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19 August 2020, 04:21 AM | #1 |
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Any recent AD price flexibility in PM models?
I know this has been asked before, but looking for recent experiences. I’m considering ordering a white gold sub (116619LB) or white gold Daytona (116509) from my AD. Generally, the secondary market for some PM models can be a little softer than their SS counterparts. Nevertheless, I’d prefer to give my AD the business if I can. Has anyone had reasonable luck getting money off any of these? If not, I know there are other benefits to continued relationship building. Just curious others experiences in similar situations?
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19 August 2020, 04:41 AM | #2 |
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A “relationship” isn’t worth giving a reseller $5,000-$8,000 more than the market price. My 2 cents.
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19 August 2020, 04:50 AM | #3 |
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19 August 2020, 05:21 AM | #5 |
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No flex here , 116508 Green at list , A month later 116500 white dial at list
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19 August 2020, 05:21 AM | #6 |
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Call your AD and ask for both watches with a discount. I doubt your AD could even get these two references for you anytime soon. If the Sub is discontinued then not likely to get the 166519LB and which dial do you want on the Daytona? also blue dial? Two watches you probably have to wait to get and I doubt they are discounting anything since inventory of any watches seems to be low.
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19 August 2020, 05:32 AM | #7 |
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Just bought a 116509 from a Rolex boutique last week, full retail no discount, but I did get a nice leather Rolex watch roll as a gift.
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19 August 2020, 05:38 AM | #8 |
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I spoke with the AD the other day and apparently they get approximately 1-2 white gold Daytona each year... one in OF and one in full WG bracelet. May be 2 a year if they are lucky... not sure about other PM but PM Daytona is definitely not going lower than MSRP.
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Another way to look at it is that not everyone is interested in getting a hot SS model from an AD. Hell they are not even interested in becoming best friends with an AD. They are just walking in to buy an over priced, mass produced luxury watch in PM and would like some discount off the inflated suggested price... |
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19 August 2020, 05:52 AM | #10 |
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As my Alabama Granny used to say, "Well bless your heart"...
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19 August 2020, 05:56 AM | #12 |
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Received 10% off 116619lb and was offered same discount for a YG DD40.
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19 August 2020, 05:56 AM | #13 |
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My experience is that discount is not so much the PM but which model. I received a discount on RG Cellini late last year and a discount on WG DJ. AD didn’t blink an eye when they said “no discount” on my TT Bluesy last month. My opinion is AD is not offering discounts on PM sport watches because of demand where other models in less demand may motivate the AD to discount to keep moving inventory.
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19 August 2020, 05:57 AM | #14 |
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She also use to say, "Isn't that special"...
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I’ve bought a PM Rootbeer and YG Sub both this month from different AD’s and no discount! Ironically one just texted me and offered a Platinum Daytona but with the two purchase and just recently moving this month I don’t love it enough for the price! My main AD doesn’t do deposits but said I would get first choice at the next WG GMT and I’ve also asked for a PM Daytona either green or blue! Told my SA I would rather fork over a little more for a Gem piece if they get one this year!
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There used to be a standard 20%, then 10, 5, and now pretty much nil. Especially on PM Daytonas and al other sports. If you find a discount take it, my guess is we're pretty much at the point where if you want a Rolex, any Rolex except for Cellini or some DJ's it's at list.
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19 August 2020, 07:03 AM | #20 |
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You can't walk into an AD in the UK and get a WG Daytona, let alone a SS version, in the UK so a discount isn't even worth thinking about here!
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19 August 2020, 07:12 AM | #21 |
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I got about 10% off my PM bluesy last week. But I did buy a DD in gold at full price also.
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19 August 2020, 07:15 AM | #22 |
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She was..Good Southern Baptist lady from the deep south! Thank you...
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19 August 2020, 07:30 AM | #23 |
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No discounts these days.
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19 August 2020, 08:22 AM | #24 |
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The full price is the fair price.
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19 August 2020, 10:42 AM | #25 |
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Consistent with what my AD said about the 116519. Therefore, no discount.
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19 August 2020, 01:43 PM | #27 |
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My AD only offers a 1.3% discount on all models if paying with cash. Other than that, no discount.
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19 August 2020, 01:47 PM | #28 |
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No discount on my recent PM...
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19 August 2020, 04:09 PM | #29 |
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19 August 2020, 04:47 PM | #30 |
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Minor single digits may be possible
But not much more on popular pieces On sitting pieces, wiggle room |
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