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ezwinner701 · 7 January 2006, 10:13 PM

Hi, just want to say I'm new and I'm liking this forum. i'm looking to buy the 50th anniversay watch.

I know the MSRP is $4875, what do you guys think a true market price is? and should I buy from these places?

http://www.steindiamonds.com/watches_view_details.asp
listing for $6195

And
http://www.abouttime.com/abouttime/rolexmens.invtc.html

thanks for your advise!

padi56 · 7 January 2006, 10:44 PM

Well myself would have to be very desperate to pay more than list for any Rolex watch.I Like the kemit, but for what it is,IMO not worth the extra cost over the normal standard Sub.Welcome to TRF both links are quite a bit over list price,but the choice is in your hands,its your money.

ezwinner701 · 7 January 2006, 11:06 PM

thanks for your input. do you know if I order from a rolex retailer how long the wait is?

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself would have to be very desperate to pay more than list for any Rolex watch.I Like the kemit, but for what it is,IMO not worth the extra cost over the normal standard Sub.Welcome to TRF both links are quite a bit over list price,but the choice is in your hands,its your money.

padi56 · 7 January 2006, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezwinner701

thanks for your input. do you know if I order from a rolex retailer how long the wait is?

thanks

The going rate if you shop around the watch forums is around $5000 -$5250 I am in the UK don't know how long you would
have to wait on list for one

ezwinner701 · 8 January 2006, 12:01 AM

I see, can you recommend any sites to buy from? I searched for a few hoursbut couldn't find anything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

The going rate if you shop around the watch forums is around $5000 -$5250 I am in the UK don't know how long you would
have to wait on list for one

Uncle-AJ · 8 January 2006, 12:35 AM

Just thought I'd pop in and say welcome. Sorry I can't help with sites to buy from, due to my location I have no experience of American dealers. Be patient though because I'm sure there will be someone along soon to advise.

mbogo · 8 January 2006, 12:47 AM

Since they are not limited editions, they should become more available now, as the initial (unwarranted) rush to obtain them has diminished.

George

JJ Irani · 8 January 2006, 03:50 AM

Hi ez,

And a big welcome to TRF. Just a thought here, pal. Do you have any access to an Authorised Dealer (AD) near by to where you live? If you do, then I'd go straight there and not even bother with any of the sites you've listed.

Good luck and keep us posted.

JJ

Rockrolex · 8 January 2006, 06:27 AM

Hello, ez, and welcome to TRF.

Depending on where you are located, if you can find an AD, I would try there first. You probably won't get much, if any, discount from an AD, especially if you are a first time buyer there. If you're in Las Vegas or Atlantic City, don't bother with casino jewelers. You won't get squat from them in the way of discounts unless you know someone.

Alternatively, you could call AboutTime to have them quote a price to you and then check with an AD near you.

Good luck on the hunt. Hopefully you'll get a deal you can live with and get the watch you want.

In the meantime, stick around here and keep posting to this madhouse.

Mark · 8 January 2006, 08:22 AM

If you live in NJ or will travel to get the watch .... I might be able to get one for you at list at an AD.

rev@rolexforums.com

ralphieralph · 8 January 2006, 08:40 AM

Welcome ez!

If you go to your local ad and have them put you on the list for one you should be ok,plus for the future it would be a good idea to establish a relationship with an ad for repair or discount's on future watches . Just dont expect any discount on the lv..

ezwinner701 · 8 January 2006, 09:41 AM

I am ok with paying MRSP. I live in San Francisco, may I ask where I can find an AD? Thanks for all your help. :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphieralph

Welcome ez!

If you go to your local ad and have them put you on the list for one you should be ok,plus for the future it would be a good idea to establish a relationship with an ad for repair or discount's on future watches . Just dont expect any discount on the lv..

ezwinner701 · 8 January 2006, 09:46 AM

I just called an AD in burlingame and was told they only get a few a year and reserve them for loyal customers. I guess no luck there.

dman · 8 January 2006, 11:15 AM

EZ, welcome to TRF!!

As for the LV, they are popping up more and more on the web from reputable dealers for good prices. I am not recommending buy from these people, but if they are lowering their prices, the dealers may be getting more so hang in there.

maverick · 8 January 2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezwinner701

I just called an AD in burlingame and was told they only get a few a year and reserve them for loyal customers. I guess no luck there.

