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yankeeromeo · 3 March 2011, 08:04 AM

Hi folks,

I've had a bond mature and have a £6,000 cheque clearing as I type.

I want a new watch and am happy for new or old (in good condition).

I like the Submariner Bluesy & Daytona (black face).

I live in London and would welcome some suggestions on good dealers or websites.

Thanks
Mark

yankeeromeo · 3 March 2011, 08:06 AM

Oh I already own a GMT Master II blue and black
and Omega LE James bond seamaster

EchoBlueUK · 3 March 2011, 08:10 AM

Talk to an independent AD. You could get a nice new 116613 TT Bluesy for under £6k.

yankeeromeo · 3 March 2011, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

Talk to an independent AD. You could get a nice new 116613 TT Bluesy for under £6k.

I went to a AD on holiday in Las Vegas and they quoted me Over $9500 + tax @ 8.1%. Which was around the £7k mark?

Can anyone confirm the RRP's on the daytona and bluesy

Is there a new 2011 bluesy by anychance? read somewhere about a sub date bluesy?

EchoBlueUK · 3 March 2011, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yankeeromeo

I went to a AD on holiday in Las Vegas and they quoted me Over $9500 + tax @ 8.1%. Which was around the £7k mark?

Can anyone confirm the RRP's on the daytona and bluesy

Is there a new 2011 bluesy by anychance? read somewhere about a sub date bluesy?

TT Bluesy RRP: £7580
TT Daytona RRP:£9930
SS Daytona RRP:£7000

New model Bluesy has been out since 2009.

You should be able to get c15-20% discount on the TT models mentioned above. Hope this helps. Good luck.

yankeeromeo · 3 March 2011, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

TT Bluesy RRP: £7580
TT Daytona RRP:£9930
SS Daytona RRP:£7000

New model Bluesy has been out since 2009.

You should be able to get c15-20% discount on the TT models mentioned above. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Thanks.... very much where did u source the rrp's from pleasE?

snowbird · 3 March 2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yankeeromeo

I went to a AD on holiday in Las Vegas and they quoted me Over $9500 + tax @ 8.1%. Which was around the £7k mark?

Can anyone confirm the RRP's on the daytona and bluesy

Is there a new 2011 bluesy by anychance? read somewhere about a sub date bluesy?

Las Vegas is one of the worst places in the US to get Rolex discounts, so I wouldn't take that as indicative of typical selling prices.

yankeeromeo · 3 March 2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowbird

Las Vegas is one of the worst places in the US to get Rolex discounts, so I wouldn't take that as indicative of typical selling prices.

Thank you.... I just thought it was rude not to pop in when they had a AD in my actual hotel...

I had just won $1800 I felt powerful lol

snowbird · 3 March 2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by yankeeromeo

I had just won $1800 I felt powerful lol

Yes . . . there you have one big reason why discounts are hard to find in Vegas, plus the number of people coming in those stores is so high, plus many people get so disoriented in Vegas that full price seems just fine . . .

SaddleSC · 3 March 2011, 08:14 AM

How about one of these...

yankeeromeo · 3 March 2011, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

How about one of these...

A real beaut but too much like my GMT (imo)

dddrees · 3 March 2011, 10:34 AM

Vegas, Great place to visit and look.

Terrible place when looking for a deal.

kareemthedream33 · 3 March 2011, 10:36 AM

Howbout a Datejust or DJ2. If you think the GMT looks too much like a Sub than maybe you shouldn't get another sports model. DJ's are a great choice because there are so many different options, I'm sure you can find one you love. I have my Sea Dweller and Datejust. I, like you, enjoy my watches to be very unique from each other since I can only afford to have 2-3 expensive watches at once. I want them to be distinct.

1bad750 · 3 March 2011, 10:42 AM

If you shop hard enough, You can prob get a used Day date

yankeeromeo · 4 March 2011, 07:48 AM

Without offending I feel the date range is a bit old looking for me, happy to be proved wrong, but my dad sports a lovely day date so that may be why I prefer the sports range.

I'm quite happy to buy a used model if the price is right has anyone experienced watchfinder.com ?

Ideally I would like a Daytona as I spent years thinking they were unobtainable
I also feel the bluesy could be seen as slighty ostentatious

I'll stop babbling now!

GolfPunk · 4 March 2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yankeeromeo

Without offending I feel the date range is a bit old looking for me, happy to be proved wrong, but my dad sports a lovely day date so that may be why I prefer the sports range.

I'm quite happy to buy a used model if the price is right has anyone experienced watchfinder.com ?

Ideally I would like a Daytona as I spent years thinking they were unobtainable
I also feel the bluesy could be seen as slighty ostentatious

I'll stop babbling now!

I think you should get a 2/3 year old daytona for that price if you look hard-good luck!!

