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sachit · 3 March 2017, 09:33 PM

Boutique asking for plus 5k USD than the retail prize. Is it worth ? I'm told people already in line to pay the extra premium. What you guys will do ..

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HL65 · 3 March 2017, 09:37 PM

What will I do or better yet what did I do? I bought it for retail and would personally not pay a premium. To each his own and depends on how badly one wants one.

MonBK · 3 March 2017, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sachit

Boutique asking for plus 5k USD than the retail prize. Is it worth ? I'm told people already in line to pay the extra premium. What you guys will do ..

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What will you do?

brandrea · 3 March 2017, 09:50 PM

Nope, I wouldn't pay over retail.

Starwalker · 3 March 2017, 09:55 PM

that is extortion! I would take the boutique name down and report it to the HQ.

ejvette · 3 March 2017, 09:56 PM

NO!

Ian Macdermott · 3 March 2017, 09:57 PM

No I would rather poke myself in the eye with a sharp pencil, its only a mass produced watch. There are plenty of other overpriced watches in the world.

THC · 3 March 2017, 10:02 PM

the heart wants what the heart wants... if you have the means, do it. If ever re selling it, though, you will take a big bath on it.

Muzz · 3 March 2017, 10:03 PM

I would not pay a penny over retail either. I am cheap like that.

dddl · 3 March 2017, 10:03 PM

Nope... retail only and preferably with a discount.

SeaDweller50 · 3 March 2017, 10:04 PM

Please don't.

77T · 3 March 2017, 10:16 PM

ADs doing that have been recently advised to cease the practice per a thread I read on TRF recently. Grey market sellers here regularly fetch $3000 over MSRP. It's typical when supply falls short of demand.

Now as for the question - presuming you must have a 116500 - the calculus is when the 3 curves meet. That is, the demand curve, the supply curve and Rolex's MSRP curve. If white dial 116520 history is any help, the people who waited years on "the list" to buy one from their AD experienced an almost 30%* rise in MSRP while they waited. So - $5000 over MSRP wouldn't seem financially feasible if you simply use NPV calculations; but $3000 over MSRP looks sensible. [edit: sensible unless you can invest and earn more than 10% per annum on the current $12,400 MSRP and outstrip the Rolex inflation rate]

* $2500 rise in the 3 years 2007-2010 > $7900 to $10400USD > https://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.php

beshannon · 3 March 2017, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sachit

Boutique asking for plus 5k USD than the retail prize. Is it worth ? I'm told people already in line to pay the extra premium. What you guys will do ..

It is a watch.

The only relevant question is how much will you pay?

regnant · 3 March 2017, 10:22 PM

I didn't pay over retail and I think it's worth the wait rather than paying ridiculous money �� from it. I know it sounds easy

vazquez1085 · 3 March 2017, 10:31 PM

It's easier said than done, but I say wait it out. It's absolutely worth the wait, you'll appreciate the watch more (or you'll change your mind and fall in love with something else), and you won't pay a penny above retail. Resellers are price gauging and taking advantage of the consumers demand and that's not right, but the reason they continue to do it is because people continue to pay up.

Bluside · 3 March 2017, 10:38 PM

It's not worth it to me. But, I'm not obsessed on having one.

Spartacus · 3 March 2017, 10:48 PM

I have a feeling that in 18 days demand will shift towards another new model.

VinnieVegas · 3 March 2017, 10:50 PM

No, I wouldn't.

subtona · 3 March 2017, 10:51 PM

If you want one and you want it now with no waiting then you have to pay for itt.

Watch Professor · 3 March 2017, 10:56 PM

Absolutely not. I'm very surprised a boutique is doing this. I would report it to Rolex HQ.

ijpx · 3 March 2017, 11:07 PM

Assuming you are talking about in India, you probably need to find out what is the situation there for Daytona? Any AD (Boutique) selling at retail price?

yannis · 3 March 2017, 11:08 PM

I would get it at MSRP at the most.

dominic.warren · 3 March 2017, 11:11 PM

Your money your call. If its worth it to ya do it. I personally don't like it that much to pay a premium. But I also have not seen one in the flesh.

Etschell · 3 March 2017, 11:11 PM

no. its a watch.

benlee · 3 March 2017, 11:12 PM

It's a nice watch but personally, I won't pay for any watch over retail. I don't like to be fleeced.

Masteryacht · 3 March 2017, 11:14 PM

No way! That's why I don't have one yet.

landroverking · 3 March 2017, 11:23 PM

No imho

droptopman · 3 March 2017, 11:29 PM

I would not but I do not care much for Daytona's.
If the only way I could get a no date Sub was to pay over retail...I would pay a premium because I like the watch that much. Fortunately the models I like can still be had under msrp.
Your money your call. How much do you really want it.

Star Ferry · 3 March 2017, 11:35 PM

If they had a line of people willing to pay $17,400 for that watch, they wouldn't have wasted their time trying to sell it to you...

In terms of value, you can probably flip it for 13 or 14 grand but I'm not sure about $17K

Naples09 · 3 March 2017, 11:35 PM

That's way to high. I paid $12,400 shipped.

