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Armojenny · 15 October 2012, 10:00 AM

Hello all, I am new to this forum and was hoping someone would help me out. I am looking to purchase a Rolex for the first time and was wondering if anyone knew some legit dealers in NYC? I heard 47th street has some stores, but I don't know if they trustworthy. If anyone can suggest anything it would be much appreciated. Thank you!

nick c · 15 October 2012, 10:06 AM

welcome and 47th is the place

Trouble15 · 15 October 2012, 10:06 AM

47th street is not trustworthy & I would avoid that area unless you know what you're doing. There are great stores in NYC to just view & try on Rolexes, but I encourage looking here on TRF for a purchase. You'll get a much better deal here from a reputable seller.

wristybusiness · 15 October 2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trouble15

47th street is not trustworthy & I would avoid that area unless you know what you're doing. There are great stores in NYC to just view & try on Rolexes, but I encourage looking here on TRF for a purchase. You'll get a much better deal here from a reputable seller.

x 100

FrankNYC · 15 October 2012, 10:25 AM

It depends what model you are going to get. If it's one that's not in too much demand, go to 47th st. If it's a Sub C ND, SS Daytona, go to an AD and get the full experience:-) ADs normally don't discount, but grey dealers do. But this point is moot if the watch is in demand. I got my SubC at full msrp at Tourneau; the grey dealers here would have given only $500 off. Tourneau gave me 12 months no interest plus a $900 gift certificate. Normally, I would not have bought from them.

Goodwill63 · 15 October 2012, 10:38 AM

I would highly recommend staying away from 47th St and go to one of the trusted sellers here on TRF. DavidSW, OCrolexguy, Perpetualman88 and Bodybump are all terrific and I have had great success with them. You will get a brand new or reliable, gently used Rolex from them and they all stand behind what they sell.

Best of luck!

Howie · 15 October 2012, 10:53 AM

You're probably not going to fare well on 47th Street, you have to really know your stuff to shop there. I also suggest you buy from a trusted TRF member or maybe even spend a little more and buy from an AD since you say you're new to this.

sdg1871 · 15 October 2012, 11:31 AM

William Barthman Jewelers -- the only AD in lower Manhattan. They are fantastic. Got this little beauty there

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brkanand · 15 October 2012, 11:34 AM

Welcome to TRF

oneeyemilli · 15 October 2012, 11:50 AM

I will only tell you this...

There are Jewelers in manhattan who provide effectively "private" service to customers they are introduced to by existing customers. These jewelers have 30+ year relationships with ADs and can get Rolex watches discounted from 10%-30% off depending on the popularity of the model. Furthermore they will ship the watch to NJ so you do not have to pay Sales Tax. This is the ideal way to go in my opinion. You need to hook up with a reputable jeweler. I am NOT counting 47th street in this equation.

brokenchains · 15 October 2012, 12:30 PM

Shop around in NYC, try on as many as you can, choose one model that you love, then
buy it from one of our trusty dealers, can't go wrong with that!!

joe100 · 15 October 2012, 12:34 PM

Why not a trusted dealer here?

DJJon · 15 October 2012, 12:37 PM

Wempe Rolex Boutique on 5th & 57th - if you miss that, you missed the call.

Rags · 15 October 2012, 12:45 PM

Welcome to TRF. Spend your money here. You will get a great watch at a fair price. Plenty of trustworthy sellers here. I've bought 4 watches here without any regrets.

MortgageGuy · 15 October 2012, 01:06 PM

Cannot help you on locations in NYC but welcome to TRF

submariner66 · 15 October 2012, 01:10 PM

If what you mean as "legit" as in an Authorized Dealer, then there are only 3 in NYC I believe. Check Rolex site for all of them. I don't know about any other options or grey dealers like what you are describing on 47th St. Although I have bought many great looking diamond pieces from jewelers on that street, Rolexes may be another story. Good luck.

sea-dweller · 15 October 2012, 01:32 PM

Welcome!

kyle L · 15 October 2012, 02:10 PM

If you're looking for new stuff try the Rolex Boutique or Wempe. I heard William Barthman is also good. If you're looking for older stuff I can give you a few places, but it's definitely a little trickier with vintage.

