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18 September 2024, 04:30 AM | #1 |
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Is it possible to get the ROLEX DEEPSEA CHALLENGE for MSRP?
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I am noticing that the DeepSea Challenge is listed for approx $23K MSRP but people are selling it for low to mid $40K. If I go to my AD, then can I get it for $23K? Why such price gouging by others? thnx |
18 September 2024, 04:37 AM | #2 |
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It’s called demand vs. supply.
You can try to get from your AD but don’t expect a call anytime soon…. |
18 September 2024, 04:39 AM | #3 |
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18 September 2024, 04:45 AM | #4 |
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yeah, demand is low for the DS
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18 September 2024, 04:48 AM | #5 |
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Yes you can. First step, ask. What AD do you frequent?
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18 September 2024, 04:48 AM | #6 |
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hi,
I am noticing that the Daytona Panda is listed for approx $15K MSRP but people are selling it for low to mid $40K. If I go to my AD, then can I get it for $15K? Why such price gouging by others? thnx |
18 September 2024, 04:48 AM | #7 |
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Double post.
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18 September 2024, 04:50 AM | #8 |
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Your AD will sell you one at list price if they like you
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18 September 2024, 04:56 AM | #9 |
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Just don't call it a panda at the Rolex store, Rolex doesn't like their dealers using silly names...
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18 September 2024, 05:06 AM | #10 |
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18 September 2024, 05:59 AM | #12 |
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Nope, heard it last week from the Rolex Rep I used to work in advertising for a local AD, but you guys can believe whatever you would like
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Your past comments about ‘real’ pandas and ‘not a black eyed panda’ predate last week. Rolex are very happy with the panda nickname. They let you search it on the web site. |
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18 September 2024, 07:00 AM | #14 |
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You are correct and correct but as I said, Rolex as a company have generally discouraged their SAs from using nicknames. I merely worked as a sub contractor for an AD years ago and still know some of these people. I have no reason to speak for anyone except for myself. I have a few wonderful Rolex watches and not a nickname to be found among them, especially my Daytonas which oddly enough are named for a very famous city in Florida “where racing flourished in the early 20th century.”
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18 September 2024, 07:38 AM | #16 |
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Anyway, don't hesitate to walk into an AD, you're the kind of customer they need...
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Just visit several Rolex AD if you can and inquire about the watch you are interested to purchase. |
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18 September 2024, 01:09 PM | #19 |
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??? Yes, you can, and it does not hurt to ask at the AD, they are rare but not impossible to get. Depends on the AD size and your purchase history, but this is not a big seller, ADs like pieces they can turn around quickly and not everyone can pull off a 50mm watch on the wrist.
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18 September 2024, 01:10 PM | #20 |
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deepsea challenge
you must have a 'special official Rolex website' where shows a special msrp price @ 23k instead of 25950
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18 September 2024, 01:10 PM | #21 |
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I’m not sure my AD has seen one. Haven’t heard about the large national chains but I’m guessing a few trickled through there.
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18 September 2024, 01:11 PM | #22 |
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deepsea challenge
you must have a 'special official Rolex website' where shows a special msrp price @ 23k instead of 25950 (plus tax)
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18 September 2024, 01:21 PM | #24 |
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I saw one once at the WOS Soho in New York soon after it was announced. It was “exhibition” but almost comically huge. I asked the SA about demand, he kind of whispered to me that no one had asked for one.
So definitely a rare bird but I don’t believe it is flying off the shelves. I think a bigger AD would do their best to source one for you. |
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It won't take long to get one at MSRP and before long, I'm sure it's going to be available below msrp on the secondary market.
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12 November 2024, 09:57 PM | #28 |
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Cool watch. Unwearable for me.
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13 November 2024, 12:04 AM | #30 |
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Yes, an AD will consciously gift you 16k profit even though they don’t know you. It’s all about economics and it’s been said here ad nauseam that ADs expect a “pay to play” mentality, especially since you’re cognizant of the huge 16k differential, OP, surely you get it. Right?
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