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fvfvsix · 15 January 2015, 04:13 AM

Honestly, you're just going to have to ask her to trust you on this one. Unless you have a track record of totally screwing up the finances, that request should do the trick. If you buy used, just send it to the nearest RSC for an "I told you so" trip...

c.capt · 15 January 2015, 04:14 AM

I'm going to have to swim upstream here...

If money is no object, go with the AD. Otherwise, I would go with a trusted seller here. In the rare chance something goes wrong, they will bend over backwards to make it right. Then use the money saved to treat her to a romantic dinner and a nice bouquet of flowers. It's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

Semper Fi, Mac!

rmfnla · 15 January 2015, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

If the wife is set on her opinion and something goes wrong,
that would be an unbearable amount of "I told you so's"

Not worth the savings:)

Best post...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrunner

You could always buy from a trusted seller like DavidSW and then take it to Rolex Service Center in NYC since you are in Brooklyn and get it authenticated to ease your wife's mind.

Best advice...

azguy · 15 January 2015, 04:20 AM

Why is she even involved in the discussion, buy the watch you want from whomever you want.

Sublover2166 · 15 January 2015, 04:23 AM

As been said, if any of the trusted sellers sold a fake, it would mean the end of their livelihood selling timepieces for a living. Do your homework on the references of these guys and buy with confidence and be happy. The money you save will more than buy a nice dinner and flowers for the wife.

MonBK · 15 January 2015, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Why is she even involved in the discussion, buy the watch you want from whomever you want.

Now we're finally getting somewhere.

Ferdelious · 15 January 2015, 04:28 AM

I guess it would depend on the price of the watch. If you are talking a precious medal model I would highly recommend convincing your wife on the savings and going through TRF. If its just for a datejust or a stainless sports model then saving a $1000-$2000 may not be worth the fight.

Personally I wouldn't buy from an AD again unless the grey market dealers are no longer around.

AK797 · 15 January 2015, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublover2166

Tell her that the trusted sellers here have relationships with ADs that allow them to buy watches in large quantities for an very good discount. You and her have the ability to check references here for just about all the well known guys who sell watches here on a consistent basis. I bought my Hulk here from seller "jizeal" and saved a bunch of money and had the watch delivered right to my door next day after the bank wire. I also have the warranty card from a US A.D. with my name on it dated the day of purchase. These sellers probably would be willing to talk with you and your wife about a prospective purchase to put your minds at ease. Many here including myself will not waste the hassle and extra money buying the A.D. route again. What are you in the market to buy?

p.s. I see that you reside in N.Y. So sales tax is what 8% there? For every 10K you spend that's 800 dollars in sales tax. Go the trusted seller route and you pay none! On top of the price discount.

Yup, its a basic high volume discount they get and pass on, and don't forget if they sell you a bad watch and don't make it right they will catch hell on this forum, lose many many tens even hundreds of thousands in lost business so they have absolutely no incentive to rip anyone off here and will bend over backwards to preserve their rep, something an AD will not remotely do as you are nothing to them with no voice.

SemperFi · 15 January 2015, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrunner

You could always buy from a trusted seller like DavidSW and then take it to Rolex Service Center in NYC since you are in Brooklyn and get it authenticated to ease your wife's mind.

That's always an option.

SemperFi · 15 January 2015, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

buy it in DE. no sales tax maybe another 5% for ss and 10% for gold discount too. its like what 3 hour drive to Christiana mall?

Another good option.

SemperFi · 15 January 2015, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartacus

divorce her.

mjclark32 · 15 January 2015, 05:35 AM

I'd show her the numerous pages of positive feedback. I've bought 4 watches through the forum. 2 from DavidSW. All have been great/smooth/easy purchases.
Not that easy to have 30 odd pages of positive feedback stretching years...
We can't all be in on it

otisc · 15 January 2015, 05:39 AM

If it comes down to you absolutely not being able to convince your wife to buy from a trusted seller online then at the minimum, have your local AD ship the watch to someone you know out of state. That way you won't pay state sales tax on the sale.

