Day Date Platinum Ice Blue….Impulse Buy

[10XRolex]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

Lol I went straight into the mall this morning and there were 50 people lined up at the door. Told me to come back at 4pm for another waiver of appointments. Chances don’t look too good lol

"Come back at 4pm" . You obviously didn't try hard enough.

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

Lol I went straight into the mall this morning and there were 50 people lined up at the door. Told me to come back at 4pm for another waiver of appointments. Chances don’t look too good lol

You should have called him and told him that you are coming back to purchase Plat. D-D that you saw yesterday. If he said it was gone, so no need for you to come back later.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

It’s an AD in Asia. It’s 2am right now. I visited the AD right at closing, so I’m hoping it will be there at 10am. If it’s not there, not the end of the world…won’t lose sleep over it

Where are you . . . Japan? South Korea?

[Trailboss516]

Uh what?

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

Hey guys, I am traveling and just randomly stumbled upon an AD they had the platinum DD 40 in ice blue with fluted bezel in stock….I had absolutely no interest in DD before, but when I tried this on I was mesmerized. So beautiful and so freaking heavy….I loved it. It also is less than $60k with VAT refund, so I was super tempted….but it’s still a lot of money obviously. I told the AD to give me until tomorrow morning to decide.

Is this a watch that can be worn casually? I mainly wear casual clothes and my work is casual attire.

Hi OP, that is a fantastic watch. Yes, if you remove its value from your mind it is easily a daily.

With regard to VAT refund, I would advise you to be extremely vigilant if the Rolex store is obliging the use of “GlobalBlue” for said refund. Firstly, even if you are one of the small percentage of people who actually get some money back, you can expect it to be less than half after fees, kickback to AD and their Forex spread scam. If you’re within the higher percentage of unfortunate people who have been forced to use this entity, expect to receive back zero.

You need only google the name followed by scam or reviews to understand what I mean.

I’m hoping you get the watch and get you just VAT refund back

[jb335]

50 people lined up to get into an AD? Did you travel to 2021?

[train-time]

Oh boy, this may be looking like... a bird in the hand....

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Hi OP, that is a fantastic watch. Yes, if you remove its value from your mind it is easily a daily.

With regard to VAT refund, I would advise you to be extremely vigilant if the Rolex store is obliging the use of “GlobalBlue” for said refund. Firstly, even if you are one of the small percentage of people who actually get some money back, you can expect it to be less than half after fees, kickback to AD and their Forex spread scam. If you’re within the higher percentage of unfortunate people who have been forced to use this entity, expect to receive back zero.

You need only google the name followed by scam or reviews to understand what I mean.

I’m hoping you get the watch and get you just VAT refund back

What’s wrong with global blue? I’ve used them for many purchases across Asia and Europe without a problem. They take a small cut, but there is no way around it…can’t tell the store I don’t want to use global blue etc

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by jb335

50 people lined up to get into an AD? Did you travel to 2021?

Lol no joke. I wish I took a photo. I have been texting my SA but they don’t speak English very well. They said there’s a 60/40 chance it’s available later since it’s an expensive piece and white gold and platinum is not popular here. Will report back on status in a few hours

[cloudken]

I don't mean to spoil the fun but if it's in the window and available to tourists, maybe it's not that big a deal an autobuy? Why hadnt they sold it yet to the flippers or preferred clients?

Before anybody brings up grey prices, let's see the ones that actually sold and what's the dealer buy price, might not be as high as you think.

New models are always hot for first year as they are scarce. But eventually they start pumping them out and demand is met, hence the availability.

60k for a platinum fluted DD40, remember you could order these as late as 2020. Great watch but I don't know, tough call for me, not exactly a Platona. Plenty of other stuff can do with 60k.

Good luck OP, but like you said if it doesn't happen I don't think you'll lose sleep over it.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by cloudken

I don't mean to spoil the fun but if it's in the window and available to tourists, maybe it's not that big a deal an autobuy? Why hadnt they sold it yet to the flippers or preferred clients?

Before anybody brings up grey prices, let's see the ones that actually sold and what's the dealer buy price, might not be as high as you think.

New models are always hot for first year as they are scarce. But eventually they start pumping them out and demand is met, hence the availability.

60k for a platinum fluted DD40, remember you could order these as late as 2020. Great watch but I don't know, tough call for me, not exactly a Platona. Plenty of other stuff can do with 60k.

Good luck OP, but like you said if it doesn't happen I don't think you'll lose sleep over it.

platonas weren't popular either back when you could order platinum day dates

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Hi OP, that is a fantastic watch. Yes, if you remove its value from your mind it is easily a daily.

With regard to VAT refund, I would advise you to be extremely vigilant if the Rolex store is obliging the use of “GlobalBlue” for said refund. Firstly, even if you are one of the small percentage of people who actually get some money back, you can expect it to be less than half after fees, kickback to AD and their Forex spread scam. If you’re within the higher percentage of unfortunate people who have been forced to use this entity, expect to receive back zero.

You need only google the name followed by scam or reviews to understand what I mean.

I’m hoping you get the watch and get you just VAT refund back

If OP is in Japan, which seems likely given the timing, the sales tax is deducted at point of sale.

[train-time]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

If OP is in Japan, which seems likely given the timing, the sales tax is deducted at point of sale.

