AD told me no discount on DJ ii in SS

[Dream99]

Hi . I have been told by my AD in the UK that Rolex will not allow discount on their Stainless steel sports watches, which they say includes the SS Datejust II as attached pic. Surely the DJ ii is more a dress watch not a sports model and should qualify for a round 12% discount I usually get on Rolex TT watches. Whats your view and advice on this please.

[Cru Jones]

looks like it's time to get a new AD.

[andyboy39]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

looks like it's time to get a new AD.

Yep, +1

[snowpea]

Yep new AD, DJ II at the worst 10% off.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

looks like it's time to get a new AD.

true, but that there is probably the most popular model in the DJ2 line. you may find it difficult to catch a break on a popular watch, as was the exaggerated situation with ss daytonas.
however if you have a relationship with the ad, I find it difficult to believe he wouldn't work with you.
good luck.

[bayerische]

Plenty of AD's!

[MonBK]

What an AD says and my cat poops I put on the same pile.

[Dream99]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

true, but that there is probably the most popular model in the DJ2 line. you may find it difficult to catch a break on a popular watch, as was the exaggerated situation with ss daytonas.
however if you have a relationship with the ad, I find it difficult to believe he wouldn't work with you.
good luck.

Rashid. Its not just this model, its ALL SS DJ ii's . its just this is the one Im considering

[JGX]

Originally Posted by Dream99

Rashid. Its not just this model, its ALL SS DJ ii's . its just this is the one Im considering

Seriously Alan, time to find a new AD

Notice you're in Brizzle, whizz down the M4 to Deacons in Swindon - always found them most helpful.

[Bangel]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

looks like it's time to get a new AD.

Agree.

Time to shop around.

[jay1988]

Blowers is a grey dealer in the UK with a very good reputation and they start their DJIIs at £5,350. I got that down to £5,250 on the phone so if you walked in and offered to pay cash there and then you could get better.

Honestly the DJII is far from being a popular Rolex. The white gold bezel means it's not even all SS.

Is your AD goldsmiths btw ? Those guys really are awful. Went to the one in the trafford center when I was at university in Manchester. They had awful stock. No Explorer (1 or 2), No Subs and no DJII. They told me they don't discount and tried to point me towards their "other luxury brands". This was a year ago so things may of changed.

[Psmith]

Tell the AD that you do not allow 'no discount' sales

[travisb]

You can definately get a discount on DJ2s. Even at an AD.
Take your money somewhere else.

[Dream99]

Originally Posted by jay1988

Blowers is a grey dealer in the UK with a very good reputation and they start their DJIIs at £5,350. I got that down to £5,250 on the phone so if you walked in and offered to pay cash there and then you could get better.

Honestly the DJII is far from being a popular Rolex. The white gold bezel means it's not even all SS.

Is your AD goldsmiths btw ? Those guys really are awful. Went to the one in the trafford center when I was at university in Manchester. They had awful stock. No Explorer (1 or 2), No Subs and no DJII. They told me they don't discount and tried to point me towards their "other luxury brands". This was a year ago so things may of changed.

Hi Jay. Yes My local Rolex AD is Goldsmiths, They have very little stock and what frustrates my is, just before Christmas I Purchased a Breitling Rose Gold Navitimer there RRP £17K, I have today rung Fraser Hart Cardiff and seems they will discount on SS DJ ii but wont discuss how much on Phone,

[Dream99]

Jay thats a great point the SS DJii it is actually Bi Metal as the Bezel is Gold. Thanks for reminding me of that.

[Roller07]

WOW!

A month earlier you buy a $22,000 dollar watch and they won't give you a discount on a DJII?

I would never do business with them again.

[pp763]

Theres one going for £4150 on watchfinders site but it hasn't got the fluted bezel. It's a 2012 watch.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Dream99

Rashid. Its not just this model, its ALL SS DJ ii's . its just this is the one Im considering

Yikes, guess he doesn't want your money then. On to the next one.



sidenote:
Now I have always heard that in general Rolex doesn't want their watches discounted and pressures and controls their ADs to ensure so. IIrc they said this was partly why Jared Jewelers lost their ad status. So is it common practice to expect discounts on Rolex watches at ADs, and I'm referring to the average guy walking in paying cash and not a repeat customer who has spent x amount of money there.

[masterserg]

In my experience, discounts depend on the AD and its location. The one closest to home just became a Rolex boutique and it is located in a very touristy destination. Discounts are zero for any model (even a 36mm TT DJ) no matter what. They got so much volume that they don't really care, plus I figure they must be tightly controlled by Rolex. The best they offer is zero % financing.

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by Dream99

Hi Jay. Yes My local Rolex AD is Goldsmiths, They have very little stock and what frustrates my is, just before Christmas I Purchased a Breitling Rose Gold Navitimer there RRP £17K, I have today rung Fraser Hart Cardiff and seems they will discount on SS DJ ii but wont discuss how much on Phone,

You know what to do next

[zeeww]

i got 15% off on my DJII, so time to shop around?

[z32turbo]

Keep looking elsewhere.

[KeepTicking]

I bought my DJII here on TRF, bnib from a trusted seller at a 22% discount... Definitely look elsewhere!!!

Ps how about a pic of the rose gold navi?

[kilyung]

BS talks, money walks.

[Cuts33]

Originally Posted by MonBK

What an AD says and my cat poops I put on the same pile.

I asked to look at the smooth bezel DJ2 not too long ago at an AD.

Did not even ask about price but the salesperson proactively said "you know we can't discount Rolex. Especially this one. It was THE most popular model we had during the holidays."

My response: "Wasn't any watch I asked to see going to be THE most popular model you have?"

That prompted a 5 second awkward silence that was interrupted by the manager coming in to try and aggressively close a sale.

[Soly20]

Really, in this economy?? You should be able to get a discount. I think your AD does not really appreciate your business. Answer him back by taking your hard earned money somewhere else.

[wkhalaf]

Originally Posted by Dream99

Hi . I have been told by my AD in the UK that Rolex will not allow discount on their Stainless steel sports watches, which they say includes the SS Datejust II as attached pic. Surely the DJ ii is more a dress watch not a sports model and should qualify for a round 12% discount I usually get on Rolex TT watches. Whats your view and advice on this please.

I can get a 25% discount from my AD on the same watch ..

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help ..

[ChuckFinlay]

Goldsmiths are a large chain, and as such aren't the best type of AD to negotiate with, they will discount Tag, Breitling etc, but try and keep Rolex as their "grail" brand.

Try and independent, I use Charles Fox in Bournemouth and Hartmanns in Galway, both are a pleasure to deal with and understand a customers requirements to do a deal.

[TSW]

As others already mentioned...get a new AD

[gpfps]

No bull I just priced one out at my AD . He took off $1250 off the price. Now I'll tell you we have a good relationship thru the years, that helps!