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superdelsol · 31 July 2011, 09:00 AM

I was just at a new Costco and saw a Mens 18K YG Date-Just with silver diamond dial. I asked the clerk about it because although Costco Canada sells Rolex, this is the first time I've seen or even heard of Rolex at Costco USA. She stated that they only get a few, because Rolex won't sell to them directly for sales in the USA, so they have to use other sources.

Jinder · 31 July 2011, 09:03 AM

Insane!

Incurable · 31 July 2011, 09:08 AM

Costco brings a grin, it's a subculture to itself. I can just see them now in twin bubble packs for a perceived discount price.

slcbbrown · 31 July 2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Incurable

Costco brings a grin, it's a subculture to itself. I can just see them now in twin bubble packs for a perceived discount price.

Perhaps, the two gallon size of Datejust. I have seen Brietlings at the local Costco.

beerformeplz · 31 July 2011, 09:20 AM

Nothing like that in Va. They do have all the Invctas you sould ask for though.

Ski Dweller · 31 July 2011, 09:21 AM

So Costco is an AD? This thing comes with a warranty?

superdelsol · 31 July 2011, 09:26 AM

It believe comes with a Costco warranty. It's no different than other other NIB Rolex watches obtained from a gray market dealer. It may be different because Costco has lifetime satisfaction guarantee on everything except some electronics.

chiko323 · 31 July 2011, 09:22 AM

What was the price?

superdelsol · 31 July 2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by chiko323

What was the price?

$16,999 I don't know if that's good or bad, as I haven't priced an 18K Date-Just at the AD lately.

imono · 31 July 2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by superdelsol

$16,999 I don't know if that's good or bad, as I haven't priced an 18K Date-Just at the AD lately.

MSRP for a new Men's DJ 116238 is $26K with Jubilee Bracelet.
Base on the price of $16999.00 you mentioned it is a whopping 35% off MSRP.
This DJ was made from 2005 onwards so it will be a good deal if this DJ has the random serial.

joshm · 31 July 2011, 09:27 AM

I was told at my local Costco (by a manager with 15+ years of service) that he had only seen a Rolex being sold once. He claimed that it was acquired by Costco because they promised to adhere to AD pricing criteria. Costco then undercut AD pricing and Rolex got upset and pulled the account. It is hearsay so take it for what's it worth but I have never seen one in person at Costco and I a,ways browse the watches. I've seen Breitling, Cartier, Tag, IWC, and even VC at my local store.

superdelsol · 31 July 2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by joshm

I was told at my local Costco (by a manager with 15+ years of service) that he had only seen a Rolex being sold once. He claimed that it was acquired by Costco because they promised to adhere to AD pricing criteria. Costco then undercut AD pricing and Rolex got upset and pulled the account. It is hearsay so take it for what's it worth but I have never seen one in person at Costco and I a,ways browse the watches. I've seen Breitling, Cartier, Tag, IWC, and even VC at my local store.

Yeah I was quite surprised. My wife saw it first as we always browse the watch display. We have 3 Costcos in town, and I've seen most of the brands you mentioned, and I even saw a Zenith Chronograph once, but never a Rolex.
If I had a camera I would have taken a picture and posted it here. The managers probably wouldn't like that, and there is probably some rule against photographing merchandise for sale.

blackmsport · 31 July 2011, 09:36 AM

Costco here only sell Tag Heuer

Glad they don't sell Rolex that would devalue the brand

buke45 · 31 July 2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blackmsport

costco here only sell tag heuer

glad they don't sell rolex that would devalue the brand

x2

TheWatchFiend · 31 July 2011, 09:44 AM

Costco was selling Omegas in the gray market. They were sued by Omega, and Costco lost. If Costco operates as a non AD and continues selling more Rolexes like this, I imagine they will be sued by Rolex as well.

Ticknaway · 10 December 2015, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWatchFiend

Costco was selling Omegas in the gray market. They were sued by Omega, and Costco lost. If Costco operates as a non AD and continues selling more Rolexes like this, I imagine they will be sued by Rolex as well.

