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status.six · 7 February 2018, 10:15 PM

Hi All

I've been becoming very tempted to pick up a BLRO. I've tried one on a few times over the past 18 moths and am now about ready to jump in.

That said I'm concerned that I buy at the right price (to avoid a big depreciation trap). PM watches don't seem to shift so well and can hang about in AD's for a while. I know a grey BLRO can be picked up from various sellers here in the UK for between £21-23K. Personally I'd rather purchase from an AD and I know many will have the watch in stock for the list price of about £28K.

My question is what kind of discount might I expect to be able to obtain at a UK AD for an 'in stock' BLRO? I know there answer for SS will be 0% but expect many will do something on a PM model.

Thanks

Rokoru · 7 February 2018, 10:36 PM

on PM models you should have some discount I think..

rebel_1 · 7 February 2018, 10:44 PM

I just picked up my BLRO from a TS here. I didnt even ask my AD about one because I was in a trade situation, but I honestly don’t think an AD discount could come close to the grey market price of a great conditioned used one. The BLRO and the Smurf seem to share more than their white gold make up. Both of these awesome watches have terrible drops in value, but that’s great for us here!! Buy it right and you’ll have a great watch at a great price.

Devildog · 7 February 2018, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by status.six

Hi All

I've been becoming very tempted to pick up a BLRO. I've tried one on a few times over the past 18 moths and am now about ready to jump in.

That said I'm concerned that I buy at the right price (to avoid a big depreciation trap). PM watches don't seem to shift so well and can hang about in AD's for a while. I know a grey BLRO can be picked up from various sellers here in the UK for between £21-23K. Personally I'd rather purchase from an AD and I know many will have the watch in stock for the list price of about £28K.

My question is what kind of discount might I expect to be able to obtain at a UK AD for an 'in stock' BLRO? I know there answer for SS will be 0% but expect many will do something on a PM model.

Thanks

I've been offered £4k off an in stock model if that helps?

I'm still £24k short however

JRT · 7 February 2018, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

I've been offered £4k off an in stock model if that helps?

I'm still £24k short however

status.six · 7 February 2018, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebel_1

I just picked up my BLRO from a TS here. I didnt even ask my AD about one because I was in a trade situation, but I honestly don’t think an AD discount could come close to the grey market price of a great conditioned used one. The BLRO and the Smurf seem to share more than their white gold make up. Both of these awesome watches have terrible drops in value, but that’s great for us here!! Buy it right and you’ll have a great watch at a great price.

I'm not sure we have TS's here in the UK (happy to be corrected) and an international order would get hit with import duty and tax and all the associated hassle.

But I completely agree that if you buy well they are 'almost' a bargain!

status.six · 7 February 2018, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

I've been offered £4k off an in stock model if that helps?

I'm still £24k short however

Interesting, it's what I had a gut feeling would be on offer. It's probably not enough really...

DoctorA · 7 February 2018, 11:55 PM

15% is not shocking and if you have a great relationship maybe even 20%

watchwatcher · 7 February 2018, 11:55 PM

I'm in the states, so can't help much. But...I will add that this is a must have watch in my collection. Absolutely love it.

Do you have any kind of relationship with any of the AD's in your area? If so, that might help.

AK797 · 8 February 2018, 01:01 AM

PM Sam, sc11, he's the man for this.

joli160 · 8 February 2018, 01:42 AM

Guardian OF Time

yxc145 · 8 February 2018, 02:22 AM

I checked out this watch at an AD once. I believe sticker is about $38,000.
When I asked about the price, they said they can work something out for me, but hinting it will not be lower than $30,000. My guess is about 20% off. Sounds good, but I would rather saved another $7000 getting a slightly used one.

GaryRR · 8 February 2018, 02:35 AM

10% discount is what I was offered on a PM Sub but almost 20% on a grey EU watch

SeaDweller50 · 8 February 2018, 02:39 AM

Definitely absolutely buy gently used and save a fortune. That way you won’t lose too much should you decide to sell it at some stage.

SC11 · 8 February 2018, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

PM Sam, sc11, he's the man for this.

Wing-Co · 8 February 2018, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ra_88

Definitely absolutely buy gently used and save a fortune. That way you won’t lose too much should you decide to sell it at some stage.

Same discussion and advice going on on every car forum in the World! "But it's nice being the first owner, the new smell, peeling the stickers"

yannis · 8 February 2018, 02:49 AM

It is so hard getting any Rolex with a discount in the UK. Unfair on the British!

SeaDweller50 · 8 February 2018, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wing-Co

Same discussion and advice going on on every car forum in the World! "But it's nice being the first owner, the new smell, peeling the stickers"

Until the honeymoon period wears off and reality hits home. That’s why I’d never buy a new car. But that’s just me.

