How to buy Ceramic Daytona?

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My local AD won't even put me on their waiting list!

Don't fancy paying over retail...

I was told that the best chance i have is to randomly find one at an airport as they do not operate waiting lists.

Does anyone here know of a way to potentially get one at retail this year?

Is there some kind of "watch broker" who can ring around contacts/ADs to get one?

I'd also like the 50th anniversary sea dweller but same issue!

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eyebeebe said:

See my posts in these threads.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Thanks i think you had given me that tip in an earlier "what watch are you buying in 2017" thread.

I did give it a try, called them yesterday and they said 4 year waiting list and won't take new customers at this point!

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nikaiyo2 said:

Fly to Bangkok, they are available from all the Rolex dealers, as is the 50th SD.

Oh really?

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And the most important question... white or black dial...?

(Leaning towards white)

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Andy OH said:

I picked up my GMT II BLNR yesterday from Mappin & Webb, Cambridge after being on their waiting list for a BLNR for only four months, I guess it helped being a repeat customer not having to wait too long.

It was an incredibly pleasant experience purchasing the watch and I can confirm that I have all papers, guarantee card, tags and bezel protector but they did remove the protective plastic wrapping from the watch body and strap.

Beautiful watch my friend - enjoy

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detee said:

Objectively, do people like the Daytona for the watch, or because of the premiums. I see a lot on peoples wrists at certain driving/golfing events, so they are not that exclusive.

I have a BLNR as well and that gets worn a lot, the Daytona is nice but not £15,000 nice, that is Patek Aquanaut money.

I like the Daytona for the watch, heritage etc - reading this is what really swayed me:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ben-clymer-and-j...

Happy to pay retail - but like you i have a BLNR which i love and wear daily so not going to pay 15k for a daytona.

Plus having the BLNR, i know i will love the new ceramic bezel on the daytona...

Edited by trowelhead on Tuesday 8th August 19:08

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HarrySmash said:

I know everyone is different and I wasn't initially a Daytona fan but after a couple of years of owning a few watches decided it was time to add one to my collection.
I didn't see the sense in paying massively over list for a ceramic SS model when you can buy a bi-metal for less or a white/ yellow gold model for not much more if you negotiate.
I went for a bi-metal version to add something different and think it compliments my collection (which includes a green ceramic Submariner and blue/ black ceramic GMT II) well.

Green ceramic sub - is that the hulk or the 50th?

I'd like to add a hulk to my collection - not sure it would get much use over the BLNR though?

I'd love the white gold sub with blue ceramic bezel too...

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Well lust finally got the better of me and i paid "overs" today for a ceramic daytona (white dial) from Chrono 24

Arrives tomorrow morning by special delivery, can't wait

My beloved BLNR might have to make way

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No movement unfortunately, but happy as the seller was excellent and posted same day So it arrived very quick

Watch was in perfect condition with all stickers etc as new unworn



Really happy with this pair and no intentions of looking at anything else for a while...