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Gaijin · 16 March 2007, 10:51 AM

Ok, so my AD (who by the way I have bought two Rolex from, a LV and AK) and I kinda came to an agreement today.

I really want a TT Blue Sub and my AD knows it. Everytime I go in there he wants me to buy one. I know how bad he wants to sell me one. So far I have him down to 5% off. I know not great. To his credit it is a big seller. I passed once again today and left.

I shopped around the mall a bit more, grabbed a bite to eat and walked out of the mall. I ran into the Manager of my AD in the parking lot and I brought up my desire for a SS Daytona again. Per him, I am "on the list."

So, I told him, "Listen you get me a white dial SS Daytona and I'll buy that TT blue Sub from you at MSRP." "I won't even try to get you to discount it." He immediately put his hand out to shake and said "Deal, you just went to the top of the list." He wanted me to come in and buy the Sub right then and there. I said, "I will when I see the Daytona." He smiled and again said "Deal."

So, am I stupid? Am I blinded by my desire for a SS Daytona? I mean I am going to get a blue Sub anyway, I just used it as leverage to insure that I get the Daytona. By the way, he said he will have it for me in October.

Alcan · 16 March 2007, 10:57 AM

If you get the Daytona and the Sub both at list, then I think you got a square deal.

AD's and gray market are marking SS Daytonas up large, so what you'll save on that one will more than cover any discount on the Sub.

Gaijin · 16 March 2007, 11:02 AM

Does anybody have any idea what list is on a SS Daytona?

Obsession · 16 March 2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

If you get the Daytona and the Sub both at list, then I think you got a square deal.

AD's and gray market are marking SS Daytonas up large, so what you'll save on that one will more than cover any discount on the Sub.

Exactly! Daytonas but also Submariners too depending on the demand and supply, finally all Rolexes are going up and up and I'm afraid not to buy my dream blue sub if prices will go one more time up

colemanitis · 16 March 2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Does anybody have any idea what list is on a SS Daytona?

So you agreed to buy a watch that you don't know the price of? You've got some BIG balls!

leopardprey · 16 March 2007, 11:32 AM

So you agreed to buy a watch that you don't know the price of? You've got some BIG balls!
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Either that, or Money is not an issue!

hutchman · 16 March 2007, 11:33 AM

Msrp $7900usd

Mr. K · 16 March 2007, 11:47 AM

I think you did okay. The TT blue sub should be discounted 10%, 15%, maybe 20%, but to get the SS daytona at list, you will be okay. If you sold the SS daytona you would make a profit that balances out the Sub not being discounted. AND you have both watches.

JJ Irani · 16 March 2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

I think you did okay. The TT blue sub should be discounted 10%, 15%, maybe 20%, but to get the SS daytona at list, you will be okay. If you sold the SS daytona you would make a profit that balances out the Sub not being discounted. AND you have both watches.

Just do what Mark advised, and you'll be fine!!

ian.thomas · 16 March 2007, 12:34 PM

My first thought would be to get the sub at a discount and wait for the Daytona, but if you really want the Daytona, and he gets one to you soon, then I think both at MSRP is a good deal - you'll be happy and so will he!

Gaijin · 16 March 2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

So you agreed to buy a watch that you don't know the price of? You've got some BIG balls!

Hahaha. My balls (and my wallet) are average size. However, I asked the female clerk who works there what a SS Daytona goes for. She said $7900 too I think. Or maybe $7800. I'm not sure. That confirms it. I'll pay that and the deal is on.

JJ Irani · 16 March 2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Hahaha. My balls are average size. However I asked the female clerk who works there what a SS Daytona goes for. She said $7900 too I think. Or maybe $7800. I was not sure. That confirms it. I'll pay that and the deal is on.

The Blue Sub is $7825....so even if you get the SS Daytona at list and make a small profit on it, you could cover the non-discounted deal on the Sub.

JJ

Tombstone · 16 March 2007, 01:03 PM

You have to do what you have to do, I would love a Daytona. For me it is a case of Sh- - in one hand and a wish in the other.

16 March 2007, 10:51 AM	#1
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,181	Good deal? Am I blinded by desire? Ok, so my AD (who by the way I have bought two Rolex from, a LV and AK) and I kinda came to an agreement today. I really want a TT Blue Sub and my AD knows it. Everytime I go in there he wants me to buy one. I know how bad he wants to sell me one. So far I have him down to 5% off. I know not great. To his credit it is a big seller. I passed once again today and left. I shopped around the mall a bit more, grabbed a bite to eat and walked out of the mall. I ran into the Manager of my AD in the parking lot and I brought up my desire for a SS Daytona again. Per him, I am "on the list." So, I told him, "Listen you get me a white dial SS Daytona and I'll buy that TT blue Sub from you at MSRP." "I won't even try to get you to discount it." He immediately put his hand out to shake and said "Deal, you just went to the top of the list." He wanted me to come in and buy the Sub right then and there. I said, "I will when I see the Daytona." He smiled and again said "Deal." So, am I stupid? Am I blinded by my desire for a SS Daytona? I mean I am going to get a blue Sub anyway, I just used it as leverage to insure that I get the Daytona. By the way, he said he will have it for me in October.

16 March 2007, 10:57 AM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	If you get the Daytona and the Sub both at list, then I think you got a square deal. AD's and gray market are marking SS Daytonas up large, so what you'll save on that one will more than cover any discount on the Sub. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

16 March 2007, 11:33 AM	#7
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Msrp $7900usd __________________ "There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't" Warren Buffett

16 March 2007, 11:02 AM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,181	Does anybody have any idea what list is on a SS Daytona?

16 March 2007, 11:32 AM	#6
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	So you agreed to buy a watch that you don't know the price of? You've got some BIG balls! __________________ Either that, or Money is not an issue!

16 March 2007, 11:47 AM	#8
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,034	I think you did okay. The TT blue sub should be discounted 10%, 15%, maybe 20%, but to get the SS daytona at list, you will be okay. If you sold the SS daytona you would make a profit that balances out the Sub not being discounted. AND you have both watches.

16 March 2007, 12:34 PM	#10
ian.thomas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,307	My first thought would be to get the sub at a discount and wait for the Daytona, but if you really want the Daytona, and he gets one to you soon, then I think both at MSRP is a good deal - you'll be happy and so will he!

16 March 2007, 01:03 PM	#13
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	You have to do what you have to do, I would love a Daytona. For me it is a case of Sh- - in one hand and a wish in the other.

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