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Shadi · 6 August 2010, 11:53 PM

I'm curious to know the level of discounts people have been able to get off a new Rolex from an AD. I was able to get 29% off!

TopNotchChach · 6 August 2010, 11:54 PM

I have been offered $1000.00 off. Planning on taking it up this weekend.

darthmouse · 6 August 2010, 11:57 PM

The only ADs reasonably close to me seem very unwilling to discount (or maybe it's just my age?). 5% is the best they'll do, but that's offered right off the bat anyway.

Shadi · 6 August 2010, 11:59 PM

It obviously helped that I have been using them for all other jewelery purchases in the past.

darthmouse · 7 August 2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadi

It obviously helped that I have been using them for all other jewelery purchases in the past.

Indeed, it seems ADs are compliant for loyal customers. I'm guessing it helps to be independently owned as well?

beerformeplz · 7 August 2010, 12:02 AM

I was offered 20% off a new z series sea dweller.

TopNotchChach · 7 August 2010, 12:08 AM

darthmouse,

I am 28. They offered me $1000.00 off and that wasnt even paying with all cash! This was a small jewlery store, legit AD but had another shop location. both are set in reputable areas.

Im going to actually use this to my advantage and try to get the best deal.

N_Swe · 7 August 2010, 12:15 AM

about 20% off, with a (then) highly wanted Milgauss. A friends friend worked at the AD..

when I tried the same thing with my sd v-serie, the answer was a nice but firm NO. You cant always win...

Shadi · 7 August 2010, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darthmouse

Indeed, it seems ADs are compliant for loyal customers. I'm guessing it helps to be independently owned as well?

Yes, my AD is independently owned, which does help.

darthmouse · 7 August 2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopNotchChach

darthmouse,

I am 28. They offered me $1000.00 off and that wasnt even paying with all cash! This was a small jewlery store, legit AD but had another shop location. both are set in reputable areas.

Im going to actually use this to my advantage and try to get the best deal.

Thank you TopNotch, that is helpful information. I think I'll have to try some of the further away ADs as well!

MartC · 7 August 2010, 12:22 AM

I would love to see if anyone unknown to the dealer, managed to get a discount in the UK. From my experience it's next to impossible

Brushpup · 7 August 2010, 12:24 AM

At an AD, I paid 4300+tax for a BNIB 16710 after the official price had gone to 5750 right before it was discontinued.

tkc324 · 7 August 2010, 12:25 AM

I was offered 20% before... but 15% seems to be the norm.

darthmouse · 7 August 2010, 12:29 AM

Perhaps the ADs I visited were doing very well, for they all declined 10%. Instead they offered an extended warranty...

I do understand that teenagers don't exactly seem like potential loyal customers. I also heard the classic "Rolex doesn't let us" line.

Bon Temps · 7 August 2010, 12:30 AM

Depends a lot on the model. 10-15% stainless sport models, 30% all gold models.

psv · 7 August 2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bon Temps

Depends a lot on the model. 10-15% stainless sport models, 30% all gold models.

Exactly that is my experience. The best I've got from AD is 18% off and no tax on the then/as always hot ss Submariner 16610. When I've asked around here in DC or in NYC since, it is pretty much 0% for popular models. That's why I shop via TRF! :-)

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 7 August 2010, 01:38 AM

I got 1500 usd off while getting my polar explorerII at the Seoul Duty Free...

Rolesor · 7 August 2010, 01:58 AM

Royal De Versaille offered me %22 with out asking but taxes negate half of that discount.

I got an even bigger discount from you know who on the forum ;)

Hansch99 · 7 August 2010, 02:05 AM

My local ADs don't offer a discount on stainless sports models, but they'll move on two-tone and gold models.

Joey_V · 7 August 2010, 02:14 AM

No tax and atleast 10 off at mine.

Plus multiple fringe benefits.

bayerische · 7 August 2010, 02:27 AM

I got 15% on My DSSD. From 7300 to 6100 euro, not bad!

Frogman4me · 7 August 2010, 02:51 AM

Man you guys are lucky, around me I can only get 5% on SS models :(

DCgator · 7 August 2010, 03:01 AM

My local AD offered 10% +no tax on sports models like the DS. Out of state ADs have offered me 12% +no tax. The Torneau store at Pentagon Ciity Mall offered ZERO discount on the DS and snooty attitude, which is why I will never buy or use them for anything, ever again.

DCgator · 7 August 2010, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadi

I'm curious to know the level of discounts people have been able to get off a new Rolex from an AD. I was able to get 29% off!

Shadi- hook me up with your AD... can you do it? Thanks!

Shadi · 7 August 2010, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

Shadi- hook me up with your AD... can you do it? Thanks!

LOL you know that one of the conditions is to never let anyone know that they gave me that discount. However I should clarify that the 29% includes no tax. Therefore, I just compared what I would have had to pay after tax to what I actually paid. It also took some pushing for me to get that as they said they do not like discounting the DJII as it has been a really hot item for them, especially with the matted balck face and roman numerals as they said that it might take them up to a year to get that dial again. But I have been a loyal customer for a while, which in the end was the key.

rmfnla · 7 August 2010, 03:18 AM

Way back when, Rolex used to sell their watches at half price to airline pilots & stews.

