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4 June 2006, 12:08 AM | #1 |
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After grabbing in anticipation the 16610 LV Sub late last night I came across the TT Y achtmaster like the one JJ has as his avatar....
It looks so damn good in person I now think I want it! Compared to the platinum version, for the extra 400.00 I believe, I think it is like a work of art. Okay, Roebel's said they would do 8200.00 without charging tax..... I also came across a dealer (not AD for Rolex ) and he said that the markup on a ROlex from Rolex to dealer was insane!!! So I guess I have questions about the retail price. Is it worth getting the watch in question for lets say 20% off and not go to an AD or pay the full amt and having peace of mind??? thanks-l |
4 June 2006, 12:26 AM | #2 |
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LOL @ your username!
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That's a tough decision. I, personally would rather go through an AD if buying a new watch, but that's just me though. I would think you could get a fair bit off of the TT YM at an AD. Good luck
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20% sounds fantastic!!! BE CAREFUL!! That discount would bring the price down a too-good-to-be-true $6,560!! Are you prepared to risk that? Check out the watch with an AD even if you have to pay a hundred bucks to do so. If all is well then you will be saving a big chunk of $$$. Good luck, pal - JJ
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4 June 2006, 07:58 AM | #6 |
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yeah, my user name is pretty funny!!!! I'll probably change it since I can afford one after buying it last night!
JJ, that TT Yachtmaster is so damn nice in person, but how in the world would an AD let it go for 7,000.00?? I'm not new to sales but the world of Rolex is anyone's oyster it seems. It appears these are not random or common because my countless window shopping efforts have led me to believe. I mean I have seen the full size Platinum at almost EVERY AD's window, even though I dig em. Still Locally Frederick Roebel has one for the list, so how to get it for 7,000.00??? Is the Platinum going for 7850? |
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I hope you will grace TRF with pics of your new purchase! Wear in the best of health!
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I mean if I can get it for that price OTD then I will just do it! It looks too good! |
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On a TT model, you should be able o get a decent discount from an AD.
If you can get a dealer out of state you do not have to pay tax either. |
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7 June 2006, 09:41 PM | #12 |
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7011 sounds like a price in Mexico. (7380 list in Mexico minus 5% discount) 8200 is list in the US, and it's tough to get dealers to budge from that price. Especially on the blue dial. The white dial TT YM is much more common around me. Other countries don't have as much trouble. Because I picked mine up outside the US, I was at 7000 out the door. THat was without pushing them on price.
The platinum does have a list of 7850 in the US. |
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Mine was US$ 6400 out the door.
I also bought a GMT II in black for a friend for US$ 3600. Cheers, Steve-O
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WOW!! You seem to be getting super-fabulous deals!! How the hell do you manage that?
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8 June 2006, 05:56 PM | #16 |
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I go to one of only two ADs for Rolex here in Bahrain. I found if you paid cash, he was cheaper than the Bahrian and Dubai duty free as well.
The store is called "The Modern Art Studio W.L.L." They sell Longine, Rolex and Tudor. Basically, I couldn't afford not to buy another watch. If I think like my wife when she shops..."I made money." Cheers, Steve-O
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Yep, there is no denying, 6400 for a TT is a fantastic price. Nice work!
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