The Rolex Waitlist Explained (Wait Times Included)

[@joshmiller2725]

They expect me to “build a relationship” in order to buy a watch? No thanks, I’ll build a relationship with my kids. And the watch store can just sell me a fucking watch

[@futureoutfit]

for real

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

Seriously

[@alexmcphedran1091]

Facts

[@joshmiller2725]

@abidiaz55 Obviously not. This video is for people who wear chinos that end 2 inches above the ankle and button collar sport shirts that are 3 sizes too small and wear penny loafers without socks and drive a leased bmw. I like girls so I’ll watch different videos.

[@erickruse4679]

There's no watch dealer of any brand that has what you need. You have what they need. The Rolex game is for truly wealthy people who have given away their power in this bizarre retail microcosm, because they have so much money that it's inconsequential to them. You shouldn't even try to play on their playground, just get an Omega or something.

[@dalshadali9416]

Switched to Omega after the Rolex Ad in Manhattan treated me like scum and when I asked for a sub date they told me I’d be waiting for 5 plus years and tried to sell me on getting on the list for a deep sea instead Meanwhile every third person you see in the city has a sub So stop bullshitting your clients that are coming in to spend 7k+ , I’m in sales myself and every person is equally valuable despite what my market or their budget dictates Bought a omega worldtimer instead and I couldn’t be happier

[@petrolhead007]

Omega Worldtimer - A gorgeous choice. In a way the Rolex AD helped you getting a better watch 😅

[@gregoryadler7806]

@@petrolhead007 Omega Constellation (meteorite) here…didn’t feel like doing the whole Rolex dog and pony show.

[@tripcave420]

Ah the cry of a poorper 😂

[@petrolhead007]

@@gregoryadler7806 oh, that's an amazing watch - Sporty and graceful at the same time

[@CayenneTurboDriver]

So „every third person you see in the city has a sub“ (implying it’s not special and easy to get), yet you didn’t get one and had to look for alternatives? 😅

[@Theoriginalcoolguy]

This video is the truth. After being on waitlists for several dealers for the past 3 years, i randomly stopped by one of the dealers and asked where I was in line. The sales guy, who was super cool, sheepishly explained that there is no waitlist. A sales person will take down your info, and if they don’t think you are a serious buyer or otherwise unworthy, will throw that card in the trash the minute you leave. Others they might hang onto for a short period of time if other buyers looking for the same thing fall through. I told him what I wanted. He said he might have one in a few days. He took my info, and I wondered if he might toss my card in the trash. 4 days later he contacted me saying the watch was arriving in two days and I had been chosen. Two days later I picked up the watch. Simple as that. One week turnaround. Probably all because we hit it off and had a pretty good conversation.

[@AG-en5y]

Story is missing some info. Was the watch you bought the one you waited for 3 years? How often did you go back to the several dealers you waited on for those 3 years ?

[@Theoriginalcoolguy]

@@AG-en5yI don’t remember how many times I went into all three stores I was on “waitlists” for all three years. But I can rank them in frequency by distance. The furthest store from me which is where I finally got my Rolex - I probably only went there a couple of times a year. The watch I got was not the same model I was on the waitlist for, but I was on the fictitious waitlist for that same watch at the other two stores. I went to the second furthest store a few times a year. The one closest to my house - I went there at least once a month. What I don’t mention before is I actually bought a Tudor and a Tag Heuer from the closest store in an attempt to buy my way up the waitlist, but it didn’t work. They never called me.

[@Real_Natural]

When you say you hit it off….

[@curtislo6279]

And what was the watch?

[@alphaviews4639]

This story is a copy and paste. I have read this story at least 10 times. PS: 'I had been chosen" makes me piss myself laughing every time.

[@Nordic_Sky]

The unspoken elephant in the room: ADs selling directly to gray marketeers like Roman for (way) over MSRP. Don't tell me it isn't happening.

