Buying a Rolex - Anybody had any luck with "extras"?

[Vanguard21]

Just make sure the cyclops is the correct magnification. Big problem on many BLNR's.

http://50.30.45.116/showthread.php?s=4d633e5b0e9aa...

[Blown2CV]

cyclops is bobbins anyway IMHO. They don't come with them fitted on the one i have.

[I'm Rick james]

Blown2CV said:

i'd be pretty certain that the value that Dom would bring would be worth more than whatever free gift you had in mind, but it's up to you.

That may well be but the experience of buying in an AD was something I'm after on this one. I have purchased watches on the grey market before and made hefty savings and have purchased through brokers such as Dom with again good results. This time around I fancied the AD experience again.

Whatever monetary value the gift has is irrelevant to me - It was more something to remember the purchase by as I don't go spending that sort of money every week.

[I'm Rick james]

Vanguard21 said:

Just make sure the cyclops is the correct magnification. Big problem on many BLNR's.

http://50.30.45.116/showthread.php?s=4d633e5b0e9aa...

Interesting read. I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the heads up!

[Blown2CV]

I'm Rick james said:

Blown2CV said:

i'd be pretty certain that the value that Dom would bring would be worth more than whatever free gift you had in mind, but it's up to you.

That may well be but the experience of buying in an AD was something I'm after on this one. I have purchased watches on the grey market before and made hefty savings and have purchased through brokers such as Dom with again good results. This time around I fancied the AD experience again.

Whatever monetary value the gift has is irrelevant to me - It was more something to remember the purchase by as I don't go spending that sort of money every week.

by "AD experience" do you mean the free extras you didn't get?

[I'm Rick james]

Blown2CV said:

by "AD experience" do you mean the free extras you didn't get?

I haven't been yet so we don't know do we... I am sure however you know what I mean when I say AD experience.

(I do understand of course everybody has different experiences with ADs but mine have always been very positive with this particular branch and I'm looking forward to it)

[HarrySmash]

I'm Rick james said:

Vanguard21 said:

Just make sure the cyclops is the correct magnification. Big problem on many BLNR's.

http://50.30.45.116/showthread.php?s=4d633e5b0e9aa...

Interesting read. I wasn't aware of that. Thanks for the heads up!

I'd never heard of this issue before. Going to compare mine later tonight so best not have too many beers beforehand

[Vanguard21]

The cyclops issue has been a big problem for Rolex who have denied there is anything wrong with the latest batch. Although they are replacing them free of charge to anyone who sends theirs back. Definitely check and do not trust the AD, whom might not even know of the issue. Good luck.

[Vanguard21]

Incorrect.



Correct.

[Vanguard21]

The above owner had his whole crystal changed free of charge by Rolex.

[HarrySmash]

Yikes - that is quite a difference, I was expecting to be looking for something a little more subtle.

[I'm Rick james]

As above, that is quite a noticeable difference! More than I was expecting too. That will now be the first thing I notice tomorrow! Thanks again. I'll update tomorrow with pictures etc.

[Vanguard21]

Good luck Rick. Magnification has always been 2.5X and clearly some new watches are not. I would refuse to buy one with the lesser date magnification as this is just plain unacceptable for a multi-thousand dollar timepiece.

[Blown2CV]

what was the cause?

[HarrySmash]

Blown2CV said:

what was the cause?

Perhaps the chap on Quality Control for that batch of watches that day had too many beers the night before

[Blown2CV]

HarrySmash said:

Blown2CV said:

what was the cause?

Perhaps the chap on Quality Control for that batch of watches that day had too many beers the night before

manufacturing issue surely? I mean QC yes but should not have got that far

[The_Doc]

Buster73 said:

You've paid the deposit , that rules out any negotiations in your favour if there was in the first place.

chatted to a bloke last month who told me he put down a deposit on the Milgauss reissue some years ago, what with the buzz around it.

He said he was quite pissed off when he got to the top of the list for a watch and it had gone UP in price, and the dealer said the price is now the price.

Ironically, a few years later I paid £4k for mine when the list/ticket price was £4.4k

[I'm Rick james]

Well I had a nice experience in Mappin & Webb at the weekend and after much asking/persuasive talk...I didn't receive any free gift. I did however manage to wrangle in with the deal 50% of my next watch service with them for one of my Breitling's.

Not quite what I was after but better than nothing I suppose. Very happy with the watch too! Just a quick picture there before it was adjusted.

[Vanguard21]

And the cyclops? Was it the standard 2.5 mag?

[I'm Rick james]

Vanguard21 said:

And the cyclops? Was it the standard 2.5 mag?

It was indeed the correct 2.5X. First thing I checked when it came out the box! I checked it against Submariner in store but behind a cabinet and it also appeared the same 2.5 so maybe they picked up on it and are making sure everything is the same.

Thank you for the heads up on that one otherwise I wouldn't have known, I thought I did my research as well!