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sbakar · 9 April 2008, 04:40 AM

Hi everyone,

Just returned to Toronto after a quick trip to Niagara Falls and London, Ontario. I stopped by several AD's on my never-ending quest to find the best deal. BTW, I have now found the SD (M-serial) selling for $5,275 CDN (taxes included). Please PM me for details. This is the lowest I have EVER seen, but the owner just WILL NOT ship ANYWHERE due to problems with previous customers.

Regarding the price increase I posted about earlier, it seems that some AD's have heard of it, and some have not heard anything. The ones that haven't heard of any increase say that there is no warning...that they simply get a new price list by courier, and that the new prices are effective immediately. They also doubted that the price would increase on the SD, given that it is being discontinued.

Some AD's did say that they are not able to order new ones any more, for the reason that Rolex is running out of SD stock worldwide. Very recently, a thread came up (...hot off the press) in which the DS was pegged at being 9 months away in the UK, and that the old SD will be phased out concurrently.

Does this mean that the classic SD should be easily available for several months yet? Or has Rolex stopped production and will only sell until supplies run out? Some AD's were suggesting that supply is so rare now that the classic SD cannot even be ordered now.

Any truth to all this? Do you think the SD will still be available in 1.5-2 months (my purchase timeframe)???

Comments?

SNB

scottschoe · 9 April 2008, 04:42 AM

There's no shortage of them in my area, and I don't foresee one for a while. The DS isn't going to hit for quite some time.

sbakar · 9 April 2008, 04:45 AM

Seems like a bit of a sales tactic then, huh?

One AD in London, Ontario is still sitting with a D-serial SD and claimed that they sell a lot of SD's

Most others have Z-serials, with the occasional M. One AD was not even willing to discount from $6,480. I flat out told him that his price was more than $1,000 over the others, but he said that 'people are snatching them up, I will sell every example in my stock at full price.'

SNB

rescue7 · 9 April 2008, 05:38 AM

Dude word to the wise, "shite or get off the pot".
It sounds like that's the best price to be had and my gut feeling is the SD will be replaced by the SDDS, at a price around 9k Canadian.
I think it will be available for a while longer but once Rolex stops production then bye bye discount. AD's will froth at the mouth to sell it at full msrp!

Quick question why have it shipped when you can wear it home and ship the box?

sbakar · 9 April 2008, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rescue7

Dude word to the wise, "shite or get off the pot".
It sounds like that's the best price to be had and my gut feeling is the SD will be replaced by the SDDS, at a price around 9k Canadian.
I think it will be available for a while longer but once Rolex stops production then bye bye discount. AD's will froth at the mouth to sell it at full msrp!

Quick question why have it shipped when you can wear it home and ship the box?

To answer your first comment and your question, I am waiting for admission decisions to be released mid-May. I am in the Toronto area for interviews and am looking around at the many AD's because they were all on the way and conveniently accessible. Once I return to Vancouver, I probably will not be in the Toronto area for a while. Thus, I will have to get everything shipped to Vancouver. This is supposed to be a gift to myself for making it in, so buying now would be presumptuous and would ruin the occasion. This is a milestone purchase, so it simply cannot be rushed. However, there is no harm in shopping around a priori and getting a feel for the market. That is one of the reasons I visit TRF...to keep a finger on the pulse of events in the Rolex world, including discounts, inventories, service, etc.

This SD will mean a lot to me once the dealings are done. I simply cannot buy impulsively like some can.

SNB

Baptistman · 9 April 2008, 06:14 AM

To answer one of your questions: The SD is still very much in production.

rescue7 · 9 April 2008, 06:23 AM

In the event of a price increase, $5275 is a smokin deal, ask the AD in question to consign the SD.
If it is a gift towards your admission in mid May then wait and prepare to expect the unexpected, hope it works out but some decisions are meant to be waited on and others are meant to be made on impulse.
I for one have bought on both circumstances and have never regretted the impulse either way.

docnagel · 9 April 2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbakar

To answer your first comment and your question, I am waiting for admission decisions to be released mid-May. I am in the Toronto area for interviews and am looking around at the many AD's because they were all on the way and conveniently accessible. Once I return to Vancouver, I probably will not be in the Toronto area for a while. Thus, I will have to get everything shipped to Vancouver. This is supposed to be a gift to myself for making it in, so buying now would be presumptuous and would ruin the occasion. This is a milestone purchase, so it simply cannot be rushed. However, there is no harm in shopping around a priori and getting a feel for the market. That is one of the reasons I visit TRF...to keep a finger on the pulse of events in the Rolex world, including discounts, inventories, service, etc.

