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Han · 21 March 2007, 04:05 PM

Hi fellow Rolex enthusiast,

Although I am not yet an owner of a Rolex watch yet, I have been spending sometime reading some of the posts in this forum trying to learn as much as I can before taking that 'plunge'.

At this point my choice for the first Rolex watch would be the SD 16600. It was based on the 'cleaner' look w/out the cyclop and its slightly more exclusive status than the Sub ... although I may be wrong on that notion.

My question to you, Rolex owners, revolves around your experience at the time when you bought your first one.
Aside knowing that you are dealing with an AD, how did you confirm that the watch was genuine ? Are there ways to guard against spending $5K-$6K for a fake ?
Would it be blasphemous to ask an AD for a discount ? When I bought my Panerai PAM 48, I did ask for a discount and got an extra set of leather straps. A local Tutima dealer offered a 10% discount on an FX UTC.

Any advise would be appreciated.

W/best regards,
Han

padi56 · 21 March 2007, 07:17 PM

Welcome to the TRF Han like you my favourite Rolex sports is the SD.Now if you buy from a Rolex AD you will be 100% sure of buying a genuine watch.But there are other sources like the various forums,check ours now with them you buy the seller not so much the watch.But if you do your homework,check them out, you sometimes get a bargain.Now the grey market dealers non Rolex authorised, you sometimes get cheaper but you will not get the Rolex guarantee,and not as safe as AD.But the grey dealer will give you a warranty on watch,should anything go wrong.Now at ADs you must ask for a discount yourself don't be afraid to bargain.What discount is up to you,now on the sports SS models don't expect much around 5%-15% if you are lucky.Perhaps more on a good day or none at all,then just find another who will give you a discount good luck.

Alcan · 21 March 2007, 09:38 PM

Hi Han, welcome aboard!

JJ Irani · 22 March 2007, 04:51 AM

Welcome to TRF, Han.

The SD would be an excellent first Rolex choice. It's a great watch and tough as nails. And....never, never, never feel shy to ask any AD for a discount. Remember....you are the customer....and the customer is always RIGHT!!

Good luck - JJ

President · 22 March 2007, 05:00 AM

Welcome!

Han · 22 March 2007, 03:47 PM

Padi, Al, JJ, and The Prez,

Thanks for the warm welcome and the advise.
I'll post pictures as soon as the SD is my wrist (which is NOT soon enough).

Best regards,
Han

21 March 2007, 04:05 PM	#1
Han Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 55	Greetings from a newbie Hi fellow Rolex enthusiast, Although I am not yet an owner of a Rolex watch yet, I have been spending sometime reading some of the posts in this forum trying to learn as much as I can before taking that 'plunge'. At this point my choice for the first Rolex watch would be the SD 16600. It was based on the 'cleaner' look w/out the cyclop and its slightly more exclusive status than the Sub ... although I may be wrong on that notion. My question to you, Rolex owners, revolves around your experience at the time when you bought your first one. Aside knowing that you are dealing with an AD, how did you confirm that the watch was genuine ? Are there ways to guard against spending $5K-$6K for a fake ? Would it be blasphemous to ask an AD for a discount ? When I bought my Panerai PAM 48, I did ask for a discount and got an extra set of leather straps. A local Tutima dealer offered a 10% discount on an FX UTC. Any advise would be appreciated. W/best regards, Han

21 March 2007, 07:17 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,248	Welcome to the TRF Han like you my favourite Rolex sports is the SD.Now if you buy from a Rolex AD you will be 100% sure of buying a genuine watch.But there are other sources like the various forums,check ours now with them you buy the seller not so much the watch.But if you do your homework,check them out, you sometimes get a bargain.Now the grey market dealers non Rolex authorised, you sometimes get cheaper but you will not get the Rolex guarantee,and not as safe as AD.But the grey dealer will give you a warranty on watch,should anything go wrong.Now at ADs you must ask for a discount yourself don't be afraid to bargain.What discount is up to you,now on the sports SS models don't expect much around 5%-15% if you are lucky.Perhaps more on a good day or none at all,then just find another who will give you a discount good luck. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

21 March 2007, 09:38 PM	#3
Alcan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Han, welcome aboard! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

22 March 2007, 04:51 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Welcome to TRF, Han. The SD would be an excellent first Rolex choice. It's a great watch and tough as nails. And....never, never, never feel shy to ask any AD for a discount. Remember....you are the customer....and the customer is always RIGHT!! Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 March 2007, 05:00 AM	#5
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Welcome!

22 March 2007, 03:47 PM	#6
Han Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 55	Padi, Al, JJ, and The Prez, Thanks for the warm welcome and the advise. I'll post pictures as soon as the SD is my wrist (which is NOT soon enough). Best regards, Han

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