Updated June 2026
State of the Watch Waitlist
June 2026 · 1,100+ published Rolex reports
The authorized-dealer waitlist is quieter than the 2021–2022 frenzy, but it is not gone. Allocation still splits hard by model and purchase history. This report summarizes what Unghosted buyers actually reported — not dealer talking points.
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Most available models
Families with the highest share of walk-in or under ~3 month reports:
- Air-King — 82% quick (based on 28 reports)
- Sea-Dweller — 80% quick (based on 40 reports)
- Datejust — 73% quick (based on 295 reports)
- Explorer — 67% quick (based on 163 reports)
- Yacht-Master — 63% quick (based on 43 reports)
Least available models
Families with the lowest share of quick-delivery reports (still requiring at least 10 reports per family):
- Cosmograph Daytona — 33% quick (based on 36 reports)
- Sky-Dweller — 36% quick (based on 44 reports)
- GMT-Master II — 47% quick (based on 192 reports)
- Submariner — 55% quick (based on 266 reports)
- Oyster Perpetual — 59% quick (based on 58 reports)
What actually works
Buyers reporting prior AD purchases typically waited 3-6 months (49% within ~3 months, based on 531 reports) vs 1-3 months (67% within ~3 months, based on 666 reports) without prior purchases. Purchase history remains the strongest lever buyers control after model choice.
Your turn
Got the call — or still waiting? Submit your wait time (about 30 seconds). Filter the full dataset in the Rolex wait time calculator or browse wait times by model.