How Long Is The Waitlist For A Rolex Submariner? ⏳

Basically, I bought a Rolex Submariner with no purchase history, at retail price, from an AD. But how long was I on the Rolex Submariner Waitlist?
Well, in this video, I talk you through my detailed Rolex waitlist experience and tell you exactly how many months I waited to get my hands on the most popular watch ever made. Enjoy!
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[@adamwest5625]

Picked up my Rolex 124060 last week after a 5 month wait from AD 😁 Similar story to you, l purchased a Tudor Black Bay Bronze, then a couple of years later l purchased an Omega Speedmaster. I decided that I wanted to add a Non Date Submariner so expressed my interest for this piece back in June. Popped into my dealer a couple of times for a chat and my sales rep gave me the call to let me know the Sub41 was ready for me to collect!

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Huge congratulations 🥂 quite a collection you have. Love the Speedmaster so much. Enjoy them all in good health 🙌🏻

[@whoisbabydaniel]

Thanks for creating another great video. I was also thinking of getting on the waitlist for the Sub. However it always seems so scary for me to walk into a Rolex shop and just ask to be on the waitlist. Now it happened to you with no purchase history, I know it could happen to me too. Thank you so much. That just gave me some confidence :)

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Glad to hear the video helped. And I know getting on the waitlist is not easy but it is definitely doable if you really like the watch. Good luck with your Rolex journey 👍🏻

[@WatchUnwind]

I got on a wait list for an OP 41 and 1.5 years later I got a green dial. Only way to get a Rolex is to try. If you don’t make the effort to try your chance is 0% if your try it’s higher. Need to put in the effort

[@sachinl611]

Beauty of a video bro I totally agree to the last one minute of your video. Staying true is the essence of owning one🎉

[@1977JohnBoy]

being from surrey i mailed the shop you used to try and get on the wait list and after congratulating me on my interest in the subs and showing pics of how great they are, they say they are not adding anyone to the wait list for any sub to manage their existing customers, i also said i'd have an explorer 2 in black that never got mentioned in reply, which tells me they don't really care, basically said i want a sub and the explorer and i'll pay cash for both, in what other company could you offer around 16k in cash and get blanked lol personally i think half the watches on ebay are from main dealers doing the dirty!

[@karthikmonju8849]

Congratulations on your Rolex, Great content and love your video presentation, Just subscribed :)

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Thank you so much🙏🏻 Glad to have you on board!

[@skyworks1621]

Same story on my side, first is the Tudor Pelagos, but now since it was on the service twice in 2 months, becasuse of problems with bazel. Now on the market for green submariner but I wont wait for retail.

[@iTzDKUNIT]

Been waiting for over two years in Denmark for a no date sub, with no prior purchase history… I think I will never get one, I’m still happy for you though :-)

[@WatchUnwind]

This was 9 mo the ago any up dates?

[@vijaymehra1101]

Put your name down at a few ADs!

[@562mjohnson]

I waited 2 months.

[@ddsig2264]

Great watch collection . I'm hopeful i will get the call from my AD .

[@joshuat8450]

I live in HK and was on a lookout for the 126610 black Sub. I went to dealers around the city and they specifically mentioned that I can get the watch "guaranteed" if I also buy 2 other half gold "less-popular" models. In this case, there was no such thing as a waiting list hahahaha. I feel that they have no reason to sell to us individual collectors and would rather sell to resellers who don't mind stocking these less-popular models in high quantities. It's good that you are able to get one without all the non-sense! Cheers!

[@AnIndianAbroad]

That's sad. I hope you get one soon if you are still interested.

[@AdingAttamimi]

HK is the worst place to buy high demand watches together with mainland China, Singapore and the rest Far East countries like Taiwan, Japan and South Korea

[@ronniep9272]

I remember seeing these in lots of shop windows for £5000 in London in 2015, how times have changed!

[@kemosaabe]

Thanks for creating your super honest video and interesting experience with your AD (and congratulations on your Sub). I'm on the waitlist for a Tudor BB58 Bronze currently and I'm hoping the waitlist won't be so long for that one. Keep up the videos 👍

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Thank you Paul, I have been very lucky with my AD. I am also on the waitlist for the BB58 Bronze and I have a feeling it might be a longer wait given that there is only Tudor Boutique in the UK 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@demitri7303]

Waitlist for a Tudor??? Ouchhh

[@diavalus]

Hi Paul, how long is the waiting list for the bronze Tudor and where are you located?

