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tony1812 · 21 February 2010, 06:23 AM

hi everyone have finally decided to stop dreaming and buy myself a rolex,i have decided the one for me is a gmt 2,i can purchase this in the uk for £4100,i am going to barbados in may and was wondering if it would be cheaper for me to buy it there?sorry to jump straight in asking for advice.

Gerardus · 21 February 2010, 06:26 AM

Take it in your own country if the price is ok is my advice.
And welcome!

Gerardus · 21 February 2010, 06:26 AM

Take it in your own country if the price is ok is my advice.
And welcome!

ESKO · 21 February 2010, 06:59 AM

Probably should by right where you live, so if there are any problems, you can deal directly with them. That being said, there are many good deals to be found abroad.
Choose wisely, but choose Rolex!

nauticajoe · 21 February 2010, 07:02 AM

Buy locally. As mentioned previously, if you have problems, you can go back to your shop to remedy the problem. Last thing you need is to fly back to Barbados, only to find out the shop closed out of business (unlikely, but you never know).

bradg · 21 February 2010, 08:13 AM

Get to know your local Dealer and try to buy from him/her for your first one. Go try them on and see how they look to you. Take your time and have fun

esm · 21 February 2010, 08:50 AM

will... Barbados uses US list price and no tax. When I was there in sept last year they had a ss GMTIIC and there was no room for discount (maybe I had a newbee saleswoman...)

Hope this helps.

Oh btw - there is only one Rolex AD on Bridge street that I know.

toph · 21 February 2010, 09:31 AM

Hi, well when the GMT was £3600 in the UK Ipicked up my GMT IIC in The Royal shop on Broad street in Bridgetown for around £3000 at the time ( June 2008)- you can pay there in USD or barbados dollars. BUT the exchange rate is not so favourable right now for the £. Where you staying over there?

Good luck

esm · 21 February 2010, 09:47 AM

oh yeah, Chris got it right. It was in Broad st in Bridgetown..... Dont know how I came up with Bridge street.... :-)

tony1812 · 22 February 2010, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Hi, well when the GMT was £3600 in the UK Ipicked up my GMT IIC in The Royal shop on Broad street in Bridgetown for around £3000 at the time ( June 2008)- you can pay there in USD or barbados dollars. BUT the exchange rate is not so favourable right now for the £. Where you staying over there?

Good luck

cheers guys,so there is money to be saved,though i am extremely eager to get the watch i might just wait till we go its only a couple of months away,what a souvenier,might even save a few quid in the process and if not will just have to get it when we get back.We are staying at a place called the palm resort nothing special but its in barbados(never been before)

ayecarumba · 22 February 2010, 11:36 AM

Firstly, welcome to TRF! You've come to the right place for information...many happy returns.

Second, CONGRATS on your decision to treat yourself to something you've clearly wanted for yourself for a very long time. You'll feel as good over the years each time you look at it on your wrist as you do the day you get it!

Haven't been to Barbados but seems a few others have...I'll leave it to you but add:

1. If you're comfortable, perhaps you'll consider purchasing from a reputable seller on TRF? You could stand to save considerably.

2. There is something to be said for purchasing through your AD. Perhaps it may be worth it since this sounds like your first lux watch purchase? There is something to be said about bricks and mortar in your hometown to resolve any issues that may arise if that rare occurrence happens. Also, you may begin a relationship with them that bears fruit down the road when you're ready for your next (yes, believe me) purchase!

Good luck whatever you decide! Be sure to post pics and let us know how it turns out!

--Paul

21 February 2010, 06:23 AM	#1
tony1812 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: london Posts: 2	hi new bloke here need a bit of advice hi everyone have finally decided to stop dreaming and buy myself a rolex,i have decided the one for me is a gmt 2,i can purchase this in the uk for £4100,i am going to barbados in may and was wondering if it would be cheaper for me to buy it there?sorry to jump straight in asking for advice.

21 February 2010, 06:26 AM	#2
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,147	Take it in your own country if the price is ok is my advice. And welcome! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

21 February 2010, 06:26 AM	#3
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,147	Take it in your own country if the price is ok is my advice. And welcome! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

21 February 2010, 09:31 AM	#8
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Hi, well when the GMT was £3600 in the UK Ipicked up my GMT IIC in The Royal shop on Broad street in Bridgetown for around £3000 at the time ( June 2008)- you can pay there in USD or barbados dollars. BUT the exchange rate is not so favourable right now for the £. Where you staying over there? Good luck __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

22 February 2010, 11:36 AM	#11
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Hi Tony Firstly, welcome to TRF! You've come to the right place for information...many happy returns. Second, CONGRATS on your decision to treat yourself to something you've clearly wanted for yourself for a very long time. You'll feel as good over the years each time you look at it on your wrist as you do the day you get it! Haven't been to Barbados but seems a few others have...I'll leave it to you but add: 1. If you're comfortable, perhaps you'll consider purchasing from a reputable seller on TRF? You could stand to save considerably. 2. There is something to be said for purchasing through your AD. Perhaps it may be worth it since this sounds like your first lux watch purchase? There is something to be said about bricks and mortar in your hometown to resolve any issues that may arise if that rare occurrence happens. Also, you may begin a relationship with them that bears fruit down the road when you're ready for your next (yes, believe me) purchase! Good luck whatever you decide! Be sure to post pics and let us know how it turns out! --Paul __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

21 February 2010, 06:59 AM	#4
ESKO Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Luis Location: Afghanistan/Texas Watch: 2012 Milgauss GV Posts: 752	Probably should by right where you live, so if there are any problems, you can deal directly with them. That being said, there are many good deals to be found abroad. Choose wisely, but choose Rolex!

21 February 2010, 07:02 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Buy locally. As mentioned previously, if you have problems, you can go back to your shop to remedy the problem. Last thing you need is to fly back to Barbados, only to find out the shop closed out of business (unlikely, but you never know).

21 February 2010, 08:13 AM	#6
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Get to know your local Dealer and try to buy from him/her for your first one. Go try them on and see how they look to you. Take your time and have fun

21 February 2010, 08:50 AM	#7
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	will... Barbados uses US list price and no tax. When I was there in sept last year they had a ss GMTIIC and there was no room for discount (maybe I had a newbee saleswoman...) Hope this helps. Oh btw - there is only one Rolex AD on Bridge street that I know.

21 February 2010, 09:47 AM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	oh yeah, Chris got it right. It was in Broad st in Bridgetown..... Dont know how I came up with Bridge street.... :-)

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