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Speed · 16 December 2009, 01:12 PM

Just spied a thread about a purchase in an airport.

Thought the topic merited a separate thread to focus on the concept / not a particular great deal...

Aside from Heathrow, do folks know of airports with Rolex dealers selling duty free?

Seems a nice way to buy a nice watch. A buddy bought an Omega Seamaster this way - on a cruise - and got a good deal.

kyle L · 16 December 2009, 01:21 PM

My dad bought his Seamaster at the Duty Freeshop, it was a descent deal. On the way back from Mexico, the Duty free shop included Hublot, Cartier, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Montblanc, Tag, Longines, Etc.

Speed · 16 December 2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

My dad bought his Seamaster at the Duty Freeshop, it was a descent deal. On the way back from Mexico, the Duty free shop included Hublot, Cartier, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Montblanc, Tag, Longines, Etc.

Hmm. But no Rolex, eh?

kyle L · 16 December 2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by masugu

Hmm. But no Rolex, eh?

Nope.

therolexguy · 16 December 2009, 02:37 PM

I'm wondering Masugu if buying with a discount with duty (taxes) at a local AD would be better and more convenient that buying without a discount and without duty?
I guess it all depends on the discount but I'm thinking these airports don't discount much. In fact, I'm guessing most experiences are similar to the one you had recently in Vegas.

therolexguy · 16 December 2009, 02:39 PM

Now that I think about it, I think the best bet is buying at a local AD, getting a discount, and shipping it to "your other home in another state" so you don't have to pay state sales tax.
I know you can also buy one here on TRF too.

mfer · 16 December 2009, 02:41 PM

I was recently in the Amsterdam airport. Very nice lady at the Rolex counter. She knew all about TRF and Jake's blog. She was actually one of the most knowledgeable AD's I've ever been too. Yes, at the AIRPORT!

therolexguy · 16 December 2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

I was recently in the Amsterdam airport. Very nice lady at the Rolex counter. She knew all about TRF and Jake's blog. She was actually one of the most knowledgeable AD's I've ever been too. Yes, at the AIRPORT!

But I do love it when I'm talking to someone that knows the brand. It makes the experience so much better.

Speed · 16 December 2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

I was recently in the Amsterdam airport. Very nice lady at the Rolex counter. She knew all about TRF and Jake's blog. She was actually one of the most knowledgeable AD's I've ever been too. Yes, at the AIRPORT!

How were the prices???

anonymousmoose · 16 December 2009, 04:47 PM

In Australia, maybe same for the USA, if you buy local and take it out of the country you can get duty free. We bought our digital camera this way. Got a good deal from a local store (not duty free retailer). Took the receipt to the airport and got the 10% back. So it may be more cost effective to buy local, try to do a deal for a discount and then get the tax back at the airport on top. But dont tell the store your buying at that your doing this, or they will try to factor the tax break into their deal with you.

sleddog · 16 December 2009, 05:08 PM

Bill...As far as know,other than Heathrow and now Amsterdam,Dubai in UAE has one at the airport!!! Omegas are found at almost every airport......
I'm not sure if they can be swayed on prices (probably)but they are going to save you the taxes....
Personaly,if you can do better than 10% at your local AD then your already ahead of the DF store!!!!

Erix · 16 December 2009, 09:23 PM

The airport in Nice, France has ADs on both terminals, you can get any watch (inc ROLEX) duty free if you are flying out of EU.
But you can also buy local and get the tax refunded at the airport if you are flying out if the EU. And the tax is a whooping 19%.

Last time I looked the had a nice selection, all kind of subs, DDs, DJs etcetc.

bradg · 17 December 2009, 12:21 AM

If you are buying from an AD and it's duty free...seems like a no brainer to me. If I buy here from an AD...add 400.00 tax on a Sub that costs 6000.00. No tax is nice

Speed · 17 December 2009, 12:40 AM

Hmm

ok so no free lunch....

I think a decent discount + out if state shipping to save tax may be the best US AD deal .

I am going to try an AD in Milwaukee, WI. Perhaps they are nicer and cheaper there than in a big / well touristed US city.

mfer · 17 December 2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by masugu

How were the prices???

