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Leighton · 14 May 2008, 01:17 PM

I like my BB AD. Policy is no discount but discounts are a mater of the combination of repeat business and personal relationship with management....

Felly Jr. · 14 May 2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by briantheartist

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Yay For Ben Bridge!!!

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Felly Jr. · 14 May 2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Ben Bridge does not give discounts and in my experience lies concerning it with the "Rolex won't allow us to discount." line.

thier lack of discounts keeps me away.

Hence the nick name "Bend Over Bridge"!

vh_bu98 · 14 May 2008, 01:43 PM

There are two Ben Bridges in the Dallas area. I would consider both of them trustworthy even though I don't like the store manager at one of them. My wife's date-just was purchased from one of them with a 5% discount and no tax although they jacked us on the shipping out of state. A $100 shipping and handling fee when it only cost them $25 to ship it.

Also not happy about having to spend 10s of thousands of dollars on jewelery before they are willing to sell me a Daytona.

briantheartist · 14 May 2008, 01:48 PM

Ben Bridge is also part of AGS and GIA (highest standards) and must remain consistant in the fact that they never discount. Whether it's the day before or the day after Christmas even.

Terry Newton · 14 May 2008, 01:51 PM

I bought my TT GMT IIc from Ben Bridge in Roseville, Minnesota. They treated my wife and I well and I love the watch. I sure would have liked a discount but they would not budge. They were very decent though.

Terry Newton

John685 · 14 May 2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sombunya

I bought mine at BB in Brea, Cal.

The lady there told me that no AD's are allowed to give discounts. Rolex sets the price and if anyone does deviate from that price they risk losing AD status.

Whether or not that's true, I have no idea...

That is a "bald faced" lie. Rolex doesn't control the price and doesn't care if an AD discounts the price. Once you get away from BB and Tourneau discounts are usually available. The discounts can vary, depending on the watch style, but the MSRP makes them worth pursuing.

dsimon9 · 14 May 2008, 02:06 PM

I bought a tt gmt for myself and a datejust for my wife from BB. No discount on the gmt, but one on the datejust. Also found the manager to be more knowledgeable than the other AD in the area.

They also threw in a couple of goodies. A Wolf Winder and an eye loop. She also offered advise concerning my other gmt, 16750, which was consistent with the advise I got here.

Dex

AGENT4734 · 14 May 2008, 02:09 PM

Try to find an AD in a bordering state that does not have a franchise in your state. This way you can at least save 5-8% in sales tax. Also it makes negociating easier since you can call several dealers in a matter of a few mins. The best price wins!!!

ticowa · 14 May 2008, 02:16 PM

I wanted to purchase my SS GMT2C from a smaller but there was a waiting period. BB had is shipped to their store in one day. It also seemed like they could check their system to see how many and what locations of a particular watch.

I hear when they get the Millgauss a fax is sent out and a snatched up in minutes. I don't know if they have a waiting list or luck of the draw.

AGENT4734 · 14 May 2008, 02:19 PM

BTW, BB has great customer service! The Watchmaker at the Scottsdale location is very knowledge and her work is unbelieveable!!! She recently overhauled my friends 1999 Sub and it came back like new!!! There a class act AD!!

Can't go wrong with them.

briantheartist · 14 May 2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ticowa

I wanted to purchase my SS GMT2C from a smaller but there was a waiting period. BB had is shipped to their store in one day. It also seemed like they could check their system to see how many and what locations of a particular watch.

I hear when they get the Millgauss a fax is sent out and a snatched up in minutes. I don't know if they have a waiting list or luck of the draw.

Ben Bridge isn't limited to what is in their store. They get replenished but can also check all 80 of their stores to ship in stuff they dont have.

The Milgauss like the Daytona is allocated.

S/SOnly · 14 May 2008, 03:07 PM

Of all the Rolex AD's in Vegas to choose from, I buy my Rolex from a Ben Bridge here, and would go no place else honestly. Since the day I walked in that store, I have been treated wonderfully, and that is what it comes down to for me. Never expected, nor asked for a discount, and as kindly as I am treated, I don't really care.

I also have the peace of mind buying from a larger AD, and get the service for the watch that I expect for the money. I can go to any BB and get cleaning and what not, minimal head ache. Extra plus.

