Rolex AD prices on Datejust 41 Singapore - negotiable?

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by Stuk

Bust so far

Spent a few hours trying out almost all of the AD's around Orchard road and no stock - must be pretty popular. A couple were closed (one for renovations).

The way the exchange rate is (now close to parity when you actually change) it was going to take a decent discount to make it work so now resigned to trying Hong Kong or Japan when the the Accountant fancies a mini-break.

Changi Airport Terminal 3 has it in stock!

Maybe reach out to a few grey dealers in town as it should be available.

Perhaps hit up Chuan Watch.

I was really hopeful you would be successful

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by Stuk

Bust so far

Spent a few hours trying out almost all of the AD's around Orchard road and no stock - must be pretty popular. A couple were closed (one for renovations).

The way the exchange rate is (now close to parity when you actually change) it was going to take a decent discount to make it work so now resigned to trying Hong Kong or Japan when the the Accountant fancies a mini-break.

Sorry to hear that - sadly the situation in HK is not amazing either.
Hopefully the new year will bring some increase in stock levels

[Stuk]

Originally Posted by Muzz

Changi Airport Terminal 3 has it in stock!

Maybe reach out to a few grey dealers in town as it should be available.

Perhaps hit up Chuan Watch.

I was really hopeful you would be successful

Sweet thanks - Not interested in Grey dealers as I want the full warranty. Changi worth a go but somehow I don't think 5% + discount is an option but I will give it a go !

[Stuk]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Sorry to hear that - sadly the situation in HK is not amazing either.
Hopefully the new year will bring some increase in stock levels

These things take time - if its worthwhile it will happen right :-)

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by Stuk

Sweet thanks - Not interested in Grey dealers as I want the full warranty. Changi worth a go but somehow I don't think 5% + discount is an option but I will give it a go !

It would be full warranty at the Grey Dealers, that I can absolutely promise you. But you seem firm on the AD expirience.

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by Muzz

It would be full warranty at the Grey Dealers, that I can absolutely promise you. But you seem firm on the AD expirience.

The airport ADs might discount a smidge and you’ll save around 5% tax, which is included in the sticker price, so you don’t get hit with horrid global blue transaction charges

Agreed about the full warranty - if the watch has been there for a bit, some time might have run off, but you’ll still have the proper Rolex warranty

Also, from my limited experience, the Singapore AD “experience” had generally been pretty poor!

[Stuk]

Righto I have finally managed to get the Watch for a satisfactory price at an AD in Terminal 1 at Changi International Airport - Singapore - only one I could find in Singapore- the blue dial with Jubilee Bracelet is a rarity it seems.

Total deal took about an hour with haggling and a "walk out" but got what I was ok with - my beloved went hunting (read shopping for other stuff) with her mother (yep the MIL came on this trip !) while I was lolling about in the lounge drinking bubbles and feeling sorry for myself.

They came back up to the lounge and said they had found a "DateJust 42" in silver gah! - gotta love 'em. Then the challenge started... with 2 hours to departure ha.

Was a pleasant experience overall - the crappy exchange rate hurt but they took Aussie Cash $ and matched the city money guys pretty much.

Full warranty, knowing it's genuine and the acquisition challenges makes it special to me.

Gorgeous watch - the dial is stunning in different lights - from black to a light blue - and with the Fluted Bezel and Bracelet - its a keeper.

Thanks all for your help.

[G'ed]

Great story and congrats. Enjoy the watch.

[Scapegoat]

The bubbles must have helped

[HK Islandboy]

Huge congratulations!

[Old Geezer]

Congrats. I love that piece and wouldn’t mind picking one up myself. The jubilee makes it for me. Wear it in good health.

[SpeedyTuomas]

I just returned from Singapore and there were many Rolex stores and not one had more than one client and lots of staff. Not sure about discounts, but you should be able to have GST returned to you (tax free).

Edit: Too late, great that you found it!

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by Stuk

Righto I have finally managed to get the Watch for a satisfactory price at an AD in Terminal 1 at Changi International Airport - Singapore - only one I could find in Singapore- the blue dial with Jubilee Bracelet is a rarity it seems.

Total deal took about an hour with haggling and a "walk out" but got what I was ok with - my beloved went hunting (read shopping for other stuff) with her mother (yep the MIL came on this trip !) while I was lolling about in the lounge drinking bubbles and feeling sorry for myself.

They came back up to the lounge and said they had found a "DateJust 42" in silver gah! - gotta love 'em. Then the challenge started... with 2 hours to departure ha.

Was a pleasant experience overall - the crappy exchange rate hurt but they took Aussie Cash $ and matched the city money guys pretty much.

Full warranty, knowing it's genuine and the acquisition challenges makes it special to me.

Gorgeous watch - the dial is stunning in different lights - from black to a light blue - and with the Fluted Bezel and Bracelet - its a keeper.

Thanks all for your help.

Very nice watch! I've tried on several combinations but not the blue/jubilee. I love the rhodium/jubilee. The 41 is really made for the jubilee and looks best on it. I'm currently debating whether or not to pick one up while I wait until next year to buy another sports model. My dilemma is that I know they will be available for mid $7ks in a couple of years when the market is saturated with them. I love the watch and how it wears though. Maybe I should just forget about depreciation and just enjoy it. It's really the perfect watch for work. Dressy enough and very understated at the same time compared to sports models and PM.

[Stuk]

At a conference today in Melbourne and had a couple of people comment on it which is unusual. Makes an effective conversation starter :-)

[Forum-Dweller]

Originally Posted by Giangos

I recently bought my first Rolex in Melbourne. It took a fair bit of haggling over 3 visits but I managed to get 10% off a pm watch. I think they got sick of me so gave me the discount to get rid of me! This is after I was told twice that there was no chance whatsoever of a discount. That made me more determined!

But realistically, for a PM piece, you should be getting 25% off.

[topcat30093]

Lovely story with a good result.

Congratulations on acquiring such a beautiful looking DJ.

[Stuk]

Originally Posted by Forum-Dweller

But realistically, for a PM piece, you should be getting 25% off.

Cool - tell us how and where !