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Old 22 February 2019, 08:39 AM   #31
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Only buy it if you’re going to keep it ... with tax it'll be $41k and i highly doubt it’ll be easy to unload, even breaking even. Any grey will need to buy it cheqp to leave some room for a profit and these sell at a discount new anyway. Nice watch though and a good price if you’re actually going to keep and enjoy.
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Old 22 February 2019, 08:40 AM   #32
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I own this watch. You can find them pre-owned for $22-$24k. It’s not a terrible deal if you want brand new, but you had better be prepared to keep it.

Beat me to it.
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Old 22 February 2019, 08:49 AM   #33
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My AD claims that there are no warranties from Rolex when purchased from Costco. Not sure if this is true or not.


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That was discussed in previous threads. The Rolex web site or the Costco web site says no mfr warranty.
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Old 22 February 2019, 08:49 AM   #34
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I have heard useless gossip the platinum 36 DD is no longer available for order. I would grab one if you want one. Probably slated for an upgrade and existing inventory is gone.
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Old 22 February 2019, 08:52 AM   #35
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I own this watch. You can find them pre-owned for $22-$24k. It’s not a terrible deal if you want brand new, but you had better be prepared to keep it.

I would buy a complete good condition example at 22K. For some reason the Rolex platinum DD 36 takes a big hit. I wonder if it is because the watches are so heavy for their size.
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Old 22 February 2019, 08:59 AM   #36
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Anyone know how Costco get's these watches and what their strategy is for selling ?

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Old 22 February 2019, 09:03 AM   #37
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Be cautious of buying from big box stores. I saw an Omega in a Sam's Club a few years back with a heck of a deal attached to it. I found out later that the reason for the augmented price was because of warranty/service complications.
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Old 22 February 2019, 09:07 AM   #38
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I love Costco!!!
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Old 22 February 2019, 09:15 AM   #39
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That was discussed in previous threads. The Rolex web site or the Costco web site says no mfr warranty.


Costco warrants it; no need for a Rolex warranty. Costco’s warranty is for life.
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Old 22 February 2019, 09:20 AM   #40
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Anyone know how Costco get's these watches and what their strategy is for selling ?

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In a discussion with my nearby Costco’s manager, she said each one of them decides how to locally source unique jewelry items. In her case a local AD is essentially liquidating older stock that hasn’t moved for almost a year. She is taking lower risk and only stocking ladies models to avoid tying up capital.


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Old 22 February 2019, 09:28 AM   #41
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That’s the small 36mm.
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Old 22 February 2019, 09:33 AM   #42
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Sounds like they maybe made a mistake. If you have the funds available I’d buy it ASAP. You can’t lose and stand to make quite s bit.

why would you 'make quite a bit' just by buying it?
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Old 22 February 2019, 09:37 AM   #43
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The more i look at it, and then the price, the more i realise what a fantastic result i had buying my yg 18038.
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Old 22 February 2019, 09:47 AM   #44
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This is at the Costco near me, that watch has been sitting in the case for over a year. Guess the market for a $37k watch isn't that big lol.
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Old 22 February 2019, 10:07 AM   #45
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This is at the Costco near me, that watch has been sitting in the case for over a year. Guess the market for a $37k watch isn't that big lol.
Not surprised. Another thing it has going against it is that a 36mm is a girly watch and being platinum, most women may find it too heavy.
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Old 22 February 2019, 10:41 AM   #46
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Not surprised. Another thing it has going against it is that a 36mm is a girly watch and being platinum, most women may find it too heavy.
girly watch

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Old 22 February 2019, 10:43 AM   #47
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It's in the heart the Silicon Valley where typical house is sold for 1 million dollars. If you really want it, PM me for the location even I might not remember exactly which Costco since I have been to a few Costco shopping for Cognac XO :)
$1M is really on the low end if you are talking about the heart of Silicon Valley. I think it's about $1.5M at least now (and this is after the slight drop since the end of 2018). :)
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Old 22 February 2019, 12:53 PM   #48
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Not surprised. Another thing it has going against it is that a 36mm is a girly watch and being platinum, most women may find it too heavy.


Ugh...a 36mm DD is certainly not girlie lol. It’s a classic Rolex. Unreal.


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Old 22 February 2019, 01:13 PM   #49
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$1M is really on the low end if you are talking about the heart of Silicon Valley. I think it's about $1.5M at least now (and this is after the slight drop since the end of 2018). :)
You'd be lucky to find a 1 BR condo for that.
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Old 22 February 2019, 01:17 PM   #50
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Also good return policy if you don't want it after

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Old 22 February 2019, 01:21 PM   #51
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Nothing like a PT DD on the wrist.. feels heavy but in a good way, very solid and sturdy, yet smooth as butter,
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Old 22 February 2019, 01:24 PM   #52
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40K at Costco will buy me a lot of Kirkland toilet paper. I'm going to pass on this deal.
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Old 22 February 2019, 01:26 PM   #53
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Def not a girly watch by any stretch. 36mm DD is classic quintessential Rolex.
I say that because I own one and have girly wrists lol!

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Old 22 February 2019, 03:55 PM   #54
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Def not a girly watch by any stretch. 36mm DD is classic quintessential Rolex.
I say that because I own one and have girly wrists lol!

Yikes, I don’t know if this would be the best example to show that it’s not a girlie watch.
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Old 22 February 2019, 04:36 PM   #55
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I’ve heard there’s a used day/date in the Costco Fort Myers location but haven’t verified it.
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Old 22 February 2019, 04:42 PM   #56
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It's in the heart the Silicon Valley where typical house is sold for 1 million dollars. If you really want it, PM me for the location even I might not remember exactly which Costco since I have been to a few Costco shopping for Cognac XO :)


Only 1mill? Then it cannot be in the heart of Silicon Valley. I work in Mountain View and houses seems to be from 2M and up.


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Old 22 February 2019, 06:19 PM   #57
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My AD claims that there are no warranties from Rolex when purchased from Costco. Not sure if this is true or not.


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Who needs a warranty ? If anything wrong it costs peanuts to have it fixed.
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Old 22 February 2019, 07:01 PM   #58
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Def not a girly watch by any stretch. 36mm DD is classic quintessential Rolex.
I say that because I own one and have girly wrists lol!

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Old 22 February 2019, 07:39 PM   #59
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I've just called my lawyer, he said I'd save a lots of money and headache without buying this watch, I think will take his advise

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Old 22 February 2019, 08:20 PM   #60
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Not surprised. Another thing it has going against it is that a 36mm is a girly watch and being platinum, most women may find it too heavy.
It’s heavy, but not THAT heavy. My wife wears a 118206 Platinum DD36 and she absolutely LOVES it. Don’t kid yourself........it’s an awesome size and weight for men and women.

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