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rollie · 25 April 2009, 02:35 AM

Hello
Can someone tell me what they think is the best way to buy a New GMTII-C
Grey or AD? I know you may pay more at the AD but what are the pro's and con's of both?

umster · 25 April 2009, 02:54 AM

Interesting subject!!!

All the AD's i've been to will only give Max 15% on WG and on Steel 5-10%

If you purchase to Grey they get there stock for an AD but you will get a much better discount... The warranty card will have your name on it as well as the AD they purchased your watch from.

They tend to get a better price as they purchase in bulk!!!

I would go Grey...

many Grey dealers around.

Regards

Umster

Atomant · 25 April 2009, 02:56 AM

I had a chance to purchase from a grey but I turned to my AD. Just my preference.

rollie · 25 April 2009, 02:56 AM

I have found a GMTII-C at an Earnest jones but they said they would not discount it at all?

handdoc · 25 April 2009, 02:56 AM

tempoking on this forum

gagan navani at elite time in boston/nyc

both can get it and save you some $$$$

excellent reputations

rollie · 25 April 2009, 03:04 AM

What about the GMT for sale in the sale section, uk one near top?

umster · 25 April 2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rollie

I have found a GMTII-C at an Earnest jones but they said they would not discount it at all?

what area in the UK are you in, I maybe able to point you in the right direction.

wantonebad · 25 April 2009, 03:24 AM

It comes down to what's more important to you, price or service. for me it was price so i went grey, if you want brick and mortar security then go with an AD. I'm on board with the feeling that a few hundred dollars is worth the peace of mind of buying from and AD, but I also understand wanting the best price possible on a watch that needs little to no support from a middle man, that's why I went grey

Dr.B · 25 April 2009, 03:26 AM

Buy it here on TRF you won't regret it.
I bought my Daytona here...:)

rollie · 25 April 2009, 03:26 AM

Im in Essex

2th Dr · 25 April 2009, 03:28 AM

Grey for me.

umster · 25 April 2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie

I'm in Essex

O.k then go to brent cross Ernest jones (speak to mike - store manager or Fraser Hart - speak to assistant manager...can't remember her name muslim girl.

they will give you discount..

oh ernest jones on oxford st near bond st. they are also good and need the business!!!

Go Grey!!!! there is no difference!!

082013 · 25 April 2009, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handdoc

tempoking on this forum

gagan navani at elite time in boston/nyc

both can get it and save you some $$$$

excellent reputations

OP is in the UK, neither of those are much use to him

rollie · 25 April 2009, 03:47 AM

Adam i am really tempted mate Honest!

082013 · 25 April 2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rollie

Adam i am really tempted mate Honest!

I know, so you should be....I'll keep tempting you till you buy

082013 · 25 April 2009, 03:51 AM

The pain of handing over all of these, unnecessarily

082013 · 25 April 2009, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umster

O.k then go to brent cross Ernest jones (speak to mike - store manager or Fraser Hart - speak to assistant manager...can't remember her name muslim girl.

Is it not Mina any more? I used to deal with Allun a lot at FH. EJ don't have any, they are quoting the usual "waiting list item"

rollie · 25 April 2009, 04:08 AM

I need a really good deal to tempt me more

082013 · 25 April 2009, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollie

I need a really good deal to tempt me more

If £500 isn't tempting, then please adopt me

mikeyatc · 25 April 2009, 05:03 AM

I've done both. I chose the wrong gray dealer. Learning experience.

umster · 25 April 2009, 06:13 AM

How about we list a few good Grey dealers

Let me start by

www.deliciouswatches.co.uk/ used them for my dad's two tone daytona. very good

Lamone · 25 April 2009, 07:01 AM

AD for total peace of mind.

diablojota · 25 April 2009, 07:05 AM

I will only purchase from Gray dealers or from respected members on this forum for my next purchase. I have had experience with 2 gray dealers and will definitely go to them and see what kind of deal I can get through them. I like to shop around. When I'm ready to pull the trigger on my next watch, I'll also contact a couple members here to see what they can do as well.

The AD can't match the prices that the gray dealers or some of our members here can do. And those gray dealers and members here will not sell a fake, so I have total peace of mind.

rollie · 26 April 2009, 04:50 AM

I opted for AD in the end.

SDDS · 26 April 2009, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamone

AD for total peace of mind.

i totally agree with Ben... the feeling going to AD and buying ur favorite Rolex watch and having ur name on the warranty card is worth it... thats something

Yoda · 26 April 2009, 06:18 AM

I will only buy from AD. I never opened the back of any of my watches to check what's in it. Have a friend who purchased a second hand Rolex and it was only when he took it for service many years after did he find out that the inner workings of the watch had been replaced and the outer casing was all original!

