The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 21 February 2010, 06:23 AM   #1
tony1812
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: london
Posts: 2
hi new bloke here need a bit of advice

hi everyone have finally decided to stop dreaming and buy myself a rolex,i have decided the one for me is a gmt 2,i can purchase this in the uk for £4100,i am going to barbados in may and was wondering if it would be cheaper for me to buy it there?sorry to jump straight in asking for advice.
tony1812 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 February 2010, 06:26 AM   #2
Gerardus
"TRF" Member
 
Gerardus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: often in the air
Watch: ♕
Posts: 12,147
Take it in your own country if the price is ok is my advice.
And welcome!
__________________

♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300
Gerardus is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 21 February 2010, 06:26 AM   #3
Gerardus
"TRF" Member
 
Gerardus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: often in the air
Watch: ♕
Posts: 12,147
Take it in your own country if the price is ok is my advice.
And welcome!
__________________

♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300
Gerardus is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 21 February 2010, 06:59 AM   #4
ESKO
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Luis
Location: Afghanistan/Texas
Watch: 2012 Milgauss GV
Posts: 752
Probably should by right where you live, so if there are any problems, you can deal directly with them. That being said, there are many good deals to be found abroad.
Choose wisely, but choose Rolex!
ESKO is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 February 2010, 07:02 AM   #5
nauticajoe
"TRF" Member
 
nauticajoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
Buy locally. As mentioned previously, if you have problems, you can go back to your shop to remedy the problem. Last thing you need is to fly back to Barbados, only to find out the shop closed out of business (unlikely, but you never know).
nauticajoe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 February 2010, 08:13 AM   #6
bradg
"TRF" Member
 
bradg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Brad
Location: Pittsburgh Pa
Watch: 14060M,GMT1675,
Posts: 650
Get to know your local Dealer and try to buy from him/her for your first one. Go try them on and see how they look to you. Take your time and have fun
bradg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 February 2010, 08:50 AM   #7
esm
"TRF" Member
 
esm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Location,Location
Watch: this, bro...
Posts: 15,340
will... Barbados uses US list price and no tax. When I was there in sept last year they had a ss GMTIIC and there was no room for discount (maybe I had a newbee saleswoman...)

Hope this helps.

Oh btw - there is only one Rolex AD on Bridge street that I know.
esm is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 February 2010, 09:31 AM   #8
toph
"TRF" Member
 
toph's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: ChrisTOPHer
Location: Sydney
Watch: Rolex, Brellum,
Posts: 12,601
Hi, well when the GMT was £3600 in the UK Ipicked up my GMT IIC in The Royal shop on Broad street in Bridgetown for around £3000 at the time ( June 2008)- you can pay there in USD or barbados dollars. BUT the exchange rate is not so favourable right now for the £. Where you staying over there?

Good luck
__________________


"Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."

Member No.# 11795
toph is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 22 February 2010, 03:41 AM   #9
tony1812
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: london
Posts: 2
Quote:
Originally Posted by toph View Post
Hi, well when the GMT was £3600 in the UK Ipicked up my GMT IIC in The Royal shop on Broad street in Bridgetown for around £3000 at the time ( June 2008)- you can pay there in USD or barbados dollars. BUT the exchange rate is not so favourable right now for the £. Where you staying over there?

Good luck
cheers guys,so there is money to be saved,though i am extremely eager to get the watch i might just wait till we go its only a couple of months away,what a souvenier,might even save a few quid in the process and if not will just have to get it when we get back.We are staying at a place called the palm resort nothing special but its in barbados(never been before)
tony1812 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 February 2010, 09:47 AM   #10
esm
"TRF" Member
 
esm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Location,Location
Watch: this, bro...
Posts: 15,340
oh yeah, Chris got it right. It was in Broad st in Bridgetown..... Dont know how I came up with Bridge street.... :-)
esm is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 22 February 2010, 11:36 AM   #11
ayecarumba
"TRF" Member
 
ayecarumba's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: ATL
Watch: the one I'm wearin
Posts: 526
Hi Tony

Firstly, welcome to TRF! You've come to the right place for information...many happy returns.

Second, CONGRATS on your decision to treat yourself to something you've clearly wanted for yourself for a very long time. You'll feel as good over the years each time you look at it on your wrist as you do the day you get it!

Haven't been to Barbados but seems a few others have...I'll leave it to you but add:

1. If you're comfortable, perhaps you'll consider purchasing from a reputable seller on TRF? You could stand to save considerably.

2. There is something to be said for purchasing through your AD. Perhaps it may be worth it since this sounds like your first lux watch purchase? There is something to be said about bricks and mortar in your hometown to resolve any issues that may arise if that rare occurrence happens. Also, you may begin a relationship with them that bears fruit down the road when you're ready for your next (yes, believe me) purchase!

Good luck whatever you decide! Be sure to post pics and let us know how it turns out!


--Paul
__________________


"Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime,
Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald
ayecarumba is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.