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ckurtz · 20 August 2019, 02:17 AM

Good Day

Has anyone had any luck this summer finding SS pieces at AD’s in Italy?

I am not optimistic but am going to be looking for a 116610 LV while traveling in Italy the next 2 weeks.

Wish me luck.

shapa · 20 August 2019, 02:43 AM

I was there early summer.
I stopped by the ADs in Capri, Rome, and Milan. No luck.
There have so many tourists- I'm sure a lot of people walking in and asking for the same thing.
They were nice enough. Don't get your hopes high.

lawrence1 · 20 August 2019, 04:02 AM

chances are slim to none. the whole country is swarming with tourists from all over the world. enjoy your time there.

descartes · 20 August 2019, 04:32 AM

There was a hulk for sale at a pre-owned dealer on Via Camerelle. It may still be there. It’s the pre-owned shop that is also an AD for Audemars and Lange. I am forgetting the name but you can’t miss it.

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blada4life · 20 August 2019, 04:42 AM

you will see a few pre-owned/grey resellers. My parents were there in July and had a hard time finding anything. they were able to track down a few 41mm SS and ultimately got an azurro blue dial. apparently it was 1 of 3 41mm DJs they were able to find, otherwise its slim pickings. my understanding the easiest thing to do was look in Rome as they have like 5+ ADs all within a short distance of eachother, otherwise, unless youre doing a cross country drive, they are scattered.

PS re a hulk, there were no sports models anywhere. my stepdad was set on finding one and since they were doing a drive through Italy, they stopped in like 7+ ADs on their travels until he settled on the 41mm DJ, which he got for a great price due to the VAT refund. Nothing else.

Also interesting to note, many ADs would even refuse to give the forms for a VAT refund, and would instead offer up to 15% off the pp.

themast · 20 August 2019, 05:04 AM

I will be in Capri next week, hopefully I can get to the store before you!

Seriously, as an exercise, it will be interesting to see if we get the same answers.

Nairn1980 · 20 August 2019, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckurtz

Good Day

Has anyone had any luck this summer finding SS pieces at AD’s in Italy?

I am not optimistic but am going to be looking for a 116610 LV while traveling in Italy the next 2 weeks.

Wish me luck.

A HULK

Soultime · 20 August 2019, 05:34 AM

Oh..... this again.

jvb.nc · 20 August 2019, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Soultime

Oh..... this again.

AJMarcus · 20 August 2019, 05:41 AM

Stop by the Trevi fountain in Rome and make a wish. Then stop by the ADs cause it going to take a miracle in either of those tourist locations

Nairn1980 · 20 August 2019, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Stop by the Trevi fountain in Rome and make a wish. Then stop by the ADs cause it going to take a miracle in either of those tourist locations

Soultime · 20 August 2019, 07:43 AM

Can I just point the OP to this recent thread....

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ighlight=Paris

GMTmatt · 20 August 2019, 09:21 PM

Last October I was in Rome, Naples, Capri, Florence, and Milan.... The Florence AD on the bridge with all the gold shops pulled a no date sub from the back just by asking. The Rome AD’s wouldn’t discount a gold president 118135 for my wife. All we asked for was 10% so we walked. Very small AD’s in Rome, about the size of a walk in closet. Capri is a seasonal island which closes up shop at the beginning of October so any inventory will be leftovers from the summer. However, weather will be spectacular and few crowds... great time to go, enjoy!

ckurtz · 21 August 2019, 12:21 AM

Thank you for your responses. I’ll report back with what my wife and I find.

psv · 21 August 2019, 12:39 AM

For the last time - there is ZERO chance of you finding a ss sport Rolex in Europe unless you have some very strong contacts. And much less a Hulk, it is a very sought after model.

brandrea · 21 August 2019, 12:43 AM

We vacationed in Italy for 3 weeks back in May/June ... I stopped at 4 ADs during our travels which included Sienna, Rome, Firenze and numerous small towns.

I didn’t see a single SS professional reference but I did enjoy the pasta

Tony8959 · 21 August 2019, 01:22 AM

I was just in Rome and stopped by an AD they didn’t have much to speak of in SS other than a YM and Explorer I. As others have said enjoy your vacation and keep your expectations low when visiting ADs there.

Nairn1980 · 21 August 2019, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

For the last time - there is ZERO chance of you finding a ss sport Rolex in Europe unless you have some very strong contacts. And much less a Hulk, it is a very sought after model.

