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BristolCavendish · 22 September 2016, 05:02 PM

Bought my first Rolex last week and the AD went out his way to accomodate the sale. By selling me the watch minus its SS bracelet, I was able to save close to $2,000 off retail. He included a couple of NATO watchstraps and the transaction still carries the full 5-year factory warranty. He mentioned that he could easily sell the stock SS bracelet as a factory replacement later down the road. Since I ordinarily don't wear watch bracelets, this arrangement worked out very well. He also threw in a 2 for 1 dining discount book and 2 lift tickets for the upcoming ski season. No complaints. Interesting forum. Lots of good information.

PatrickJ · 22 September 2016, 05:04 PM

Try and buy the bracelet back off him. It is an essential part of the watch. You may regret the decision later.

G'ed · 22 September 2016, 05:07 PM

Without the glidelock bracelet, that sub is as good as (or even inferior) yachtmaster or GMT.

padi56 · 22 September 2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Bought my first Rolex last week and the AD went out his way to accomodate the sale. By selling me the watch minus its SS bracelet, I was able to save close to $2,000 off retail. He included a couple of NATO watchstraps and the transaction still carries the full 5-year factory warranty. He mentioned that he could easily sell the stock SS bracelet as a factory replacement later down the road. Since I ordinarily don't wear watch bracelets, this arrangement worked out very well. He also threw in a 2 for 1 dining discount book and 2 lift tickets for the upcoming ski season. No complaints. Interesting forum. Lots of good information.

Afraid you did not get any discount from your Rolex AD what you have now is a watch that will be very difficult to sell if needed. Plus many questions asked when you want to have any service done.Afraid what you have done is like buying a new car but to save money without its engine.

mpcdude · 22 September 2016, 05:27 PM

The bracelet is a very crucial element for a Submariner imo.

arcadelt · 22 September 2016, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid what you have done is like buying a new car but to save money without its engine.

That's a bit extreme. Surely the equivalent of a car engine is the watch's movement. He might have bought the car without the doors, which is fine if you are going to hang onto the car for life and enjoy an open air driving experience.

Turpentine · 22 September 2016, 05:30 PM

Welcome and congrats on your new Sub! If that's the way you want your sub, then you got a good deal. Nothing wrong with that!

Ruud Van Driver · 22 September 2016, 05:43 PM

Not the way I would have gone about it but as long as you're happy, job done

Jacobson · 22 September 2016, 05:52 PM

Not really a discount as a substantial portion of the watch is missing.

If this is what the OP wants then good on him.

Xeer · 22 September 2016, 06:16 PM

You should find out how much that gildelock bracelet is worth.. your AD got a deal right there.

brandrea · 22 September 2016, 06:20 PM

I did not know an AD could sell the watch piece meal like this

I suppose they own it and can chose to do what they want.

Welcome to the forum

Shichinin · 22 September 2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickJ

Try and buy the bracelet back off him. It is an essential part of the watch. You may regret the decision later.

Agreed

japenney · 22 September 2016, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shichinin

agreed

x3

7shaun7 · 22 September 2016, 07:08 PM

Enjoy the sub and welcome

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Muzz · 22 September 2016, 07:25 PM

Congratulations!!! As long as you are happy with the deal, that is all that matters!

osamu · 22 September 2016, 07:35 PM

yea to each their own, if you know you're never going to wear the bracelet, and plan on keeping the watch, I guess it can be a win-win for you.

travisb · 22 September 2016, 07:38 PM

Congrats on the Sub! Sounds like you're happy and that's what matters. I agree that there was really no discount as the bracelet sells for over 2k by itself.

Chadridv · 22 September 2016, 07:42 PM

As others have mentioned you didn't really get a discount sorry to say. The bracelet msrp is close to 2k I believe, and unfortunately Any difference in your favor is easily lost in difficulty to sell a watch minus one of its best features.

That said if you're happy that's great. Congrats. If you like rubber straps definitely check out Everest Straps. They make some super quality stuff that looks great, especially on your standard SubC

dabbotjordan · 22 September 2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickJ

Try and buy the bracelet back off him. It is an essential part of the watch. You may regret the decision later.

Good luck with that! AD is gonna sting you when/if you try and buy the bracelet!
What seems like a good deal,is gonna bite you in the butt!(that's if you give a monkey about the bracelet!)

THC · 22 September 2016, 08:38 PM

Yikes.....

Evad3 · 22 September 2016, 08:39 PM

Congrats on your new watch!
I would want the bracelet even just for resale purposes, but each to their own

1William · 22 September 2016, 08:59 PM

You can do what you want and it appears you have. I would have purchased the watch with the bracelet. Took it off if it did not suit me and used other straps. When I wanted to use it I would put it on. Get ready if you ever try to sell it minus the bracelet. I would go back to the seller and get it back.

mailman · 22 September 2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by arcadelt

That's a bit extreme. Surely the equivalent of a car engine is the watch's movement. He might have bought the car without the doors, which is fine if you are going to hang onto the car for life and enjoy an open air driving experience.

Like a Jeep

Racerdj · 22 September 2016, 09:14 PM

I highly recommend getting the bracelet in your possession so you will have it when you sell.

beshannon · 22 September 2016, 09:20 PM

Congrats!

You do know that you did not receive a discount, right?

You bought 2K less product.

GoingPlaces · 22 September 2016, 09:22 PM

Needs the bracelet. I'd go back and get it.

Token74 · 22 September 2016, 09:27 PM

Not a discount, but a decent deal if you don't want the bracelet. You can always buy a bracelet with the money you saved at a later time (assuming the money you saved is the equivalent of the cost of a new bracelet), and of course if you never sell and never want it on the bracelet, then you have genuinely saved yourself a load of cash that would otherwise be sat in a drawer.