Never asked as I wasn't buying.

GerardoG · 17 December 2009, 01:19 AM

None in Mexico. As Kyle mentioned, pretty much every other brand (Omega and Cartier boutiques, Hublot, GP, Longines, Montblanc, Graham, etc.) but no Rolex.

Brit78 · 17 December 2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

I was recently in the Amsterdam airport. Very nice lady at the Rolex counter. She knew all about TRF and Jake's blog. She was actually one of the most knowledgeable AD's I've ever been too. Yes, at the AIRPORT!

I've been to this one in the Amsterdam airport and if I recall correctly, it is a Rolex only shop. Not sure if that is company sponsored or not. They were duty free, but the prices were in line with US ADs.

16 December 2009, 01:12 PM	#1
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Rolex ADs in major airports? Just spied a thread about a purchase in an airport. Thought the topic merited a separate thread to focus on the concept / not a particular great deal... Aside from Heathrow, do folks know of airports with Rolex dealers selling duty free? Seems a nice way to buy a nice watch. A buddy bought an Omega Seamaster this way - on a cruise - and got a good deal.

16 December 2009, 02:41 PM	#7
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I was recently in the Amsterdam airport. Very nice lady at the Rolex counter. She knew all about TRF and Jake's blog. She was actually one of the most knowledgeable AD's I've ever been too. Yes, at the AIRPORT! __________________ member#3242

16 December 2009, 05:08 PM	#11
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	Bill...As far as know,other than Heathrow and now Amsterdam,Dubai in UAE has one at the airport!!! Omegas are found at almost every airport...... I'm not sure if they can be swayed on prices (probably)but they are going to save you the taxes.... Personaly,if you can do better than 10% at your local AD then your already ahead of the DF store!!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

16 December 2009, 09:23 PM	#12
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	The airport in Nice, France has ADs on both terminals, you can get any watch (inc ROLEX) duty free if you are flying out of EU. But you can also buy local and get the tax refunded at the airport if you are flying out if the EU. And the tax is a whooping 19%. Last time I looked the had a nice selection, all kind of subs, DDs, DJs etcetc. __________________ Nice is nice

16 December 2009, 01:21 PM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	My dad bought his Seamaster at the Duty Freeshop, it was a descent deal. On the way back from Mexico, the Duty free shop included Hublot, Cartier, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Montblanc, Tag, Longines, Etc.

16 December 2009, 02:37 PM	#5
therolexguy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,534	I'm wondering Masugu if buying with a discount with duty (taxes) at a local AD would be better and more convenient that buying without a discount and without duty? I guess it all depends on the discount but I'm thinking these airports don't discount much. In fact, I'm guessing most experiences are similar to the one you had recently in Vegas.

16 December 2009, 02:39 PM	#6
therolexguy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,534	Now that I think about it, I think the best bet is buying at a local AD, getting a discount, and shipping it to "your other home in another state" so you don't have to pay state sales tax. I know you can also buy one here on TRF too.

16 December 2009, 04:47 PM	#10
anonymousmoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 601	In Australia, maybe same for the USA, if you buy local and take it out of the country you can get duty free. We bought our digital camera this way. Got a good deal from a local store (not duty free retailer). Took the receipt to the airport and got the 10% back. So it may be more cost effective to buy local, try to do a deal for a discount and then get the tax back at the airport on top. But dont tell the store your buying at that your doing this, or they will try to factor the tax break into their deal with you.

17 December 2009, 12:21 AM	#13
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	If you are buying from an AD and it's duty free...seems like a no brainer to me. If I buy here from an AD...add 400.00 tax on a Sub that costs 6000.00. No tax is nice

17 December 2009, 12:40 AM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Hmm ok so no free lunch.... I think a decent discount + out if state shipping to save tax may be the best US AD deal . I am going to try an AD in Milwaukee, WI. Perhaps they are nicer and cheaper there than in a big / well touristed US city.

17 December 2009, 01:19 AM	#16
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	None in Mexico. As Kyle mentioned, pretty much every other brand (Omega and Cartier boutiques, Hublot, GP, Longines, Montblanc, Graham, etc.) but no Rolex.

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