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qhbl · 15 July 2017, 03:58 AM

I really need to add a non PM piece to my collection and I think a Hulk would be nice.

So... where is that I can find one? I am in the UK and ideally would like it without paying over the odds.

My local AD is trying to find one in his branch network but not sure if/when he will find one.

116500LN · 15 July 2017, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by qhbl

I am in the UK

May the odds be ever in your favor.

Mystro · 15 July 2017, 04:07 AM

Oh man, in the UK is tough for any SS Rolex but a Hulk will be brutal. I know of a super clean like new LVc from a trusted forum seller in the states.

AK797 · 15 July 2017, 04:08 AM

I would contact as many ADs as you can who will try to source one for you even tho you may not be local, give it three months and then if you can't find one I'd buy unworn from a reseller as a price rise is due by end of year I expect as the UK situation is untenable.

watchmework · 15 July 2017, 04:10 AM

I saw one in my AD this morning...that was in the US though, come pay us a visit!

qhbl · 15 July 2017, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 116500LN

May the odds be ever in your favor.

I know the situation is really pathetic!!

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Oh man, in the UK is tough for any SS Rolex but a Hulk will be brutal. I know of a super clean like new LVc from a trusted forum seller in the states.

Trying to find an unworn/new for the moment. Will look at US based Trusted seller if you find one. Thanks

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I would contact as many ADs as you can who will try to source one for you even tho you may not be local, give it three months and then if you can't find one I'd buy unworn from a reseller as a price rise is due by end of year I expect as the UK situation is untenable.

Tried to call a few and it feels like I am asking them for welfare money! Grrr
Some won't even take my name on the list, some want deposit and an exclusivity too. I am like wtf... exclusivity to go on the list...

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I saw one in my AD this morning...that was in the US though, come pay us a visit!

I think finding a trusted seller with an unworn is probably worth the risk! But flying overseas just for a watch is kinda extreme...

tyler1980 · 15 July 2017, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by qhbl

I really need to add a non PM piece to my collection and I think a Hulk would be nice.

So... where is that I can find one? I am in the UK and ideally would like it without paying over the odds.

My local AD is trying to find one in his branch network but not sure if/when he will find one.

Spain, France, US, Antarctica.... all better options than the UK unless you go grey market. Keep in mind the grey prices are not that bad on the Hulk and are pretty close to retail prices in Euros so its not really a premium its more of a compensation for extremely low UK retail prices relative to the rest of the world.
Retail in France is about £7275 so compare that price to grey.

Nairn1980 · 15 July 2017, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

I saw one in my AD this morning...that was in the US though, come pay us a visit!

USA price is crazy expensive though.

Cheaper paying premium in the UK than buying from USA.

qhbl · 15 July 2017, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Spain, France, US, Antarctica.... all better options than the UK unless you go grey market. Keep in mind the grey prices are not that bad on the Hulk and are pretty close to retail prices in Euros so its not really a premium its more of a compensation for extremely low UK retail prices relative to the rest of the world.
Retail in France is about £7275 so compare that price to grey.

I kinda keep thinking that if I have to go on a witch hunt then might as well start looking for the DaytonaC too. Who thought watch buying would be a full time job...

jaySL350 · 15 July 2017, 04:33 AM

Brand new at wf for £7750 the other day but i imagine it will be gone by now also iconic up North have a bnib for around the same unless thats gone as well,,,,,jay

tyler1980 · 15 July 2017, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

Brand new at wf for £7750 the other day but i imagine it will be gone by now also iconic up North have a bnib for around the same unless thats gone as well,,,,,jay

there you go. £475 above the price you would pay anyway if you sourced one from an AD in europe at retail price. Way cheaper than sourcing from the US as technically you would have to declare it and pay duty. Small price to pay to avoid all the hassles of finding on at a UK AD and you can have it tomorrow(if its still there).

qhbl · 15 July 2017, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

Brand new at wf for £7750 the other day but i imagine it will be gone by now also iconic up North have a bnib for around the same unless thats gone as well,,,,,jay

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/rolex...-116610lv.html

~£1k premium and even then over 2 months wait. Are these guys for real?

None at WF :(

Stevec14 · 15 July 2017, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by qhbl

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/rolex...-116610lv.html

~£1k premium and even then over 2 months wait. Are these guys for real?

None at WF :(

They have 3 in the Canary Wharf branch of wf as was trying on yesterday. They hadn't put them on the website for some reason.....

qhbl · 15 July 2017, 04:47 AM

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They have 3 in the Canary Wharf branch of wf as was trying on yesterday. They hadn't put them on the website for some reason.....

Thanks for the heads up. On it tomorrow...

jaySL350 · 15 July 2017, 04:49 AM

i imagine WF have quite a few but they sure as hell wont put them all up at once,,,,,
give it a couple of days and they will have another,,,,,jay

Stevec14 · 15 July 2017, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by qhbl

Thanks for the heads up. On it tomorrow...

They had 4 but one sold. The others were all between 7,300 and 7,550 and ranging between 6 and 18 months old from memory.

I'm seriously tempted to pull the trigger myself next week. I can't get the bloody thing out of my head.

jaySL350 · 15 July 2017, 04:52 AM

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Thanks for the heads up. On it tomorrow...

id you do go to CW then ensure you get your parking validated as they charge a small fortune to park and the best of luck,,,,jay

qhbl · 15 July 2017, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

They had 4 but one sold. The others were all between 7,300 and 7,550 and ranging between 6 and 18 months old from memory.

