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jvo300 · 30 September 2009, 02:02 AM

Hi all! Long time lurker finally deciding to take a plunge into the world of Rolex. I've been wrestling with the idea of buying a SS Daytona off the Internet or a GMT IIC from an AD. This would most likely be my only Rolex. I think all the things Ive learned through TRF have pushed me towards a GMT IIC through an AD. I will be making a trip to NYC this fall and would appreciate any AD recommendations (pls PM me). I'd especially appreciate these 20% discounts I keep reading about! Try as I have, Ive only managed to scrounge up a 6% discount from my local ADs. I'm hoping to do better in NYC (and take advantage of the benefit of mailing it home). Thanks in advance for any help offered.

bodybump · 30 September 2009, 02:14 AM

Welcome to TRF my friend NYC 20% discount is a toughie...but not impossible...

R1@160@alltimes · 30 September 2009, 02:23 AM

Check out the for sale section here on the forum

I too was a non-believer

zlin08033 · 30 September 2009, 02:37 AM

Welcome!!!
Contact TRF seller bodybump (Oscar), he'll find you one close to 20% off

Art 1 · 30 September 2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

Hi all! Long time lurker finally deciding to take a plunge into the world of Rolex. I've been wrestling with the idea of buying a SS Daytona off the Internet or a GMT IIC from an AD. This would most likely be my only Rolex. I think all the things Ive learned through TRF have pushed me towards a GMT IIC through an AD. I will be making a trip to NYC this fall and would appreciate any AD recommendations (pls PM me). I'd especially appreciate these 20% discounts I keep reading about! Try as I have, Ive only managed to scrounge up a 6% discount from my local ADs. I'm hoping to do better in NYC (and take advantage of the benefit of mailing it home). Thanks in advance for any help offered.

I really liked the people at Wempe in NYC. I don't think you'll get anywhere near 20% off.

jvo300 · 30 September 2009, 06:24 AM

Thanks for the responses all! I will reach out to bodybump(Oscar), but considering he replied above that 20% is a tough target I may have to tone down my expectations.

onkyo · 30 September 2009, 06:52 AM

If you find an AD in NYC that gives 20% off please let me know also.

Rent is high in NYC.......

You are better off buying here on TRF. Contract DavidSW.

You will save more than any AD and no tax.

Lamone · 30 September 2009, 10:23 AM

You can get good deals on 47th st. Stay away from Tourneau...

wcl884 · 30 September 2009, 11:23 AM

Depends on what you are looking for, if two-tone or all gold - i have been offered only 10% off at Wempe last December. This is huge as Wempe never used to discount.

dukejjz · 30 September 2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

I really liked the people at Wempe in NYC. I don't think you'll get anywhere near 20% off.

I purchased my wife's TT DJ from Wempe and got 20%.. Maybe they had a bunch of the same model in stock and wanted to dump one? You'll never get 20% for a SS model, but TT or gold you have a better shot. Good luck!

culto · 30 September 2009, 12:13 PM

Try Wilson and Sons in Scarsdale. You can take Metro North from Grand Central and walk to the store from the Scarsdale stop (nice town to have lunch too)

Solo118 · 30 September 2009, 01:31 PM

I would also look up AD's in north Jersey if possible. By train its only a couple of miles away.

Just always remember "anywhere but Tourneau!!"

dannyp · 1 October 2009, 04:55 AM

Why limit yourself to NYC based on your trip? Why not go to the retailer section of Rolex.com and start calling all over? Or go through this forum and do a search, you'll definitely find some leads where you can order over the phone from out of state dealers.

DadsWatch72 · 1 October 2009, 04:59 AM

Have fun and take your time. Enjoy shopping!!

viper · 1 October 2009, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannyp

Why limit yourself to NYC based on your trip? Why not go to the retailer section of Rolex.com and start calling all over? Or go through this forum and do a search, you'll definitely find some leads where you can order over the phone from out of state dealers.

Agreed.

Here in NYC is one of the toughest spots to find a discount.

Call somewhere out in the sticks & see if they ship.

Good luck

jvo300 · 1 October 2009, 08:13 AM

Good points about calling around! I guess I was getting lazy and hoping that there was an easy answer in NYC given that I was going there for vacation anyways. I just hate the idea of randomly cold calling these ADs. This may be a moot point anyways since there are some fantastic deals here in the for sale section offered by TRF members!

watchnut · 1 October 2009, 09:35 AM

I got one for 40% off from a guy in an alley off Times square. Hey, did you know the gold models were green underneath? I never had a clue.

wdrazek · 1 October 2009, 10:21 AM

Wempe cut me above 20% discounts on Omega without me asking- about 3 weeks ago. Not sure what they would do on Rolex but TT are rumored to be discounted further than SS.

Tourneau seems to be universally reviled. Last time in NYC I didn't even enter there. NJ shops could ship to your hotel in NYC free of tax....

jvo300 · 1 October 2009, 12:05 PM

I never even considered that wdrazek! Thanks!

AK Blackhawk · 1 October 2009, 01:42 PM

Do a search here: DAVIDSW

MK25toLife · 1 October 2009, 02:14 PM

I think it will be really hard for you to get a 20% discount from any AD in NYC, don't go to the Diamond District either, they may give you a 20% discount but it will be marked up really high. I think you should just buy online, you can definitely get something for less than retail.

zlin08033 · 2 October 2009, 10:38 AM

Hi, If you can come to South Jersey, I can give a AD number, I'm pretty sure you'll get 20% off. Let me know.