I imagine it comes in a big box. The OP is from CA, any issues getting it back in the US with customs?

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

If OP is in Japan, which seems likely given the timing, the sales tax is deducted at point of sale.

That’s good to know.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

Lol no joke. I wish I took a photo. I have been texting my SA but they don’t speak English very well. They said there’s a 60/40 chance it’s available later since it’s an expensive piece and white gold and platinum is not popular here. Will report back on status in a few hours

Did they know you were ready to buy when they turned you away this AM? If so, then something is rotten in Denmark. No AD is turning away a customer ready to drop $60K when they have the stock sitting there.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

What’s wrong with global blue? I’ve used them for many purchases across Asia and Europe without a problem. They take a small cut, but there is no way around it…can’t tell the store I don’t want to use global blue etc

I’m glad (although highly surprised) your VAT refund experience was favorable. You are in the minority. The “small cut” is also great to hear. I and others I know cannot recommend them.

[cloudken]

Originally Posted by huncho

platonas weren't popular either back when you could order platinum day dates

Platonas started rocketing in 2019 and that's after it had been in production for several years, plenty on the market and still shot up.

You could order any day date except for RG olive as late as early 2021, esp Plat DDs cause they were a high MSRP. The new Plat fluted is barely out less than a year, of course not a lot of them around. I don't expect any DD long term to be compared to a Daytona.

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by jb335

Did they know you were ready to buy when they turned you away this AM? If so, then something is rotten in Denmark. No AD is turning away a customer ready to drop $60K when they have the stock sitting there.

They did know, and they definitely did not care. I suspect they would rather sell to a local person who speaks the language but I’m not sure obviously. Will find out in a few hours.

[Trailboss516]

The suspense is killing me. What country are you visiting?

[huncho]

Originally Posted by cloudken

Platonas started rocketing in 2019 and that's after it had been in production for several years, plenty on the market and still shot up.

You could order any day date except for RG olive as late as early 2021, esp Plat DDs cause they were a high MSRP. The new Plat fluted is barely out less than a year, of course not a lot of them around. I don't expect any DD long term to be compared to a Daytona.

yeah i remember, a lot of dealers were saying they'll get discontinued too and pumping the price. in mid 2020 new platonas were still less than msrp+tax though. they really went crazy towards the end of 2021 but that's just because it's a daytona and not so much because it's more value than a day date

i don't personally look at a platinum day date and say it's not worth it at that price point but a platinum chrono is lol, i think both are way overpriced at the end of the day but i would buy at msrp given the chance and funds

[Daytonaman799]

Good luck! It’s a great daily driver…I’m wearing my dd 36 pt today.

[VictorGMT]

Originally Posted by drrd

How much is it after you declare it and pay the relevant tax at home?

When I've bought watches overseas, I've described them on the declaration form and handed it to the customs officer. They replied "Have a nice day" and waved me through.

Although if I had paid duty, it would have been worth it.

My guess is they are more concerned about the person with a duffle bag of counterfeit Nike socks, or the backpack containing a live python. Not as concerned with collecting some tariff.

[cloudken]

Originally Posted by huncho

yeah i remember, a lot of dealers were saying they'll get discontinued too and pumping the price. in mid 2020 new platonas were still less than msrp+tax though. they really went crazy towards the end of 2021 but that's just because it's a daytona and not so much because it's more value than a day date

i don't personally look at a platinum day date and say it's not worth it at that price point but a platinum chrono is lol, i think both are way overpriced at the end of the day but i would buy at msrp given the chance and funds

I read somewhere that Rolex PMs are actually a great bang for your buck compared to other brands, because of the amount of PM you get is a lot.

Yeah I guess it's not a bad deal at 60k vs a Platona at 75-80k. Buy it if you love it.

[In-N-Out]

Originally Posted by VictorGMT

When I've bought watches overseas, I've described them on the declaration form and handed it to the customs officer. They replied "Have a nice day" and waved me through.

Although if I had paid duty, it would have been worth it.

My guess is they are more concerned about the person with a duffle bag of counterfeit Nike socks, or the backpack containing a live python. Not as concerned with collecting some tariff.

I’ve actually tried declaring my 116613LB that I purchased in Paris a few years ago. Customs told me to just leave. Might be bc I had global entry and she didn’t want to hold up the line, but I think it really depends on how busy the line airport is.

4 more hours until judgement day

[LFFL]

Best of luck!

[Mr. K]

Yes. Good luck

[jb335]

Originally Posted by In-N-Out

They did know, and they definitely did not care. I suspect they would rather sell to a local person who speaks the language but I’m not sure obviously. Will find out in a few hours.

Yeah, maybe, but I suspect something else is going on.

You were ready to buy and you previously said they told you PT is not popular among locals.

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by train-time

I imagine it comes in a big box. The OP is from CA, any issues getting it back in the US with customs?

What kind of question is this?



There would only be issues if he doesn't declare it.

It's too valuable to play games and risk getting it confiscated as well as heavy fines.

[logix1229]

don't buy it. let me know where this place is so i can go get it. thanks.

[In-N-Out]

I’ve got one hour left. SA said 5-6 people ahead of me from the line this morning. I think I have a 80% chance at this point