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RaiSensei · 12 January 2016, 07:38 AM

Hi All,
I'm planning on buying my first Rolex (a Submariner Date with Black Bezel) on my 35th Birthday on the 15th of Feb 2017, I have contacted my local AD to ask about when it would be good to pre-order this watch, they have told me that they get one every 8 weeks, and if I want I can pre-order mine for when i want, the earlier I pre-order the better, all the AD wants is a £200 deposit to reserve the watch I want when they get stock in December...

I'm based in the UK, Can any UK members give me some advice please,
I will be purchasing this watch with Cash, but wont have that amount of cash until feb 2017, do you think preordering is a good idea,....

help please

Syed117 · 12 January 2016, 07:45 AM

I think you might need to find a different AD.

That's one of the most common if not most common Rolex out there.

You should not have to pre-order a sub date. That sounds ridiculous. I'm sure some UK members will chime in, but you should be able to walk into just about any respectable AD any day of the year and walk out with a sub.

WatchWeb · 12 January 2016, 07:48 AM

Which AD is it ?. Sounds like Goldsmiths ?. As above, that watch is very popular & you should have no problem finding one when you have the cash. Just ring around the AD's when you have the cash & they will get it in store or put it aside for you.

RaiSensei · 12 January 2016, 07:53 AM

its my local which is Tarrat's in Leicester, my local goldsmiths dont have them in the window often, i work a few doors away from goldsmiths and go in once a month to have a look, they probably have a Sub date every few months, .... they seems to go quickly in Leicester

WatchWeb · 12 January 2016, 08:01 AM

If they don't have one in store, they can call around to check stock levels & get one sent to your local. They do that easily.

If Tarrat's is who you'd like to go with & if it's a local independent store then you'll have to go by their rules.

However if they are a similar price to the likes of goldsmiths then you can get one very easily.

Goldfish68 · 12 January 2016, 08:09 AM

116610LN is the most common model and literally always available at any AD in UK. Any incentive your AD will offer against your purchase ?
Don't pay cash at AD, by credit or debit card to earn air mail and cash back. Better though apply a new card with promotion that gives you 18 months 0% interest on purchase.
Would you also consider parallel import from EU?

dera · 12 January 2016, 08:10 AM

Can I just say, that by planning now to pre-order a watch for Feb 2017, you will definitely qualify for the TRF Early Bird award!

london_v · 12 January 2016, 08:11 AM

Take a day trip to London and you'll find one.

R G · 12 January 2016, 08:43 AM

Something tells me that you want to put down the deposit and place the order.

Is this because it feels more real that you're going to get the watch and are in some way securing it?!

You will still be messing around waiting for allocation at the time of your birthday despite it being a year away as the AD will serve others and naturally try to juggle things in the meantime.

Wait until the week or so before your birthday, visit a few AD's and you'll find one.

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AK797 · 12 January 2016, 10:37 AM

You've got time so research some other sellers on chrono24 like Iconic, Blowers, and Official watches. They can get you a new one for a much better price and so no worries you won't have the cash for your BD

Daytona88 · 12 January 2016, 01:41 PM

The 13 month wait would kill me!

RaiSensei · 12 January 2016, 08:55 PM

Thank you all for your comments, The answer to R_G's question, is YES (it does make it feel more real) and the 13 Month Wait is going to drive me nuts (in response to Daytona88's) comment...but I've gone and done it, Placed my deposit, and was told that as long as i put down another £2k by the end of August they will keep the price at £5700 and ignore any Rolex Price increase for my order, (which i know is salesperson banter, *i work in sales myself, but its nice to hear that they are going to honour the current Price), So the count down begins. 399 Days to go...(and no, I wont post a daily update..., i'll just keep reading posts on TRF...) So 'Dera' - Where's my TRF Early Bird Award... lol

supersaints · 13 January 2016, 12:45 AM

Great choice of watch,bought my first Rolex in August(same model).Bought mine from the Rolex boutique in Leeds,great service from the salesman John.Made the day even more special.

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R G · 13 January 2016, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RaiSensei

Thank you all for your comments, The answer to R_G's question, is YES (it does make it feel more real) and the 13 Month Wait is going to drive me nuts (in response to Daytona88's) comment...but I've gone and done it, Placed my deposit, and was told that as long as i put down another £2k by the end of August they will keep the price at £5700 and ignore any Rolex Price increase for my order, (which i know is salesperson banter, *i work in sales myself, but its nice to hear that they are going to honour the current Price), So the count down begins. 399 Days to go...(and no, I wont post a daily update..., i'll just keep reading posts on TRF...) So 'Dera' - Where's my TRF Early Bird Award... lol

Haha I knew it!

If that works for you and it makes you happy then that's what matters.

