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a1topdog · 1 December 2014, 10:20 PM

I was browsing an AD display over the weekend here in London and noticed that the prices advertised on current new model watches were over the Rolex UK RRP. Are the AD's free to set their own prices?

Racerdj · 1 December 2014, 10:44 PM

I have not found any here in the USA doing so yet.

Im Lauf der Zeit · 1 December 2014, 10:56 PM

In the US Rolex ADs aren't supposed to sell new watches above MSRP but will sell the same watch used for above list... creating some anomalies when they somehow have a recent-issue, high demand watch in the "pre-loved" case.

tkerrmd · 1 December 2014, 11:07 PM

not mine

joli160 · 1 December 2014, 11:25 PM

I would never consider this AD to buy from

Roma315 · 2 December 2014, 05:02 AM

Have yet to see this in the US

rolexnub · 2 December 2014, 06:25 AM

I have not seen any AD here in Vancouver selling over list price.

Rogdogg · 1 December 2014, 11:33 PM

I'm surprised they do any business selling above RRP when I've never seen anybody else doing it. You should name and shame them

dysondiver · 1 December 2014, 11:45 PM

guess its all in the first r ,,,,
ask what they like ,, its different than some one paying it though.

Rags · 1 December 2014, 11:48 PM

I wouldn't buy any watch above MSRP no matter how bad I wanted it.

HL65 · 1 December 2014, 11:53 PM

Not allowed to here in US.

GolfPunk · 2 December 2014, 12:57 AM

I've never seen any AD's doing this in the UK?

watchwatcher · 2 December 2014, 01:02 AM

New one on me.

MonBK · 2 December 2014, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1topdog

I was browsing an AD display over the weekend here in London and noticed that the prices advertised on current new model watches were over the Rolex UK RRP. Are the AD's free to set their own prices?

Are you sure they were AD's?

Roller07 · 2 December 2014, 01:28 AM

That kind of action is a big no-no for ADs here in the states.

Thetimeman · 2 December 2014, 01:32 AM

Not an AD in uk could do that you're probably looking in Burlington arcade.

Wesley Crusher · 2 December 2014, 06:38 AM

I believe people have reported Turdneau of selling used Daytonas for more than the current MRSP. I have not personally seen this, however.

Investr · 2 December 2014, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I believe people have reported Turdneau of selling used Daytonas for more than the current MRSP. I have not personally seen this, however.

I witnessed that very thing in the Tourneau in the Houston Galleria a few months back. They were "trying" to sell a preowned Daytona black dial for $12,400. I was disgusted and will solely use them for viewing purposes only and then buy elsewhere.

silverbug · 2 December 2014, 10:17 AM

I've never seen a UK AD have anything except the official prices in their window, but I've only been viewing for about 12 months.....
I have however seen a small jeweller asking £3500 for a 2 year old ceramic Omega SeaMaster 300m when the same (current) model is available new here at the list price of £2770....

brandrea · 2 December 2014, 10:42 AM

Interesting, I've never seen this here in Toronto area.

dericlam · 2 December 2014, 10:51 AM

A bit of info to share from this part of Asia involving R boutique. Though they will never list price above RRP, specific hot models are sold above RRP due to shortage and even the grey are selling above RRP. The invoice will be at RRP and the top-up paid separately without invoice.

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Old Expat Beast · 2 December 2014, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dericlam

A bit of info to share from this part of Asia involving R boutique. Though they will never list price above RRP, specific hot models are sold above RRP due to shortage and even the grey are selling above RRP. The invoice will be at RRP and the top-up paid separately without invoice.

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What part of Asia are you in? It happens here in Hong Kong. I've heard from several sources that local ADs have been asking about 10-15% above RRP for the DSSD Blue. Price gouging was even worse for the Milgauss GV when it first appeared.

dericlam · 2 December 2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

What part of Asia are you in? It happens here in Hong Kong. I've heard from several sources that local ADs have been asking about 10-15% above RRP for the DSSD Blue. Price gouging was even worse for the Milgauss GV when it first appeared.

Yes. I absolutely agree. Same here in Malaysia. DSSD Blue and BLNR. Suprisingly SD4000 has a good discount amongst most models. They were saying that its not selling as good as others.

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Singslinger · 2 December 2014, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

What part of Asia are you in? It happens here in Hong Kong. I've heard from several sources that local ADs have been asking about 10-15% above RRP for the DSSD Blue. Price gouging was even worse for the Milgauss GV when it first appeared.

It's the same here in Singapore, Adam.

The steel Daytona regularly commands a premium over the recommended retail price at ADs, and I believe the same might currently apply to the DSSD blue. As for the GV - yes, it sold for twice the MRSP when it first appeared!

