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Atlanta · 20 August 2008, 08:33 PM

Alan Furman just posted SS GMTIIc's for $7,750.00. They were not offering them at all as of two weeks ago. Swiss Luxury has been offering them for $6,895.00 for some time.

Both of these dealers are selling these above MSRP. After reading many posts about fellow TRF'ers seeing these watches at many AD's in the past weeks, I was assuming production was ramping up and it would become a standard item like subs and DJ's.

Do the gray dealers know something we don't with expected supplies?

Is there a chance the new subs and all future SS models will be harder to get?

I know this topic gets much attention, but it is important since most of us love sports watches and don't like to wait.

DSJ · 21 August 2008, 12:45 AM

Jim, I think that AF and SL are trying to get a few dollars while this model is still "hot" and demand is still slightly above supply. All signs show the 116710 is a standard production watch, so as the hype dies off, and the "I have to have it now" crowd has their wants fulfilled, we will see availability continue to improve and the gray sellers' premiums turn into discounts.

Patience young grasshopper.

Texsubmariner · 21 August 2008, 01:09 AM

I agree with David. At this point, it is unwise, IMO, to buy the GMTc from gray dealers. The local AD's usually have the SS and/or TT versions available at MSRP or slightly below it.

improviz · 21 August 2008, 01:40 AM

I think it is a regional thing....I've seen several in the DFW area.

I was at the mall the other day and found a small jeweler across the street w/a big "Rolex" sign out front, stopped in, and they had *two* of them used--but were asking MSRP fo rthem!

I though this odd, given that I'd seen one in the case at the AD when I picked up my SS Daytona, and had seen another one at a different AD a few weeks prior, but go figure!

TheVTCGuy · 21 August 2008, 03:21 AM

I just came from my AD here in San Diego and they had two sitting in the display case! Let me know if you want, I'll give you some contact info and maybe get you hooked up.

SLS · 21 August 2008, 03:34 AM

They are sitting in the case as well here in Sacramento.
~Scott

Atlanta · 21 August 2008, 03:57 AM

At the premium Alan Furman is asking, sounds like they should be out beating the streets buying them at retail.

20 August 2008, 08:33 PM	#1
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	SS GMTIIc - Gray Dealers Above MSRP Alan Furman just posted SS GMTIIc's for $7,750.00. They were not offering them at all as of two weeks ago. Swiss Luxury has been offering them for $6,895.00 for some time. Both of these dealers are selling these above MSRP. After reading many posts about fellow TRF'ers seeing these watches at many AD's in the past weeks, I was assuming production was ramping up and it would become a standard item like subs and DJ's. Do the gray dealers know something we don't with expected supplies? Is there a chance the new subs and all future SS models will be harder to get? I know this topic gets much attention, but it is important since most of us love sports watches and don't like to wait. __________________ Member# 14554

21 August 2008, 12:45 AM	#2
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Jim, I think that AF and SL are trying to get a few dollars while this model is still "hot" and demand is still slightly above supply. All signs show the 116710 is a standard production watch, so as the hype dies off, and the "I have to have it now" crowd has their wants fulfilled, we will see availability continue to improve and the gray sellers' premiums turn into discounts. Patience young grasshopper. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

21 August 2008, 01:09 AM	#3
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I agree with David. At this point, it is unwise, IMO, to buy the GMTc from gray dealers. The local AD's usually have the SS and/or TT versions available at MSRP or slightly below it. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

21 August 2008, 01:40 AM	#4
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	I think it is a regional thing....I've seen several in the DFW area. I was at the mall the other day and found a small jeweler across the street w/a big "Rolex" sign out front, stopped in, and they had two of them used--but were asking MSRP fo rthem! I though this odd, given that I'd seen one in the case at the AD when I picked up my SS Daytona, and had seen another one at a different AD a few weeks prior, but go figure! __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

21 August 2008, 03:57 AM	#7
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	At the premium Alan Furman is asking, sounds like they should be out beating the streets buying them at retail. __________________ Member# 14554

21 August 2008, 03:21 AM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	I just came from my AD here in San Diego and they had two sitting in the display case! Let me know if you want, I'll give you some contact info and maybe get you hooked up.

21 August 2008, 03:34 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	They are sitting in the case as well here in Sacramento. ~Scott

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