I got my first subbie through a friend who was a Pan Am purser at 50% off and no tax!

Ah, the good old days...

DCgator · 7 August 2010, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadi

LOL you know that one of the conditions is to never let anyone know that they gave me that discount. However I should clarify that the 29% includes no tax. Therefore, I just compared what I would have had to pay after tax to what I actually paid. It also took some pushing for me to get that as they said they do not like discounting the DJII as it has been a really hot item for them, especially with the matted balck face and roman numerals as they said that it might take them up to a year to get that dial again. But I have been a loyal customer for a while, which in the end was the key.

Of course, of course. This is for when I am ready to buy a TT GMTc (very soon). I'll ping you when I'm ready and you can try. If it works, ok. If not, ok too.

DCgator · 7 August 2010, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Way back when, Rolex used to sell their watches at half price to airline pilots & stews.

I got my first subbie through a friend who was a Pan Am purser at 50% off and no tax!

Ah, the good old days...

PAN AM? Wow that's back in the day..... I have flown on Pan Am as a young traveler.

rmfnla · 7 August 2010, 03:29 AM

Yeah, I was a little embarrassed to admit that...

DCgator · 7 August 2010, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Yeah, I was a little embarrassed to admit that...

No need, those were the good ol dayz.....

6 August 2010, 11:53 PM	#1
Shadi Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United States Watch: SS DJII Posts: 183	What's your best discount on a new Rolex? I'm curious to know the level of discounts people have been able to get off a new Rolex from an AD. I was able to get 29% off!

7 August 2010, 12:24 AM	#12
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	At an AD, I paid 4300+tax for a BNIB 16710 after the official price had gone to 5750 right before it was discontinued. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

7 August 2010, 01:58 AM	#18
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Royal De Versaille offered me %22 with out asking but taxes negate half of that discount. I got an even bigger discount from you know who on the forum ;) __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

7 August 2010, 02:14 AM	#20
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	No tax and atleast 10 off at mine. Plus multiple fringe benefits. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

7 August 2010, 02:27 AM	#21
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I got 15% on My DSSD. From 7300 to 6100 euro, not bad! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

6 August 2010, 11:54 PM	#2
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,299	I have been offered $1000.00 off. Planning on taking it up this weekend.

6 August 2010, 11:57 PM	#3
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	The only ADs reasonably close to me seem very unwilling to discount (or maybe it's just my age?). 5% is the best they'll do, but that's offered right off the bat anyway.

6 August 2010, 11:59 PM	#4
Shadi Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United States Watch: SS DJII Posts: 183	It obviously helped that I have been using them for all other jewelery purchases in the past.

7 August 2010, 12:02 AM	#6
beerformeplz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Pat Location: chesapeake Watch: seadweller Posts: 764	I was offered 20% off a new z series sea dweller.

7 August 2010, 12:08 AM	#7
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,299	darthmouse, I am 28. They offered me $1000.00 off and that wasnt even paying with all cash! This was a small jewlery store, legit AD but had another shop location. both are set in reputable areas. Im going to actually use this to my advantage and try to get the best deal.

7 August 2010, 12:15 AM	#8
N_Swe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 193	about 20% off, with a (then) highly wanted Milgauss. A friends friend worked at the AD.. when I tried the same thing with my sd v-serie, the answer was a nice but firm NO. You cant always win...

7 August 2010, 12:22 AM	#11
MartC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Martin Location: Hertfordshire UK Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 32	I would love to see if anyone unknown to the dealer, managed to get a discount in the UK. From my experience it's next to impossible

7 August 2010, 12:25 AM	#13
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I was offered 20% before... but 15% seems to be the norm.

7 August 2010, 12:29 AM	#14
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Perhaps the ADs I visited were doing very well, for they all declined 10%. Instead they offered an extended warranty... I do understand that teenagers don't exactly seem like potential loyal customers. I also heard the classic "Rolex doesn't let us" line.

7 August 2010, 12:30 AM	#15
Bon Temps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: LA Watch: SD43 Posts: 360	Depends a lot on the model. 10-15% stainless sport models, 30% all gold models.

7 August 2010, 01:38 AM	#17
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,648	I got 1500 usd off while getting my polar explorerII at the Seoul Duty Free...

7 August 2010, 02:05 AM	#19
Hansch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 14060M, 116200 Posts: 318	My local ADs don't offer a discount on stainless sports models, but they'll move on two-tone and gold models.

7 August 2010, 02:51 AM	#22
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Man you guys are lucky, around me I can only get 5% on SS models :(

7 August 2010, 03:01 AM	#23
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	My local AD offered 10% +no tax on sports models like the DS. Out of state ADs have offered me 12% +no tax. The Torneau store at Pentagon Ciity Mall offered ZERO discount on the DS and snooty attitude, which is why I will never buy or use them for anything, ever again.

7 August 2010, 03:18 AM	#26
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Way back when, Rolex used to sell their watches at half price to airline pilots & stews. I got my first subbie through a friend who was a Pan Am purser at 50% off and no tax! Ah, the good old days...

7 August 2010, 03:29 AM	#29
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Yeah, I was a little embarrassed to admit that...

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