Which AD considered "most prestigious"

[LuminousMaximus]

Many Savy and Quick Witted remarks here...

I would say, David SW, Takuya, JustRolexes, BodyBump, Lawrence, and Sohail to name a few of the Great Sellers here on TRF.

I consider them my AD

[Jcy90]

Originally Posted by padi56

Why would any warranty card give any prestige factor no matter where it was bought once any warranty has expired its just a bit of plastic.A Rolex is just a Rolex no matter where its bought as all genuine ones come from the same factory in Switzerland.

I see some sellers selling papers with Van Cleef & Arpells (no mention on the dial like Tiffany) for more money than the same model with papers from a regular AD. So I was wondering if this actually matters.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Jcy90

I see some sellers selling papers with Van Cleef & Arpells (no mention on the dial like Tiffany) for more money than the same model with papers from a regular AD. So I was wondering if this actually matters.

P.T. Barnum summed this phenomenon up quite nicely.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by amh

All the ADs with 'prestige' also tend to be inflexible with pricing.

Ayup.

I've been to the 5th Ave boutique and there is ZERO negotiation on any piece. My girlfriend was looking at a 34mm Date with engine-turned bezel that the salesman said had been sitting in their inventory for 5 years! I offered to take it off their hands since apparently nobody else had in such a long time.

They wouldn't budge a penny on price. I don't know who else would sit on a stainless steel Date model for that long and not give a few % off.

To the OP: it doesn't matter a lick from which AD you buy the watch.

[airchitect]

If they dont discount, I do t buy. Period.

[JSolano305]

Originally Posted by THC

IMHO.. I doubt I would ever pay retail

Me neither.

[GsurgBM]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Mayors where that guy goes to get cappuccino and Google over lynda.

Post of the day.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Mayors where that guy goes to get cappuccino and Google over lynda.

Ok...So who is Lynda?

[breitlings]

I would give a slight edge to holidays in well known boutiques in major US cities. Aftermarket I would give a slight edge to bobswatches.com because they buy their pieces and have guarantees about 100% full rolex.

[lecorsaire]

IMO Wempe both in NYC and Frankfurt. I cannot speak for other countries, but imo Wempe is the premier Rolex AD in NYC. For Patek it would have to be Tiffany and then the Tourneau on Madison but I really don't like how that Tourneau handles customers who aren't VIPs.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by HL65

The one who has the watch I want.

Well said

I have found that working closely with some AD's can provide for the ability to get your hands on the more difficult to come by, or allocated pieces.

[Rebel]

Doesn't matter to me.

[lamnyc]

Used to be Tiffany.

[Fleetlord]

The snobbier the AD, the better.

Dirty looks, watch and shoe checkouts, indifferent attitudes...

[oldman2005]

AD is like IRS, they will be glad to take my money, doesnt matter how or where they take it. What makes AD good is their customer service, discount, and if they can quickly get me the next SS Daytona or SD50 :)

[speedmaster73]

gotta love it...

thread is titled "most prestigious" AD

yet some still feel the need to 'plug' trusted sellers!!!

[Speed]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

gotta love it...



thread is titled "most prestigious" AD



yet some still feel the need to 'plug' trusted sellers!!!

Always happens.

That said, it's interesting that some will place a value on the brick and mortar seller who carries the same bloody watches!

[Lew Archer]

In the Los Angeles area, the Rolex boutique (operated by Geary's) in Beverly Hills has one great advantage: inventory. Just about every variant you can imagine. If you want to see a particular watch in person, that's the place to go. Geary's has another Rolex boutique in Century City, but the inventory is not as complete, as far as I could tell from gazing about.

There will be no negotiation on price, of course...

That may or may not be an issue. Many ADs don't negotiate on price, at least with certain models...sports models in particular, certainly not high demand watches like the Daytona Ceramic.

It isn't my preferred AD. I favor a small Ben Bridge shop in a suburban mall, in Thousand Oaks. Why? Over the years, I've bought a few pieces there and developed a rapport and friendly relationship with the staff there, particularly one sales lady.