Another way to convince your wife: explain to her the the cost difference between buying at the AD and buying online is roughly the cost of a new Louis Vuitton purse. Of course, you will have to buy the purse to prove your point, but that usually does the trick.

kilyung · 15 January 2015, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartacus

divorce her.

An even more expensive proposition then just listening to her and buying from an AD.

dman · 15 January 2015, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

In the final analysis, "Yes dear" always works best.

100% agree.

Swaggy P · 15 January 2015, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

Why is she even involved in the discussion, buy the watch you want from whomever you want.

Totally agree! Grow some...

SemperFi · 15 January 2015, 06:32 AM

I just happened to stop by the AD today and tried on these three.

DJ II - Silver Stick - Smooth Bezel

DJ II - Blue Stick - Smooth Bezel

And the Explorer - 39mm

I like the smaller bezel on the Explorer and I also like the bracelet better. I'm not a fan of the PCL's on the DJ but I do like the date function.

Mystro · 15 January 2015, 06:36 AM

x1000. And I am happily married for 20 years. Somethings you have to outrank her in when you are the most knowledgeable on the subject.

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

Why is she even involved in the discussion, buy the watch you want from whomever you want.

Sublover2166 · 15 January 2015, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I just happened to stop by the AD today and tried on these three.

DJ II - Silver Stick - Smooth Bezel

DJ II - Blue Stick - Smooth Bezel

And the Explorer - 39mm

I like the smaller bezel on the Explorer and I also like the bracelet better. I'm not a fan of the PCL's on the DJ but I do like the date function.

That blue dial DJ is very sweet! A trusted seller could source you any one of these BTW. Usually in a couple days or less. All you have to do is pull the trigger!

subtona · 15 January 2015, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

Best post...

Best advice...

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrunner

You could always buy from a trusted seller like DavidSW and then take it to Rolex Service Center in NYC since you are in Brooklyn and get it authenticated to ease your wife's mind.

I think RSC calls David when they need expert opinion

cjnesher · 15 January 2015, 06:50 AM

www.davidsw.com

Maybe you should pour two glasses of wine and go shopping with her?

Jeissen · 15 January 2015, 07:09 AM

I don't know, there is something special about getting a watch from an AD though.

Thatguy · 15 January 2015, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeissen

I don't know, there is something special about getting a watch from an AD though.

Usually just a lighter wallet.

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Sublover2166 · 15 January 2015, 07:13 AM

Hey Semper Fi, is the wife paying attention to and reading all the responses here? If she has cold feet about you buying a watch she should be!

KBM · 15 January 2015, 07:23 AM

The Blue DJ looks fantastic!

Good luck on the purchase, whichever way you decide to go!

SemperFi · 15 January 2015, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

Hey Semper Fi, is the wife paying attention to and reading all the responses here? If she has cold feet about you buying a watch she should be!

Not cold feet about the purchase, just where to purchase. I think she'll come around eventually.

tkerrmd · 15 January 2015, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxy

Just buy from the AD, it'll be an event in you life, with wife on your side, as its your first rolex.

totally agree

scranger · 15 January 2015, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

In the final analysis, "Yes dear" always works best.

x2.

Boothroyd · 15 January 2015, 08:03 AM

Good luck with the decision on both fronts. I have a DJ II and Explorer 214270. Hard to argue with the Explorer as a great one-watch option.

