I'm just taking a long shot here. Does anyone on this board have a good relationship with an Authorized Rolex Dealer? It seems there is a world wide supply shortage, and unless you know someone,you are out of luck. I'm sorry this isn't car related, but I am looking for a 'Daytona' among other possibilities, so that kind of fits. ;D
Thanks
There are plenty of gray market dealers that can help you out, but not at MSRP. To find a Daytona at MSRP would be next to impossible unless you spend multiple thousands of dollars per year at a particular AD.
Jon
Excellent choice. I've heard about the shortages. Good luck. Maybe try Canada. A smaller city like Winnipeg or out west.
Quote from: 1175 on March 19, 2019, 11:58:39 AM
There are plenty of gray market dealers that can help you out, but not at MSRP. To find a Daytona at MSRP would be next to impossible unless you spend multiple thousands of dollars per year at a particular AD.
Jon
I've considered using a grey market vendor, but don't you loose the Rolex warranty? Crazy times we live in. Not getting political here, but it's hard to say the economy isn't booming when they tell you every Rolex dealer In the country has little to no inventory. I had a choice of any stainless steel sport watch I wanted ( except Daytona's ) when President Obama was in office. Just sayin....
Quote from: BGlover67 on March 19, 2019, 01:10:17 PM
Not getting political here, but it's hard to say the economy isn't booming when they tell you every Rolex dealer In the country has little to no inventory. I had a choice of any stainless steel sport watch I wanted ( except Daytona's ) when President Obama was in office. Just sayin....
We're back to the days of wristwatch inequality. ::)
Go to Archieluxury's YouTube channel and ask him a question. He is the most hyperfocused guy about Rolex and Omega anywhere. If you can get by his coarse approach he is quite amusing as well as informative.
Found some YouTube's of his on the shortage.
https://youtu.be/1v8Ooz36Ohg
and
https://youtu.be/3lHBMc79OiU
Just finished one of the vids. He's a little cruel but entertaining.
Sent you a PM. I made a purchase sales-tax free in Mexico from an authorized dealer.
Mike C
I have no affiliation or any experience with this seller, but he has the one of the highest reputations in the Rolex community.
https://davidsw.com
Jon
Quote from: 1175 on March 19, 2019, 03:34:56 PM
I have no affiliation or any experience with this seller, but he has the one of the highest reputations in the Rolex community.
https://davidsw.com
Jon
I've been looking at. Nice stuff but at 1.5x-2x retail.
Quote from: BGlover67 on March 19, 2019, 08:26:08 AM
I'm just taking a long shot here. Does anyone on this board have a good relationship with an Authorized Rolex Dealer? It seems there is a world wide supply shortage, and unless you know someone,you are out of luck. I'm sorry this isn't car related, but I am looking for a 'Daytona' among other possibilities, so that kind of fits. ;D
Thanks
Brian,
There are numerous authorized Rolex dealers in the San Francisco Bay Area CA. I have my stainless Daytona serviced by Shreve & Co. in SF, an authorized dealer who forwards it on to Rolex in LA.
There is also Davidson & Licht in Walnut Creek Ca as well as Fortane' in Carmel (which is where my wife bought mine).
A black dial S series model 16520 all stainless from 93-94 (mine) also known as a "Patrizzi" now has more than tripled in value in today's vintage Daytona market since it was new.
If you are seriously looking for a Daytona by it from an authorized dealer only. Is what I would recommend.
Cheers,
~Earl J
Beautiful watch
Thanks, I was also told over the years not to travel abroad with it. They'll cut your arm off in certain countries.
~E
Pm sent
I have had my Rolex Submariner serviced in SF. It was done my an authorized Rolex Service Center in the Shrive Bldg. on Post St. but not by Shrive & Co. Was on the second or third floor.
Quote from: SFM5S000 on March 19, 2019, 05:07:12 PM
Thanks, I was also told over the years not to travel abroad with it. They'll cut your arm off in certain countries.
~E
That sounds about right. Have a different watch for travel. That thing you have is an heirloom. Who knows what they will be worth 500 years from now nevermind their current assent in value in the present. Like the Indiana Jones bad guy said bury a watch in the sand for 1,000 years and see the relic hunters go crazy. Paraphrasing of course.
Quote from: SFM5S000 on March 19, 2019, 04:55:51 PM
Quote from: BGlover67 on March 19, 2019, 08:26:08 AM
I'm just taking a long shot here. Does anyone on this board have a good relationship with an Authorized Rolex Dealer? It seems there is a world wide supply shortage, and unless you know someone,you are out of luck. I'm sorry this isn't car related, but I am looking for a 'Daytona' among other possibilities, so that kind of fits. ;D
Thanks
Brian,
There are numerous authorized Rolex dealers in the San Francisco Bay Area CA. I have my stainless Daytona serviced by Shreve & Co. in SF, an authorized dealer who forwards it on to Rolex in LA.
There is also Davidson & Licht in Walnut Creek Ca as well as Fortane' in Carmel (which is where my wife bought mine).
A black dial S series model 16520 all stainless from 93-94 (mine) also known as a "Patrizzi" now has more than tripled in value in today's vintage Daytona market since it was new.
If you are seriously looking for a Daytona by it from an authorized dealer only. Is what I would recommend.
Cheers,
~Earl J
Gorgeous watch Earl, thanks for posting. Starting to remind of another website I frequent: http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=threadt&frm_id=27. They have other brand forums also, pretty cool.
I figured there might be a few folks on here with nice watches. Shelby's and Rolex's seem to go together well.
