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Old 20 January 2008, 01:36 AM   #1
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Best price: Dubai or Singapore?

Hello Folks

It's my first post so excuse me if I am going over old ground here.

I'm travelling from Scotland to New Zealand in early March. I have not yet purchased my flights. On route I would like to buy a Rolex DateJust in Rolesor.

My questions are:
1. Where would I be likely to get the best price, Dubai or Singapore?
2. Is the saving I would make significant, compared to what I would pay in the UK or NZ?

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Old 20 January 2008, 08:07 AM   #2
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Welcome to TRF, Kev!

I would buy the watch in Dubai from an AD. And you would definately experience lower prices than in the UK.

Going to New Zealand? Maybe you can meet JJ!

Have a nice trip!
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Old 20 January 2008, 02:39 PM   #3
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I have heard that there is a AD in the airport in Dubai. If so, I would buy there only because it would be duty free. I bought my Sea Dweller and Yachmaster in Singapore at the Hour Glass on Orchard Rd. Depending on model, you will get a discount, and you get to claim sales tax on your way out of the country at the airport.
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Old 20 January 2008, 02:43 PM   #4
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I like rnaidu's response and would definitely consider that.

Besides that, welcome to the forum k1w1kev!!
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Old 20 January 2008, 02:49 PM   #5
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i think dubai, because dubai is a country where jewelry sell below market value.
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Old 24 January 2008, 06:02 PM   #6
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Folks

Thanks for the responses. I'll look into finding out about the AD in the Airport?

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Old 24 January 2008, 06:09 PM   #7
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dubai

just bcoz its where im from

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Old 24 January 2008, 06:12 PM   #8
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This is 4 months old but...There is an AD at Dubai airport and there's a nice selection gold and tt models, dj and the like but no ss sport models (from what I saw in Sept last year). If you were looking for a sub or the new gmt in ss then I think you'll be disappointed. Maybe if you contact them before you arrive they might be able to get the watch in for you.

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Old 24 January 2008, 06:31 PM   #9
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This is 4 months old but...There is an AD at Dubai airport and there's a nice selection gold and tt models, dj and the like but no ss sport models (from what I saw in Sept last year). If you were looking for a sub or the new gmt in ss then I think you'll be disappointed. Maybe if you contact them before you arrive they might be able to get the watch in for you.


i was there a few weeks ago and they did have some sports models..

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Old 25 January 2008, 05:03 AM   #10
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Thanks folks.

I have struggled to find any information on the we regarding the name of the AD in Dubai Airport. Does anyone know the name of the dealer?

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Old 25 January 2008, 12:42 PM   #11
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hiya

i am from Singapore and the price here for DJ is definitely lower than in the USA and Europe .... not sure about Dubai though.

let me know if you need more info for the DJ in Singapore ....
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Old 2 February 2008, 02:39 PM   #12
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You can contact Dubai Duty Free on Customer.Service@ddf.ae and their website is http://www.dubaidutyfree.com

I've always found them to be very professional and efficient. If you email them with your requirements before flying they will contact you with price and availability.
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