3 March 2017, 09:33 PM	#1
sachit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: india Posts: 455	Is it worth paying extra for Daytona C ? Boutique asking for plus 5k USD than the retail prize. Is it worth ? I'm told people already in line to pay the extra premium. What you guys will do .. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2017, 09:37 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	What will I do or better yet what did I do? I bought it for retail and would personally not pay a premium. To each his own and depends on how badly one wants one. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 March 2017, 09:55 PM	#5
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	that is extortion! I would take the boutique name down and report it to the HQ. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

3 March 2017, 09:56 PM	#6
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	NO! __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

3 March 2017, 10:03 PM	#10
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 905	Nope... retail only and preferably with a discount. __________________ dive deep dive long 1503 16263 16610 228238 16623

3 March 2017, 09:50 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Nope, I wouldn't pay over retail.

3 March 2017, 09:57 PM	#7
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	No I would rather poke myself in the eye with a sharp pencil, its only a mass produced watch. There are plenty of other overpriced watches in the world.

3 March 2017, 10:02 PM	#8
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	the heart wants what the heart wants... if you have the means, do it. If ever re selling it, though, you will take a big bath on it.

3 March 2017, 10:03 PM	#9
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I would not pay a penny over retail either. I am cheap like that.

3 March 2017, 10:04 PM	#11
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Please don't.

3 March 2017, 10:16 PM	#12
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Is it worth paying extra for Daytona C ? ADs doing that have been recently advised to cease the practice per a thread I read on TRF recently. Grey market sellers here regularly fetch $3000 over MSRP. It's typical when supply falls short of demand. Now as for the question - presuming you must have a 116500 - the calculus is when the 3 curves meet. That is, the demand curve, the supply curve and Rolex's MSRP curve. If white dial 116520 history is any help, the people who waited years on "the list" to buy one from their AD experienced an almost 30%* rise in MSRP while they waited. So - $5000 over MSRP wouldn't seem financially feasible if you simply use NPV calculations; but $3000 over MSRP looks sensible. [edit: sensible unless you can invest and earn more than 10% per annum on the current $12,400 MSRP and outstrip the Rolex inflation rate] * $2500 rise in the 3 years 2007-2010 > $7900 to $10400USD > https://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.php __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is? Last edited by 77T; 3 March 2017 at 10:41 PM.. Reason: Added info as [edit]

3 March 2017, 10:22 PM	#14
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I didn't pay over retail and I think it's worth the wait rather than paying ridiculous money �� from it. I know it sounds easy __________________

3 March 2017, 10:31 PM	#15
vazquez1085 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: James Location: New York Watch: 116618LB Posts: 64	It's easier said than done, but I say wait it out. It's absolutely worth the wait, you'll appreciate the watch more (or you'll change your mind and fall in love with something else), and you won't pay a penny above retail. Resellers are price gauging and taking advantage of the consumers demand and that's not right, but the reason they continue to do it is because people continue to pay up.

3 March 2017, 10:38 PM	#16
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	It's not worth it to me. But, I'm not obsessed on having one.

3 March 2017, 10:48 PM	#17
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	I have a feeling that in 18 days demand will shift towards another new model.

3 March 2017, 10:50 PM	#18
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	No, I wouldn't. __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

3 March 2017, 10:51 PM	#19
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	If you want one and you want it now with no waiting then you have to pay for itt. __________________

3 March 2017, 10:56 PM	#20
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Absolutely not. I'm very surprised a boutique is doing this. I would report it to Rolex HQ. __________________

3 March 2017, 11:07 PM	#21
ijpx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Japan Posts: 238	Assuming you are talking about in India, you probably need to find out what is the situation there for Daytona? Any AD (Boutique) selling at retail price?

3 March 2017, 11:08 PM	#22
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I would get it at MSRP at the most. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

3 March 2017, 11:11 PM	#23
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Your money your call. If its worth it to ya do it. I personally don't like it that much to pay a premium. But I also have not seen one in the flesh.

3 March 2017, 11:11 PM	#24
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	no. its a watch. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

3 March 2017, 11:12 PM	#25
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	It's a nice watch but personally, I won't pay for any watch over retail. I don't like to be fleeced. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

3 March 2017, 11:14 PM	#26
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	No way! That's why I don't have one yet.

3 March 2017, 11:23 PM	#27
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No imho

3 March 2017, 11:29 PM	#28
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Is it worth paying extra for Daytona C ? I would not but I do not care much for Daytona's. If the only way I could get a no date Sub was to pay over retail...I would pay a premium because I like the watch that much. Fortunately the models I like can still be had under msrp. Your money your call. How much do you really want it. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

3 March 2017, 11:35 PM	#29
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	If they had a line of people willing to pay $17,400 for that watch, they wouldn't have wasted their time trying to sell it to you... In terms of value, you can probably flip it for 13 or 14 grand but I'm not sure about $17K

3 March 2017, 11:35 PM	#30
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	That's way to high. I paid $12,400 shipped.

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