What was the best deal you ever got on a Rolex?

[godowning]

The three I got from my Dad for free. Seemed like a good deal at the time. i now realize it has cost me the close to full price i have paid for the subsequent eight i have purchased since he gave me the bug.

[wisguy]

Bought this beauty for $3,200 with box and papers in Feb 2010, sold it in April 2011 for $4,600... Missed it so much I bought the new ExpII.

[Zed Homme]

I got my LV for about 4k. I got my SD for less.

[aboen]

$950 for a DJ 1601 in 1998

[Feras]

Originally Posted by aboen

$950 for a DJ 1601 in 1998

Wow great bargain

[Silvio Mosiello]

3000$ for a D serial mint exp ii

[Michael M.]

Also a Panerai 177 w/B&P for $3,500.

[Rancher]

My first Sub in 1986 for under $1500, think I paid $1200 if I remember right. Friends owned a jewelry store and knew a AD who would sell at cost to other friends.

Sold it during my wifes last year of medical school in 1999 cause we needed the money. Made a nice profit.

Finally got another Sub a few weeks ago from a seller here on TRF. Like having an old friend back in my life! Really like the changes Rolex made on the new model. Old one is still missed just cause it was my first but I am happy.

Rancher

[TakesALickin]

I bought a rose gold Tudor Oyster Prince 34 in about 2002 for around $250 on Ebay. This was before I'd bought a digital camera, so sadly, no pics. I took it to my local Rolex AD who had a Rolex trained watchmaker on staff. He verified that it had the cal. 390 in it and replaced the crown, second hand, crystal and gave it a movement service for $375.

I eventually developed that syndrome where I looked at the watch as a "not quite Rolex", which I realize now was very stupid. I sold it to a couple in Europe for $750. I have kicked myself many times over for parting with that watch.

[swils8610]

My best deal was when I bought my sub 16610 new in 2003. Paid 3950 which was full MSRP! It was a great deal because I finally could afford my grail watch! Still have it.....its a keeper! Just picked up Milgauss white face for 4500 with box and papers, m serial number..not to bad!

[jatco]

I just picked up this Tudor Sub 79190 last week from a local pawn shop for $1875 plus tax...
Couldn't be happier...
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[Sam Philip]

20% off MRSP for a 18K YG Rolex Submariner

[Submarinerman1971]

Rolex precision at value village for 70.00. It cost me about 400.00 to clean it and put a crown and stem in it. I gave it to my dad.

[ro11ie]

some great deals you guys have gotten...impressive!

[Vincent65]

about £1,600 for a BNIB 16710 from an AD.
In 1997.

[Ed!]

Bought one of the last 16610LV's on a G serial, seals in place and never been worn from a dealer closing down last month in the UK for £3000! Best buy i've had by far on a Rolex!

[Ed!]

Oh and I got a brand new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean that had been bought as a present and the guy didn't like it for £1000! I always seem to be around when the bargains are but never have the money to snap them up!

[gallahadesquire]

$175 for a BNIB (albeit with smoke damage) slue shantung Date. 50% off! List was $350 (in 1974 ...)

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Submarinerman1971

Rolex precision at value village for 70.00. It cost me about 400.00 to clean it and put a crown and stem in it. I gave it to my dad.

That was a hellofa deal.. even 7 yrs ago... Cool..!!

[Jamie1111]

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Oh about 5-6k





Best deal I ever got has been absolutely free Rolex watches... Gifts from my wife of course. Wait a minute, what am I thinking I pay dearly when my wife gets me something. Oh boy do I pay

Hahahahaha don’t we all


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[faldoc]

My dear departed Mom gave me an 18k date 15038 in 1986.

My only other Rolex I bought new, a fully stickered and papered SubC in May 2017 for $7550.

Not a great deal, but nowadays? A fantastic price.

[brandrea]

Back in the day, (1992 ish) I remember getting 20% off a SeaDweller, my first Rolex.

[jatco]

Mine, was my 116233 DJ via a trusted seller here.. Lawrence.

[TimelessQuality]

Wow, old thread. Very interesting to read these posts. How times have changed.

[VEK]

A BLNR in 5% off MSRP
not a great deal by the time it launched, but compare with nowadays？？

[boogiebot]

I was able to get a hulk at 8200 Canadian taxes in.


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[interestedwatcher]

Originally Posted by patek.wis

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Won a Rolex at a card game with some old friends. Things got heated and I was egging him into it. 116234 with white dial. Sold it back to him the next day for lunch and a beer.

7 years later that's an awesome story.

[Importer_Exporter]

Originally Posted by VEK

A BLNR in 5% off MSRP
not a great deal by the time it launched, but compare with nowadays？？

Got the Pepsi at MSRP, that’s my “deal”! Haha

[FloridaSam]

1983 DateJust. found this a few weeks ago in a pawnshop for $150.00. I have no idea why it was priced this way. I'm enjoying it immensely.

[MrEleven]

Got offered the now discontinued all gold gmt master 2 with 30% discount i passed on the watch after thinking the all gold was just too flashy for me, was late 2015 kind of wish i had took it now.
Best deal i took got 25% off my wifes two tone gmt master 2 in 2016 pretty sweet deal also got 10% off my steel gmt master 2 back in 2015 but back then 10% off was the norm