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

[I'm Rick james]

Hi,

Before you think it...no not those sort of extras!

I'm currently on the waiting list at Mappin & Webb for a GMT II BLNR, I understand this is a sought after and somewhat hard to get model. I got a call late last week saying they had on in and they had already rung a few people on list above me no one answered etc and would I like it. I of course jumped at the chance, put a deposit down and I collect it this coming Saturday.

Just a quick question whilst I know there is no room for negotiation is there any room to a wiggle a free service perhaps, or any merchandise? Anyone had any luck?

When I brought my last Breitling new a year or so ago I got a goody bag with various items in such as a keyring, pen, ipad case etc. All small bits but they sweetened the deal somewhat. In the past I have managed a free 1st service from Omega too but spoke with a friend who recently brought a submariner new who asked the same question and was told that they shift enough watches to not have to worry about giving bits away.

Thanks

[Xtriple129]

When I bought my ceramic sub I got an ultra sonic cleaner for nowt! Oh yes and they also adjusted my other watch FOC so it fitted my wife.

That was about it!

[Master Bean]

I got an umbrella and was invited to a posh drinks and nibbles evening as they tried to flog me another rolex. I get sent the occasional brochure/magazine but that might be down to the dealer.

[Nigel_O]

Its a fairly safe bet that there were other people in the list after you, in which case, they probably weren't going to struggle to sell it. On this basis, I wouldn't hold out too long for extras. Might be worth asking the AD what "other benefits" there are to buying through a UK AD

[bod27]

Been offered tickets for Golf (think the Open) but that was after I had bought a Rolex.

[I'm Rick james]

Nigel_O said:

Its a fairly safe bet that there were other people in the list after you, in which case, they probably weren't going to struggle to sell it. On this basis, I wouldn't hold out too long for extras. Might be worth asking the AD what "other benefits" there are to buying through a UK AD

Indeed yes and I don't think for a minute that they wouldn't be able to sell it on to the next person in the list. I would just quite like a gift or bit of merchandise somewhere along the line. Having a quick look online shows a few people have had luck with getting Rolex embossed leather card wallets, keyrings, pens and such like. Seems to be hit and miss although I will enquire on Saturday and see how I get on.

[Blown2CV]

i think the only extras i'd want would be a discount!

[TheLuke]

My Uncle got a free cap.

They are quite rare apparently.

[Buster73]

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

[Blown2CV]

i got a rather fetching pair of rolex handling gloves.

[HarrySmash]

OP - I'll follow this thread with interest as I'm hopefully going to view a new Daytona over the next week.

Blown2CV - any chance of a picture?

[I'm Rick james]

Buster73 said:

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

There is no negotiation on this particular model unfortunately. Apparently as is the case with most if not all of the Sports Stainless steel Rolex watches. I understood and accepted this as it's not my first luxury watch purchase, just curious to see if anyone else had any luck with collaring some extras. Don't get me wrong I'd love a discount but it just won't happen so I may as well try and get as much as I can for my money haha.

[I'm Rick james]

Blown2CV said:

i got a rather fetching pair of rolex handling gloves.

I second this these are rather nice gloves. I managed to grab a pair on the bay a little while back and even got them in Medium too!

[Blown2CV]

OP you should have spoken with DomH prior to ordering.

Will try and get a handling glove shot!!

[13m]

I'm Rick james said:

Hi,

Before you think it...no not those sort of extras!

Glad you clarified that. There are blokes on here who buy Rolexes from Dom Hackett. He's a nice chap, but "extras"? I think a little bit of sick just came up.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

I'm Rick james said:

Blown2CV said:

i got a rather fetching pair of rolex handling gloves.

I second this these are rather nice gloves. I managed to grab a pair on the bay a little while back and even got them in Medium too!

I simply cannot imagine any situations in life where you would need a pair of those

[Blown2CV]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

I'm Rick james said:

Blown2CV said:

i got a rather fetching pair of rolex handling gloves.

I second this these are rather nice gloves. I managed to grab a pair on the bay a little while back and even got them in Medium too!

I simply cannot imagine any situations in life where you would need a pair of those

the only reason at home is for cleaning and polishing. They are cleaning cloth material so you can use your fingers to get in all the little gaps and things.

[I'm Rick james]

13m said:

Glad you clarified that. There are blokes on here who buy Rolexes from Dom Hackett. He's a nice chap, but "extras"? I think a little bit of sick just came up.

I had considered Dom but wanted to preferably go through an AD.

Not sure how to correctly phrase it, just thought that would do. (Deal sweeteners, free gift, present??)

[I'm Rick james]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

I simply cannot imagine any situations in life where you would need a pair of those

You are spot on, truth be told there is no real reason they are just nice to have. A gimmick if you will.

[Blown2CV]

I'm Rick james said:

13m said:

Glad you clarified that. There are blokes on here who buy Rolexes from Dom Hackett. He's a nice chap, but "extras"? I think a little bit of sick just came up.

I had considered Dom but wanted to preferably go through an AD.

Not sure how to correctly phrase it, just thought that would do. (Deal sweeteners, free gift, present??)

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.