218238 help needed

[yuan2211]

hey guys long time lurker here, only my second post here with my first being more than a year ago.i am needing your help in sourcing a 218238 with a champagne dial. i am located in london but don't mind travelling. i have seen a few with roughly 10% off rrp! would you guys say that is a fair deal or could i get more? and if so how much should i aim for? i thought 25% would be a fair deal but am i being unrealistic. please guys let me know your thoughts.

thanks in adman your help will be very much appreciated.

[Duey]

PM DavidSW or Justrolexes and see where your cash gets you ...

[ltmgeller]

Originally Posted by Duey

PM DavidSW or Justrolexes and see where your cash gets you ...

X2

[fullcourt]

Originally Posted by Duey

PM DavidSW or Justrolexes and see where your cash gets you ...

^^^^this

[AK797]

Try Dominic Hackett, Official watches and Iconic.

[yuan2211]

thanks guys will try them.

what would you say i would expect off the rrp off the watch.

thanks again guys

[Racerdj]

Nothing to add except good luck in your search. You'll love the watch!

[yuan2211]

ok i found the watch but the shop said they would have to get a new warranty card with my name on it and send it out to me.

does that sound right or are the trying to pull my pants down. it is a watch shop in london not a ad but a shop which has been standing for the best part of 5 years or so. they have loads of other watches from various brands too. they said the 218238 was a bnib factory wrapped with all books boxes and docs.

what do you reckon?

[sturgeon123456]

Originally Posted by yuan2211

ok i found the watch but the shop said they would have to get a new warranty card with my name on it and send it out to me.

does that sound right or are the trying to pull my pants down. it is a watch shop in london not a ad but a shop which has been standing for the best part of 5 years or so. they have loads of other watches from various brands too. they said the 218238 was a bnib factory wrapped with all books boxes and docs.

what do you reckon?

If it's not bought at an AD it's technically not a brand new watch.

It may be like new. The reason why the warranty card needs to be sent out is because it has someone else's name on it. The person that bought it new.

Anyway if you want new and no hassles go buy at an AD IMHO

[yuan2211]

Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

If it's not bought at an AD it's technically not a brand new watch.

It may be like new. The reason why the warranty card needs to be sent out is because it has someone else's name on it. The person that bought it new.

Anyway if you want new and no hassles go buy at an AD IMHO

they are offering over a 20% discount and the ads aint offering anywhere close to that. i did check the watch and it is what they say it is so i may take the plunge and buy today.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by yuan2211

they are offering over a 20% discount and the ads aint offering anywhere close to that. i did check the watch and it is what they say it is so i may take the plunge and buy today.

Just make sure warranty has a proper ADs stamp on it.

Which shop?

[joli160]

Good choice, 20% below is a good deal imho

[yuan2211]

Originally Posted by AK797

Just make sure warranty has a proper ADs stamp on it.

Which shop?

might sound a bit silly but what do i look for on the warranty card and the shop is carr in liverpool street

[kungpow]

Do you know what the serial number is, or what it starts with?

A second hand dealer may have one BNIB - never worn, but could be older like a Z-serial. If that's the case, then 20% off is not enough. 20% off BNIB random serial with new style warranty card would be decent.

[kungpow]

Oops read the post too fast! Not sure if there is such thing as a Z-serial DDII, maybe V is the first??? In any case, I still think it would help to know what serial.

Originally Posted by kungpow

Do you know what the serial number is, or what it starts with?

A second hand dealer may have one BNIB - never worn, but could be older like a Z-serial. If that's the case, then 20% off is not enough. 20% off BNIB random serial with new style warranty card would be decent.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by yuan2211

might sound a bit silly but what do i look for on the warranty card and the shop is carr in liverpool street

Carr should be fine. On the warranty card make sure there is a stamp from an Authorised Dealer to validate the warranty and that the serial number matches that on the watch's rehaut/inner bezel.

[yuan2211]

Originally Posted by AK797

Carr should be fine. On the warranty card make sure there is a stamp from an Authorised Dealer to validate the warranty and that the serial number matches that on the watch's rehaut/inner bezel.

is the serial number easily visible on the inner bezel or does it require the removal.
thanks again

[yuan2211]

Originally Posted by kungpow

Oops read the post too fast! Not sure if there is such thing as a Z-serial DDII, maybe V is the first??? In any case, I still think it would help to know what serial.

i don't know what the serial number is but its a 2014 model though

[AK797]

Originally Posted by yuan2211

is the serial number easily visible on the inner bezel or does it require the removal.
thanks again

Yes, just need decent light.

[engin33r]

Originally Posted by yuan2211

i don't know what the serial number is but its a 2014 model though

so did you get it ?