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dcash0615 · 28 September 2007, 10:35 AM

I just visited my AD and got bad news that they can not sell me another SS Daytona. I want a black face now as they already sold me a white face. They told me that they can only sell one to the same customer.

While I was there they offered to sell me the new SS GMT II ceramic at $5950 out the door which is USA MSRP before tax. Basically I am saving on the sales tax of 7.75%. Does anyone think I can get a better deal? I think I can, but did not ask as I was not ready to pull the trigger and did not want to work over the sales associate until I was ready to buy.

I am just curious what discounts if any others have been able to negotiate on the SS GMT II Ceramic.

Your imput is appreciated.

Robb · 28 September 2007, 10:45 AM

It is possible for you to get a better deal.... But that is not a bad one at all!!!

ldmarcht · 28 September 2007, 10:45 AM

I've purchased a SS daytona, a sub date and a 16710 pepsi bezel from the same AD this year and they will not give me a discount on a 116710. They've offer one to me 3 times, each time at retail PLUS tax and sold each to someone else on the list within 2 hours each time.

fyi

dcash0615 · 28 September 2007, 11:42 AM

The sales associate was not even the sales associate I usually deal with. I told her that I had purchased my SS Daytona from them (different location) and I guess she figured I was a special customer. I also threw around the owners name. I really am not as the SS Daytona was the only watch I purchased from them. She just immediatley offered the watch to me with no tax without even asking. That made me think that I can get a better deal plus my sales associate that I normally talk to told me that she can get me a discount on all SS models, except the SS Daytona which I gladly paid MSRP plus tax. I guess this is a good benchmark when I am ready to buy the GMT II Ceramic. Actually, I can buy now, but my wife would kill me.

I have heard that the GMT II is hard to get, but I have been told they can get me one quickly when I am ready. I have a feeling this watch will loose luster after it has been out for a while and the availability will improve.

unclesallie · 28 September 2007, 12:14 PM

I can tell you that I know a reputable grey market dealer who has ordered three new GMT II ceramic's and is holding them to sell during the holidays at a premium. I can also tell you I've seen em advertised on other forums for $6500 and on ebay at $7000. So your deal is at AD price. Hope this helps.

frostie · 28 September 2007, 07:05 PM

I believe that AD's are not offering discounts cause they are trying to get rid off the older gmt. There are too many of them out there

BiG JeEzY · 28 September 2007, 07:24 PM

A lot of dealers in the gray market area will still sell the new GMT II for higher than retail with a slight mark up. It is still not unusual to see them going for over $6000 USD. To find them at MSRP is good compared to many gray market dealers that sill have a small mark up on the watch.

Of course to see one available at the AD is pretty good too. They are usually sold so quickly here, especially in California. Here in Cali, you might have to pre order and reserve them in order to get one still but its good to hear your AD has one available.

You can negotiate with your AD to if they are willing to waive the sales tax though.

frostie · 28 September 2007, 07:54 PM

Here in greece the Rolex affiliate has 15 or more old style GMT and something like 4 or 5 116710. Still they are not offering discounts cause of too many old style gmt's

BiG JeEzY · 28 September 2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Here in greece the Rolex affiliate has 15 or more old style GMT and something like 4 or 5 116710. Still they are not offering discounts cause of too many old style gmt's

Wow Velitsko, you sure are dominating on the boards right now. You have posts on almost every single thread on the first page.

Nice job contributing on here!

frostie · 28 September 2007, 08:00 PM

Well jerome i didn't enter the forum for a long time because of obligations and i decided today to log in and have fun with you guys discussing about my hobby.

leopardprey · 28 September 2007, 08:20 PM

MSRP with no sales tax is a good deal. Several members have gotten a little discount off of MSRP. I would never pay more than MSRP. The New GMT IIs are pretty easy to find at MSRP. If someone is trying to charge a premium over MSRP, they are ripping you off.

Got my GMT II from an AD that has two in stock. No big deal. MSRP price of $5900, no sales tax, and the AD paid for the registered/insured shipping to my APO AE address.

