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SwissKen · 7 February 2009, 12:58 AM

After reading this forum and all the posts about people being able to get discounts for a Gold Rolex, or even that SS Daytona's are getting easier to find in the UK.

I thought it would be the right time to purchase my first Rolex and give me the feel that I did a good deal (makes it easier for the Credit Card).

I phoned up a couple of AD's today, to enquire availability of the SS daytona. Most said there was still a waiting list, who either added me and told me to expect a 1 to 2 year wait or just simply said no more waiting list manager decides on allocation when watches arrive. It seems the Daytona is still pretty scarce in the UK.

Concerning the discounts on Gold models, most stores are willing to do a 5% to 9% discount, but seems nothing unusual from what they were saying.

Now, I do realise this could be dealers not wanting to discuss this over the phone concerned Rolex could be checking them up. But from my calls, it seems difficult getting much out of UK dealers either in terms of difficult models availability or discounts.

thomaslee · 7 February 2009, 01:07 AM

Daytonas are easily available in Spore. Even saw a leopard Daytona with one of the ADs. Seems like there is no lack of supply in Spore.

thomaslee · 7 February 2009, 01:07 AM

Daytonas are easily available in Spore. Even saw a leopard Daytona with one of the ADs. Seems like there is no lack of supply in Spore.

chenx15 · 7 February 2009, 01:11 AM

daytonas are everywhere i can get 25-28% off a tt daytona . the question is about ss daytona

bodybump · 7 February 2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

daytonas are everywhere i can get 25-28% off a tt daytona . the question is about ss daytona

i have one here sitting on my desk waiting for the owner to claim it...hahahahaha

082013 · 7 February 2009, 02:36 AM

You wont just ring up and find a SS Daytona in stock.

18K models, you should be getting 20% minimum, maybe 25% at the moment.

chenx15 · 7 February 2009, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 082013

You wont just ring up and find a SS Daytona in stock.

18K models, you should be getting 20% minimum, maybe 25% at the moment.

X2000 buddy!
see, that's what i meant. daytonas other than ss are everywhere.

esm · 7 February 2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissKen

After reading this forum and all the posts about people being able to get discounts for a Gold Rolex, or even that SS Daytona's are getting easier to find in the UK.

I thought it would be the right time to purchase my first Rolex and give me the feel that I did a good deal (makes it easier for the Credit Card).

I phoned up a couple of AD's today, to enquire availability of the SS daytona. Most said there was still a waiting list, who either added me and told me to expect a 1 to 2 year wait or just simply said no more waiting list manager decides on allocation when watches arrive. It seems the Daytona is still pretty scarce in the UK.

Concerning the discounts on Gold models, most stores are willing to do a 5% to 9% discount, but seems nothing unusual from what they were saying.

Now, I do realise this could be dealers not wanting to discuss this over the phone concerned Rolex could be checking them up. But from my calls, it seems difficult getting much out of UK dealers either in terms of difficult models availability or discounts.

no luck from the swiss ADs? bucherer?

SwissKen · 7 February 2009, 04:57 AM

In Switzerland there is still a 5 year waiting list and close to no discount for Gold ones.

And to be fair if I can get it for cheaper in the UK or elsewhere why not take the chance to get that piece.

most AD's have said they keep them for valued customers, at least the SS daytonas. So guess I have to buy a White gold one first then I will get a SS? haha

I would love to know what AD's offer 25% on a Gold Daytona. Will call a few more dealers tomorrow and see. Guess the UK is not in a recession/depression after all.

jdc · 7 February 2009, 05:36 AM

Rolex in the last week have announced a price increase in UK roughly 10%. So dealers may be reluctant to discount existing stock,if they have not put up their prices anyway when I suppose they will be more willing to discount.

Jimbits76 · 7 February 2009, 06:30 AM

SS Daytonas are still almost impossible to come across at an AD in the UK.

As for discounts on 18ct versions, I doubt they would offer anything over 10%. Many ADs in the UK do not carry a great deal of gold Rolex and I've been told they will order them specially.

