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Nairn1980 · 6 April 2010, 06:22 AM

Hi,

Just heard from someone on the forum that the classic SD can still be bought brand new at AD's in Arizona.

Here in the UK these have sold out almost a year ago and BNIB V-Serial command a 25% premium at least.

I am in Florida next month, and if the USA has these BNIB sitting around AD's I may be tempted to buy one and bring it back.

Anyone in Florida know if these are for sale at AD's?

I am really shocked that ANY AD's still have these...or is it maybe only in areas that have been hit badly by recession etc?

Fiery · 6 April 2010, 06:24 AM

I know it's not UK or USA, but the Hungarian Rolex AD (LBS) has a NOS SD in the display window in Budapest. Price is GBP 4200 incl. 25% VAT. It may worth a trip from UK to Budapest, but of course before you take off, make sure to call the AD to verify the availability, condition and price of their SD.

gregmoeck · 6 April 2010, 06:29 AM

I dont think you can get anymore of them shipped from the distribution centers. The LV's are all gone as well from what I heard.

Nairn1980 · 6 April 2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gregmoeck

I dont think you can get anymore of them shipped from the distribution centers. The LV's are all gone as well from what I heard.

No, but im amazed that ADs in the USA cannot shift these. Like I say these go for big premiums here in the UK as every sports watch gets sold pretty fast...they dont sit in ADs windows for long.

harvey · 6 April 2010, 06:49 AM

wonder how much my brand new m series is worth? mmmhm...

Nairn1980 · 6 April 2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey

wonder how much my brand new m series is worth? mmmhm...

I had an M-series and sold it...its the BNIB V-series ones that are fetching £4,000+

Brit78 · 6 April 2010, 06:53 AM

My AD still has one or two I believe.

WatchnRoll · 6 April 2010, 06:57 AM

At the ADs I know in Fl there are no new SDs for sale. There are new LVs for sale still. I saw two this weekend but expect to pay full list.

rfknauss · 6 April 2010, 07:08 AM

My local AD still had a SD in their display case when I was there last week.

Nairn1980 · 6 April 2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

My local AD still had a SD in their display case when I was there last week.

Unbelieveable...and still at RRP from when they were discontinued?
why is no1 buying these.....im staggered!

t e x · 6 April 2010, 07:21 AM

SD's available in the burb's of Seattle.

train-time · 6 April 2010, 07:48 AM

Saw one in an AD's case last Thursday in Pennsylvania

lordcon · 6 April 2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

Saw one in an AD's case last Thursday in Pennsylvania

Yeah im pretty sure i just got a brand new one about two weeks ago from an AD in Maryland, didn't I Tim?

train-time · 6 April 2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lordcon

Yeah im pretty sure i just got a brand new one about two weeks ago from an AD in Maryland, didn't I Tim?

Jason, you betcha!!! The one in PA was a "Y" serial -- I passed!!

lordcon · 6 April 2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

Jason, you betcha!!! The one in PA was a "Y" serial -- I passed!!

While I agree that buying a NIB 7 year old watch would need service even before the plastics are peeled off, did you happen to notice if the Y serial SD had lug holes? If it did, it could be in high demand - a NOS sea-dweller with lug-holes would certainly attract a crowd.

train-time · 6 April 2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lordcon

While I agree that buying a NIB 7 year old watch would need service even before the plastics are peeled off, did you happen to notice if the Y serial SD had lug holes? If it did, it could be in high demand - a NOS sea-dweller with lug-holes would certainly attract a crowd.

Jason, I looked -- no lug holes on the Y! I had to look at the tag twice to make sure it wasn't a V. As they say, your eyesight is one of the first things that starts to go when you get older. If it was a V, I would have been interested.

lordcon · 6 April 2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by train-time

Jason, I looked -- no lug holes on the Y! I had to look at the tag twice to make sure it wasn't a V. As they say, your eyesight is one of the first things that starts to go when you get older. If it was a V, I would have been interested.

Ah ok. Yeah its hit or miss with the lug holes on Y serial oyster cases. Ive seen some Y serial SDs with serials as late as Y7xx in the sequence that had lug holes so im not sure when the cut off was.

Howie · 6 April 2010, 12:44 PM

Saw a new one at the AD last weekend in NY.

Singslinger · 6 April 2010, 01:58 PM

Brand new SDs are a thing of the past as far as ADs in Singapore are concerned. Before they all sold out several months ago, ADs were charging a slight premium, though not as high as 25%.

Grey dealers still have stock but the premiums vary depending on the series.

Lion · 6 April 2010, 02:10 PM

Sounds like if you have the cash you should scarf one up before they are totally gone!!!

padi56 · 6 April 2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Hi,

Just heard from someone on the forum that the classic SD can still be bought brand new at AD's in Arizona.

Here in the UK these have sold out almost a year ago and BNIB V-Serial command a 25% premium at least.

I am in Florida next month, and if the USA has these BNIB sitting around AD's I may be tempted to buy one and bring it back.
Anyone in Florida know if these are for sale at AD's?

I am really shocked that ANY AD's still have these...or is it maybe only in areas that have been hit badly by recession etc?

