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Dr.Tautology · 11 September 2018, 05:10 AM

Hey guys I just wanted to get your opinions on whether I am getting a good deal. My local AD has offered me a new Explorer II Polar at MSRP but agreed to waive the sales tax. This saves me about $688 on a brand new watch. They love to go on and on about how scarce these are, but honestly I see them all over the place.

This is about the difference I would save if I went ahead and purchased it pre-owned. Should I pull the trigger or hold out for a steeper discount?

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Heff · 11 September 2018, 05:15 AM

Seems like a decent discount given the current environment. I personally don’t delay gratification for only saving a few bucks. I would rather wear it now.

Plus, who is to say the discount is going to get better? It could get worse.

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Keadog · 11 September 2018, 07:03 AM

One of my favorites. My tool watch - so easy to read.

Watchflair · 11 September 2018, 07:04 AM

Discounts on ANY SS Sports models are getting harder and harder to come by. If they are willing to waive the tax and you like the watch then make the move. You also get the 5 year warranty from Rolex which would make the Pre Owned option less appealing in my opinion.

typical · 11 September 2018, 07:30 AM

I’d jump on it if I had the money set aside and were looking for an Explorer II. Not too much to think about.

droptopman · 11 September 2018, 08:34 AM

It you like the watch, go for it. Not telling when the market might get better or if it gets worse before it gets better....or if it ever gets better.

Jimbogigolo · 11 September 2018, 09:37 AM

This is cray. I remember exp 2 was discounted at least 10-15% off plus no tax. Oh how times have changed...

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ckaynyc · 13 September 2018, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbogigolo

This is cray. I remember exp 2 was discounted at least 10-15% off plus no tax. Oh how times have changed...

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LOL, I got my SubC 15% off and it was only 18 months ago.

Dr.Tautology · 13 September 2018, 07:56 AM

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LOL, I got my SubC 15% off and it was only 18 months ago.

Care to share the AD?

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Harry-57 · 13 September 2018, 09:06 AM

I asked for and got a discount on my Polar this year. If the dealer had said "no" I still would have bought it. It's what I wanted. The discount was a bonus. I know for a fact that I wouldn't get a discount today from that AD for that watch. Those days are over. For the time being.

descartes · 13 September 2018, 09:22 AM

Great avatar name!

A friend recently purchased an Ex. II in the airport in Frankfurt and got a slightly better deal after return of VAT, but the deal you are getting is as what he was offered in the states before going abroad.

shaunylw · 13 September 2018, 09:40 AM

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Care to share the AD?

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18 months is a pretty long time ago. My AD had a BLNR in the case multiple times around that same period. A hulk sat in there forever as well as multiple subs and explorers. In Rolex years, 18 months ago was a very different time.

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Chadridv · 13 September 2018, 09:42 AM

it might be difficult to get a discount on this watch these days, but IMO this model is not "scarce", at least here in the US. I live in NY where the shelves are typically almost all TTs and PMs, but I usually do still see a SS YM and EX2.

At full retail even without the tax, I don't see this as an amazing deal, but I don't think it's bad either. I'd definitely get it if you love the watch.

lenfried29 · 13 September 2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Tautology

Hey guys I just wanted to get your opinions on whether I am getting a good deal. My local AD has offered me a new Explorer II Polar at MSRP but agreed to waive the sales tax. This saves me about $688 on a brand new watch. They love to go on and on about how scarce these are, but honestly I see them all over the place.

This is about the difference I would save if I went ahead and purchased it pre-owned. Should I pull the trigger or hold out for a steeper discount?

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Actually I'm in the same situation as you. Have insight pre-owned Explorer II only 1.5 year old with all papers and box + rubber b with matching orange stripe for around $6k and no tax. Or buy from AD for $8K no tax. But my dilemma is that I'm on the waiting list for Daytona C which may materialized at the end of the year.
I like Explorer II a lot though. Tough decision

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Nikrnic · 13 September 2018, 09:49 AM

I bought mine 3 months ago and my AD gave me 7.5% off and no tax or tax included. I did buy 3 Rolexs from them this year so we do get along ok. I'd say do it that's a fair deal for today,, Its going to be a dark Christmas for Rolex customers.

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Dr.Tautology · 13 September 2018, 10:01 AM

My luck isn't great. I went in to buy the watch yesterday. The dealer set it on the table and asked me to inspect it. Looked it over, and there was a ding on one of the lugs staring back at me. He was very apologetic and clearly not happy as was I. He offered to either double the discount or order me another. I told him that I couldn't buy it with the ding. He said it will probably be another 2 months wait max, but he did order it and is speaking with his rep to see if he can get it expedited.

