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Old 18 September 2024, 04:30 AM   #1
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Is it possible to get the ROLEX DEEPSEA CHALLENGE for MSRP?

hi,

I am noticing that the DeepSea Challenge is listed for approx $23K MSRP but people are selling it for low to mid $40K.

If I go to my AD, then can I get it for $23K?

Why such price gouging by others?

thnx
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Old 18 September 2024, 04:37 AM   #2
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It’s called demand vs. supply.

You can try to get from your AD but don’t expect a call anytime soon….
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Old 18 September 2024, 04:39 AM   #3
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It’s called demand vs. supply.

You can try to get from your AD but don’t expect a call anytime soon….
So basically it is a low production watch which is flying off the shelves?
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Old 18 September 2024, 04:45 AM   #4
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yeah, demand is low for the DS
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Old 18 September 2024, 04:48 AM   #5
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Yes you can. First step, ask. What AD do you frequent?
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Old 18 September 2024, 04:48 AM   #6
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hi,

I am noticing that the Daytona Panda is listed for approx $15K MSRP but people are selling it for low to mid $40K.

If I go to my AD, then can I get it for $15K?

Why such price gouging by others?

thnx
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Old 18 September 2024, 04:48 AM   #7
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Double post.
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Old 18 September 2024, 04:50 AM   #8
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Your AD will sell you one at list price if they like you
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Old 18 September 2024, 04:56 AM   #9
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Your AD will sell you one at list price if they like you
Just don't call it a panda at the Rolex store, Rolex doesn't like their dealers using silly names...
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Old 18 September 2024, 05:06 AM   #10
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Just don't call it a panda at the Rolex store, Rolex doesn't like their dealers using silly names...
Rolex website search.

Rolex are totally fine with panda.

Collectors are the ones getting arsey. Boo hoo.
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Old 18 September 2024, 05:21 AM   #11
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Just don't call it a panda at the Rolex store, Rolex doesn't like their dealers using silly names...
False.
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Old 18 September 2024, 05:59 AM   #12
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Nope, heard it last week from the Rolex Rep I used to work in advertising for a local AD, but you guys can believe whatever you would like
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Old 18 September 2024, 06:13 AM   #13
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Nope, heard it last week from the Rolex Rep I used to work in advertising for a local AD, but you guys can believe whatever you would like
Must be fact back at Rolex HQ then

Your past comments about ‘real’ pandas and ‘not a black eyed panda’ predate last week.

Rolex are very happy with the panda nickname. They let you search it on the web site.
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Old 18 September 2024, 07:00 AM   #14
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Must be fact back at Rolex HQ then

Your past comments about ‘real’ pandas and ‘not a black eyed panda’ predate last week.

Rolex are very happy with the panda nickname. They let you search it on the web site.
You are correct and correct but as I said, Rolex as a company have generally discouraged their SAs from using nicknames. I merely worked as a sub contractor for an AD years ago and still know some of these people. I have no reason to speak for anyone except for myself. I have a few wonderful Rolex watches and not a nickname to be found among them, especially my Daytonas which oddly enough are named for a very famous city in Florida “where racing flourished in the early 20th century.”
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Old 18 September 2024, 07:01 AM   #15
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Yes you can. First step, ask. What AD do you frequent?
I will have to find one. Never been to an AD to buy a Rolex. Always used GrayMarket folks.
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Old 18 September 2024, 07:38 AM   #16
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I will have to find one. Never been to an AD to buy a Rolex. Always used GrayMarket folks.
Anyway, don't hesitate to walk into an AD, you're the kind of customer they need...
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Old 18 September 2024, 11:12 AM   #17
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hi,

I am noticing that the DeepSea Challenge is listed for approx $23K MSRP but people are selling it for low to mid $40K.

If I go to my AD, then can I get it for $23K?

Why such price gouging by others?

thnx
People are just greedy taking advantage of the supply/demand situation and customers fall for it whom paying beyond the MSRP.

Just visit several Rolex AD if you can and inquire about the watch you are interested to purchase.
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Old 18 September 2024, 12:41 PM   #18
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hi,

I am noticing that the Daytona Panda is listed for approx $15K MSRP but people are selling it for low to mid $40K.

If I go to my AD, then can I get it for $15K?

Why such price gouging by others?

thnx
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Old 18 September 2024, 01:09 PM   #19
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??? Yes, you can, and it does not hurt to ask at the AD, they are rare but not impossible to get. Depends on the AD size and your purchase history, but this is not a big seller, ADs like pieces they can turn around quickly and not everyone can pull off a 50mm watch on the wrist.

Try, no harm

Happy Hunting!
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Old 18 September 2024, 01:10 PM   #20
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deepsea challenge

you must have a 'special official Rolex website' where shows a special msrp price @ 23k instead of 25950
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Old 18 September 2024, 01:10 PM   #21
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I’m not sure my AD has seen one. Haven’t heard about the large national chains but I’m guessing a few trickled through there.
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Old 18 September 2024, 01:11 PM   #22
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deepsea challenge

you must have a 'special official Rolex website' where shows a special msrp price @ 23k instead of 25950 (plus tax)
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Old 18 September 2024, 01:18 PM   #23
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??? Yes, you can, and it does not hurt to ask at the AD, they are rare but not impossible to get. Depends on the AD size and your purchase history, but this is not a big seller, ADs like pieces they can turn around quickly and not everyone can pull off a 50mm watch on the wrist.

Try, no harm

Happy Hunting!
I honestly don’t see anybody buying this to wear. It’s a super cool horology collector item though. Would be amazing to have on display, especially for a grey market dealer etc. the watch is clownishly large haha
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Old 18 September 2024, 01:21 PM   #24
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I saw one once at the WOS Soho in New York soon after it was announced. It was “exhibition” but almost comically huge. I asked the SA about demand, he kind of whispered to me that no one had asked for one.
So definitely a rare bird but I don’t believe it is flying off the shelves. I think a bigger AD would do their best to source one for you.
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Old 18 September 2024, 01:23 PM   #25
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It won't take long to get one at MSRP and before long, I'm sure it's going to be available below msrp on the secondary market.
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Old 18 September 2024, 01:34 PM   #26
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you must have a 'special official Rolex website' where shows a special msrp price @ 23k instead of 25950
Yes, my apologies ... I quoted the wrong price ... thank you for the correction.
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Old 12 November 2024, 09:26 PM   #27
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hi,

I am noticing that the DeepSea Challenge is listed for approx $23K MSRP but people are selling it for low to mid $40K.

If I go to my AD, then can I get it for $23K?

Why such price gouging by others?

thnx

I was offered one today. I don’t know ….. cool to have but not wearable at all.




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Old 12 November 2024, 09:57 PM   #28
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I was offered one today. I don’t know ….. cool to have but not wearable at all.
I'm still struggling to understand why Rolex made a watch that can function at a depth that would squash the wearer to the size and shape of a pancake.
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Old 12 November 2024, 10:49 PM   #29
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Cool watch. Unwearable for me.
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Old 13 November 2024, 12:04 AM   #30
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Yes, an AD will consciously gift you 16k profit even though they don’t know you. It’s all about economics and it’s been said here ad nauseam that ADs expect a “pay to play” mentality, especially since you’re cognizant of the huge 16k differential, OP, surely you get it. Right?
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