Wing-Co · 8 February 2018, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra_88

Until the honeymoon period wears off and reality hits home. That’s why I’d never buy a new car. But that’s just me.

I agree, but I am afraid that 'Man Mathematics' comes into play to often and I find that "I can afford it - it's a bargain xx% discount"...!!!!

Logic is not for cars, watches and flash clothes (why have got so many shoes (wife to me, not the other way around - "cause they're lovely and they were a bargin"!)).

general · 8 February 2018, 02:56 AM

ADs usually discount the PMs a lot. I personally don't mind buying them used.

yxc145 · 8 February 2018, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ra_88

Until the honeymoon period wears off and reality hits home. That’s why I’d never buy a new car. But that’s just me.

But car is a little different though.
Sometimes, buying a new car at the right time can be a better deal than getting a gently used one. A lot of dealer and manufacturer incentives during holidays will bring a new car price very close to a used one that doesn't qualify for those incentives.

SeaDweller50 · 8 February 2018, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

But car is a little different though.
Sometimes, buying a new car at the right time can be a better deal than getting a gently used one. A lot of dealer and manufacturer incentives during holidays will bring a new car price very close to a used one that doesn't qualify for those incentives.

Very true David. It’s a shame I don’t pay the same attention to the car market as I do Rolex. Lol.

spuds · 9 February 2018, 08:15 AM

I have a BLRO and a ‘Smurf’, both sourced new and unworn from ‘grey’ dealers in the UK at about 20/25% off RRP.

AD’s readily offered me 5/10% off the same watches.

kilyung · 9 February 2018, 08:23 AM

I’m in the US so can’t help but it’s a fantastic piece. I don’t regret getting mine.

7 February 2018, 10:15 PM	#1
status.six "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UK Posts: 153	GMT BLRO UK AD Discount? Hi All I've been becoming very tempted to pick up a BLRO. I've tried one on a few times over the past 18 moths and am now about ready to jump in. That said I'm concerned that I buy at the right price (to avoid a big depreciation trap). PM watches don't seem to shift so well and can hang about in AD's for a while. I know a grey BLRO can be picked up from various sellers here in the UK for between £21-23K. Personally I'd rather purchase from an AD and I know many will have the watch in stock for the list price of about £28K. My question is what kind of discount might I expect to be able to obtain at a UK AD for an 'in stock' BLRO? I know there answer for SS will be 0% but expect many will do something on a PM model. Thanks

7 February 2018, 10:44 PM	#3
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I just picked up my BLRO from a TS here. I didnt even ask my AD about one because I was in a trade situation, but I honestly don’t think an AD discount could come close to the grey market price of a great conditioned used one. The BLRO and the Smurf seem to share more than their white gold make up. Both of these awesome watches have terrible drops in value, but that’s great for us here!! Buy it right and you’ll have a great watch at a great price. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

7 February 2018, 11:55 PM	#8
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	15% is not shocking and if you have a great relationship maybe even 20% __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

8 February 2018, 01:42 AM	#11
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8 February 2018, 02:49 AM	#17
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	It is so hard getting any Rolex with a discount in the UK. Unfair on the British! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

7 February 2018, 10:36 PM	#2
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 764	on PM models you should have some discount I think..

7 February 2018, 11:55 PM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I'm in the states, so can't help much. But...I will add that this is a must have watch in my collection. Absolutely love it. Do you have any kind of relationship with any of the AD's in your area? If so, that might help.

8 February 2018, 01:01 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	PM Sam, sc11, he's the man for this.

8 February 2018, 02:22 AM	#12
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	I checked out this watch at an AD once. I believe sticker is about $38,000. When I asked about the price, they said they can work something out for me, but hinting it will not be lower than $30,000. My guess is about 20% off. Sounds good, but I would rather saved another $7000 getting a slightly used one.

8 February 2018, 02:35 AM	#13
GaryRR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: Rolex DaytonaC Posts: 45	10% discount is what I was offered on a PM Sub but almost 20% on a grey EU watch

8 February 2018, 02:39 AM	#14
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Definitely absolutely buy gently used and save a fortune. That way you won’t lose too much should you decide to sell it at some stage.

8 February 2018, 02:56 AM	#20
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	ADs usually discount the PMs a lot. I personally don't mind buying them used. __________________ JJ

9 February 2018, 08:15 AM	#23
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I have a BLRO and a ‘Smurf’, both sourced new and unworn from ‘grey’ dealers in the UK at about 20/25% off RRP. AD’s readily offered me 5/10% off the same watches. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

9 February 2018, 08:23 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I’m in the US so can’t help but it’s a fantastic piece. I don’t regret getting mine.

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