26405CE in Hong Kong

[wlchuccc]

Please advise where I can get this piece in HK, will be traveling there and like to buy one for my birthday.

Do they offer discount for this piece? If they do, how much discount usually? Thanks.

[wlchuccc]

How about getting it in the UK? Will it be cheaper? Any inputs would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[HK Islandboy]

It's available from the AP boutique, but I've yet to see this with model land at the ADs here (though haven't looked for a month or so).

It's widely available from grey dealers here and you can check chrono24 for a sense of pre-negotiation pricing

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

It's available from the AP boutique, but I've yet to see this with model land at the ADs here (though haven't looked for a month or so).

It's widely available from grey dealers here and you can check chrono24 for a sense of pre-negotiation pricing

Thanks mate. I did search on chrono24 and the cheapest one only sells with less than 10% discount. My budget is tight and I am hoping to get around 15-18% discount.

I am also new to AP. Is this piece difficult to get from ADs? Cheers

[tng11]

Difficult to get any of the new popular ROO models from the AD. Most, if not all reserve these new releases for existing clients.

IFC Mall boutique had one yesterday, but it was being sold as I was picking up my 15202. The boutique is not completely inflexible with discounts, but don't count on it (e.g. I was told no chance on 15202, but was told there would be some discount on the 15400). They do have the most and updated stock in HK though.

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by tng11

Difficult to get any of the new popular ROO models from the AD. Most, if not all reserve these new releases for existing clients.

IFC Mall boutique had one yesterday, but it was being sold as I was picking up my 15202. The boutique is not completely inflexible with discounts, but don't count on it (e.g. I was told no chance on 15202, but was told there would be some discount on the 15400). They do have the most and updated stock in HK though.

Thanks for your info, that is helpful.

[HK Islandboy]

15-18% on the new model sounds a bit optimistic - happy to be proven wrong on that, though

[wlchuccc]

Well someone told me that ADs in HK will offer around 15-18% discount. And I was just hoping it applies to most AP watches if not all.

I am new to AP, is this piece difficult to get from ADs? I saw some available on Chrono24, are they authentic?

[youthagainsttt]

I've visited many AP boutiques recently, picking up my blue 15400 last week. Can you post up a pic of the watch? I'm in China now and Google and any other search engine in English is blocked out

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by wlchuccc

Please advise where I can get this piece in HK, will be traveling there and like to buy one for my birthday.

Do they offer discount for this piece? If they do, how much discount usually? Thanks.

depends on which one. The new one is priced lower than the old so discount is less likely, plus its a new release. The old one with the anthracite dial is priced close to the RG which is crazy to begin with so i would say discount is likely.

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

depends on which one. The new one is priced lower than the old so discount is less likely, plus its a new release. The old one with the anthracite dial is priced close to the RG which is crazy to begin with so i would say discount is likely.

Cheers mate. I am after the new one unfortunately. The new dial is stunning though I like the old one as well

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by wlchuccc

Cheers mate. I am after the new one unfortunately. The new dial is stunning though I like the old one as well

Don't know about HK, but i have yet to see one in the UK at all yet. My usual AD has told me that have not even had 1. At other AD's i frequent I have seen the other 2017 releases but not a single 44 CE.

All this leads me to believe a discount will be difficult.

That said, all the new CE's i have seen on the forums were almost all sourced in Asia for some reason so maybe they are more common there at the moment

[HK Islandboy]

Originally Posted by wlchuccc

Well someone told me that ADs in HK will offer around 15-18% discount. And I was just hoping it applies to most AP watches if not all.

I am new to AP, is this piece difficult to get from ADs? I saw some available on Chrono24, are they authentic?

Last I checked, there was zero stock of the CE or RG 44s in Hong Kong - I've seen 1 TI (and, interestingly, all had the PT). I don't think they have any 44s to discount and those they get seem to be going to customers on their waiting lists.

There are quite a number of grey sellers in HK. While I cannot attest to Chrono24's vetting process, info on number of transactions done, length of time the dealer has been a Trusted Seller and the ability to do face to face transaction would provide some comfort

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

I've visited many AP boutiques recently, picking up my blue 15400 last week. Can you post up a pic of the watch? I'm in China now and Google and any other search engine in English is blocked out

I can't upload a pic for some reason

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Don't know about HK, but i have yet to see one in the UK at all yet. My usual AD has told me that have not even had 1. At other AD's i frequent I have seen the other 2017 releases but not a single 44 CE.

All this leads me to believe a discount will be difficult.

That said, all the new CE's i have seen on the forums were almost all sourced in Asia for some reason so maybe they are more common there at the moment

Thanks mate! It seems that I should wait a bit longer to get my first AP

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Last I checked, there was zero stock of the CE or RG 44s in Hong Kong - I've seen 1 TI (and, interestingly, all had the PT). I don't think they have any 44s to discount and those they get seem to be going to customers on their waiting lists.

There are quite a number of grey sellers in HK. While I cannot attest to Chrono24's vetting process, info on number of transactions done, length of time the dealer has been a Trusted Seller and the ability to do face to face transaction would provide some comfort

I will check when I am there. Do you think the boutique will have one then? It's still cheaper than the price in the uk

[SC11]

You sound like you are in your early days of researching pricing etc, just to be aware legally you will be required to declare the watch on return from HK and pay the UK duty which will cancel out any discount and most likely make it the more expensive route.
(Not trying to be the customs police just giving you the info in case you wasn't aware)

Maybe look at other EU counties to see on pricing and possible discounts?

