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vaq129e4 · 3 March 2012, 01:49 PM

Are there any deals in Zurich or Geneva? Or is the price comparable to US prices?

snaggle · 3 March 2012, 02:13 PM

Very good question. I would like to know myself if discounts are infact available in Switzerland.

However, from the very little knowledge I know on that so far - My guess is that their prices tend to be much higher on average than the US

Hopefully someone else knows this and will let us know!

beaglehusky · 3 March 2012, 02:25 PM

I was in Geneva last October and the strength of their currency made the prices non competitive across brands. I went to the Rolex boutique and even if they would have given me a discount, it would not have been even close to Amsterdam prices.

I hope this helps!

Puffy · 3 March 2012, 08:55 PM

Horrendously expensive. Same for parts

MYK · 3 March 2012, 08:55 PM

I always thought it would be cheaper than elsewhere.

Puffy · 3 March 2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYK

I always thought it would be cheaper than elsewhere.

Oh no..too much cash and too many private bankers in suisse

Ticking_Sonata · 4 March 2012, 01:34 AM

I live in geneva, the price is expensive. Also discount is very little, for stranger they only give 3%, except daytona, 0%, never buy rolex in bucherer, they are overpriced.

Johnnie · 4 March 2012, 01:52 AM

Best place as far as I know to buy Rolex is Hong Kong and Bangkok

captiva · 4 March 2012, 02:47 AM

I went lucent last year hopping to get a good discount. Unfortunately no discount given and they are selling at MRSP.

redsea10021 · 4 March 2012, 04:02 AM

Very much higher in Geneva, shockingly so.

jumproductions · 4 March 2012, 04:12 AM

I remember when I was there in 2000 it was cheaper than US but a lot has changed in the past 12 years. What a crying shame !

tomallen · 4 March 2012, 05:05 AM

I don't' know, but getting a Rolex out Switzerland might be a customs nightmare for a tourist.

steubi1 · 4 March 2012, 06:59 AM

I am Swiss, and I live in Switzerland.

Unfortunately, our currency is soooooooo strong, the prices here are higher than in most other countries.

I still remember when i was a child, one US $ was about 4 Swiss Francs, today it has dropped to 0.9.

Incredible but true.

Tom

Chappo · 15 April 2012, 12:42 AM

I must disagree with most of you, particularly in relation to Australian prices. I'm currently in Geneva and as an example the list price for the current Sub is CHF 7,600. When you factor in the exchange rate, then take the 7.5% local tax off it becomes AUD 7,600. List price in Australia is 9,600

Dr. Robert · 15 April 2012, 12:48 AM

I prefer the prices here in the Republic of TRF.

zeuloa · 15 April 2012, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomallen

I don't' know, but getting a Rolex out Switzerland might be a customs nightmare for a tourist.

Why would that be?

rolio · 15 April 2012, 02:00 AM

Last time I was there, costs were highly prohibitive

marshallr47 · 15 April 2012, 03:06 AM

Went to Basel this year and it was expensive. A hole in the wall Tai restaurant caused my wife and $100. And we only had water to drink. Prices of watches are much higher in Switzerland than the states. At least in Germany, I can use a value added tax(VAT) form and that saves me 19% on purchases.

azguy · 15 April 2012, 03:19 AM

Strongest currency in world, means high prices

S`` · 15 April 2012, 03:43 AM

Best place to buy Most brands of watches ATM is the USA. No doubt about it... if you can get it shipped from Out of State Dealers... Even better

gwozhog · 15 April 2012, 11:07 PM

The Swiss giving a good deal would be like ordering a whopper at McDonald's. Not going to happen. Have you ever tried to buy Louis Vuitton in Paris. Same thing. I don't get it but I'm glad it is the way it is.

praha335ci · 16 April 2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappo

I must disagree with most of you, particularly in relation to Australian prices. I'm currently in Geneva and as an example the list price for the current Sub is CHF 7,600. When you factor in the exchange rate, then take the 7.5% local tax off it becomes AUD 7,600. List price in Australia is 9,600

Australia's prices are probably one of the highest in the world. I think right now the best place in Europe overall would still be in Germany where there is a fairly high net VAT refund and a fairly large selection of the lastest models.The Submariner is around A$7300 after VAT refund.

jolimont · 16 April 2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chappo

I List price in Australia is 9,600

Some things in Australia are way overpriced. Rent. Holidays. Clothes. and Rolexes.

FeelingTheBlues · 16 April 2012, 02:11 PM

I tried two DD-II's while in Zurich in May 2011, a white roman dial (30 800 Swiss francs) and a champagne dial (30 400 for this one). I'm not sure about the US prices at that time but I do believe Switzerland have higher prices.

Feras · 16 April 2012, 02:38 PM

Last year i checked they were more expensive than my local AD (which some says that it's similar to Rolex at the states prices)

texex91 · 16 April 2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I prefer the prices here in the Republic of TRF.

x1000

Monte Cristo · 16 April 2012, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jolimont

Some things in Australia are way overpriced. Rent. Holidays. Clothes. and Rolexes.

