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pikers · 12 May 2020, 12:44 AM

One AD that I've purchased from in the past does sell pre-owned watches but they mostly stick to vintage or out of production pieces. I actually really respect this approach (and I've told them this) as it removes any concern around any shady transactions taking place, espiscally with the current steel sports model hype. I think their main motivation is to sell more new watches so it ends up being a win for everyone.

Jona · 12 May 2020, 12:48 AM

My AD has been selling trade-ins for about a year now. I guess it helps them move the DJ's which is all he has had lately. Oh and they're not cheap either.

MoosicPa · 12 May 2020, 04:27 AM

Yes they are allowed to. Some do and some don't.

BroncoOne · 12 May 2020, 06:07 AM

Nearly every AD I ever walked into does. Some will even do consignments if you want to sell your watch and are an existing customer.

Simon_jrees · 12 May 2020, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newenglandpatriot

Do they and are they allowed to? Thanks

WOS group do(in my area anyway) I think Crouch do also.

scooba · 12 May 2020, 03:31 PM

The recently opened Rolex AD near me said they are no longer allowed to sell them in the same store but are allowed to sell them in the old store . They also explained they can’t retail a current model above current list , Anything discontinued like a Batman on a Oyster is ok to sell at market price or 116520 Daytona , That’s why most PX end up at Watchfinder or Similar outlets

RJRJRJ · 12 May 2020, 04:33 PM

Yes, and if they do it will usually be far away from the new Rolex section and have mixed brands for sale.

Mlioon · 13 May 2020, 01:23 AM

one of my AD's does the other does not

Calatrava r · 13 May 2020, 01:31 AM

More and more ADs are entering the used market. I would guess it mostly trade-ins or returns.

Maxy · 13 May 2020, 01:33 AM

AD who owns both retail pieces and pre-owned ones.

Customer: Hey, do you have the Daytona in SS?
AD: Yes, I do.
Customer: Can I buy it?
AD: Sure, lemme grab it for you.
Customer: WOW can't believe the luck!!
AD: I'm back and sorry I wore it while getting it from safe inside till here and its not longer new, its used. You can still buy it from that other counter.
Customer: Okay, lets go over there.
AD: Yes, do you want me to size it up and pack it? It'll be twice the retail price!
Customer: #$%#%&

Rrpdc · 13 May 2020, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxy

AD who owns both retail pieces and pre-owned ones.

Customer: Hey, do you have the Daytona in SS?
AD: Yes, I do.
Customer: Can I buy it?
AD: Sure, lemme grab it for you.
Customer: WOW can't believe the luck!!
AD: I'm back and sorry I wore it while getting it from safe inside till here and its not longer new, its used. You can still buy it from that other counter.
Customer: Okay, lets go over there.
AD: Yes, do you want me to size it up and pack it? It'll be twice the retail price!
Customer: #$%#%&

tvandevelde · 13 May 2020, 02:34 AM

I've noticed mine doesn't in their store, but they have an online eBay store.

nightmyth · 13 May 2020, 02:49 AM

Yes, and for pre-owned they are not required to sell according to any MSRP, so some AD can just sell a new one AS a pre-owned and $$$

Meyrin · 13 May 2020, 02:57 AM

My AD here in Hamburg does, along with other brands like PP, AD, VC, Blancpain, Omega etc. All their pre-owned watches are easily viewed on their website.

Aberdein · 13 May 2020, 03:43 AM

Yes, I know mine does.

Ntoz · 13 May 2020, 07:32 AM

Yes. And it also depends on the AD

tschiemer · 13 May 2020, 08:04 AM

My AD who I have been buying from for about 20 or so years sometimes calls me when they get a trade in that they think I might be interested in; just bought one yesterday. I see a few preowned watches on display but in this day and time, the most popular stainless models probably sell before they are even put in the case.

Robert

Turb0wned · 13 May 2020, 08:11 AM

Two of the 3 near me do. One sells them for over market price, the other one seems to be more fair.

porschejeff · 13 May 2020, 11:22 AM

I did a trade with an Ad of a Daytona 116520 plus cash for a pre-owned PM Daytona he got in and knew I was looking for one. Like others have said, he kept these pre-owned pieces in a separate show case.

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dannyr1986 · 20 May 2020, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golfpaul66

Mine will give you priority on a new Rolex if yo have a trade.

Your local AD?

vesnyder · 20 May 2020, 12:46 AM

Mine does sell pre-owned. Thinking about it, they seem to sell pre-owned everything. Last time I was there they put a gold DJ with a green face (not for me) that had been in teh show room for a white and moved it into their "used Watch" space?