[@Armchair-Investor]

💯

[@prasadtate6888]

Absolutely true 💯

[@michaelfinn9066]

The biggest problem is the fact that Rolex AD’s started to sell “pre owned”. They’ll sell it to a friend or a business partner, buy it back ten seconds later and now its considered “pre owned”, and they have the gall to then price it according to the secondary market. To me, that’s even more slimey than the fact that they’re in cahoots with grey dealers. It’s like insider trading (to my brain)

[@Nordic_Sky]

@@michaelfinn9066 Yep, it is corrupt to the core. I only buy vintage Rolex now. Won't touch anything new with Rolex this manipulative.

[@markn5604]

It is absolutely happening. I was at a watch boutique in LA and was amazed at the selection they offered, all highly desirable, near impossible pieces to obtain and all NIB. As I chatted with the salesman I asked how they were able to obtain these watches, he said "oh, we have ADs who sell them to us". Rolex has totally lost control of their AD network.

[@theONEwatches713]

Extremely ironic having a watch reseller who is pivotal in creating the difficulty getting a Rolex at an AD discussing the waitlist.

[@suzylawrence6]

Why would my AD sell me any hot watch when he can slip it to his friend in the Grey and pocket a nice cash profit..

[@Nordic_Sky]

Exactly this.

[@SRD1281]

Yessir

[@MalcolmZeger]

Because being a Rolex dealer prints money, and a dealer will lose their retailing rights if they’re caught. Rolex is tracking serial #’s.

[@suzylawrence6]

@@MalcolmZeger Seriously.. Rolex manufacturer over a million pieces every year thousands of Grey dealers worldwide have ten of thousands of brand new unworn pieces available..Rolex have no means whatsoever of tracking serial numbers there is no register once they arrive at the AD their business is done.. it is the AD who is in complete control of the market and who gets what.

[@DadeMurphie]

@@MalcolmZeger you missed the part where selling their watches to the grey market and taking kickbacks is literally why being an AD is a license to print money. How many ADs have lost their rights in the last 4 years while store shelves sit empty and all the stock has flowed to the secondary market?

[@jmoorenyc7382]

I have been on this” Wait List” at my local Rolex authorized boutique for almost a year for an Oyster Perpetual Green 41mm. This is super frustrating.

[@BosworthMcG]

That has to be one of the dumbest first world problems I’ve ever heard. “My AD won’t sell me a watch” boo hoo😢

[@Adam-i4l4u]

Go and get an aqua terra instead. 41mm datejusts look like dinner plates--the 36mm is a much better choice.

[@AIKXXVII]

I hear everything is available at Casio. All the time.

[@Craig-yb1ln]

AND!!!!!! they are amazing time pieces

[@JA-mq9ti]

In my opinion the waiting list game at the AD is plain stupid and I don't think I'll be buying a Rolex. Plenty of other great brands that are not going to make people wait, I recently got a Panerai and Breitling...love them. Next is Omega!

[@gerardaguila2049]

Was thinking of Panerai instead.

[@JA-mq9ti]

@@gerardaguila2049 Panerai is a solid watch I absolutely love mine

[@MechAdventures]

Rolex will always be missing just like a dad in single mother’s household, if you serious collector.

[@youtubecensors5419]

That is an apt metaphor.

[@gluecksdrache2054]

Luxury manufacturers playing with adult people they waitlist and please sell me one game.... are not worth my admiration. The product is never larger than the person who literally pays the bills of the dealer, the import company and the staff at the Rolex company itself.

[@edwinckelly]

The waitlists are almost a thing of the past. I’ve been offered 2 Rolex’s in the last month both by different ADs. The same is true with Patek. I just got an aquanaut in May.

[@wrathb0y]

I've been hearing the same.

[@Alexpress81]

still depending on model. Explorer or Airking - sure, not Sub or GMT

[@dunnybrush]

This is absolutely not the case for most places. Either you live near a high volume AD’s, were lucky, were happy to accept unpopular models, have more dollars than sense, or are full of bs.

