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t.white · 26 April 2008, 04:45 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have a major birthday coming up in the next 12 months and would love to make a DJ SS (Black Dial) my first Rolex! What can I expect to pay for one here in Perth, or indeed anywhere in Australia? I understand that the price at an AD would be somewhere around 5-6k AU? What's the story with grey dealers? How much cheaper are they? Also, how prolific are they here?

Thanks,

Tom

P.S. Does everyone approve of my choice? I much prefer 'simple' looking watches. I'm currently wearing a TAG Heuer Carrera Automatic and while it's no Rolex, I do love the clean and simple look of it. :)

Attila · 26 April 2008, 05:08 PM

Hi Tom, welcome to TRF!

Are you referring to a SS DJ like this one?

In my opinion the best DJs are the versions with Oyster bracelets.

In reference to price, I personally would only buy from an AD just because it gives you the new Rolex two year warranty and peace of mind. I also prefer to own a watch no one else has used.

If you went to a grey dealer you wouldn't find much difference in terms of price - just that the warranty is void buying from a non authorised Rolex distributor.

I believe your choice is an excellent choice, I would certainly buy the model that I have guessed is the one your after.

Best of luck - keep us up to date with your pending choice.

Lol-x · 26 April 2008, 05:30 PM

Welcome Tom, well the authorised dealers are the best ones to ask about retail price.
As you have not bought a Rolex before and if you do not have a lot of experience buying over the internet, then you may well find it more satisfying to buy from an authorised dealer (AD).
Your tastes may well change in a very short time so it is important that you consider all the models carefully before making your choice. There is a lot of information and photos of the various models on this forum for you to educate your tastes and preferences.
I'm not saying there is anything at all wrong with a DateJust, but if you are going to buy a watch it pays to consider what is around very carefully.
For instance the relatively new GMTIIC is an all round watch and it has some great features which would make it worthy of consideration.

Rob_b · 26 April 2008, 06:28 PM

Hi Tom, Hope you enjoy your stay. IMHO I would go the A.D way for your first ROLEX. Piece of mind.

Anyway, don't forget to post pics of your birthday present.

Rob.

jasonbellevue · 26 April 2008, 06:52 PM

Welcome to TRF Tom.

OYSTERMANN · 26 April 2008, 07:09 PM

Welcome to TRF, Tom.

Definitely go to an Authorised Dealer for your first one

.

Sounds like exciting times ahead

.

sherwin · 26 April 2008, 07:13 PM

t.white welcome to TRF! Hope you enjoy your stay here, Im from Perth too, and the only AD is Rosendorffs in the City. Servicing is done by a gentlemen named Glenn who resides in the floor above the AD.

2careless · 26 April 2008, 08:09 PM

Hi Tom, welcome to TRF! Enjoy your stay here!
Good luck with your Rolex hunt!

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 April 2008, 09:20 PM

Welcome to TRF, Tom!

Enjoy your stay here!

Alcan · 26 April 2008, 10:15 PM

Hi Tom, welcome aboard!

Oscar · 28 April 2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Welcome Tom, well the authorised dealers are the best ones to ask about retail price.
As you have not bought a Rolex before and if you do not have a lot of experience buying over the internet, then you may well find it more satisfying to buy from an authorised dealer (AD).
Your tastes may well change in a very short time so it is important that you consider all the models carefully before making your choice. There is a lot of information and photos of the various models on this forum for you to educate your tastes and preferences.
I'm not saying there is anything at all wrong with a DateJust, but if you are going to buy a watch it pays to consider what is around very carefully.
For instance the relatively new GMTIIC is an all round watch and it has some great features which would make it worthy of consideration.

G'Day Tom,

Welcome aboard.

I second Steve's comments regarding the GMT IIc. Great watch in my opinion.

oneillba · 28 April 2008, 04:20 PM

Tom, you choice is a classic and one that you will enjoy for many a year. Enjoy your stay here at the TRF. I know I've had! Please provide a picture when you get it.

Mr. Clean · 28 April 2008, 06:00 PM

Hi Tom,

I'm also a newbie in this forum and the people here are really great! Just like you, I'm also in the market for a new rolex and the DJ is one on my shortlist. Good luck on your hunt as well.

Terry Newton · 28 April 2008, 11:26 PM

Hi Tom:

Quite the birthday present you have in mind for yourself. There is nothing so exciting as going to an authorized dealer and trying on watches to see which one smiles at you and vice versa. That is half the fun of buying the watch. The other half is smiling at it daily when it is on your wrist.

Looking forward to see what you decide. Enjoy your stay and welcome to TRF.

Terry Newton

Scarface · 28 April 2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Attila

In my opinion the best DJs are the versions with Oyster bracelets.

