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SS Daytona 116520 waiting list diminishing?

By: Clueless_Collector : December 2nd, 2014-16:10

I have to admit....got poisoned in the Rolex forum, although not onto vintage...yet.

Tried calling 3 various ADs + 1 US boutique, 1 Lucerne AD to ask for SS 116520, summarizing the answers.

1. Have you purchase with us before? This watch is extremely limited, wait for 3 months, can take your name.

2. Sorry, not sure when we can have one in store, can take your name.

3. Rolex boutiques get 1 pair every month, call us before you come, can take your name.

4. Lucerne AD said they can offer them. "Please be informed that those watches are not always available due to the high demand. We kindly ask you to check the availability when you will be in our store in Lucerne."

I managed to find an AD who had 1 black one in stock, was told I'm lucky, just happened to call at the right time to the right sales person, woo-hoo!

So I paid for it to secure it first, but haven't try it on my wrist to tell if I will take it....we "Watch Affectionos" need to wear it to feel.

I have been doing a lot of research on this watch lately and it seems to be 2+ years of waiting list, some said 4+ years in Europe. It's even worst in Hong Kong from some websites, like almost impossible to get one.

Now it's kind of drop to few months....wonder why? Demand lower or Supply higher?

I appreciate if anyone with similar encounters can share your feedback. Thank you very much.

Rgds

Raymond

This message has been edited by Raymond_S on 2014-12-02 16:12:17 This message has been edited by Raymond_S on 2014-12-02 16:13:16 This message has been edited by Raymond_S on 2014-12-02 16:20:32

The 16520 was very tough to find. With long waiting lists.

By: amanico : December 2nd, 2014-21:12

It is less the case with the 116520. And if you don't want to wait 3 months, you og on any collectors market, and you will find one in... 10 minutes!

Best,

Nicolas

Yes, my friend...totally forgotten the collectors market...

By: Clueless_Collector : December 2nd, 2014-21:28

I'll check it out on both model and see, but I guess I may never find the real answer...

This model has not been popular in this forum, and many dislike the bling-bling center links of modern Rolexes.

I'm a sxxker for new and modern stuff..... I'll know this weekend, if Xmas comes early for me

)

Thanks for your support in responding.

Rgds

Raymond

The most important is that it pleases you. And you can't go wrong with a Dayto.

By: amanico : December 2nd, 2014-21:31

I keep fingers crossed for you.

Best,

Nicolas

I was surprised to read that you are having trouble in finding...

By: Subexplorer : December 3rd, 2014-07:10

... a 116520, and learn that this reference is scarce again.

In my recent trip to Italy and France, I have been doing some window shopping and viewed steel Daytonas in many watch stores.

I know that in the past the 16520 was very scarce and demanding long periods waiting list, and that many collectors sustain that this period was the one which ignited the interest in vintage Daytonas and fueled the Rolex collecting craze.

I feel that with a little patience you should be able to find your watch, or as Nicolas well points, there is the pre owned/collector market with many offerings waiting for you.

I am among those who do not like so much the polished central links, but the charm of the modern Daytona made me forget about these details.

I wish you´ll find your soon, in time to hang it from your Christmas tree!

Best cordial regards, Abel.
PS: Take advantage to ask mine to say hi to you, to inspire your search! Lol! (16520 and 116520)

Best of both worlds, Abel, wonderful Patrizzi ring and ...

By: Clueless_Collector : December 3rd, 2014-08:36

the white dial 116520 is also hard to get. Your posts are always a pleasure to read.

Thanks for the info....I wish X-mas will come early this weekend, will see.

Rgds

Raymond

Thank you so much for your kind words Raymond! I appreciate them!...

By: Subexplorer : December 3rd, 2014-11:21

... yes the Patrizzi dial was a very fortunate find. The white dialed one was my first Daytona and fullfilled an old dream. Each with ist own character... Both are sure keepers!

I wish Santa will arrive early for you with yours Raymond!

All the best!
Abel

Raymond,

By: Daniel85 : December 3rd, 2014-07:46

here in Brazil is quite easy to find a 116520 in virtually any AD. The AD are forbidden to expose any ss daytona in the window, but if you enter the store and ask, they will have in stock.

Cheers

Daniel

Brazil is a nice, friendly, vibrant country, haven't been there yet...

By: Clueless_Collector : December 3rd, 2014-08:38

definitely a vacation in future.

Thanks for the info.

Rgds

Raymond

Brazil is a beautiful Country. I love Rio de Janeiro specially...

By: Subexplorer : December 3rd, 2014-13:27

... the scenary is magnificent, awesome... the people so nice!

What a good excuse to search for your Daytona there!!

Good luck Raymond!!

Why do you want what everyone else has?

By: pingtsai : December 3rd, 2014-23:01

I say dare to be different, unique and special. There are many modern watches that are equally if not more impressive.

Thanks Ping for your input. I have shunt away from

By: Clueless_Collector : December 4th, 2014-08:42

Rolex for various reasons for a long time: volume, too many fakes, can't tell the differences for some of the models and many other brands copying their design.

There are 2 reasons I am looking at this watch. I like to have 2 or more watches of each brand I own. So for 2nd Rolex, I feel Daytona may be the one.

2nd reason: this brand seemed to hold value the best, so why not to have a watch that can enjoy plus, who knows one day my finances failed, I can still recoup a bit more than my other watches, haha )

I haven't set this in stone yet, will know this weekend.

I like Bvlgari too, my wife have an Ergon Chrono ) the recent Octo Maserati edition looks awesome, but I don't have a Maserati to match )

Rgds

Raymond