Some things?? Try everything

praha335ci · 16 April 2012, 10:20 PM

Australia has become one of the most expensive countries to live in the world and in particular the resource state.

superlollo · 16 April 2012, 10:53 PM

I was in basel this november and bucherer wanted 7000+ CHF for a SS sub c. Here in northern Italy you can usually find those for 5200-5500€ (cash)

Also been in abu Dhabi last month (hoped i could find a decent deal) and gmt2c was 7.5k usd, which again is a lot more expensive than italy

Chappo · 18 April 2012, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superlollo

I was in basel this november and bucherer wanted 7000+ CHF for a SS sub c. Here in northern Italy you can usually find those for 5200-5500€ (cash)

Also been in abu Dhabi last month (hoped i could find a decent deal) and gmt2c was 7.5k usd, which again is a lot more expensive than italy

Nice to know.

I'm now down in Italy and will have a look around.

3 March 2012, 01:49 PM	#1
vaq129e4 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Arizona Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 69	What about prices IN Switzerland? Are there any deals in Zurich or Geneva? Or is the price comparable to US prices?

3 March 2012, 08:55 PM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Horrendously expensive. Same for parts __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 March 2012, 05:05 AM	#12
tomallen 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Connecticut Watch: Rolex SubC,GMTIIC Posts: 968	I don't' know, but getting a Rolex out Switzerland might be a customs nightmare for a tourist. __________________ Unless you are the lead dog the scenery never changes

15 April 2012, 12:48 AM	#15
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,633	I prefer the prices here in the Republic of TRF. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 April 2012, 02:00 AM	#17
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Last time I was there, costs were highly prohibitive __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

3 March 2012, 02:13 PM	#2
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	Very good question. I would like to know myself if discounts are infact available in Switzerland. However, from the very little knowledge I know on that so far - My guess is that their prices tend to be much higher on average than the US Hopefully someone else knows this and will let us know!

3 March 2012, 02:25 PM	#3
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,554	I was in Geneva last October and the strength of their currency made the prices non competitive across brands. I went to the Rolex boutique and even if they would have given me a discount, it would not have been even close to Amsterdam prices. I hope this helps!

3 March 2012, 08:55 PM	#5
MYK 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,646	I always thought it would be cheaper than elsewhere.

4 March 2012, 01:34 AM	#7
Ticking_Sonata "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: mon Location: earth Posts: 670	I live in geneva, the price is expensive. Also discount is very little, for stranger they only give 3%, except daytona, 0%, never buy rolex in bucherer, they are overpriced.

4 March 2012, 01:52 AM	#8
Johnnie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Johnnie Location: Bangkok Watch: BIG Diver Watch Posts: 206	Best place as far as I know to buy Rolex is Hong Kong and Bangkok

4 March 2012, 02:47 AM	#9
captiva Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: US Posts: 138	I went lucent last year hopping to get a good discount. Unfortunately no discount given and they are selling at MRSP.

4 March 2012, 04:02 AM	#10
redsea10021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 227	Very much higher in Geneva, shockingly so.

4 March 2012, 04:12 AM	#11
jumproductions "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Watch: Audemars Offshore Posts: 141	I remember when I was there in 2000 it was cheaper than US but a lot has changed in the past 12 years. What a crying shame !

4 March 2012, 06:59 AM	#13
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	I am Swiss, and I live in Switzerland. Unfortunately, our currency is soooooooo strong, the prices here are higher than in most other countries. I still remember when i was a child, one US $ was about 4 Swiss Francs, today it has dropped to 0.9. Incredible but true. Tom

15 April 2012, 12:42 AM	#14
Chappo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Brisbane Watch: Sub, GMT II, Tudor Posts: 38	I must disagree with most of you, particularly in relation to Australian prices. I'm currently in Geneva and as an example the list price for the current Sub is CHF 7,600. When you factor in the exchange rate, then take the 7.5% local tax off it becomes AUD 7,600. List price in Australia is 9,600

15 April 2012, 03:06 AM	#18
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Went to Basel this year and it was expensive. A hole in the wall Tai restaurant caused my wife and $100. And we only had water to drink. Prices of watches are much higher in Switzerland than the states. At least in Germany, I can use a value added tax(VAT) form and that saves me 19% on purchases. __________________ Ron

15 April 2012, 03:19 AM	#19
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Strongest currency in world, means high prices

15 April 2012, 03:43 AM	#20
S`` "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Not Mars Posts: 1,004	Best place to buy Most brands of watches ATM is the USA. No doubt about it... if you can get it shipped from Out of State Dealers... Even better

15 April 2012, 11:07 PM	#21
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	The Swiss giving a good deal would be like ordering a whopper at McDonald's. Not going to happen. Have you ever tried to buy Louis Vuitton in Paris. Same thing. I don't get it but I'm glad it is the way it is. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

16 April 2012, 02:11 PM	#24
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I tried two DD-II's while in Zurich in May 2011, a white roman dial (30 800 Swiss francs) and a champagne dial (30 400 for this one). I'm not sure about the US prices at that time but I do believe Switzerland have higher prices. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

16 April 2012, 02:38 PM	#25
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Last year i checked they were more expensive than my local AD (which some says that it's similar to Rolex at the states prices)

16 April 2012, 10:20 PM	#28
praha335ci "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Australia Watch: GMT2C;TT Daytona; Posts: 277	Australia has become one of the most expensive countries to live in the world and in particular the resource state.

16 April 2012, 10:53 PM	#29
superlollo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Milan Posts: 33	I was in basel this november and bucherer wanted 7000+ CHF for a SS sub c. Here in northern Italy you can usually find those for 5200-5500€ (cash) Also been in abu Dhabi last month (hoped i could find a decent deal) and gmt2c was 7.5k usd, which again is a lot more expensive than italy

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