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R!$ · 13 September 2018, 11:23 AM

Go 4 it

Dr.Tautology · 13 September 2018, 11:30 AM

I guess I can't respond to my own thread?

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Tools · 13 September 2018, 11:35 AM

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I guess I can't respond to my own thread?

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Sure you can...……………………..

…… But please don't continue to pound on the enter button when it says "needs moderator approval" and load up the forum with dozens of duplicates we have to go through..

Dr.Tautology · 13 September 2018, 11:38 AM

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Sure you can...……………………..

…… But please don't continue to pound on the enter button when it says "needs moderator approval" and load up the forum with dozens of duplicates we have to go through..

No clue why the post would require moderation. I submitted it once over an hour ago and it never went up so I just figured the post failed and I tried again.

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Old Expat Beast · 13 September 2018, 01:04 PM

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No clue why the post would require moderation. I submitted it once over an hour ago and it never went up so I just figured the post failed and I tried again.

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Because you're new. It's an automatic security measure that keeps out trolls and spammers. After ten posts the software will stop doing it. Like Larry says, once is enough.

11 September 2018, 05:10 AM	#1
Dr.Tautology "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 37	Explorer II Deal Hey guys I just wanted to get your opinions on whether I am getting a good deal. My local AD has offered me a new Explorer II Polar at MSRP but agreed to waive the sales tax. This saves me about $688 on a brand new watch. They love to go on and on about how scarce these are, but honestly I see them all over the place. This is about the difference I would save if I went ahead and purchased it pre-owned. Should I pull the trigger or hold out for a steeper discount? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

11 September 2018, 07:04 AM	#4
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,876	Discounts on ANY SS Sports models are getting harder and harder to come by. If they are willing to waive the tax and you like the watch then make the move. You also get the 5 year warranty from Rolex which would make the Pre Owned option less appealing in my opinion. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

11 September 2018, 08:34 AM	#6
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	It you like the watch, go for it. Not telling when the market might get better or if it gets worse before it gets better....or if it ever gets better. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

13 September 2018, 09:22 AM	#11
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	Great avatar name! A friend recently purchased an Ex. II in the airport in Frankfurt and got a slightly better deal after return of VAT, but the deal you are getting is as what he was offered in the states before going abroad. __________________ I have a weakness for Travel Watches, Platinum, Vintage Rolex and 1960s Divers

13 September 2018, 09:42 AM	#13
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	it might be difficult to get a discount on this watch these days, but IMO this model is not "scarce", at least here in the US. I live in NY where the shelves are typically almost all TTs and PMs, but I usually do still see a SS YM and EX2. At full retail even without the tax, I don't see this as an amazing deal, but I don't think it's bad either. I'd definitely get it if you love the watch. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

11 September 2018, 05:15 AM	#2
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	Seems like a decent discount given the current environment. I personally don’t delay gratification for only saving a few bucks. I would rather wear it now. Plus, who is to say the discount is going to get better? It could get worse. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 September 2018, 07:03 AM	#3
Keadog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 358	One of my favorites. My tool watch - so easy to read.

11 September 2018, 07:30 AM	#5
typical "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 4	I’d jump on it if I had the money set aside and were looking for an Explorer II. Not too much to think about.

11 September 2018, 09:37 AM	#7
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,527	This is cray. I remember exp 2 was discounted at least 10-15% off plus no tax. Oh how times have changed... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

13 September 2018, 09:06 AM	#10
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,678	I asked for and got a discount on my Polar this year. If the dealer had said "no" I still would have bought it. It's what I wanted. The discount was a bonus. I know for a fact that I wouldn't get a discount today from that AD for that watch. Those days are over. For the time being.

13 September 2018, 09:49 AM	#15
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I bought mine 3 months ago and my AD gave me 7.5% off and no tax or tax included. I did buy 3 Rolexs from them this year so we do get along ok. I'd say do it that's a fair deal for today,, Its going to be a dark Christmas for Rolex customers. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

13 September 2018, 10:01 AM	#16
Dr.Tautology "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 37	My luck isn't great. I went in to buy the watch yesterday. The dealer set it on the table and asked me to inspect it. Looked it over, and there was a ding on one of the lugs staring back at me. He was very apologetic and clearly not happy as was I. He offered to either double the discount or order me another. I told him that I couldn't buy it with the ding. He said it will probably be another 2 months wait max, but he did order it and is speaking with his rep to see if he can get it expedited. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

13 September 2018, 11:23 AM	#17
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Go 4 it

13 September 2018, 11:30 AM	#18
Dr.Tautology "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 37	I guess I can't respond to my own thread? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

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