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cc75 · 4 December 2019, 03:17 AM

Me. Bought 9 Rolex at MSRP or below !
Unfortunately lost money when i sold someones.

Watchflair · 4 December 2019, 03:18 AM

I've never paid more than MSRP.

fsprow · 4 December 2019, 03:19 AM

Yes indeed. I view watches as a depreciating asset (although some may hold or increase in value) to be kept a long time. If I want a watch and it is not available from an AD - and if I (subjectively) think the price is fair and affordable - I buy it from a reputable reseller.

Same with cars, boats, whatever. Nothing sacred in MSRP to me, just the market price.

gccmd · 4 December 2019, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsprow

Yes indeed. I view watches as a depreciating asset (although some may hold or increase in value) to be kept a long time. If I want a watch and it is not available from an AD - and if I (subjectively) think the price is fair and affordable - I buy it from a reputable reseller.

Same with cars, boats, whatever. Nothing sacred in MSRP to me.

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Token74 · 4 December 2019, 03:26 AM

I haven’t. But I would.

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al503 · 4 December 2019, 03:42 AM

Got my DD40 in 2016 at a good discount.

Got my SD43 in 2017 at a slight discount.

I may consider paying retail for a highly sought after model that I love and have to have but I will not pay retail otherwise.

I don't think (never say never) I would pay over retail for pretty much any reason.

WyoWatch · 4 December 2019, 03:44 AM

Never have, never will. I can live without it or buy a different brand for what they're asking now.

Billfish · 4 December 2019, 03:48 AM

Paid well over unfortunately but landed the one I wanted

mlb356 · 4 December 2019, 03:53 AM

Never paid more than MSRP on any watch

zian · 4 December 2019, 03:59 AM

I bought a YM @msrp and a datejust with 5% discount, both from AD, will never buy over retail from grey, only when it's significantly less than new fron AD

petay993 · 4 December 2019, 04:01 AM

Not so far, CHNR, Sub, DSSD vanilla and JC.

That is not to say I wouldn't in the future but it would more likely be for an out of production piece or something I thought might be pulled in the short term.

jsausley · 4 December 2019, 04:03 AM

Explorer and BLNR purchased at MSRP from the AD.

noshake · 4 December 2019, 04:04 AM

MSRP only, but zero discounts. BLNR and SubC

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Ungucpho · 4 December 2019, 04:18 AM

SubC, 10% below European MSRP + VAT refund

Waiting for a 126710 BLNR but its just a want, not a need

Yellowfury · 4 December 2019, 04:20 AM

1 for 1 right now. Hopefully in a year or two I can make it 2 for 2.

alphadweller · 4 December 2019, 04:24 AM

Paid well under retail price for a new YM 116622 from a trusted seller, several years ago.

Paid retail for the SD43 at the AD.

I don't think I'll ever pay over retail. Currently waiting for a Pepsi from AD. If they never call me, so be it. I have other pieces in mind, both Rolex and non-Rolex.

Father and Son · 4 December 2019, 04:28 AM

I have never paid over MSRP for a Rolex.

Hulk- under MSRP 3 years ago from a trusted seller
Batman- AD (MSRP)
BLRO Pepsi- AD (MSRP)
Datejust II- under MSRP 2 years ago from a trusted seller

wach16 · 4 December 2019, 04:33 AM

I have not!

calebb90 · 4 December 2019, 04:43 AM

Bought a blue 5711a for 32K at the end of 2017. I know, I know. I'm a big loser for not getting at MSRP. Thanks for the reminder!

ArtNouveau · 4 December 2019, 04:44 AM

I’ve lost count of how many watches I’ve bought over the last 35 years, all for MSRP or less save one. An acquaintance at the time had just begun moonlighting as a part-time trusted seller dealing exclusively in SS Daytonas (yes they’ve been in high demand since the early 90’s).
I bought a NIB white dial 16520 in 2000 from him for $7K, MSRP at the time was $5300. A year later the 116520 was out and I wanted one. Sold the 5 digit for $7K to another grey dealer, this time my friend sold me a white dial 6 digit for MSRP of $6200. Then in 2004 he traded me straight up for a NIB black dial 116520 which by then sold for $6975. He made profit by selling my trade in. In 2008 I sold the black for $10K, so basically three Daytonas over 8 years for a net gain of $3800.
Would I ever do it again? No, I have a strong AD connection now and I just don’t crave things as strongly as I used to.