TT Sport models are really the only Rolex I have heard of being discounted by official Rolex AD's...in fact I was offered a TT Cos at a decent discount at the same place Martin bought his GMT...I declined...moths in me pockets!!!!

J

SwissKen · 7 February 2009, 06:58 AM

it seems to be the case, impossible to find even in this sever economic downturn a SS Daytona. I am quite happy to pay the new Daytona SS UK price (6170£). It seems like the Daytona is keeping is legendary collectors watch.

Funnily enough, most dealers seem to have the Gold Daytona in store, well at least the ones I spoke to, but are not willing to let them go. I guess there are still people out there buying them at full retail.

charliec · 7 February 2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SwissKen

it seems to be the case, impossible to find even in this sever economic downturn a SS Daytona. I am quite happy to pay the new Daytona SS UK price (6170£). It seems like the Daytona is keeping is legendary collectors watch.

Funnily enough, most dealers seem to have the Gold Daytona in store, well at least the ones I spoke to, but are not willing to let them go. I guess there are still people out there buying them at full retail.

Look at the one on ebay V series 78590 bracelet that didn't sell previously but has been relisted with start at £5750....

Update: Latest price £6200 on ebay...

SwissKen · 7 February 2009, 07:58 AM

will look, thanks

The GMT Master · 7 February 2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissKen

it seems to be the case, impossible to find even in this sever economic downturn a SS Daytona. I am quite happy to pay the new Daytona SS UK price (6170£). It seems like the Daytona is keeping is legendary collectors watch.

Funnily enough, most dealers seem to have the Gold Daytona in store, well at least the ones I spoke to, but are not willing to let them go. I guess there are still people out there buying them at full retail.

If you'd like, I can give you a contact at my local AD. Very long waiting lists on SS Daytonas, and no Gold Daytonas in stock, but it might be worth having a word with the manager. They're normally pretty reasonable with discount on 18Ct models.

esm · 7 February 2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissKen

it seems to be the case, impossible to find even in this sever economic downturn a SS Daytona. I am quite happy to pay the new Daytona SS UK price (6170£). It seems like the Daytona is keeping is legendary collectors watch.

Funnily enough, most dealers seem to have the Gold Daytona in store, well at least the ones I spoke to, but are not willing to let them go. I guess there are still people out there buying them at full retail.

understand your furstration. A few ad I have visited recently have at least a wg and/or tt daytona on display. No ss version though.

Have you consider uk grey dealers?

I live in London but I flew to luceren to get my LV because at the time there were no LVs in stock from all London dealers - and they were happy to put me on their waiting list with no discount. Got mine from bucherer with a discount and claim tax on the way back.

AstroBoy · 7 February 2009, 02:11 PM

SwissKen - My AD has the SS Daytona and he sells it at MSRP of $9,925USD. I'm debating wether buying the SS Dayona or the SS&YG TT Daytona with 20% off ($10,720!).

082013 · 7 February 2009, 07:13 PM

Ken,

My AD is willing to give 15-18% currently on TT or Gold.

HTH

SwissKen · 8 February 2009, 02:09 AM

@ESM, I have looked at Grey Dealers. I am not prepared to pay a premium on the SS Daytona. I have always wanted one, but never put my name on those long waiting lists or willing to pay for a premium. Grey dealers are quite interesting for the White Gold version, but unfortunately they don't offer the VAT refund (well at least the ones I have contacted)

@Phtai, you should go for the SS with no hesitation. In this sever economic downturn it's your chance to get a very nice watch which should be in any watch collection.

chenx15 · 8 February 2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 082013

Ken,

My AD is willing to give 15-18% currently on TT or Gold.

HTH

which AD is not willing to give that for those models?

My AD 28% to maybe i can squeeze even 32% off TT daytonas!

082013 · 8 February 2009, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

which AD is not willing to give that for those models?

UK v Canadian market, what the OP is looking for is a UK discount, what a Canadian AD is willing to give isn't really relevant to be honest

SwissKen · 9 February 2009, 02:13 AM

Chenx15, what is the CAD price for a WG gold daytona? Does that include tax?

