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davenotize · 9 June 2014, 10:54 AM

Hey guys, wanted to share my experience at my local AD (the one we all know). I've been contemplating the idea of buying a Rolex for my wife so we decided to go to the store this afternoon just to look and try a couple of watches to get a feel of what she likes. I know she was always in love with the Datejust Roman and oyster, but I suggested a bigger face Rolex since she is used to big watches, so we started looking at the sports line and then there it was..... a Black dial Milgauss that right when she tried it on, she didn't want to take it off. Obviously the red wine they offered me slowly but surely opened my wallet without me even knowing. So we went over the numbers on the Datejust at $6.6k and then the Milgauss that was $7,650 which was out of the question but at the same time I didn't want to kill my wife's vibe as she was very excited, and I also didn't want to extend my budget more than what I originally had in mind. so, out of nowhere the manager introduces himself and says...by the way guys today we have a special price on this Milgauss since is the last one and you can take it home for $5,850. I was in such good mood

and with that price I had to pull the trigger. so my question is, is it normal for ADs to discount about 24% on a SS watch just like that? I know that there is basically no negotiation on SS models. I appreciate your input!!! PS. the only issue is that they have to hold the watch until Friday to process the sale. Wife is super happy and can't wait until then. I'll post some pic when we pick it up.!!!

SaddleSC · 9 June 2014, 10:59 AM

Congratulations on the new Milgauss...it sounds like you got a great deal!

When people typically discuss the difficulty in obtaining discounts on SS models they are referring more specifically to the Submariner, GMT and Daytona. ADs are more likely to negotiate on slower-selling (or slightly less popular) models like the EXP, EXPII and Milgauss. Either way, 24% is an excellent discount on that watch...you did great!

Danny83 · 9 June 2014, 11:07 AM

Yes good deal me, never heard of having to wait though when it is in stock.

AS1 · 9 June 2014, 11:08 AM

nicely done!

Maxy · 9 June 2014, 11:08 AM

Congrats.. sometimes I feel I didn't bargain enough!

Which Milgauss was it? Green, Black or White?

psv · 9 June 2014, 11:15 AM

Yes, that is a good deal. What is the serial number? It is possible that it has been sitting in the case for a while and he simply wanted to move it. It is a volume game, if you don't sell enough watches, Rolex will cut you off.

submariner66 · 9 June 2014, 11:15 AM

Nice choice to make her happy! Lets see a wrist shot!

sea-dweller · 9 June 2014, 11:16 AM

Congrats!

Old Expat Beast · 9 June 2014, 11:19 AM

That's a very good AD price, or even grey price. Some top sellers have been offering them on TRF at just under 7k recently.

mjm800 · 9 June 2014, 11:24 AM

Sounds like a good deal to me. I don't even like the Milgauss and I think I would have bought it at that price and then try to flip it.

TheDraftsman · 9 June 2014, 11:25 AM

I made a cash offer last weekend on a 216570 black dial here in CT and could not get the AD to come down even 10% off. I haven't decided yet but I might be buying two watches to get the discount I want. Apparently ExpII are big sellers around here contrary to what people say on the forums.

Congrats on your Milgauss and to answer your question, a discount on a S/S any model is not the norm around these parts and I have found with some AD's it's timing.

Urosfan · 9 June 2014, 11:27 AM

Congrats

tkerrmd · 9 June 2014, 11:33 AM

Wow that's an amazing deal!! Were are the pics????

Congrats to your wife!!!

KINGROLESAR · 9 June 2014, 11:49 AM

I think this type of discounting will become the new normal.

davenotize · 9 June 2014, 11:52 AM

Thanks guys!!, that's what they said. I have to pick it up on Friday maybe it was because they we're only able to do the discount on a certain date but didn't want to lose a potential customer. I forgot to see the serial tag, but I called the store and he said it was a 2014 without a doubt. Happy wife happy life!! wrist shots coming soon!!

BaltimoreBrian · 9 June 2014, 11:57 AM

Well done sir!

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btinl · 9 June 2014, 11:58 AM

Good deal!

Duey · 9 June 2014, 12:04 PM

If discounts like this do become the new normal with smaller AD's I think we'll be seeing more Rolex Boutiques and less AD's

Old Expat Beast · 9 June 2014, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's a very good AD price, or even grey price. Some top sellers have been offering them on TRF at just under 7k recently.

I need to correct myself here...I thought you were talking about the Milgauss GV, not the Black. The above comment refers to the GV. Sorry.

The full price they quoted you is very close to the GV AD price here in HK.

bzabodyn · 9 June 2014, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

If discounts like this do become the new normal with smaller AD's I think we'll be seeing more Rolex Boutiques and less AD's

We're going to see this anyways...

BZ

Starbucksboss · 9 June 2014, 12:10 PM

Great deal on a super watch

franzy · 9 June 2014, 12:12 PM

Out of curiosity, why do you think that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KINGROLESAR

I think this type of discounting will become the new normal.

BZA · 9 June 2014, 12:17 PM

Congrats Dave what a lovely story!

Tokyo Time · 9 June 2014, 12:18 PM

Red wine? 24% discount? Cheese n' rice that is nice!

Kobayashi · 9 June 2014, 12:19 PM

The black dial Milgauss is being discontinued with the new blue dial taking its place so the AD was probably clearing inventory. You received a great deal. Sometimes it's about luck and timing :). Congrats!

watchwatcher · 9 June 2014, 01:00 PM

Good deal...congrats,

sportsmaven20 · 9 June 2014, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Wow that's an amazing deal!! Were are the pics????