[@edwinckelly]

@@dunnybrush Rolex Daytona Ghost was one. Rolex GMT was 2. Everose Day Date was a third. Those were all on my list. I can’t comment on popularity since I buy only buy watches for my own collection or gifts. In the last 6 months I’ve picked up 2 date just for employees and a Patek Gondolo for my fiancée. One AD is Columbus , OH and the other is Las Vegas. I don’t know what their volumes are. I’m not sure how BS plays into it.

[@dunnybrush]

@@edwinckelly yep. So a combination of high volume market and mondo cash. Your statement about waitlists being a thing of the past does not reflect the experience of regular people.

[@MathiasKaiser81]

I recently went to a new AD about 1 hr away from where i live, purchased a Gold Breitling, put my name in the waiting list for a Rolex Starbucks and 3 weeks later they called me with the amazing news of my watch was already there! Call it luck! 🍀🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevenli6806]

They had the watch already in the back. Your gold breitling has taken a very hard moving piece of stock off their hands. I would go back in a few months and try see if you can get another desirable Rolex. Taking a gold breitling off their hands will usually allow credit for at least 2 reasonably desirable professional models. Or a single very hard to get model like a steel Daytona or jubilee Pepsi.

[@cabuleaovidiu3819]

You know why it took 3 weeks to call you ? Because they party for 3 weeks after they get rid of the golden breitling :))

[@MathiasKaiser81]

@@cabuleaovidiu3819 and? Im a Breitling fanatic and i will never sell it or trade it.

[@MathiasKaiser81]

@@stevenli6806 it could be, the reason why i bought the Breitling, first at all i love Breitling as a watch brand, secondly, they had this financing program of 0% for 5 years through Wells Fargo, how can you not to take that offer? And i got the Rollie statbucks, it was a win win situation for me. I’m on the registry back again, for a Datejust chocolate, GMT Bruce Wayne and Batgirl, she told me we are in good terms and most likely i will have one of then by year end. Not a fan of daytonas or pepsi. Have a great day !

[@MathiasKaiser81]

@@cabuleaovidiu3819 goof! 🤡

[@ruddyteck]

Is this in USA only?.. I have seen some videos of Rolex stores in Japan where buyers find what they are looking for most of the time and walk away with it the same day.

[@Odie50000]

Pretty much

[@RayMastino]

In Switzerland too. Bucherer will sell you whatever you please if you have the cash. Americans secretly LOVE politics, games and play acting. I mean, look at their news channels...

[@realaudioreviews]

@@RayMastino facts

[@coolcid8888]

This would be a great video to make once a year to update the times.

[@Tonybeo]

Just got a call today from ad that my Daytona Rose Sundust is ready for pickup, 3 months, no history, scandinavia, only visited once before. Unlucky they just increased the price with $2k. Was told it may take 6-12 months

[@idonthavemonkey]

Is the 'over MSRP' price the dealer mark up or how much you will pay on the secondary market?

[@mkyhou1160]

I just got an Explorer 2, black dial. 2 years. I tuned down a two tone SD43, didn’t seem to hurt getting the Explorer 2.

[@AG-en5y]

Black dial? When was that ?

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

You forgot the DayDate, Air King and Yacht Master.

[@triniboy05]

Thanks for this, helped me to not waste my time 🙏🏾

[@suprdez3617]

@@triniboy05 The Presidential supremacy

[@bbrebozo6417]

When I went to an AD less than a week ago to “express interest” in a new Tudor, the guy that handles Rolex & Tudor was on the phone and a replacement was sent to scribble on a card (which likely went into the circular file cabinet since I only bought 3 watches from them before). The Tudor only boutique (different shop) is a more likely source since they don’t have a Rolex salesperson handling Tudor. I buy mostly at Omega and Grand Seiko Boutiques (no jewelry no Rolex to push).

