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BmwA5H · 13 October 2012, 12:04 AM

Yesterday, I somehow, by some unusual paranormal force, found myself inside the Harrods Rolex Boutique!

I ended up trying on a Daytona YG. Retail I think was £23,600. After some negotiation, they said they'd be able to let me have it for £22,000 and they'd put £600 onto my Harrods card. So the question is: Should I pull the trigger? As some of you guys know I have been looking for another watch. This really is a beauty though!

My only reservations are whether you guys think its a good enough deal and the scratches on the bezel

Camel · 13 October 2012, 12:15 AM

If they are just surface scratches, a jeweler should be able to polish the bezel to a perfect shine. 10% discount is not bad on a Daytona, and it is a beautiful watch. I might try for a little bit more due to the condition of the bezel.

smallcandle · 13 October 2012, 12:18 AM

That's a beautiful watch, and certainly the Daytona I'd go after if I was in the market for one. To the price, most everyone is going to say "Push for a bigger discount", but as long as you're happy with the price and this is truly a watch you WANT, then I say go for it!

FremStar · 13 October 2012, 12:22 AM

One word Ash - YES!!!!

Trouble15 · 13 October 2012, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

One word Ash - YES!!!!

///armin · 13 October 2012, 03:17 AM

If you are spending that much, it needs to be perfect....I would not buy one with scratches...you have access to his great forum, use one of the trusted sellers and get it exactly the way you want it with a great discount.

FeelingTheBlues · 13 October 2012, 12:24 AM

Don't mind the scratches, you had me at YG Daytona!

This is an absolute yes for me!

77T · 13 October 2012, 12:25 AM

The gold bezel will always have some hairlines on it so no worries there.
Stunning dial combo and I'd say you have a decent deal working.

Have at it!!!

Sam Philip · 13 October 2012, 12:31 AM

I think it is not a good deal, I got 20% off for a YG Sub recently. You can get the same for a YG Daytona may be not from Harrods but other AD's would happily do it.

Passionata · 13 October 2012, 12:37 AM

20%off and u got a fair price ,no worry they will let you to have it just mention the scrathes/which are obviously not a problem since you got it from shirtcuffs in a minute.

Best
George

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floater156 · 13 October 2012, 01:04 AM

Hell yea! Go for it!

mjclark32 · 13 October 2012, 01:18 AM

No idea about price, but damn that's gorgeous!

TSW · 13 October 2012, 01:22 AM

The best YG combo there is!

eric23 · 13 October 2012, 01:32 AM

Nice!

Cru Jones · 13 October 2012, 01:41 AM

i wonder if harrod's has the best prices, but, if you are happy, go for it.

petesjag · 13 October 2012, 01:46 AM

Nice watch but you should get a bigger discount on an all gold model. Maybe if you picked one up here through a trusted seller, you could get up to 30% off..
I bought my yg rolex with a 32% discount from a grey dealer.
If the discount is good then you won't get gutted if you ever decide to sell or trade on another gold model

BmwA5H · 13 October 2012, 02:23 AM

Thanks all for your responses! looking at what some have said, it seems I could get an even bigger discount at a grey dealer or even on TRF! I'd rather pay less and have the same watch naturally... hmm decisions decisions!

thewatchguy93 · 13 October 2012, 03:09 AM

Hey Ash!

I'm quite a good customer at Goldsmiths in the Trafford Centre Manchester, I've been offered a DDII in RG which retails at around the same.. for £19,500ish..

You can DEFO do better on price.. pm me if you want any info on the AD..

.. The watch btw, STUNNING!

tkerrmd · 13 October 2012, 03:31 AM

Yes to the watch, my favorite Daytona! You will have to be happy with a price...

ratty · 13 October 2012, 04:49 AM

Harrods will be expensive.

I got about 20% off my WG from an AD! Look around before buying ANYTHING at Harrods.

