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Eric89 · 9 July 2010, 12:15 PM

Im looking to pick up a new 116610 LN sub in the coming months and I do quite a bit of traveling and am often in china as well as a few different european countries so I was wondering if any of you know which country would be the cheapest to buy my new rolex in? I know discounts are different depending on the ad but my guess is that I will have to pay list price for the new sub, so which country has the cheapest sticker price? Thanks!

handyhsl · 9 July 2010, 01:59 PM

i asked that question before, and the answer is Singapore and Hongkong.
They have been 2 of the best countries to buy rolex.
I have also heard Germany, a member's friend bought GMT2C for 4200 Euros after VAT refund. With the Euro so weak, it may be cheaper to buy there.

Beware of customs fee when you bring it back to US.
Another country is "TRF" country with trusted sellers like DavidSW, justrolexes, bodybump, etc.

ParisDakarBmw · 9 July 2010, 02:02 PM

Buy one lightly used, and save 40% right off the bat!

andrew79 · 9 July 2010, 02:06 PM

Is TRF a country ? YES, IT IS CONSIDERED ONE. LOL

Eric89 · 9 July 2010, 02:12 PM

I'm looking at getting the new 116610 so pre loved probably won't be an option for a while. Not sure how long until the trusted sellers here get the new sub c in but I figured the ADs will get them first. Otherwise your absolutely right and I would be buying right here on trf. Thanks for the info!

landeriv · 9 July 2010, 02:24 PM

It's definitely not China. It's very expensive here because of the huge luxury tax. I was in Korea a couple of months ago and came across very good prices at the Seoul Incheon airport AD. I guess it all boils down to which country has the more favorable exchange rate at the time.

028 · 9 July 2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landeriv

It's definitely not China. It's very expensive here because of the huge luxury tax. I was in Korea a couple of months ago and came across very good prices at the Seoul Incheon airport AD. I guess it all boils down to which country has the more favorable exchange rate at the time.

Yes, price in China is very expensive. Recently checked the price for sub 16610. In USD the price is 7,500.

Dr. Robert · 9 July 2010, 02:41 PM

Cheapest country to buy a Rolex?
The Republic of TRF

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 9 July 2010, 04:25 PM

At hongkong gmtc is 6200 usd.. At korea gmtc is 5600 usd..

subdownunder · 9 July 2010, 09:24 PM

Was in Bali a few weeks ago, Rolex watches (along with Omega) were incredibly cheap... the salesman said the warrenty cards would follow in the post and the boxes could be has for an extra few dollars...

Big range but I hated the new models, the ceramics are really plastic looking and the second hand ticks... backward step Rolex.

Still at the 500% discount they are probably a good buy....

Lion · 9 July 2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subdownunder

Was in Bali a few weeks ago, Rolex watches (along with Omega) were incredibly cheap... the salesman said the warrenty cards would follow in the post and the boxes could be has for an extra few dollars...

Big range but I hated the new models, the ceramics are really plastic looking and the second hand ticks... backward step Rolex.

Still at the 500% discount they are probably a good buy....

Do you mean they paid you to take one off their hands??? LOL!!!

BASSETHOUNDS · 9 July 2010, 09:44 PM

Greece is something to look into , they have just upped their VAT with 4% and now add a 10% luxury tax on items such as Rolex watches . The AD's will negotiate good discounts and if you then can export the watch and recuperate all this . You're laughing all the way to the bank.

tech_controller · 9 July 2010, 11:38 PM

If you are ever in the GCC, the No. 1 dealer in the middle east is in Bahrain. Try the Rolex boutique located in the Souk. The king of Bahrain has him on speed dial and buys lots of his inventory as gifts for members of the royal family. Plus the king is a huge WIS.

The dealer has a large inventory and his prices are the best on the planet...better than HK.

He gets tons of customers from Saudi coming over on the weekends to shop so he moves lots of product.