There have been several reports in-forum of V SDs in the Uk in the last few months.And anyone paying a premium price for a watch thats has changed so little in 22 years of production. Except for a case date stamp, IMHO must be sixpence short of a shilling.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=77161

karmatp · 6 April 2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Unbelieveable...and still at RRP from when they were discontinued?
why is no1 buying these.....im staggered!

Nairn, the only reason I can think of is that there are still people in this world that buy the watch they love. Most around these parts don't buy a watch so they can squeek a few bucks out of the next guy.

Nairn1980 · 7 April 2010, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

Nairn, the only reason I can think of is that there are still people in this world that buy the watch they love. Most around these parts don't buy a watch so they can squeek a few bucks out of the next guy.

So are you saying a SD isnt a loved watch?
I love the SD and bought myself one. I sold it to get a Daytona and didnt make money on it.

lordcon · 7 April 2010, 01:03 AM

Im on my second SD. HOPEFULLY i dont let this one go.

ArcticMoose · 7 April 2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gregmoeck

I dont think you can get anymore of them shipped from the distribution centers. The LV's are all gone as well from what I heard.

I saw about 15 in total last week in Gothenburg, Frankfurt and Geneva. In fact, there wasn't a single AD that didn't have at least one.

Nairn1980 · 7 April 2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

I saw about 15 in total last week in Gothenburg, Frankfurt and Geneva. In fact, there wasn't a single AD that didn't have at least one.

WOW....as I said the UK is totally out of them, and has been for a long time!
Just differences in countries I guess.

padi56 · 7 April 2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

WOW....as I said the UK is totally out of them, and has been for a long time!
Just differences in countries I guess.

I guess you did not read my post or the look at the link.

Nairn1980 · 7 April 2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I guess you did not read my post or the look at the link.

Sorry mate, just having a chance to check the link out now..

phiengin · 7 April 2010, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Hi,

Just heard from someone on the forum that the classic SD can still be bought brand new at AD's in Arizona.

Here in the UK these have sold out almost a year ago and BNIB V-Serial command a 25% premium at least.

I am in Florida next month, and if the USA has these BNIB sitting around AD's I may be tempted to buy one and bring it back.

Anyone in Florida know if these are for sale at AD's?

I am really shocked that ANY AD's still have these...or is it maybe only in areas that have been hit badly by recession etc?

I just purchased a BNIB M serial last weekend. I think there are still a few in the US AD.

kingel · 7 April 2010, 03:14 AM

My Ad who I help out on the weekends every once in awhile, sold out around the time the Deep Sea came out. The few days I'm there every month- we are always gettin inquiries for the Seadweller. From all over the country too.. so just judging from that- it's hard to beleive anyone still has some unsold, but I guess some areas are just hidden away or slow.

6 April 2010, 06:22 AM	#1
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	SD still available in AD's in USA? Hi, Just heard from someone on the forum that the classic SD can still be bought brand new at AD's in Arizona. Here in the UK these have sold out almost a year ago and BNIB V-Serial command a 25% premium at least. I am in Florida next month, and if the USA has these BNIB sitting around AD's I may be tempted to buy one and bring it back. Anyone in Florida know if these are for sale at AD's? I am really shocked that ANY AD's still have these...or is it maybe only in areas that have been hit badly by recession etc?

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harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	wonder how much my brand new m series is worth? mmmhm... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

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Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: USA Posts: 1,704	My AD still has one or two I believe. __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

6 April 2010, 06:57 AM	#8
WatchnRoll "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 538	At the ADs I know in Fl there are no new SDs for sale. There are new LVs for sale still. I saw two this weekend but expect to pay full list. __________________ Navitimer 01 on Black Leather Strap

6 April 2010, 07:08 AM	#9
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	My local AD still had a SD in their display case when I was there last week. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

6 April 2010, 06:24 AM	#2
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I know it's not UK or USA, but the Hungarian Rolex AD (LBS) has a NOS SD in the display window in Budapest. Price is GBP 4200 incl. 25% VAT. It may worth a trip from UK to Budapest, but of course before you take off, make sure to call the AD to verify the availability, condition and price of their SD.

6 April 2010, 06:29 AM	#3
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	I dont think you can get anymore of them shipped from the distribution centers. The LV's are all gone as well from what I heard.

6 April 2010, 07:21 AM	#11
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	SD's available in the burb's of Seattle. __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

6 April 2010, 07:48 AM	#12
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Saw one in an AD's case last Thursday in Pennsylvania

6 April 2010, 12:44 PM	#18
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	Saw a new one at the AD last weekend in NY.

6 April 2010, 01:58 PM	#19
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Brand new SDs are a thing of the past as far as ADs in Singapore are concerned. Before they all sold out several months ago, ADs were charging a slight premium, though not as high as 25%. Grey dealers still have stock but the premiums vary depending on the series.

6 April 2010, 02:10 PM	#20
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Sounds like if you have the cash you should scarf one up before they are totally gone!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 April 2010, 01:03 AM	#24
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	Im on my second SD. HOPEFULLY i dont let this one go.

7 April 2010, 03:14 AM	#30
kingel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Ceramic Posts: 50	My Ad who I help out on the weekends every once in awhile, sold out around the time the Deep Sea came out. The few days I'm there every month- we are always gettin inquiries for the Seadweller. From all over the country too.. so just judging from that- it's hard to beleive anyone still has some unsold, but I guess some areas are just hidden away or slow.

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