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pathmeister · 26 March 2024, 08:06 AM

I was visiting Venice and unexpectedly saw the authorized Rolex store Salvatori Boutique. Walked in without much expectations, and boom, saw a 228236 Platinum Day-Date bluesy dial, Roman numerals! I wanted this one badly, but could not stack up enough credit cards to get to the sticker price of 60K Euro...

Too bad I was only there for two days.

There's a hefty tax but i would get it returned upon leaving the EU back to the US.

Missed opportunity or is this one not as popular as other models?

Benzsiam · 26 March 2024, 08:54 AM

You should be able to go online and bank wire from your bank account if you have enough money in it. If you don't have enough money in your bank account, you should not buy it.

pathmeister · 26 March 2024, 03:47 PM

They said international bank wire would take at least 24 hours to clear, plus there are time zone differences. Regardless, this watch was a beauty!

omar-rye · 26 March 2024, 03:59 PM

They had this Plat Day Date available as a walk in and for a tourist? I guess it is happening

Daytonaman799 · 26 March 2024, 08:47 PM

An AD in Venice? Wow…I’m in Palm Beach and they basically wouldn’t even look at me even though I have bought at Bucherer and was wearing a plat DD 40 myself. They told no platinum pieces for anyone bec they maybe get 1-2 per year and no shot at green dial YYg either. Of course a grey dealer down the street had everything and were actually super nice.

brandrea · 26 March 2024, 10:08 PM

Venice is so nice. I went to that boutique when we were last there. I found them to be friendly, although they didn’t have much to look at

stanleyleecm · 26 March 2024, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pathmeister

I was visiting Venice and unexpectedly saw the authorized Rolex store Salvatori Boutique. Walked in without much expectations, and boom, saw a 228236 Platinum Day-Date bluesy dial, Roman numerals! I wanted this one badly, but could not stack up enough credit cards to get to the sticker price of 60K Euro...

Too bad I was only there for two days.

There's a hefty tax but i would get it returned upon leaving the EU back to the US.

Missed opportunity or is this one not as popular as other models?

I was there actually 5 days ago with the family and didn't bother to go in and look, I figured they won't have anything available. They did have some nice pieces sitting at the window though.

996marty · 27 March 2024, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

An AD in Venice? Wow…I’m in Palm Beach and they basically wouldn’t even look at me even though I have bought at Bucherer and was wearing a plat DD 40 myself. They told no platinum pieces for anyone bec they maybe get 1-2 per year and no shot at green dial YYg either. Of course a grey dealer down the street had everything and were actually super nice.

Why wouldn’t you have a boutique in Venice (Italy)? Plenty of money around those parts. Obviously I can’t vouch for Venice USA.
Watch sounds amazing

MSL997 · 28 March 2024, 02:30 PM

Given they had it for sale, not many buyers at the top.

inadeje · 28 March 2024, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pathmeister

I was visiting Venice and unexpectedly saw the authorized Rolex store Salvatori Boutique. Walked in without much expectations, and boom, saw a 228236 Platinum Day-Date bluesy dial, Roman numerals! I wanted this one badly, but could not stack up enough credit cards to get to the sticker price of 60K Euro...

Too bad I was only there for two days.

There's a hefty tax but i would get it returned upon leaving the EU back to the US.

Missed opportunity or is this one not as popular as other models?

If you was expecting to get the 21% tax back via Global Blue then your inability to pay probably saved you from thousands in losses.

I predict you’ll be able to get that watch below retail here in the US soon. Give it another 6-12 months

Daytonaman799 · 29 March 2024, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 996marty

Why wouldn’t you have a boutique in Venice (Italy)? Plenty of money around those parts. Obviously I can’t vouch for Venice USA.
Watch sounds amazing

I’m not surprised that there is an AD in Venice but was told in the states that platinum pieces come maybe once or twice a year so I am surprised that an AD in Italy just has one for sale as opposed to the hoops you have to jump through here.

worldofoyster · 29 March 2024, 02:34 AM

do not put a watch purchase on credit, unless you're able to pay it off right away.

pathmeister · 29 March 2024, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by worldofoyster

do not put a watch purchase on credit, unless you're able to pay it off right away.

Would definitely pay it off right away, and next time, I probably need an AMEX card for these situations. AMEX is no limit, correct?

GoldenSub · 29 March 2024, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pathmeister

Would definitely pay it off right away, and next time, I probably need an AMEX card for these situations. AMEX is no limit, correct?

They do have a limit although usually higher than a normal credit card because Amex is a charge card. The spending threshold is obviously based on the individual.

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 29 March 2024, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Venice is so nice. I went to that boutique when we were last there. I found them to be friendly, although they didn’t have much to look at

The one on the Rialto Bridge, right?

brandrea · 29 March 2024, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DOUBLE 0 SE7EN

The one on the Rialto Bridge, right?

The one in San Marco square

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pathmeister · 6 April 2024, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DOUBLE 0 SE7EN

The one on the Rialto Bridge, right?

Yes, Salvadori Boutique Store (official Rolex dealer).

26 March 2024, 08:06 AM	#1
pathmeister "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 53	228236 Rolex Platinum Day-Date Ice blue dial Roman numerals and fluted bezel I was visiting Venice and unexpectedly saw the authorized Rolex store Salvatori Boutique. Walked in without much expectations, and boom, saw a 228236 Platinum Day-Date bluesy dial, Roman numerals! I wanted this one badly, but could not stack up enough credit cards to get to the sticker price of 60K Euro... Too bad I was only there for two days. There's a hefty tax but i would get it returned upon leaving the EU back to the US. Missed opportunity or is this one not as popular as other models?

26 March 2024, 08:54 AM	#2
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	You should be able to go online and bank wire from your bank account if you have enough money in it. If you don't have enough money in your bank account, you should not buy it. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

28 March 2024, 02:30 PM	#9
MSL997 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Nation of Rolex Watch: 116500 & 116520s Posts: 197	Given they had it for sale, not many buyers at the top. __________________ All day I dream about Daytona

26 March 2024, 03:47 PM	#3
pathmeister "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 53	They said international bank wire would take at least 24 hours to clear, plus there are time zone differences. Regardless, this watch was a beauty!

26 March 2024, 03:59 PM	#4
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,593	They had this Plat Day Date available as a walk in and for a tourist? I guess it is happening

26 March 2024, 08:47 PM	#5
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,675	An AD in Venice? Wow…I’m in Palm Beach and they basically wouldn’t even look at me even though I have bought at Bucherer and was wearing a plat DD 40 myself. They told no platinum pieces for anyone bec they maybe get 1-2 per year and no shot at green dial YYg either. Of course a grey dealer down the street had everything and were actually super nice.

26 March 2024, 10:08 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,417	Venice is so nice. I went to that boutique when we were last there. I found them to be friendly, although they didn’t have much to look at

29 March 2024, 02:34 AM	#12
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,301	do not put a watch purchase on credit, unless you're able to pay it off right away.

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