[@xstiltyx]

They told me there is a waitlist on the new Tudor GMT, then I asked about the amount of people being on there - she said 1 😂😂😂😂😂

[@tomlabarb2640]

In 2015 I walked into an AD, left with a no date sub. It seems they had everything in stock... its unreal what has happened

[@floridaboybrandon954]

In 2015 I had 2 ADs literally beg , and i mean beg 🙏🏼 me to take the Hulk (116610LV) instead of the black sub date (116610LN) and both offered me multiple discounts after each “no thanks” back then you could get hulks for $4k-5,800 all day even tho they were closer to $8,500msrp ( $5,500-6,750 depending discount) but anyone and everyone would get 10-15% off immediately. I got 35% (15,10,10%) he just kept going down 😂 I was thinking he would go down to cost and I’d take 10 of them 🤣. But John Mayer Daytonas were $25-29k all day Platinum Daytonas were $48-58k all day The olive DD40 was going for around $27.5-29k grey . And all of those watches peaked over $100k several years later (2020-2022)

[@nickpellatt]

I picked up my no-date Sub on friday. Waited almost three years. Had previously traded in a bluesie for an 116900 AK, so that was how they knew me. Said right from the off I wasn't interested in buying anything else, but popped in every 3 months just to say hi and keep in touch. I know I am not VIP-tier, but wasnt gonna play the game and buy other stuff.

[@dutchcoiner]

What is considered to be a "VIP" in case of AD waiting lists?

[@Makul-rt4sz]

Someone who is a constant buyer and doesn't buy only the hottest stuff then can be resold for profits immediately

[@Rhobinson1993]

Thanks for the graphs and time ranges for the various Rolex lines - helps set / tamper expectations

[@KevinsCoffee]

Asked for a 41 datejust fluted and a rhodium with diamonds popped up after 2-3 months, purchased a ladies datejust at the same time. Walked in and was able to get a 36mm mint datejust fluted without any ask a couple months later.

[@linuxpenguins]

Blue SS Sky Dweller - I've been told is the most sought after dial/model and as you say, is for VIP customers only. Mint Green is only worth more on secondary market as it's the newest colour.

[@alexcalderon2790]

so how can you get a watch from rolex at MSRP? is this “mark up” coming from the salesman? and if so can you negotiate to MSRP

[@atasukecetin90]

Rolex: You want a Rolex ? Sure you can have one just bow down and….. 😮😅

[@ahsan101]

Ok so with zero dollars in the bank account, get on the waitlist for the daytona and when they call you in 8 years you'll have the money saved up. Sounds like a win

[@thedownshiftchannel]

The big part of it people forget is the stores aren’t aware of what stock is coming in and sometimes go a long period of time without receiving the watch you asked for. So if they do there may be other people with strong purchase history or relationships that will come first.

[@bddc201]

Honestly, who runs a business like that? It just doesn't make sense.

[@thedownshiftchannel]

@@bddc201 most high demand product businesses operate in that manner

[@pasquale78]

Hi Roman, regarding the OP. My AD (in Holland) said that the OP doesn't have a waiting list, but they take orders when you put down a deposit. So technically there is a wait, but it's not a list and you guaranteed getting a watch. (by the way, this only counts for the black, blue and silver dial of course)

[@kleitosaliagas5668]

Can I ask how mutthe deposit is?

[@pasquale78]

@@kleitosaliagas5668 I honestly don’t know, because I didn’t ask.

[@ashleyjukes1460]

I still find this crazy, 2019 I walked into my local AD and walked out with an OP and pretty much had the full range to choose from. Didn't have the budget but pretty sure I could have walked out with a steel sub.

[@allsaintschurchbanstead7965]

When I bought my GMT-Master II back in 2003, it came with an all black bezel, which I didn’t want. In seconds they replaced it with the red and black bezel which I wanted. Can you do this with the new models? It seems odd that they go for different prices based on bezel colour if it’s still an easy swap.

[@bddc201]

Probably not. I thought the saleslady at the AD was going to lose her mind when I asked if I could purchase a fully brushed oyster bracelet for a new GMT ( I don't like the polished center links). They blacklist people for that, believe it or not (according to the saleslady), and they will never sell you another watch or even consider taking it on trade. All because of an easily swappable bracelet having been on there, that's virtually exactly like the one it came with.

