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Reinhard in SA · 29 September 2017, 05:29 PM

Taking a trip with the wife and was thinking of picking up a Rolex for myself or my better half while overseas.

I already mailed Bucherer in Zurich where we are grabbing a connecting flight, but even before VAT their prices are the same as locally (I believe Switzerland is one of the more expensive places to buy a Rolex).

May be on the lookout for a new/used Panerai as well, so if anyone has some shopping tips or stores I can visit that would be great. As I am not an EU citizen, the prospect of claiming back the VAT is very tempting.

Thanks in advance

elcoyoote92 · 29 September 2017, 06:52 PM

hi, In paris there's a rolex AD in CDG aeroport T2 and biggest AD is place vendome.

AK797 · 30 September 2017, 12:10 AM

If you want a popular SS you will struggle in Europe now, if you want a DJ or TT you're laughing.

Reinhard in SA · 1 October 2017, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

If you want a popular SS you will struggle in Europe now, if you want a DJ or TT you're laughing.

The wife can get a ladies DJ, smooth bezel on jubilee for $6550, and we should be able to get 15% back, totaling $5560. This price is in Venice. How does that sound?

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AK797 · 1 October 2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Reinhard in SA

The wife can get a ladies DJ, smooth bezel on jubilee for $6550, and we should be able to get 15% back, totaling $5560. This price is in Venice. How does that sound?

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How much is that off retail? If 10% or more then it's a very good deal.

Reinhard in SA · 1 October 2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

How much is that off retail? If 10% or more then it's a very good deal.

5% off their asking price and then we claim back another 15%. BUT, list here is a lot more than back home resulting in a small saving if you can slip through customs. That being said, list according to the Rolex Euro site for this model is a lot less than their asking price.

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Globule · 1 October 2017, 11:33 PM

The AD in Venice is in St Mark's Square boasting the most hair-raising prices I've seen!

AK797 · 1 October 2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Reinhard in SA

5% off their asking price and then we claim back another 15%. BUT, list here is a lot more than back home resulting in a small saving if you can slip through customs. That being said, list according to the Rolex Euro site for this model is a lot less than their asking price.

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Is this an AD? Asking for above retail on a ladies DJ?

Reinhard in SA · 1 October 2017, 11:46 PM

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Is this an AD? Asking for above retail on a ladies DJ?

It is an AD so I assume this is list price. It is a bit of a pain navigating the site changing locations to compare. I did another search and this seems to be list price for this location. Not much of a saving, I suppose our poor currency is to blaim.

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Reinhard in SA · 1 October 2017, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Globule

The AD in Venice is in St Mark's Square boasting the most hair-raising prices I've seen!

That is the store we visited. Still mulling over a DJ for the wife, but might try Paris instead.

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zackontherun · 9 December 2018, 11:04 PM

Hi, I will be visiting rome, venice, paris next week. Any tips on which shops might have more stocks for stainless steel sports models?

Nairn1980 · 9 December 2018, 11:06 PM

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Hi, I will be visiting rome, venice, paris next week. Any tips on which shops might have more stocks for stainless steel sports models?

If you’re very lucky you’ll find a YACHT-Master/Milgauss or Air King. If you’re after steel subs/GMT etc I’d say look away from the ADs.

zackontherun · 10 December 2018, 12:13 AM

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If you’re very lucky you’ll find a YACHT-Master/Milgauss or Air King. If you’re after steel subs/GMT etc I’d say look away from the ADs.

Sounds like there’s no more popular models in AD

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descartes · 10 December 2018, 12:27 AM

There are several ADs in Rome, including Bedetti in Piazza Silvestro and a couple Haussmann stores on Via Condotti and the Corso. Eve, more interesting are the many, many vintage/ pre-owned dealers which are all over the city. It is something special to purchase a Rolex with Italian papers, because it is the birthplace of Rolex collecting.

Nairn1980 · 10 December 2018, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by zackontherun

Sounds like there’s no more popular models in AD

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Pretty much true unless you’re a good AD customer

Terrakot · 10 December 2018, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by descartes

There are several ADs in Rome, including Bedetti in Piazza Silvestro and a couple Haussmann stores on Via Condotti and the Corso. Eve, more interesting are the many, many vintage/ pre-owned dealers which are all over the city. It is something special to purchase a Rolex with Italian papers, because it is the birthplace of Rolex collecting.

Also De Pascalis (AD) on Via Venetto (on the same level as Villa Borgehese)
Last place to try your luck - in tax-free Rolex store in Fiumicino airport

Seaotter · 10 December 2018, 01:46 AM

https://www.rolex.com/rolex-dealers/

20 in Paris

Vive la France

29 September 2017, 05:29 PM	#1
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 873	Best place to buy Rolex in Rome/Venice/Paris Taking a trip with the wife and was thinking of picking up a Rolex for myself or my better half while overseas. I already mailed Bucherer in Zurich where we are grabbing a connecting flight, but even before VAT their prices are the same as locally (I believe Switzerland is one of the more expensive places to buy a Rolex). May be on the lookout for a new/used Panerai as well, so if anyone has some shopping tips or stores I can visit that would be great. As I am not an EU citizen, the prospect of claiming back the VAT is very tempting. Thanks in advance

1 October 2017, 11:33 PM	#7
Globule "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: G. L. O. Bule Location: UK Watch: out for snakes. Posts: 271	The AD in Venice is in St Mark's Square boasting the most hair-raising prices I've seen! __________________ House guarded by Rottweiler three days a week ... guess which days.

10 December 2018, 12:27 AM	#14
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	There are several ADs in Rome, including Bedetti in Piazza Silvestro and a couple Haussmann stores on Via Condotti and the Corso. Eve, more interesting are the many, many vintage/ pre-owned dealers which are all over the city. It is something special to purchase a Rolex with Italian papers, because it is the birthplace of Rolex collecting. __________________ I have a weakness for Travel Watches, Platinum, Vintage Rolex and 1960s Divers

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