Kingair · 13 October 2012, 04:54 AM

Members tell you that you can get up to 32 % . . . work on it

Just my .02

HAGWe

jay1988 · 13 October 2012, 05:13 AM

The stainless Daytona is a rare one but I don't believe the gold ones have anywhere near that problem.

For me the discount is not high enough. The scratches aren't an issue but you should use them to get a better deal.

Any thing over £20k is too much for me.

brokenchains · 13 October 2012, 05:15 AM

Dial is awesome!!

CJ01 · 13 October 2012, 05:30 AM

Great choice Ash, but the scratches don't look too good and I think you could do better on the price.

Solo118 · 13 October 2012, 05:31 AM

I concur with the others about the price.

Overall though, it is a fine watch and if I were to get any YG Rolex that would be it.

Apothecarian23 · 13 October 2012, 05:43 AM

Just do it

steveclocks · 13 October 2012, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BmwA5H

Yesterday, I somehow, by some unusual paranormal force, found myself inside the Harrods Rolex Boutique!

I ended up trying on a Daytona YG. Retail I think was £23,600. After some negotiation, they said they'd be able to let me have it for £22,000 and they'd put £600 onto my Harrods card. So the question is: Should I pull the trigger? As some of you guys know I have been looking for another watch. This really is a beauty though!

My only reservations are whether you guys think its a good enough deal and the scratches on the bezel

Ash, you know I love the daytona (I have one myself) and yes it's a beauty in YG. But I must be honest with this specific one. I don't like it's face. Would be better if the three little dials where less screaming! I plain black dial would be better, nothing wrong with the red bits.
It's just what I think, so hope you won't be offened Ash

BmwA5H · 13 October 2012, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Hey Ash!

I'm quite a good customer at Goldsmiths in the Trafford Centre Manchester, I've been offered a DDII in RG which retails at around the same.. for £19,500ish..

You can DEFO do better on price.. pm me if you want any info on the AD..

.. The watch btw, STUNNING!

Thanks buddy! I might PM you a little later!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

One word Ash - YES!!!!

You enabler, you!

Could that YES get any bigger?

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveclocks

Ash, you know I love the daytona (I have one myself) and yes it's a beauty in YG. But I must be honest with this specific one. I don't like it's face. Would be better if the three little dials where less screaming! I plain black dial would be better, nothing wrong with the red bits.
It's just what I think, so hope you won't be offened Ash

Not at all! I value your opinion 100%. This is what a forum is all about, all of our tastes will never be in unisen with oneanother which is what makes this place interesting and what causes us to buy different brands, and styles of Rolex watches. I have seen the black dial but for some reason I like the gold inner circles... they add a modern twist on a classic, IMO

FremStar · 13 October 2012, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BmwA5H

You enabler, you!

Could that YES get any bigger?

Since you asked!

YES!!!!!

BmwA5H · 13 October 2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Since you asked!

YES!!!!!

OH DEAR LORD.

I'm getting too excited sitting here. I actually just want to ''YOLO'' this purchase and get it now.

WOW that looks beaut on your wrist

Ahhhh I want a better deal though seeing as many have said AD's can even get up to 20% off. That would make a huge difference on a £23,000 watch

13 October 2012, 12:04 AM	#1
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	YG Daytona! Should I do it, or not? Yesterday, I somehow, by some unusual paranormal force, found myself inside the Harrods Rolex Boutique! I ended up trying on a Daytona YG. Retail I think was £23,600. After some negotiation, they said they'd be able to let me have it for £22,000 and they'd put £600 onto my Harrods card. So the question is: Should I pull the trigger? As some of you guys know I have been looking for another watch. This really is a beauty though! My only reservations are whether you guys think its a good enough deal and the scratches on the bezel Attached Images

13 October 2012, 12:15 AM	#2
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	If they are just surface scratches, a jeweler should be able to polish the bezel to a perfect shine. 10% discount is not bad on a Daytona, and it is a beautiful watch. I might try for a little bit more due to the condition of the bezel. __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