People often just don’t get it

SlideRacker · 21 August 2019, 01:42 AM

When I go back to Italy next year I will not waste one precious minute of my time at another useless AD.

kuuttingg · 21 August 2019, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SlideRacker

When I go back to Italy next year I will not waste one precious minute of my time at another useless AD.

That’s the way to spend one’s vacation!

vipergts66 · 21 August 2019, 03:23 PM

In Rome now. AD by Spanish Steps had a YM II SS in the case and some two tone SkyD. I was looking for a TT Bluesy which they didn’t have. Apparently Rolex is on break for a month, several comments stating they’ll be receiving shipments in September.

Kliminator · 21 August 2019, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by vipergts66

In Rome now. AD by Spanish Steps had a YM II SS in the case and some two tone SkyD. I was looking for a TT Bluesy which they didn’t have. Apparently Rolex is on break for a month, several comments stating they’ll be receiving shipments in September.

I believe many brands have a summer holiday period where they shut down manufacturing for a few weeks to a month. AP is similar which is why SA at the boutique told me the new 38mm chronographs are arriving in September

Rjongco · 27 September 2019, 06:26 PM

Capri had a YMII and two tone yacht master earlier this week. In Rome now and just trying to walk by most of the ADs are packed with tourists.

WatchLurv · 27 September 2019, 09:28 PM

Good luck with a Hulk.

As stated in here the normal watch youll find is a Stainless Steel YM2. It's everywhere because no one wants to buy it.

Nairn1980 · 27 September 2019, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckurtz

Thank you for your responses. I’ll report back with what my wife and I find.

How did the travels go?

Kliminator · 28 September 2019, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

How did the travels go?

My guess is going to be: zilch, zero, goose egg

mstng66glh · 28 September 2019, 12:54 AM

I was in Rome last in september 2018. They have no SS sport watches. I ended up buying a preowned GMT 2 Pepsi E series from Bedetti Rome. With box and papers. Bedetti sells Pre owned. Ecellent staff. I went to all the Hausmann in Rome. They have 3 locations. They have no SS except the Datejust. You can find preowned from dealers in Rome. But they are very expensive. On preowned watches you do not get the vat tax refunded. Good luck.

JEM2749 · 28 September 2019, 02:08 AM

If you're not married to the idea of a new model, Watches of Rome near the Spanish Steps has one of the best vintage collections I've ever seen (probably one of the best vintage shops in all of Europe).

My wife and I are going to Rome for Thanksgiving and I've set aside an entire day to dedicate to their store.

nick c · 28 September 2019, 03:04 AM

Just came back from Europe. Italy Spain and France. No SS models at all.

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WatchLurv · 28 September 2019, 03:06 AM

All watches on display: 0% discount. That's how ADs operate now.

20 August 2019, 02:17 AM	#1
ckurtz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 21	ADs in Rome & Capri Good Day Has anyone had any luck this summer finding SS pieces at AD’s in Italy? I am not optimistic but am going to be looking for a 116610 LV while traveling in Italy the next 2 weeks. Wish me luck.

20 August 2019, 04:32 AM	#4
descartes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North Shore Posts: 1,116	ADs in Rome & Capri There was a hulk for sale at a pre-owned dealer on Via Camerelle. It may still be there. It’s the pre-owned shop that is also an AD for Audemars and Lange. I am forgetting the name but you can’t miss it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ I have a weakness for Travel Watches, Platinum, Vintage Rolex and 1960s Divers

20 August 2019, 09:21 PM	#13
GMTmatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: USA Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 190	Last October I was in Rome, Naples, Capri, Florence, and Milan.... The Florence AD on the bridge with all the gold shops pulled a no date sub from the back just by asking. The Rome AD’s wouldn’t discount a gold president 118135 for my wife. All we asked for was 10% so we walked. Very small AD’s in Rome, about the size of a walk in closet. Capri is a seasonal island which closes up shop at the beginning of October so any inventory will be leftovers from the summer. However, weather will be spectacular and few crowds... great time to go, enjoy! __________________ Cash is king, cash flow is queen

21 August 2019, 03:23 PM	#21
vipergts66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 176	In Rome now. AD by Spanish Steps had a YM II SS in the case and some two tone SkyD. I was looking for a TT Bluesy which they didn’t have. Apparently Rolex is on break for a month, several comments stating they’ll be receiving shipments in September. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex 116610LVc Bvlgari Diagono GMT, Cartier Roadster, Omega Seamaster Pro Chrono, Tag Heuer F1 Chronotimer Apple Watch Series 1

20 August 2019, 02:43 AM	#2
shapa "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 267	I was there early summer. I stopped by the ADs in Capri, Rome, and Milan. No luck. There have so many tourists- I'm sure a lot of people walking in and asking for the same thing. They were nice enough. Don't get your hopes high.

