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Old 15 January 2010, 01:17 PM   #1
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Good deal on 328?

Hi, I want a 312, and local AD offered me $6150, but have to wait. Couple weeks ago, they called and offered me $7100 for 320, I didn't take it, since I already have 2 GMTs (Rolex gmt2c and pam88). Today they called and offered me $6850 for 328. Is this a good deal? MSRP for 328 is $8600.
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Old 15 January 2010, 01:28 PM   #2
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Sounds like you're getting around 20% off MSRP from you AD, which is tough to get - so it is a good deal - just depends if it's the watch that you really want.
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Old 15 January 2010, 01:39 PM   #3
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Yes, it is about 20% off. 312 and 328 is same watch, only difference is 328 has the SS bracelet, I don't like bracelet on PAM, and their old style bracelet is a lot better looking.
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Old 15 January 2010, 10:29 PM   #4
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Hi, I want a 312, and local AD offered me $6150, but have to wait. Couple weeks ago, they called and offered me $7100 for 320, I didn't take it, since I already have 2 GMTs (Rolex gmt2c and pam88). Today they called and offered me $6850 for 328. Is this a good deal? MSRP for 328 is $8600.
I'd say that's a great deal I'd push for a free strap
Post pics when you get it.
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Old 16 January 2010, 03:35 AM   #5
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$800 for a bracelet..@ 20% is a good deal...
now...do you really like the bracelet?
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Old 16 January 2010, 03:39 AM   #6
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Both are great deals and it sounds like you don't like the bracelets anyway, so that should simplify your choice.

IMO though the bracelet is a thing of beauty and love my 328.
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Old 16 January 2010, 04:16 AM   #7
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Old 16 January 2010, 04:35 AM   #8
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Sounds like a good deal if you like the bracelet and can't wait. If you would rather spend the cash on some straps and can wait then that might be a better option.
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Old 16 January 2010, 08:23 AM   #9
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I don't like bracelet on any PAM. you meant $800 for a bracelet, good or bad deal?
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$800 for a bracelet..@ 20% is a good deal...
now...do you really like the bracelet?
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Old 16 January 2010, 09:11 AM   #10
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I might do it. Even if you don't like the bracelet, you could probably sell it for a few hundred $$$, and just wear your watch on straps essentially as a 312. $6850 would be a pretty good deal from an AD on a 312, much less a 328.
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Old 17 January 2010, 02:34 AM   #11
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328 is a great watch - love mine! The bracelet is not my daily wearer, but is great to have available for swimming or living in a hot climate (which I do!). Also much prefer the new bracelet to the old ones - titanium may look good, but boy does it scratch! 328 comes on a lovely simple SS bracelet that is simple enough to work on a PAM. Go for it - you won't be disappointed!
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Old 17 January 2010, 03:41 AM   #12
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That's a sick discount... go for it. Keep the bracelet for a while, you may warm up to it. Plus, I'd imagine it's better to keep the original bracelet in case you were to flip it in the future. I mean, how can you sell it as a 328 without the one item that makes it a 328??
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Old 17 January 2010, 07:13 AM   #13
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I did it.

Can't pass this deal and just did it about 1 hour ago! To save the tax, they have to ship it, I'll get it next Tue. can't wait. This AD is nice to me - 20% off + no tax + extra strap!
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Old 17 January 2010, 07:39 AM   #14
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Can't pass this deal and just did it about 1 hour ago! To save the tax, they have to ship it, I'll get it next Tue. can't wait. This AD is nice to me - 20% off + no tax + extra strap!
Nice!
See, now you have a 328 and a 312 in one fell swoop
Huge congrats! Post pics
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Old 17 January 2010, 08:24 AM   #15
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That was what I thought BTW, I saw you have a 88, me too.
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now you have a 328 and a 312 in one fell swoop
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Old 17 January 2010, 10:03 AM   #16
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That was what I thought BTW, I saw you have a 88, me too.
All Jays think alike
Edit: You should try and make it to the NJ GTG
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Old 17 January 2010, 12:40 PM   #17
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When and where

Do you know when and where is this NJ GTG? I would love to go if it is not too far from me
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Old 17 January 2010, 01:08 PM   #18
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Old 17 January 2010, 01:28 PM   #19
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Do you know when and where is this NJ GTG? I would love to go if it is not too far from me
Here's the link. Sorry to threadjack.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/59735.../NJ+GTG+in+Feb

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Old 17 January 2010, 01:47 PM   #20
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Jay: Thank you for this info, I think I saw this post couple weeks ago. Anyway I don't think I can make on 2/13, since it is Chinese New Year eve, wife will kick me if I go out...
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Old 17 January 2010, 01:59 PM   #21
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Jay: Thank you for this info, I think I saw this post couple weeks ago. Anyway I don't think I can make on 2/13, since it is Chinese New Year eve, wife will kick me if I go out...
It's actually on the 20th Scroll down the page
Maybe you can make it
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Old 17 January 2010, 02:24 PM   #22
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congrat on ur new watch.......wish i had time today to go with you there to see it....
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Old 17 January 2010, 03:12 PM   #23
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I feel better now.

Matt: Whenever you have time let me know, we can go there again, they are the biggest PAM AD around here, they have a lot of PAMs.
I should have done more homework before I did it. This afternoon I searched on the web, very very few for sale, best I can find is $7299, there are 4 on ebay "By It Now" for $7995 - $8600, only one for auction, few minutes ago, I watched it ended at $7000 + $100 shipping. I feel better now, also got from AD is always better than ebay...
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Old 20 January 2010, 11:41 AM   #24
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Jay show pics of your new toy pls .....
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Old 20 January 2010, 12:26 PM   #25
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wow... great deal. 20% off no tax and Extra Strap on a 328!

good job.
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Old 20 January 2010, 12:57 PM   #26
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Here it is.

Matt: Like I told you, I'm using the croc band not the bracelet.
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Old 20 January 2010, 01:04 PM   #27
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holy cow nice watch...show me the bracelet too !!!!! So you got the original PAM buckle too ?
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Old 20 January 2010, 01:10 PM   #28
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If you like it --it is a good deal.
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Old 20 January 2010, 01:27 PM   #29
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holy cow nice watch...show me the bracelet too !!!!! So you got the original PAM buckle too ?
Bracelet is still in the plastic wrap and not sized to fit my wrist yet.
Yes, I got pam buckle. But I'll change to use the strap I bought from my Thailand friend - http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...30#post1580530, I just got another ammostrap from him.
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