I believe Costco won on appeal so they are still selling omegas. if there are any JDs on the TRF maybe they can answer this for sure but I want to say the ruling set the standard for selling products such as this. I have seen a couple of rolexs here in NorCal costcos

poopie · 31 July 2011, 09:45 AM

My brother in law bought a DSSD about a year ago from a Costco here in Toronto (the one near Yorkdale Mall).

Yih

Art 1 · 31 July 2011, 10:01 AM

It's been going on for years. I have seen Pateks at Costco.

Route 66 · 31 July 2011, 10:07 AM

I always check out the watches at Costco but I've never seen a Rolex in their case; just plenty of TAGs and once an IWC.

watchdaddy1 · 31 July 2011, 10:20 AM

I belong to Cosco never seen anything but INSANELY PRICED INVICTERS, a few Tags, Cartier, never a Rolex though.I heard the Omega story w/ them , Rolex will soon be next to sue

superdelsol · 31 July 2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by watchdaddy1

I belong to Cosco never seen anything but INSANELY PRICED INVICTERS, a few Tags, Cartier, never a Rolex though.I heard the Omega story w/ them , Rolex will soon be next to sue

What part of Arizona do you live in?

caballero · 31 July 2011, 10:16 AM

Same here in japan, they had a large variety of rolex, omega, cartier etc... this was 2 weeks ago in their osaka branch...

dnagwhogas · 31 July 2011, 11:10 AM

I don't mind buying a Rolex from Costco...as long as they could beat the prices here on TRF......but I doubt that they could.

stiusa · 31 July 2011, 11:12 AM

A few years ago, I have seen our Costco here in OC, CA selling Rolex. I have never seen Rolex for sale at Costco since.

harrishc · 31 July 2011, 11:16 AM

do they offer refunds under lifetime non-satisfaction guarantee as well?

dddrees · 31 July 2011, 11:21 AM

I can't imagine Rolex would let a thing like this go on for a very long.

BarkMaster · 31 July 2011, 11:40 AM

At the recent Dallas GTG, I heard the Rolex USA sales rep say something about taking the Walmart/Sam's Club folks to court (and winning).

If I remember, he said that Rolex's position is that gray watches are here illegally.

rolexpawn · 31 July 2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

At the recent Dallas GTG, I heard the Rolex USA sales rep say something about taking the Walmart/Sam's Club folks to court (and winning).

If I remember, he said that Rolex's position is that gray watches are here illegally.

Rolex will trace the serial numbers back to the AD and it will not be pretty.

T. Ferguson · 19 October 2013, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

At the recent Dallas GTG, I heard the Rolex USA sales rep say something about taking the Walmart/Sam's Club folks to court (and winning).

If I remember, he said that Rolex's position is that gray watches are here illegally.

It depends on your definition of grey market. Around here the term is often applied more liberally to include any channel other than the official AD network. It would only be here illegally if it was not originally imported to the US by Rolex USA. If the watch originally came from a domestic AD, then I'd think it's legal.

gwozhog · 31 July 2011, 01:59 PM

I bet they dont even give you a bag. They just put it in the shopping cart in front of yours after checkout. Then I hate to have to show my reciept to the guy who is not even counting items in your shopping cart. I hate dealing with that guy everytime. Its like a polite way of costco or Sams club saying we think you are all a bunch of crooks.

31 July 2011, 09:00 AM	#1
superdelsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: Arizona, USA Watch: your 6. Posts: 388	Rolex at Costco in the USA I was just at a new Costco and saw a Mens 18K YG Date-Just with silver diamond dial. I asked the clerk about it because although Costco Canada sells Rolex, this is the first time I've seen or even heard of Rolex at Costco USA. She stated that they only get a few, because Rolex won't sell to them directly for sales in the USA, so they have to use other sources. __________________ "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Dr. Richard P. Feynman, Rogers Commission Report, Appendix F, 9 June 1986

31 July 2011, 09:08 AM	#3
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Costco brings a grin, it's a subculture to itself. I can just see them now in twin bubble packs for a perceived discount price. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

