What time is it? Watches and horology

You'll only get one from WOS if you're a mate with someone who works there (unlikely this will even get you one) or you spend regularly with them (have bought other Rolex etc). You could also do the same with a more independent / local Rolex dealer in the hope that their list is shorter / you're more memorable than the stream of people who show up at WOS.

Only other option is grey market. Be prepared for a 100-150% markup.

To buy this at list price, you basically need to convince the AD to give you free money. I think dealers are offering around £13-14k for these at the moment, no questions asked.

The “standard” way is to spend at least £100-150k on stuff (maybe some watches too) with the AD and even then, you can only get one of those. Rolex games are silly.
I know from a friend 😂

In my opinion there’s plenty of other brands to enjoy.

Whatever you choose, good luck 👍

Edit: bit of conversation with another dude. Just to give you a perspective.

We have as I'm sure you know two rolex showrooms and a list is almost irrelevant .
When you get 15 phonecalls/emails a DAY about watches you may get 3 of a year then is just about maths.
And it's not about jumping through hoops with your AD .
We sell watches to people who are loyal to us and spend with us (not just on Rolex we are a jewellers after all)
We also make sure these are people who want them to wear and not to just flip .
I don't think we have ever had a steel professional reappear on a reselling site.