My $2.00

D-

Magik · 14 May 2008, 04:57 PM

I recently bought my GMT-ll (Pepsi) from them. Like others said, they don't discount the SS models, but the salesperson was very friendly and and took the time to show me what I wanted (mostly everything there). We had a lot of fun as I tried on about twenty different models. No pressure even though she knew I was only really serious about the GMT-ll.

Watch Fan · 14 May 2008, 06:09 PM

They will discount Omega about 20%, but I've had the same "no discount" response from them on Rolex.

etp095 · 15 May 2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ticowa

I wanted to purchase my SS GMT2C from a smaller but there was a waiting period. BB had is shipped to their store in one day. It also seemed like they could check their system to see how many and what locations of a particular watch.

I hear when they get the Millgauss a fax is sent out and a snatched up in minutes. I don't know if they have a waiting list or luck of the draw.

the lucky customer that bends over the farthest/most gets it again.

14 May 2008, 01:17 PM	#31
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	I like my BB AD. Policy is no discount but discounts are a mater of the combination of repeat business and personal relationship with management.... __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

14 May 2008, 01:51 PM	#36
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I bought my TT GMT IIc from Ben Bridge in Roseville, Minnesota. They treated my wife and I well and I love the watch. I sure would have liked a discount but they would not budge. They were very decent though. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

14 May 2008, 02:09 PM	#39
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	Try to find an AD in a bordering state that does not have a franchise in your state. This way you can at least save 5-8% in sales tax. Also it makes negociating easier since you can call several dealers in a matter of a few mins. The best price wins!!! __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

14 May 2008, 03:07 PM	#43
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	Of all the Rolex AD's in Vegas to choose from, I buy my Rolex from a Ben Bridge here, and would go no place else honestly. Since the day I walked in that store, I have been treated wonderfully, and that is what it comes down to for me. Never expected, nor asked for a discount, and as kindly as I am treated, I don't really care. I also have the peace of mind buying from a larger AD, and get the service for the watch that I expect for the money. I can go to any BB and get cleaning and what not, minimal head ache. Extra plus. My $2.00 D- __________________ 904L..... Clean, Simple, Durable....

14 May 2008, 01:43 PM	#34
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	There are two Ben Bridges in the Dallas area. I would consider both of them trustworthy even though I don't like the store manager at one of them. My wife's date-just was purchased from one of them with a 5% discount and no tax although they jacked us on the shipping out of state. A $100 shipping and handling fee when it only cost them $25 to ship it. Also not happy about having to spend 10s of thousands of dollars on jewelery before they are willing to sell me a Daytona.

14 May 2008, 01:48 PM	#35
briantheartist Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: USA, California Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 92	Ben Bridge is also part of AGS and GIA (highest standards) and must remain consistant in the fact that they never discount. Whether it's the day before or the day after Christmas even.

14 May 2008, 02:06 PM	#38
dsimon9 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 284	I bought a tt gmt for myself and a datejust for my wife from BB. No discount on the gmt, but one on the datejust. Also found the manager to be more knowledgeable than the other AD in the area. They also threw in a couple of goodies. A Wolf Winder and an eye loop. She also offered advise concerning my other gmt, 16750, which was consistent with the advise I got here. Dex

14 May 2008, 02:16 PM	#40
ticowa Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Marc Location: Puget Sound, WA Watch: GMT2C Posts: 50	I wanted to purchase my SS GMT2C from a smaller but there was a waiting period. BB had is shipped to their store in one day. It also seemed like they could check their system to see how many and what locations of a particular watch. I hear when they get the Millgauss a fax is sent out and a snatched up in minutes. I don't know if they have a waiting list or luck of the draw.

14 May 2008, 02:19 PM	#41
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	BTW, BB has great customer service! The Watchmaker at the Scottsdale location is very knowledge and her work is unbelieveable!!! She recently overhauled my friends 1999 Sub and it came back like new!!! There a class act AD!! Can't go wrong with them.

14 May 2008, 04:57 PM	#44
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	I recently bought my GMT-ll (Pepsi) from them. Like others said, they don't discount the SS models, but the salesperson was very friendly and and took the time to show me what I wanted (mostly everything there). We had a lot of fun as I tried on about twenty different models. No pressure even though she knew I was only really serious about the GMT-ll.

14 May 2008, 06:09 PM	#45
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	They will discount Omega about 20%, but I've had the same "no discount" response from them on Rolex.

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