[@wilbo417]

Steps to getting a Rolex! Be a local business owner, a local first responder, a local politician, or find the manager and get friendly! There’s no wait list they just don’t want you to sell the watch!

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Steps to getting a Rolex! Buy pre-owned.

[@wilbo417]

@@bloodymarvelous4790 Way too much money!

[@wilbo417]

@@bloodymarvelous4790 the worst option!

[@DadeMurphie]

@@bloodymarvelous4790 *steps to getting a fake Rolex. FTFY

[@WibblyWizard]

What do I bring to the table as a buyer? How about....... money?

[@mastermine81]

How about the Platinum Daytona Ice blue?

[@peterkapusi5882]

Arent we at the point where except steel subs and gmts there are not really any overlist models...?

[@TiagoCastroPinto]

is there a waitlist for a airking?

[@davetaddeo]

13 months 5 days for an Explorer from a small town AD north of Toronto. no spend history. request for this watch by email with a follow up by phone to ask if they could let me know when they get one in. no contact until they called me to let me know they had a 224270 and a 124270. i chose the 40mm.

[@MrRuskee]

When was this? Looking for the explorer 36mm

[@Imreal66]

What about something like the 40M rhodium yacht master?

[@brianwang7106]

Thank you for the great video! How about the Sprite? Is it for VIP only as well?

[@paulgilliland2992]

It’s different strokes for different folks. I just returned from 3 weeks in Japan and you’re not walking into any AD in any part of the country and every watch on display has a little sign next to it saying For Display Only.

[@elicci]

I just came back from London and Zurich on vacation - same thing “display only”

[@kevinl6231]

White gold Pepsis are trading below MSRP secondary.

[@JBasco.]

Humble flex, got my first Rolex Datejust 41 in 2 weeks after introducing myself to my local AD! Blue dial SS jubilee 🎉

[@jcmuscle123]

Nah this is cap, I’ve already bought 4 Rolex from my AD, they offer me a Daytona panda and also a white gold , a metiorite Pepsi all with out waiting but the catch is IF you buy this other stuff too we will sell it , for the panda they wanted me to buy a full gold JLC and then they sell the Daytona to me

[@erniejr.58]

I walked in with my mom yesterday they offered two tone lady date just to her and 9 different ones on the wall, including all gold presidentials and other mens two tones. The GMTs are off list but paying $15000 for a steel watch is dumb to me. And they said buy before the markup this Saturday . Having already own a few watches, I can’t really justify paying $10,000+ knowing that there are other useful things a working class person like myself can put that money towards. Also guys like Roman that are making millions from rolexes are the reason why these watches are hard to get for consumers like ourselves

[@tinoavetisyan583]

Any data on stainless steel Yachtmaster 40? Thanks!!

[@chillvill1646]

Ive bought an ExplorerII and a DateJust blue dial fluted bezel on a jubilee with no prior relationship with AD....one in Jan and the other in May......both this year 24.

[@playerone6502]

Went to an AD at 23th may for a OP 36mm black/blue dial its july 21th still haven't gotten a call yet ...hope i get a call soon

[@eljayr4669]

I heard that waiting times were coming down so I went to my local AD and asked for an Oyster Perpetual, an entry level watch. I was told that I would have to go on a waiting list. What is the lead in time I enquired and was told “years”. Obviously they didn’t want my business. 5 years ago I bought an OP and got the call in 3 weeks.

[@stateniland]

Is buying from a Rolex store less expensive than these gray market Rolex's? I am looking for a Batgirl (to treat myself for my retirement from FDNY 27yrs in Manhattan). Online retailers want 17-20K.. What would I expect to pay if I were to get on a wait list? This is my first Rolex. Thank you. Joe I'm in NYC

[@john6717]

Please do this for other highend brands. AP, Patek, VC, FP Journe, etc...

[@mikekuridza7760]

MARKET IS DEAD

[@Frankie-wc3tt]

That's what kino has been saying for the last two years the secondary gray watch market is dead

[@loo9407]

😂😂😂

[@boykaunlimitted4514]

You had to get that off your chest, didn’t you?😂

[@geno816]

Drop drop!! And Drop some more!

