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Old 10 August 2008, 03:39 AM   #1
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What's A Good Price For A NIB GMT II Rootbeer

D-series, Oyster bracelet, NIB, at an AD.

If I could get such a watch, what would be a good price for it?

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Old 10 August 2008, 04:27 AM   #2
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old retail less 10%???
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Old 10 August 2008, 04:32 AM   #3
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I saw one on a site (something 'wrist') earlier this week and it was $5600US.
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Old 10 August 2008, 04:56 AM   #4
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Link below: www.swiss-wrist.com. I don't know ANYTHING about this site - it is just a reference I came across while browsing! Seek advise in the 'watch out' forum first.

ITEM CODE:
16713-BRONZE

Rolex GMT II Perfect Like New Steel and Gold Model 16713 w/Bronze Dial and Two Tone Bronze Bezel-90's Collector's Item

List Price: $7,100.00
Competitor Price: $5,545.00
Swiss-Wrist Price: $5,500.00
Exclusive Price: $5,400.00
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Old 10 August 2008, 05:02 AM   #5
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Perhaps I wasn't clear.

I am speaking of a new, never been sold before Rootbeer obtained from a brick-and-mortar AD. TT Oyster bracelet. TT bezel insert.








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Link below: www.swiss-wrist.com. I don't know ANYTHING about this site - it is just a reference I came across while browsing! Seek advise in the 'watch out' forum first.

ITEM CODE:
16713-BRONZE

Rolex GMT II Perfect Like New Steel and Gold Model 16713 w/Bronze Dial and Two Tone Bronze Bezel-90's Collector's Item

List Price: $7,100.00
Competitor Price: $5,545.00
Swiss-Wrist Price: $5,500.00
Exclusive Price: $5,400.00
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Old 10 August 2008, 05:05 AM   #6
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$7,000 + would be my guess.
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Old 10 August 2008, 05:45 AM   #7
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Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to much.
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Old 10 August 2008, 06:15 AM   #8
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Retail price. Being that you are in LA, its difficult to get discounts on the west coast. If you can, I guess it depends on how bad they want to sell it (and how many watches you've bought from them). So, the best price is whatever you can buy it for.
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Old 10 August 2008, 06:18 AM   #9
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Perhaps I wasn't clear.

I am speaking of a new, never been sold before Rootbeer obtained from a brick-and-mortar AD. TT Oyster bracelet. TT bezel insert.




Sounds like a needle in a haystack to me. That will be like finding a 1986 Lexus that hasn't been cranked.
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Old 10 August 2008, 07:42 AM   #10
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I've located the watch. They want $8950.00 and they will probably _not_ discount.

I'm guessing that $8950.00 was not the Rolex list price when they acquired that D-series piece.

I thought maybe some of the Rootbeeristas here would have some insight into what a fair retail price would be, given that it is brand new and from an AD.




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Sounds like a needle in a haystack to me. That will be like finding a 1986 Lexus that hasn't been cranked.
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Old 10 August 2008, 07:59 AM   #11
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I've located the watch. They want $8950.00 and they will probably _not_ discount.

I'm guessing that $8950.00 was not the Rolex list price when they acquired that D-series piece.

I thought maybe some of the Rootbeeristas here would have some insight into what a fair retail price would be, given that it is brand new and from an AD.

This is the best I can do, in 2007 the 116713 was priced at $8,925, so $8,950 is way too expensive IMO for a 16713.
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Old 10 August 2008, 10:08 AM   #12
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Sorry. I don't follow your thinking on this. Why is $25 over list "way too expensive" for a watch that no one can source anymore?

You understand that this is a new watch from an AD, right?












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This is the best I can do, in 2007 the 116713 was priced at $8,925, so $8,950 is way too expensive IMO for a 16713.
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Old 10 August 2008, 10:27 AM   #13
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Sorry. I don't follow your thinking on this. Why is $25 over list "way too expensive" for a watch that no one can source anymore?

You understand that this is a new watch from an AD, right?




Yes I understand this is a new watch, however a D serial was from 2005, when the price was a lot less. This watch has not been available for almost two years, and the fact that an AD has it and does not want to give you a discount is complete BS IMHO. Keep looking or make them an offer 2K less.
Edit: If it's Ben Bridge or another large chain, I would keep shopping.
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Old 10 August 2008, 02:54 PM   #14
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Okay, let's put it this way: Has anyone on TRF seen a NIB Rootbeer for sale at an AD in the last month? Anywhere?




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Yes I understand this is a new watch, however a D serial was from 2005, when the price was a lot less. This watch has not been available for almost two years, and the fact that an AD has it and does not want to give you a discount is complete BS IMHO. Keep looking or make them an offer 2K less.
Edit: If it's Ben Bridge or another large chain, I would keep shopping.
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Old 10 August 2008, 03:12 PM   #15
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I've seen a nib rootbeer last month but I guess its the same place you are looking at.
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Old 11 August 2008, 09:27 AM   #16
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I saw a BNIB rootbeer D series in Newjersey.AD
wants full list.
There out there.Just have to do the leg work.

According to most people here they all think
a D series is to old.I own several D series
and there just as good as the latest Z and M's.

GOODLUCK with your quest.
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Old 11 August 2008, 10:45 AM   #17
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Sounds like a needle in a haystack to me. That will be like finding a 1986 Lexus that hasn't been cranked.
It isn't quite that rare. Finding a 1986 Lexus would be rare indeed.

The company was founded in 1989.
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Old 11 August 2008, 11:15 AM   #18
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This is the best I can do, in 2007 the 116713 was priced at $8,925, so $8,950 is way too expensive IMO for a 16713.
~Scott

Isn't the 116713 the TT GMT IIc?
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