Rolex Bluesy hard to get?.

[OTX]

Good afternoon guys!

Recently I saw a Bluesy in the wild and what a stunning watch!. That gold/blue combo is deadly and I want one :-). I called a couple of ADs around where I live(Milwaukee) and none have the Sub C 2 tone Bluesy(model 126613LB) or know when they are getting one. I thought this would be an easier model to get as it’s a two tone and on the gray market, they go for not much above retail. Anyone else have luck getting one recently?. I’m getting it to my celebrate my 25 year wedding anniversary so buying new is important. Not sure what to do now. I’ve been out of the Rolex game for a while now so wasn’t sure what to expect. Thanks in advance!.

[Topspin14m]

Everything is still very hard to get. Would you consider buying new from a grey/used dealer? That’s really the best way to source one.


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[LC23]

was offered one with little purchase history less than a year ago

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Topspin14m

Everything is still very hard to get. Would you consider buying new from a grey/used dealer? That’s really the best way to source one.


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Definitely looks like it!. Buying from an AD just feels more special to me!. Especially since it’s to mark a special event. Hopefully this craziness will end sooner than later!.

[Topspin14m]

Originally Posted by Odat

Definitely looks like it!. Buying from an AD just feels more special to me!. Especially since it’s to mark a special event. Hopefully this craziness will end sooner than later!.

There are people who say we’ll never see sport Rolexes in the case again. Not that they will be rare, but that ADs will always gatekeep them now. If you want to buy from an AD, you may need some purchase history, but if you shop around and do the dance pretending that you are on a list, some AD may call you. Depends on how much of that you want to do and how long you are willing to wait. Used Bluseys are below msrp on the secondary market, so it’s not something I’d do, but I get the sentimental component.


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[JRell]

I was able to get the 12 version 3 different times, got them all within weeks.

[Michael1968]

I would go to grey dealer and have it in few days

[Topspin14m]

Originally Posted by JRell

I was able to get the 12 version 3 different times, got them all within weeks.

To be sure it’s not fantastical to think you can get one at an AD with no purchase history. It’s not a steel Daytona. It can happen - OP just needs to work the system a bit and try a few ADs and walk in and get to know them.


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[ArtNouveau]

I think it would be a relatively short wait for one. Go in person to your nearby dealer(s) and ask for one, mention that you will be a buyer when they call you.

[brandrea]

Good luck, I hope you land one in time

[Watchdog]

That is a wonderful watch. Fortunately, it is one, however, that you can find from an AD at retail with a little bit of searching (and reaching out with consistency). Good luck to you.

[OTX]

Appreciate all the input!. So I called all the authorized dealers in my state and let them know I’m interested. Should I call dealers in different states or will they not deal with me?.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Good luck, I hope you land one in time

Thank you!

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Watchdog

That is a wonderful watch. Fortunately, it is one, however, that you can find from an AD at retail with a little bit of searching (and reaching out with consistency). Good luck to you.

Thank you!

[OTX]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I think it would be a relatively short wait for one. Go in person to your nearby dealer(s) and ask for one, mention that you will be a buyer when they call you.

Called a couple of dealers and told them to let me know. Fingers crossed :-)

[OTX]

Originally Posted by JRell

I was able to get the 12 version 3 different times, got them all within weeks.

That’s a good sign!. Maybe it won’t be a long wait then!

[Inthesticks]

I've been offered multiple WG Subs in the past few weeks, its seems those are starting to show up. Bluesy could be coming up behind it.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Topspin14m

There are people who say we’ll never see sport Rolexes in the case again. Not that they will be rare, but that ADs will always gatekeep them now. If you want to buy from an AD, you may need some purchase history, but if you shop around and do the dance pretending that you are on a list, some AD may call you. Depends on how much of that you want to do and how long you are willing to wait. Used Bluseys are below msrp on the secondary market, so it’s not something I’d do, but I get the sentimental component.


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Got lucky with a sports model Rolex 3 years ago and got one from a very nice AD in three days!. That one was for a special occasion too. Hopefully luck will be on my side this time too!.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by LC23

was offered one with little purchase history less than a year ago

That’s a good sign!. Hopefully not much has changed.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Inthesticks

I've been offered multiple WG Subs in the past few weeks, its seems those are starting to show up. Bluesy could be coming up behind it.

So looks like things are easing up a bit which is good!

[Calatrava r]

It really depends on what the AD market looks like in Houston and the supply going to those dealers. It may be easier to get somewhere but much harder somewhere else. It would be impossible to quickly get one from an AD in my area. Hopefully, Houston is a lot better.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

It really depends on what the AD market looks like in Houston and the supply going to those dealers. It may be easier to get somewhere but much harder somewhere else. It would be impossible to quickly get one from an AD in my area. Hopefully, Houston is a lot better.

I moved to Milwaukee area 3 years ago and supply is tight over here. I thought it would be easier since there’s not as much money here compared to Houston. I’m guessing Rolex sends them a lot less watches.

[Nads786]

OP you could check Chicago. I started my sub search in March and during that first month I saw a TT Sub ready for purchase that day. I'm looking for SS so I passed but it was in the display.

If you're interested in the store name, it was CD Peakcock in Oakbrook.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Nads786

OP you could check Chicago. I started my sub search in March and during that first month I saw a TT Sub ready for purchase that day. I'm looking for SS so I passed but it was in the display.

If you're interested in the store name, it was CD Peakcock in Oakbrook.

Thank you!. Just called them. They only have a solid gold blue Sub. He told me to come in and leave my info in case something comes in.

[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by Odat

Called a couple of dealers and told them to let me know. Fingers crossed :-)

You need to go in person and talk to them mate.

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by Odat

Appreciate all the input!. So I called all the authorized dealers in my state and let them know I’m interested. Should I call dealers in different states or will they not deal with me?.

You should walk in the store to ask. That will go better than a phone call.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

You need to go in person and talk to them mate.

2 of the ones I called I have been to before. I agree!. When they see your face, they take you a lot more seriously!.

[OTX]

Originally Posted by Easy E

You should walk in the store to ask. That will go better than a phone call.

Definitely agree!.

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Odat

I moved to Milwaukee area 3 years ago and supply is tight over here. I thought it would be easier since there’s not as much money here compared to Houston. I’m guessing Rolex sends them a lot less watches.

Btw I figured the same thing since it was hard to get my SS Sub in Chicago. I think it may be even harder in Milwaukee as they get less inventory.

The ADs there were great. I visited two near Brookfield.

[Krash]

It depends what your definition of easy is. Are they easy to get? Yes, compared to other models.

Can you walk into an AD and get one. No, you might have to wait anywhere from 1 month to 1 year depending upon where you live.


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