In reference to price, I personally would only buy from an AD just because it gives you the new Rolex two year warranty and peace of mind. I also prefer to own a watch no one else has used.

I agree with all the points

ROLEX MAN · 8 May 2008, 11:23 PM

welcome to the madness!

och77 · 11 May 2008, 04:56 PM

Hi Tom,

Weleome to TRF!

Tools · 12 May 2008, 12:52 AM

Welcome to TRF

26 April 2008, 04:45 PM	#1
t.white "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Australia Posts: 3	Hello from Perth Hi Everyone, I have a major birthday coming up in the next 12 months and would love to make a DJ SS (Black Dial) my first Rolex! What can I expect to pay for one here in Perth, or indeed anywhere in Australia? I understand that the price at an AD would be somewhere around 5-6k AU? What's the story with grey dealers? How much cheaper are they? Also, how prolific are they here? Thanks, Tom P.S. Does everyone approve of my choice? I much prefer 'simple' looking watches. I'm currently wearing a TAG Heuer Carrera Automatic and while it's no Rolex, I do love the clean and simple look of it. :)

26 April 2008, 05:30 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,564	Welcome Tom, well the authorised dealers are the best ones to ask about retail price. As you have not bought a Rolex before and if you do not have a lot of experience buying over the internet, then you may well find it more satisfying to buy from an authorised dealer (AD). Your tastes may well change in a very short time so it is important that you consider all the models carefully before making your choice. There is a lot of information and photos of the various models on this forum for you to educate your tastes and preferences. I'm not saying there is anything at all wrong with a DateJust, but if you are going to buy a watch it pays to consider what is around very carefully. For instance the relatively new GMTIIC is an all round watch and it has some great features which would make it worthy of consideration. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 April 2008, 06:28 PM	#4
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Hi Tom, Hope you enjoy your stay. IMHO I would go the A.D way for your first ROLEX. Piece of mind. Anyway, don't forget to post pics of your birthday present. Rob. __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

26 April 2008, 06:52 PM	#5
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Welcome to TRF Tom. __________________

26 April 2008, 07:09 PM	#6
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Welcome to TRF, Tom. Definitely go to an Authorised Dealer for your first one. Sounds like exciting times ahead. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

26 April 2008, 05:08 PM	#2
Attila Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Attila Location: VIC AUS Watch: GMT/Explorer/Sptfr Posts: 320	Hi Tom, welcome to TRF! Are you referring to a SS DJ like this one? In my opinion the best DJs are the versions with Oyster bracelets. In reference to price, I personally would only buy from an AD just because it gives you the new Rolex two year warranty and peace of mind. I also prefer to own a watch no one else has used. If you went to a grey dealer you wouldn't find much difference in terms of price - just that the warranty is void buying from a non authorised Rolex distributor. I believe your choice is an excellent choice, I would certainly buy the model that I have guessed is the one your after. Best of luck - keep us up to date with your pending choice.

26 April 2008, 07:13 PM	#7
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	t.white welcome to TRF! Hope you enjoy your stay here, Im from Perth too, and the only AD is Rosendorffs in the City. Servicing is done by a gentlemen named Glenn who resides in the floor above the AD. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

26 April 2008, 08:09 PM	#8
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Hi Tom, welcome to TRF! Enjoy your stay here! Good luck with your Rolex hunt!

26 April 2008, 09:20 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Tom! Enjoy your stay here! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

26 April 2008, 10:15 PM	#10
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Tom, welcome aboard! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

28 April 2008, 04:20 PM	#12
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Tom, you choice is a classic and one that you will enjoy for many a year. Enjoy your stay here at the TRF. I know I've had! Please provide a picture when you get it. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

28 April 2008, 06:00 PM	#13
Mr. Clean "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Elmer Location: Philippines Watch: 116523,16622,PM111 Posts: 119	Hi Tom, I'm also a newbie in this forum and the people here are really great! Just like you, I'm also in the market for a new rolex and the DJ is one on my shortlist. Good luck on your hunt as well.

28 April 2008, 11:26 PM	#14
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Hi Tom: Quite the birthday present you have in mind for yourself. There is nothing so exciting as going to an authorized dealer and trying on watches to see which one smiles at you and vice versa. That is half the fun of buying the watch. The other half is smiling at it daily when it is on your wrist. Looking forward to see what you decide. Enjoy your stay and welcome to TRF. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

8 May 2008, 11:23 PM	#16
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,716	welcome to the madness! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

11 May 2008, 04:56 PM	#17
och77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Malaysia Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 36	Hi Tom, Weleome to TRF!

12 May 2008, 12:52 AM	#18
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