I'm seriously tempted to pull the trigger myself next week. I can't get the bloody thing out of my head.

Oh... was looking for a new one...

Stevec14 · 15 July 2017, 04:57 AM

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Oh... was looking for a new one...

Oh well, is an option anyway. I believe at least one was unworn.

jaySL350 · 15 July 2017, 04:59 AM

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Oh... was looking for a new one...

hey Ghbl,,,,
if you call watchfinder at hq in Maidstone and ask for Richard Brockman,,
He will sort you out ,,,,jay

Dr.Brian · 15 July 2017, 05:51 AM

Call the Us ADs in the major cities you might want to visit.
Have them hold one for you.
Fly over for a long weekend adventure.
My AD had one not long ago. I've seen them around.

qhbl · 15 July 2017, 05:59 AM

What is the MSRP in the USofA?

Nairn1980 · 15 July 2017, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Call the Us ADs in the major cities you might want to visit.
Have them hold one for you.
Fly over for a long weekend adventure.
My AD had one not long ago. I've seen them around.

Do you know quite how much that would cost?

The watch alone is significantly more expensive in the USA ($9050 plus tax)

Then add UK VAT.....

Then add the cost of the trip.....

That would be a crazy expensive LV. Far better to put the work in and source one in the UK at list of £6,600 (just over $8,000)

I looked at one in Florida and the AD wanted $9,050 plus tax. Add the VAT and the travel and you'll see the cost difference.

Mystro · 15 July 2017, 08:13 AM

Its worth it.... Good luck on you quest.

caoliang38 · 15 July 2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by qhbl

I really need to add a non PM piece to my collection and I think a Hulk would be nice.

So... where is that I can find one? I am in the UK and ideally would like it without paying over the odds.

My local AD is trying to find one in his branch network but not sure if/when he will find one.

Come to Chicago. At lease three stores I have seen them.

Nairn1980 · 15 July 2017, 04:44 PM

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Come to Chicago. At lease three stores I have seen them.

Did you see above about USA pricing?

Steve36Efc · 15 July 2017, 05:12 PM

Tough to get from a UK AD at the moment but not impossible you could get lucky. Time is not on your side I feel due to current UK pricing. Good luck

chickennho · 15 July 2017, 06:27 PM

ADs in Vietnam always have Hulk in their showcase :D

tyler1980 · 15 July 2017, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Did you see above about USA pricing?

stevedssd · 15 July 2017, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Spain, France, US, Antarctica.... all better options than the UK unless you go grey market. Keep in mind the grey prices are not that bad on the Hulk and are pretty close to retail prices in Euros so its not really a premium its more of a compensation for extremely low UK retail prices relative to the rest of the world.
Retail in France is about £7275 so compare that price to grey.

Nicely sums things up. UK grey prices are still below EU and US AD prices (even without 20% to pay on returning from the US). As has been said the current UK situation is unsustainable and Rolex will surely look to correct this to some extent with another price increase over the coming months. So buying BNIB from a UK Grey dealer with reasonable mark-up on RRP may not be that bad an option.........and you get the watch you want now

15 July 2017, 03:58 AM	#1
qhbl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 150	Where can I find a new Hulk? I really need to add a non PM piece to my collection and I think a Hulk would be nice. So... where is that I can find one? I am in the UK and ideally would like it without paying over the odds. My local AD is trying to find one in his branch network but not sure if/when he will find one. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Black Dial 116618LN - 2016

15 July 2017, 04:07 AM	#3
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,696	Oh man, in the UK is tough for any SS Rolex but a Hulk will be brutal. I know of a super clean like new LVc from a trusted forum seller in the states. __________________

15 July 2017, 05:51 AM	#21
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,897	Call the Us ADs in the major cities you might want to visit. Have them hold one for you. Fly over for a long weekend adventure. My AD had one not long ago. I've seen them around. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

15 July 2017, 05:59 AM	#22
qhbl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 150	What is the MSRP in the USofA? __________________ Current Collection: Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Black Dial 116618LN - 2016

15 July 2017, 08:13 AM	#24
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,696	Its worth it.... Good luck on you quest. __________________

15 July 2017, 04:08 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	I would contact as many ADs as you can who will try to source one for you even tho you may not be local, give it three months and then if you can't find one I'd buy unworn from a reseller as a price rise is due by end of year I expect as the UK situation is untenable.

15 July 2017, 04:10 AM	#5
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I saw one in my AD this morning...that was in the US though, come pay us a visit!

15 July 2017, 04:33 AM	#10
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Brand new at wf for £7750 the other day but i imagine it will be gone by now also iconic up North have a bnib for around the same unless thats gone as well,,,,,jay

15 July 2017, 04:49 AM	#15
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	i imagine WF have quite a few but they sure as hell wont put them all up at once,,,,, give it a couple of days and they will have another,,,,,jay

15 July 2017, 05:12 PM	#27
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Tough to get from a UK AD at the moment but not impossible you could get lucky. Time is not on your side I feel due to current UK pricing. Good luck

15 July 2017, 06:27 PM	#28
chickennho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Khanh Location: Somewhere Watch: All gone Posts: 133	ADs in Vietnam always have Hulk in their showcase :D

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