Teofilo · 29 September 2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Well jerome i didn't enter the forum for a long time because of obligations and i decided today to log in and have fun with you guys discussing about my hobby.

Frostie, what about some more pictures of that white gold Daytona that you had on last month ????

frostie · 29 September 2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Teofilo

Frostie, what about some more pictures of that white gold Daytona that you had on last month ????

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28 September 2007, 10:35 AM	#1
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	New GMT II Ceramic I just visited my AD and got bad news that they can not sell me another SS Daytona. I want a black face now as they already sold me a white face. They told me that they can only sell one to the same customer. While I was there they offered to sell me the new SS GMT II ceramic at $5950 out the door which is USA MSRP before tax. Basically I am saving on the sales tax of 7.75%. Does anyone think I can get a better deal? I think I can, but did not ask as I was not ready to pull the trigger and did not want to work over the sales associate until I was ready to buy. I am just curious what discounts if any others have been able to negotiate on the SS GMT II Ceramic. Your imput is appreciated.

28 September 2007, 10:45 AM	#2
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	It is possible for you to get a better deal.... But that is not a bad one at all!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

28 September 2007, 07:24 PM	#7
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	A lot of dealers in the gray market area will still sell the new GMT II for higher than retail with a slight mark up. It is still not unusual to see them going for over $6000 USD. To find them at MSRP is good compared to many gray market dealers that sill have a small mark up on the watch. Of course to see one available at the AD is pretty good too. They are usually sold so quickly here, especially in California. Here in Cali, you might have to pre order and reserve them in order to get one still but its good to hear your AD has one available. You can negotiate with your AD to if they are willing to waive the sales tax though. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

28 September 2007, 10:45 AM	#3
ldmarcht Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 150	I've purchased a SS daytona, a sub date and a 16710 pepsi bezel from the same AD this year and they will not give me a discount on a 116710. They've offer one to me 3 times, each time at retail PLUS tax and sold each to someone else on the list within 2 hours each time. fyi

28 September 2007, 11:42 AM	#4
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	The sales associate was not even the sales associate I usually deal with. I told her that I had purchased my SS Daytona from them (different location) and I guess she figured I was a special customer. I also threw around the owners name. I really am not as the SS Daytona was the only watch I purchased from them. She just immediatley offered the watch to me with no tax without even asking. That made me think that I can get a better deal plus my sales associate that I normally talk to told me that she can get me a discount on all SS models, except the SS Daytona which I gladly paid MSRP plus tax. I guess this is a good benchmark when I am ready to buy the GMT II Ceramic. Actually, I can buy now, but my wife would kill me. I have heard that the GMT II is hard to get, but I have been told they can get me one quickly when I am ready. I have a feeling this watch will loose luster after it has been out for a while and the availability will improve.

28 September 2007, 12:14 PM	#5
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	I can tell you that I know a reputable grey market dealer who has ordered three new GMT II ceramic's and is holding them to sell during the holidays at a premium. I can also tell you I've seen em advertised on other forums for $6500 and on ebay at $7000. So your deal is at AD price. Hope this helps.

28 September 2007, 07:05 PM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I believe that AD's are not offering discounts cause they are trying to get rid off the older gmt. There are too many of them out there

28 September 2007, 07:54 PM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Here in greece the Rolex affiliate has 15 or more old style GMT and something like 4 or 5 116710. Still they are not offering discounts cause of too many old style gmt's

28 September 2007, 08:00 PM	#10
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Well jerome i didn't enter the forum for a long time because of obligations and i decided today to log in and have fun with you guys discussing about my hobby.

28 September 2007, 08:20 PM	#11
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	MSRP with no sales tax is a good deal. Several members have gotten a little discount off of MSRP. I would never pay more than MSRP. The New GMT IIs are pretty easy to find at MSRP. If someone is trying to charge a premium over MSRP, they are ripping you off. Got my GMT II from an AD that has two in stock. No big deal. MSRP price of $5900, no sales tax, and the AD paid for the registered/insured shipping to my APO AE address.

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