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teddy gmt · 3 February 2008, 09:18 PM

Anyone?

I ve heard heard that buying Rolex in some countries, we might got a different quality. Is this true? eg. Hongkong..,East Europe, (I m very sorry if this might cause anyone in these countries feel upset,nothing personal, it's just what I have heard)

Some further questions,

1) Why there are different country code numbers? Is this mean to any reason?

2) Again, if the quality all the same then, Suppose if we buy in Hongkok why the price is cheaper there?

Thanks thanks to you all!!!

Alcan · 3 February 2008, 09:23 PM

You heard wrong. They are all produced in the same factory, to the same standards. No difference at all in quality.

Rolex are less expensive in some countries because they have different trade agreements, and the local currencies vary in value.

A good case in point, the 16613 TT Submariner:

U.S. retail price $7,825
Canadian retail price $9,740
A price difference of $1,915

Exactly the same watch, with a different country code on the paperwork.

Baptistman · 3 February 2008, 09:27 PM

1) Different country codes - Simply as a way of tracking where a watch is sent to and sourced. A stock inventory system really so if its says 160, you know it was provided and stocked by Rolex UK

2) Quality is exactly the same no matter where you buy from, all made in the same factory's etc

3) Prices - Just down to economics i.e Trade agreements, Tax, etc

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 February 2008, 09:30 PM

Rolex watches are of the same quality in all coutries.

Gerry · 3 February 2008, 10:34 PM

Well, my uncle's best friend's neighbour's hairdresser's son's girlfriends's brother said he might have heard from someone who's been to Switzerland and walked past the Rolex factory that the TT Blue Subs that were bought in Malaysia were the best Rolex watches ever made

frostie · 3 February 2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerry

Well, my uncle's best friend's neighbour's hairdresser's son's girlfriends's brother said he might have heard from someone who's been to Switzerland and walked past the Rolex factory that the TT Blue Subs that were bought in Malaysia were the best Rolex watches ever made

Baptistman · 3 February 2008, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

Well, my uncle's best friend's neighbour's hairdresser's son's girlfriends's brother said he might have heard from someone who's been to Switzerland and walked past the Rolex factory that the TT Blue Subs that were bought in Malaysia were the best Rolex watches ever made

:lo l:

TDH · 3 February 2008, 10:46 PM

No difference in watches as I have purchased in 2 different continents.

mike · 3 February 2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TDH

No difference in watches as I have purchased in 2 different continents.

Me too.

JJ Irani · 4 February 2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerry

Well, my uncle's best friend's neighbour's hairdresser's son's girlfriends's brother said he might have heard from someone who's been to Switzerland and walked past the Rolex factory that the TT Blue Subs that were bought in Malaysia were the best Rolex watches ever made

sea-dweller · 4 February 2008, 03:19 AM

Yes, I've purchased Rolex in two different countries, no difference in quality, but (sometimes) as difference in price !

GoldenBear · 4 February 2008, 04:24 AM

Same here, one in U.S. & one in Germany...much better price abroad (back in the day...)

pilapandet · 4 February 2008, 08:51 AM

teddy gmt · 4 February 2008, 02:56 PM

Thanks to u all, so appreciate that!!!!!!! Now am feel better!! Thanks a lot again you guys!!!

To ALcan, Where are u sir? I m from Toronto

Alcan · 4 February 2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by teddy gmt

To ALcan, Where are u sir? I m from Toronto

Just down the QEW in Hamilton, my friend, where we got 20 cm of snow on Friday and it's +1C today!

P.S. Thailand is a long way from Toronto!

Orchi · 4 February 2008, 03:40 PM

Err buddy Terry...for the dear life of Orchi...where heaven have you heard the rumour from...?

Closer to Thailand...

Country code 430 is for Singapore/Brunei/Indonesia...n 431 is for Malaysia...
Country code 888/874 are for HongKong...
Country code 838 is for China...
440 for Taiwan...410/413 for Korea...n 900 for Ja-pan...

The NEW Rolex watches are all the same...worldwide...with exceptions in the USED markets...

teddy gmt · 4 February 2008, 03:42 PM

Yeah I know Hamilton, it's the on the way to Niagara falls. Yes sir, Thailand and Toronto is a long far way here but now I m here. I registered to this web when I was in Thailand.

