Rolex Seadweller - availability?

[boxster9]

Is the older model (not deep sea) still available from an AD. Anyone know which stores have one in?

cheers

[digger_R]

They are to be discontinued early next year so it should still be possible to get one, I picked mine up about 3 weeks ago. Assuming you're buying in the Uk, if you get a shuffle on you may beat the recent price rise.

[Healey73]

boxster9 said:

Is the older model (not deep sea) still available from an AD. Anyone know which stores have one in?

cheers

Hi, there's one in the window of one of my local AD's in Norwich, depends where you are I guess.

[Burba]

My first port now would be Dominic H who posts in the forum. Top bloke

[okgo]

Burba said:

My first port now would be Dominic H who posts in the forum. Top bloke

As above..

[boxster9]

Dominic..any valuable info on this one?

[boxster9]

Healey73 said:

boxster9 said:

Is the older model (not deep sea) still available from an AD. Anyone know which stores have one in?

cheers

Hi, there's one in the window of one of my local AD's in Norwich, depends where you are I guess.

Healey 73 - you have mail

[Healey73]

boxster9 said:

Healey73 said:

boxster9 said:

Is the older model (not deep sea) still available from an AD. Anyone know which stores have one in?

cheers

Hi, there's one in the window of one of my local AD's in Norwich, depends where you are I guess.

Healey 73 - you have mail

Sorry, I have no mail. I will try and mail you.

[Healey73]

If you still after one, it's still there in the window. It's at GH Dipple & Son, 01603 623051.

[boxster9]

Healey73 said:

If you still after one, it's still there in the window. It's at GH Dipple & Son, 01603 623051.

thanks, checked with them apparently its been reserved, when did you see the watch?

cheers

[Healey73]

I saw it Sat afternoon, it's been there for a few weeks. If you are interested I could pop in some time this week and see if it really is reserved?

[boxster9]

Healey73 said:

I saw it Sat afternoon, it's been there for a few weeks. If you are interested I could pop in some time this week and see if it really is reserved?

Checked again today..apparently it was one of the other watches that was reserved, went and picked one up today..Thanks Healey73....this was the only AD I could find (within a reasonable distance) that had one in stock...

Thanks for your helpful information. Apparently there has been a rush of buyers for the old sea dweller since the Deep-sea model was introduced which I am told is not to everyone's taste.

Cheers again

[Dominic H]

boxster9 said:

Dominic..any valuable info on this one?

Sorry for late reply, I missed the thread....
I had a chat with a local AD, and his firm expect a couple more 16600's before Xmas and that's it. I saw the new Rolex price list today (Oct 2008) and the 16600 is no longer listed.

[boxster9]

Dominic H said:

boxster9 said:

Dominic..any valuable info on this one?

Sorry for late reply, I missed the thread....
I had a chat with a local AD, and his firm expect a couple more 16600's before Xmas and that's it. I saw the new Rolex price list today (Oct 2008) and the 16600 is no longer listed.

No problem.. thanks anyway, by the way what's the new price on the ceramic GMT?

[POORCARDEALER]

Dominic .......can I pick your brains please? What sort of money would a 4 year old 18CT Sub be worth with box and papers,blue face, all tags...could do with a polish but in nice condition?

Pm me if you'd rather.

Thanks

Matt

[Healey73]

boxster9 said:

Healey73 said:

I saw it Sat afternoon, it's been there for a few weeks. If you are interested I could pop in some time this week and see if it really is reserved?

Checked again today..apparently it was one of the other watches that was reserved, went and picked one up today..Thanks Healey73....this was the only AD I could find (within a reasonable distance) that had one in stock...

Thanks for your helpful information. Apparently there has been a rush of buyers for the old sea dweller since the Deep-sea model was introduced which I am told is not to everyone's taste.

Cheers again

My pleasure, glad you sorted now and enjoy.

[scott123]

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread - but I have the exact same question. I am very very keen to get hold of a new 16600 SD whilst I can. I have sat on my arse on this for too long and fear I may have missed the boat. I am not keen on a Deep Sea Dweller and would much prefer the original.

Anyone seen any left in any AD's?

Can Dominic H help me with this please?

Considering the amount of jewellers and airports I have checked, I think I know the answer to my question...

Thanks in advance anyhow!

[Healey73]

scott123 said:

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread - but I have the exact same question. I am very very keen to get hold of a new 16600 SD whilst I can. I have sat on my arse on this for too long and fear I may have missed the boat. I am not keen on a Deep Sea Dweller and would much prefer the original.

Anyone seen any left in any AD's?

Can Dominic H help me with this please?

Considering the amount of jewellers and airports I have checked, I think I know the answer to my question...

Thanks in advance anyhow!

Hi Scott, the AD I mentioned in this thread still had one in the window last week, not sure if it's available though.

[scott123]

Thanks Healey,

Yep, they do indeed have one. I just now need to overcome the next hurdle.

I presently reside overseas and should not have to pay VAT on this watch. I am not back in the UK for 6 months and if I buy the watch tomorrow the jewellers don't think the customs man will not want to authorise my VAT refund if I pick up the watch and take it home in 6 months time but the proof of purchase has today's date on.

The jewellers can't post it to me (I don't really want them to either).

How can I secure the watch and get my VAT back - does anyone know how to do this. This is probably a noddy question, but I don't know the answer!

Thanks!

[Dominic H]

scott123 said:

Thanks Healey,

Yep, they do indeed have one. I just now need to overcome the next hurdle.

I presently reside overseas and should not have to pay VAT on this watch. I am not back in the UK for 6 months and if I buy the watch tomorrow the jewellers don't think the customs man will not want to authorise my VAT refund if I pick up the watch and take it home in 6 months time but the proof of purchase has today's date on.

The jewellers can't post it to me (I don't really want them to either).

How can I secure the watch and get my VAT back - does anyone know how to do this. This is probably a noddy question, but I don't know the answer!

Thanks!

Why not leave a 95% deposit on the watch, and explain to the store why you would want to do so? You can pay the remainding balance when you take delivery of the watch in 6 months time. You'll then get a final invoice with a date that falls into a relevant window to allow the correct tax/export refund. Ask the store to leave the watch in the safe, with the warranty undated until you collect. I can't think of any reason why they wouldn't want to do so.
Or, ask them to refund the deposit when you collect, and then in a seperate transaction buy the watch outright. Again, with an invoice dated to allow a tax refund.

Hope this helps,

Dominic