Pricing and Mfg dates

[New Buyer]

I have read the FAQ and am wondering if Rolex fired up production for the year 2006?

Also, can someone explain something I read about the 15% discount to work with and made a deal with your AD? Thanks.

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R 1987
L 1988
E 1990
X 1991
N 1991 (Nov)
C 1992
S 1993
W 1994
T 1996
U 1997 (Aug)
A 1998 (Nov)
P 2000 (Jan)
K 2001 (Sep)
Y 2002 (Sep)
F 2003 (Sep)
D 2005 (Apr)

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by New Buyer

I have read the FAQ and am wondering if Rolex fired up production for the year 2006?

Also, can someone explain something I read about the 15% discount to work with and made a deal with your AD? Thanks.

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R 1987
L 1988
E 1990
X 1991
N 1991 (Nov)
C 1992
S 1993
W 1994
T 1996
U 1997 (Aug)
A 1998 (Nov)
P 2000 (Jan)
K 2001 (Sep)
Y 2002 (Sep)
F 2003 (Sep)
D 2005 (Apr)

Sorry NB, but you might have to rephrase your entire question....it's not very clear.

Thanks - JJ

[New Buyer]

Sorry,the last time Rolex is listed as making watches (as per the FAQ) was April 2005. That was a long time ago, just about a year. Is there a new serial number to look out for that has the newest production batch made more recent than April 2005.

Secondly, I have read some postings about something that the AD have a 15% margin to work with. Some people have been able to pay in the neighbouhood of 8% off the suggested retail price at the AD. Does anyone have more inforamtion about how their pricing works?

[RogerF]

Originally Posted by New Buyer

Sorry,the last time Rolex is listed as making watches (as per the FAQ) was April 2005. That was a long time ago, just about a year. Is there a new serial number to look out for that has the newest production batch made more recent than April 2005.

Secondly, I have read some postings about something that the AD have a 15% margin to work with. Some people have been able to pay in the neighbouhood of 8% off the suggested retail price at the AD. Does anyone have more inforamtion about how their pricing works?

April 2005 is when the D serial numbers started, they make watches year round and never stop. Once they hit the serial D 999,999 they will use a different letter.


It depends on where you live, some places in the world you will see 25% off on SS models and slightly more on gold and TT models. In the US I hear that 5-10% off is the max.

[C.J.]

Roger is just about right on in reference to the pricing. Alot depends on the model you want too. A 16610 may not be discounted at all due to it's popularity. I only got 6% off my GMT. I probably could have done a little better if I had shopped around more, but the local AD wasn't budging from there.

[padi56]

Agree with Rodger to what you get a discount on, is down to your bargaining skills.Don't read to much into serial date letters,basically most Rolex watches have not changed that much in 50 odd years.

[djasniew]

It is possible to get a 15% discount in the US. I was given 15% on an SD last week. It all depends on the AD you deal with.

[Mr. K]

Originally Posted by djasniew

It is possible to get a 15% discount in the US. I was given 15% on an SD last week. It all depends on the AD you deal with.

Agreed, some ADs will discount some won't. At the very least if you pay cash they should take 3% off. Or you could buy out of state and save on tax.

Keep trying for a discount and know that they can be had. Just knowing that info can be helpful.