[@diavalus]

@@demitri7303 yes, in Germany it’s 3-4 years

[@JayandSarah]

Which strap do you want? My local AD has the bronze in both strap choices - in the case waiting to be sold. No kidding saw them yesterday. If you want the bronze bracelet boutique only, then yes... good luck by the time you get it, you'll be interested in something else.

[@bobbybobby8081]

When I pay the amount at the time of receiving watch or at the time of entering my name into waiting list bro?

[@cratediggers7492]

Nice watch mate 👍🏼

[@CorndogChampion]

I picked up my sub nd from an AD after 6 months and no purchase history. I had worked with two other Rolex AD's. One I bought a BB58 and the other I bought an engagement ring. The store with no purchase history was the store I got mine from.

[@mrtee6678]

Well done 👏 and wear in good health. It took me a year to receive my 1st Rolex, an explorer 39mm. Now on the list for a none date sub and happy to wait until my time comes to collect.

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 Hope your enjoying your explorer and get your no date sub soon.

[@jayfinney125]

Hope your enjoying your purchase, how did you manage to get the chance to buy the explore I’m in the market for one but the Rolex shop near me says that they won’t sell me a professional Rolex watch with no previous purchase history, how did you manage to get them to sell you the Rolex explorer?

[@mrtee6678]

@@jayfinney125 Hi Jay. I purchased a Tudor Pelagos LHD from the same store at the end of 2018. January 2020 I popped back into the AD and got speaking to a great lady in the store and registered my interest then. I think I called back maybe 3 times just for a chat to see how things where going then the call came in December that she managed to allocate me one. Truly a wonderful watch, which could be a one piece collection.

[@piko3058]

Im also currently on the interested list. Im so ready to pay for it.

[@sidneyt1016]

I can’t believe people are actually happy that a retail store allowed them to spend their own money….and at retail! Wow! So nice of them.

[@etebol]

he is a pawn, I was just thinking the same thing. This is why I will never buy a Rolex and I will continue to buy and perfect my Chinese replicas; they get better every year, and they cost a fraction of the price; with 3d printing and 3d scanners the parts are now all exactly the same; if you know watchmaking you can refine the finish of the parts yourself, change the hair and mainspring for more advanced replacement parts and you have yourself a Rolex quality watch made in China(or pay someone like me to do it and still save your hard earned money). I get to say fuck Rolex and keep my money for a bespoke suit and oxfords from artisans and family owned shops.

[@MisterMaster4life]

The power of marketing: They create a desire. They create an artificial shortage. They create "opportunities" to buy.

[@jameswilson8820]

@@etebol You are by nature Fake 🤣

[@anonymousonly3382]

@@jameswilson8820 no he’s smart. All these clowns who wait in line to get an extremely overvalued clock are fools. You have to practically beg them to take YOUR money lmao that’s not an ethical business model. But the wannabe rich guys eat it up and love waiting for a watch that the Chinese have almost perfected at a fraction of the price. In 10 years, replicas will be indistinguishable from authenticas and will dominate the overpriced luxury watch market. 3 things will happen. 1. Rolex will continue to sky rocket their prices 2. They will have to come down on their prices and ridiculous wait times in order to stay afloat. 3. They will stop yanking people’s chains and start supplying their stores with the actual watches so that way you can just walk in and buy same day. But their current business model is designed to make shmucks believe the watches are worth more than they really are. Do you honestly believe it takes them 2 damn years to make your watch and you receive it? If I walk in a store with 20k and decide to buy 2 GMTs what damn difference does it make if I have purchase history or not? 20k is 20k no matter where it comes from. But the whole design is snaky. It’s brilliant in the sense it has people believing the watches are more premium than they really are. But it’s a slimy way to get people to shell out vehicle MSRP prices. You can buy a brand new bmw for the price of some of those watches. It’s absolutely absurd. But it’ll continue like that because morons love displaying their “wealth” on their wrist. I’ll stick to my reps. Oh! And before you say I’m broke I make enough to buy 5 plus Rolexes a year. But I refuse to get finessed out of my money when you can get a seiko or citizen that is mechanically far superior. Cheers 🍻

[@anonymousonly3382]

@@MisterMaster4life exactly!!! The whole waitlist is designed to scam people. It creates the illusion that it takes that long to make the watch. It’s all lies and marketing. They “created” this shortage to make the watches seem so luxurious that it justifies their prices. Yet, most people cant see this. The sheet is pulled far over their heads and even if you explain this to them they think your a conspiracy theorist. Yet, almost every other watch brand you walk in their store and walk out with a watch same day. And people think the watches are worth their price but time and time again there are countless videos explaining how other luxury watch brands who have much cheaper retail prices have better quality control, movements, and overall finishing. And the whole practically begging them to take your money is another scam. But most people can’t see it and it’s really unfortunate.

