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koronet-kid · 4 April 2008, 02:31 AM

Hi Guys Have Just Had A Call From My Ad To Confirm I Am First At Thier Store To Go On The Deep Sea Waiting List. I Have Been Told To Expect The Watch Around Autum Time. And The Price Is As Big As The Watch £4,750.00 Gbp Wow Huge Money For A Steel Watch. I Am Going To Basel Next Week. I Cant Wait To It See It.

The Ultimate Tool Watch Imho.

Regards Sean.

Gurmot · 4 April 2008, 02:34 AM

Well done Sean on getting your name on the list. So now we know it is £4750. I'm glad you wrote that in big numbers as it is a BIG number.

I'm afraid it's too rich for me but I hope you get one soon and it lives up to the hype.

Cheers - Simon

CoopJr · 4 April 2008, 02:35 AM

What's that in US dollars or Euros?

boa2 · 4 April 2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

What's that in US dollars or Euros?

It converts to ~$9500US, but the US MSRP will likely be less. The US prices are generally at least 20% less than the direct conversion from pounds sterling.

Tools · 4 April 2008, 02:45 AM

Good for you.

Too bad you have to wait so long............

marke · 4 April 2008, 09:30 AM

new price of ceramic gmt 2 is 3500,00 sterling

boa2 · 4 April 2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by marke

new price of ceramic gmt 2 is 3500,00 sterling

Really? It was 5500 Euro when I was recently in Ireland...approximately $8600US vs. the $7000US that 3500 sterling would be.

Thanks!

Stef_Call · 4 April 2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by boa2

Really? It was 5500 Euro when I was recently in Ireland...approximately $8600US vs. the $7000US that 3500 sterling would be.

Thanks!

Hi. Yes the list price in Ireland is 5500. I got mine here for 5100 in July. Prices in Ireland are a complete joke. Watches are bad. Cars and houses are even worse :)
Euro is strong against the Pound and the Dollar at the moment making it an even more expensive option.

JJ Irani · 4 April 2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koronet-kid

Hi Guys Have Just Had A Call From My Ad To Confirm I Am First At Thier Store To Go On The Deep Sea Waiting List. I Have Been Told To Expect The Watch Around Autum Time. And The Price Is As Big As The Watch £4,750.00 Gbp Wow Huge Money For A Steel Watch. I Am Going To Basel Next Week. I Cant Wait To It See It.

The Ultimate Tool Watch Imho.

Regards Sean.

WOW!! That's pretty close to NZ$12,000 and no possible discount from the AD as it's a new model.

No way....thank you very much!!

mic6 · 4 April 2008, 02:38 AM

what is the retail of the new ceramic gmt in UK?
I just want to compare them

Solo118 · 4 April 2008, 02:47 AM

Even at $7500, I dont know.... Lets just say this will really be good for the hardcore divers that need to dive to 12,000ft. I would rather have a GMT IIC or Sub date.

seantk · 4 April 2008, 02:53 AM

We need to get a US $ MSRP confirmation

Sean

frostie · 4 April 2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

We need to get a US $ MSRP confirmation

Sean

9500$ from Ironstark a fellow TRFer that works for rolex

seantk · 4 April 2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

9500$ from Ironstark a fellow TRFer that works for rolex

Thanks Frostie, I saw that price yesterday and I am hoping that it turns out to be incorrect.. but it is starting to look more and more accurate

Sean

frostie · 4 April 2008, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

Thanks Frostie, I saw that price yesterday and I am hoping that it turns out to be incorrect.. but it is starting to look more and more accurate

Sean

It seems that prices will level up with european ones

Rolex watches are going to get really pricey

Solar · 4 April 2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

9500$ from Ironstark a fellow TRFer that works for rolex

Not to offend, but holy S***! That's a tad rich for me for a SS watch. At that price, I'd want an original Bluesy TT, and maybe even a SS Daytona.

