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Lpugliese · 21 June 2015, 02:46 AM

Any opinions on the difference (if any) of purchasing from a rolex flagship store or an authorized dealer? Was thinking about flying to NYC to purchase, but have been told a local AD will sometimes apply discount. Any thoughts or recommendations? Looking to buy 116234 or 116710.

Mr. K · 21 June 2015, 02:47 AM

Either way it is the same you are buying from an AD.

If you buy from an independent AD you can start a relationship for future discounts.

Lpugliese · 21 June 2015, 02:50 AM

the flagship in CA told me they offer longer warranty. Was she just trying to sell me on their location?

Mr. K · 21 June 2015, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lpugliese

the flagship in CA told me they offer longer warranty. Was she just trying to sell me on their location?

Have not heard of that, will be interesting to see if others can verify.

padi56 · 21 June 2015, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lpugliese

Any opinions on the difference (if any) of purchasing from a rolex flagship store or an authorized dealer? Was thinking about flying to NYC to purchase, but have been told a local AD will sometimes apply discount. Any thoughts or recommendations? Looking to buy 116234 or 116710.

A Rolex watch is just a commodity like any other retail product, so no matter where its bought through a authorised outlet the product will be the same.And as for any discount that will be down to your bargaining skills, if one AD will not discount simply find one that will.Or better still buy from one of our own in-forum trusted sellers and save some money the product will be the same.

Highland Ranger · 21 June 2015, 04:08 AM

No first hand experience, but I was under the impression that ADs discount and Rolex store does not.

Also NY taxes higher than say nearby NJ.

Be interested to hear if anyone did get discount from Rolex store.

Globule · 21 June 2015, 04:13 AM

Some Rolex boutiques in the UK will definitely discount. Don't know about US though.

Lpugliese · 21 June 2015, 05:00 AM

@ highland ranger,
NY flagship told me there is zero tax for out of state buyer, if you buy and have shipped for free to your out of state address.

derricklee · 21 June 2015, 05:08 AM

Went to Rolex store in San Francisco and salesman told me warranty was total of 5 years with 2 years international.

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SMD · 21 June 2015, 06:06 AM

You do realize that the Rolex boutiques are owned and operated by ADs right? The NYC boutique is just Wempe in different clothes.

Highland Ranger · 21 June 2015, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

You do realize that the Rolex boutiques are owned and operated by ADs right? The NYC boutique is just Wempe in different clothes.

Did not know that - any g2 on discounts?

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texex91 · 21 June 2015, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

You do realize that the Rolex boutiques are owned and operated by ADs right? The NYC boutique is just Wempe in different clothes.

This...they are owned by an AD

No Rolex owned stores in US

SMD · 21 June 2015, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

Did not know that - any g2 on discounts?

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Discounts at any Rolex AD in NYC (outside of PM) are few and far between.

GB-man · 21 June 2015, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

Discounts at any Rolex AD in NYC (outside of PM) are few and far between.

If you want to fly somewhere and buy a Rolex. Make I Hong Kong or Italy. Otherwise, call davidsw and wait for fedex.

Mr. K · 21 June 2015, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

You do realize that the Rolex boutiques are owned and operated by ADs right? The NYC boutique is just Wempe in different clothes.

Guess it makes sense.

rr-nyc · 21 June 2015, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

No first hand experience, but I was under the impression that ADs discount and Rolex store does not.

Also NY taxes higher than say nearby NJ.

Be interested to hear if anyone did get discount from Rolex store.

If it wasn't clear before, the Rolex stores in the US are all AD's, not company stores

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Tools · 21 June 2015, 10:45 AM

US Boutiques are under strict contract from Rolex and so they are definitely different from a typical AD that is authorized to carry Rolex as one of their brands/lines.

In return for following Rolex contract requirements they are given an exclusive market territory and goals. So, they are less likely to upset the Rolex apple cart than a jewelry store (operated by the same parent) where Rolex is not their bread and butter.

Lpugliese · 21 June 2015, 11:59 AM

Yeah for me it wasn't just the price. the sales lady acted as though I got a longer warranty and that there were other perks to buying from them specifically. One of the things was a buy back upgrade program. So mostly curious what you sacrifice to buy from local AD. But if they are all the same in the US, it seems that must not be true.