Carlos98326194 · 10 July 2010, 12:25 AM

For a hot model like the new 116610LN.... Well forget about HK as grey market will be hording all the stock and price will be ridiculous.

ersnyder · 10 July 2010, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew79

Is TRF a country ? YES, IT IS CONSIDERED ONE. LOL

I agree!! One of the trusted TRF sellers is a great "country" to buy a watch!

Rolesor · 10 July 2010, 01:08 AM

Trf hands down!

TempoKing · 10 July 2010, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Greece is something to look into , they have just upped their VAT with 4% and now add a 10% luxury tax on items such as Rolex watches . The AD's will negotiate good discounts and if you then can export the watch and recuperate all this . You're laughing all the way to the bank.

Good to know Tristan...

Anyway it will be sometime untill a "walk-in" will be able to buy one as the very few that will be available will all go
to mega-clients, then the second shipment will all go to under the table greys who buy the unselable "garbazz" and
then ( I am thinking 2011) you the client might be able to buy one.

Eric89 · 10 July 2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

Good to know Tristan...

Anyway it will be sometime untill a "walk-in" will be able to buy one as the very few that will be available will all go
to mega-clients, then the second shipment will all go to under the table greys who buy the unselable "garbazz" and
then ( I am thinking 2011) you the client might be able to buy one.

Agreed on not being able to get one until 2011, which is conveniently exactly when I will be ready to buy so unless one of the sellers here gets one before then I didnt plan on getting it till spring time anyway.

fc3s2k · 10 July 2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Cheapest country to buy a Rolex?
The Republic of TRF

I THOUGHT I SAW TRF AT THE MAP!!!

Watch Professor · 10 July 2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subdownunder

Was in Bali a few weeks ago, Rolex watches (along with Omega) were incredibly cheap... the salesman said the warrenty cards would follow in the post and the boxes could be has for an extra few dollars...

Big range but I hated the new models, the ceramics are really plastic looking and the second hand ticks... backward step Rolex.

Still at the 500% discount they are probably a good buy....

500%? Are you sure that they weren't Invictas?

Submarino · 11 July 2010, 07:37 AM

If you want the best deal on a pre-owned Rolex go to Mexico City, Mexico.

Sunshine · 11 July 2010, 12:15 PM

Any takes on India? I am working there now.

MagedMS · 12 July 2010, 02:58 AM

My information is : Singapore

Rolex Abu Dhabi · 12 July 2010, 05:24 AM

I used to think Dubai is the cheapest place to buy a Rolex as there is no tax but when I went to Bahrain prices there ware way more cheaper ..

jonathon555 · 12 July 2010, 06:16 AM

Just been to Majorca , could not find the rolex ad in Palma.

But the omega & breitling looked good value compared to uk.

9 July 2010, 12:15 PM	#1
Eric89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Philly, PA Watch: PAM 005 Posts: 163	Cheapest country to buy a rolex in? Im looking to pick up a new 116610 LN sub in the coming months and I do quite a bit of traveling and am often in china as well as a few different european countries so I was wondering if any of you know which country would be the cheapest to buy my new rolex in? I know discounts are different depending on the ad but my guess is that I will have to pay list price for the new sub, so which country has the cheapest sticker price? Thanks!

9 July 2010, 01:59 PM	#2
handyhsl "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bandung Watch: GMT II C, PAM 000 Posts: 202	i asked that question before, and the answer is Singapore and Hongkong. They have been 2 of the best countries to buy rolex. I have also heard Germany, a member's friend bought GMT2C for 4200 Euros after VAT refund. With the Euro so weak, it may be cheaper to buy there. Beware of customs fee when you bring it back to US. Another country is "TRF" country with trusted sellers like DavidSW, justrolexes, bodybump, etc. __________________ Rolex GMTIIC (random no) Hamilton GMT Khaki Air Race PAM 000 (N)

9 July 2010, 02:06 PM	#4
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,188	Is TRF a country ? YES, IT IS CONSIDERED ONE. LOL __________________ TAG Heuer Aquaracer Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, 116264 Panerai 111 , 390