13 October 2012, 12:18 AM	#3
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	That's a beautiful watch, and certainly the Daytona I'd go after if I was in the market for one. To the price, most everyone is going to say "Push for a bigger discount", but as long as you're happy with the price and this is truly a watch you WANT, then I say go for it! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

13 October 2012, 12:22 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	One word Ash - YES!!!! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

13 October 2012, 12:24 AM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Don't mind the scratches, you had me at YG Daytona! This is an absolute yes for me! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

13 October 2012, 03:17 AM	#6
///armin 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Armin Location: USA Posts: 544	If you are spending that much, it needs to be perfect....I would not buy one with scratches...you have access to his great forum, use one of the trusted sellers and get it exactly the way you want it with a great discount.

13 October 2012, 12:25 AM	#8
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,616	The gold bezel will always have some hairlines on it so no worries there. Stunning dial combo and I'd say you have a decent deal working. Have at it!!! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 October 2012, 12:31 AM	#9
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I think it is not a good deal, I got 20% off for a YG Sub recently. You can get the same for a YG Daytona may be not from Harrods but other AD's would happily do it.

13 October 2012, 12:37 AM	#10
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	20%off and u got a fair price ,no worry they will let you to have it just mention the scrathes/which are obviously not a problem since you got it from shirtcuffs in a minute. Best George Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

13 October 2012, 01:04 AM	#11
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Hell yea! Go for it! __________________ Lead by example through production.

13 October 2012, 01:18 AM	#12
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	No idea about price, but damn that's gorgeous! __________________

13 October 2012, 01:22 AM	#13
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	The best YG combo there is! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

13 October 2012, 01:32 AM	#14
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice!

13 October 2012, 01:41 AM	#15
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,690	i wonder if harrod's has the best prices, but, if you are happy, go for it.

13 October 2012, 01:46 AM	#16
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Nice watch but you should get a bigger discount on an all gold model. Maybe if you picked one up here through a trusted seller, you could get up to 30% off.. I bought my yg rolex with a 32% discount from a grey dealer. If the discount is good then you won't get gutted if you ever decide to sell or trade on another gold model __________________ 116718LN Black dial

13 October 2012, 02:23 AM	#17
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	Thanks all for your responses! looking at what some have said, it seems I could get an even bigger discount at a grey dealer or even on TRF! I'd rather pay less and have the same watch naturally... hmm decisions decisions!

13 October 2012, 03:09 AM	#18
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Hey Ash! I'm quite a good customer at Goldsmiths in the Trafford Centre Manchester, I've been offered a DDII in RG which retails at around the same.. for £19,500ish.. You can DEFO do better on price.. pm me if you want any info on the AD.. .. The watch btw, STUNNING! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

13 October 2012, 03:31 AM	#19
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Yes to the watch, my favorite Daytona! You will have to be happy with a price...

13 October 2012, 04:49 AM	#20
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,860	Harrods will be expensive. I got about 20% off my WG from an AD! Look around before buying ANYTHING at Harrods.

13 October 2012, 04:54 AM	#21
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,233	Members tell you that you can get up to 32 % . . . work on it Just my .02 HAGWe

13 October 2012, 05:13 AM	#22
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	The stainless Daytona is a rare one but I don't believe the gold ones have anywhere near that problem. For me the discount is not high enough. The scratches aren't an issue but you should use them to get a better deal. Any thing over £20k is too much for me.

13 October 2012, 05:15 AM	#23
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	Dial is awesome!! __________________ 116520 White Dial M, 116200 White Index Jubilee, Tudor Tiger Chronograph

13 October 2012, 05:30 AM	#24
CJ01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Craig Location: Dorset UK Posts: 383	Great choice Ash, but the scratches don't look too good and I think you could do better on the price.

13 October 2012, 05:31 AM	#25
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,138	I concur with the others about the price. Overall though, it is a fine watch and if I were to get any YG Rolex that would be it.

13 October 2012, 05:43 AM	#26
Apothecarian23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 101	Just do it

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