31 July 2011, 09:20 AM	#5
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	Nothing like that in Va. They do have all the Invctas you sould ask for though. __________________

31 July 2011, 09:26 AM	#7
superdelsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: Arizona, USA Watch: your 6. Posts: 388	It believe comes with a Costco warranty. It's no different than other other NIB Rolex watches obtained from a gray market dealer. It may be different because Costco has lifetime satisfaction guarantee on everything except some electronics. __________________ "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Dr. Richard P. Feynman, Rogers Commission Report, Appendix F, 9 June 1986

31 July 2011, 11:10 AM	#23
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	I don't mind buying a Rolex from Costco...as long as they could beat the prices here on TRF......but I doubt that they could. __________________ P-Club Member # 7 Time is what prevents everything from happening at once.

31 July 2011, 09:03 AM	#2
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	Insane!

31 July 2011, 09:21 AM	#6
Ski Dweller Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Aspen, CO Watch: Swatch KikiPicasso Posts: 266	So Costco is an AD? This thing comes with a warranty?

31 July 2011, 09:22 AM	#8
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	What was the price?

31 July 2011, 09:27 AM	#11
joshm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 1	I was told at my local Costco (by a manager with 15+ years of service) that he had only seen a Rolex being sold once. He claimed that it was acquired by Costco because they promised to adhere to AD pricing criteria. Costco then undercut AD pricing and Rolex got upset and pulled the account. It is hearsay so take it for what's it worth but I have never seen one in person at Costco and I a,ways browse the watches. I've seen Breitling, Cartier, Tag, IWC, and even VC at my local store.

31 July 2011, 09:36 AM	#13
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Costco here only sell Tag Heuer Glad they don't sell Rolex that would devalue the brand

31 July 2011, 09:44 AM	#15
TheWatchFiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Watch: Omega SMP 2531.80 Posts: 57	Costco was selling Omegas in the gray market. They were sued by Omega, and Costco lost. If Costco operates as a non AD and continues selling more Rolexes like this, I imagine they will be sued by Rolex as well.

31 July 2011, 09:45 AM	#17
poopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 30	My brother in law bought a DSSD about a year ago from a Costco here in Toronto (the one near Yorkdale Mall). Yih

31 July 2011, 10:01 AM	#18
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	It's been going on for years. I have seen Pateks at Costco.

31 July 2011, 10:07 AM	#19
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I always check out the watches at Costco but I've never seen a Rolex in their case; just plenty of TAGs and once an IWC.

31 July 2011, 10:20 AM	#20
watchdaddy1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: William Location: Az Watch: strap whore Posts: 1,194	I belong to Cosco never seen anything but INSANELY PRICED INVICTERS, a few Tags, Cartier, never a Rolex though.I heard the Omega story w/ them , Rolex will soon be next to sue

31 July 2011, 10:16 AM	#22
caballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Japan / Australia Watch: LV/116520/118238 Posts: 471	Same here in japan, they had a large variety of rolex, omega, cartier etc... this was 2 weeks ago in their osaka branch...

31 July 2011, 11:12 AM	#24
stiusa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: California Watch: 16520, 16610LV Posts: 55	A few years ago, I have seen our Costco here in OC, CA selling Rolex. I have never seen Rolex for sale at Costco since.

31 July 2011, 11:16 AM	#25
harrishc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK Posts: 176	do they offer refunds under lifetime non-satisfaction guarantee as well?

31 July 2011, 11:21 AM	#26
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	I can't imagine Rolex would let a thing like this go on for a very long. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 July 2011, 11:40 AM	#27
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	At the recent Dallas GTG, I heard the Rolex USA sales rep say something about taking the Walmart/Sam's Club folks to court (and winning). If I remember, he said that Rolex's position is that gray watches are here illegally. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

31 July 2011, 01:59 PM	#30
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	I bet they dont even give you a bag. They just put it in the shopping cart in front of yours after checkout. Then I hate to have to show my reciept to the guy who is not even counting items in your shopping cart. I hate dealing with that guy everytime. Its like a polite way of costco or Sams club saying we think you are all a bunch of crooks.

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