ordering a daytona
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My mrs was supposed to have put an order in for a SS Daytona a few months back, ready for my 40th in just over 2 years, yesterday I decided to check and I was told that the dealers only thought it was an enquiry and not an order as no money actually changed hands, even though she did provide a CC for a deposit to be taken 
, checked the statement and they didn't so fair enough but annoying just the same and now I have no order in with Rolex and don't want to pay for a 2nd hand one, i believe the waiting list is 3 years
What should i be putting down as a deposit and i'm assuming that some dealer will get preference over others, so on that basis are there any dealers that I should be talking to ensure earlier delivery rather than sticking with my local guy?
, checked the statement and they didn't so fair enough but annoying just the same and now I have no order in with Rolex and don't want to pay for a 2nd hand one, i believe the waiting list is 3 yearsWhat should i be putting down as a deposit and i'm assuming that some dealer will get preference over others, so on that basis are there any dealers that I should be talking to ensure earlier delivery rather than sticking with my local guy?
To be honest you will find it difficuly even getting your name put on a list - most dealers won't be prepared to do it as the stock of SS Daytona's that come in are usually reserved for their best customers.
I would say that if you find a dealer that is willing to put you on a list, that is the one you should go for!!
I would say that if you find a dealer that is willing to put you on a list, that is the one you should go for!!
Do jewelers display Daytonas before they sell them on? I thought I saw one in the window of a local jeweler.
Is there a reason Daytonas are so popular besides the fact they are difficult to source? Maybe I'm missing something, but they don't jump out at me as being particularly special.
Is there a reason Daytonas are so popular besides the fact they are difficult to source? Maybe I'm missing something, but they don't jump out at me as being particularly special.
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They've got loads. Black face, white face, whatever. From stock.
6.7k though. Which tells you how easy they are to get.
They've got loads. Black face, white face, whatever. From stock.
6.7k though. Which tells you how easy they are to get.
I think there's a bit of 'The Emperor's Clothes' with these steel Daytonas.
In other words, I think people want one because they think they can't get one, which somehow makes them more desirable, and perpetuates the effect.
Afterall, bi-metallic, gold or white gold ones sell below list.
S/S ones seem to be advertised by dealers for c.£6k if they are new, but private sellers will struggle to get much over list for anything that's more than a couple of years old.
OK vintage Daytonas, such as Paul Newman's, may be desirable by collectors but I can't help thinking that the contemporary volume produced Rolexes will fall out of fashion.
In other words, I think people want one because they think they can't get one, which somehow makes them more desirable, and perpetuates the effect.
Afterall, bi-metallic, gold or white gold ones sell below list.
S/S ones seem to be advertised by dealers for c.£6k if they are new, but private sellers will struggle to get much over list for anything that's more than a couple of years old.
OK vintage Daytonas, such as Paul Newman's, may be desirable by collectors but I can't help thinking that the contemporary volume produced Rolexes will fall out of fashion.
Geneve said:
I think there's a bit of 'The Emperor's Clothes' with these steel Daytonas.
In other words, I think people want one because they think they can't get one, which somehow makes them more desirable, and perpetuates the effect.
Afterall, bi-metallic, gold or white gold ones sell below list.
S/S ones seem to be advertised by dealers for c.£6k if they are new, but private sellers will struggle to get much over list for anything that's more than a couple of years old.
OK vintage Daytonas, such as Paul Newman's, may be desirable by collectors but I can't help thinking that the contemporary volume produced Rolexes will fall out of fashion.
I agree with your quote on the vintage Daytonas being more desirable by collectors but I have been offered £5.5K for my Fat Hands model Daytona by David Duggan in Bond Street, so I believe your comment is a little incorrect. Also why is it that the S/S Daytonas have always had a waiting list as long as your arm and this will probably continue to be the case for the foreseeable future.In other words, I think people want one because they think they can't get one, which somehow makes them more desirable, and perpetuates the effect.
Afterall, bi-metallic, gold or white gold ones sell below list.
S/S ones seem to be advertised by dealers for c.£6k if they are new, but private sellers will struggle to get much over list for anything that's more than a couple of years old.
OK vintage Daytonas, such as Paul Newman's, may be desirable by collectors but I can't help thinking that the contemporary volume produced Rolexes will fall out of fashion.
Vesuvius 996 said:
www.watches.co.uk
They've got loads. Black face, white face, whatever. From stock.
6.7k though. Which tells you how easy they are to get.
£6700 is top price for one though.They've got loads. Black face, white face, whatever. From stock.
6.7k though. Which tells you how easy they are to get.
There are many very reputable dealers selling new ones for £6000
Part of the problem is that many people on waiting lists are simply going to sell the watch when they get it meaning genuine Modern Daytona fans can't get hold of them.
I agree, it's a strange phenomenom though. The watch itself isn't universally regarded as a beautiful watch. I am certain if it was made by a cheaper manufacturer there would be no demand for them whatsoever.
The desirable version of any Sport Rolex have always been S/S.
Although I am in Sweden and my dealer is a schoolfriends father, hence it took me 1 month to get mine 3yrs ago..
The largest Rolex dealer in Sweden told a friend of mine, when looking at the Daytona as well as a Jeager LeCoultre at the same time, should you buy the JLC, you'll get the first Daytona that comes in.
So do the same, buy a Submariner or such and resell it straight away.
Although I am in Sweden and my dealer is a schoolfriends father, hence it took me 1 month to get mine 3yrs ago..
The largest Rolex dealer in Sweden told a friend of mine, when looking at the Daytona as well as a Jeager LeCoultre at the same time, should you buy the JLC, you'll get the first Daytona that comes in.
So do the same, buy a Submariner or such and resell it straight away.
911wise said:
Asterix said:
911wise said:
Why not combine your birthday with a trip to Dubai. They seem to be freely available there at around uk list.
Raelly? Please tell me where - Last dealer out here I asked said they'd never seen one.In a couple of the big malls and the airport shop.
Jules360 said:
911wise said:
Asterix said:
911wise said:
Why not combine your birthday with a trip to Dubai. They seem to be freely available there at around uk list.
Raelly? Please tell me where - Last dealer out here I asked said they'd never seen one.In a couple of the big malls and the airport shop.
swerni said:
Fittster said:
Do jewelers display Daytonas before they sell them on? I thought I saw one in the window of a local jeweler.
Is there a reason Daytonas are so popular besides the fact they are difficult to source? Maybe I'm missing something, but they don't jump out at me as being particularly special.
What you may well have seen in the window is the white gold versionIs there a reason Daytonas are so popular besides the fact they are difficult to source? Maybe I'm missing something, but they don't jump out at me as being particularly special.
A lot of places only have the white gold vertion in the windows, infact local to wher i live it isn't uncommon to see them in the windows. SS models are the ones in demand.Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff