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Genuine Rolexes Online
Am looking for any recomended Rolex retailers online. If ou have bought bad or good your assistance would be appreciated.
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Well you will not get any authorised Rolex dealers on-line,only grey market dealers. Myself in the UK,and have bought a few from these people 100% trustworthy, and sell genuine new and used watches.And John the owner, and a very helpful lady Dee,and will do ever thing in there power that you the customer is 100% satisfied.
http://www.watches.co.uk/results.php...c317e200774c4e
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Dont ask me why but the SS Daytona commands a greater asking price than retail on the grey market.And from what I hear even certain ADs charge premium prices, have seen the S.Steel models for $11000 plus.
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ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder ![]() |
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Exactly truly bastards
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And a big welcome to TRF. ![]() Be very careful there 'cause you're treading on egg shells. Rolex clearly states that they NEVER sell over the net - only through their Authorised Dealers. So unless you really know the seller very well and 100% sure of his credentials, you should really go to an AD for complete peace of mind and a genuine Rolex on your wrist. Good luck - JJ ![]()
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Welcome to TRF, Phil. Glad you joined our party here. Stick around and partake of the joviality.
As for on-line dealers, JJ and Peter have it right. Rolex does not sell on-line, only through brick & morter ADs. There are some reputable grey market dealers who can be trusted. Padi gave one one. Another is www.alanfurman.com. In addition to their on line business, they have a store about 2 miles from where I live. But as JJ said, your safest bet is to head to a good AD who will deal with you. Some of our other Aussie members may be able to put you onto good leads there.
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Hi Phil. Welcome to TRF. Personally if you're buying new, I would go with an AD also. It gives you piece of mind. Good luck and let us know how things work out for you.
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Hi guys, If i was to go to an AD will they be flexible with the price? Do i just ask for a lower price if the serial number is from an older watch? Any suggestions on stores i should go too? I found this website. Let me know what you guys think http://www.swissluxury.com/rolex-wat...ld-jubilee.htm thanks
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Welcome to TRF. I would avoid those guys and instead try Alan Furman....here's the link: http://www.alanfurman.com/noframes/rolex1.html#pres However, if it's your very first Rolex, I think an AD would be the best way to go!! ![]() Discounts are available, but would vary from model to model. Which one were you thinking of? The TT models are more discountable than the SS Sports ones. DJs also give the AD more flexibility on discounting as compared with the sports ones, especially the SS ones. Cheers - JJ
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Hi JJ,
Im interested in a Datejust Whitegold Jubilee with a fluted bezel with diamond markers. What should i look for. And how much discounts should i expect. Authorized dealers ive been to just have a price. It is my first Rolex so i think an AD would be sweet but how will the price fair vs alanfurman? |
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The diamond markers are not as popular, so ADs would be glad to move them off asap. Good luck - JJ
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Hey slim. Welcome to TRF. I would check prices with an AD vs alanfurman. See what kind of discount you can get from the AD and if it's only a matter of a few hundred pesos difference,I'd go with the AD. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
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Hey guys so AD as in stores at the mall such as Ben Bridge and stuff? Or would i have to search for some local family owned buisnesses? I am prepared to pay with cash. So if you guys have any suggestions on stores to visit im open to all suggestions. Thanks!
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Not too sure what you mean by family owned businesses. Just go into a regular and authorised Rolex dealer. The diamond DJ with WG bezel should be easily discountable. Go with the new style Jubilee, all solid links and concealed clasp bracelet. Remember, this bracelet is all SS with centre links polished. Very dressy and superbly matched up with the kinda dial and WG bezel you're looking at. Good luck and do keep us updated. JJ ![]()
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The guys are right, an AD is the best bet for a new watch, but there are a few guys down here who have both brick & mortar stores & websites who are reputable. Nick Hacko from Clockmaker is one, I haven't bought anything from him but he is always a pleasure to talk to and very knowledgeable & trustworthy. http://www.clockmaker.com.au/ Also check out http://www.thewatchgallery.com.au/ I've dealt with Chris before and always keep an eye on his site. However, always take things with a grain of salt & have the watch verified if you can, it pays to be paranoid! Good luck! ![]()
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Hi Otis,
While that Nicholas guy's site is worth a looksee, his prices are way over the top!! I mean, just look at the price on that 1986 TT Blue Sub. ![]() JJ
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Im having trouble locating an Authorized Dealer. Can anyone help? I am from San Diego, California
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Yea most of them arent Authorized Dealers. Just Ben Bridge. So if they aren't an AD. They come with a Certificate of Authenticity is that the same thing?
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Hey guys, heres an update on my DJ. I went to two AD's today. retail for the watch was 6800. The first one said they can give me the DJ for 6960.65 out the door with tax. The second store qouted me 6700 out the door. I had cash on hand and those were the prices. The 2nd store said that if they ship the watch out of state i could be able to avoid taxes and get the watch for 6300. So i purchased it for 6300. It was below retail without tax. Sad part is that they needed to order my watch directly from rolex so i have to wait 3 weeks.
Let me know what you guys think. Did i get ripped off? Honest opinions are welcome. Cheers P.S both AD said that prices were going up on the 15th is that true? |
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Yes, prices are supposed to go up in October, but I think you could have got a better deal on that watch. Alan Furman is offering the same watch for $5,780 after discount. So your AD is miles away. Here's the link again for your to check. http://www.alanfurman.com/noframes/rolex1.html#pres JJ
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Hey JJ, yea i saw the Alanfurman offer but there not an AD. Everyone on her said to buy from an AD instead. So i figured 400 more to purchase from an AD would be better then ordering from an online site. So i paid an extra 400 for piece of mind. I think they couldnt go lower on the price because they did not have the watch there to sell to me. So it wasnt really a slow mover. They had to order one from rolex. Well maybe i should have bought it from alan furman. The AD's i went too didn't give much room for negotiation. Not very flexible at all. So i was happy to get any discount. Now the countdown continues until i get to pick it up.
Ill post picks when i get the watch. Thanks for your help |
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