[@floridaboybrandon954]

The grey market is almost 60 years old! it hasn’t and isn’t going anywhere ! Just because the prices change doesn’t mean the market is dead Just like the stock markets fluctuates and crypto fluctuates ! Luxury Bazaar is almost 30 years old , Happy Jewelers is almost 50 years old , CRM is almost 13 years old . The recent watch bull market Only lasted about 2 years (Covid) . Which only represents about 3% of the entire grey market lifespan . Not to mention Rolex (119yrs) , AP (149yrs) Vacheron 270 yrs , Patek (185 yrs) , have all been in business for centuries , and yet some people actually believe that “the watch market is dead” when it’s centuries old and the grey market is almost a century old and you think because we had hyper inflation for 2 years , and many many watches are still 2-5X retail and still impossible to obtain !!!! You’re delusional

[@w0rldv1raldaily]

can u make a video on the super clones

[@Syhbw]

Steele Sub and GMT were already not available around 2018-19.

[@MrClutchNY]

Curious to know any info on how to get a Snoopy Speedy from the AD

[@xekret]

As far as my knowledge, only Omega boutiques are selling them. 2-5 years maybe? But rumor is that it will get discontinued soon when/if the 55th anniversary Snoopy comes out in 2025.

[@MountainMan333]

Can buy 2nd hand at same or less MSRP right now. Search the sites. Market is crashing.

[@xekret]

@@MountainMan333 Snoopy is not close to MSRP yet. Still trending over retail.

[@kleitosaliagas5668]

Too lazy to look it up, but can you tell me what the MSRP on the snoopy is?

[@Danny-yx8ut]

In my town they also ask for a 25% down payment and if the price increases in the meantime, it’s on me. Is it the case in other countries too?

[@GM-ii8gs]

Some, I was told by an AD in Sweden that Swedish ADs do the 25% deposit.

[@turbyoulance]

Roman, just out of interest , can you do a short video one day showing us the first Rolex that you wore when you worked in the bank and the story behind it and how you got it. It would be interesting and fun . Was it a gift for Dad and Grad's day or how you attained it and what it cost back then. Cheers

[@europaexplorer1]

I waited 2 years and 11 months to get Explorer 40mm from a London AD..

[@khyl_karting]

Is the waitinglist for the datejust here in Belgium is from 3 -1 year ?😮 I’ve put myself on a waiting list last week

[@dominickdimattinajr]

I waited 3 months Feb-April 2024. Only thing in my purchase history was an Omega Seamaster. I went into the store at least twice a month and had small conversation not just about watches but of recent travels cars restaurants in our city small talk. I’ve never owned a Rolex before this was my first purchase. It was very excited to receive a call. I know it’s not everybody’s choice but it’s my choice and I love it. Sea dweller.

[@OnlyHereForTheCommentss]

Which sea dweller did you end up getting?

[@dominickdimattinajr]

2024 50th anniversary with red lettering

[@derbratan01]

You got finessed, ,market is dead

[@lamincamara8360]

What about the rolex deepsea?

[@brianhsin678]

Beautiful piece. I have the james cameron myself

[@suzyq8777]

I went into Patek and asked about a nautilus. The SA told me that I would need a purchase history to be put on a list. I said so you want me to buy Patek watches that I don't want to possibly someday be offered a nautilus and she said yes. Hard no for ne!

[@chandlor]

I just got the call today. Ive never bought a Rolex or any watch from the AD before. I registered for a Datejust 41 on April 18th and today is May 31 so a 6 week wait.

[@Sams911]

No mention of meteorite?

