Rolex Buying Guide

[Oceanklassik]

It sounds very odd. It cannot work like that

I heard recently that overseas ADs were doing something like that. That is, if they sell you a popular ROLEX watch model, they will not give you in a full set. They may just give you the watch and box only. Thereafter, after some months, they will then give you the certificate and other documents/accessories that come with it. I think they are trying to prevent re-selling.

I'm not sure if our local ADs will adopt this, but recently, a friend bought a ROLEX watch from an AD without the box. He only collected his box a few months later.

[JakubL]

Went to one AD today and was told that one of the brand new piece is without cert. He said I need to send it oversea to get it named. Sounds very wrong to me. Is that AD lying?

It sounds very odd. It cannot work like that

[Adele]

Will be heading to Tokyo soon. Is it cheaper to get a Rolex in Japan? Any AD to recommend?

[mastermind1997]

i believe in the same shop different SA will quote you different price ~100 to 200 different. Thats my experience. If you have the time & patience, at most you get 300 offset.

hi everyone,

thinking of getting a new DSSD or Daytona black for my first purchase.
a couple of questions:

1)
Do any of you know any SA in local AD that can give a good price (can PM me)

2)
also wondering any AD can do 0% citibank installments.

Thanks for your patience helping out a newbie

[beme]

useful information

[Rusty77]

first-timer purchase help

hi everyone,

thinking of getting a new DSSD or Daytona black for my first purchase.
a couple of questions:

1)
Do any of you know any SA in local AD that can give a good price (can PM me)

2)
also wondering any AD can do 0% citibank installments.

Thanks for your patience helping out a newbie

[kelvin_koh]

Went to one AD today and was told that one of the brand new piece is without cert. He said I need to send it oversea to get it named. Sounds very wrong to me. Is that AD lying?

Never heard of this. Strange.

[kelvin_koh]

Dear Kelvin,

Envy your current collections.

I'm just curious, if no official tax invoice/receipt from AD, in case the authenticity of the Rolex watch got problem, who can we get back to since the details of the watch (e.g. model no, serial no.) is not captured.

In the alternative receipt, AD only captured a brief "Rolex Watch" description and the price paid. In the worst case scenario, if the watch is proved to be not authentic by RSC, the AD can denied they sold you the watch since no model number and serial number are captured in the cheapo receipt. For my case, AD did not tell me about the alternative receipt upfront when we agreed on the discount offered. I found out after I got home and consulted a friend about the official tax invoice.

I'm new to buying Rolex watch so didn't know of this "standard practise"... I'm just worried.

Need to check that the AD writes the serial number in the warranty card with AD stamp will do.
Overseas AD, will be different as you need to claim tax rebates or VAT at the airport. Hence everything will be clearly written.
Local AD needs to fight with foreign AD. Difficult to make a living. Can check those financial results of listed luxury watch company.

Thanks for the compliment of my collection.

[Berserk]

Went to one AD today and was told that one of the brand new piece is without cert. He said I need to send it oversea to get it named. Sounds very wrong to me. Is that AD lying?

[radenferdy]

RSC asks to see the dated warranty card but I don't think they usually ask to see the purchase receipt AFAIK.
It's an international warranty.

Wow... I can't believe this thread I started in 2007 is still active!

which is good, right?
I'm still reading the whole 73 pages, on 20-something now.
it's really good for reference.

[cy777]

anyone know a fair price to pay for the Daytona everose

[keltzar]

RSC asks to see the dated warranty card but I don't think they usually ask to see the purchase receipt AFAIK.
It's an international warranty.

Wow... I can't believe this thread I started in 2007 is still active!

[December]

Usually the case if the discount is greater or selling at above list price.

Bought 2 watches recently from different ADs and both told me the same thing.

Me too.

[CHEEHBT]

Dear Kelvin,

Envy your current collections.

I'm just curious, if no official tax invoice/receipt from AD, in case the authenticity of the Rolex watch got problem, who can we get back to since the details of the watch (e.g. model no, serial no.) is not captured.

In the alternative receipt, AD only captured a brief "Rolex Watch" description and the price paid. In the worst case scenario, if the watch is proved to be not authentic by RSC, the AD can denied they sold you the watch since no model number and serial number are captured in the cheapo receipt. For my case, AD did not tell me about the alternative receipt upfront when we agreed on the discount offered. I found out after I got home and consulted a friend about the official tax invoice.

I'm new to buying Rolex watch so didn't know of this "standard practise"... I'm just worried.

Usually the case if the discount is greater or selling at above list price.

Bought 2 watches recently from different ADs and both told me the same thing.

[kelvin_koh]

Is it a standard practise for Authorised Dealers NOT issuing official tax invoice with the watch details (such as model number and serial number, etc) if their discount goes above the standard Rolex discount?

Usually the case if the discount is greater or selling at above list price.

Bought 2 watches recently from different ADs and both told me the same thing.