T01 · 20 May 2020, 01:36 AM

Mine does. Mainly trade in's.

mayzewin · 20 May 2020, 01:44 AM

My (now) AD in Indianapolis does. Bought a SS model from them recently, took some haggling and ended up walking out at exactly second hand market price for it (possibly better if factoring in remaining warranty), which I was pleased with.

12 May 2020, 04:27 AM	#33
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	Yes they are allowed to. Some do and some don't. __________________ NAWCC Member "Nothing is to too beautiful, nothing is too expensive" Ettore Bugatti.

13 May 2020, 02:49 AM	#43
nightmyth "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States Posts: 124	Yes, and for pre-owned they are not required to sell according to any MSRP, so some AD can just sell a new one AS a pre-owned and $$$ __________________ 126710BLRO Pepsi 126600 SD43 116610LV Hulk 116519LN DaytonaC

13 May 2020, 08:11 AM	#48
Turb0wned "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 150	Two of the 3 near me do. One sells them for over market price, the other one seems to be more fair. __________________ -Rolex 116500LN White Dial

13 May 2020, 11:22 AM	#49
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,459	I did a trade with an Ad of a Daytona 116520 plus cash for a pre-owned PM Daytona he got in and knew I was looking for one. Like others have said, he kept these pre-owned pieces in a separate show case. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex DD 228238 Daytona 116515 (sold) AP 15710 Rolex 116710 BLNR And a few others...

12 May 2020, 12:44 AM	#31
pikers "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New England Posts: 248	One AD that I've purchased from in the past does sell pre-owned watches but they mostly stick to vintage or out of production pieces. I actually really respect this approach (and I've told them this) as it removes any concern around any shady transactions taking place, espiscally with the current steel sports model hype. I think their main motivation is to sell more new watches so it ends up being a win for everyone.

12 May 2020, 12:48 AM	#32
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	My AD has been selling trade-ins for about a year now. I guess it helps them move the DJ's which is all he has had lately. Oh and they're not cheap either.

12 May 2020, 06:07 AM	#34
BroncoOne "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Boston Posts: 1,332	Nearly every AD I ever walked into does. Some will even do consignments if you want to sell your watch and are an existing customer.

12 May 2020, 03:31 PM	#36
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,586	The recently opened Rolex AD near me said they are no longer allowed to sell them in the same store but are allowed to sell them in the old store . They also explained they can’t retail a current model above current list , Anything discontinued like a Batman on a Oyster is ok to sell at market price or 116520 Daytona , That’s why most PX end up at Watchfinder or Similar outlets

12 May 2020, 04:33 PM	#37
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Yes, and if they do it will usually be far away from the new Rolex section and have mixed brands for sale.

13 May 2020, 01:23 AM	#38
Mlioon 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: usa Posts: 156	one of my AD's does the other does not

13 May 2020, 01:31 AM	#39
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,351	More and more ADs are entering the used market. I would guess it mostly trade-ins or returns.

13 May 2020, 01:33 AM	#40
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	AD who owns both retail pieces and pre-owned ones. Customer: Hey, do you have the Daytona in SS? AD: Yes, I do. Customer: Can I buy it? AD: Sure, lemme grab it for you. Customer: WOW can't believe the luck!! AD: I'm back and sorry I wore it while getting it from safe inside till here and its not longer new, its used. You can still buy it from that other counter. Customer: Okay, lets go over there. AD: Yes, do you want me to size it up and pack it? It'll be twice the retail price! Customer: #$%#%&

13 May 2020, 02:34 AM	#42
tvandevelde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Tim Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 220	I've noticed mine doesn't in their store, but they have an online eBay store.

13 May 2020, 02:57 AM	#44
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,160	My AD here in Hamburg does, along with other brands like PP, AD, VC, Blancpain, Omega etc. All their pre-owned watches are easily viewed on their website.

13 May 2020, 03:43 AM	#45
Aberdein "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Scotland Watch: 1982 GMT 16750Matt Posts: 530	Yes, I know mine does.

13 May 2020, 07:32 AM	#46
Ntoz Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 273	Yes. And it also depends on the AD

20 May 2020, 12:46 AM	#51
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,558	Mine does sell pre-owned. Thinking about it, they seem to sell pre-owned everything. Last time I was there they put a gold DJ with a green face (not for me) that had been in teh show room for a white and moved it into their "used Watch" space?

20 May 2020, 01:36 AM	#52
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Mine does. Mainly trade in's.

20 May 2020, 01:44 AM	#53
mayzewin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indiana Watch: 116710LN Posts: 10	My (now) AD in Indianapolis does. Bought a SS model from them recently, took some haggling and ended up walking out at exactly second hand market price for it (possibly better if factoring in remaining warranty), which I was pleased with.

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