Mr. K · 21 June 2015, 01:44 PM

But Rolex boutiques have some great eye candy

Old Expat Beast · 21 June 2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lpugliese

Any opinions on the difference (if any) of purchasing from a rolex flagship store or an authorized dealer? Was thinking about flying to NYC to purchase, but have been told a local AD will sometimes apply discount. Any thoughts or recommendations? Looking to buy 116234 or 116710.

Surely the price of a round trip flight to New York would outweigh any benefits, unless you're going there anyway?

Lpugliese · 21 June 2015, 01:50 PM

Would be there and back by the costa mesa one within next couple months. Would wait if there was a benefit

Mr. K · 21 June 2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Surely the price of a round trip flight to New York would outweigh any benefits, unless you're going there anyway?

Thought about this too. But if one has the $, why not.

Boaters · 21 June 2015, 01:52 PM

DavidSW is a Trusted seller whom I recently bought a 116610LN from and his service is excellent. My transaction was flawless.

Lpugliese · 21 June 2015, 01:58 PM

I browsed their site, they did not have the particular 116234 combination I am looking for, but the ones that were similar were only 1500 cheaper than the model is brand new from AD. I can't seem to justify buying 10 years old for that little of a price difference but

21 June 2015, 02:46 AM	#1
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	Buying from flagship vs AD Any opinions on the difference (if any) of purchasing from a rolex flagship store or an authorized dealer? Was thinking about flying to NYC to purchase, but have been told a local AD will sometimes apply discount. Any thoughts or recommendations? Looking to buy 116234 or 116710.

21 June 2015, 10:45 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	US Boutiques are under strict contract from Rolex and so they are definitely different from a typical AD that is authorized to carry Rolex as one of their brands/lines. In return for following Rolex contract requirements they are given an exclusive market territory and goals. So, they are less likely to upset the Rolex apple cart than a jewelry store (operated by the same parent) where Rolex is not their bread and butter. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 June 2015, 02:47 AM	#2
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	Either way it is the same you are buying from an AD. If you buy from an independent AD you can start a relationship for future discounts.

21 June 2015, 02:50 AM	#3
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	the flagship in CA told me they offer longer warranty. Was she just trying to sell me on their location?

21 June 2015, 04:08 AM	#6
Highland Ranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573	No first hand experience, but I was under the impression that ADs discount and Rolex store does not. Also NY taxes higher than say nearby NJ. Be interested to hear if anyone did get discount from Rolex store.

21 June 2015, 04:13 AM	#7
Globule "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: G. L. O. Bule Location: UK Watch: out for snakes. Posts: 271	Some Rolex boutiques in the UK will definitely discount. Don't know about US though.

21 June 2015, 05:00 AM	#8
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	@ highland ranger, NY flagship told me there is zero tax for out of state buyer, if you buy and have shipped for free to your out of state address.

21 June 2015, 05:08 AM	#9
derricklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3	Went to Rolex store in San Francisco and salesman told me warranty was total of 5 years with 2 years international. Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

21 June 2015, 06:06 AM	#10
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	You do realize that the Rolex boutiques are owned and operated by ADs right? The NYC boutique is just Wempe in different clothes.

21 June 2015, 11:59 AM	#18
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	Yeah for me it wasn't just the price. the sales lady acted as though I got a longer warranty and that there were other perks to buying from them specifically. One of the things was a buy back upgrade program. So mostly curious what you sacrifice to buy from local AD. But if they are all the same in the US, it seems that must not be true.

21 June 2015, 01:44 PM	#19
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	But Rolex boutiques have some great eye candy

21 June 2015, 01:50 PM	#21
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	Would be there and back by the costa mesa one within next couple months. Would wait if there was a benefit

21 June 2015, 01:52 PM	#23
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	DavidSW is a Trusted seller whom I recently bought a 116610LN from and his service is excellent. My transaction was flawless.

21 June 2015, 01:58 PM	#24
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	I browsed their site, they did not have the particular 116234 combination I am looking for, but the ones that were similar were only 1500 cheaper than the model is brand new from AD. I can't seem to justify buying 10 years old for that little of a price difference but

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