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bigterpsfan · 1 November 2008, 10:08 PM

I am brand new to the forum and am considering purchasing my first rolex. I am trying to decided if I should by new or used as money will be a factor in my decision. I am considering the Milgauss, Sub, and Sea Dweller-Deep Sea. From what I can tell I would imagine I could buy the Milgauss and Sub brand new in the $6-$7K range and the Deep Sea in the $9K range. Can these watches be had at cheaper prices new? One AD says they can discount standard models 5%-10% (not the aforementioned models) and the other AD says they do no discounting. In addition, is there a used market for these watches and what are they going for. Thanks for your help!

Lol-x · 1 November 2008, 10:35 PM

Welcome

It pays to shop around. If you are buying your first Rolex I would suggest going to an AD. Some AD's will discount on some models while other AD's will not. It also can depend on how well you know the authorised dealer or seller.

Good luck

Ivy League · 1 November 2008, 11:45 PM

Should be no trouble at all getting at least 15% off those watches. If you encounter any resistance, walk away. There are plenty of hungry AD's who are desperate for your business.

G.J · 1 November 2008, 11:49 PM

Welcome here...

My first one was a 14060, still have it and it gets lots of wrist..

Happy hunting..

B Square · 1 November 2008, 11:52 PM

Welcome

Visit your local AD. Select a new SS Sub at a 15% discount, walk away happy and never look back. Excellent first choice

adr · 1 November 2008, 11:58 PM

Take your time, see & hunt, read reviews & advise from all the pro's here. ..
Then you will encounter a sleepless effect..
Then you encounter " When is the mall is gonna open " ...

... & welcome ..

Dan Pierce · 1 November 2008, 11:59 PM

Can't answer your questions but welcome to TRF!

Good luck,

dP

karmatp · 2 November 2008, 12:24 AM

You can get the sub and Milgauss for a nice discount. If you want the SDDS, they are less than MSRP brand new on various forum sales corners, just figure out what you want then start searching, you will get a good deal if you are patient.

Tools · 2 November 2008, 12:58 AM

If you live in Maryland, Alan Furman's is a Grey Dealer in Rockville.

You should make the trip there and see what they have in stock..

airhkg · 2 November 2008, 01:11 AM

I vote Sub.. Timeless classic.

Mwing · 2 November 2008, 02:57 AM

if you could afford a new one, buy new since it is your first rolex

bigterpsfan · 2 November 2008, 05:12 AM

Thank you for all of your comments. I went looking today and after looking I have to say that the GMT II is my favorite. I have found it for $7k less a 5% discount. Plus I can save taxes by having it shipped to my work address. Any thoughts on this watch and price?

mike · 2 November 2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigterpsfan

Thank you for all of your comments. I went looking today and after looking I have to say that the GMT II is my favorite. I have found it for $7k less a 5% discount. Plus I can save taxes by having it shipped to my work address. Any thoughts on this watch and price?

Yeah,....It's simply a fabulous watch!!

A GMT was my first Rolex and if I had to do it over again would still be.

Welcome by the way.

Quicksilver · 2 November 2008, 06:09 AM

Welcome

Take your time. Read. Look. And, most importantly, try. I went through half a dozen wants before setteling on a Sub and a DJ.

Good luck and enjoy the hunt

juleso · 2 November 2008, 06:13 AM

Some of you guys are really lucky!!A 15% discount on a S/S Sub!In Northern Ireland there are only 2 AD'S the first one refused to order a S/S Sub in for me unless i paid full price up front and could not tell me when it would arrive.The second AD ordered it for me no problem, it took six weeks to arrive and he only gave me a 2.5% discount!

1 November 2008, 10:08 PM	#1
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	First Rolex I am brand new to the forum and am considering purchasing my first rolex. I am trying to decided if I should by new or used as money will be a factor in my decision. I am considering the Milgauss, Sub, and Sea Dweller-Deep Sea. From what I can tell I would imagine I could buy the Milgauss and Sub brand new in the $6-$7K range and the Deep Sea in the $9K range. Can these watches be had at cheaper prices new? One AD says they can discount standard models 5%-10% (not the aforementioned models) and the other AD says they do no discounting. In addition, is there a used market for these watches and what are they going for. Thanks for your help!

1 November 2008, 10:35 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Welcome It pays to shop around. If you are buying your first Rolex I would suggest going to an AD. Some AD's will discount on some models while other AD's will not. It also can depend on how well you know the authorised dealer or seller. Good luck __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

1 November 2008, 11:49 PM	#4
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Welcome here... My first one was a 14060, still have it and it gets lots of wrist.. Happy hunting.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

1 November 2008, 11:52 PM	#5
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	Welcome Visit your local AD. Select a new SS Sub at a 15% discount, walk away happy and never look back. Excellent first choice __________________ 16610M 16710Z Pepsi 16570V White

1 November 2008, 11:59 PM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Can't answer your questions but welcome to TRF! Good luck, dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 November 2008, 11:45 PM	#3
Ivy League Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116710LN Posts: 448	Should be no trouble at all getting at least 15% off those watches. If you encounter any resistance, walk away. There are plenty of hungry AD's who are desperate for your business.

1 November 2008, 11:58 PM	#6
adr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 185	Take your time, see & hunt, read reviews & advise from all the pro's here. .. Then you will encounter a sleepless effect.. Then you encounter " When is the mall is gonna open " ... ... & welcome ..

2 November 2008, 12:24 AM	#8
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	You can get the sub and Milgauss for a nice discount. If you want the SDDS, they are less than MSRP brand new on various forum sales corners, just figure out what you want then start searching, you will get a good deal if you are patient. __________________ My grails:

2 November 2008, 12:58 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	If you live in Maryland, Alan Furman's is a Grey Dealer in Rockville. You should make the trip there and see what they have in stock.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 November 2008, 01:11 AM	#10
airhkg Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub, SMP GMT Co-Ax Posts: 193	I vote Sub.. Timeless classic.

2 November 2008, 02:57 AM	#11
Mwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 216	if you could afford a new one, buy new since it is your first rolex

2 November 2008, 05:12 AM	#12
bigterpsfan Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 176	Thank you for all of your comments. I went looking today and after looking I have to say that the GMT II is my favorite. I have found it for $7k less a 5% discount. Plus I can save taxes by having it shipped to my work address. Any thoughts on this watch and price?

2 November 2008, 06:09 AM	#14
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Welcome Take your time. Read. Look. And, most importantly, try. I went through half a dozen wants before setteling on a Sub and a DJ. Good luck and enjoy the hunt __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

2 November 2008, 06:13 AM	#15
juleso Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: n.ireland Watch: S/S Blk SUB Date Posts: 31	Some of you guys are really lucky!!A 15% discount on a S/S Sub!In Northern Ireland there are only 2 AD'S the first one refused to order a S/S Sub in for me unless i paid full price up front and could not tell me when it would arrive.The second AD ordered it for me no problem, it took six weeks to arrive and he only gave me a 2.5% discount!

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