TSW · 15 October 2012, 02:53 PM

Welcome

wuyeah · 15 October 2012, 04:51 PM

HONESTLY, I am from NYC my friend, get your Rolex from trust worthy TRF seller here.

travisb · 15 October 2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trouble15

47th street is not trustworthy & I would avoid that area unless you know what you're doing. There are great stores in NYC to just view & try on Rolexes, but I encourage looking here on TRF for a purchase. You'll get a much better deal here from a reputable seller.

What he said..

Tony1 · 15 October 2012, 07:47 PM

You can find AD in NY from rolex.com - retailer locator.
Or you can choose one from the sale section from here.
My next purchase will be definetly from a good seller from this great forum.

HL65 · 15 October 2012, 07:49 PM

Welcome to TRF! As stated above--be careful. Cheers,

gmtm2 · 15 October 2012, 07:55 PM

welcome!!

wmoore · 15 October 2012, 10:00 PM

I have purchased 3 watches from the great sellers here, all were good deals and the watches were in fantastic condition.
Unless you really need the AD experience I would try to deal here.

sdg1871 · 15 October 2012, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmoore

I have purchased 3 watches from the great sellers here, all were good deals and the watches were in fantastic condition.
Unless you really need the AD experience I would try to deal here.

Agree. Bought 2 watches here from the trusted sellers here. (TT Bluesy Sub--OCRolexguy and TT Cartier Tank Franchaise-Bodybump). Both great experiences.

mws222 · 15 October 2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmoore

I have purchased 3 watches from the great sellers here, all were good deals and the watches were in fantastic condition.
Unless you really need the AD experience I would try to deal here.

rr-nyc · 15 October 2012, 10:49 PM

You will be hard pressed to find a better deal outside of the trusted sellers on the forum. There isn't anything wrong with 47th st but it can be intimidating for some.

If you want a BNIB with the AD experience, go to William Bartham. If you want to try on a bunch of Rolexes to figure out which model, try the Wempe Rolex Boutique or Tourneau because their inventory is better than William Bartham.

superdog · 15 October 2012, 11:03 PM

i used to work in that area. at the time, i could barely dream of affording a rolex. but that did not stop me from looking. i was, to a store, treated as unworthy of their time and attention.

i can't specifically state if they are any good because i would never give them any of my money.

Speed · 15 October 2012, 11:09 PM

So what do you think???

15 October 2012, 10:00 AM	#1
Armojenny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1	New to the forum; Rolex NYC? Hello all, I am new to this forum and was hoping someone would help me out. I am looking to purchase a Rolex for the first time and was wondering if anyone knew some legit dealers in NYC? I heard 47th street has some stores, but I don't know if they trustworthy. If anyone can suggest anything it would be much appreciated. Thank you!

15 October 2012, 12:30 PM	#11
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	Shop around in NYC, try on as many as you can, choose one model that you love, then buy it from one of our trusty dealers, can't go wrong with that!! __________________ 116520 White Dial M, 116200 White Index Jubilee, Tudor Tiger Chronograph

15 October 2012, 12:34 PM	#12
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Why not a trusted dealer here? __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

15 October 2012, 12:45 PM	#14
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Welcome to TRF. Spend your money here. You will get a great watch at a fair price. Plenty of trustworthy sellers here. I've bought 4 watches here without any regrets. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

15 October 2012, 01:06 PM	#15
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Cannot help you on locations in NYC but welcome to TRF __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

15 October 2012, 10:06 AM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	welcome and 47th is the place

15 October 2012, 10:06 AM	#3
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	47th street is not trustworthy & I would avoid that area unless you know what you're doing. There are great stores in NYC to just view & try on Rolexes, but I encourage looking here on TRF for a purchase. You'll get a much better deal here from a reputable seller.

15 October 2012, 10:25 AM	#5
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	It depends what model you are going to get. If it's one that's not in too much demand, go to 47th st. If it's a Sub C ND, SS Daytona, go to an AD and get the full experience:-) ADs normally don't discount, but grey dealers do. But this point is moot if the watch is in demand. I got my SubC at full msrp at Tourneau; the grey dealers here would have given only $500 off. Tourneau gave me 12 months no interest plus a $900 gift certificate. Normally, I would not have bought from them.

