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Old 4 August 2016, 05:16 AM   #1
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Recommend Rolex ADs in Italy ?

Hi,

I will be in Italy by the end of August (Venice, Florence, Rome).

I am interested in getting either a Sub ND or a BLNR from an AD.
Since I am from Germany tax refund does not apply to me.

Can you recommend any good ADs in those cities that might give me a good discount on either model?

I would be a bit hesitant to buy grey in Italy.

Many thanks.
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Old 4 August 2016, 05:25 AM   #2
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I visited the Cassetti rolex dealer on Ponte Vecchio just this monday. They had steel subs in stock, wasn't looking to buy anything in steel so unfortunately I can't give an answer on potential discount.
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Old 4 August 2016, 05:37 AM   #3
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I was quoted 6100 USD after VAT refund on a no date sub in ST Mark's square in Venice at the end of June. Ended up
buying a Panerai that day instead.

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Old 4 August 2016, 05:51 AM   #4
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I was quoted 6100 USD after VAT refund on a no date sub in ST Mark's square in Venice at the end of June. Ended up
buying a Panerai that day instead.

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Thanks. But since I am from the EU no tax refund for me

If I add 22% Italian VAt to that price ($6100) I could get the SubND cheaper in Germany buying grey from a local.
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Old 4 August 2016, 06:04 AM   #5
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To Rome
Brandizzi - via dei Coronari

to Bologna
Veronesi - Piazza Maggiore

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Old 4 August 2016, 07:32 AM   #6
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To Rome
Brandizzi - via dei Coronari

to Bologna
Veronesi - Piazza Maggiore

Hi,

Thanks for the info. I won't be in Bologna though.

Brandizzi in Rome seems to have pre-owned Rolex (according to Chrono 24).
Does he have new stuff as well and does he give a good discount?
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Old 4 August 2016, 08:18 AM   #7
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It is very provided ,
vintage and new model,

very kind and helpful

http://www.brandizzi.com/

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Old 4 August 2016, 09:25 AM   #8
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I visited the Cassetti rolex dealer on Ponte Vecchio just this monday. They had steel subs in stock, wasn't looking to buy anything in steel so unfortunately I can't give an answer on potential discount.
I second the Cassetti Rolex Boutique in Ponte Vecchio. Lorenzo (Cassetti) was awesome to work with and I purchased a Cellini from them while I was there last month. I did get a decent discount but the Cellini is not a popular model so I'm not sure if you will get any discount on the BLNR.

Definitely stop by and tell him Gus from Atlanta says Hi!
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Old 4 August 2016, 09:57 AM   #9
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I second the Cassetti Rolex Boutique in Ponte Vecchio. Lorenzo (Cassetti) was awesome to work with and I purchased a Cellini from them while I was there last month. I did get a decent discount but the Cellini is not a popular model so I'm not sure if you will get any discount on the BLNR.

Definitely stop by and tell him Gus from Atlanta says Hi!
Hi,

Thanks for the info. I will stop by Cassetti when in Florence.

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Old 4 August 2016, 10:07 AM   #10
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I was in Italy in July looking for a Hulk. I went into Cassetti on Ponte Vecchio and they didn't have the BLNR or Hulk. They commented that it's unusual for them to have them.

They actually seemed surprised I was wearing a BLNR.


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Old 4 August 2016, 10:10 AM   #11
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I bought in Germany in your home city from watch express hamburg. Very good experience.
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Old 4 August 2016, 10:43 AM   #12
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I visited the Cassetti rolex dealer on Ponte Vecchio just this monday. They had steel subs in stock, wasn't looking to buy anything in steel so unfortunately I can't give an answer on potential discount.
This! I've bought 4 Rolexes from Silvio at this location. Super nice guy. There was a BLNR when I was there but I didn't pull the trigger. He ended up shipping one to me.
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Old 4 August 2016, 03:37 PM   #13
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I bought in Germany in your home city from watch express hamburg. Very good experience.

I know Watchexpress Hamburg. He is a reutable Grey Seller.
However he charges more than SRP for the BLNR atm.
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Old 4 August 2016, 03:39 PM   #14
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There was a BLNR when I was there but I didn't pull the trigger. He ended up shipping one to me.
What was his price on the BLNR?

If you prefer you can PM me.
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Old 24 August 2016, 10:22 AM   #15
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Hi,
I am currently in Italy. I have found a BLNR from an AD in Germany in the meantime (German list price is better than Italian).

However I am still looking for Sub No Date at a good discount (best price in Germany was Euro 6200.00 from reputable grey dealer).
I will try Florence and Rome in the next few days.

Any good suggestions?
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Old 10 March 2018, 05:49 AM   #16
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Anyone can help in getting sub date in Rome ?
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Old 22 April 2018, 11:41 AM   #17
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This! I've bought 4 Rolexes from Silvio at this location. Super nice guy. There was a BLNR when I was there but I didn't pull the trigger. He ended up shipping one to me.
Did he ship it to the US and did you have to pay import tax ?

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