Availability of blnr in USA

[Bobby69]

Will be in Florida in September just wondered what availability for a blnr was like in Rolex ads just been quoted 18 month wait in the uk

[KDS777]

You can buy one today in Florida...........DavidSW

[Nairn1980]

You'll get one in Florida I'm pretty sure. However when I was in the Orlando dealers they spotted mine and said they had waiting lists (whether true or not). You will get one from DavidSW too at slightly under list.

However....the BIG issue is price.

AD price including Florida tax at current exchange rate is apx £7500. Also you need to declare the watch when going through UK customs and pay U.K. VAT. This could make your BLNR close to an eye-watering £9k. Even from DavidSW the total is WAY more than from UK.

Uk price is £6,550.....so I'd either wait the 18 months, visit some ADs and put some effort in (it will pay off), or pay a premium from iconic watches or similar in the uk (£7,500 or so)

All UK options work out WAY cheaper.

Hope this helps...get your trainers on and start making friends with UK ADs :)

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

You'll get one in Florida I'm pretty sure. However when I was in the Orlando dealers they spotted mine and said they had waiting lists (whether true or not). You will get one from DavidSW too at slightly under list.

However....the BIG issue is price.

AD price including Florida tax at current exchange rate is apx £7500. Also you need to declare the watch when going through UK customs and pay U.K. VAT. This could make your BLNR close to an eye-watering £9k. Even from DavidSW the total is WAY more than from UK.

Uk price is £6,550.....so I'd either wait the 18 months, visit some ADs and put some effort in (it will pay off), or pay a premium from iconic watches or similar in the uk (£7,500 or so)

All UK options work out WAY cheaper.

Hope this helps...get your trainers on and start making friends with UK ADs :)

Great points, that exchange rate factor is going to be brutal. BLNRs are pretty common in US ADs, although some may keep them in the back for serious customers only and not on display.

You may have better luck making a trip to Canada in the near future. Currency rates may be more beneficial for you and still see a decent selection in the major cities.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by 904VT

Great points, that exchange rate factor is going to be brutal. BLNRs are pretty common in US ADs, although some may keep them in the back for serious customers only and not on display.

You may have better luck making a trip to Canada in the near future. Currency rates may be more beneficial for you and still see a decent selection in the major cities.

The Uk is about the cheapest country in the world currently for Rolex.
There is IMO zero reason to shop in another country as it will not only be more expensive than UK at purchase point, but UK VAT of close to 20% needs to be added on return into the UK (and I wouldn't recommend evading it).

Yes UK availability is poor and that's unsurprising as tourists are desperate to find SS sports models as are locals. Rolex are drip feeding ADs with the desireable pieces.

Nothing is unobtainable in the UK, it just requires tenacity and focus.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

The Uk is about the cheapest country in the world currently for Rolex.
There is IMO zero reason to shop in another country as it will not only be more expensive than UK at purchase point, but UK VAT of close to 20% needs to be added on return into the UK (and I wouldn't recommend evading it).

Yes UK availability is poor and that's unsurprising as tourists are desperate to find SS sports models as are locals. Rolex are drip feeding ADs with the desireable pieces.

Nothing is unobtainable in the UK, it just requires tenacity and focus.

are you sure 20% is charged at UK customs?

i was under the impression only import duty is chargeable at around 4%

i think 20% VAT is only applicable to goods bought within UK borders.

apologies if im mistaken..

[Bobby69]

Thanks all for the replies all information is much appreciated

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

are you sure 20% is charged at UK customs?

i was under the impression only import duty is chargeable at around 4%

i think 20% VAT is only applicable to goods bought within UK borders.

apologies if im mistaken..

Import duty of 4.5% Plus UK VAT of 20% is chargeable.

(I've just checked on the import duty calculator - OUCH)

[A.I.]

Call every AD as often as you can - one will turn up eventually if you don't give up!

It's worth it.

[btinl]

I've seen the BLNR in most of my local ADs

[Mystro]

X2. They are everywhere including my little Rolex AD in the middle of no where. So many that the gray market is the way to go now. David always has a like new and new BLNR in stock

Originally Posted by btinl

I've seen the BLNR in most of my local ADs

[530ExplorerII]

Pretty easy to find in the states. When I was in the market all of my local ADs had one and I even got 5% off out of state and didn't have to pay taxes


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[Boaters]

You could have one tomorrow via Trusted Seller

[ejvette]

I was mayors in Boca a few weeks they had one in the showcase I could have purchased

[Walts]

Very available in the US. If the AD is part of a group and they don't have the BLNR one of the other stores in the group will have it and gladly send it along.

[tatery]

My AD says about a month for blnr


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[sensui]

Available at my local ADs every time I've been there, this is down here in San Diego, CA.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by sensui

Available at my local ADs every time I've been there, this is down here in San Diego, CA.

X 2, was just in there yesterday. Call Kim Yeo (pronounced "Yo") at Ben Bridge
858-453-9996

[Hodog16]

My local AD had one in the case two weeks ago, but it's since sold.

There's another AD that I frequent a few times a year that had it in the case a few months ago. Not sure it'll still be around in September though. If you are still on the hunt when it's closer to your trip to Florida, PM me and I'll see what the ones here have.

[sensui]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

X 2, was just in there yesterday. Call Kim Yeo (pronounced "Yo") at Ben Bridge
858-453-9996

I second Kim, she'll ship to wherever you need and easy to work with. Paul you hang out there too much lol...stop stalking for that dj.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by sensui

I second Kim, she'll ship to wherever you need and easy to work with. Paul you hang out there too much lol...stop stalking for that dj.

Think my sleeping in the door way is too much?

[Sky21]

Call the ADs in whatever city in FL you are traveling to and they will have it when you arrive.

[Vivalas]

I've looked to buy in the US many times and the best price I've ever seen is the same as in the U.K. - plus you should declare on entry for tax as well making it far more. That was when the $ was weak against the £. Now the £ is very weak.

U.K. lack of availability is a constant question on all the forums. I can say reasonably confidently that if you really want one and are prepared to put the effort in, you'll find one. Problem is people call 2 AD's and give up. I've just sourced a BLNR for my brother, a date sub for my son and am looking at getting a 116610lv for someone. It just took phone calls.

[Jsanders1985]

They are in AD's in Jacksonville, FL

[ras47]

There is an Omega Boutique at The Glades Mall in Boca Raton.


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[MCO1]

Depends on the AD....my local can get me one pretty quickly. Two different ones 3 hours away have waiting lists a mile long for it.

[Quailhunter]

I waited 24 hours for mine. Mayors is my AD and they have stores in Florida.

[krh7]

All you USA guys, are you getting any % off retail?