DPE · 15 January 2015, 08:06 AM

Have a look at buying from an AD in the Caribean, duty free and a discount. I found them so much cheaper than buying from an AD in the UK. The saving was put toward the holiday for both of us. Result

15 January 2015, 04:14 AM	#32
c.capt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Hulk Sub Posts: 683	I'm going to have to swim upstream here... If money is no object, go with the AD. Otherwise, I would go with a trusted seller here. In the rare chance something goes wrong, they will bend over backwards to make it right. Then use the money saved to treat her to a romantic dinner and a nice bouquet of flowers. It's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission. Semper Fi, Mac! __________________ BALL EHC Airborne · EHC Black \| EBEL 1911 BTR Chrono \| GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL Senator Navigator Panodate IWC Aquatimer 2000 \| OMEGA SMPc · SM PO 8500 · Speedmaster Apollo XI 35th · Speedmaster GSOTM ROLEX Datejust · Datejust II · Explorer II · Sea Dweller Ceramic 4000 · Submariner LVc \| TUDOR Black Shield

15 January 2015, 04:28 AM	#37
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,202	I guess it would depend on the price of the watch. If you are talking a precious medal model I would highly recommend convincing your wife on the savings and going through TRF. If its just for a datejust or a stainless sports model then saving a $1000-$2000 may not be worth the fight. Personally I wouldn't buy from an AD again unless the grey market dealers are no longer around. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

15 January 2015, 05:35 AM	#42
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I'd show her the numerous pages of positive feedback. I've bought 4 watches through the forum. 2 from DavidSW. All have been great/smooth/easy purchases. Not that easy to have 30 odd pages of positive feedback stretching years... We can't all be in on it __________________

15 January 2015, 06:50 AM	#51
cjnesher "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Clearwater, FL Watch: 1675 Posts: 343	www.davidsw.com Maybe you should pour two glasses of wine and go shopping with her? __________________ "Alright, Alright, Alright"

15 January 2015, 04:13 AM	#31
fvfvsix "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 15	Honestly, you're just going to have to ask her to trust you on this one. Unless you have a track record of totally screwing up the finances, that request should do the trick. If you buy used, just send it to the nearest RSC for an "I told you so" trip...

15 January 2015, 04:20 AM	#34
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Why is she even involved in the discussion, buy the watch you want from whomever you want.

15 January 2015, 04:23 AM	#35
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	As been said, if any of the trusted sellers sold a fake, it would mean the end of their livelihood selling timepieces for a living. Do your homework on the references of these guys and buy with confidence and be happy. The money you save will more than buy a nice dinner and flowers for the wife.

15 January 2015, 05:39 AM	#43
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 637	If it comes down to you absolutely not being able to convince your wife to buy from a trusted seller online then at the minimum, have your local AD ship the watch to someone you know out of state. That way you won't pay state sales tax on the sale. Another way to convince your wife: explain to her the the cost difference between buying at the AD and buying online is roughly the cost of a new Louis Vuitton purse. Of course, you will have to buy the purse to prove your point, but that usually does the trick.

15 January 2015, 06:32 AM	#47
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I just happened to stop by the AD today and tried on these three. DJ II - Silver Stick - Smooth Bezel DJ II - Blue Stick - Smooth Bezel And the Explorer - 39mm I like the smaller bezel on the Explorer and I also like the bracelet better. I'm not a fan of the PCL's on the DJ but I do like the date function.

15 January 2015, 07:09 AM	#52
Jeissen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Watch: Datejust Posts: 86	I don't know, there is something special about getting a watch from an AD though.

15 January 2015, 07:13 AM	#54
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Hey Semper Fi, is the wife paying attention to and reading all the responses here? If she has cold feet about you buying a watch she should be!

15 January 2015, 07:23 AM	#55
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	The Blue DJ looks fantastic! Good luck on the purchase, whichever way you decide to go!

15 January 2015, 08:03 AM	#59
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,257	Good luck with the decision on both fronts. I have a DJ II and Explorer 214270. Hard to argue with the Explorer as a great one-watch option.

15 January 2015, 08:06 AM	#60
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	Have a look at buying from an AD in the Caribean, duty free and a discount. I found them so much cheaper than buying from an AD in the UK. The saving was put toward the holiday for both of us. Result

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