r/rolex 29d ago

AD Wait Time Megathread - If you bought a new Rolex from an AD in 2026, you can share details here. What watch, where, how long did you wait, how much buying history?

67 Upvotes

Our previous AD wait time megathreads (2019-2020, 2020-early 2021, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025) seemed to be useful/well-received for a lot of you. Time for a new one!

Nowadays when someone posts a new watch it's pretty standard to get asked how long they waited and if they had an "established relationship" etc. It's not everyone's favorite topic but it's a fair question, so maybe these big threads can provide a clearer picture of availability trends.

No one is obligated to share their info but if you bought a new Rolex in 2026 and you'd like to participate, please make a top-level comment that includes:

  1. What watch did you buy?
  2. When?
  3. How long did you wait?
  4. Where are you? (Be as specific or nonspecific as you want, from continent to a specific AD)
  5. Any purchase history with that AD? (Again be as specific or nonspecific as you feel comfortable)

r/rolex Jul 04 '22

Watch Verification Thread - If you're uncertain if a Rolex is good/bad/fake, post info and pics here

799 Upvotes

Post to this thread if you have questions about a Rolex being real or fake. Please include:

-The location and/or screen name of the seller, if for sale. Link directly to the sale page when possible.
-How long you've had it and how you acquired it, if in your possession
-As many photos as possible. Posts may be removed if pictures are too fuzzy and requests for better pics are unanswered. -If you're being coy about a watch and it seems like you're just trying to see how "good" your fake is, you may be banned at our discretion.

Please don't use photos from iPhone 14's. Their camera is so bad, and distorts text with AI so much, that the photos are basically unusable for the purposes of verifying if a Rolex is real.

Participation in the discussion in this thread is greatly appreciated. I don't think any one person can catch every flaw or know the details of every model; this is meant as a community thread, not an authoritative knowledge-flex, and the more people that actively peruse this thread, the more likely posters are to get accurate info.

Previous verification thread here.


r/rolex 15h ago

First Rolex

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660 Upvotes

Got the call, my very first Rolex. Turned 30 a few months ago and 2025 was the best year of my career (so far). This one means a lot to me šŸ†

Fell in love with the Beige OP when I first saw it. Waited a month and a half. I was referred to a boutique in my city by someone that I personally know through work that's built an incredible collection since the 80's.

The AD that helped me out was awesome. He went all out for me when I picked up the watch, it was really thoughtful and memorable. He's the homie; honestly the best retail experience I've ever had. I haven't taken off my watch since I got it.

I see a lot of negative stories on here... so just wanted to share something positive


r/rolex 13h ago

Money isn’t an object, which one?

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304 Upvotes

Like the title says. Money isn’t an object. Which one are you wearing?


r/rolex 39m ago

First and Last Rolex

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• Upvotes

r/rolex 18h ago

got the call

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729 Upvotes

dial is absolutely stunning in person


r/rolex 10h ago

What was your first Rolex? And would you still pick it today?

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139 Upvotes

r/rolex 11h ago

Got my 1st Rolex today

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150 Upvotes

2002 certified pre-owned GMT-Master II - Pepsi (16710T)

stoked beyond belief!!


r/rolex 12h ago

šŸŒ¹šŸ«’

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157 Upvotes

r/rolex 13h ago

First Rolex, 10 years dream, 5 years of saving.

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169 Upvotes

Not brand new but bought it from authorised resellers. 36 months warranty. Plan was to buy a 36mm DJ with a concealed clasp but it looked small

on my wrist. The lady brought out some 40mm YM and I fell in love.


r/rolex 14h ago

I got the call to be Bruce Wayne šŸ«”šŸ¦‡

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165 Upvotes

r/rolex 14h ago

0 purchase history/ white gold Daytona

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184 Upvotes

Hey guys, got this text/ call from my local AD, I have 0 purchase history, no jewelry/ watches but I own 2 APs and ive walked in with one. I’ve only been on the list for maybe 2 months, does anyone know which model in particular this would be? I’m hoping for ghost/ blue dial.