They have been a little hard to get but the prices are dropping and you can now find ADs that will sell them for MSRP. Just keep looking. =) maverick

ezwinner701 · 8 January 2006, 12:12 PM

thanks for the welcome guys! I will keep trying, if you guys happen to come across a AD that will do it, let me know as I'm wanting to get that and also a 116261 as well, but that one should be able to discount around 20%. Thanks

JJ Irani · 8 January 2006, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezwinner701

thanks for the welcome guys! I will keep trying, if you guys happen to come across a AD that will do it, let me know as I'm wanting to get that and also a 116261 as well, but that one should be able to discount around 20%. Thanks

That's the TOG in steel and 18 K pink gold....very beautiful looking watch. Saw one in person at Mansor's...very impressed. Wish they'd made it at least 38 mm and come out of this 36 mm shackles!!

mailman · 8 January 2006, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezwinner701

thanks for the welcome guys! I will keep trying, if you guys happen to come across a AD that will do it, let me know as I'm wanting to get that and also a 116261 as well, but that one should be able to discount around 20%. Thanks

Welcome ez. Be patient with the LV. If you want one, you will eventually come across one at a good price. It's a good idea to esatblish a good realtionship with an AD that you're comfortable with. This way in the future, if you need something, they will take care of you.

padi56 · 8 January 2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

If you live in NJ or will travel to get the watch .... I might be able to get one for you at list at an AD.

rev@rolexforums.com

Our forum administrator posted this for you,drop him a email.

ezwinner701 · 10 January 2006, 01:11 PM

thanks for the offer Rev, but i'm all the way in the west coast and i don't forsee myself going there in the near future. Is there anyway the dealer there can work with a dealer in my area to get me the same deal?

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev

If you live in NJ or will travel to get the watch .... I might be able to get one for you at list at an AD.

rev@rolexforums.com

Mark · 10 January 2006, 01:54 PM

Doubt it.

Most dealers treasure their supply of hard to get watches.

President Rolex · 10 January 2006, 08:36 PM

That is what my AD here in the Desert told me. I ordered one form a dealer out of state.

Something often said here is to "establish" a relationship with a dealer. Well, to me it should be the other way around. To be told I will never see one by some fool in a jewelery store is pure crap.

When people come to me for our services, they don't have to establish anything with me, I will do anything for our clients, large and small, so for me to hear this from some dummy behind a counter, well...

Anyway, if you want the green watch, like I did, just pay the extra money and get it and enjoy it. They are very hard to find at MSRP and the dam dealers play games with them.

The thing that gets me upset with sales people is they prejudge. Here, I have this dumb kid tell me I will never see the LV, ever. I have worked for seven President's of the United States, and this person lays that on me.
After all I have done in my career I think I can track down and buy a watch.

Best of luck,

President Rolex

10 January 2006, 11:33 PM

They're not too hard to find in Canada. I expressed some interest in them with my AD out of pure curiosity (and told her as much) and yet two months later I somehow was the first to get the call, and I have yet to purchase anything from this AD. And this was about six months after they were introduced.

I would never pay above list price for anything. Be patient and put your name in at as many ADs as you can. ADs never know what they get from Rolex until the shipment arrives at the start of each month. So it's generally a waiting game, unless someone has one in stock with no 'dibs' on it.

11 January 2006, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

They're not too hard to find in Canada. I expressed some interest in them with my AD out of pure curiosity (and told her as much) and yet two months later I somehow was the first to get the call, and I have yet to purchase anything from this AD. And this was about six months after they were introduced.

I would never pay above list price for anything. Be patient and put your name in at as many ADs as you can. ADs never know what they get from Rolex until the shipment arrives at the start of each month. So it's generally a waiting game, unless someone has one in stock with no 'dibs' on it.

Hey John - you should buy it and "flip" it!!

LOL -

11 January 2006, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

Hey John - you should buy it and "flip" it!!

LOL -

Flip this!

ezwinner701 · 11 January 2006, 05:33 AM

Price this site

http://www.steindiamonds.com/watches_view_details.asp

I see it says they have a lifetime warrenty? I thought Rolex only offers 2?

padi56 · 11 January 2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezwinner701

Price this site

http://www.steindiamonds.com/watches_view_details.asp

I see it says they have a lifetime warrenty? I thought Rolex only offers 2?

Well if anyone buys at there prices,they must be more than crazy $10750 for a SS Daytona, and $6195 for a LV.

JJ Irani · 12 January 2006, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well if anyone buys at there prices,they must be more than crazy $10750 for a SS Daytona, and $6195 for a LV.

101% agreed on this one, Padi!!!

