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hoxha · 31 December 2008, 07:35 AM

I've decided to buy my first rolex for my birthday at the end of January, probably a sub nd or Air King. I live and work in the UK but I'm currently in Canada (Calgary) for the holidays and trying to figure out if it makes more sense to pick one up now (and save on taxes) or wait till I get back home (and save on the exchange rate). Any thoughts?

Thanks!

cody p · 31 December 2008, 07:38 AM

j vair anderson or brinkhaus? buy local, support our economy!

eric23 · 31 December 2008, 07:44 AM

I was just at J Vair Anderson (downtown Calgary) and they are giving 10% off list and maybe 20% off on older stock. The CAD list on a SS AK is $4400 and a Sub ND is $5420 there is only 5% tax in Calgary. I am not sure on UK list prices are. Maybe someone on the fourm from the UK would know?

eric23 · 31 December 2008, 07:47 AM

Also Welcome to TRF!

It is a great site.

There are a few people on here that live in Calgary.

chenx15 · 31 December 2008, 07:49 AM

Canada and being in calgary makes things even sweeter

BZA · 31 December 2008, 08:03 AM

Hi hoxha - there are deals to be made in the UK.

Why don't you call a few ADs in your UK hometown (from Canada) and try and cut a deal?

You can then compare to the prices at your Canadian ADs

al_bongo · 31 December 2008, 08:17 AM

What is the dilemma here? Where is it cheapest?

Cato · 31 December 2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by eric23

I was just at J Vair Anderson (downtown Calgary) and they are giving 10% off list and maybe 20% off on older stock. The CAD list on a SS AK is $4400 and a Sub ND is $5420 there is only 5% tax in Calgary. I am not sure on UK list prices are. Maybe someone on the fourm from the UK would know?

5%? Wow, it's 8.25% in California.

RLX-lvr · 31 December 2008, 08:23 AM

No comparison. CANADA.

With the exchange rate, I think you would get a better deal here, no?

harvey · 31 December 2008, 08:30 AM

i think the price for a sub no date in the uk is about £3100 ish

exchange rate is roughly £1 to $1.75 can... on $5420/$1.75 = £3097

have i done that right?

al_bongo · 31 December 2008, 08:30 AM

Current exchange rate for pound to Canadian dollar is dreadful as it is for most currencies. List price (including tax) the sub is C$190 (£110) cheaper in uk. (if list price is the $5420 mentioned above)

Yume-sama · 31 December 2008, 09:09 AM

Go with Canada. The prices are relatively low when you factor in exchange, and the tax is really low in Calgary.

Go to Brinkhaus, they should give you a fairly good deal :)

al_bongo · 31 December 2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

Go with Canada. The prices are relatively low when you factor in exchange

Hmm, it's just that when you plug in the current exchange rate with the numbers given on here it just isn't so. Unless you are getting a significant discount from a Canadian dealer.

RLX-lvr · 31 December 2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by al_bongo

Current exchange rate for pound to Canadian dollar is dreadful as it is for most currencies. List price (including tax) the sub is C$190 (£110) cheaper in uk. (if list price is the $5420 mentioned above)

Sorry guys.
I never knew that the pound had taken such a sh*it kicking.
Looks like the UK could be the better way.

al_bongo · 31 December 2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

i think the price for a sub no date in the uk is about £3100 ish

exchange rate is roughly £1 to $1.75 can... on $5420/$1.75 = £3097

have i done that right?

Yes but then 5% tax over and above = £3260 cf £3140 minus 2.5% VAT

Yume-sama · 31 December 2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by al_bongo

Hmm, it's just that when you plug in the current exchange rate with the numbers given on here it just isn't so. Unless you are getting a significant discount from a Canadian dealer.

I wouldn't settle for less than 18 - 23% off in Canada.

Especially in this economy, I could probably push for a bit more. Of course, there has been news stories in Calgary about how Rolex, Bentley, Ferrari, Patek, and such are selling in record numbers still.

31 December 2008, 07:35 AM	#1
hoxha "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 1	Where should I buy - Canada or UK? I've decided to buy my first rolex for my birthday at the end of January, probably a sub nd or Air King. I live and work in the UK but I'm currently in Canada (Calgary) for the holidays and trying to figure out if it makes more sense to pick one up now (and save on taxes) or wait till I get back home (and save on the exchange rate). Any thoughts? Thanks!

31 December 2008, 07:38 AM	#2
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	j vair anderson or brinkhaus? buy local, support our economy! Last edited by cody p; 31 December 2008 at 07:40 AM.. Reason: typo

31 December 2008, 08:03 AM	#6
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Hi hoxha - there are deals to be made in the UK. Why don't you call a few ADs in your UK hometown (from Canada) and try and cut a deal? You can then compare to the prices at your Canadian ADs __________________ 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

31 December 2008, 08:30 AM	#10
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	i think the price for a sub no date in the uk is about £3100 ish exchange rate is roughly £1 to $1.75 can... on $5420/$1.75 = £3097 have i done that right? __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

31 December 2008, 07:44 AM	#3
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I was just at J Vair Anderson (downtown Calgary) and they are giving 10% off list and maybe 20% off on older stock. The CAD list on a SS AK is $4400 and a Sub ND is $5420 there is only 5% tax in Calgary. I am not sure on UK list prices are. Maybe someone on the fourm from the UK would know?

31 December 2008, 07:47 AM	#4
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Also Welcome to TRF! It is a great site. There are a few people on here that live in Calgary.

31 December 2008, 07:49 AM	#5
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	Canada and being in calgary makes things even sweeter

31 December 2008, 08:17 AM	#7
al_bongo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 444	What is the dilemma here? Where is it cheapest?

31 December 2008, 08:23 AM	#9
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	No comparison. CANADA. With the exchange rate, I think you would get a better deal here, no?

31 December 2008, 09:09 AM	#12
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Go with Canada. The prices are relatively low when you factor in exchange, and the tax is really low in Calgary. Go to Brinkhaus, they should give you a fairly good deal :)

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