So do Heuer's :)
Quote from: SFM5S000 on March 19, 2019, 05:07:12 PM
Thanks, I was also told over the years not to travel abroad with it. They'll cut your arm off in certain countries.
~E
You don't have to be in foreign countries to worry about your well being, just cruise around some big cities like LOS ANGELES or CHICAGO they will cut your arm off for a 50 dollar timex. Don't wear red or blue clothing either, they think you might be representin. :-\
Paranoid much?
As a Shelby owner and... several Rolexes and other watches (much more expensive than a Rolex) Owner... I have worn a Rolex (or like) to several countries for many years and have never had my arm cut-off yet 8)
Quote from: BGlover67 on March 20, 2019, 07:20:02 AM
Quote from: SFM5S000 on March 19, 2019, 04:55:51 PM
Quote from: BGlover67 on March 19, 2019, 08:26:08 AM
I'm just taking a long shot here. Does anyone on this board have a good relationship with an Authorized Rolex Dealer? It seems there is a world wide supply shortage, and unless you know someone,you are out of luck. I'm sorry this isn't car related, but I am looking for a 'Daytona' among other possibilities, so that kind of fits. ;D
Thanks
Brian,
There are numerous authorized Rolex dealers in the San Francisco Bay Area CA. I have my stainless Daytona serviced by Shreve & Co. in SF, an authorized dealer who forwards it on to Rolex in LA.
There is also Davidson & Licht in Walnut Creek Ca as well as Fortane' in Carmel (which is where my wife bought mine).
A black dial S series model 16520 all stainless from 93-94 (mine) also known as a "Patrizzi" now has more than tripled in value in today's vintage Daytona market since it was new.
If you are seriously looking for a Daytona by it from an authorized dealer only. Is what I would recommend.
Cheers,
~Earl J
Gorgeous watch Earl, thanks for posting. Starting to remind of another website I frequent: http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=threadt&frm_id=27. They have other brand forums also, pretty cool.
I figured there might be a few folks on here with nice watches. Shelby's and Rolex's seem to go together well.
Brian,
Is that the "Coke" GMT II Master? I have the "Batman" version.
I have the same style of GMT II Master. Got it from CS in 1985. True.
Quote from: Sfm6sxxx on March 20, 2019, 04:38:20 PM
Quote from: BGlover67 on March 20, 2019, 07:20:02 AM
Quote from: SFM5S000 on March 19, 2019, 04:55:51 PM
Quote from: BGlover67 on March 19, 2019, 08:26:08 AM
I'm just taking a long shot here. Does anyone on this board have a good relationship with an Authorized Rolex Dealer? It seems there is a world wide supply shortage, and unless you know someone,you are out of luck. I'm sorry this isn't car related, but I am looking for a 'Daytona' among other possibilities, so that kind of fits. ;D
Thanks
Brian,
There are numerous authorized Rolex dealers in the San Francisco Bay Area CA. I have my stainless Daytona serviced by Shreve & Co. in SF, an authorized dealer who forwards it on to Rolex in LA.
There is also Davidson & Licht in Walnut Creek Ca as well as Fortane' in Carmel (which is where my wife bought mine).
A black dial S series model 16520 all stainless from 93-94 (mine) also known as a "Patrizzi" now has more than tripled in value in today's vintage Daytona market since it was new.
If you are seriously looking for a Daytona by it from an authorized dealer only. Is what I would recommend.
Cheers,
~Earl J
Gorgeous watch Earl, thanks for posting. Starting to remind of another website I frequent: http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=threadt&frm_id=27. They have other brand forums also, pretty cool.
I figured there might be a few folks on here with nice watches. Shelby's and Rolex's seem to go together well.
Brian,
Is that the "Coke" GMT II Master? I have the "Batman" version.
Yes, it's a Coke. It was the last year before the switch to a ceramic bezel. The black/blue "Batman" is an awesome watch, congrats! Did you see the updated version with the new and improved jubilee band? They are supposedly going to be announcing it at BaselWorld starting this Friday. https://www.t3.com/features/baselworld-2019
Quote from: Side-Oilers on March 20, 2019, 05:36:51 PM
I have the same style of GMT II Master. Got it from CS in 1985. True.
Must b a cool story there Van...........
Did you know you can buy the hottest Rolex steel watch on the market at Walmart!!!???
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rolex-GMT-Master-II-126710BLRO-Black-Dial-Steel-Automatic-Mens-Watch/583705823?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2287&adid=22222222227275754357&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=331089860546&wl4=pla-635001337345&wl5=9051939&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113134572&wl11=online&wl12=583705823&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzqvalo2S4QIVST0MCh38uwaUEAYYBSABEgKzf_D_BwE
Then again, they used to sell GoodYear Speedways also...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/GOODYEAR-E70-15-SPEEDWAY-350-RWL-L-L/180175868
Quote from: BGlover67 on March 20, 2019, 09:52:40 PM
Did you know you can buy the hottest Rolex steel watch on the market at Walmart!!!???
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rolex-GMT-Master-II-126710BLRO-Black-Dial-Steel-Automatic-Mens-Watch/583705823?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2287&adid=22222222227275754357&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=331089860546&wl4=pla-635001337345&wl5=9051939&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113134572&wl11=online&wl12=583705823&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzqvalo2S4QIVST0MCh38uwaUEAYYBSABEgKzf_D_BwE
Only one left!
Good luck! Very Very hard to get a Daytona these days. My dealer said that Rolex is not going to increase production on any of their watches. Coupled with the US economy being so good you have a big shortage!