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Old 23 March 2017, 06:31 AM   #1
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We are doomed in UK

After seeing the price in gpb 10600 vs usd 14400 for the 326934 skyweller both with tax according to Rolex web site.



Current VAT is at 20%
Xchange rate is 1.25
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Old 23 March 2017, 06:38 AM   #2
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These will be a mother to get hold of. Never thought I'd say this but I'm going off to live in the States.
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Old 23 March 2017, 06:47 AM   #3
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These will be a mother to get hold of. Never thought I'd say this but I'm going off to live in the States.
There'll probably be on Watchfinder next month at £20k+
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Old 23 March 2017, 06:54 AM   #4
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Old 23 March 2017, 06:56 AM   #5
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Just forget about them for at least a year.
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Old 23 March 2017, 07:01 AM   #6
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Just forget about them for at least a year.

Or ten
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Old 23 March 2017, 07:27 AM   #7
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I don't know about the import rules into Britain. Can you guys buy from US based trusted sellers?
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Old 23 March 2017, 07:41 AM   #8
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Yes just add import duty and VAT @ 20% to the price. Bargain
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Old 23 March 2017, 07:43 AM   #9
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I don't know about the import rules into Britain. Can you guys buy from US based trusted sellers?
It will be your guys come over to clear all the stock

Tax free is roughly 40% lower plus whatever you have to pay landed!
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Old 23 March 2017, 07:39 AM   #10
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we will bring them to you in the UK and trade you for VAT back Patek's that are 28% less with the pound around 1.23 last time I did the math.
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It's not much fun being a Rolex customer in UK at the moment
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Old 23 March 2017, 07:45 AM   #13
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Am I missing something guys but it's cheaper in the UK is it not?

I think OP is referring to everyone wanting to buy form the UK!

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Old 23 March 2017, 07:52 AM   #14
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Am I missing something guys but it's cheaper in the UK is it not?

I think OP is referring to everyone wanting to buy form the UK!
Yup, price is on the low side, like the D500, so demand will be high and ADs will know that today.
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Old 23 March 2017, 07:59 AM   #15
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Yup, price is on the low side, like the D500, so demand will be high and ADs will know that today.
I'm down for the black Skydweller and SDC with three AD's I've had previous dealing with
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Old 23 March 2017, 08:45 AM   #16
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I'm confused as to the OP's point. I assume sarcasm because:

Until there is another adjustment to the Rolex price list or the Pound has a recovery, the prices are significantly less in the UK. The US prices do not include sales tax, and the UK ones inclde 20% VAT.

If it is about availablility, a recent thread shows that it is major cities in the south that have a limited number and there are models available if you travel outside the city limits.

Maybe it's a comment on Brexit and that the right wing press has convinced the public that Europe and imigants are a bad thing, in which case the OP is right, the UK is scewed, and we did it to ourselves in full view the the rest of the world, and they are now laughing at us. Nearly as hard as about electing Trump.
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Old 23 March 2017, 09:13 AM   #17
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I'm confused as to the OP's point.

Until there is another adjustment to the Rolex price list or the Pound has a recovery, the prices are significantly less in the UK. The US prives do not include sales tax, and the UK ones inclde 20% VAT.

If it is about availablility, a recent thread shows that it is major cities in the south that have a limited number and there are models avialble if you travel outside the city limits.

Maybe it's a comment on Brexit and that the right wing press has convinced the public that Europe and imigants are a bad thing, in which case the OP is right, the UK is scewed, and we did it to ourselves in full view the the rest of the world, and they are now laughing at us. Nearly as hard as about electing Trump.
I (unfortunately) have to agree with most of this.
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