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12 January 2016, 07:38 AM	#1
RaiSensei "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Thomas Location: Leicester, UK Watch: 1914 Zenith PW Posts: 20	Preordering First Rolex - Help Needed ! Hi All, I'm planning on buying my first Rolex (a Submariner Date with Black Bezel) on my 35th Birthday on the 15th of Feb 2017, I have contacted my local AD to ask about when it would be good to pre-order this watch, they have told me that they get one every 8 weeks, and if I want I can pre-order mine for when i want, the earlier I pre-order the better, all the AD wants is a £200 deposit to reserve the watch I want when they get stock in December... I'm based in the UK, Can any UK members give me some advice please, I will be purchasing this watch with Cash, but wont have that amount of cash until feb 2017, do you think preordering is a good idea,.... help please

12 January 2016, 07:48 AM	#3
WatchWeb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: UK Watch: GMT2C, Sub LVC Posts: 798	Which AD is it ?. Sounds like Goldsmiths ?. As above, that watch is very popular & you should have no problem finding one when you have the cash. Just ring around the AD's when you have the cash & they will get it in store or put it aside for you. __________________ GMT2 Ceramic 2012. 2015 ”Hulk” Submariner. 2015 white dial 116520.

12 January 2016, 08:01 AM	#5
WatchWeb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: John Location: UK Watch: GMT2C, Sub LVC Posts: 798	If they don't have one in store, they can call around to check stock levels & get one sent to your local. They do that easily. If Tarrat's is who you'd like to go with & if it's a local independent store then you'll have to go by their rules. However if they are a similar price to the likes of goldsmiths then you can get one very easily. __________________ GMT2 Ceramic 2012. 2015 ”Hulk” Submariner. 2015 white dial 116520.

12 January 2016, 07:45 AM	#2
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	I think you might need to find a different AD. That's one of the most common if not most common Rolex out there. You should not have to pre-order a sub date. That sounds ridiculous. I'm sure some UK members will chime in, but you should be able to walk into just about any respectable AD any day of the year and walk out with a sub.

12 January 2016, 07:53 AM	#4
RaiSensei "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Thomas Location: Leicester, UK Watch: 1914 Zenith PW Posts: 20	its my local which is Tarrat's in Leicester, my local goldsmiths dont have them in the window often, i work a few doors away from goldsmiths and go in once a month to have a look, they probably have a Sub date every few months, .... they seems to go quickly in Leicester

12 January 2016, 08:09 AM	#6
Goldfish68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: England Posts: 113	116610LN is the most common model and literally always available at any AD in UK. Any incentive your AD will offer against your purchase ? Don't pay cash at AD, by credit or debit card to earn air mail and cash back. Better though apply a new card with promotion that gives you 18 months 0% interest on purchase. Would you also consider parallel import from EU?

12 January 2016, 08:10 AM	#7
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	Can I just say, that by planning now to pre-order a watch for Feb 2017, you will definitely qualify for the TRF Early Bird award!

12 January 2016, 08:11 AM	#8
london_v "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: London Watch: 124060 Posts: 316	Take a day trip to London and you'll find one.

12 January 2016, 08:43 AM	#9
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	Something tells me that you want to put down the deposit and place the order. Is this because it feels more real that you're going to get the watch and are in some way securing it?! You will still be messing around waiting for allocation at the time of your birthday despite it being a year away as the AD will serve others and naturally try to juggle things in the meantime. Wait until the week or so before your birthday, visit a few AD's and you'll find one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 January 2016, 10:37 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	You've got time so research some other sellers on chrono24 like Iconic, Blowers, and Official watches. They can get you a new one for a much better price and so no worries you won't have the cash for your BD

12 January 2016, 01:41 PM	#11
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,614	The 13 month wait would kill me!

12 January 2016, 08:55 PM	#12
RaiSensei "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Thomas Location: Leicester, UK Watch: 1914 Zenith PW Posts: 20	Thank you all for your comments, The answer to R_G's question, is YES (it does make it feel more real) and the 13 Month Wait is going to drive me nuts (in response to Daytona88's) comment...but I've gone and done it, Placed my deposit, and was told that as long as i put down another £2k by the end of August they will keep the price at £5700 and ignore any Rolex Price increase for my order, (which i know is salesperson banter, *i work in sales myself, but its nice to hear that they are going to honour the current Price), So the count down begins. 399 Days to go...(and no, I wont post a daily update..., i'll just keep reading posts on TRF...) So 'Dera' - Where's my TRF Early Bird Award... lol

13 January 2016, 12:45 AM	#13
supersaints "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: England Posts: 23	Great choice of watch,bought my first Rolex in August(same model).Bought mine from the Rolex boutique in Leeds,great service from the salesman John.Made the day even more special. Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk

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