082013 · 26 April 2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

I will only buy from AD.

What about BNIB from grey dealer? Comes out direct from the AD, your name on papers, but much bigger discount than is available direct, with no wait?

Art 1 · 26 April 2009, 06:36 AM

AD for me.

Yoda · 26 April 2009, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 082013

What about BNIB from grey dealer? Comes out direct from the AD, your name on papers, but much bigger discount than is available direct, with no wait?

I would rather have the peace of mind, most GD operate from home and they are only buying in good faith themselves. As with a lot of these types of watches they change hands many times between dealers. I have a very good relationship with the AD's I deal with and only recently purchased a SS Daytona for my younger brother with no wait from my AD. Discount is not everything. I suppose it's the same why some people buy new cars and some used and some buy from a broker. No way is wrong just not right for me.

082013 · 26 April 2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

I would rather have the peace of mind, most GD operate from home

Really? Not sure who, I know all these guys don't. Non are AD's, but all can supply Rolex.

www.watches.co.uk
www.dream-watches.co.uk
www.ancientandmodernjewellers.co.uk
www.markworthingtonjewellers.co.uk
www.londonwatchcompany.com
www.thewatchguru.co.uk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

and they are only buying in good faith themselves.

Mostly from AD's. Horses for courses I suppose.

25 April 2009, 02:35 AM	#1
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	Grey or AD? Hello Can someone tell me what they think is the best way to buy a New GMTII-C Grey or AD? I know you may pay more at the AD but what are the pro's and con's of both?

25 April 2009, 02:56 AM	#3
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25 April 2009, 03:24 AM	#8
wantonebad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,851	It comes down to what's more important to you, price or service. for me it was price so i went grey, if you want brick and mortar security then go with an AD. I'm on board with the feeling that a few hundred dollars is worth the peace of mind of buying from and AD, but I also understand wanting the best price possible on a watch that needs little to no support from a middle man, that's why I went grey __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

25 April 2009, 07:05 AM	#23
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I will only purchase from Gray dealers or from respected members on this forum for my next purchase. I have had experience with 2 gray dealers and will definitely go to them and see what kind of deal I can get through them. I like to shop around. When I'm ready to pull the trigger on my next watch, I'll also contact a couple members here to see what they can do as well. The AD can't match the prices that the gray dealers or some of our members here can do. And those gray dealers and members here will not sell a fake, so I have total peace of mind. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

25 April 2009, 02:54 AM	#2
umster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London U.K Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 167	Interesting subject!!! All the AD's i've been to will only give Max 15% on WG and on Steel 5-10% If you purchase to Grey they get there stock for an AD but you will get a much better discount... The warranty card will have your name on it as well as the AD they purchased your watch from. They tend to get a better price as they purchase in bulk!!! I would go Grey... many Grey dealers around. Regards Umster

25 April 2009, 02:56 AM	#5
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	tempoking on this forum gagan navani at elite time in boston/nyc both can get it and save you some $$$$ excellent reputations

25 April 2009, 03:04 AM	#6
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	What about the GMT for sale in the sale section, uk one near top?

25 April 2009, 03:26 AM	#9
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Buy it here on TRF you won't regret it. I bought my Daytona here...:)

25 April 2009, 03:28 AM	#11
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Grey for me.

25 April 2009, 03:47 AM	#14
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	Adam i am really tempted mate Honest!

25 April 2009, 03:51 AM	#16
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	The pain of handing over all of these, unnecessarily

25 April 2009, 04:08 AM	#18
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	I need a really good deal to tempt me more

25 April 2009, 05:03 AM	#20
mikeyatc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: conus Watch: 16610 Posts: 222	I've done both. I chose the wrong gray dealer. Learning experience.

25 April 2009, 06:13 AM	#21
umster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London U.K Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 167	How about we list a few good Grey dealers Let me start by www.deliciouswatches.co.uk/ used them for my dad's two tone daytona. very good

25 April 2009, 07:01 AM	#22
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	AD for total peace of mind.

26 April 2009, 04:50 AM	#24
rollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 206	I opted for AD in the end.

26 April 2009, 06:18 AM	#26
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	I will only buy from AD. I never opened the back of any of my watches to check what's in it. Have a friend who purchased a second hand Rolex and it was only when he took it for service many years after did he find out that the inner workings of the watch had been replaced and the outer casing was all original!

26 April 2009, 06:36 AM	#28
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	AD for me.

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