NYC AD Recommendations

[m0butt]

Hey,
Trying to purchase my first Rolex and I’ve fallen in love with the OP39 with the Red Grape dial. I was able to get my name down for an order at Wempe but outside of that no ADs are willing to place orders for OPs. I didn’t even realize it was such a popular model, even though I’ve chosen a color that isn’t the most popular. Do you guys have any advice?


Thanks!

[BillA]

NYC? Save yourself some aggravation and buy from one of the Trusted Resellers on this site.
The OP39 is not a tough watch to get. The AD’s in NYC are a waste of time, they have guys walking in off the street every 10 min looking for the watch you want.

Don’t know if still available:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=114300

DavidSW has one also.

[GothamsFinest]

Wempe Jewelers on 55th street and 5th Avenue are great. Ask for Michael

[PaulEvansLoafers]

Went by Watches of Switzerland today in SoHo and was treated very nicely. They offered me the option to put down a deposit for the explorer and Air King. When I politely declined, the sales rep still insisted on taking down my info and made sure I left with her card, as well.

Not sure how it would work for your OP39 but they were really nice to me. I would recommend to go early in the morning as that's the slowest time in the day and when you're likely to get the best attention.

[m0butt]

Paul, Watches of Switzerland refused to take my name down although they were polite, they informed me that as of Tuesday this week they’re no longer taking orders for OP39.

Wempe did take my information and “placed an order” for me but based on what I’ve read doesn’t seem like that means much. They were very polite though. The only reason I haven’t gone gray is it’s my first Rolex purchase and wanted to go through this experience.

[Marcjvr]

Congrats on a great watch choice. It is an amazing piece, my dad loves his one

[m0butt]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Congrats on a great watch choice. It is an amazing piece, my dad loves his one

Thanks. I’m slightly worried it may be a bit small as my wrist size is about 7.8” but maybe that’s just because I’m used to my speedy.

[ArtNouveau]

I have always been treated very well by NYC Rolex dealers...but then I haven’t asked for anything, just browsing. Wempe would be my first ask, but also try their Rolex only Boutique right across the street. London in the Oculus did a little adjustment on my unworn Daytona last November, very nice to me. Both WOS stores were good AND gave me free beverages. I don’t think the model you are seeking should take long to get. Good luck!

[m0butt]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I have always been treated very well by NYC Rolex dealers...but then I haven’t asked for anything, just browsing. Wempe would be my first ask, but also try their Rolex only Boutique right across the street. London in the Oculus did a little adjustment on my unworn Daytona last November, very nice to me. Both WOS stores were good AND gave me free beverages. I don’t think the model you are seeking should take long to get. Good luck!

Going to stop by London in Manhasset tomorrow. Thanks!

[Joab4a]

Try Fairfield county in CT

[DCheeta]

The Rolex boutique on 5th Ave has always been great to me. I bought three or four of my watches there and they always come through for me.

[Seaswirl]

Originally Posted by m0butt

Going to stop by London in Manhasset tomorrow. Thanks!

I’d reach out to Ilse at Tourneau at Roosevelt Field. She’s excellent. London Jewelers is great too, but they have a LOT of folks with money coming through. Didn’t see anything in stainless the last few times I’ve been there.

[m0butt]

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

I’d reach out to Ilse at Tourneau at Roosevelt Field. She’s excellent. London Jewelers is great too, but they have a LOT of folks with money coming through. Didn’t see anything in stainless the last few times I’ve been there.

Tourneau at Roosevelt Field didn’t seem as if they wanted to give me the time of day last time I spoke to them :(

[m0butt]

Also one more piece of advice, if new OPs are announced in September, what happens to my order? I’m slightly worried they discontinue the grape as it seems to be less popular than the rest.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by m0butt

Also one more piece of advice, if new OPs are announced in September, what happens to my order? I’m slightly worried they discontinue the grape as it seems to be less popular than the rest.

Unless you paid them in full or gave them a non-refundable deposit AND you have a receipt noting the payment is for a specific model, you don’t have an “order” for anything — just a verbal request.

[BillA]

OP
As I said in my earlier post you can make it hard or easy for yourself.
If you buy from a NYC AD, you pay 8.95% sales tax, that bring the purchase price to $6210.
David is asking $6375. Ask him for a better price, I have always found him negotiable
It is a brand new, unworn piece. Again, the easy way or hard way.
You can have it now or in a year from now. Best of luck

https://davidsw.com/watches/rolex-wa...-grape-dial-4/

Or

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=114300

[m0butt]

Originally Posted by BillA

OP
As I said in my earlier post you can make it hard or easy for yourself.
If you buy from a NYC AD, you pay 8.95% sales tax, that bring the purchase price to $6210.
David is asking $6375. Ask him for a better price, I have always found him negotiable
It is a brand new, unworn piece. Again, the easy way or hard way.
You can have it now or in a year from now. Best of luck


Or

Hey,
This is definitely a consideration, but I’d like to give my luck a try first. If within 2 months or so I’m unable to get one, I will sure turn to the forums. Seeing as it’s my first purchase I feel like I want the whole boutique experience and would like my name on the warranty card.

Thanks!

[brucethemanlee]

Rolex Boutique (rum by Wempe) on 5th Avenue in the Rolex building

Doesn’t get more “boutique experience” than that I suppose

[Danny83]

Honestly if the OP was hard to find I would just buy from a seller here on the forum.

[new_to_rolex]

Originally Posted by m0butt

Paul, Watches of Switzerland refused to take my name down although they were polite, they informed me that as of Tuesday this week they’re no longer taking orders for OP39.

Wempe did take my information and “placed an order” for me but based on what I’ve read doesn’t seem like that means much. They were very polite though. The only reason I haven’t gone gray is it’s my first Rolex purchase and wanted to go through this experience.

Strange - I actually just placed an order for an OP39 a couple of weeks ago from WoS. Interesting that they’ve recently stopped taking orders for it since then.

[cph81]

Is it possible to walk in for ym 126622 in NY ad?

[BillA]

Best of luck

[Rags]

Try the For Sale section here on the forum. I get most of my watches through Tony Geha-JUSTROLEXES.

[RayRay89]

Tournaue Bryant park

[m0butt]

Originally Posted by RayRay89

Tournaue Bryant park

I emailed them but no dice, I guess if I get a chance I could stop by.

[Mmf115]

Try Lorilil Jewlers in Forest Hills. They respond to emails. Seem like nice people. Inquired about a sub date back in February and was offered one in March (declined at the time because of the pandemic ).

[garyk]

Quite a few on Chrono24. I recently had a good experience with a dealer on there...

[Fchernyak]

Wilson’s and sons in Scarsdale ny. Great guys and usually hold very nice stock. Much best than any store I’ve been to in the city. Very friendly staff and will help as best as they can


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[TswaneNguni]

Visited the States January 2019 ,just walked by one in 42 nd street NY and went in ...and left hurriedly .
Maybe it was my accent or I had a tourist look .

[m0butt]

Originally Posted by Fchernyak

Wilson’s and sons in Scarsdale ny. Great guys and usually hold very nice stock. Much best than any store I’ve been to in the city. Very friendly staff and will help as best as they can


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Will call them first thing tomorrow.

Thanks


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