Found, Rolex Daytona, Black Stainless
Found, Rolex Daytona, Black Stainless
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Ash 996 GT2

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3,836 posts

263 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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In New York

Brand new, wanted $10k

Was in the Jewellery quarter so did not trust them, I probably should have.

I also think it was too much to pay (but I wanted it).

What do you lot think?

Was gutted walking out of the shop with Wallet Watcher telling me "its too much to spend on a watch".


Slagathore

6,181 posts

214 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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I think you should go back without the wallet watcher and buy it biggrin

I don't know much about Rolex, but it seems they are going for around £6-7k second hand for a good condition one.

$10k, accroding to xe.com = £7247.41.

Ash 996 GT2

Original Poster:

3,836 posts

263 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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Slagathore said:
I think you should go back without the wallet watcher and buy it biggrin

I don't know much about Rolex, but it seems they are going for around £6-7k second hand for a good condition one.

$10k, accroding to xe.com = £7247.41.
Yep, I agree, but just could not talk Wallet Watcher into it and I was nervous of the shop.

Slagathore

6,181 posts

214 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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Ash 996 GT2 said:
Slagathore said:
I think you should go back without the wallet watcher and buy it biggrin

I don't know much about Rolex, but it seems they are going for around £6-7k second hand for a good condition one.

$10k, accroding to xe.com = £7247.41.
Yep, I agree, but just could not talk Wallet Watcher into it and I was nervous of the shop.
Can you not buy her some new shoes or a handbag? That ought to Even it up a bit biggrin

Are they not an Authorised Dealer?


Ash 996 GT2

Original Poster:

3,836 posts

263 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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Slagathore said:
Ash 996 GT2 said:
Slagathore said:
I think you should go back without the wallet watcher and buy it biggrin

I don't know much about Rolex, but it seems they are going for around £6-7k second hand for a good condition one.

$10k, accroding to xe.com = £7247.41.
Yep, I agree, but just could not talk Wallet Watcher into it and I was nervous of the shop.
Can you not buy her some new shoes or a handbag? That ought to Even it up a bit biggrin

Are they not an Authorised Dealer?
Not authorised, and the trip to New York was a surprise for her birthday, a shopping trip. She purchased in order of importance:-

A pair of UGG boots
A pair of gloves
A hat type thing that only covers her ears
A wooly jumper

rolleyes


Dominic H

3,287 posts

254 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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Ash 996 GT2 said:
In New York

Brand new, wanted $10k

Was in the Jewellery quarter so did not trust them, I probably should have.

I also think it was too much to pay (but I wanted it).

What do you lot think?

Was gutted walking out of the shop with Wallet Watcher telling me "its too much to spend on a watch".
Hi Ash,

$10,000 is not a great price. The exchange rate is killing this deal, as pointed out it's £7250 which is a very unfriendly West End price. Plus you may (or may not) get asked to contribute 15% and duty to HMRC on your way back in.....

Ash 996 GT2

Original Poster:

3,836 posts

263 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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Dominic H said:
Ash 996 GT2 said:
In New York

Brand new, wanted $10k

Was in the Jewellery quarter so did not trust them, I probably should have.

I also think it was too much to pay (but I wanted it).

What do you lot think?

Was gutted walking out of the shop with Wallet Watcher telling me "its too much to spend on a watch".
Hi Ash,

$10,000 is not a great price. The exchange rate is killing this deal, as pointed out it's £7250 which is a very unfriendly West End price. Plus you may (or may not) get asked to contribute 15% and duty to HMRC on your way back in.....
Yer, thought about that, a risk you take, I thought it was worth it but you are correct, the exchange rate stinks.

Mr Noble

6,538 posts

255 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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Ashley.

I put in an offer today on a rather expensive house. If its accepted, I may need to free up all the cash I can, in order to pay the stoopid stamp duty.

Let me know if you're about to buy one in the next month wink

Don't expect a bargain though mate, I'll want what its worth, and I still think you could spend £6-7k feeding your horological lust better on other time pieces rather than on an SS Daytona. smile

Greg

Ash 996 GT2

Original Poster:

3,836 posts

263 months

Monday 9th March 2009
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Mr Noble said:
Ashley.

I put in an offer today on a rather expensive house. If its accepted, I may need to free up all the cash I can, in order to pay the stoopid stamp duty.

Let me know if you're about to buy one in the next month wink

Don't expect a bargain though mate, I'll want what its worth, and I still think you could spend £6-7k feeding your horological lust better on other time pieces rather than on an SS Daytona. smile

Greg
Shout if you need the dosh :-)

h4rvy

258 posts

208 months

Tuesday 10th March 2009
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I can get a brand new 2008 model unused for £7k with black face.