Nice to meet u.
*Toronto is less snow comparing to u but it's hard to walk on the foot path either.

teddy gmt · 4 February 2008, 03:45 PM

Thanks Orchi for ur code info. Well I ve heard in one forum but not in here... They did not axact quote it but kind of question it. As Rolex seems never reveal anything so, that's why I d like to know too

jmjm · 4 February 2008, 04:18 PM

In the old days, HK was the place to buy for cheaper. Same good stuff.

3 February 2008, 09:18 PM	#1
teddy gmt Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Thailand Posts: 28	Buying Rolex from diff country might got a diff quality?( for new one) Anyone? I ve heard heard that buying Rolex in some countries, we might got a different quality. Is this true? eg. Hongkong..,East Europe, (I m very sorry if this might cause anyone in these countries feel upset,nothing personal, it's just what I have heard) Some further questions, 1) Why there are different country code numbers? Is this mean to any reason? 2) Again, if the quality all the same then, Suppose if we buy in Hongkok why the price is cheaper there? Thanks thanks to you all!!!

3 February 2008, 09:23 PM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	You heard wrong. They are all produced in the same factory, to the same standards. No difference at all in quality. Rolex are less expensive in some countries because they have different trade agreements, and the local currencies vary in value. A good case in point, the 16613 TT Submariner: U.S. retail price $7,825 Canadian retail price $9,740 A price difference of $1,915 Exactly the same watch, with a different country code on the paperwork. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

3 February 2008, 09:27 PM	#3
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	1) Different country codes - Simply as a way of tracking where a watch is sent to and sourced. A stock inventory system really so if its says 160, you know it was provided and stocked by Rolex UK 2) Quality is exactly the same no matter where you buy from, all made in the same factory's etc 3) Prices - Just down to economics i.e Trade agreements, Tax, etc __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

3 February 2008, 09:30 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Rolex watches are of the same quality in all coutries. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 February 2008, 10:34 PM	#5
Gerry "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Watch: Z Series 16613 Posts: 887	Well, my uncle's best friend's neighbour's hairdresser's son's girlfriends's brother said he might have heard from someone who's been to Switzerland and walked past the Rolex factory that the TT Blue Subs that were bought in Malaysia were the best Rolex watches ever made __________________

3 February 2008, 10:46 PM	#8
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	No difference in watches as I have purchased in 2 different continents.

4 February 2008, 03:19 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Yes, I've purchased Rolex in two different countries, no difference in quality, but (sometimes) as difference in price !

4 February 2008, 04:24 AM	#12
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Same here, one in U.S. & one in Germany...much better price abroad (back in the day...) __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

4 February 2008, 08:51 AM	#13
pilapandet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Watch: GMT Master II SS Posts: 425

4 February 2008, 02:56 PM	#14
teddy gmt Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Thailand Posts: 28	Thanks to u all, so appreciate that!!!!!!! Now am feel better!! Thanks a lot again you guys!!! To ALcan, Where are u sir? I m from Toronto

4 February 2008, 03:40 PM	#16
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddy Terry...for the dear life of Orchi...where heaven have you heard the rumour from...? Closer to Thailand... Country code 430 is for Singapore/Brunei/Indonesia...n 431 is for Malaysia... Country code 888/874 are for HongKong... Country code 838 is for China... 440 for Taiwan...410/413 for Korea...n 900 for Ja-pan... The NEW Rolex watches are all the same...worldwide...with exceptions in the USED markets...

4 February 2008, 03:42 PM	#17
teddy gmt Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Thailand Posts: 28	Yeah I know Hamilton, it's the on the way to Niagara falls. Yes sir, Thailand and Toronto is a long far way here but now I m here. I registered to this web when I was in Thailand. Nice to meet u. *Toronto is less snow comparing to u but it's hard to walk on the foot path either.

4 February 2008, 03:45 PM	#18
teddy gmt Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Thailand Posts: 28	Thanks Orchi for ur code info. Well I ve heard in one forum but not in here... They did not axact quote it but kind of question it. As Rolex seems never reveal anything so, that's why I d like to know too

4 February 2008, 04:18 PM	#19
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	In the old days, HK was the place to buy for cheaper. Same good stuff.

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