This SD will mean a lot to me once the dealings are done. I simply cannot buy impulsively like some can.

SNB

If you want an SD buy that one for $5250.00, list is $6480.00 CDN. I doubt that you will ever again find a new SD from an AD for under $5300.00. There has been no announcement on whether or not the SD will be phased out, but my AD feels it is certainly a possibility given that the GMT II was discontinued with introduction of the "new" GMT II C. Good luck with your acceptance.

Bobareno · 9 April 2008, 05:50 AM

The price looks pretty good to me, better get it.

harvey · 9 April 2008, 04:35 PM

that seems like an excellent price. over here the price is some 3280 pounds...converted to canadian dollars....about 6500 ish.

fortunately im coming over to toronto mid july, so i might need some help to source a SD then from you guys. thanking you in advance :o)

docnagel · 9 April 2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

that seems like an excellent price. over here the price is some 3280 pounds...converted to canadian dollars....about 6500 ish.

fortunately im coming over to toronto mid july, so i might need some help to source a SD then from you guys. thanking you in advance :o)

I'm in Southern Ontario. pm me if you need any asistance.

sbakar · 10 April 2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

that seems like an excellent price. over here the price is some 3280 pounds...converted to canadian dollars....about 6500 ish.

fortunately im coming over to toronto mid july, so i might need some help to source a SD then from you guys. thanking you in advance :o)

When you come over, please don't hesitate to PM me for my now extensive list of AD's and their prices and my subjective evaluations of them. I will be more than happy to send you this info in a Word document if you give me an email address by PM.

SNB

9 April 2008, 04:40 AM	#1
sbakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 650	Classic SD inventories Hi everyone, Just returned to Toronto after a quick trip to Niagara Falls and London, Ontario. I stopped by several AD's on my never-ending quest to find the best deal. BTW, I have now found the SD (M-serial) selling for $5,275 CDN (taxes included). Please PM me for details. This is the lowest I have EVER seen, but the owner just WILL NOT ship ANYWHERE due to problems with previous customers. Regarding the price increase I posted about earlier, it seems that some AD's have heard of it, and some have not heard anything. The ones that haven't heard of any increase say that there is no warning...that they simply get a new price list by courier, and that the new prices are effective immediately. They also doubted that the price would increase on the SD, given that it is being discontinued. Some AD's did say that they are not able to order new ones any more, for the reason that Rolex is running out of SD stock worldwide. Very recently, a thread came up (...hot off the press) in which the DS was pegged at being 9 months away in the UK, and that the old SD will be phased out concurrently. Does this mean that the classic SD should be easily available for several months yet? Or has Rolex stopped production and will only sell until supplies run out? Some AD's were suggesting that supply is so rare now that the classic SD cannot even be ordered now. Any truth to all this? Do you think the SD will still be available in 1.5-2 months (my purchase timeframe)??? Comments? SNB

9 April 2008, 06:14 AM	#6
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	To answer one of your questions: The SD is still very much in production. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

9 April 2008, 04:42 AM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	There's no shortage of them in my area, and I don't foresee one for a while. The DS isn't going to hit for quite some time.

9 April 2008, 04:45 AM	#3
sbakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 650	Seems like a bit of a sales tactic then, huh? One AD in London, Ontario is still sitting with a D-serial SD and claimed that they sell a lot of SD's Most others have Z-serials, with the occasional M. One AD was not even willing to discount from $6,480. I flat out told him that his price was more than $1,000 over the others, but he said that 'people are snatching them up, I will sell every example in my stock at full price.' SNB

9 April 2008, 05:38 AM	#4
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	Dude word to the wise, "shite or get off the pot". It sounds like that's the best price to be had and my gut feeling is the SD will be replaced by the SDDS, at a price around 9k Canadian. I think it will be available for a while longer but once Rolex stops production then bye bye discount. AD's will froth at the mouth to sell it at full msrp! Quick question why have it shipped when you can wear it home and ship the box?

9 April 2008, 06:23 AM	#7
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	In the event of a price increase, $5275 is a smokin deal, ask the AD in question to consign the SD. If it is a gift towards your admission in mid May then wait and prepare to expect the unexpected, hope it works out but some decisions are meant to be waited on and others are meant to be made on impulse. I for one have bought on both circumstances and have never regretted the impulse either way.

9 April 2008, 05:50 AM	#9
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	The price looks pretty good to me, better get it.

9 April 2008, 04:35 PM	#10
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	that seems like an excellent price. over here the price is some 3280 pounds...converted to canadian dollars....about 6500 ish. fortunately im coming over to toronto mid july, so i might need some help to source a SD then from you guys. thanking you in advance :o)

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