9 July 2010, 04:25 PM	#9
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: ROLEX Posts: 804	At hongkong gmtc is 6200 usd.. At korea gmtc is 5600 usd.. __________________ *''A CROWN FOR EVERY ACHIEVEMENT''* 116710 LN Gmt Master IIc 116231 TT RG Datejust 16570 Explorer II Polar

10 July 2010, 12:25 AM	#14
Carlos98326194 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: Hong Kong Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,034	For a hot model like the new 116610LN.... Well forget about HK as grey market will be hording all the stock and price will be ridiculous. __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

9 July 2010, 02:02 PM	#3
ParisDakarBmw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Athens, GA Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,582	Buy one lightly used, and save 40% right off the bat!

9 July 2010, 02:12 PM	#5
Eric89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Philly, PA Watch: PAM 005 Posts: 163	I'm looking at getting the new 116610 so pre loved probably won't be an option for a while. Not sure how long until the trusted sellers here get the new sub c in but I figured the ADs will get them first. Otherwise your absolutely right and I would be buying right here on trf. Thanks for the info!

9 July 2010, 02:24 PM	#6
landeriv "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: shanghai Posts: 59	It's definitely not China. It's very expensive here because of the huge luxury tax. I was in Korea a couple of months ago and came across very good prices at the Seoul Incheon airport AD. I guess it all boils down to which country has the more favorable exchange rate at the time.

9 July 2010, 02:41 PM	#8
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: SFO Bay Area, Ca. Watch: RolexTudor Posts: 12,774	Cheapest country to buy a Rolex? The Republic of TRF

9 July 2010, 09:24 PM	#10
subdownunder "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Watch: gmtiic,TTSub,Pam05 Posts: 84	Was in Bali a few weeks ago, Rolex watches (along with Omega) were incredibly cheap... the salesman said the warrenty cards would follow in the post and the boxes could be has for an extra few dollars... Big range but I hated the new models, the ceramics are really plastic looking and the second hand ticks... backward step Rolex. Still at the 500% discount they are probably a good buy....

9 July 2010, 09:44 PM	#12
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,176	Greece is something to look into , they have just upped their VAT with 4% and now add a 10% luxury tax on items such as Rolex watches . The AD's will negotiate good discounts and if you then can export the watch and recuperate all this . You're laughing all the way to the bank.

9 July 2010, 11:38 PM	#13
tech_controller 2012 McQueen Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: USA Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 504	If you are ever in the GCC, the No. 1 dealer in the middle east is in Bahrain. Try the Rolex boutique located in the Souk. The king of Bahrain has him on speed dial and buys lots of his inventory as gifts for members of the royal family. Plus the king is a huge WIS. The dealer has a large inventory and his prices are the best on the planet...better than HK. He gets tons of customers from Saudi coming over on the weekends to shop so he moves lots of product.

10 July 2010, 01:08 AM	#16
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,050	Trf hands down! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet

11 July 2010, 07:37 AM	#21
Submarino 2013 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Around the World Watch: All of them! Posts: 6,240	If you want the best deal on a pre-owned Rolex go to Mexico City, Mexico. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER

11 July 2010, 12:15 PM	#22
Sunshine "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Republic of Domin Watch: GMTiiC Posts: 702	Out of the US Any takes on India? I am working there now.

12 July 2010, 02:58 AM	#23
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUB 16610/116613 Posts: 503	Cheapest Rolex's My information is : Singapore __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER-16610[RND] ROLEX SUBMARINER-116613LB[V] ROLEX GMT II C-116710LN[V] ROLEX DEEPSEA-116660[V] ROLEX MILLGAUSS-116400GV[V]

12 July 2010, 05:24 AM	#24
Rolex Abu Dhabi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7	I used to think Dubai is the cheapest place to buy a Rolex as there is no tax but when I went to Bahrain prices there ware way more cheaper ..

12 July 2010, 06:16 AM	#25
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Moon camp 2 Watch: GMT IIC , HULK Posts: 310	Just been to Majorca , could not find the rolex ad in Palma. But the omega & breitling looked good value compared to uk.

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