Add your taxes and no discount and expect to pay about 10K for a SS diving watch....I dunno.

C

Jimbits76 · 4 April 2008, 04:42 AM

I'm no 1 and No5 on separate lists.

I'm hoping that the market version doesn't have the extra engraved wording.

Oh well if I don't like it, I can offer my chance to anybody here who wants one.

I can also confirm...£4750 (minimum)

J

harvey · 4 April 2008, 04:58 AM

hey guys, guess ive got to one of the few who love it! yeh on the list at 2 different ADs...heres a few months of serious saving :)

LRRP · 12 April 2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey.eu

hey guys, guess ive got to one of the few who love it! yeh on the list at 2 different ADs...heres a few months of serious saving :)

You're not alone. Count me in as well. I love it, too!!

llamaofdoom · 4 April 2008, 07:32 AM

$9,500 is all good considering the research and technical work that had to go into something with that kind of depth rating...I was expecting $10K+ when I read the specs.

I'll buy one.

Letsgodiving · 4 April 2008, 07:47 AM

I was on the fence about the DS but that price may just tip me over to the I'll stick with my current SD side.

ducksaw · 4 April 2008, 08:22 AM

I agree...I love the watch (so far) but 10k is insane!

mike · 4 April 2008, 08:29 AM

Yeah, it's expensive. So is Glashutte, Blancpain, Panerai, and several others.

There's been a lot of back and forth on the new Rolex diver. Are there short comings? Sure. In my view they could have left Sea-Dweller off the dial and just put Deep-Sea.
For this reference they could have given a rubber strap option. They could have done a lot of things, but what they did do was give the option of a larger watch with a lot of advances.
After all the rocks are thrown (like they were last year) people are going to buy this watch.

Yeah, I called my AD today---I'm first out.

Tools · 4 April 2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

.........

......
Yeah, I called my AD today---I'm first out.

Somehow, I don't think this admission is going to rock the forum........

mike · 4 April 2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Somehow, I don't think this admission is going to rock the forum........

904L_addict · 4 April 2008, 08:30 AM

Guys, I think that price in British Pounds has the 17% GST factored in. So should be less for us here in the States.

Clarence · 4 April 2008, 08:46 AM

$9500 is a bit of a turn off... But I'm still interested.

DJF881 · 4 April 2008, 09:32 AM

I have to say, I really like this thing.

I'm not planning to buy a second Rolex, but I would have preferred a Sub to the existing SD, and I prefer this thing to a ceramic Sub.

The current SD does not sufficiently distinguish itself from the Sub. The idea that Comex wanted something more durable and Rolex worked with them to build it sort of makes sense, but as a separate production line, it is too similar to the other watch.

The DS is, in my opinion, what the SD should always have been; the biggest, toughest, most durable diver's watch on the market. This is the Humvee of watches. If you don't like it, you can wear a Submariner, which is now a distinct line.

The main objection people seem to have is that the text on the stepped rehaut is unattractive. I'm not a devout minimalist, and I don't find it personally objectionable. A blank chrome ring there would look kind of dull.

marke · 4 April 2008, 09:30 AM

or 2900 if you can buy one tax free.... from heathrow terminal 3 or 5

nickp · 4 April 2008, 09:48 AM

I called Rolex New York today and asked the price and the guy almost laughed at me and said it had only been out a day and they had no other info from Geneva yet about prices or availability.

4 April 2008, 02:31 AM	#1
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 679	Deep Sea Price Confirmed By Ad Hi Guys Have Just Had A Call From My Ad To Confirm I Am First At Thier Store To Go On The Deep Sea Waiting List. I Have Been Told To Expect The Watch Around Autum Time. And The Price Is As Big As The Watch £4,750.00 Gbp Wow Huge Money For A Steel Watch. I Am Going To Basel Next Week. I Cant Wait To It See It. The Ultimate Tool Watch Imho. Regards Sean.

