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johnny80s · 15 April 2011, 06:32 PM

Have a buddy going on a private cruise in the Bahamas and he was asking me where to buy a Rolex there. He's taking his folks on this cruise and he paid for it and his Dad wants to buy him a watch while they are down there. He asked me and I have no idea and told him I would ask my friends on TRF for advice. So fire away.

Darlinboy · 15 April 2011, 07:08 PM

AH Riise is the AD in St. Thomas I believe, with a couple of locations. In St. Maarten it's Goldfinger. Pricing is pretty good in both places, and no sales tax. AHR will have a larger selection, but they often sell out of popular models, particularly during cruise season.

GerardoG · 15 April 2011, 10:03 PM

AH in St Thomas and J Bull in Nassau

liquid_vox · 16 April 2011, 01:05 AM

A.H. Rise has two locations in St. Thomas. I had a pleasant experience last March when I bought my Explorer I.

http://www.ahriise.com/

gregmoeck · 16 April 2011, 01:10 AM

A.H. Rise is the best

stones · 16 April 2011, 01:58 AM

Pricing in the Islands is consistent from AD to AD. I priced my YM at AH Riise in St. Thomas and Goldfinger in St. Maarten. Sometimes retailers will throw in a small item to make the deal but don't expect a large fluxuation in price.

johnny80s · 16 April 2011, 05:33 AM

Great ... Thx I will pass the info on.... Maybe I can convert him to rolex!!

stones · 16 April 2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny80s

Great ... Thx I will pass the info on.... Maybe I can convert him to rolex!!

I see you are from Chicago. I can promise you the prices in the Caribbean are better than CD Peacocks.

Numismatist · 16 April 2011, 06:50 AM

A. H. Riise, downtown St. Thomas - awesome selection with great employees. Bought my DJ there. $1,600 in customs allowance per person in party that can be combined and no sales tax.

Bdevenney · 16 April 2011, 07:03 AM

Do they ship back to the US?

mrbill2mrbill2 · 16 April 2011, 07:47 AM

The prices in the islands aren't anything to excited about. Especially if you declare with customs. Basically no sales tax. But, you can do the same by buying out of stated and having it shipped. With other brands it is different. I bought a Zenith in St. Thomas at Little Switzerland for an unbelievable discount. Do not want to mention the discount - don't want to get LS in trouble - the discount was unbelievable. And LS and their staff are knowledgeable and a true pleasure to work with. There are 2 LS in St. Thomas.

RedwinGV · 16 April 2011, 10:43 AM

Goldfinger in St Martin is a pretty straight shooter.

Know some prices before you go.

J. Alan · 16 April 2011, 11:44 AM

The wife and I returned from a two week Carribean vacation in February and visited 10 Islands. As mentioned in other posts, prices are pretty consistent, but you can try for freebies, such as a string of pearls, etc. In Grenada, I had fun working two stores in the same mall against each other for the purchase of a Philip Stein Fruitz watch for the wife, and received a further $75.00 discount and free beer from the winning store! A friend we were shopping with in Aruba bought his wife a ring and negoiated a free phone call to his daughter at home, a 12 pak of Polar beer, and a ride to the beach as part of the deal!! It's more fun than Mexico and especially Europe where no one bargains.

The wife bought a T.T. diamond dial Breitling Galactic 30 Super Quartz (she has two Rolexes) from Little Switzerland and we saved about $1,500 over the price we would have to pay at home.

By the way, when you go to St. Thomas, stop in at Little Switzerland and ask if you can go upstairs to their excellent private lounge - free booze, internet, and long distance phone calls, Hoopla!!

Also, cash makes rules if you can swing it. Good luck, and have fun.

J. Alan

bodybump · 16 April 2011, 12:14 PM

Where is my buddy Davidsw???

DAVIDSW · 16 April 2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Where is my buddy Davidsw???

Right here amigo

St. Thomas: AH Riise- Only AD on the island
Bahamas: John Bull- Only AD on the island

Pricing is pretty consistent among the islands.

Paris92 · 16 April 2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RedwinGV

Goldfinger in St Martin is a pretty straight shooter.

Know some prices before you go.

