How to get Waitlist Watches in 2021

[@watchound.bernardo9738]

When I saw your first videos, I think a year ago, I though “this guy is building a great watch conversation channel”, not as much about reviews and hot topics but the journey of watch owning and collecting. Nice to see you making videos again.

[@watchcraft]

Thank you, I appreciate it

[@erics7712]

Well put. Aspirational items in ones life shouldn’t be an impulse buy. And watches are so small and transportable that it’s quite easy to do so. A car or home is by its very nature, a more demanding purchase. I really appreciate that perspective.

[@Saints-Forever]

Nice and genuine take. The fun is in the journey and not the destination in watch collection. Unfortunately not all think the same hence the existence of flippers and grey dealers.

[@watchcraft]

thank you

[@dgb6355]

I couldn’t agree more, unfortunately I am on the waiting list for for many watches, not many called me, they all expect me to buy some stuff I don’t want before considering as as a watch buyer. Congrats for your acquisition.

[@watchcraft]

thank you

[@felixxia3604]

you need to make more videos , sir. i love hearing about your stories.

[@watchcraft]

Thank you Felix

[@toproll8514]

Totally agree on the journey and the stairs to climb in passion. Also, on the fact of not kneeling for what remains a watch (useless nowadays in absolute terms and not vital). I was able to get a Hulk like you, and recently a blue Overseas. I'm waiting for my blue Royal Oak, which may never come. I also live in Switzerland, and it's not easier than elsewhere (we are a rich country, with a lot of local buyers).

[@watchcraft]

I'm waiting for my Royal Oak since 3 years :-D will never get the call for sure

[@watchcraft]

Overseas is also crazy hard to get now, especially in blue. congrats!

[@toproll8514]

@@watchcraft Yes, I was told a 3 to 5 year delay when I received mine, depending on where you are on the list.

[@toproll8514]

@@watchcraft I think that waiting for the call is not enough anymore, you have to be "active".

[@Sulasdeli]

Will you ever do an update on your waiting lists?

[@theone0070]

Ordered my first submariner *kermit* in q1 2020. 12 months later I got a call to pick up the watch

[@watchcraft]

congratulations! these are hard to get

[@eddiedevonrex2308]

Completely agree with u, I have had similar experiences with by AD

[@frankkirby7046]

Congratulations on those awesome pieces! I agree with your philosophy about the journey. For me, it’s not just the appreciation for the watch but also the hunt. If they were easy to acquire, it wouldn’t be as much fun.

[@watchcraft]

Thank you Frank. Anything new in your collection this year?

[@frankkirby7046]

@@watchcraft Yes. I bought the”Batgirl” about three months ago from an AD in Las Vegas. I was surprised because I had very little history with him. Then about two months ago he texted me that he had the new date 41mm Submariner available but to decide quickly. It was a no brainer for me. Although I already have a 40 mm no date Sub and was not looking for the newer model, I felt like it was an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up. I would never flip a watch. In fact, I have never sold a watch ever. I let my sons use or gift them anything I have, but they don’t appreciate the little Swiss beauties like I do.

[@watchcraft]

@@frankkirby7046 Wow congratulations! Batgirl and a Sub, that's fantastic. I'm thinking about getting either the Explorer 36mm or Oyster Perpetual 36 next year.

[@jerseyneil1]

Eventually Rolex buyers get tired of these games, wait lists, begging, groveling, making friendships with dealers, etc. and they move on to buy from another manufacturer or from the grey market. Adults like to be treated and respected like adults, When dealers play games and treat you like children, there is no reason to play along.

[@selfishgypsytears2322]

Like your videos. That's absolutely true stuff with lists .... sadly ...but true

[@kama1078]

Cool video and great advice!! Cheers

[@watchcraft]

thank you

[@stevenwang3396]

Brilliant channel!

[@watchcraft]

Thank you Steven

[@avaIis]

Good advice

[@rolexmike]

Das man nach 6 Monate nichts mehr hört ist nicht wahr. Hier 2 Beispiele: Im September 2019 habe ich mich für die Hulk auf die Liste gesetzt, dann im August 2020 bekam ich eine Mail, dass die Hulk durch ein neues Modell abgelöst wird und ob ich das neue Modell dafür wünsche. Da habe ich zugesagt und im Dezember 2020 bekam ich einen Anruf, dass die Uhr da sei. Im Oktober 2020 als ich eine Demo OP 41 im Shop anprobierte, liess ich mich für eine BLNR auf die Wunschliste eintragen, die kam dann im Januar 2022. Ich zahlte den neuen Preis (10K) was mir völlig egal war. Bei beiden Modellen betrug die Wartezeit mehr als 1 Jahr und ich bin auch kein VIP Kunde oder so was.

[@watchcraft]

Glückwunsch! Darf ich fragen in welchem Land/Stadt das war?

[@temmo666]

in witch store did you buy the pp? love your content, i got the the white face ceramic daytona and batman in a similar way as you. but i think leaving in CH is clearly an advantage

[@watchcraft]

Thank you very much. I prefer not to name the store. Love the white ceramic Daytona! Congrats! I hope to one day own it as well. But right now I have zero connection to a Rolex dealer.

[@temmo666]

@@watchcraft iand love your aquanuat, i am hoping to get have aquanaut world time one day.

[@humblewiz4953]

@@temmo666 is that daytona worth it?? and could you tell me the price at the time you purchased that piece

[@farshadalimohammadi1533]

I am travelling to Zurich next month from the US. I have been looking for Submariner here but absolutely no inventory. What are the chances to find one in Zurich at an AD?

[@watchcraft]

Maybe they'll sell you one if you buy it along with two other watches. Submariner alone zero chance unless you have history there.

[@MerlintheMaineCoon]

There’s now a Watchfinder in Zurich. Walk in, buy Sub and go. Easy..

[@ACDandMe]

Great video

[@watchcraft]

thanks

[@humblewiz4953]

Are they less expensive in Switzerland?? I mean low taxes..

[@watchcraft]

No, they usually factor in VAT in the sales prices to make the watches cost about the same all around the world. VAT here is 7.7% btw.

[@bongkem2723]

the waitlist is the biggest scam of watch industry ever ;)