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realrolex1 · 9 July 2011, 03:34 AM

My wife went to Europe a couple years back. I visited the Rolex headquarter in Switzerland and bought her watch from them directly.

Rolex charged her taxes but when she got to the airport to fly home, they returned the taxes.

She then visited Rolex stores back in the US to check the price, and they charge US$2000 more for the same watch.

sounds like a good deal?

GradyPhilpott · 9 July 2011, 10:27 AM

Sounds good to me, if you're going to Europe anyway.

vigna · 11 July 2011, 01:11 AM

I do not know about US prices, but compared to prices in Middle East, South East asia prices in UK were the cheapest, particularly if you can reclaim VAT. Depending on models a decent discount may be possible!.

Sherwooddavid · 11 July 2011, 01:17 AM

I was wondering the same thing, I'm going to be in Europe including Switzerland next month and am going to check it out.
I heard though several folks that Swiss watches including Rolex's are more expensive in Europe ???

sea-dweller · 11 July 2011, 01:19 AM

I was there last in April 2010 and prices were higher in Europe than in the US.

R.G · 11 July 2011, 01:25 AM

I don't think there is too much difference. Obviously if certain individals are tax/vat exempt or can claim this back, then there's the significant cost difference.

s3simon · 11 July 2011, 01:26 AM

The difference is you can claim the tax back if your from a non eu country. For example I bought my new GMTIIc from my AD in Aberdeen and as I'm a resident of Kuwait I claimed my vat back so I actually paid the equivalent of $6200 for it

R.G · 11 July 2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by s3simon

The difference is you can claim the tax back if your from a non eu country. For example I bought my new GMTIIc from my AD in Aberdeen and as I'm a resident of Kuwait I claimed my vat back so I actually paid the equivalent of $6200 for it

... Prime example.

rms · 11 July 2011, 05:37 AM

I live in Europe and for me Rolex is a lot cheaper in the States via USD. If I buy here new or used I'm going to pay 19% VAT. If I buy in the U.S., I get to take advantage of the EUR => USD exchange rate and I get to avoid paying tax. I usually bring one home on my wrist when I'm traveling stateside.

Sarajevo · 11 July 2011, 07:17 AM

The tax issue is a big one. If you are in London Heathrow, Watches of Switzerland sell all watches VAT free, to all buyers. Their range is limited, however.

Currency fluctuations can also play a role, so that the current travails of the EUR and GBP could play in favour of US/CAD/AUS buyers. Best to keep an eye on currency moves and act fast before Rolex's pricing changes to reflect same.

TTmax · 12 July 2011, 06:22 AM

Hope this helps, .... to conclude best prices aren't in Europe when VAT is included ...

All these prices includes VAT taxe except for the US. Without taxes I think it's cheaper in Europe.

(Nederland prices arent the actual ones, there has been a price increase)

s.al-anizi · 12 July 2011, 07:48 AM

Would $11,860 be a good price on a GMTIIc TT??

thats the price at the dealers in kuwait, new of course.

9 July 2011, 03:34 AM	#1
realrolex1 Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rolex Land Posts: 32	Is it cheaper to buy Rolex in Europe? My wife went to Europe a couple years back. I visited the Rolex headquarter in Switzerland and bought her watch from them directly. Rolex charged her taxes but when she got to the airport to fly home, they returned the taxes. She then visited Rolex stores back in the US to check the price, and they charge US$2000 more for the same watch. sounds like a good deal?

9 July 2011, 10:27 AM	#2
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11 July 2011, 05:37 AM	#9
rms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Europe Watch: The one I have on Posts: 273	I live in Europe and for me Rolex is a lot cheaper in the States via USD. If I buy here new or used I'm going to pay 19% VAT. If I buy in the U.S., I get to take advantage of the EUR => USD exchange rate and I get to avoid paying tax. I usually bring one home on my wrist when I'm traveling stateside. __________________ 14060M - 16610 - 16710 - 16234 - 16570(x2) - 116400GV - IW323300 - PAM292 - SKX779K

11 July 2011, 01:11 AM	#3
vigna Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: uk Watch: YG yachtmaster ll Posts: 20	I do not know about US prices, but compared to prices in Middle East, South East asia prices in UK were the cheapest, particularly if you can reclaim VAT. Depending on models a decent discount may be possible!.

11 July 2011, 01:17 AM	#4
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	I was wondering the same thing, I'm going to be in Europe including Switzerland next month and am going to check it out. I heard though several folks that Swiss watches including Rolex's are more expensive in Europe ???

11 July 2011, 01:19 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I was there last in April 2010 and prices were higher in Europe than in the US.

11 July 2011, 01:25 AM	#6
R.G Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 419	I don't think there is too much difference. Obviously if certain individals are tax/vat exempt or can claim this back, then there's the significant cost difference.

11 July 2011, 01:26 AM	#7
s3simon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: uk/dubai Watch: 16622, 116710LN Posts: 29	The difference is you can claim the tax back if your from a non eu country. For example I bought my new GMTIIc from my AD in Aberdeen and as I'm a resident of Kuwait I claimed my vat back so I actually paid the equivalent of $6200 for it

11 July 2011, 07:17 AM	#10
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	The tax issue is a big one. If you are in London Heathrow, Watches of Switzerland sell all watches VAT free, to all buyers. Their range is limited, however. Currency fluctuations can also play a role, so that the current travails of the EUR and GBP could play in favour of US/CAD/AUS buyers. Best to keep an eye on currency moves and act fast before Rolex's pricing changes to reflect same.

12 July 2011, 06:22 AM	#11
TTmax Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Christophe Location: France Watch: DJ/Gmt2/IIc/E2/ToG Posts: 434	Hope this helps, .... to conclude best prices aren't in Europe when VAT is included ... All these prices includes VAT taxe except for the US. Without taxes I think it's cheaper in Europe. (Nederland prices arent the actual ones, there has been a price increase)

12 July 2011, 07:48 AM	#12
s.al-anizi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 125	Would $11,860 be a good price on a GMTIIc TT?? thats the price at the dealers in kuwait, new of course.

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