First Time Buyer at Dallas Boutique
Questions from a longtime fan of the brand and someone who would eventually like to purchase a Royal Oak (15550ST):
To give a little backstory, I am located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in my mid-to-late twenties. Currently, I own a Rolex that I purchased at MSRP through an authorized dealer. I have not yet purchased a watch on the grey market. To commemorate an upcoming milestone, I’d like to purchase a Royal Oak in about five years. My question is, do I even bother trying to establish a relationship with the local boutique?
I often see that to be allocated a steel RO, you typically have to first purchase a Code, then an Offshore, and declining these offers from your SA can hurt your chances of eventually being offered a RO. The thing is, I truly have no desire to own either of these models, and I don’t have a super quick timeline on which I’m looking to acquire a RO.
I’m looking for any insight from others in similar situations and what your thoughts might be. My preference would be to buy from a boutique, but I’m unwilling to purchase pieces I don’t have an appreciation for. Is it worth stepping into my local boutique and establishing a relationship, or would I be better off waiting five years and buying grey?