Rolex shortage finally ending?

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Just been to a watch shop at The Parisian hotel and casino in Macao and came across this in the window:

Yup, a Panda Daytona. There was another one in a cabinet in the store along with a couple of Subs and a few Datejusts. I asked the salesperson if these watches were just for display only and he replied that they were available for purchase 😮
I suspect that it might be true as you can still see protective wrapping around the watch.

So, this begs the question:
Is the Rolex shortage finally over? Are long waiting times now a thing of the past for stainless steel sports Rolex? I'd be interested to see what the recent experience of others is.

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Just done some research on the retailer. "Royalty Watch Group" is a Singapore based company that specializes in sourcing high end time pieces for clients. So it's not a Rolex AD as such but a grey market dealer. Surprised to see one at luxury resort. Guess it was too good to be true seeing a Daytona on offer at retail. Apologies if I've wasted anyone's time looking at this post.
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So did you buy the Daytona? Easy money
 
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I was offered a 40mm Explorer 1 as a walk in a few weeks ago but that’s a world away from a Daytona. I can’t believe that was for open sale to any person walking in
 
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Are you sure it wasn't a grey dealer?
I've just done some research on the retailer and it appears that they might be one. "Royalty Watch Group" is a Singapore based company that specializes in sourcing high end watches for clients. So it might not be a Rolex AD as such. Knew it was too good to be true. I'll edit my original post.
 
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Unless I walk into an AD with cases full of watches, like the old days, no, It’s not over.
 
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The grey market of the Daytonas is going low now around 20K even 19K now more and more for sale , waiting the phone call to pay retail.
 
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Walked past a Rolex boutique at The Londoner hotel and casino in Macau today. A few people waiting in a queue to get in. Watches in window displays with "Exhibition Only" signs. Guess things haven't really changed.
 
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The grey market of the Daytonas is going low now around 20K even 19K now more and more for sale , waiting the phone call to pay retail.
I think you would find it very difficult to find a 116500LN (ceramic bezel 2016+) for $19k to $20k. Current retail for newest model is $16.9k. Preowned Daytona's are not going for bargain prices.