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7 January 2006, 10:13 PM | #1 |
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Submariner - (50th Anniversary Edition)
Hi, just want to say I'm new and I'm liking this forum. i'm looking to buy the 50th anniversay watch.
I know the MSRP is $4875, what do you guys think a true market price is? and should I buy from these places? http://www.steindiamonds.com/watches_view_details.asp listing for $6195 And http://www.abouttime.com/abouttime/rolexmens.invtc.html thanks for your advise! |
7 January 2006, 10:44 PM | #2 |
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Well myself would have to be very desperate to pay more than list for any Rolex watch.I Like the kemit, but for what it is,IMO not worth the extra cost over the normal standard Sub.Welcome to TRF both links are quite a bit over list price,but the choice is in your hands,its your money.
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7 January 2006, 11:06 PM | #3 | |
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thanks for your input. do you know if I order from a rolex retailer how long the wait is?
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8 January 2006, 12:01 AM | #5 | |
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I see, can you recommend any sites to buy from? I searched for a few hoursbut couldn't find anything.
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8 January 2006, 12:35 AM | #6 |
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Just thought I'd pop in and say welcome. Sorry I can't help with sites to buy from, due to my location I have no experience of American dealers. Be patient though because I'm sure there will be someone along soon to advise.
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8 January 2006, 12:47 AM | #7 |
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Since they are not limited editions, they should become more available now, as the initial (unwarranted) rush to obtain them has diminished.
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Hi ez,
And a big welcome to TRF. Just a thought here, pal. Do you have any access to an Authorised Dealer (AD) near by to where you live? If you do, then I'd go straight there and not even bother with any of the sites you've listed. Good luck and keep us posted. JJ
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8 January 2006, 06:27 AM | #9 |
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Hello, ez, and welcome to TRF.
Depending on where you are located, if you can find an AD, I would try there first. You probably won't get much, if any, discount from an AD, especially if you are a first time buyer there. If you're in Las Vegas or Atlantic City, don't bother with casino jewelers. You won't get squat from them in the way of discounts unless you know someone. Alternatively, you could call AboutTime to have them quote a price to you and then check with an AD near you. Good luck on the hunt. Hopefully you'll get a deal you can live with and get the watch you want. In the meantime, stick around here and keep posting to this madhouse.
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If you live in NJ or will travel to get the watch .... I might be able to get one for you at list at an AD.
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Welcome ez! If you go to your local ad and have them put you on the list for one you should be ok,plus for the future it would be a good idea to establish a relationship with an ad for repair or discount's on future watches . Just dont expect any discount on the lv..
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I am ok with paying MRSP. I live in San Francisco, may I ask where I can find an AD? Thanks for all your help. :-)
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8 January 2006, 09:46 AM | #13 |
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I just called an AD in burlingame and was told they only get a few a year and reserve them for loyal customers. I guess no luck there.
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EZ, welcome to TRF!!
As for the LV, they are popping up more and more on the web from reputable dealers for good prices. I am not recommending buy from these people, but if they are lowering their prices, the dealers may be getting more so hang in there.
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thanks for the welcome guys! I will keep trying, if you guys happen to come across a AD that will do it, let me know as I'm wanting to get that and also a 116261 as well, but that one should be able to discount around 20%. Thanks
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thanks for the offer Rev, but i'm all the way in the west coast and i don't forsee myself going there in the near future. Is there anyway the dealer there can work with a dealer in my area to get me the same deal?
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You will never see one...
That is what my AD here in the Desert told me. I ordered one form a dealer out of state.
Something often said here is to "establish" a relationship with a dealer. Well, to me it should be the other way around. To be told I will never see one by some fool in a jewelery store is pure crap. When people come to me for our services, they don't have to establish anything with me, I will do anything for our clients, large and small, so for me to hear this from some dummy behind a counter, well... Anyway, if you want the green watch, like I did, just pay the extra money and get it and enjoy it. They are very hard to find at MSRP and the dam dealers play games with them. The thing that gets me upset with sales people is they prejudge. Here, I have this dumb kid tell me I will never see the LV, ever. I have worked for seven President's of the United States, and this person lays that on me. After all I have done in my career I think I can track down and buy a watch. Best of luck, President Rolex |
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They're not too hard to find in Canada. I expressed some interest in them with my AD out of pure curiosity (and told her as much) and yet two months later I somehow was the first to get the call, and I have yet to purchase anything from this AD. And this was about six months after they were introduced.
I would never pay above list price for anything. Be patient and put your name in at as many ADs as you can. ADs never know what they get from Rolex until the shipment arrives at the start of each month. So it's generally a waiting game, unless someone has one in stock with no 'dibs' on it. |
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11 January 2006, 05:33 AM | #26 |
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Price this site
http://www.steindiamonds.com/watches_view_details.asp I see it says they have a lifetime warrenty? I thought Rolex only offers 2? |
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