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TARDIS · 4 February 2007, 04:03 PM

I can't believe this.... here's a Melbourne AU 'grey' watch dealer who already has a pre-owned TT 50th Anni GMT II up for sale!

I'd love to know the provenance and why the original buyer flipped it.

His price is in Aussie dollars BTW.

http://www.watchtime.com.au/index.htm

Steve

kakalika · 4 February 2007, 04:05 PM

Maybe he believes in the rumor that the SS version is coming out soon.

TARDIS · 4 February 2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kakalika

Maybe he believes in the rumor that the SS version is coming out soon.

Basel 2007 - it will be there.

JJ Irani · 4 February 2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

I can't believe this.... here's a Melbourne AU 'grey' watch dealer who already has a pre-owned TT 50th Anni GMT II up for sale!

I'd love to know the provenance and why the original buyer flipped it.

His price is in Aussie dollars BTW.

http://www.watchtime.com.au/index.htm

Steve

Ridiculous price there.

I can get a brand new one for much less from my AD.

JJ

TARDIS · 4 February 2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Ridiculous price there.

I can get a brand new one for much less from my AD.

JJ

Only you could get that from this AD of yours JJ not me or anyone else.

Spencer · 4 February 2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

Basel 2007 - it will be there.

You think

diablojota · 4 February 2007, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Ridiculous price there.

I can get a brand new one for much less from my AD.

JJ

That's because it's a fake.

tonelar · 4 February 2007, 05:31 PM

not EVERY model is going to appeal to EVERY buyer...

He probably saw a Leopard Daytona and HAD TO HAVE IT.

Otis · 4 February 2007, 08:15 PM

Funny you should post this.... there's a vintage / grey dealer in brisbane that i saw, on saturday, had a solid gold one sitting in the window.

Gedanken · 4 February 2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

Only you could get that from this AD of yours JJ not me or anyone else.

Nuh uh. Just two months ago I went the Singaporean AD where I got my SD, and I was offered one for S$11,000 (A$9167) straight out. Take the 3% GST out of it passing through the airport and the price would be A$8899 without the least bit of bargaining.

Steve and I are familiar with Antiquorum, and I doubt he'd recommend those pirates either.

Spark · 4 February 2007, 08:38 PM

I can never understand this sort of thing.
It happens with cars a lot too.
Why get rid of a car or watch in under 3 months etc....
They must have more money than sense as they must loose money hand over fist

The dealers must love these them.

Scooby · 4 February 2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TARDIS

Only you could get that from this AD of yours JJ not me or anyone else.

My AD pulled one out of the back for me to try on last week. Beautiful piece. It was going for list, but I can't afford it right now.

tonelar · 4 February 2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spark

I can never understand this sort of thing.
It happens with cars a lot too.
Why get rid of a car or watch in under 3 months etc....

to some people 3 months is a long time... I mean, wearing and showing off the newest model probably pales for these types... as soon as they see another newer more updated version.

I shouldn't even critisize... most of my g/f s don't make it past 10 weeks.

SeaGoer · 4 February 2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spark

I can never understand this sort of thing.
It happens with cars a lot too.
Why get rid of a car or watch in under 3 months etc....
They must have more money than sense as they must loose money hand over fist

The dealers must love these them.

maybe because they buy on impulse.....because Tom and Harry bought one.....because they want to be the first kid on the block with the new toy...or for some people maybe because they cant afford the payment.
When the glitter subsides and the novelty wears off its time for something else.

nko51 · 5 February 2007, 12:41 AM

Probably has a very good reason for flipping it. Maybe has the hots for another Rolex Model.

........................--::**::--..Rolex Forever..--::**::--.........................
...............I KNEEL IN THE LONG SHADOW OF YOUR GREATNESS.............

oldbreadstinks · 5 February 2007, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Nuh uh. Just two months ago I went the Singaporean AD where I got my SD, and I was offered one for S$11,000 (A$9167) straight out. Take the 3% GST out of it passing through the airport and the price would be A$8899 without the least bit of bargaining.

