Best place to buy Rolex in Rome/Venice/Paris

[Reinhard in SA]

Taking a trip with the wife and was thinking of picking up a Rolex for myself or my better half while overseas.

I already mailed Bucherer in Zurich where we are grabbing a connecting flight, but even before VAT their prices are the same as locally (I believe Switzerland is one of the more expensive places to buy a Rolex).

May be on the lookout for a new/used Panerai as well, so if anyone has some shopping tips or stores I can visit that would be great. As I am not an EU citizen, the prospect of claiming back the VAT is very tempting.

Thanks in advance

[elcoyoote92]

hi, In paris there's a rolex AD in CDG aeroport T2 and biggest AD is place vendome.

[AK797]

If you want a popular SS you will struggle in Europe now, if you want a DJ or TT you're laughing.

[Reinhard in SA]

Originally Posted by AK797

If you want a popular SS you will struggle in Europe now, if you want a DJ or TT you're laughing.

The wife can get a ladies DJ, smooth bezel on jubilee for $6550, and we should be able to get 15% back, totaling $5560. This price is in Venice. How does that sound?


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by Reinhard in SA

The wife can get a ladies DJ, smooth bezel on jubilee for $6550, and we should be able to get 15% back, totaling $5560. This price is in Venice. How does that sound?


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How much is that off retail? If 10% or more then it's a very good deal.

[Reinhard in SA]

Originally Posted by AK797

How much is that off retail? If 10% or more then it's a very good deal.

5% off their asking price and then we claim back another 15%. BUT, list here is a lot more than back home resulting in a small saving if you can slip through customs. That being said, list according to the Rolex Euro site for this model is a lot less than their asking price.


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by Reinhard in SA

5% off their asking price and then we claim back another 15%. BUT, list here is a lot more than back home resulting in a small saving if you can slip through customs. That being said, list according to the Rolex Euro site for this model is a lot less than their asking price.


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Is this an AD? Asking for above retail on a ladies DJ?

[Globule]

The AD in Venice is in St Mark's Square boasting the most hair-raising prices I've seen!

[Reinhard in SA]

Originally Posted by Globule

The AD in Venice is in St Mark's Square boasting the most hair-raising prices I've seen!

That is the store we visited. Still mulling over a DJ for the wife, but might try Paris instead.


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[zackontherun]

Hi, I will be visiting rome, venice, paris next week. Any tips on which shops might have more stocks for stainless steel sports models?

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by zackontherun

Hi, I will be visiting rome, venice, paris next week. Any tips on which shops might have more stocks for stainless steel sports models?

If you’re very lucky you’ll find a YACHT-Master/Milgauss or Air King. If you’re after steel subs/GMT etc I’d say look away from the ADs.

[zackontherun]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

If you’re very lucky you’ll find a YACHT-Master/Milgauss or Air King. If you’re after steel subs/GMT etc I’d say look away from the ADs.

Sounds like there’s no more popular models in AD


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[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by zackontherun

Sounds like there’s no more popular models in AD


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Pretty much true unless you’re a good AD customer

[descartes]

There are several ADs in Rome, including Bedetti in Piazza Silvestro and a couple Haussmann stores on Via Condotti and the Corso. Eve, more interesting are the many, many vintage/ pre-owned dealers which are all over the city. It is something special to purchase a Rolex with Italian papers, because it is the birthplace of Rolex collecting.

[Terrakot]

Originally Posted by descartes

There are several ADs in Rome, including Bedetti in Piazza Silvestro and a couple Haussmann stores on Via Condotti and the Corso. Eve, more interesting are the many, many vintage/ pre-owned dealers which are all over the city. It is something special to purchase a Rolex with Italian papers, because it is the birthplace of Rolex collecting.

Also De Pascalis (AD) on Via Venetto (on the same level as Villa Borgehese)
Last place to try your luck - in tax-free Rolex store in Fiumicino airport

[Seaotter]

https://www.rolex.com/rolex-dealers/

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