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Old 1 April 2009, 01:05 PM   #1
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has your AD hit 30% yet?

it seems common place now to find rolex at the AD at 20-25% off.

I know my AD is dropping to 30% on the GMTIIc TT with cash.

I was wondering what the highest discount other have been able to squeeze out of an AD. (not including ladies models)

and if your AD is selling the 116713 at 30% off or more, let me know!
I would rather order it out-of-state.

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Old 1 April 2009, 01:25 PM   #2
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I envy you guys for getting even 20%.
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Old 1 April 2009, 01:41 PM   #3
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Old 1 April 2009, 01:44 PM   #4
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Not in NY they aren't. Two weeks ago I was lucky to get 10%.
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Old 1 April 2009, 01:49 PM   #5
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It seems 20% can be found with some work but even that can be tough to get still.
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Old 1 April 2009, 02:29 PM   #6
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Not in NY they aren't. Two weeks ago I was lucky to get 10%.
Echo that in Cali. Six weeks ago on an SS GMTIIc My AD would only gave me 0% off so I had to go elsewhere. But maybe on a TT in Michigan they are 30% off what are sales tax there? 6-7%?

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Old 1 April 2009, 02:20 PM   #7
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really? wow....sports model here in KL still not much discount offered.
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Old 1 April 2009, 02:32 PM   #8
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No...

15-20% max!

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Old 1 April 2009, 04:02 PM   #9
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These stores must be on their way outta business.
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Old 1 April 2009, 04:43 PM   #10
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These stores must be on their way outta business.
No kidding.

You won't get much of a discount in Canada, particularly Calgary and Vancouver, without being a long time client.

Walking in off the street will get you almost nothing
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Old 1 April 2009, 06:43 PM   #11
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Just saw a Day date with 17% off list.
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Old 1 April 2009, 06:50 PM   #12
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Called an AD and offered me 10% on a submariner. Couldnt say no
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Old 1 April 2009, 08:27 PM   #13
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I guess with the hard times we're having in Michigan -
AD's don't have much other choice -

if you guys need the bigger discounts - give me a PM, and I'll get you touch with my guy. But I'm not giving out his number unless you're 100% on pulling the trigger.

I know he loves cash, and I know he ships out of state. When I bought my 16710 a couple months ago, he had 2. I went back the next day to buy the other, and he said someone called about it, and it was shipped out.

don't plan on 25% of a SS daytona or DSSD. But a SUB or GMT? he is going to bet 10% for sure!
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Old 2 April 2009, 01:02 AM   #14
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Anyone in the NY tri-state area that's looking PM me. I was there yesterday and he has a pretty decent supply of sport models (again dont ask about SS Daytonas). He is EXTREMELY aggressive price wise, and if you use my name, it will definitely help.
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Old 2 April 2009, 01:10 AM   #15
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Last week I purchased a YG Day Date discounted 26+% for me and a new DateJust for my Wife discounted at just over 20%.

Last night I was again at the local AD looking at an Air King. The one I looked at retailed for $5150. I was quoted $3,450, which is a 33% discount.

The display case at the AD also has some older, unsold models labeled at 30% off.

Maybe I should be buying more???
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Old 2 April 2009, 01:14 AM   #16
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I have a lady at an AD here in Dallas Tx USA that gave me a great deal on a Submariner M version last week. PM me and I will pass her name to you and the store will will ship. they had at least a hundred watches in the store.....
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Old 2 April 2009, 01:36 AM   #17
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i have an offer for 25% off gmt iic in cash. I'd like 30%, but that's probably pushing it.
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Old 2 April 2009, 01:40 AM   #18
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Those are crazy discounts I don't think we'll ever see such high discounts in the UK
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Old 5 December 2009, 01:10 PM   #19
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Those are crazy discounts I don't think we'll ever see such high discounts in the UK
Don't be jealous....our Congress is probably looking for a way to tax the 20-30% we are saving on Rolex in order to help bailout Wall Street. Aren't we lucky!
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Old 2 April 2009, 02:36 AM   #20
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no, only 15%-20%
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Old 2 April 2009, 02:40 AM   #21
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Old 7 December 2009, 03:59 AM   #22
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30% is quite common for most YG and WG models. You just have to know the right AD's
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Old 18 February 2010, 02:12 PM   #23
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Canadian AD"S offering 20% off

The AD"S in Montreal are all offering 20% the submariners without even asking! I walked into the store and they dropped the price within one minute!

However, when I pressed them for a further discount they refused to budge even one dollar from the 20% off price!
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Old 19 February 2010, 04:23 AM   #24
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While in Aruba the salesman said his guidance was:

10 % SS

20% off WG\YG\Plat
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Old 2 April 2009, 02:47 AM   #25
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I think my AD is stil doing 20% off... I'd rather buy from him even if the discount isn't as good (unless we're talking about 35+ lol)
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Old 2 April 2009, 06:33 AM   #26
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I was able to get 25% off and no tax in New Jersey when I bought my gmtllc last month. I got a great deal.
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Old 2 April 2009, 06:40 AM   #27
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The AD here is just barely doing 10%
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Old 2 April 2009, 06:51 AM   #28
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Does anyone know any AD in Southern California that I can get a nice discount on a SS GMTIIc?
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Old 2 April 2009, 07:23 AM   #29
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Hello fellow members. I walked in off the street during a mild winter day 3 weeks ago in Boston, I have wanted a Stainless and white gold Turn O Graph with oyster bracelet for a long time. I tried on a white dial one,did not like it asked for a black dial one,and the saleslady said she could order one from New York. I then said lets talk cash price,she launched into her Rolex does not discount speech. I then stated the AD a half a block away which was going to be my next stop was willing to discount. She then went and got the manager and I spent about 20 minutes haggling with him and I got 25% off. I have never stepped foot in that AD before,have never purchased anything from them. I was treated like a longtime regular customer,and the buying experience was actually fun. The watch arrived 8 days after I put my deposit down and I cant believe I waited so long to buy this stunning timepiece. So no my AD has not gone to 30% yet.....but I got 25% off and I am very happy for getting such a deal.
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Old 2 April 2009, 01:53 PM   #30
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My AD uses a base price for all models similar with the Swiss Luxury net wire prices. The watch business is really suffering, so if you have cash, you are King. Walk when they tell you a weak discount. But try on the exact watch you need, then pm all these guys here who know ADs who are very flexible and make a great deal for yourself.
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