7 January 2006, 10:13 PM	#1
ezwinner701 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 49	Submariner - (50th Anniversary Edition) Hi, just want to say I'm new and I'm liking this forum. i'm looking to buy the 50th anniversay watch. I know the MSRP is $4875, what do you guys think a true market price is? and should I buy from these places? http://www.steindiamonds.com/watches_view_details.asp listing for $6195 And http://www.abouttime.com/abouttime/rolexmens.invtc.html thanks for your advise!

7 January 2006, 10:44 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,331	Well myself would have to be very desperate to pay more than list for any Rolex watch.I Like the kemit, but for what it is,IMO not worth the extra cost over the normal standard Sub.Welcome to TRF both links are quite a bit over list price,but the choice is in your hands,its your money. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 January 2006, 12:35 AM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Just thought I'd pop in and say welcome. Sorry I can't help with sites to buy from, due to my location I have no experience of American dealers. Be patient though because I'm sure there will be someone along soon to advise. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

8 January 2006, 03:50 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi ez, And a big welcome to TRF. Just a thought here, pal. Do you have any access to an Authorised Dealer (AD) near by to where you live? If you do, then I'd go straight there and not even bother with any of the sites you've listed. Good luck and keep us posted. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 January 2006, 06:27 AM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,523	Hello, ez, and welcome to TRF. Depending on where you are located, if you can find an AD, I would try there first. You probably won't get much, if any, discount from an AD, especially if you are a first time buyer there. If you're in Las Vegas or Atlantic City, don't bother with casino jewelers. You won't get squat from them in the way of discounts unless you know someone. Alternatively, you could call AboutTime to have them quote a price to you and then check with an AD near you. Good luck on the hunt. Hopefully you'll get a deal you can live with and get the watch you want. In the meantime, stick around here and keep posting to this madhouse. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 January 2006, 12:47 AM	#7
mbogo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 124	Since they are not limited editions, they should become more available now, as the initial (unwarranted) rush to obtain them has diminished. George

8 January 2006, 08:22 AM	#10
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	If you live in NJ or will travel to get the watch .... I might be able to get one for you at list at an AD. rev@rolexforums.com

8 January 2006, 08:40 AM	#11
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Welcome ez! If you go to your local ad and have them put you on the list for one you should be ok,plus for the future it would be a good idea to establish a relationship with an ad for repair or discount's on future watches . Just dont expect any discount on the lv..

8 January 2006, 09:46 AM	#13
ezwinner701 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 49	I just called an AD in burlingame and was told they only get a few a year and reserve them for loyal customers. I guess no luck there.

8 January 2006, 11:15 AM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	EZ, welcome to TRF!! As for the LV, they are popping up more and more on the web from reputable dealers for good prices. I am not recommending buy from these people, but if they are lowering their prices, the dealers may be getting more so hang in there. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

8 January 2006, 12:12 PM	#16
ezwinner701 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 49	thanks for the welcome guys! I will keep trying, if you guys happen to come across a AD that will do it, let me know as I'm wanting to get that and also a 116261 as well, but that one should be able to discount around 20%. Thanks

10 January 2006, 01:54 PM	#21
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	Doubt it. Most dealers treasure their supply of hard to get watches.

10 January 2006, 08:36 PM	#22
President Rolex Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA, Posts: 119	You will never see one... That is what my AD here in the Desert told me. I ordered one form a dealer out of state. Something often said here is to "establish" a relationship with a dealer. Well, to me it should be the other way around. To be told I will never see one by some fool in a jewelery store is pure crap. When people come to me for our services, they don't have to establish anything with me, I will do anything for our clients, large and small, so for me to hear this from some dummy behind a counter, well... Anyway, if you want the green watch, like I did, just pay the extra money and get it and enjoy it. They are very hard to find at MSRP and the dam dealers play games with them. The thing that gets me upset with sales people is they prejudge. Here, I have this dumb kid tell me I will never see the LV, ever. I have worked for seven President's of the United States, and this person lays that on me. After all I have done in my career I think I can track down and buy a watch. Best of luck, President Rolex

10 January 2006, 11:33 PM	#23
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	They're not too hard to find in Canada. I expressed some interest in them with my AD out of pure curiosity (and told her as much) and yet two months later I somehow was the first to get the call, and I have yet to purchase anything from this AD. And this was about six months after they were introduced. I would never pay above list price for anything. Be patient and put your name in at as many ADs as you can. ADs never know what they get from Rolex until the shipment arrives at the start of each month. So it's generally a waiting game, unless someone has one in stock with no 'dibs' on it.

11 January 2006, 05:33 AM	#26
ezwinner701 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 49	Price this site http://www.steindiamonds.com/watches_view_details.asp I see it says they have a lifetime warrenty? I thought Rolex only offers 2?

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