I agree with the above. Good AD to purchase from. Good selection. Nice folks to deal with. Do your homework, know the prices, cut the deal. No tax, list prices lower than US, good discount, your choice to declare or not at Customs. Many people just wear it home.

johnny80s · 16 April 2011, 03:04 PM

I gave him the info. I have told him about all the great sellers here but he is kinda of an impulse buyer. He needs to feel it and hold it and leave with it. To each is own. I know that I am gonna stay right here for my future purchases.

15 April 2011, 06:32 PM	#1
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	Where to buy on Bahamas/St Thomas area Have a buddy going on a private cruise in the Bahamas and he was asking me where to buy a Rolex there. He's taking his folks on this cruise and he paid for it and his Dad wants to buy him a watch while they are down there. He asked me and I have no idea and told him I would ask my friends on TRF for advice. So fire away.

16 April 2011, 06:50 AM	#9
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	A. H. Riise, downtown St. Thomas - awesome selection with great employees. Bought my DJ there. $1,600 in customs allowance per person in party that can be combined and no sales tax. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

16 April 2011, 10:43 AM	#12
RedwinGV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Northville, MI,US Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue Posts: 412	Goldfinger in St Martin is a pretty straight shooter. Know some prices before you go. __________________ RedwinGV

16 April 2011, 12:14 PM	#14
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Where is my buddy Davidsw??? __________________

15 April 2011, 07:08 PM	#2
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	AH Riise is the AD in St. Thomas I believe, with a couple of locations. In St. Maarten it's Goldfinger. Pricing is pretty good in both places, and no sales tax. AHR will have a larger selection, but they often sell out of popular models, particularly during cruise season.

15 April 2011, 10:03 PM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	AH in St Thomas and J Bull in Nassau

16 April 2011, 01:05 AM	#4
liquid_vox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Angelo Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 34	A.H. Rise has two locations in St. Thomas. I had a pleasant experience last March when I bought my Explorer I. http://www.ahriise.com/

16 April 2011, 01:10 AM	#5
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	A.H. Rise is the best

16 April 2011, 01:58 AM	#6
stones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Area Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 57	Pricing in the Islands is consistent from AD to AD. I priced my YM at AH Riise in St. Thomas and Goldfinger in St. Maarten. Sometimes retailers will throw in a small item to make the deal but don't expect a large fluxuation in price.

16 April 2011, 05:33 AM	#7
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	Great ... Thx I will pass the info on.... Maybe I can convert him to rolex!!

16 April 2011, 07:03 AM	#10
Bdevenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 224	Do they ship back to the US?

16 April 2011, 07:47 AM	#11
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	The prices in the islands aren't anything to excited about. Especially if you declare with customs. Basically no sales tax. But, you can do the same by buying out of stated and having it shipped. With other brands it is different. I bought a Zenith in St. Thomas at Little Switzerland for an unbelievable discount. Do not want to mention the discount - don't want to get LS in trouble - the discount was unbelievable. And LS and their staff are knowledgeable and a true pleasure to work with. There are 2 LS in St. Thomas.

16 April 2011, 11:44 AM	#13
J. Alan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	The wife and I returned from a two week Carribean vacation in February and visited 10 Islands. As mentioned in other posts, prices are pretty consistent, but you can try for freebies, such as a string of pearls, etc. In Grenada, I had fun working two stores in the same mall against each other for the purchase of a Philip Stein Fruitz watch for the wife, and received a further $75.00 discount and free beer from the winning store! A friend we were shopping with in Aruba bought his wife a ring and negoiated a free phone call to his daughter at home, a 12 pak of Polar beer, and a ride to the beach as part of the deal!! It's more fun than Mexico and especially Europe where no one bargains. The wife bought a T.T. diamond dial Breitling Galactic 30 Super Quartz (she has two Rolexes) from Little Switzerland and we saved about $1,500 over the price we would have to pay at home. By the way, when you go to St. Thomas, stop in at Little Switzerland and ask if you can go upstairs to their excellent private lounge - free booze, internet, and long distance phone calls, Hoopla!! Also, cash makes rules if you can swing it. Good luck, and have fun. J. Alan

16 April 2011, 03:04 PM	#17
johnny80s "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Chicago Posts: 499	I gave him the info. I have told him about all the great sellers here but he is kinda of an impulse buyer. He needs to feel it and hold it and leave with it. To each is own. I know that I am gonna stay right here for my future purchases.

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