Steve and I are familiar with Antiquorum, and I doubt he'd recommend those pirates either.

i was told $12,000SGD before discount at an AD i visited and was quoted much less by a colleague's friend who works in an AD( but i think thats only because he knows i'm a cheapskate

)

JJ Irani · 5 February 2007, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

Only you could get that from this AD of yours JJ not me or anyone else.

Come over to Auckland, Steve....and I'll surprise you!!

Prince Tudor · 5 February 2007, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Come over to Auckland, Steve....and I'll surprise you!!

Geez....sounds like NZ is the place to go.

I've always wanted to visit. Maybe now I can convince the wife to take a vacation.
Of course, I'd need to pick up a little "token" to remember the trip

JJ Irani · 5 February 2007, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince Tudor

Geez....sounds like NZ is the place to go.

I've always wanted to visit. Maybe now I can convince the wife to take a vacation.
Of course, I'd need to pick up a little "token" to remember the trip

It would be worth your holiday, Lucas. You not only get to see a very beautiful country, but you can pick up a Rolex (or any watch for that matter) for a superb price and even better when you take it out of Auckland International Airport - TAX FREE!!

Cheers - JJ

PS: You also get to meet me!!

PRH · 5 February 2007, 05:22 AM

Here in the UK there have been a couple of anniversary GMTII TT on the market from good dealers for £3995, around $8000 US

JJ Irani · 5 February 2007, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PRH

Here in the UK there have been a couple of anniversary GMTII TT on the market from good dealers for £3995, around $8000 US

Now that's not too bad a price....although I can still do better!!

Lol-x · 5 February 2007, 09:40 AM

The seller in Melbourne of the TT always puts a significant premium on the sale price of late model Rolex watches, such as the green sub and now it would appear the TT GMT. They do this on the basis that you pay and you get it now or your only other alternative is to wait and maybe one day you will find one in an AD and then you will have to pay retail anyway. This shop does have premises in a premium location in the CBD and so I guess they have to pay the rent somehow. They do rely on the less informed and seasoned Rolex purchasers.

alexgr8 · 5 February 2007, 02:40 PM

and was wearing my new TT GMT. The guy in the shop indicated that he was getting one the same as mine in for sale soon. He said the owner had a very wealthy friend who owned call centers in India and who always flipped his new watches after a couple of months. Didn't care that he lost a bundle on each deal. So when you get that evening call from someone in India trying to sell you something..you know where the profits are going!!

tonelar · 5 February 2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

It would be worth your holiday, Lucas. You not only get to see a very beautiful country, but you can pick up a Rolex (or any watch for that matter) for a superb price and even better when you take it out of Auckland International Airport - TAX FREE!!

Cheers - JJ

PS: You also get to meet me!!

Getting to meet JJ would be worth the trip... You're like a celebrity, man.

Gedanken · 5 February 2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

The seller in Melbourne of the TT always puts a significant premium on the sale price of late model Rolex watches, such as the green sub and now it would appear the TT GMT. They do this on the basis that you pay and you get it now or your only other alternative is to wait and maybe one day you will find one in an AD and then you will have to pay retail anyway. This shop does have premises in a premium location in the CBD and so I guess they have to pay the rent somehow. They do rely on the less informed and seasoned Rolex purchasers.

Very politically correct, Steve!

I'll stick to calling the bugger a pirate - it saves breath.

Otis · 5 February 2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Very politically correct, Steve!

I'll stick to calling the bugger a pirate - it saves breath.

Sound advice for us to avoid them, I think.

Gedanken · 5 February 2007, 09:04 PM

Yup - the guy's premium isn't worth the homework you save. I've seen the guy's ads too - he offers a pitiful amount to private sellers and then loads the prices on the other end. Not someone I would do business with.