Fiery · 4 March 2011, 08:11 AM

I'd get a nice WG/SS DateJust II. Perhaps with a white sticks dial.

BB83 · 4 March 2011, 09:47 AM

I'd go for a very nice example vintage 5513 Submariner!

yankeeromeo · 8 March 2011, 09:31 AM

Think i'm gonna squirrel a few more pennies and get the daytona, always wanted one so might as well be patient

brettpaul · 8 March 2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yankeeromeo

Think i'm gonna squirrel a few more pennies and get the daytona, always wanted one so might as well be patient

Sound like you're really set on the Daytona and I don't blame you...I just got my SS V-serial with black face last year and I've wanted it for a while.

The best thing to do is save up and just be patient - as for finding a new SS Daytona you can likely get one in the UK, but you'll pay over the odds to have it - maybe 7,800-8,000.

I have a friend I can check with and will PM you if he's got a SS Black Daytona in stock.

Good luck in your search!

Runnin' Rebel · 8 March 2011, 03:04 PM

I wouldn't buy anything at Wynn or Encore
There is better deals at the smaller AD's in town.
Have it shipped back, forget about that sales tax
too.

yankeeromeo · 13 March 2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

I wouldn't buy anything at Wynn or Encore
There is better deals at the smaller AD's in town.
Have it shipped back, forget about that sales tax
too.

I popped into Rolex at MGM and Bellagio and both had similar prices, didn;t see any other ADS

I spoke about the tax and they advised fed ex (or similar to UK) to avoid such costs apparently anything over $300 can/will be taxed not sure at what rate.

Puffy · 8 March 2011, 07:54 PM

Get one of these - you can find one for £3k and then you still have £3k for a very good condition YM...

yankeeromeo · 13 March 2011, 11:28 AM

Update may be holding out as I'm off to the U.S in Sept (Vegas) and Feb (NYC)

Understand Vegas is regarded as overpriced, New York the same?

I'm be able to pay cash if required

3 March 2011, 08:04 AM	#1
yankeeromeo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 634	6k budget Hi folks, I've had a bond mature and have a £6,000 cheque clearing as I type. I want a new watch and am happy for new or old (in good condition). I like the Submariner Bluesy & Daytona (black face). I live in London and would welcome some suggestions on good dealers or websites. Thanks Mark

3 March 2011, 08:14 AM	#10
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	How about one of these... __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

3 March 2011, 10:34 AM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Vegas, Great place to visit and look. Terrible place when looking for a deal. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 March 2011, 03:04 PM	#21
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I wouldn't buy anything at Wynn or Encore There is better deals at the smaller AD's in town. Have it shipped back, forget about that sales tax too. __________________ ♛

8 March 2011, 07:54 PM	#23
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Get one of these - you can find one for £3k and then you still have £3k for a very good condition YM... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

3 March 2011, 08:06 AM	#2
yankeeromeo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 634	Oh I already own a GMT Master II blue and black and Omega LE James bond seamaster

3 March 2011, 08:10 AM	#3
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Talk to an independent AD. You could get a nice new 116613 TT Bluesy for under £6k.

3 March 2011, 10:36 AM	#13
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	Howbout a Datejust or DJ2. If you think the GMT looks too much like a Sub than maybe you shouldn't get another sports model. DJ's are a great choice because there are so many different options, I'm sure you can find one you love. I have my Sea Dweller and Datejust. I, like you, enjoy my watches to be very unique from each other since I can only afford to have 2-3 expensive watches at once. I want them to be distinct.

3 March 2011, 10:42 AM	#14
1bad750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 634	If you shop hard enough, You can prob get a used Day date

4 March 2011, 07:48 AM	#15
yankeeromeo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 634	Without offending I feel the date range is a bit old looking for me, happy to be proved wrong, but my dad sports a lovely day date so that may be why I prefer the sports range. I'm quite happy to buy a used model if the price is right has anyone experienced watchfinder.com ? Ideally I would like a Daytona as I spent years thinking they were unobtainable I also feel the bluesy could be seen as slighty ostentatious I'll stop babbling now!

4 March 2011, 08:11 AM	#17
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I'd get a nice WG/SS DateJust II. Perhaps with a white sticks dial.

4 March 2011, 09:47 AM	#18
BB83 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 375	I'd go for a very nice example vintage 5513 Submariner!

8 March 2011, 09:31 AM	#19
yankeeromeo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 634	Think i'm gonna squirrel a few more pennies and get the daytona, always wanted one so might as well be patient

13 March 2011, 11:28 AM	#24
yankeeromeo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 634	Update may be holding out as I'm off to the U.S in Sept (Vegas) and Feb (NYC) Understand Vegas is regarded as overpriced, New York the same? I'm be able to pay cash if required

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