However, ADs are very clever when they do charge a premium - the receipt they issue simply says "A Rolex watch'' or even just "Watch'' under "description'' which is suitably vague and ensures the receipt can't be used as evidence of overcharging.

redsubby · 2 December 2014, 12:11 PM

Very common practice for AD's in Asian market.

Welshwatchman · 2 December 2014, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1topdog

I was browsing an AD display over the weekend here in London and noticed that the prices advertised on current new model watches were over the Rolex UK RRP. Are the AD's free to set their own prices?

Every single watch, and compared to the latest price list?

I've never seen this. If true, this would be the first of the such I'm aware of in the UK.

Do you have any specifics?

a1topdog · 2 December 2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Every single watch, and compared to the latest price list?

I've never seen this. If true, this would be the first of the such I'm aware of in the UK.

Do you have any specifics?

I only checked one watch. The GMT Master was priced at GBP5,800.00 , when list in UK is GBP5,600.00

The retailer was Watches Of Switzerland , in Oxford Street , London. They are an AD.
I can only assume that as this is a major tourist shopping street they are taking advantage of that , probably selling "tax free" to tourists who don't study the price that closely.

Hairdude1 · 2 December 2014, 01:07 PM

I have never seen an AD do this, with pre owned yes

bdex75 · 2 December 2014, 02:19 PM

Never seen new over msrp. "New" being sold as "Used" on Daytona to make a bigger buck, Yep. Every AD I have been in that sees i am wearing a DSSD miraculously has a new Daytona in the safe.

My AD has a "not for sale" case. Small wall case that has a 50th and a few other rare pieces in it, that I am sure would be removed for the right $$.

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Nycturbovr6 · 2 December 2014, 02:51 PM

I've seen tourneau selling used ss Daytonas for 14k

1 December 2014, 10:20 PM	#1
a1topdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: UK Posts: 9	AD's selling over list price I was browsing an AD display over the weekend here in London and noticed that the prices advertised on current new model watches were over the Rolex UK RRP. Are the AD's free to set their own prices?

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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I have not found any here in the USA doing so yet. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	Have yet to see this in the US __________________

1 December 2014, 11:33 PM	#8
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1 December 2014, 10:56 PM	#3
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	In the US Rolex ADs aren't supposed to sell new watches above MSRP but will sell the same watch used for above list... creating some anomalies when they somehow have a recent-issue, high demand watch in the "pre-loved" case.

1 December 2014, 11:07 PM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	not mine

2 December 2014, 06:25 AM	#7
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	I have not seen any AD here in Vancouver selling over list price.

1 December 2014, 11:45 PM	#9
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	guess its all in the first r ,,,, ask what they like ,, its different than some one paying it though.

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2 December 2014, 12:57 AM	#12
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2 December 2014, 01:02 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	New one on me.

2 December 2014, 01:28 AM	#15
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	That kind of action is a big no-no for ADs here in the states. __________________

2 December 2014, 01:32 AM	#16
Thetimeman Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: London Posts: 95	Not an AD in uk could do that you're probably looking in Burlington arcade.

2 December 2014, 06:38 AM	#17
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I believe people have reported Turdneau of selling used Daytonas for more than the current MRSP. I have not personally seen this, however.

2 December 2014, 10:17 AM	#19
silverbug "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 52	I've never seen a UK AD have anything except the official prices in their window, but I've only been viewing for about 12 months..... I have however seen a small jeweller asking £3500 for a 2 year old ceramic Omega SeaMaster 300m when the same (current) model is available new here at the list price of £2770.... __________________ Submariner 116610LN Air-King 114200

2 December 2014, 10:42 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Interesting, I've never seen this here in Toronto area.

2 December 2014, 10:51 AM	#21
dericlam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Deric Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 35	A bit of info to share from this part of Asia involving R boutique. Though they will never list price above RRP, specific hot models are sold above RRP due to shortage and even the grey are selling above RRP. The invoice will be at RRP and the top-up paid separately without invoice. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

2 December 2014, 12:11 PM	#25
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Very common practice for AD's in Asian market.

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Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I have never seen an AD do this, with pre owned yes __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

2 December 2014, 02:19 PM	#29
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Never seen new over msrp. "New" being sold as "Used" on Daytona to make a bigger buck, Yep. Every AD I have been in that sees i am wearing a DSSD miraculously has a new Daytona in the safe. My AD has a "not for sale" case. Small wall case that has a 50th and a few other rare pieces in it, that I am sure would be removed for the right $$. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 December 2014, 02:51 PM	#30
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I've seen tourneau selling used ss Daytonas for 14k

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