[@julianlord2697]

20 years ago I walked into Goldsmiths in Bath to apply to wait for a stainless Daytona with white face. Lo and behold one had come in but the person who had waited for it no longer wanted it. So I said YES YES YES. Bought for list price, worn it every day since I guess I am a VIP now. Maybe that is why Rolex dealers pounce on me when I enter the showroom

[@Gattsu1986]

I walked in with interest on the Wimbledon dial 41mm 2 tone Rolesor with Oyster on fluted bezel, took two weeks after registration. It's amazing how many videos are talking about mark up and resale, Tbh I bought that spec because I love it and I plan to keep it many many years down the line!

[@PogU_4Life]

I've been waiting 3 years for GMT Master II. I got about 4 to 5 times per year to the dealer to say hello and chat with him or her. However I have no purchase history, and I don't want to buy something just to get the watch I want.

[@kfkwAL7]

You ain’t getting one. Look elsewhere

[@PogU_4Life]

@@kfkwAL7 I have a friend who has been waiting 11 years for his GMT. I don't mind waiting, I hope I can get mine before 20 years of wait 🙏 If I have to wait more than 25 years I'll be starting to get impatient

[@Adam-i4l4u]

You aren't getting one. Just go to Seiko and buy their GMT field watch. I recently picked up a Rolesium Yacht-Master and that's honestly the only watch I wanted from Rolex since nobody in the watch community gives it love. GMT Master is overhyped.

[@PogU_4Life]

@Adam-i4l4u Rolex is garbage quality anyway. Normal people see it as a bling bling "I'm a fat rich b*stard" kind of watch

[@Adam-i4l4u]

@@PogU_4Life I can't say it's garbage quality since their movements and finishing are some of the best in the game. However, they are definitely overhyped. I never begged for that Yacht-Master; they knew what to do when I came in and said that's the only Rolex I give a shit about.

[@keepitraw1]

Waiting just over 1 year for a DJ36 mint fluted jubilee in Zurich

[@MadariDaniels]

Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for amzwatch watch makers

[@DattPaletero]

Wanted gmt waited 6 months and switch to a sub and got the call a week later.

[@BienJ99]

I don’t know how did you come up with these info?. But based on my experience in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, there is no (actual)waitlist whatsoever. Only a certain model like Steel GMT, Steel Daytona, Blue Sky that’s for VIP only. Even that, there’s no waitlist/wait time. It’s all up to the Sales person first and then the store manager if they wanna sell it to you. Good Personal relationship with the sales person is the main key to get your Rolex at AD

[@kfkwAL7]

Correct.

[@garyjarvis2730]

You mean bring knee pads when you go shopping - No Thanks Rolex.

[@gurbirdhillon]

There's no waitlist. I bought a datejust 41 last month & it technically is my first watch buy from the specific AD. & I was never ever on a waitlist.

[@FrancescoStorniolo]

Any insight on Day Date wait times and demand?

[@ejhz71]

Ordered my date just thru local AD may 2023, was delivered June 2024….worth the wait

[@joakimflakholm5860]

I have been waiting on my no date sub for 4 years now in Finland.

[@112696steelers]

What ever happened to the sesson episodes

[@travscfc9732]

What about the 40mm Yachtmaster?

[@davidabraham3873]

I heard that there is no wait anymore?

[@snare8399]

pictures are missing at 8:33 and also your voice blanks in the 2/3 minute mark. who is editing vids kek

[@TheCtrumbo]

I’ve been kicking around the idea of buying my first. The DJ market is looking good.

[@aaronmauer7225]

So I went into an AD to put together a wishlist of multiple watches. I asked for a blusey, Pepsi, black dial stainless Daytona, blue Skydweller or green. We chatted for a little and 90 days later I got the call for the blusey. With the other stuff I have gotten no indication that they will be getting one for me anytime soon. I did ask if something could come in for my 40th birthday this summer but they have not really been able to get me anything

[@bucknut2000]

Outside of the Bluesy , those are the harder ones to get. I imagine the skydweller, than pepsi and the daytona. I got my Bluesy like in two months, 2 , 3 months later I got the candy pink 36 OP and than i got the Batgirl took me about 10 after putting myself on the list.

