The Timepiece Thread vol: READ THE 1st POST!!!

[wear rare airs]

Not to make you feel bad or anything, but years ago when I was a baby in this game, I remember backing out on a 15400st @ $10,500 because it was too much money for me to spend at the time. Only way to buy was to give up my Batman for it, and my idiot friends told me that would be an awful idea.

How times change.

 

[flyknitlvr]

Tiffany OP41 hitting ~$37k now.

 

[rfx45]

yah even the 36mm is about $38k at davidsw and 31mm at $20k

and many were saying the bubble was gon burst by the end of this year

 

[pums]

should have bought thr tiffany op for 18k but oh well

 

[rfx45]

 

[benzilla427]

Open Heart Bambino got delivered today

Leather strap feels pretty cheap, but I have a couple of replacements on the way.

 

[JavierCG]

Open Heart Bambino got delivered today

Leather strap feels pretty cheap, but I have a couple of replacements on the way.

Very cool. Gateway watch

 

[rfx45]

 

[HarlemShakeStory]

Went to Rolex store at Mall of Millenia today for my wife to pick up a watch and ended up getting on the list for three - a Datejust for her, a Datejust for me, and a Daytona for me. Was quoted 30-50 weeks on each of the Datejusts and 5-10 years on the Daytona. Are these timelines realistic? I have never bought a Rolex before so am new to this process. Could a different dealer get them faster? Should we shop around?

 

[Chopper]

Went to Rolex store at Mall of Millenia today for my wife to pick up a watch and ended up getting on the list for three - a Datejust for her, a Datejust for me, and a Daytona for me. Was quoted 30-50 weeks on each of the Datejusts and 5-10 years on the Daytona. Are these timelines realistic? I have never bought a Rolex before so am new to this process. Could a different dealer get them faster? Should we shop around?

I've been on several lists there since June.... (basically told them i'd grab whatever just to start the relationship... gmt preferred, sub, dj, op41, etc.). No calls yet. 5-10 years basically just means never going to happen if you ask me.

 

[アミーゴ]

Never heard 5-10 years but have heard 2-3 from friends and colleagues

 

[rfx45]

for a daytona, sounds about right

 

[bale]

10 years is nuts, it's really not that long but I say that as a middle aged person who doesn't really think that life is that long. is that a good time on the Datejust? I feel like it's shorter than other wait periods others have been given in here?

 

[アミーゴ]

10 years is nuts, it's really not that long but I say that as a middle aged person who doesn't really think that life is that long. is that a good time on the Datejust? I feel like it's shorter than other wait periods others have been given in here?

All matters on your agreed upon spends as well

 

[typerpinoy]

You’re not getting that Daytona

 

[Betonblck]

Are the prices for Rolexes at authorized dealers now lower than grey market?

 

[rfx45]

Are the prices for Rolexes at authorized dealers now lower than grey market?

ADs has to adhere to MSRP

grey market has no restrictions and sell at market price

 

[Betonblck]

ADs has to adhere to MSRP

grey market has no restrictions and sell at market price

Got it. Thanks

 

[HarlemShakeStory]

Prices were MSRP/same as configured price on Rolex website.

Honestly, wasn’t really looking for the Daytona but once I understood how the lists work, figured I’d hop on it. Am okay with waiting on it, so long as I can grab the Datejust in the meantime. Went in expecting to walk out with a Datejust for my wife. Honestly had no idea how hard it was to get a Rolex brand new.

 

[アミーゴ]

HarlemShakeStory I assume they had nothing in case?

 

[rfx45]

if you dont mind a womens datejust with diamonds, it should be pretty easy

my AD rep posts a bunch of diamond DJs in 28mm and 31mm on IG but theyre usually sold within a day or two, they’re not like regular models that has a list and doesnt even make the floor

i think most ADs just got a shipment this week too, a couple ADs posted some womens DJs and seeing new acquisitions in some places for sport models

just got to keep your eyes out when theres deliveries s such, some get lucky by visiting their ADs and they might get lucky

 

[HarlemShakeStory]

HarlemShakeStory I assume they had nothing in case?

Literally zero in stock.

 

[HarlemShakeStory]

if you dont mind a womens datejust with diamonds, it should be pretty easy

my AD rep posts a bunch of diamond DJs in 28mm and 31mm on IG but theyre usually sold within a day or two, they’re not like regular models that has a list and doesnt even make the floor

i think most ADs just got a shipment this week too, a couple ADs posted some womens DJs and seeing new acquisitions in some places for sport models

just got to keep your eyes out when theres deliveries s such, some get lucky by visiting their ADs and they might get lucky

Thanks, she is actually looking for one with diamonds. There are a few local AD’s that we will check up on. Appreciate the advice!

 

[アミーゴ]

Literally zero in stock.

Yeah this has been the story for MOST ADs - could just go grey if you don’t want to wait

 

[pums]

They really quoted you 5–10 years. Crazy ****