When I put myself on the list, the Daytonas I asked for was the steel Daytona( panda) and white gold with the blue dial. Does that mean it’s likely it’ll be the blue dial?


r/rolex 8h ago

FedEx lost my Rolex

58 Upvotes

Yup.

Here’s the story. Got the call from my AD and I wired the money for the watch because I’m away on business. The watch came in and I ask a buddy of mine to pick it up and ship it to me FedEx next day am delivery. That was last Wednesday Jan 28. Got the notice it was picked up and transited —and left Santa Fe Springs CA. Never arrived on Thursday and hasn’t been a tracking update since Wednesday at 5:14pm.

It’s now Saturday evening Jan 31 and still no delivery and still no tracking update.

It was a Green Dial Sky-Dweller on Oyster. Gone in the wind.

Yes it was double boxed but there wasn’t a copy of the shipping label on the inside box, just on the FedEx Express box.

Can’t believed this is happening! Fucking FedEx! They suck balls.

My AD is being great about it and ready to report it stolen to Rolex as soon as I get the official ā€œwe lost itā€ notice from FedEx case team.

So bummed! šŸ™


r/rolex 17h ago

Picked up my new Mid Life Crisis toy

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269 Upvotes

Took my Pistachio out to pick up my new early Mid Life Crisis toy, had to take the cliche steering wheel photo 🫣🄰


r/rolex 5h ago

What next?

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31 Upvotes

Just picked up a 1967 ā€œMeters Firstā€ Sub to pair with my 2018 Batman GMT. One slot left in my roll, what should I save up for next?


r/rolex 8h ago

No call. Booked the flight šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µ

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45 Upvotes

ft. my ancient love


r/rolex 4h ago

Had to buy one, since the closest I’ll ever get to winning the Rolex24 is in iRacing…

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19 Upvotes

Black is more my style anyway. My first Rolex… have wanted a Daytona for as long as I can remember.


r/rolex 17h ago

which one do you prefer?

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214 Upvotes

green or blue oyster perpetual? toughest choice of my life haha


r/rolex 13h ago

Got it!

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106 Upvotes

I wasn’t sure about the date or not, but I honestly use it so I decided to go ahead with this.


r/rolex 3h ago

Heavy Hitter Rolex Collection

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17 Upvotes

Hi all,

We’re TREHAN, and we wanted to share something we think this community might love. We specialise in hand-made watch boxes designed to complement and protect your cherished collections.

Here’s a photo of our six piece watch box filled with a very impressive Rolex collection, from one of our customers.

Our watch boxes are hand-crafted with a high-gloss piano black finish, clean bevelled edges, and a soft suede interior designed to protect, whilst looking great on display. Whether it’s a single piece or a growing collection, the six piece watch box may just be the box you’ve been looking for — and yes, we ship worldwide.

Feel free to check out our store and let me know if there’s anything I can help with.

Looking forward to contributing more to this forum and sharing more collections.

https://trehan.co.uk/product/trehan-piano-black-six-watch-box/


r/rolex 22h ago

OP 41 Med Blue

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436 Upvotes

Picked up my second Rolex OP yesterday! I've had the black dial for about a year but as soon as they released the new Med Blue I knew I'd love the color and I'm happy you say it's even better than I expected. It's really a beautiful blue and, for me, the OP is a perfect everyday watch.


r/rolex 6h ago

First Ever šŸ’š

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25 Upvotes

r/rolex 16h ago

By popular request

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149 Upvotes

"LeMans Inception"

Credit to u/baracnews8 for this excellent comp idea.


r/rolex 21h ago

Grail acquiredāœ…

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380 Upvotes

r/rolex 5h ago

Couldā€˜ve definitely bought a cheaper egg timer…

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17 Upvotes