7 February 2009, 12:58 AM	#1
SwissKen Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 24	Rolex UK Dealers After reading this forum and all the posts about people being able to get discounts for a Gold Rolex, or even that SS Daytona's are getting easier to find in the UK. I thought it would be the right time to purchase my first Rolex and give me the feel that I did a good deal (makes it easier for the Credit Card). I phoned up a couple of AD's today, to enquire availability of the SS daytona. Most said there was still a waiting list, who either added me and told me to expect a 1 to 2 year wait or just simply said no more waiting list manager decides on allocation when watches arrive. It seems the Daytona is still pretty scarce in the UK. Concerning the discounts on Gold models, most stores are willing to do a 5% to 9% discount, but seems nothing unusual from what they were saying. Now, I do realise this could be dealers not wanting to discuss this over the phone concerned Rolex could be checking them up. But from my calls, it seems difficult getting much out of UK dealers either in terms of difficult models availability or discounts.

7 February 2009, 01:11 AM	#4
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	daytonas are everywhere i can get 25-28% off a tt daytona . the question is about ss daytona __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

7 February 2009, 01:07 AM	#2
thomaslee Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Thomas Lee Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 18	Daytonas are easily available in Spore. Even saw a leopard Daytona with one of the ADs. Seems like there is no lack of supply in Spore.

7 February 2009, 02:36 AM	#6
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	You wont just ring up and find a SS Daytona in stock. 18K models, you should be getting 20% minimum, maybe 25% at the moment.

7 February 2009, 04:57 AM	#9
SwissKen Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 24	In Switzerland there is still a 5 year waiting list and close to no discount for Gold ones. And to be fair if I can get it for cheaper in the UK or elsewhere why not take the chance to get that piece. most AD's have said they keep them for valued customers, at least the SS daytonas. So guess I have to buy a White gold one first then I will get a SS? haha I would love to know what AD's offer 25% on a Gold Daytona. Will call a few more dealers tomorrow and see. Guess the UK is not in a recession/depression after all.

7 February 2009, 05:36 AM	#10
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Rolex in the last week have announced a price increase in UK roughly 10%. So dealers may be reluctant to discount existing stock,if they have not put up their prices anyway when I suppose they will be more willing to discount.

7 February 2009, 06:30 AM	#11
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	SS Daytonas are still almost impossible to come across at an AD in the UK. As for discounts on 18ct versions, I doubt they would offer anything over 10%. Many ADs in the UK do not carry a great deal of gold Rolex and I've been told they will order them specially. TT Sport models are really the only Rolex I have heard of being discounted by official Rolex AD's...in fact I was offered a TT Cos at a decent discount at the same place Martin bought his GMT...I declined...moths in me pockets!!!! J

7 February 2009, 06:58 AM	#12
SwissKen Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 24	it seems to be the case, impossible to find even in this sever economic downturn a SS Daytona. I am quite happy to pay the new Daytona SS UK price (6170£). It seems like the Daytona is keeping is legendary collectors watch. Funnily enough, most dealers seem to have the Gold Daytona in store, well at least the ones I spoke to, but are not willing to let them go. I guess there are still people out there buying them at full retail.

7 February 2009, 07:58 AM	#14
SwissKen Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 24	will look, thanks

7 February 2009, 02:11 PM	#17
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	SwissKen - My AD has the SS Daytona and he sells it at MSRP of $9,925USD. I'm debating wether buying the SS Dayona or the SS&YG TT Daytona with 20% off ($10,720!).

7 February 2009, 07:13 PM	#18
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	Ken, My AD is willing to give 15-18% currently on TT or Gold. HTH

8 February 2009, 02:09 AM	#19
SwissKen Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 24	@ESM, I have looked at Grey Dealers. I am not prepared to pay a premium on the SS Daytona. I have always wanted one, but never put my name on those long waiting lists or willing to pay for a premium. Grey dealers are quite interesting for the White Gold version, but unfortunately they don't offer the VAT refund (well at least the ones I have contacted) @Phtai, you should go for the SS with no hesitation. In this sever economic downturn it's your chance to get a very nice watch which should be in any watch collection.

9 February 2009, 02:13 AM	#22
SwissKen Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 24	Chenx15, what is the CAD price for a WG gold daytona? Does that include tax?

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