[@Tommy_ZM]

I’m 22 years old in America. My first Rolex as the 126710BLNR (Batman on jubilee) got it after 3 months waiting and only had ever spent $250 there. I only went in once. I just visited a second time this week and put myself on the waitlist for the 126610LV (Cermit). If you are making a tips and tricks video I once typed exactly what you have to do, should do, and shouldn’t do and I think it’s the most comprehensive/accurate advice you could give.

[@moka2976]

Where can one join the waitlist?

[@mritorresli6523]

Just went on waitlist for two tone Sub in Florida. I have a Pre Owned Two tone 36mm Date just I purchased from a friend I was considering trading in. But the wait is so long I might as well save up the money and keep my first Rolex. Hopefully I get the call

[@OhYeahh1112]

Did you get the call?

[@mritorresli6523]

@OhYeahh1112 no probably never will with these shady jewelers

[@aerotifosi]

I had to wait 4 months in Dallas, TX to get a black Submariner date with no purchasing history as well :)

[@rugs4life]

do you still love it? What was retail at the time?

[@chriscameron4618]

Shit like this makes me NEVER allow a brand like Rolex to insult.... i mean grace my wrist! who are they to say what you can or can't buy with your "purchase history". Who do they think they are?? Your wrist is worth more than their shitty brand!! Not the other way round!!

[@laurencefahey3132]

Great story, makes me hope eventually we will all get the watches we want at retail

[@AnIndianAbroad]

That would be the dream. Walk-in and buy what you like :)

[@jasoncong9599]

I have another thought. We should not buy watch from grey martkets, if you do so, eventually you sponsor those flippers, bcos when you buy from grey markets meaning you buy from those flippers and so they will continue go back to their AD to get new watches, and consequently the AD will not have any leftover pieces for those sincerely waiting for a piece from the AD. And it's on and on. Hence, just be patient and sit back and there should have an opporrunity later to get from the AD. 😊

[@jamiebishop9512]

I was told outright that I would need to buy a datejust to get on the list

[@liamdillon9465]

This video and the comments give me hope. I really want to buy a submariner to commemorate my wedding next year which has been delayed so many times. I registered my interest in early October, so who knows. Wish me luck!

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Good luck for the Sub but even more for finally commemorating your wedding. I keep my fingers crossed for both.

[@lordmaxwelll]

I picked up my sub no date after around 9 months with no purchase history. It’s defiantly possible 🚀

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Congratulations! That was quicker than most I know

[@RobinOutdoors]

I put myself on a waitlist to for a Rolex sub with no purchase history and they told me it would be a waitlist of minimum 5 years maximum 8 years so i took the chance to get one !

[@RobinOutdoors]

@veled veled Belgium

[@petemorbius3936]

forever!

[@southernsillage3327]

The sub was actually my first Rolex from an AD also and I just got it last year. I own two others but bought both of them preowned. It is possible and I only waited three months

[@AnIndianAbroad]

3 months is not bad honestly. Was this in the UK? Which AD please?

[@southernsillage3327]

@@AnIndianAbroad no, in the USA

[@WatchUnwind]

Got lucky congrats ! I got a OP 41 but it took almost two years

[@keilee8282]

I just got my Sub in June without putting my name on the waiting list from my AD. I'm not sure but it seems like they get this model pretty often

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Wowza 😮 you must have some sort of superpowers to pull that off. Congratulations on the new purchase and even more for getting one without ever being on the waitlist.

[@ariclugw]

May I know where ?

[@akecet]

Haha, I was yesterday at my local ad.. omega ad, and they had a lot of Rolex, sadly they was all at double of price.

[@ShashankD137]

In india, they won't even take me on the waitlist. Except for the dual tone datejust

[@b.2221]

Your video does all the talking my friend 👍 Tam.

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Tam - I've been looking forward to your comment as always. Glad to know you enjoyed this one too and hope you are keeping well my friend 🙌🏻 take care

[@daddykool9507]

That was just like winning a lottery 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danielbeniste5150]

When your lucky enough to love the pre-ceramic 40mm cases, there's no waiting list. Just knowledge to find a good pre-owned store.

