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PHBouche · 3 July 2011, 10:00 AM

I'm ready to pull the gun and buy my first Rolex (GMT IIc s/s). So I looked for an AD from the rolex website near my place. Drove to the AD and ask how much the GMT IIc. They said $7,900 then after a few mins looking at the watch and without bargaining they put it down to $7,500 out the door, tax and all. That made me think. 1st: maybe I can get the watch for cheeper maybe $7,000? 2nd: maybe the watch is fake? Well, basically my question is how much can I really get the GMT IIc? And more important how can I tell if its fake? I got the AD from the rolex website so I don't think that they will sell fake rolex right? But for some reason I felt that I was getting scammed. Sorry for all the questions, I'm new to the forum and to Rolex. I just want to at least get the best deal for a REAL Rolex.

dddrees · 3 July 2011, 10:07 AM

If its an actual AD, and you can verify by looking on the Roplex Website, then there wouldn't be a scam. I don't have a price Guide handy but I believe the MSRP of a GMTIIC is over 8,000.

As to the price you pay it can vary a bit, but sounds like they were willing to give the first time buyer like yourself a decent deal. Many negotiations can go as you explained. They think you want it, soon as you start to walk away they start dropping the price a bit more. It depends on a number of circumstances what one place would offer versus another.

Check the for sale section here, then go to other ADs in your area if you have time and are willing to wait. Some people here may do better, but remember they may have an established relationship with an AD already or their Ads maybe offering better deals for one reason or another.

If ou wait to long the price they offered may not be the same or Rolex may have increased their price, they only do that about twice every year.

PHBouche · 3 July 2011, 10:14 AM

Sorry, but where is the sale section? I would really like to buy it ASAP since like what you said the price goes up 2x a yr.

dddrees · 3 July 2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHBouche

Sorry, but where is the sale section? I would really like to buy it ASAP since like what you said the price goes up 2x a yr.

Have a peek around in the For Sale Section under Classifieds. Make sure if you buy from here it is from a trusted dealer such as BODYBUMP (Oscar), DAVIDSW (David), JUSTROLEXES (Tony), and MOSCO (Greg).

Don't get to concerned about a price change right now, as I am sure you still have some time. But look around and take sometime before doing something rash.

nauticajoe · 3 July 2011, 10:21 AM

I believe the msrp is 7.9K. Also, if they are an AD, rest assured you're buying a genuine watch. Try the FS section here. You'll find a better deal.

Good luck!

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dddrees · 3 July 2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

I believe the msrp is 7.9K. Also, if they are an AD, rest assured you're buying a genuine watch. Try the FS section here. You'll find a better deal.

Good luck!

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Ah yes my Bad, as of May 10th this year the GMTIIC MSRP is 7,900. Typically you can do a bit better in the For Sale Section here than an AD.

PHBouche · 3 July 2011, 12:28 PM

Ok I'll look around here and give it some time?

dddrees · 3 July 2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHBouche

Ok I'll look around here and give it some time?

Good luck with your hunt.

ingoodtime · 3 July 2011, 01:53 PM

Gosh, bought mine for 6301.01 in oct 09. Glad I did then .
cause every increase reduces the chance that I will
ever be able to afford another.

Runnin' Rebel · 3 July 2011, 03:18 PM

Nice choice, hope you get it. Offer the AD 70 one hundred dollar bills, out the door if you don't buy it here. And have em throw in a tune up in 5 years. Get it in writing.

PHBouche · 4 July 2011, 10:28 PM

Im going to try to go to another ad this wed. If the give it to me at 7k out the door I'll grab it. But do you think I should say a lower amount? Then tell them that I'm going to grab it at 7k if they don't budge?

PHBouche · 4 July 2011, 10:33 PM

Is 6301.01 too low to ask these days? I want a realistic number to start with so the will not send off the door with my first offer.

drockadam · 4 July 2011, 10:38 PM

I think that you should go for it at the AD! Did you try it on?

z32turbo · 4 July 2011, 10:47 PM

Good luck with the hunt. Enjoy your time.