Congrats to your wife!!!

x2...you did VERY well Dave...congrats!

Thatguy · 9 June 2014, 01:10 PM

Nice pick up!

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HogwldFLTR · 9 June 2014, 01:22 PM

What a great price and watch; congratulations to the both of you. You're lucky.

anothernewphone · 9 June 2014, 02:15 PM

Why did they have to hold it until Friday? I've never heard of that.

9 June 2014, 10:54 AM	#1
davenotize "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: robert Location: N. Carolina Watch: 116500 Posts: 195	Did I score at my AD today? Hey guys, wanted to share my experience at my local AD (the one we all know). I've been contemplating the idea of buying a Rolex for my wife so we decided to go to the store this afternoon just to look and try a couple of watches to get a feel of what she likes. I know she was always in love with the Datejust Roman and oyster, but I suggested a bigger face Rolex since she is used to big watches, so we started looking at the sports line and then there it was..... a Black dial Milgauss that right when she tried it on, she didn't want to take it off. Obviously the red wine they offered me slowly but surely opened my wallet without me even knowing. So we went over the numbers on the Datejust at $6.6k and then the Milgauss that was $7,650 which was out of the question but at the same time I didn't want to kill my wife's vibe as she was very excited, and I also didn't want to extend my budget more than what I originally had in mind. so, out of nowhere the manager introduces himself and says...by the way guys today we have a special price on this Milgauss since is the last one and you can take it home for $5,850. I was in such good mood and with that price I had to pull the trigger. so my question is, is it normal for ADs to discount about 24% on a SS watch just like that? I know that there is basically no negotiation on SS models. I appreciate your input!!! PS. the only issue is that they have to hold the watch until Friday to process the sale. Wife is super happy and can't wait until then. I'll post some pic when we pick it up.!!!

9 June 2014, 10:59 AM	#2
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Congratulations on the new Milgauss...it sounds like you got a great deal! When people typically discuss the difficulty in obtaining discounts on SS models they are referring more specifically to the Submariner, GMT and Daytona. ADs are more likely to negotiate on slower-selling (or slightly less popular) models like the EXP, EXPII and Milgauss. Either way, 24% is an excellent discount on that watch...you did great! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

9 June 2014, 11:24 AM	#10
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Sounds like a good deal to me. I don't even like the Milgauss and I think I would have bought it at that price and then try to flip it. __________________

9 June 2014, 11:49 AM	#14
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	I think this type of discounting will become the new normal. __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

9 June 2014, 12:17 PM	#23
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Congrats Dave what a lovely story! __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

9 June 2014, 11:07 AM	#3
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Yes good deal me, never heard of having to wait though when it is in stock.

9 June 2014, 11:08 AM	#4
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	nicely done!

9 June 2014, 11:08 AM	#5
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Congrats.. sometimes I feel I didn't bargain enough! Which Milgauss was it? Green, Black or White?

9 June 2014, 11:15 AM	#6
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Yes, that is a good deal. What is the serial number? It is possible that it has been sitting in the case for a while and he simply wanted to move it. It is a volume game, if you don't sell enough watches, Rolex will cut you off.

9 June 2014, 11:15 AM	#7
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Nice choice to make her happy! Lets see a wrist shot!

9 June 2014, 11:16 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

9 June 2014, 11:19 AM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	That's a very good AD price, or even grey price. Some top sellers have been offering them on TRF at just under 7k recently.

9 June 2014, 11:25 AM	#11
TheDraftsman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Shoreline CT Watch: SD4000 Posts: 60	I made a cash offer last weekend on a 216570 black dial here in CT and could not get the AD to come down even 10% off. I haven't decided yet but I might be buying two watches to get the discount I want. Apparently ExpII are big sellers around here contrary to what people say on the forums. Congrats on your Milgauss and to answer your question, a discount on a S/S any model is not the norm around these parts and I have found with some AD's it's timing.

9 June 2014, 11:27 AM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

9 June 2014, 11:33 AM	#13
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Wow that's an amazing deal!! Were are the pics???? Congrats to your wife!!!

9 June 2014, 11:52 AM	#15
davenotize "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: robert Location: N. Carolina Watch: 116500 Posts: 195	Thanks guys!!, that's what they said. I have to pick it up on Friday maybe it was because they we're only able to do the discount on a certain date but didn't want to lose a potential customer. I forgot to see the serial tag, but I called the store and he said it was a 2014 without a doubt. Happy wife happy life!! wrist shots coming soon!!

9 June 2014, 11:57 AM	#16
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Well done sir! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2014, 11:58 AM	#17
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,973	Good deal!

9 June 2014, 12:04 PM	#18
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	If discounts like this do become the new normal with smaller AD's I think we'll be seeing more Rolex Boutiques and less AD's

9 June 2014, 12:10 PM	#21
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	Great deal on a super watch

9 June 2014, 12:18 PM	#24
Tokyo Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Douglas Location: Tokyo Watch: but don't touch Posts: 481	Red wine? 24% discount? Cheese n' rice that is nice!

9 June 2014, 12:19 PM	#25
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Did I score at my AD today? The black dial Milgauss is being discontinued with the new blue dial taking its place so the AD was probably clearing inventory. You received a great deal. Sometimes it's about luck and timing :). Congrats!

9 June 2014, 01:00 PM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Good deal...congrats,

9 June 2014, 01:10 PM	#28
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Nice pick up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2014, 01:22 PM	#29
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	What a great price and watch; congratulations to the both of you. You're lucky. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

9 June 2014, 02:15 PM	#30
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Why did they have to hold it until Friday? I've never heard of that.

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