Chester01 · 4 December 2019, 04:45 AM

This guy. I have owned a couple daytonas, a sub, and a DJ and a variety of other brands. Never have, never will.

drcab · 4 December 2019, 04:48 AM

me

AP15500st yes.......... Rolex AD for MSRP or less

robrtx · 4 December 2019, 04:49 AM

MSRP or discount plus tax if applicable. All from ADs.

HogwldFLTR · 4 December 2019, 04:50 AM

Unlike most I've never bought a watch from and AD at more than MSRP. Both were bought in NH where there is no sales tax. Anyone paying MSRP in a state with sales tax is paying over MSRP.

Calatrava r · 4 December 2019, 04:56 AM

Never paid a cent over MSRP. Used watches should cost less not more than retail.

jvb.nc · 4 December 2019, 04:58 AM

i have never paid more than retail. for any of my watches.

Tag_asian · 4 December 2019, 05:02 AM

Me. all MSRP. one was 10% off!

Gerardus · 4 December 2019, 05:04 AM

Me....and I rather quit with this hobby if it this would be the only option to obtain a Rolex.
It' s my biggest hobby since the age of 26 years (now I am almost 56)
I have a passion for Rolex but at the end of the day it's only...and still... a watch.......

vesnyder · 4 December 2019, 05:05 AM

I have limited purchases but they have all been through an AD.

I have not read all of the responses but I wonder who is going to respond and say that I bought all my watches at a 20%+ premium over MSRP? I am sure most want to keep that a secret!

brucethemanlee · 4 December 2019, 05:06 AM

Never

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4 December 2019, 03:18 AM	#62
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,874	I've never paid more than MSRP. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

4 December 2019, 03:26 AM	#65
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	I haven’t. But I would. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

4 December 2019, 04:03 AM	#72
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	Explorer and BLNR purchased at MSRP from the AD. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

4 December 2019, 04:04 AM	#73
noshake "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: 🌐 Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,319	MSRP only, but zero discounts. BLNR and SubC Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Last edited by noshake; 4 December 2019 at 04:05 AM.. Reason: Added Watches

4 December 2019, 04:20 AM	#75
Yellowfury "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: 124060 Posts: 269	1 for 1 right now. Hopefully in a year or two I can make it 2 for 2. __________________ 114060 \| 126710BLNR \| 224270

4 December 2019, 03:17 AM	#61
cc75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Cédric Location: Paris Watch: Skydweller Posts: 319	Me. Bought 9 Rolex at MSRP or below ! Unfortunately lost money when i sold someones.

4 December 2019, 03:19 AM	#63
fsprow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Dallas,NY,Colo. Watch: Patek 5168, 5170P Posts: 2,398	Yes indeed. I view watches as a depreciating asset (although some may hold or increase in value) to be kept a long time. If I want a watch and it is not available from an AD - and if I (subjectively) think the price is fair and affordable - I buy it from a reputable reseller. Same with cars, boats, whatever. Nothing sacred in MSRP to me, just the market price.

4 December 2019, 03:42 AM	#66
al503 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Watch: DD40, SD43 Posts: 367	Got my DD40 in 2016 at a good discount. Got my SD43 in 2017 at a slight discount. I may consider paying retail for a highly sought after model that I love and have to have but I will not pay retail otherwise. I don't think (never say never) I would pay over retail for pretty much any reason.

4 December 2019, 03:44 AM	#67
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	Never have, never will. I can live without it or buy a different brand for what they're asking now.

4 December 2019, 03:48 AM	#68
Billfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: Jupiter,FL Watch: Sub 41 Date, Panda Posts: 478	Paid well over unfortunately but landed the one I wanted

4 December 2019, 03:53 AM	#69
mlb356 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 166	Never paid more than MSRP on any watch

4 December 2019, 03:59 AM	#70
zian "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: . Watch: YM 116622 Posts: 84	I bought a YM @msrp and a datejust with 5% discount, both from AD, will never buy over retail from grey, only when it's significantly less than new fron AD

4 December 2019, 04:01 AM	#71
petay993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: FXD MN21, BLRO Posts: 427	Not so far, CHNR, Sub, DSSD vanilla and JC. That is not to say I wouldn't in the future but it would more likely be for an out of production piece or something I thought might be pulled in the short term.