20 August 2019, 04:02 AM	#3
lawrence1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N. California Posts: 356	chances are slim to none. the whole country is swarming with tourists from all over the world. enjoy your time there.

20 August 2019, 04:42 AM	#5
blada4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,044	you will see a few pre-owned/grey resellers. My parents were there in July and had a hard time finding anything. they were able to track down a few 41mm SS and ultimately got an azurro blue dial. apparently it was 1 of 3 41mm DJs they were able to find, otherwise its slim pickings. my understanding the easiest thing to do was look in Rome as they have like 5+ ADs all within a short distance of eachother, otherwise, unless youre doing a cross country drive, they are scattered. PS re a hulk, there were no sports models anywhere. my stepdad was set on finding one and since they were doing a drive through Italy, they stopped in like 7+ ADs on their travels until he settled on the 41mm DJ, which he got for a great price due to the VAT refund. Nothing else. Also interesting to note, many ADs would even refuse to give the forms for a VAT refund, and would instead offer up to 15% off the pp.

20 August 2019, 05:04 AM	#6
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	I will be in Capri next week, hopefully I can get to the store before you! Seriously, as an exercise, it will be interesting to see if we get the same answers.

20 August 2019, 05:34 AM	#8
Soultime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,071	Oh..... this again.

20 August 2019, 05:41 AM	#10
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Stop by the Trevi fountain in Rome and make a wish. Then stop by the ADs cause it going to take a miracle in either of those tourist locations

20 August 2019, 07:43 AM	#12
Soultime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,071	Can I just point the OP to this recent thread.... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ighlight=Paris

21 August 2019, 12:21 AM	#14
ckurtz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 21	Thank you for your responses. I’ll report back with what my wife and I find.

21 August 2019, 12:39 AM	#15
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	For the last time - there is ZERO chance of you finding a ss sport Rolex in Europe unless you have some very strong contacts. And much less a Hulk, it is a very sought after model.

21 August 2019, 12:43 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	We vacationed in Italy for 3 weeks back in May/June ... I stopped at 4 ADs during our travels which included Sienna, Rome, Firenze and numerous small towns. I didn’t see a single SS professional reference but I did enjoy the pasta

21 August 2019, 01:22 AM	#17
Tony8959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 454	I was just in Rome and stopped by an AD they didn’t have much to speak of in SS other than a YM and Explorer I. As others have said enjoy your vacation and keep your expectations low when visiting ADs there.

21 August 2019, 01:42 AM	#19
SlideRacker "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: 116500LN Black Posts: 561	When I go back to Italy next year I will not waste one precious minute of my time at another useless AD.

27 September 2019, 06:26 PM	#23
Rjongco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 327	Capri had a YMII and two tone yacht master earlier this week. In Rome now and just trying to walk by most of the ADs are packed with tourists.

27 September 2019, 09:28 PM	#24
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	Good luck with a Hulk. As stated in here the normal watch youll find is a Stainless Steel YM2. It's everywhere because no one wants to buy it.

28 September 2019, 12:54 AM	#27
mstng66glh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: united states Posts: 3	I was in Rome last in september 2018. They have no SS sport watches. I ended up buying a preowned GMT 2 Pepsi E series from Bedetti Rome. With box and papers. Bedetti sells Pre owned. Ecellent staff. I went to all the Hausmann in Rome. They have 3 locations. They have no SS except the Datejust. You can find preowned from dealers in Rome. But they are very expensive. On preowned watches you do not get the vat tax refunded. Good luck.

28 September 2019, 02:08 AM	#28
JEM2749 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 12	If you're not married to the idea of a new model, Watches of Rome near the Spanish Steps has one of the best vintage collections I've ever seen (probably one of the best vintage shops in all of Europe). My wife and I are going to Rome for Thanksgiving and I've set aside an entire day to dedicate to their store.

28 September 2019, 03:04 AM	#29
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Just came back from Europe. Italy Spain and France. No SS models at all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 September 2019, 03:06 AM	#30
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	All watches on display: 0% discount. That's how ADs operate now.

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