Made the decision on a rolex

Made the decision on a rolex

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jmilsom

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113 posts

143 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Right ive made my decision between a submariner and a seamaster.

Its come out to be a Submariner, now the question is.

What sort of price am i looking at and what sort of discount should i be expecting to pay cash?

Havent made my mind up between the three of them either Dateless sub or eithe the black or green dated ones.

But if anyone could give me indications on prices i should be expecting to pay smile

I have a few AD's around one being pagnell in Stratford Upon Avon and i have one in nuneaton too but if anyone has a recommendation i dont mind travelling for a good deal.

beanbag

7,346 posts

240 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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You can get some fantastic prices in Gibraltar making a visit here worthwhile:

The Red House is an official Rolex dealer so it's worth giving them a call (not email), and asking them how much your desired watch would be. Get a price first and then see how much discount they would offer you if you pay cash. You'll be surprised as to how much you could save.

http://www.rolex.com/rolex-dealers/dealer-locator/...

As a reference, I purchased my Tag Heuer JH81 limited edition for £2900 which was a saving of £595 on the UK price. (Boutique price in London was £3495).

If I lived in the UK, I would almost certainly fly to Gib for that. Flights and two nights stay in Gib would be about £250 so you're still quids up and you get a holiday in warmer climates thrown in. wink

Remember there is no VAT on watches in Gib, but dealers do have to pay duty and they need to make a profit so see what you can push for.

Podie

46,630 posts

274 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Give PHer Dominic H a call - http://www.hackettwatches.com/

michael gould

5,691 posts

240 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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good choice .....it will be reliable and hold it's value well....look forward to seeing the pics when you get it

Edited by michael gould on Monday 24th November 20:59

yeti

10,523 posts

274 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Unless you have a pre-existing relationship with the Rolex dealer, expect zero discount or maybe a cursory few quid. Turning up with cash doesn't make you a big cheese smile

If you want to a make a saving, talk to Dominic at hackettwatches (Dom H on here) and he'll get you a far better deal than you could possibly do yourself.

jmilsom

Original Poster:

113 posts

143 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Thanks all i think il be calling Dom

outnumbered

4,067 posts

233 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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We've just got back from London having picked up a watch that Dominic had sourced for a 50th birthday present for my wife. Very happy with the price he could offer - no way we could have got near it from a rolex AD.

michael gould

5,691 posts

240 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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also check out dream watches .....he is a Rolex only dealer.....you may pick an almost new one for sensible money

stuttgartmetal

8,108 posts

215 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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stuttgartmetal

8,108 posts

215 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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bad company

18,483 posts

265 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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yeti said:
Unless you have a pre-existing relationship with the Rolex dealer, expect zero discount or maybe a cursory few quid. Turning up with cash doesn't make you a big cheese smile

If you want to a make a saving, talk to Dominic at hackettwatches (Dom H on here) and he'll get you a far better deal than you could possibly do yourself.
I got over 15% off my day date at Harrods. I asked for a discount they asked if I would buy today if the price was right and I agreed. A quick phone call to management did the trick. Don't think Harrods sell fakes. wink

Did the same in another store when I bought Mrs BC's Cartier.


outnumbered

4,067 posts

233 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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bad company said:
I got over 15% off my day date at Harrods. I asked for a discount they asked if I would buy today if the price was right and I agreed. A quick phone call to management did the trick. Don't think Harrods sell fakes. wink

Did the same in another store when I bought Mrs BC's Cartier.
How gold / blingy is your day-date & how long ago was that ? I've heard that it's easier to get discounts on the more golden offerings than on the SS models, and also that Rolex have got much tighter on dealers in the last 2-3 years.

Don't think anyone would be surprised about getting money off a Cartier watch, they don't have the same reputation for trying to protect RRPs.

yeti

10,523 posts

274 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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bad company said:
I got over 15% off my day date at Harrods. I asked for a discount they asked if I would buy today if the price was right and I agreed. A quick phone call to management did the trick. Don't think Harrods sell fakes. wink

Did the same in another store when I bought Mrs BC's Cartier.
What have fakes got to do with anything?

Cartier - no problem with discount to anyone.

Ah yes, discount on a a Day Date... the non-existant stainless steel version was it? OP is asking about a Submariner, not a gold non-sports piece. Think you'll get 15% off one of those at Harrods? G'wan, give it a try...

michael gould

5,691 posts

240 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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yeti said:
bad company said:
I got over 15% off my day date at Harrods. I asked for a discount they asked if I would buy today if the price was right and I agreed. A quick phone call to management did the trick. Don't think Harrods sell fakes. wink

Did the same in another store when I bought Mrs BC's Cartier.
What have fakes got to do with anything?

Cartier - no problem with discount to anyone.

Ah yes, discount on a a Day Date... the non-existant stainless steel version was it? OP is asking about a Submariner, not a gold non-sports piece. Think you'll get 15% off one of those at Harrods? G'wan, give it a try...
I have to agree with Yeti.....Cartier are a bit like TAG, will give a large discount to anybody with a credit card, but Harrods giving 15% of any type of Rolex (apart from gold) is surprising to say the least !

bad company

18,483 posts

265 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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michael gould said:
I have to agree with Yeti.....Cartier are a bit like TAG, will give a large discount to anybody with a credit card, but Harrods giving 15% of any type of Rolex (apart from gold) is surprising to say the least !
Remember it is not actually Harrods you are dealing with it is a jeweller working within the store. In my case it was Goldsmiths although the receipt is from Harrods.

Yes it is a gold day date.

michael gould

5,691 posts

240 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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bad company said:
michael gould said:
I have to agree with Yeti.....Cartier are a bit like TAG, will give a large discount to anybody with a credit card, but Harrods giving 15% of any type of Rolex (apart from gold) is surprising to say the least !
Remember it is not actually Harrods you are dealing with it is a jeweller working within the store. In my case it was Goldsmiths although the receipt is from Harrods.

Yes it is a gold day date.
Yep that's a normal discount on gold Rolex's .......I was in Harrods watch hall on Saturday ......it's a fun place smile

bad company

18,483 posts

265 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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michael gould said:
Yep that's a normal discount on gold Rolex's .......I was in Harrods watch hall on Saturday ......it's a fun place smile
I wonder how many of their customers even ask for discount.

RobinBanks

17,540 posts

178 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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bad company said:
Remember it is not actually Harrods you are dealing with it is a jeweller working within the store. In my case it was Goldsmiths although the receipt is from Harrods.

Yes it is a gold day date.
That's the point. It's not hard to get a discount of that level on a Day-Date. However it's almost unheard of on a stainless steel Submariner in the last 5 years or so.

bad company

18,483 posts

265 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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RobinBanks said:
That's the point. It's not hard to get a discount of that level on a Day-Date. However it's almost unheard of on a stainless steel Submariner in the last 5 years or so.
You may well be right. I have an Omega Seamaster and the Rolex so will probably never buy another watch.

z4RRSchris99

11,218 posts

178 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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youll get that discount on any gold / bi metal rollie as as soon as you take them out the box they are worth mucho less.

i have a gold president, love it, but its not worth the £22k retail,