Which AD considered "most prestigious"

[Jcy90]

Hi Guys,

For me personally I think the most prestigious place to shop is the place you feel most comfortable shopping at. I am a big fan of trusted sellers here on TRF. However, is there any more prestige factor buying at let's say Rolex on 5th Ave in Manhattan or at the Wynn Rolex in Las Vegas than say your standard dealership or from a TS? Would these warranty cards increase the resale value of the watch in years to come or is there no significance to this? I personally do not think there is, however I still want to consult with my fellow TRFers and see what you guys have to say.

Thanks!

Jon

[rollee1]

For me, its the one who is friendly non aggressive and willing to negotiate.

[KDS777]

It's irrelevant iMHO.

The watches are all made in the same place. That's what matters.

[Cerachrom12]

Originally Posted by kds777

it's irrelevant imho.

The watches are all made in the same place. That's what matters.

x1000

[tyguy74]

Probably doesn't affect value, but it does add to the story of that specific timepiece. And as they say Rolex doesn't just tell time, it tells history! Been to the 5th avenue AD and it was amazing, still need to check out the Wynn location

[GB-man]

Doesn't matter whatsoever.

[oldsalt]

I'm a big fan of "Baron & Leeds" on maui, cause' after you've bought your new watch you can be on the beach enjoying a cold beer in about five minutes... hard to beat...

cheers

[THC]

IMHO.. I doubt I would ever pay retail

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by tyguy74

Probably doesn't affect value, but it does add to the story of that specific timepiece. And as they say Rolex doesn't just tell time, it tells history! Been to the 5th avenue AD and it was amazing, still need to check out the Wynn location

The Wynn salesman was SUPER nice!

[jok]

I think it would make almost zero difference in the secondary market having a specific AD's name on the warranty card. Country of origin may have some impact to some buyers.

[slide13]

Originally Posted by THC

IMHO.. I doubt I would ever pay retail

Find the right AD and you don't have to. I was about to go trusted seller when I stopped into an AD that gave me a deal that, after tax, equaled the trusted sellers.

After shopping 3 ADs within a reasonable drive, two wouldn't budge on price. The third, where I ended up buying, was the nicest of the three overall and gave me a great price on a SS sports model. That's all I need and I'm thrilled with my AD experience.

I don't think any are more prestigious necessarily, but some are definitely better than others.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by thc

imho.. I doubt i would ever pay retail

d500?

[yjfang]

You lost me at AD. LOL.

[Water Wonderland]

You serious?

[Pavlos]

Harrods, London.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Jcy90

Hi Guys,

For me personally I think the most prestigious place to shop is the place you feel most comfortable shopping at. I am a big fan of trusted sellers here on TRF. However, is there any more prestige factor buying at let's say Rolex on 5th Ave in Manhattan or at the Wynn Rolex in Las Vegas than say your standard dealership or from a TS? Would these warranty cards increase the resale value of the watch in years to come or is there no significance to this? I personally do not think there is, however I still want to consult with my fellow TRFers and see what you guys have to say.

Thanks!

Jon

Why would any warranty card give any prestige factor no matter where it was bought once any warranty has expired its just a bit of plastic.A Rolex is just a Rolex no matter where its bought as all genuine ones come from the same factory in Switzerland.

[TeeBoi]

IMHO I believe a Rolex is a Rolex no matter what AD is stamped on your warranty card.

[JohnnyCocktails]

Originally Posted by oldsalt

I'm a big fan of "Baron & Leeds" on maui, cause' after you've bought your new watch you can be on the beach enjoying a cold beer in about five minutes... hard to beat...

cheers

[run23]

Makes absolutely no difference, and this has never even sort of occurred to me.

[Amex4711]

Originally Posted by rollee1

For me, its the one who is friendly non aggressive and willing to negotiate.

100% agree

[mahefa]

I would say Chrono Time in Geneva. World's only AD owned 100% by Rolex.

[SamP]

Definitely not Harrods. I know we are in times of austerity, but the watch department is always faily empty. The salespeople don't really engage, except for the chap at A Lange &
Sohne.
153 Regent Street (Watches of Switzerland) is superb. Enjoyed shot cocktails there yesterday while viewing the new Rolex range.
If you've got a good dealership, you're fortunate. If not, try them out. Any bad feedback - ping me a private message.
Regards

[ssetem]

Harrods & Selfridges basically serve foriegners from China & Middle East.

The staff are nice but its so frantic that everything seems like in a rush.

The watches of Switzerland & Mappin Web are more chilled, offer drinks

[Jpkidwell]

I would think that it would matter a little if buying a high dollar vintage piece.

If the piece came from, say, Tiffany & Co. or Van Cleef & Arpels, and you had the paperwork to prove it, I think it would raise the value a smidge. Imho


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[crowncollection]

makes no difference

[1William]

If I go the AD route, and I will on occasion. It is about comfort and honesty from the sales person. As a WIS I will walk in a second when we start some BS about information the sales person does not know and should just say so. It will be indicative of the deal if it gets that far.

[Etschell]

Mayors where that guy goes to get cappuccino and Google over lynda.

[HL65]

The one who has the watch I want.

[Winnie Bloo]

The AD that TREATS and RESPECTS you as a person.

Will keep you up to date on the "products" you are intestined in and
corresponds accordingly.

[amh]

All the ADs with 'prestige' also tend to be inflexible with pricing.