15 October 2012, 10:38 AM	#6
Goodwill63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Village of EQ Watch: 122613 Posts: 686	I would highly recommend staying away from 47th St and go to one of the trusted sellers here on TRF. DavidSW, OCrolexguy, Perpetualman88 and Bodybump are all terrific and I have had great success with them. You will get a brand new or reliable, gently used Rolex from them and they all stand behind what they sell. Best of luck!

15 October 2012, 10:53 AM	#7
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	You're probably not going to fare well on 47th Street, you have to really know your stuff to shop there. I also suggest you buy from a trusted TRF member or maybe even spend a little more and buy from an AD since you say you're new to this.

15 October 2012, 11:31 AM	#8
sdg1871 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Scott Location: New York, NY Watch: 18k YG Daytona Posts: 337	William Barthman Jewelers -- the only AD in lower Manhattan. They are fantastic. Got this little beauty there

15 October 2012, 11:34 AM	#9
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Welcome to TRF

15 October 2012, 11:50 AM	#10
oneeyemilli Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: goonies Posts: 13	I will only tell you this... There are Jewelers in manhattan who provide effectively "private" service to customers they are introduced to by existing customers. These jewelers have 30+ year relationships with ADs and can get Rolex watches discounted from 10%-30% off depending on the popularity of the model. Furthermore they will ship the watch to NJ so you do not have to pay Sales Tax. This is the ideal way to go in my opinion. You need to hook up with a reputable jeweler. I am NOT counting 47th street in this equation.

15 October 2012, 12:37 PM	#13
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Wempe Rolex Boutique on 5th & 57th - if you miss that, you missed the call.

15 October 2012, 01:10 PM	#16
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	If what you mean as "legit" as in an Authorized Dealer, then there are only 3 in NYC I believe. Check Rolex site for all of them. I don't know about any other options or grey dealers like what you are describing on 47th St. Although I have bought many great looking diamond pieces from jewelers on that street, Rolexes may be another story. Good luck.

15 October 2012, 01:32 PM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome!

15 October 2012, 02:10 PM	#18
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	If you're looking for new stuff try the Rolex Boutique or Wempe. I heard William Barthman is also good. If you're looking for older stuff I can give you a few places, but it's definitely a little trickier with vintage.

15 October 2012, 02:53 PM	#19
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

15 October 2012, 04:51 PM	#20
wuyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 952	HONESTLY, I am from NYC my friend, get your Rolex from trust worthy TRF seller here.

15 October 2012, 07:47 PM	#22
Tony1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Bucharest Watch: me Posts: 889	You can find AD in NY from rolex.com - retailer locator. Or you can choose one from the sale section from here. My next purchase will be definetly from a good seller from this great forum.

15 October 2012, 07:49 PM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Welcome to TRF! As stated above--be careful. Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 October 2012, 07:55 PM	#24
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	welcome!! __________________ forever rolex

15 October 2012, 10:00 PM	#25
wmoore "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Wayne Location: Nova Scotia Watch: 116263, 79280 Posts: 255	I have purchased 3 watches from the great sellers here, all were good deals and the watches were in fantastic condition. Unless you really need the AD experience I would try to deal here.

15 October 2012, 10:49 PM	#28
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	You will be hard pressed to find a better deal outside of the trusted sellers on the forum. There isn't anything wrong with 47th st but it can be intimidating for some. If you want a BNIB with the AD experience, go to William Bartham. If you want to try on a bunch of Rolexes to figure out which model, try the Wempe Rolex Boutique or Tourneau because their inventory is better than William Bartham.

15 October 2012, 11:03 PM	#29
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	i used to work in that area. at the time, i could barely dream of affording a rolex. but that did not stop me from looking. i was, to a store, treated as unworthy of their time and attention. i can't specifically state if they are any good because i would never give them any of my money. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

15 October 2012, 11:09 PM	#30
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	So what do you think???

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