Florida in May
Discussion
I am flying out to Florida from Gatwick airport in May.
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of the watches on offer in the duty free in either Orland or Gatwick.
Would it be cheaper to buy in the duty free at Orlando or are prices much of a muchness?
Not really sure what I am looking for, I love Omega SM PO's as well as having my eye on an Oris Pro Diver.
Anyone have experience of either of these airports?
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of the watches on offer in the duty free in either Orland or Gatwick.
Would it be cheaper to buy in the duty free at Orlando or are prices much of a muchness?
Not really sure what I am looking for, I love Omega SM PO's as well as having my eye on an Oris Pro Diver.
Anyone have experience of either of these airports?
IMO you'd be far better trying to source a private buy of whatever piece you want then concluding the deal when you are there. Dollar exchange rate helpful and different market dynamics in the US. Face to face good but if you do your research then private sales via forums sent to your holiday address by courier very doable.
speed_monkey said:
I actually REALLY like that idea!!
Heads over to eBay USA to compare prices.......
Also look at Chrono 24 - filter US locatedHeads over to eBay USA to compare prices.......
rolexforums.com
theultimaterolexforums.com
The rolex forums also have non rolex sales areas.
Not sure about TZ as I can't view sales corner yet - think its more EU focused though.
Make sure you do your DD on the seller as much as the watch - google is your friend.
One of the best on Rolexforums for high end stuff, dsworlando@gmail.com can pay by Paypal for only 1% on top if you send as PP gift and he'll Fedex to your hotel for next day delivery. I bought from him a couple of days ago and got 1.61 on Paypal conversion.
One other thing, I spoke to the dealers at T1 before I left LHR, and basically it is retail price times 0.83, so a Datejust 2 for example is around £3984, PO around £3250.
One other thing, I spoke to the dealers at T1 before I left LHR, and basically it is retail price times 0.83, so a Datejust 2 for example is around £3984, PO around £3250.
eastsider said:
IMO you'd be far better trying to source a private buy of whatever piece you want then concluding the deal when you are there. Dollar exchange rate helpful and different market dynamics in the US. Face to face good but if you do your research then private sales via forums sent to your holiday address by courier very doable.
Another vote for this...Get on eBay and do your homework as a lot of dealers seem to be in FL and do next day delivery.
I picked up a lovely Coke GMT for about £2,800 last week!
speed_monkey said:
Question.... how does Chrono24 work? Is the deal done outside of the site? I would rather pay by PayPal or cash on delivery.
Chrono24 is nothing but a hosting site. Deals are done individually. Buy the seller very carefully, do some googling.Last few days I've had a chap trying to sell me a Day-Date from 1969 as a 1996 watch. The little turd.
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