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Ubiquitous1984 · 25 April 2016, 03:41 AM

Hi

I am thinking of buying a yellow gold Skydweller from my local AD. I have tried it on and love it, but it's also more money than I originally planned to spend.

The advice I need is what discount would you be aiming for if you were in my shoes? I've so far negotiated 8% however I would like to know if anyone else has had more success than this buying the same watch from an AD? I've not exactly pushed hard for this so I feel I can get more off whrn I return to the negotiations.

PS I'm based in the UK.
PPS I want to buy from an AD rather than the grey market, so I appreciate I am not maximising my full discount potential!

AK797 · 25 April 2016, 06:07 AM

I think you can get 15% from an AD if you shop around.

diracpoint · 25 April 2016, 06:16 AM

20% AD discount in Canada and 5% sales tax.

I bought mine in 2014. I could be wrong but I think I read somewhere that AD margin is smaller now-a-days ... so the above number may not work now,

hoanghung45 · 25 April 2016, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I think you can get 15% from an AD if you shop around.

I agree. I can easily find a YG Sky-Dweller around £25k AD or £22k gray market UK based

Ubiquitous1984 · 25 April 2016, 07:07 AM

Cheers, sounds like I still have a few K to go then before we have a deal.

Danny83 · 25 April 2016, 07:23 AM

20%

Ubiquitous1984 · 3 May 2016, 07:05 AM

Just to update this for anyone interested in this watch, I ended up buying it for £27K so a roughly 12% discount. I have to be honest I didn't negotiate as hard as I should towards the end, I just wanted the watch! The sales rep seemed happy so I know I paid too much, but nevermind I have a lovely watch. Thanks for the advice guys and I reckon £26K would be very achievable, maybe even £25.5 for the best negotiators.

watchwatcher · 3 May 2016, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubiquitous1984

Just to update this for anyone interested in this watch, I ended up buying it for £27K so a roughly 12% discount. I have to be honest I didn't negotiate as hard as I should towards the end, I just wanted the watch! The sales rep seemed happy so I know I paid too much, but nevermind I have a lovely watch. Thanks for the advice guys and I reckon £26K would be very achievable, maybe even £25.5 for the best negotiators.

Congrats. What matters is that you have the watch of your dreams...as opposed to how many k you paid for it.

kilyung · 3 May 2016, 08:20 AM

Well done!

Tri-Tip · 3 May 2016, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Congrats. What matters is that you have the watch of your dreams...as opposed to how many k you paid for it.

I agree. Congrats on the purchase!

Racerdj · 3 May 2016, 08:39 AM

Great job, congratulations and welcome to the club!

N_Architect · 3 May 2016, 08:39 AM

Congratulations - please do share a picture or two and comments if time permits (especially on the bulkiness of the case) as this is on my list for the next incoming. Thanks.

AK797 · 3 May 2016, 09:14 AM

Forget the price now, enjoy the watch and post some pics!

dddl · 3 May 2016, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Congrats. What matters is that you have the watch of your dreams...as opposed to how many k you paid for it.

I also agree... congrats and enjoy in good health.

.

Annan · 3 May 2016, 09:23 AM

Wow! Big congrats. That's quite a watch.

25 April 2016, 03:41 AM	#1
Ubiquitous1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 288	Buying a YG Skydweller question Hi I am thinking of buying a yellow gold Skydweller from my local AD. I have tried it on and love it, but it's also more money than I originally planned to spend. The advice I need is what discount would you be aiming for if you were in my shoes? I've so far negotiated 8% however I would like to know if anyone else has had more success than this buying the same watch from an AD? I've not exactly pushed hard for this so I feel I can get more off whrn I return to the negotiations. PS I'm based in the UK. PPS I want to buy from an AD rather than the grey market, so I appreciate I am not maximising my full discount potential!

3 May 2016, 08:39 AM	#11
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Great job, congratulations and welcome to the club! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

3 May 2016, 08:39 AM	#12
N_Architect "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Kons Location: ATH Watch: Moser rose gold Posts: 467	Congratulations - please do share a picture or two and comments if time permits (especially on the bulkiness of the case) as this is on my list for the next incoming. Thanks. __________________ Travel, See, Feel, Explore.

3 May 2016, 09:23 AM	#15
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,177	Wow! Big congrats. That's quite a watch. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

25 April 2016, 06:07 AM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	I think you can get 15% from an AD if you shop around.

25 April 2016, 06:16 AM	#3
diracpoint 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,366	20% AD discount in Canada and 5% sales tax. I bought mine in 2014. I could be wrong but I think I read somewhere that AD margin is smaller now-a-days ... so the above number may not work now,

25 April 2016, 07:07 AM	#5
Ubiquitous1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 288	Cheers, sounds like I still have a few K to go then before we have a deal.

25 April 2016, 07:23 AM	#6
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	20%

3 May 2016, 07:05 AM	#7
Ubiquitous1984 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 288	Just to update this for anyone interested in this watch, I ended up buying it for £27K so a roughly 12% discount. I have to be honest I didn't negotiate as hard as I should towards the end, I just wanted the watch! The sales rep seemed happy so I know I paid too much, but nevermind I have a lovely watch. Thanks for the advice guys and I reckon £26K would be very achievable, maybe even £25.5 for the best negotiators.

3 May 2016, 08:20 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Well done!

3 May 2016, 09:14 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	Forget the price now, enjoy the watch and post some pics!

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