[@腕表爱好者]

You so lucky！！！I had a Tudor purchase history within one year, now already wait more than 3 months 😂 I want Blusey for my 20 birthday still not received the call 😂

[@JDMDNP]

Walked into my AD last year with no spend history. I talked to the salesman about the two exact watches I wanted (sub-date and Batgirl). Got sub-date in 3 months and Batgirl in 9 months. Put myself down for a Daytona but not expect call on that for years (if not ever 😅).

[@therealjblaze]

No day dates?

[@TheCdM1981]

Rolex is the sole reason people are flocking to Omega. And with releases like the white speedmaster. I expect that to continue.

[@sdb87149]

Depends where they go and if the manager is cool. My AD told me about a year for Pepsi and 8 months for turquoise. No Rolex purchase history

[@NWBIZGUY]

Picked up a white gold sub last yr, shooting for either a sky dweller or day date this yr

[@stevem863]

Got a 41mm Wimbledon smooth and oyster as a walk in. Can’t get a 41mm green Op or 36mm pink OP. Rolex definitely has great watches but I will probably jump to Cartier and Omega since I can’t get another affordable Rolex.

[@anashwarnagpal1439]

U forgot to cover yacht master would be great if u can cover it over text ?

[@Chairlottenburger]

Imagine jumping through all these hoops… simply to end up being just a guy who wears a Rolex… get a cool watch instead!

[@kevthesage5747]

Rolex is literally the number 1 watch

[@Chairlottenburger]

@@kevthesage5747 and MacDonalds is the most popular restaurant in the world. Bon Appetit

[@tootoosick18]

@@kevthesage5747lol Rolex is only the number one watch to guys that don’t love watches and love the brand. Same guys that buy a car for the brand but the car guy knows that engine and all the parts are in the other brand and at 1/3 cost.

[@drjoei]

Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, these numbers and time frames make good sense. I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.

[@KylePedretty]

YM wait time?

[@theelectronicalman]

@luxury Bazzar - how about the yacht master?

[@Frteendizzy]

Day date?

[@TXchadTX]

Is it easier to get a sea dweller than a sub right now?

[@kellyyiu3111]

Can you please do a similar video with AP & PP?

[@michaelfortney7510]

16% markup for the GMT master black and gray???? I would love to find one at that price. The ones I’m currently seeing are double plus.

[@butcho7492]

They are around $29k on Chrono24. Almost triple MSRP.

[@jh-il5sb]

they are still just being released and available on the grey market......give it about six months and they will be slightly above list

[@KeepingWatchUK]

Sure they are referring to the two-tone version of that watch, not the latest SS one…

[@Royahmar]

Why is your solid gold sub a GMT II with a Jubilee though? 2:28

[@gamingbigfats3934]

Rolex is so rare every second hand dealer has hundreds of them😂😂😂

[@kevins2961]

My history Explorer 39mm 1 week, Stainless steel Sub no date 6 months, Batgirl GMT 3 years and still waiting. (In UK)

[@jswede1]

What waitlist?

[@TripleXRoxas13]

Not a waitlist. It’s a registry of interest. There are no specified wait times. There are thousands of registrations done a month and a small inventory to work with between locations. There is not one client that is more special than the other. The reason for the lengthy wait for your registry is because of how many pieces will be received throughout the year at a specified location and how many registrations there are; for example: a store gets 50 sub w/date a year and have 4K registrations. That’s why it takes time.

[@Kalmar917]

Depends where you live when it comes to ADs. If you live in a very affluent area and no buying history it is a hard no. If you live in the DC DMV area, Raleigh, Durham area and places like these good luck. You need purchase history for a sub. You are better going grey. By the time the AD calls you the watch won’t be that important to you.

[@markgamble568]

Anyone half smart won’t play the game and merely walks to another premium brand. There are plenty to choose from.

[@KnightIcon]

Amen.

[@ognqski]

not to mention that it is jewlery, completely discretionary....why do you even need a watch when everyone walks around with a smart phone in their pocket that does whatever a watch does plus 10,000 other things. Crazy how people fell for the rolex bubble, then again all krypto brother types.