I mean, I don't want to lose money...

[Gus2]

A few weeks ago I started a thread speaking about our "Wish List" and I said that I was going to hold off for a few months before I move forward with anything on my wish list.

Aaaand then a trip for work came up and I noticed that the number 1 watch on my wish list is a lot cheaper over there (around $3,000 cheaper actually) so, I mean, I don't want to lose money.

So I'm picking this beauty up next week in London!



This will be my 5th Rolex, and it's probably going to be my favorite.

[GotF1]

Gorgeous watch!

[porschedude]

Congrats and good eye on the exchange rate.

[drgoro]

Soo good!!

[AK797]

Good decision, a price rise is likely here so smart move, plus weather here is still good so enjoy the trip. Although officially I disapprove of you Brexit raiders coming over here.

[aekdb]

Absolutely gorgeous watch. Congrats!

[WAK4]

Nice! I tried it on a couple weeks ago and was smitten by it in the metal. One may very well make its way on to my wrist at some point.

Congrats and enjoy!

[Rolex addict]

I tried one on a the other week. Beautiful watch. If I didn't have the platinum dial already, I would get one.

[cop414]

Looks great Gus, can't wait for your pics!

[mjclark32]

haha Congrats in advance!

[Pix]

It will be nice to use what you saved on this watch to fund the next:)

[Psmith]

Congrats

[cht]

Where are you going where it's $3k cheaper?

sounds like a good deal!

[SemperFi]

Wow! That's a beautiful watch. Congrats Gus.

[Shichinin]

Congrats in advance.

[r8t3d_M]

Saving that amount of money seems like a great reason not to wait. Congrats, can't wait to see photos!

[Lordofrolex]

Very nice congrats

[elkaholic]

Congrats Gus! I've yet to see one of those in person, but at $3k cheaper than US, I'd jump on it too. It looks fantastic in photos.

[watchwatcher]

Score!

[CRDMMW]

Congrats. It's a beautiful watch.


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[And1dre]

Congrats! Great choice

[sensui]

Good buy, fantastic watch.

[Gus2]

Originally Posted by cht

Where are you going where it's $3k cheaper?

sounds like a good deal!

England. Paying full price at an AD is already around $1,200 less than in the US (where they are hard to find btw). Then once you get the VAT back you get the rest. The watch here in the US is $11,500 retail (I've seen some for sale in the grey market for like $10,600 but I don't want to risk it).

After 'Brexit' the GPB went down, so I will get the watch for around $8,000-$8,500 once I get he VAT back.

I'm lucky that I'm going for work and don't have to pay for the flight, but even if you had to pay for the flight you would save like $2,000 (depending where you are flying from).

I always thought people that flew to Paris or London to go shopping were people with too much money that wanted the experience and didn't care the higher price to pay, but now with Brexit I think it makes financial sense to do that!

[kultschar]

Have you reserved / found it in stock in England? Hopefully you have one put aside already as UK Rolex stock is at an all time low and its near impossible to get even a new Sub at the moment. And of course there is the inevitable price increase at any moment rumours...

[cht]

Originally Posted by Gus2

England. Paying full price at an AD is already around $1,200 less than in the US (where they are hard to find btw). Then once you get the VAT back you get the rest. The watch here in the US is $11,500 retail (I've seen some for sale in the grey market for like $10,600 but I don't want to risk it).

After 'Brexit' the GPB went down, so I will get the watch for around $8,000-$8,500 once I get he VAT back.

I'm lucky that I'm going for work and don't have to pay for the flight, but even if you had to pay for the flight you would save like $2,000 (depending where you are flying from).

I always thought people that flew to Paris or London to go shopping were people with too much money that wanted the experience and didn't care the higher price to pay, but now with Brexit I think it makes financial sense to do that!

Awesome, congrats, looks like you're going to score a good deal!

I somehow think purchasing a watch overseas would make the watch a little more special then if you just plopped down to your local AD near your house.

[jon_jon]

Congratulations

[10XRolex]

Beautiful.

[Gus2]

Originally Posted by kultschar

Have you reserved / found it in stock in England? Hopefully you have one put aside already as UK Rolex stock is at an all time low and its near impossible to get even a new Sub at the moment. And of course there is the inevitable price increase at any moment rumours...

Oh yeah! Wired the money today. Watch is on the safe waitin for me.

I actually found two ADs, one had it (the one that is now waiting for me), the other AD said they are expecting one within the next few days. I would be happy to share their name if someone wants it.

Originally Posted by cht

I somehow think purchasing a watch overseas would make the watch a little more special then if you just plopped down to your local AD near your house.

Oh yeah!

I bought my Cellini in Florence at Ponte Vechio (look at the history of the Cellini so you understand why that's special), and bought my Milgauss in Japan (the watch was created for scientists and Japan makes me think of advanced science and technology).

Still trying to find a connection between the UK and "Yachtmaster" other than being a good deal! :D

[superdog]

Seems smart to me.

[tkerrmd]

Awesome watch congrats!