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Old 31 December 2007, 02:55 AM   #1
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Newbie needs help, please...

I'm curious why two watch retailers both tried to talk me out of getting a Rolex. I've been searching and exploring and investigating what to get for my first really nice watch....I start discussing with the salesperson and they keep trying to move me into another direction?? Twice (in two different stores) they suggested I skip the Rolex and go for IWC.....in their opinion, a far better watch for the price. As a person experienced with sales...I'm wondering if the IWC has a better profit margin since Rolex doesn't discount? It's difficult to make educated decisions if the "professionals" are guiding me based on what they'll make rather than on what best suits me. Any input would help....but I was super close to picking up a Sea Dweller.....
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Old 31 December 2007, 02:57 AM   #2
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Welcome Nik.

Can't help on this one..

No Rolex Dealer has ever steered me away from the Rolex counter...


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Old 31 December 2007, 03:05 AM   #3
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Sounds like they may have an ulterior motive to me. Here is a comparison of the SD and IWC Aquatimer that might be of some interest to you.

http://www.watchtime.com/archive/wt_...005_05_050.pdf
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Old 31 December 2007, 03:19 AM   #4
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If you just walk into an AD, not knowing who to talk to, they'll pretty much treat you like a lookie loo ... out of a 100 people who walk into an AD in a mall lets say, 10% promise to return and maybe not even 1% actually buy. so a rollie customer is a rare customer .. i won't be surprised that whoever bought their rollie on a particualr day from a particualr AD, that might have been the only rollies sale for that AD for that day ....

Now if you walk into the store with a rollie on your arm, they will treat you better. And try not to make any gang signs or dress like a "homie" ... it makes the AD reach for the gun, rather than his discount chart ......
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Old 31 December 2007, 06:39 AM   #5
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Welcome to TRF!

It could very well be that the sales' assistants want to sell you an IWC due to a better profit.

IWC makes excellent watches, but they are not "better" than Rolex. In fact, many of the IWC movements are modified ETA movts. Now, ETA's are not bad movts., but still pretty standard, but Rolex makes its own movts.

Also, Rolex watches don't depreciate as much as IWC watches do.
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Old 31 December 2007, 07:17 AM   #6
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Welcome to TRF. IWC are very nice watches but you will truly enjoy a Rolex. The feel and durability goes without question. Good luck in your decision.
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Old 31 December 2007, 07:29 AM   #7
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Salesguys huh....there is ALWAYS an ulterior motive and salesguys sell what they are told to sell ! maybe IWC's are sitting on shelves a little too long and the screws are on to move them faster.

But the great thing is that the choice is yours and it sounds like the SD is grinning back at you
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Old 31 December 2007, 12:45 PM   #8
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Thanks for all the great feed-back. I'm really excited and quickly discouraged. It's difficult trying to make an educated decision based on sales professionals "less-than-honest" recommendations....and yes, the SD does whisper to me in my sleep. It shall be mine...maybe even before this week is over. I'll keep you posted -Nik
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Old 31 December 2007, 12:51 PM   #9
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Another thing to consider Nik is maybe the IWC stock levels were high, and if you appeared to be a little unsure of a Rolex, the salesperson might have thought it was a good opportunity to point you in a direction that would still give you a good watch, but also to turn over a watch that may well be more difficult for them to sell and have in more plentiful supply than a Sea-Dweller.
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My decisions are always based on my heart....NOT the sales person.Buy what ever YOU fancy..........
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Now if you walk into the store with a rollie on your arm, they will treat you better. And try not to make any gang signs or dress like a "homie" ... it makes the AD reach for the gun, rather than his discount chart ......[/QUOTE]

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Old 31 December 2007, 01:10 PM   #12
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point well taken. when two different salesmen in two different stores did the same thing, however...that's when I started to question my choice of the Rolex. Since then, last week actually...I've pulled myself together....spent way too much time on this forum....and am going straight for the SD. I did get a little side-tracked with everyone's banter on the new GMT....but the SD it is. Once again, the speedy replies and wealth of information and support here has been fantastic!
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