Thanks to her, last year I was fortunate to get an unexpected call that the store might get its hands on a Daytona Ceramic and, if so, was I interested? I was and walked out of that shop a few days later with that wonderful watch, paying the retail price and not a cent more...or less!

If they are Rolex ADs, they have to meet and maintain certain standards, so I don't know that any are more prestigious. Some may be larger or smaller operations, with larger or smaller inventories.

In the end, the person who deal with is the one that matters.

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by Lew Archer

In the Los Angeles area, the Rolex boutique (operated by Geary's) in Beverly Hills has one great advantage: inventory. Just about every variant you can imagine. If you want to see a particular watch in person, that's the place to go. Geary's has another Rolex boutique in Century City, but the inventory is not as complete, as far as I could tell from gazing about.



There will be no negotiation on price, of course...



That may or may not be an issue. Many ADs don't negotiate on price, at least with certain models...sports models in particular, certainly not high demand watches like the Daytona Ceramic.



It isn't my preferred AD. I favor a small Ben Bridge shop in a suburban mall, in Thousand Oaks. Why? Over the years, I've bought a few pieces there and developed a rapport and friendly relationship with the staff there, particularly one sales lady.



Thanks to her, last year I was fortunate to get an unexpected call that the store might get its hands on a Daytona Ceramic and, if so, was I interested? I was and walked out of that shop a few days later with that wonderful watch, paying the retail price and not a cent more...or less!



If they are Rolex ADs, they have to meet and maintain certain standards, so I don't know that any are more prestigious. Some may be larger or smaller operations, with larger or smaller inventories.



In the end, the person who deal with is the one that matters.

What I thought you got an 30-35%'discount Daytonac...... hahahaha. You know since they just sit in the cases.....


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[beshannon]

Never gave it a thought

[brettpaul]

Patek Philippe 😉

[MCO1]

I think it was mentioned a couple times in this thread. The only time i have seen it matter in a slight premium is when Tiffany and Company carried Rolex and it was stamped on the dial. Other than that I believe a Rolex is a Rolex.

[Corsair66]

"Prestige"?!? What does that even mean, in this context, in the present-day? In whose opinion? Why would you care what anyone thinks of anything you do or buy, including watches? The only possible relevance is in the hope to find an idiot down the road when you're looking to sell your watch...

Just get the best possible price from the non-AD source of your choice and carry on. A warranty card is a warranty card.

[Bob the brush]

Doesn't matter a jot. I will shop where they give the best discount, I don't drink champagne or cocktails, being British, a nice cup of tea would be nice.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by ssetem

Harrods & Selfridges basically serve foriegners from China & Middle East.

The staff are nice but its so frantic that everything seems like in a rush.

The watches of Switzerland & Mappin Web are more chilled, offer drinks

They do and my accents are now just about perfect.

Still these two are the most prestigious Veblen stores in the world I suppose.

The new WOS on Regent's Street is huge, maybe the world's largest.

[Nairn1980]

I'd say Harrods in Knightsbridge, London.

I have been told that it's "extra desireable" if the watch was originally supplied by Harrods.

That wouldn't bother me however.

[Hotrod297]

Warranty card wise, insignificant

[Dimitris76]

Originally Posted by Jcy90

Hi Guys,

For me personally I think the most prestigious place to shop is the place you feel most comfortable shopping at. I am a big fan of trusted sellers here on TRF. However, is there any more prestige factor buying at let's say Rolex on 5th Ave in Manhattan or at the Wynn Rolex in Las Vegas than say your standard dealership or from a TS? Would these warranty cards increase the resale value of the watch in years to come or is there no significance to this? I personally do not think there is, however I still want to consult with my fellow TRFers and see what you guys have to say.

Thanks!

Jon

http://www.bucherer.com/fr/nos-magasins/suisse

[HogwldFLTR]

The one with the best discount!!!