[@heavymetalboi]

And pay twice the retail price

[@danielbeniste5150]

@@heavymetalboi yes!! At least you will have it on your wrist. 😂😂

[@JayandSarah]

@@danielbeniste5150 there is no waiting list for a ceramic one either, at higher than retail. Your solution offers nothing.

[@danielbeniste5150]

@@JayandSarah I didn't pay double, but prices are not cool to talk about here. But again, if you don't have money to play the game, don't play it.

[@davidminton2661]

I tried to get a sub everywhere including buying two Rolex datejusts and a tudor chronograph told list was closed and it was at least 5 years so I just bought from the grey market not playing the bullshit ad games anymore should of bought from the grey market in the first place would have cost me less money and time .

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Sorry to hear your experience hasnt been better - it does get frustrating playing the AD game when it comes to Rolex purchases. I hope you are enjoying your watch though and that you wear it in good health for years to come 🙌🏻

[@POVShotgun]

You don’t think your Tudor is part of you Rolex purchase history?

[@rafaeleusebio4258]

You buy waiting list, then before its due date you sell your waiting list slot

[@lopezl77]

Good story, I dont mind waiting 18 months

[@thewatchg.o.a.t.9157]

With no purchase history waiting list was 3 week. Top up my Rolex submariner date in June 2021.

[@AnIndianAbroad]

I suppose that probably is why you are The Watch 'G.O.A.T.' 🙌🏻

[@thewatchg.o.a.t.9157]

@@AnIndianAbroad don't get me wrong. I went into lots of AD's some of them could not even look at me when I mentioned submariner. I honestly think I was lucky and I have maintain a good relationship with my AD.

[@Cam_LDN]

Got this watch very easily.

[@JayandSarah]

the no date is not nearly as desired as the date version so yes, you can quite easily get it like many other rolex watches

[@Cam_LDN]

@@JayandSarah was offered both versions on the day of my visit. No buyers history needed for either. It depends on your attitude towards the SA also.

[@JayandSarah]

@@Cam_LDN sorry that is not the experience in 99.9% of dealers.

[@rajann1268]

sad for those who have bought from grey 🤣🤣.. bravo to u my fren..

[@ErikS-]

1:25 "the feature most interested about was that I never had to change the battery" Well... servicing a mechanical watch is the basic thing....

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Well yes but, you only service a Rolex once every 10 years that too if need be while I have had to change batteries on my quartz watches every 2 years or sooner depending on usage.

[@JayandSarah]

@@AnIndianAbroad changing the battery on my quartz watches costs a few dollars and takes under 5 minutes. sending my rolex for service is a long process and several hundred dollars, minimum. the no battery argument is not a good one, unless you are new to watches on day 1

[@WatchUnwind]

Took me 1.5 years for an OP 41 green with no history

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Huge Congratulations - stunning piece that 😍👌🏻

[@AmanSS890]

If you are a big name client they don’t wait because of this I don’t plan on buying a Rolex wanted not any more there are so many other brands you can buy know that’s are better

[@aussie8114]

Can get one from China in about 10 days. $180 with free shipping.

[@AnIndianAbroad]

I wouldn't even get a fever from China let alone a Ralex 🙃

[@koskara1314]

👏👏👏 agreed, or anything from Pakistan. With love from 🇬🇷🇬🇷❤️

[@dennischen8887]

I have a Rolex sub date. And I bought a Chinese made sugess seaman recently as a curiosity. You’d be surprised how good the quality is from these Chinese watches. Can’t stop wearing the sugess while the Rolex is in the box.

[@markgiles7660]

18 months. Yeah, sure. When you go into your AD and they tell you it’s a 10 wait list (wish list).

[@markjosephbudgieridgard]

Why is their a waiting list for a basic stainless steel uncomplicated mass produced watch?...

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Supply & demand I think...

[@kronikinsomniak]

Because demand is high. Rolex is one of the most recognized brands in the world and they don't only make steel sports watches.

[@bjoernaltmann]

I heard the same thing, a Submariner can‘t be your first Rolex any more. Quite ridiculous anyway. Great it worked out for you!

[@WatchUnwind]

I got a Rolex OP 41 green as my first Rolex. Haven’t tried to get anything else since. I wonder what I would be able to get now that I have a purchase history

[@bjoernaltmann]

@@WatchUnwind I guess you could get on the next list now

[@WatchUnwind]

@@bjoernaltmann yeah I should probably try to get on the list for something lol I want to ask for a Daytona but I feel like they might laugh at me

[@crownanddial9401]

Sir you manifested the watch when you said to yourself you will own a Rolex . All it takes is to put it out into the universe and law of attraction will make it happen. I did the same

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Its unbelievable, the things you can do if you set your mind to it.