PHBouche · 8 July 2011, 01:53 PM

They hunt is over.... now the waiting game starts....can't wait until tuesday!!!

dddrees · 8 July 2011, 02:05 PM

Congrats, I cant wait to see the wrist PICs.

chiniko67 · 8 July 2011, 02:13 PM

Good luck! You choose a good one

Sherwooddavid · 8 July 2011, 02:17 PM

Congrats on your new watch,lets see the pics when you get it !

CharlieSF · 8 July 2011, 03:16 PM

Congrats, I'm saving for the same watch. Great choice and lets see the pics when it arrives. Cheers!

Watch Fan · 9 July 2011, 09:08 AM

You will be fine with any of the "trusted sellers" here on the forum.

PHBouche · 9 July 2011, 09:39 AM

I got the watch from David so I'm sure everything will be ok since lots of people from this forum got it from him. I for sure take same pictures of the watch when it gets here and when its being use for my trip to Asia on the 17th of this month!

Kanger · 9 July 2011, 09:44 AM

David = The best there is. Damn good choice.

PHBouche · 13 July 2011, 08:00 AM

Finally got the watch wohoo! Now how do I post some pictures?

A.J.R. · 13 July 2011, 08:04 AM

If you don't have one already create a free account with an online photo host. Photobucket, imageshack etc. Upload your pictures, post the [img]----[/img] link presto.

DG123 · 13 July 2011, 08:44 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PHBouche

I'm ready to pull the gun and buy my first Rolex (GMT IIc s/s). So I looked for an AD from the rolex website near my place. Drove to the AD and ask how much the GMT IIc. They said $7,900 then after a few mins looking at the watch and without bargaining they put it down to $7,500 out the door, tax and all. That made me think. 1st: maybe I can get the watch for cheeper maybe $7,000? 2nd: maybe the watch is fake? Well, basically my question is how much can I really get the GMT IIc? And more important how can I tell if its fake? I got the AD from the rolex website so I don't think that they will sell fake rolex right? But for some reason I felt that I was getting scammed. Sorry for all the questions, I'm new to the forum and to Rolex. I just want to at least get the best deal for a REAL Rolex.

chicagofan · 13 July 2011, 09:48 AM

Congrats. Great choices in watch and seller.

vukotab · 13 July 2011, 11:45 AM

Congrats on awesome watch!

Pics?

dooder202 · 13 July 2011, 12:26 PM

Awesome choice and seller!

dddrees · 13 July 2011, 12:29 PM

Congrats, look forward to seeing some PICs.

PHBouche · 14 July 2011, 06:48 AM

Here are the pictures. Sorry it was taken only by my iPhone and yes I have really small wrist.

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310589669.jpg

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310589743.jpg

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310589891.jpg

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310589958.jpg

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310590000.jpg

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310590071.jpg

3 July 2011, 10:00 AM	#1
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	Buying my first rolex I'm ready to pull the gun and buy my first Rolex (GMT IIc s/s). So I looked for an AD from the rolex website near my place. Drove to the AD and ask how much the GMT IIc. They said $7,900 then after a few mins looking at the watch and without bargaining they put it down to $7,500 out the door, tax and all. That made me think. 1st: maybe I can get the watch for cheeper maybe $7,000? 2nd: maybe the watch is fake? Well, basically my question is how much can I really get the GMT IIc? And more important how can I tell if its fake? I got the AD from the rolex website so I don't think that they will sell fake rolex right? But for some reason I felt that I was getting scammed. Sorry for all the questions, I'm new to the forum and to Rolex. I just want to at least get the best deal for a REAL Rolex.

