Franck Muller or Cartier
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I'm new to the watch area, looking at getting a Franck Muller (not sure which one), Rolex (note sure again) or a Cartier (Santos 100). I've been reading some past threads, is it really possible to get a discount on any of the brands I've mentioned? if so how much roughly? Also where abouts should I go looking? I've only had a browse in Selfridges (Oxford Street, that doesn't seem like a place I can get a discount....
I'm a novice too but from what I can gather discounts on the top flight brands are few and far between. A few guys talk about getting them from duty free and there is a Tag outlet in Bicester that regularly does 20% off. The problem is that the selection is random and limited.
Do you have a rough budget in mind? That'll give people the best way of helping you out.
Do you have a rough budget in mind? That'll give people the best way of helping you out.
I was in Watches of Switzerland on Oxford street (I think, or nearby) today and found the salesman to be very friendly and knowledgeable. Good selection of lots of the top brands including IWC and Bell and Ross. There were also some lovely vintage Rolex's for sale.
Could well be worth a visit.
Selfridges has an enormous premium selection but I can't imagine I'd ever buy anything from there.
Take a look at Panerai - the Luminor is just lovely.
Could well be worth a visit.
Selfridges has an enormous premium selection but I can't imagine I'd ever buy anything from there.
Take a look at Panerai - the Luminor is just lovely.
Franck Muller make some stunning watches and I have always been impressed with the quality/finish/presence of every watch I have tried on. I wouldn't advise buying one new though (even something like a Casablanca), see what is available used first you will likely save a few k.
Rolex- Their policy on discounts is not what it once was even on gold watches, discount strongly discouraged. As a first time buyer just walking into a random AD you won't get 15%-20% off a watch
Check watchfinder/blowers etc, I bought my last Rolex from the former and got a massive saving of RRP on a watch that looked and felt new.
Cartier- no idea, would never buy one of their watches.
Rolex- Their policy on discounts is not what it once was even on gold watches, discount strongly discouraged. As a first time buyer just walking into a random AD you won't get 15%-20% off a watch
Check watchfinder/blowers etc, I bought my last Rolex from the former and got a massive saving of RRP on a watch that looked and felt new.
Cartier- no idea, would never buy one of their watches.
the accused said:
Don't know if you're being serious or sarcastic, but all 3 you mention produce a large spectrum of very different watches of different prices which can all be enjoyed in different moods at different times. Have a look at Cartier's Roadster Chrono, Rolex's Submariner and FM's Conquistador. 3-5k is enough to buy any of them in superb secondhand condition. You might be surprised by just how unmarked it's possible for 2nd user watches to be, and it's often a huge saving on buying new.
I'm new to the watch area, still unsure what kind of watch I'm after, I just know I like the designs from the 3 particular brands, hence my rather vague post. I appreciate where you come from though.richyt said:
I just know I like the designs from the 3 particular brands
Rolex make everything from the Cellini to the Deepsea. They're quite different! Frank Muller have a design identity but even Cartier produce a huge variety from Tanks to Roadsters to Pashas to Santos. Recogniseable but still a big variety.
Try to be more specific or at least have a budget in mind. All start at a few thousand and work up to six figures!
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