4 December 2019, 04:18 AM	#74
Ungucpho "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 264	SubC, 10% below European MSRP + VAT refund Waiting for a 126710 BLNR but its just a want, not a need

4 December 2019, 04:24 AM	#76
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,899	Paid well under retail price for a new YM 116622 from a trusted seller, several years ago. Paid retail for the SD43 at the AD. I don't think I'll ever pay over retail. Currently waiting for a Pepsi from AD. If they never call me, so be it. I have other pieces in mind, both Rolex and non-Rolex.

4 December 2019, 04:28 AM	#77
Father and Son "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi,BLNR,Hulk,DJ Posts: 239	I have never paid over MSRP for a Rolex. Hulk- under MSRP 3 years ago from a trusted seller Batman- AD (MSRP) BLRO Pepsi- AD (MSRP) Datejust II- under MSRP 2 years ago from a trusted seller __________________ My Rolex collection includes... • ROLEX GMT Master II BLRO (Pepsi) • ROLEX Daytona 116500LN (Panda) • ROLEX Submariner 116610LV "Hulk" • ROLEX GMT II 116710 BLNR "Batman" • ROLEX Datejust II 116334 (WG fluted bezel/Blue dial)

4 December 2019, 04:33 AM	#78
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	I have not! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

4 December 2019, 04:43 AM	#79
calebb90 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 905	Bought a blue 5711a for 32K at the end of 2017. I know, I know. I'm a big loser for not getting at MSRP. Thanks for the reminder!

4 December 2019, 04:44 AM	#80
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,950	I’ve lost count of how many watches I’ve bought over the last 35 years, all for MSRP or less save one. An acquaintance at the time had just begun moonlighting as a part-time trusted seller dealing exclusively in SS Daytonas (yes they’ve been in high demand since the early 90’s). I bought a NIB white dial 16520 in 2000 from him for $7K, MSRP at the time was $5300. A year later the 116520 was out and I wanted one. Sold the 5 digit for $7K to another grey dealer, this time my friend sold me a white dial 6 digit for MSRP of $6200. Then in 2004 he traded me straight up for a NIB black dial 116520 which by then sold for $6975. He made profit by selling my trade in. In 2008 I sold the black for $10K, so basically three Daytonas over 8 years for a net gain of $3800. Would I ever do it again? No, I have a strong AD connection now and I just don’t crave things as strongly as I used to.

4 December 2019, 04:45 AM	#81
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	This guy. I have owned a couple daytonas, a sub, and a DJ and a variety of other brands. Never have, never will.

4 December 2019, 04:48 AM	#82
drcab "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Colville Wa Posts: 123	me AP15500st yes.......... Rolex AD for MSRP or less

4 December 2019, 04:49 AM	#83
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	MSRP or discount plus tax if applicable. All from ADs. __________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

4 December 2019, 04:50 AM	#84
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Unlike most I've never bought a watch from and AD at more than MSRP. Both were bought in NH where there is no sales tax. Anyone paying MSRP in a state with sales tax is paying over MSRP. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 December 2019, 04:56 AM	#85
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,582	Never paid a cent over MSRP. Used watches should cost less not more than retail.

4 December 2019, 04:58 AM	#86
jvb.nc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NC / CA Watch: 228206meteorite Posts: 1,333	i have never paid more than retail. for any of my watches. __________________ 116710blnr / 116610lv / 216750 polar / 126600 mk1 / 116500ln / 126710blro / 228206 meteorite / 126719 meteorite / Pelagos 25600 // insta @jvbphotos

4 December 2019, 05:02 AM	#87
Tag_asian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196	Me. all MSRP. one was 10% off!

4 December 2019, 05:04 AM	#88
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,859	Me....and I rather quit with this hobby if it this would be the only option to obtain a Rolex. It' s my biggest hobby since the age of 26 years (now I am almost 56) I have a passion for Rolex but at the end of the day it's only...and still... a watch....... __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

4 December 2019, 05:05 AM	#89
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,438	I have limited purchases but they have all been through an AD. I have not read all of the responses but I wonder who is going to respond and say that I bought all my watches at a 20%+ premium over MSRP? I am sure most want to keep that a secret!

4 December 2019, 05:06 AM	#90
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	Never Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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