Purchasing ALS from Grey Dealer

[x5andr6]

Found several grey dealers listing new/unworn ALS timepieces on chrono24 at significant discounts. They have good feedback. Obviously, piece of mind would be greater purchasing from an AD but at $5-8K discounts and the chrono24 guarantees, it seems like a no-brainer.

Can anyone provided any advice? Thanks!

[JP123]

I bought an 1815 up down from a dealer in Monaco at a pretty substantial discount with no problems at all. Unfortunately post Brexit all the good deals are now closed to me!

[Reign]

Check with K2 Luxury or Watches.de

You’ll be able to get it under msrp and these teams are the best in the game


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[Jay (Eire)]

It is a no-brainer. But find a reputable gray dealer.

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by Reign

Check with K2 Luxury or Watches.de

You’ll be able to get it under msrp and these teams are the best in the game


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Both great recommendations, worked with K2 several times and talked with Watches.de -

I’d also definitely recommend talking to Alp - Langepedia.com. The Lange expert bar none.

[watchucallit]

if you buy through chrono24-- they charge a high premium and I am not sure who pays for that or am I wrong

Originally Posted by x5andr6

Found several grey dealers listing new/unworn ALS timepieces on chrono24 at significant discounts. They have good feedback. Obviously, piece of mind would be greater purchasing from an AD but at $5-8K discounts and the chrono24 guarantees, it seems like a no-brainer.

Can anyone provided any advice? Thanks!

[2001jesper]

There should be a large annual watch faire in Germany each year - Very credible rumour has it that you can make exceptional deals if you go with cash - ALS included

[nellyregulate]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

if you buy through chrono24-- they charge a high premium and I am not sure who pays for that or am I wrong

The seller pays a 6.5% premium I believe.

[Onceuponatime]

I have sold a couple on chrono24 and the seller pays 6.5%. No problem with sales

[pdnb]

Originally Posted by nellyregulate

The seller pays a 6.5% premium I believe.

Correct….. but like anything else… most sellers transfer these fees to the buyer via higher prices

Also; for US sales? Maybe other countries different, but buyer pays state sales taxes


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[x5andr6]

Thanks for the replies, all! And thanks for the recommendations!

[joli160]

Originally Posted by 2001jesper

There should be a large annual watch faire in Germany each year - Very credible rumour has it that you can make exceptional deals if you go with cash - ALS included

Yes it was a few years ago, but all prices have gone up. The days you could buy a Datograph for 35K are gone

[watchucallit]

I tried to make a deal on their site once and the seller was going to charge me 8% to go through chrono24

Originally Posted by pdnb

Correct….. but like anything else… most sellers transfer these fees to the buyer via higher prices

Also; for US sales? Maybe other countries different, but buyer pays state sales taxes


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[CoveWatch]

Would definitely save the money if buying from a legitimate seller. Unless you’re buying from a boutique with a solid promise for a tougher to acquire piece.

[pdnb]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

I tried to make a deal on their site once and the seller was going to charge me 8% to go through chrono24

But if you were willing to do a transaction directly with them… you wouldn’t get charged correct? And in theory their website was cheaper than the Chrono list price?


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[edhahn44]

Originally Posted by 2001jesper

There should be a large annual watch faire in Germany each year - Very credible rumour has it that you can make exceptional deals if you go with cash - ALS included

Which one is this?


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[RoscoPico]

I bought my Grand Lange 1 on chrono from original seller. ALS has got to be one of the best brands out there. Buying for under msrp seems like winning the lottery to me.
But definitely do a little homework. Mine was sent in for service prior and I spoke with the ALS rep who confirmed it was in great shape and didn't need any work hardly.

[Langepedia]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Both great recommendations, worked with K2 several times and talked with Watches.de -

I’d also definitely recommend talking to Alp - Langepedia.com. The Lange expert bar none.

Many thanks, Russell!