PasPar2 · 4 October 2009, 01:50 AM

20% off on hot Rolex models in close to impossible at an AD in nyc. on 47th you might be able to get that and more but not on a daytona.

I stay away from the big T for many reasons. Wempe is MUCH better and they treat you like customer, instead of punishing you for being one but they have trouble stocking anything popular and its a hit or miss about whats in stock.

jvo300 · 4 October 2009, 05:52 AM

Thanks for all your suggestions and big thanks to DAVIDSW! My problems is solved!

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30 September 2009, 02:02 AM	#1
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	NYC AD Recommendation Hi all! Long time lurker finally deciding to take a plunge into the world of Rolex. I've been wrestling with the idea of buying a SS Daytona off the Internet or a GMT IIC from an AD. This would most likely be my only Rolex. I think all the things Ive learned through TRF have pushed me towards a GMT IIC through an AD. I will be making a trip to NYC this fall and would appreciate any AD recommendations (pls PM me). I'd especially appreciate these 20% discounts I keep reading about! Try as I have, Ive only managed to scrounge up a 6% discount from my local ADs. I'm hoping to do better in NYC (and take advantage of the benefit of mailing it home). Thanks in advance for any help offered.

30 September 2009, 02:14 AM	#2
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Welcome to TRF my friend NYC 20% discount is a toughie...but not impossible... __________________

30 September 2009, 02:23 AM	#3
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Check out the for sale section here on the forum I too was a non-believer __________________

1 October 2009, 09:35 AM	#17
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I got one for 40% off from a guy in an alley off Times square. Hey, did you know the gold models were green underneath? I never had a clue. __________________ "Ever higher. Ever better": Patrick Heiniger

4 October 2009, 05:52 AM	#24
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Thanks! Thanks for all your suggestions and big thanks to DAVIDSW! My problems is solved! <a href="http://s819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Pan_Jackson/?action=view&current=d823a128.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz117/Pan_Jackson/d823a128.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

30 September 2009, 02:37 AM	#4
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	Welcome!!! Contact TRF seller bodybump (Oscar), he'll find you one close to 20% off

30 September 2009, 06:24 AM	#6
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Thanks for the responses all! I will reach out to bodybump(Oscar), but considering he replied above that 20% is a tough target I may have to tone down my expectations.

30 September 2009, 06:52 AM	#7
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	If you find an AD in NYC that gives 20% off please let me know also. Rent is high in NYC....... You are better off buying here on TRF. Contract DavidSW. You will save more than any AD and no tax.

30 September 2009, 10:23 AM	#8
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	You can get good deals on 47th st. Stay away from Tourneau...

30 September 2009, 11:23 AM	#9
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	Depends on what you are looking for, if two-tone or all gold - i have been offered only 10% off at Wempe last December. This is huge as Wempe never used to discount.

30 September 2009, 12:13 PM	#11
culto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: new york Posts: 260	Try Wilson and Sons in Scarsdale. You can take Metro North from Grand Central and walk to the store from the Scarsdale stop (nice town to have lunch too)

30 September 2009, 01:31 PM	#12
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	I would also look up AD's in north Jersey if possible. By train its only a couple of miles away. Just always remember "anywhere but Tourneau!!"

1 October 2009, 04:55 AM	#13
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Why limit yourself to NYC based on your trip? Why not go to the retailer section of Rolex.com and start calling all over? Or go through this forum and do a search, you'll definitely find some leads where you can order over the phone from out of state dealers.

1 October 2009, 04:59 AM	#14
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Have fun and take your time. Enjoy shopping!!

1 October 2009, 08:13 AM	#16
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Good points about calling around! I guess I was getting lazy and hoping that there was an easy answer in NYC given that I was going there for vacation anyways. I just hate the idea of randomly cold calling these ADs. This may be a moot point anyways since there are some fantastic deals here in the for sale section offered by TRF members!

1 October 2009, 10:21 AM	#18
wdrazek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYS Watch: 126300 Posts: 50	Wempe cut me above 20% discounts on Omega without me asking- about 3 weeks ago. Not sure what they would do on Rolex but TT are rumored to be discounted further than SS. Tourneau seems to be universally reviled. Last time in NYC I didn't even enter there. NJ shops could ship to your hotel in NYC free of tax....

1 October 2009, 12:05 PM	#19
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I never even considered that wdrazek! Thanks!

1 October 2009, 01:42 PM	#20
AK Blackhawk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: Florida, USA Posts: 118	Do a search here: DAVIDSW

1 October 2009, 02:14 PM	#21
MK25toLife "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 262	I think it will be really hard for you to get a 20% discount from any AD in NYC, don't go to the Diamond District either, they may give you a 20% discount but it will be marked up really high. I think you should just buy online, you can definitely get something for less than retail.

2 October 2009, 10:38 AM	#22
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	Hi, If you can come to South Jersey, I can give a AD number, I'm pretty sure you'll get 20% off. Let me know.

4 October 2009, 01:50 AM	#23
PasPar2 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 30	20% off on hot Rolex models in close to impossible at an AD in nyc. on 47th you might be able to get that and more but not on a daytona. I stay away from the big T for many reasons. Wempe is MUCH better and they treat you like customer, instead of punishing you for being one but they have trouble stocking anything popular and its a hit or miss about whats in stock.

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