[tng11]

I'd say be careful with grey market dealers - even though I'm a local, I don't get a great feeling of comfort buying from grey market dealers. You'll deal at those shops mostly in cash, and I don't like the idea of carrying 30K USD in cash around to buy a watch. I could have saved $1000 or so on the grey market for my 15202 compared to buying from the boutique - but the peace of mind I got from buying at the boutique was well worth it.

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by SC11

You sound like you are in your early days of researching pricing etc, just to be aware legally you will be required to declare the watch on return from HK and pay the UK duty which will cancel out any discount and most likely make it the more expensive route.
(Not trying to be the customs police just giving you the info in case you wasn't aware)

Maybe look at other EU counties to see on pricing and possible discounts?

That's true...cheers mate

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by tng11

I'd say be careful with grey market dealers - even though I'm a local, I don't get a great feeling of comfort buying from grey market dealers. You'll deal at those shops mostly in cash, and I don't like the idea of carrying 30K USD in cash around to buy a watch. I could have saved $1000 or so on the grey market for my 15202 compared to buying from the boutique - but the peace of mind I got from buying at the boutique was well worth it.

Well I never buy it from the grey market dealers, even if I do, I will pay by card for any protection that I may entitle to have

[wlchuccc]

https://www.swissluxury.com/audemars....a002ca.02.htm

Anyone tried this? it's the cheapest I can find so far online

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by wlchuccc

https://www.swissluxury.com/audemars....a002ca.02.htm

Anyone tried this? it's the cheapest I can find so far online

shipping from the US its going to be pretty much the same as UK retail once HMRC adds the duty. Cant speak to whether that grey dealer is reputable or not.

As far as buying in person in a other country(non EU) and wearing it back home w/o paying duty people do that all the time, not advocating just stating what people do ( i wouldn't). Having it shipped, there is really no way to not pay import duty as it will be assessed and taxed upon entry and before they even send it out for delivery to you.

[lapince]

Originally Posted by wlchuccc

Well someone told me that ADs in HK will offer around 15-18% discount. And I was just hoping it applies to most AP watches if not all.

I am new to AP, is this piece difficult to get from ADs? I saw some available on Chrono24, are they authentic?

I have bought my share of watches on chrono24, maybe 10-12, never had a problem, but I did my research on the seller, never through private seller, always trusted seller, never had anything wrong happen, just makédue diligence and your research.
If you want the new ce44, which is already 10k less than the previous models, I wouldn't count on 15-18%, would say 10 max, but if you buy in a place like France or Europe where you get tax refund, 10% plus the tax refund makes a hell of a great deal

[AK797]

Originally Posted by wlchuccc

Cheers mate. I am after the new one unfortunately. The new dial is stunning though I like the old one as well

You really sure? I think the anthracite looks better and easy to find here, all blacks are very thin on ground and probably have lists now.

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by lapince

I have bought my share of watches on chrono24, maybe 10-12, never had a problem, but I did my research on the seller, never through private seller, always trusted seller, never had anything wrong happen, just makédue diligence and your research.
If you want the new ce44, which is already 10k less than the previous models, I wouldn't count on 15-18%, would say 10 max, but if you buy in a place like France or Europe where you get tax refund, 10% plus the tax refund makes a hell of a great deal

Thanks for your info. But I can't get a vat refund unfortunately

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by AK797

You really sure? I think the anthracite looks better and easy to find here, all blacks are very thin on ground and probably have lists now.

The new one is more for a formal occasion, just my little cents. And don't get me wrong, I love the old one as well. But I personally prefer the black dial.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by wlchuccc

Thanks for your info. But I can't get a vat refund unfortunately

you can wait until Harrods has one & buy it from them (they will send to the airport) fly anywhere in the EU: AMS, Brussels, Paris, whatever. Get airport pricing around 18% off retail and fly back 30 minutes later. No customs issues and you will get the best deal possible on this model. Or you can deal with the airport store directly. I find it easier to source at the knightsbridge location as i am London based, that way i know it will be at the airport before i book my ticket.

Harrods has the Ti and RG now, but they don't have a new CE at the moment.

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

you can wait until Harrods has one & buy it from them (they will send to the airport) fly anywhere in the EU: AMS, Brussels, Paris, whatever. Get airport pricing around 18% off retail and fly back 30 minutes later. No customs issues and you will get the best deal possible on this model.

Harrods has the Ti and RG now, but they don't have a new CE at the moment.

Sounds like a plan. Do you know anyone there? It's my first AP.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by wlchuccc

Sounds like a plan. Do you know anyone there? It's my first AP.

No. But I'm sure they will put you on a list and call you when one comes in. When they call just tell them to send to the airport and you will be able to pick up in terminal 2. You have to pay before they move the watch usually. If the airport store has one you can pay by bank transfer ahead of time and they will hold it for you.

Plus you will get a ton of harrods rewards points too, probably a few hundred £ of in store credit. Join the rewards program if you are not already a member.

[wlchuccc]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

No. But I'm sure they will put you on a list and call you when one comes in. When they call just tell them to send to the airport and you will be able to pick up in terminal 2. You have to pay before they move the watch usually. If the airport store has one you can pay by bank transfer ahead of time and they will hold it for you.

I will go there today and hopefully not so many people are on the waiting list. I want to get it in sept for my birthday