4 April 2008, 02:34 AM	#2
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	Good for you! Well done Sean on getting your name on the list. So now we know it is £4750. I'm glad you wrote that in big numbers as it is a BIG number. I'm afraid it's too rich for me but I hope you get one soon and it lives up to the hype. Cheers - Simon

4 April 2008, 02:45 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,612	Good for you. Too bad you have to wait so long............ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 April 2008, 02:38 AM	#10
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,945	what is the retail of the new ceramic gmt in UK? I just want to compare them __________________

4 April 2008, 02:53 AM	#12
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	We need to get a US $ MSRP confirmation Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

4 April 2008, 02:35 AM	#3
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	What's that in US dollars or Euros?

4 April 2008, 09:30 AM	#6
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	new price of ceramic gmt 2 is 3500,00 sterling

4 April 2008, 02:47 AM	#11
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,121	Even at $7500, I dont know.... Lets just say this will really be good for the hardcore divers that need to dive to 12,000ft. I would rather have a GMT IIC or Sub date.

4 April 2008, 04:42 AM	#17
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I'm no 1 and No5 on separate lists. I'm hoping that the market version doesn't have the extra engraved wording. Oh well if I don't like it, I can offer my chance to anybody here who wants one. I can also confirm...£4750 (minimum) J

4 April 2008, 04:58 AM	#18
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,465	hey guys, guess ive got to one of the few who love it! yeh on the list at 2 different ADs...heres a few months of serious saving :)

4 April 2008, 07:32 AM	#20
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	$9,500 is all good considering the research and technical work that had to go into something with that kind of depth rating...I was expecting $10K+ when I read the specs. I'll buy one.

4 April 2008, 07:47 AM	#21
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,320	I was on the fence about the DS but that price may just tip me over to the I'll stick with my current SD side. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

4 April 2008, 08:22 AM	#22
ducksaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Chad Location: chattanooga, TN Watch: 1680 Posts: 182	I agree...I love the watch (so far) but 10k is insane!

4 April 2008, 08:29 AM	#23
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Yeah, it's expensive. So is Glashutte, Blancpain, Panerai, and several others. There's been a lot of back and forth on the new Rolex diver. Are there short comings? Sure. In my view they could have left Sea-Dweller off the dial and just put Deep-Sea. For this reference they could have given a rubber strap option. They could have done a lot of things, but what they did do was give the option of a larger watch with a lot of advances. After all the rocks are thrown (like they were last year) people are going to buy this watch. Yeah, I called my AD today---I'm first out.

4 April 2008, 08:30 AM	#26
904L_addict Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: the OC Watch: SS GMT II-C, SD Posts: 186	Guys, I think that price in British Pounds has the 17% GST factored in. So should be less for us here in the States.

4 April 2008, 08:46 AM	#27
Clarence "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ed Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 273	$9500 is a bit of a turn off... But I'm still interested.

4 April 2008, 09:32 AM	#28
DJF881 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 248	I have to say, I really like this thing. I'm not planning to buy a second Rolex, but I would have preferred a Sub to the existing SD, and I prefer this thing to a ceramic Sub. The current SD does not sufficiently distinguish itself from the Sub. The idea that Comex wanted something more durable and Rolex worked with them to build it sort of makes sense, but as a separate production line, it is too similar to the other watch. The DS is, in my opinion, what the SD should always have been; the biggest, toughest, most durable diver's watch on the market. This is the Humvee of watches. If you don't like it, you can wear a Submariner, which is now a distinct line. The main objection people seem to have is that the text on the stepped rehaut is unattractive. I'm not a devout minimalist, and I don't find it personally objectionable. A blank chrome ring there would look kind of dull.

4 April 2008, 09:48 AM	#30
nickp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kentucky Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 295	I called Rolex New York today and asked the price and the guy almost laughed at me and said it had only been out a day and they had no other info from Geneva yet about prices or availability. __________________

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