New, Grey or Used?

[carl12]

It is always best to buy new watches..

[Mihislau]

Negotiate with your AD or go grey.

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by Mihislau

Negotiate with your AD or go grey.

Originally Posted by Old Geezer

I would give your AD first dibs on your business and see what they can do. Option #3 is a non starter.

I recently asked the SA "do you have any flexibility on price?" and he said "unfortunately not, rolex sets our pricing". And I didn't push the issue further.

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

I recently asked the SA "do you have any flexibility on price?" and he said "unfortunately not, rolex sets our pricing". And I didn't push the issue further.

I think it might come down to whether the relationship with the AD is important to you or not. If the AD is just a storefront that you wouldn't necessarily patronize other than for this watch then there is no need to pay the higher price for a piece available BNIB from a trusted seller at a discount.

For comparison, my relationship and friendship with my AD is important. I patronize their business for my watch and jewelry needs and I have obtained sought after references with reasonable waits.

Good luck whichever route you decide to take.

PS> Might be worth revisiting them and making them a fair offer and see if they accept it.

[nyyankees]

Option 2. Just picked-up an unworn DJ41 with stickers till on it from DavidSW. It's my preferred way to go and I have never been disappointed.

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by Old Geezer

I think it might come down to whether the relationship with the AD is important to you or not. If the AD is just a storefront that you wouldn't necessarily patronize other than for this watch then there is no need to pay the higher price for a piece available BNIB from a trusted seller at a discount.

For comparison, my relationship and friendship with my AD is important. I patronize their business for my watch and jewelry needs and I have obtained sought after references with reasonable waits.

Good luck whichever route you decide to take.

PS> Might be worth revisiting them and making them a fair offer and see if they accept it.

I went back to the AD today and this time spoke with a different salesperson but was told the same thing. Zero negotiability on price. Oh well.

[Hotrod297]

Buy used from a Grey with B&P. You can find them for the same price as the No B&P.

[georgekart]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

I'm contemplating purchasing a DJ, but can’t decide which path to follow.
Which choice would you make and why? Here's my choices:
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1. Buy new from AD for $13,200.00, plus tax;
2. Buy new from trusted grey for $11,775.00, including tax, box, papers;
3. Buy used (2017) for $10,300.00, including tax, no box, no papers.
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Thanks for your input!

1 - If you plan to build a relationship with the dealer. You will pay a lot more than you can, but if you feel like it gets you on a reasonable WL for another watch you want in the future it might be worth it.
2 - If you don't care about building relationship an either A) want new B) plan to keep it forever.
3 - If you think you might end up selling it after some time and are OK with a used watch.

[Its prod]

Option 1. New watch from AD.

[grimps]

Get it from the AD , they might remember you when you want to put your name down for a Pepsi.
Also I was offered 10% off for the Blue Dial DJ41 last week from an AD in Dubai

[Gary.]

If you think you might want to build a relationship with your AD, go with option 1.

A lot of people buy all of their easy-to-find watches from grey dealers and then throw tantrums when they can't get the hard-to-find stuff at retail.

Spending a little extra now might save you a lot of money down the line.

[Psijason]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

I'm contemplating purchasing a DJ, but can’t decide which path to follow.
Which choice would you make and why? Here's my choices:
-
1. Buy new from AD for $13,200.00, plus tax;
2. Buy new from trusted grey for $11,775.00, including tax, box, papers;
3. Buy used (2017) for $10,300.00, including tax, no box, no papers.
-
Thanks for your input!

Is this your first Rolex?

[rexG]

Buy from an AD if you want to start a relationship for future purchases. If not, there are several trusted greys in here. Always do your homework.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by RaZCaL

I wouldn’t buy used with no box nor papers

Agree

[nick800]

I’d wait 4 months. Prices for non hot models are about to drop

[newu5er]

Yeah, the "relationships" being referred to in threads today will be interesting to look back on in 5 years.

[mml4]

At those #'s grey all day.

[greenalexandre.]

Buy from trust grey !


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[GVAZQUEZ]

I would buy it new from a dealer you want to do business with, pay a little premium but when you want SS, you’ll have a better chance. There’s no gain other than a little savings below MSRP on those models...


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