[@kenstewart7700]

Honestly I don’t see why people wait for these they’re pretty bland I think a santos de Cartier looks 100 times better getting the SS large but if I had the money I’d also buy one in rose and yellow gold and call it a day Rolex seems a little played out

[@8hiphop7]

btw there is no waitlist if u are rich

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Couldn’t agree more with you 🙌🏻

[@greatchalla3799]

I call you sensible, it’s ridiculous to allow the hype to convince people that you need a purchase history or buying a prior watch to be considered eligible with any dealer. You’re not a personal friend of these merchants..... regardless of the bullshit. Remember it’s business and the supply shortage is a strategy to support the people that flip watches. Not for the average persons interests. If you want to buy a Rolex of any model, just get on there stupid list. It’s all another failed model of a company that’s truly lost its way. It’s no different in why these same vintage watches that are twenty years old sell above the average cost of any newer upgraded model. Think about it.......if supply wasn’t an issue there should be sufficient stock on hand, Oh and BTW....there’s no line ups out side any Rolex dealer I’ve ever seen.

[@skg5]

No purchase history. 2 months on waitlist.

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Was this in the UK? Which AD?

[@markgiles7660]

Rolex is a better know brand. Omega is a better built watch.

[@anonymousonly3382]

How does it feel to beg a business to take your money for a watch vastly overpriced? The wait and shortage is artificial. They’re making everyone believe the watches are so premium that it takes years to get one to its customers. It’s brilliant in the sense that they’ve made this whole unethical business model to get as much money as possible from their customers by created artificial shortages and wait times. I want a Rolex but I’ve seen to much now to give them my money. I can’t by from a company who tells you whether or not you’re worthy of a specific watch based on how much you’ve already spent at the ADs and the fact that they’ve artificially created these shortages to con people out of more money than they’re worth. That’s an L from me.

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Feels great to be honest. Love this watch :)

[@anonymousonly3382]

@@AnIndianAbroad you do what you want with your money. But Rolex treats its customers like second class citizens.

[@mehul88]

Why do you bother ? My phone tells the time

[@AnIndianAbroad]

It does but it would be selfish of me to use your phone to check the time…

[@jts1234]

looks like fake//aka clone

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Even better. Hopefully no one will steal it then 🥳

[@sacdaddyesq3490]

Fake scarcity

[@Thankyou_3]

The 41mm no one wants that size. It’s too big for my Asian wrist. The old 40mm was perfect size or better yet the BB58 at 39mm is more suitable for my wrist size.

[@AnIndianAbroad]

Have you seen one in person? the 41mm actually wears smaller and thinner than the old 40mm. But you are right, it is never going to be as small as the BB58 but then you are comparing 2 entirely different watches made for entirely different customer type/wrist sizes.

[@Thankyou_3]

@@AnIndianAbroad The 41mm, the clasp is oversize and it looks so big on my Asian wrist. What was Rolex thinking, it looks so big and unappealing. Rolex needs to go back to 40mm for the Sub. The market especially in Hong Kong is gravitating towards smaller size.

[@skg5]

@@Thankyou_3 I have 16 cm wrist. I love the size. Rolex was thinking that the watch should last not one lifetime but perhaps a few. Bigger more robust case watch will survive more polishing over the decades.

[@Thankyou_3]

@@skg5 If the size increase was due to polishing needs then it was a wrong decision by Rolex, the BB58 is perfect in size. The 41mm Sub is the clasp and lug size they miserable failed, so BIG and ugly proportions. What the heck were they thinking. Any sports watch should not go over 40mm. That is just my theory for my small Asian wrist size.

[@palanilopez12]

@@Thankyou_3 You realize the 40mm actually measures around 40.2-40.3 and the 41mm measures 40.5-40.6. The lugs are also slimmer and although the clasp is larger overall it wears smaller. Try them both on at the same time and you'll see it isn't as bad as you think it is.

[@markjosephbudgieridgard]

Anyone who would go on a waiting list for a rolex is a very very sad individual..... They have serious mental health issues....... Seriously...

[@andrevanrensburg3639]

Fucked up is better call

[@chris_3344]

That is funny because it is exactly what I would say about someone that would post a comment like yours.