Otis · 5 February 2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Yup - the guy's premium isn't worth the homework you save. I've seen the guy's ads too - he offers a pitiful amount to private sellers and then loads the prices on the other end. Not someone I would do business with.

Me neither. I don't agree with that sort of way of doing business. At the end of the day I'd still get the watch checked out anyway too, I just think you can never be sure.

TARDIS · 5 February 2007, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Come over to Auckland, Steve....and I'll surprise you!!

Thanks, I'll think about it JJ.

There's a cruise ship going that way in Feb2008 which we are considering. I think it docks in AKL for a day. Who knows, we may be on it.

Steve

teton · 6 February 2007, 04:44 AM

Is the 2 tone GMT II 50 anniversary supposed to be hard to find? I saw one in the display window of DeVon's Jewelry in Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento California last Friday afternoon around 5 p.m.

-Teton

4 February 2007, 04:03 PM	#1
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	50th Anniversary GMT II pre-owned...... I can't believe this.... here's a Melbourne AU 'grey' watch dealer who already has a pre-owned TT 50th Anni GMT II up for sale! I'd love to know the provenance and why the original buyer flipped it. His price is in Aussie dollars BTW. http://www.watchtime.com.au/index.htm Steve

4 February 2007, 04:05 PM	#2
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	Maybe he believes in the rumor that the SS version is coming out soon. __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

4 February 2007, 05:31 PM	#8
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	not EVERY model is going to appeal to EVERY buyer... He probably saw a Leopard Daytona and HAD TO HAVE IT. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

4 February 2007, 08:15 PM	#9
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Funny you should post this.... there's a vintage / grey dealer in brisbane that i saw, on saturday, had a solid gold one sitting in the window. __________________ Rock the Casbah!

5 February 2007, 02:40 PM	#23
alexgr8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 43	I was in that shop in Melbourne very recently and was wearing my new TT GMT. The guy in the shop indicated that he was getting one the same as mine in for sale soon. He said the owner had a very wealthy friend who owned call centers in India and who always flipped his new watches after a couple of months. Didn't care that he lost a bundle on each deal. So when you get that evening call from someone in India trying to sell you something..you know where the profits are going!!

4 February 2007, 08:38 PM	#11
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	I can never understand this sort of thing. It happens with cars a lot too. Why get rid of a car or watch in under 3 months etc.... They must have more money than sense as they must loose money hand over fist The dealers must love these them.

5 February 2007, 12:41 AM	#15
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Probably has a very good reason for flipping it. Maybe has the hots for another Rolex Model. ........................--::::--..Rolex Forever..--::::--......................... ...............I KNEEL IN THE LONG SHADOW OF YOUR GREATNESS.............

5 February 2007, 05:22 AM	#20
PRH "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: UK Watch: WG DD Posts: 179	Here in the UK there have been a couple of anniversary GMTII TT on the market from good dealers for £3995, around $8000 US

5 February 2007, 09:40 AM	#22
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,346	The seller in Melbourne of the TT always puts a significant premium on the sale price of late model Rolex watches, such as the green sub and now it would appear the TT GMT. They do this on the basis that you pay and you get it now or your only other alternative is to wait and maybe one day you will find one in an AD and then you will have to pay retail anyway. This shop does have premises in a premium location in the CBD and so I guess they have to pay the rent somehow. They do rely on the less informed and seasoned Rolex purchasers.

5 February 2007, 09:04 PM	#27
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Yup - the guy's premium isn't worth the homework you save. I've seen the guy's ads too - he offers a pitiful amount to private sellers and then loads the prices on the other end. Not someone I would do business with. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

6 February 2007, 04:44 AM	#30
teton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Teton Location: California Watch: SS DJ Oyster band Posts: 67	Is the 2 tone GMT II 50 anniversary supposed to be hard to find? I saw one in the display window of DeVon's Jewelry in Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento California last Friday afternoon around 5 p.m. -Teton

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