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Jimsdad · 4 June 2017, 03:35 PM

Last year, you guided me through my first Rolex purchase (purchasing a Milgauss for my son's graduation.)

After a year of seeing this watch on my son's wrist, my wife has been bitten by the bug. She has her eye on a 31mm Datejust 178240.

Can anyone shed some light on negotiation of ladies watches? Are AD's more or less flexible on ladies pricing?

Should I make the plunge now (visiting Canada this week), or wait until visiting Europe at year end?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

versatile1 · 4 June 2017, 04:58 PM

I don't know about your area but in BC Canada for the most part the ladies sizes are not a popular seller what with many women choosing to go with the 36mm which I think are being designated as unisex now.
27-31mm "ladies" watches can be had for big discounts
Canada is as good a place to buy so I wouldn't bother waiting for Europe
Just me .02

Nairn1980 · 4 June 2017, 05:11 PM

I'd definitely recommend you ask for discount.
Ladies datejust models aren't as popular as sports models and the dealer may be willing to negotiate.

Good luck

m j b · 4 June 2017, 10:37 PM

It seems to me that the exchange rate and availability favors Canada over Europe.

Jimsdad · 5 June 2017, 03:57 AM

Thanks for your input. My main thought was that the exchange rate favors Canada but the refund of taxes in the EU is a pretty penny.

faz · 5 June 2017, 04:57 AM

Good luck with your purchase. My suggestion is to get a diamond version ( diamond dial, or diamond dial and bezel), depending on your price range and your wife's preferences. Somewhat more expensive, but significantly more feminine and can be dressed up better than no diamond versions. At least the diamond dial, well worth the price difference.

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enjoythemusic · 5 June 2017, 12:13 PM

20% discount should be the minimum on that slow selling piece direct from AD. Probably get 25 to 30% off from a 'trusted seller'.

KDS777 · 5 June 2017, 01:08 PM

Bought my wife a 31mm two tone and got an awesome discount.

Uppersouth · 5 June 2017, 01:44 PM

AD's will give 25% on most ladies models.

4 June 2017, 03:35 PM	#1
Jimsdad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 25	Sooner or later? Shopping for the wife Last year, you guided me through my first Rolex purchase (purchasing a Milgauss for my son's graduation.) After a year of seeing this watch on my son's wrist, my wife has been bitten by the bug. She has her eye on a 31mm Datejust 178240. Can anyone shed some light on negotiation of ladies watches? Are AD's more or less flexible on ladies pricing? Should I make the plunge now (visiting Canada this week), or wait until visiting Europe at year end? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

4 June 2017, 04:58 PM	#2
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	I don't know about your area but in BC Canada for the most part the ladies sizes are not a popular seller what with many women choosing to go with the 36mm which I think are being designated as unisex now. 27-31mm "ladies" watches can be had for big discounts Canada is as good a place to buy so I wouldn't bother waiting for Europe Just me .02 __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

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m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	It seems to me that the exchange rate and availability favors Canada over Europe. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

5 June 2017, 04:57 AM	#6
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Good luck with your purchase. My suggestion is to get a diamond version ( diamond dial, or diamond dial and bezel), depending on your price range and your wife's preferences. Somewhat more expensive, but significantly more feminine and can be dressed up better than no diamond versions. At least the diamond dial, well worth the price difference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

5 June 2017, 12:13 PM	#7
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	20% discount should be the minimum on that slow selling piece direct from AD. Probably get 25 to 30% off from a 'trusted seller'. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

4 June 2017, 05:11 PM	#3
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	I'd definitely recommend you ask for discount. Ladies datejust models aren't as popular as sports models and the dealer may be willing to negotiate. Good luck

5 June 2017, 03:57 AM	#5
Jimsdad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 25	Thanks for your input. My main thought was that the exchange rate favors Canada but the refund of taxes in the EU is a pretty penny.

5 June 2017, 01:08 PM	#8
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	Bought my wife a 31mm two tone and got an awesome discount.

5 June 2017, 01:44 PM	#9
Uppersouth 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,564	AD's will give 25% on most ladies models.

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