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26 January 2009, 10:55 AM | #1 |
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Rolex submariner no date vs Rolex explorer
I'm thinking of purchasing my first rolex. I would be interested in any insight on the prices of the two, with the economy pretty bad, what percentage discount should I ask for. I was talking to a rolex ad, and she gave me a figure of 4680 for the rolex submariner with no date. From reading these forums, I'm thinking its quite high. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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26 January 2009, 11:06 AM | #2 |
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I would aim for 10% off MSRP for minimum, aim for 20% off. She might go higher for the Explorer.
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4680.00 for the sub is pretty good. not a bad price.
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26 January 2009, 11:22 AM | #4 |
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Does Explorer II have white gold hands and position markers like the Submariner?
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26 January 2009, 11:43 AM | #5 |
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i would go for the sub. i think you can get a minimum 10% discount for it.
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All Rolex models have gold hands and lume surrounds........on the white face EXP II they are painted black..
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The Sub no-date is one of my favorites, but it was the Explorer that won my heart.
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26 January 2009, 02:32 PM | #9 |
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Go for the Explorer
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26 January 2009, 03:50 PM | #10 |
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Get the Expy II!
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I wanted the Submariner too. But the Submariner is very recognizeable. And I didn't want people to notice or draw attention. Yet, I'm wearing my long sleeve over my Rolex everyday. Maybe, I should have got the Submariner.
The Sub has a the Bezel stop watch. But the Explorer has that second time zone. I have my red hand set to Swiss time, since I lived in Switzerland for one month. |
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26 January 2009, 06:38 PM | #14 |
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In my opinion you should ALWAYS push for at least a 20% discount.
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26 January 2009, 06:39 PM | #15 |
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actually we had some price increase here. the actual retail price for a submariner i believe is 5500 plus tax so it goes up 6500 canadian if no discount.
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If you are not interrested in date function,so go with Sub.
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