Congrats.

P.S. I have never really worn watches on bracelets, until I tried a modern Rolex, their bracelets really are superb. So don't rule it out.

slide13 · 22 September 2016, 09:28 PM

Cool! Bracelets aren't for everyone and I love a diver on a NATO! If you know you're going to keep the watch and you don't like bracelets then I think you did well...$2k is a big savings! I might have done the same myself as I too don't love bracelets typically.

TheVTCGuy · 22 September 2016, 09:52 PM

What shocks me, is that an AD would actually conduct that transaction...

I know mine sure would not sell (what equates to) part of a Rolex.

padi56 · 22 September 2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

What shocks me, is that an AD would actually conduct that transaction...

I know mine sure would not sell (what equates to) part of a Rolex.

Have to agree on that one and I would think it was against Rolex policy especially in the USA.

22 September 2016, 05:02 PM	#1
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	$2K AD Discount on New Submariner Bought my first Rolex last week and the AD went out his way to accomodate the sale. By selling me the watch minus its SS bracelet, I was able to save close to $2,000 off retail. He included a couple of NATO watchstraps and the transaction still carries the full 5-year factory warranty. He mentioned that he could easily sell the stock SS bracelet as a factory replacement later down the road. Since I ordinarily don't wear watch bracelets, this arrangement worked out very well. He also threw in a 2 for 1 dining discount book and 2 lift tickets for the upcoming ski season. No complaints. Interesting forum. Lots of good information.

22 September 2016, 05:43 PM	#8
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Not the way I would have gone about it but as long as you're happy, job done __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 September 2016, 08:39 PM	#21
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	Congrats on your new watch! I would want the bracelet even just for resale purposes, but each to their own __________________ Current: NOS 14060m , 216570 Polar Previous: 116710BLNR, 114060, 2x NOS 14060m

22 September 2016, 09:14 PM	#24
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I highly recommend getting the bracelet in your possession so you will have it when you sell. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

22 September 2016, 09:20 PM	#25
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Congrats! You do know that you did not receive a discount, right? You bought 2K less product. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

22 September 2016, 05:04 PM	#2
PatrickJ Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: England Posts: 456	Try and buy the bracelet back off him. It is an essential part of the watch. You may regret the decision later.

22 September 2016, 05:07 PM	#3
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Without the glidelock bracelet, that sub is as good as (or even inferior) yachtmaster or GMT.

22 September 2016, 05:27 PM	#5
mpcdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: South Korea Posts: 205	The bracelet is a very crucial element for a Submariner imo.

22 September 2016, 05:30 PM	#7
Turpentine "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 265	Welcome and congrats on your new Sub! If that's the way you want your sub, then you got a good deal. Nothing wrong with that!

22 September 2016, 05:52 PM	#9
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 670	Not really a discount as a substantial portion of the watch is missing. If this is what the OP wants then good on him.

22 September 2016, 06:16 PM	#10
Xeer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 179	You should find out how much that gildelock bracelet is worth.. your AD got a deal right there.

22 September 2016, 06:20 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,088	I did not know an AD could sell the watch piece meal like this I suppose they own it and can chose to do what they want. Welcome to the forum

22 September 2016, 07:08 PM	#14
7shaun7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GB Watch: dssd daytonaC AK2 Posts: 178	Enjoy the sub and welcome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 September 2016, 07:25 PM	#15
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Congratulations!!! As long as you are happy with the deal, that is all that matters!

22 September 2016, 07:35 PM	#16
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	yea to each their own, if you know you're never going to wear the bracelet, and plan on keeping the watch, I guess it can be a win-win for you.

22 September 2016, 07:38 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Congrats on the Sub! Sounds like you're happy and that's what matters. I agree that there was really no discount as the bracelet sells for over 2k by itself.

22 September 2016, 07:42 PM	#18
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	As others have mentioned you didn't really get a discount sorry to say. The bracelet msrp is close to 2k I believe, and unfortunately Any difference in your favor is easily lost in difficulty to sell a watch minus one of its best features. That said if you're happy that's great. Congrats. If you like rubber straps definitely check out Everest Straps. They make some super quality stuff that looks great, especially on your standard SubC

22 September 2016, 08:38 PM	#20
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Yikes.....

22 September 2016, 08:59 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	You can do what you want and it appears you have. I would have purchased the watch with the bracelet. Took it off if it did not suit me and used other straps. When I wanted to use it I would put it on. Get ready if you ever try to sell it minus the bracelet. I would go back to the seller and get it back.

22 September 2016, 09:22 PM	#26
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Needs the bracelet. I'd go back and get it.

22 September 2016, 09:27 PM	#27
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Not a discount, but a decent deal if you don't want the bracelet. You can always buy a bracelet with the money you saved at a later time (assuming the money you saved is the equivalent of the cost of a new bracelet), and of course if you never sell and never want it on the bracelet, then you have genuinely saved yourself a load of cash that would otherwise be sat in a drawer. Congrats. P.S. I have never really worn watches on bracelets, until I tried a modern Rolex, their bracelets really are superb. So don't rule it out. __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

22 September 2016, 09:28 PM	#28
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 1,003	Cool! Bracelets aren't for everyone and I love a diver on a NATO! If you know you're going to keep the watch and you don't like bracelets then I think you did well...$2k is a big savings! I might have done the same myself as I too don't love bracelets typically.

22 September 2016, 09:52 PM	#29
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	What shocks me, is that an AD would actually conduct that transaction... I know mine sure would not sell (what equates to) part of a Rolex.

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