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shapiroeric · 5 April 2019, 01:46 AM

Hi everyone...new to the forum and watches....I'm a car guy and not into watches but my wife wants one....so it's a simple question but probably not a simple answer....where's the best place to buy?

My local Authorized dealer for "MSRP"?
Online?
NYC where my buddy knows "a guy" (don't we all)?

I'm going to get here a specific watch....Datejust 31 Oyster, white gold with Diamonds, chocolate face....$12,150

I have no problem buying form the dealer but just want to know if it's a wise move....my friend says he never buys a watch for retail but it sounds like he may not always be buying specific color combos.....

Excuse my ignorance and any help is appreciated

Pballkm21 · 5 April 2019, 11:26 AM

Its a great feeling the day you purchase from an AD, and I can imagine you go to sell it with a one owner pedigree. Aside from those moments, the watch is the watch. If shes keeping it, get a good one for as cheap as you can.

Geaux Tigers · 5 April 2019, 11:30 AM

I’d buy from the AD and you can get a discount on women’s anything with diamonds. I bought my wife the 31mm with diamonds and received a very nice discount. The other advantage is starting the relationship with an AD for future purchases. My 2 cents...

dkg1616 · 5 April 2019, 12:04 PM

I would 100% buy this piece from the AD. I would shoot for 15-20% off. If you aren’t given it shop around a bit.

You also get a sense of comfort when buying from an AD (e.g., warranty in your name, full 5 years, etc.) that is worth a good chuck of change when purchasing a high-end item.

Pw92676 · 5 April 2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dkg1616

I would 100% buy this piece from the AD. I would shoot for 15-20% off. If you aren’t given it shop around a bit.

You also get a sense of comfort when buying from an AD (e.g., warranty in your name, full 5 years, etc.) that is worth a good chuck of change when purchasing a high-end item.

Couldn’t have said it any better. Good luck on the journey.

77T · 5 April 2019, 12:22 PM

I think you’re better with an AD. And she would prolly like the AD experience to go along with the purchase.

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subprimero · 5 April 2019, 01:31 PM

Shop around for an AD. You might be able to save on the tax as well due to your close proximity to other states.

Boaters · 5 April 2019, 01:31 PM

I would also try a few of the Trusted Sellers for prices you never know..

5 April 2019, 01:46 AM	#1
shapiroeric "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Longmeadow, MA Posts: 109	Need some guidance.... Hi everyone...new to the forum and watches....I'm a car guy and not into watches but my wife wants one....so it's a simple question but probably not a simple answer....where's the best place to buy? My local Authorized dealer for "MSRP"? Online? NYC where my buddy knows "a guy" (don't we all)? I'm going to get here a specific watch....Datejust 31 Oyster, white gold with Diamonds, chocolate face....$12,150 I have no problem buying form the dealer but just want to know if it's a wise move....my friend says he never buys a watch for retail but it sounds like he may not always be buying specific color combos..... Excuse my ignorance and any help is appreciated

5 April 2019, 12:22 PM	#6
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,835	I think you’re better with an AD. And she would prolly like the AD experience to go along with the purchase. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 April 2019, 11:26 AM	#2
Pballkm21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Merrick, NY Posts: 292	Its a great feeling the day you purchase from an AD, and I can imagine you go to sell it with a one owner pedigree. Aside from those moments, the watch is the watch. If shes keeping it, get a good one for as cheap as you can.

5 April 2019, 11:30 AM	#3
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 436	I’d buy from the AD and you can get a discount on women’s anything with diamonds. I bought my wife the 31mm with diamonds and received a very nice discount. The other advantage is starting the relationship with an AD for future purchases. My 2 cents...

5 April 2019, 12:04 PM	#4
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,590	I would 100% buy this piece from the AD. I would shoot for 15-20% off. If you aren’t given it shop around a bit. You also get a sense of comfort when buying from an AD (e.g., warranty in your name, full 5 years, etc.) that is worth a good chuck of change when purchasing a high-end item.

5 April 2019, 01:31 PM	#7
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	Shop around for an AD. You might be able to save on the tax as well due to your close proximity to other states.

5 April 2019, 01:31 PM	#8
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I would also try a few of the Trusted Sellers for prices you never know..

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