3 July 2011, 10:07 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If its an actual AD, and you can verify by looking on the Roplex Website, then there wouldn't be a scam. I don't have a price Guide handy but I believe the MSRP of a GMTIIC is over 8,000. As to the price you pay it can vary a bit, but sounds like they were willing to give the first time buyer like yourself a decent deal. Many negotiations can go as you explained. They think you want it, soon as you start to walk away they start dropping the price a bit more. It depends on a number of circumstances what one place would offer versus another. Check the for sale section here, then go to other ADs in your area if you have time and are willing to wait. Some people here may do better, but remember they may have an established relationship with an AD already or their Ads maybe offering better deals for one reason or another. If ou wait to long the price they offered may not be the same or Rolex may have increased their price, they only do that about twice every year. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 July 2011, 01:53 PM	#9
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Gosh, bought mine for 6301.01 in oct 09. Glad I did then . cause every increase reduces the chance that I will ever be able to afford another. __________________ Lee

4 July 2011, 10:47 PM	#14
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Good luck with the hunt. Enjoy your time. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

8 July 2011, 02:05 PM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, I cant wait to see the wrist PICs. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 July 2011, 10:14 AM	#3
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	Sorry, but where is the sale section? I would really like to buy it ASAP since like what you said the price goes up 2x a yr.

3 July 2011, 10:21 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I believe the msrp is 7.9K. Also, if they are an AD, rest assured you're buying a genuine watch. Try the FS section here. You'll find a better deal. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2011, 12:28 PM	#7
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	Ok I'll look around here and give it some time?

3 July 2011, 03:18 PM	#10
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Nice choice, hope you get it. Offer the AD 70 one hundred dollar bills, out the door if you don't buy it here. And have em throw in a tune up in 5 years. Get it in writing.

4 July 2011, 10:28 PM	#11
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	Im going to try to go to another ad this wed. If the give it to me at 7k out the door I'll grab it. But do you think I should say a lower amount? Then tell them that I'm going to grab it at 7k if they don't budge?

4 July 2011, 10:33 PM	#12
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	Is 6301.01 too low to ask these days? I want a realistic number to start with so the will not send off the door with my first offer.

4 July 2011, 10:38 PM	#13
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	I think that you should go for it at the AD! Did you try it on?

8 July 2011, 01:53 PM	#15
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	They hunt is over.... now the waiting game starts....can't wait until tuesday!!!

8 July 2011, 02:13 PM	#17
chiniko67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BD Posts: 1	Good luck! You choose a good one

8 July 2011, 02:17 PM	#18
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Congrats on your new watch,lets see the pics when you get it !

8 July 2011, 03:16 PM	#19
CharlieSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Watch: 116710 Posts: 237	Congrats, I'm saving for the same watch. Great choice and lets see the pics when it arrives. Cheers!

9 July 2011, 09:08 AM	#20
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	You will be fine with any of the "trusted sellers" here on the forum. __________________ "The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheeze."

9 July 2011, 09:39 AM	#21
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	I got the watch from David so I'm sure everything will be ok since lots of people from this forum got it from him. I for sure take same pictures of the watch when it gets here and when its being use for my trip to Asia on the 17th of this month!

9 July 2011, 09:44 AM	#22
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	David = The best there is. Damn good choice.

13 July 2011, 08:00 AM	#23
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	Finally got the watch wohoo! Now how do I post some pictures?

13 July 2011, 08:04 AM	#24
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	If you don't have one already create a free account with an online photo host. Photobucket, imageshack etc. Upload your pictures, post the [img]----[/img] link presto. __________________

13 July 2011, 09:48 AM	#26
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats. Great choices in watch and seller.

13 July 2011, 11:45 AM	#27
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Congrats on awesome watch! Pics? __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

13 July 2011, 12:26 PM	#28
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Awesome choice and seller!

13 July 2011, 12:29 PM	#29
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, look forward to seeing some PICs. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 July 2011, 06:48 AM	#30
PHBouche "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hollywood Watch: SMP007/GMTIIC/DSSD Posts: 204	Here are the pictures. Sorry it was taken only by my iPhone and yes I have really small wrist. http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310589669.jpg http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310589743.jpg http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310589891.jpg http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310589958.jpg http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310590000.jpg http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/...1310590071.jpg

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