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Old 28 January 2020, 02:56 PM   #31
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I have heard that at some airports, the AD keeps whatever stock they get, directly in the display case. Anything is possible. Best of luck!


The AD in one of Europe’s airports told me that the bigger greys from Hong Kong / China send ‘runners’ with economy class tickets all over the world, guys and girls (that could themselves never afford Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Chanel etc) and pick whatever they can at airports and ADs. They’re armed with a bunch of pictures and credit cards and supposed to come back with at least one of the items on the pics to pay for their expenses.

We’ve all seen them come in with phone in hand with a pic of a Hulk and pointing at it.

Could explain the amount over MSRP...


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Old 28 January 2020, 03:09 PM   #32
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The AD in one of Europe’s airports told me that the bigger greys from Hong Kong / China send ‘runners’ with economy class tickets all over the world, guys and girls (that could themselves never afford Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Chanel etc) and pick whatever they can at airports and ADs. They’re armed with a bunch of pictures and credit cards and supposed to come back with at least one of the items on the pics to pay for their expenses.

We’ve all seen them come in with phone in hand with a pic of a Hulk and pointing at it.

Could explain the amount over MSRP...


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Again, this is true. In cities like Paris, Bangkok, etc, you have to queue up to go into the LV, Chanel stores. Depending on when you visit Paris if you’re in the market for Goyard, you may even have to make an appointment to be shown any items. Because of the Asians that come and try and buy in bulk.


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Old 28 January 2020, 03:38 PM   #33
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Want advice? Don’t raise your hopes. Good luck!!


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Old 28 January 2020, 06:02 PM   #34
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I’m from Saudi, it’s impossible to get SS sport models.
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Old 31 January 2020, 06:24 AM   #35
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I managed to pick up a Daytona in Saudi Arabia.........it was the year 2015 the AD had multiple black and white dial in stock. They asked me how many of each I would like.


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Old 31 January 2020, 06:53 AM   #36
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I managed to pick up a Daytona in Saudi Arabia.........it was the year 2015 the AD had multiple black and white dial in stock. They asked me how many of each I would like.


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I am assuming you are talking about pre-ceramic daytonas...
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Old 9 February 2020, 03:22 AM   #37
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In 2 weeks I'm going on a business trip to Dammam, Saudi Arabia with a layover at the Abu Dhabi airport. I think this is an opportunity to find a stainless steel Rolex I want since I can't find one in my AD locally. Would appreciate any advice from folks with experience doing this. I don't know if there are any Rolex ADs at the Abu Dhabi airport. I'm guessing Dammam has one or two. Are there models (or variation) sold there that are not available in the US? Any considerations I should think about?
Any insights about purchasing in those countries are appreciated.
No man, there are no sport watches readily available here. The best you can do is putt your name on a waiting list. You might get a submariner or a GMT in a couple of months. The Daytona is selling at USD 18,000 at the AD and you also need to wait around 6 months for it.
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