Guide : Buying Rolex in Europe

[monstaR]

Buying Rolex and Panerai in London

Hi Guys,

Good day.

Any recommendation of a good watch retailer to visit for Rolex or Panerai in London as I will be heading there for work next week?

I have done some research and so far I found two retailers, Wempe UK and Mappin & Webb in the city. Also Mappin & Webb at heathrow T5 but my flight back is at T3......

Also much appreciated if you can share the prices of rolex or panerai if you have recently shopped in the UK and also how the VAT was processed (did you get the amount credited to you via credit card at the airport?).

Thanks guys.... really last minute I know but much appreciated!

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[Ken3]

bro praha, by any chance u also know the pricing for the Sub TT in blue dial? & the discount level.. now comparing pricing between Sub C & the Sub TT.. if not much diff, den might as well get TT... lol..

thanks!

[Oceanklassik]

thanks bro the the quick reply...

so the price is before or after discount? before or after VAT rebate?

thanks! really appreciate ur assistance!

You're welcome. That is the price inclusive of the VAT which will be refunded. The SS models usually aren't discounted but in recent times I have heard of some of the smaller European based dealers giving a small % - its like 5% due to the current economic crisis.Dealers like Wempe / Bucherer do not usually discount at all but they tend to stock the latest series and have the availability. Smaller AD's in Europe tend to have limited selection or a holding older series .

This is after vat rebate or retail price before rebate?

I thought Mr praha335ci has already responded earlier

[Ken3]

ah, ok..

cuz friend is also going to purchase a frank muller, so let's see if she can get any discount at all.. hope she can get an additional 5% off.. but even w/o. with the VAT rebate, it's still an attractive pricing!

now i must confirm if i wan the GMT or the Sub & let her know! lol

You're welcome. That is the price inclusive of the VAT which will be refunded. The SS models usually aren't discounted but in recent times I have heard of some of the smaller European based dealers giving a small % - its like 5% due to the current economic crisis.Dealers like Wempe / Bucherer do not usually discount at all but they tend to stock the latest series and have the availability. Smaller AD's in Europe tend to have limited selection or a holding older series .

[praha335ci]

You're welcome. That is the price inclusive of the VAT which will be refunded. The SS models usually aren't discounted but in recent times I have heard of some of the smaller European based dealers giving a small % - its like 5% due to the current economic crisis.Dealers like Wempe / Bucherer do not usually discount at all but they tend to stock the latest series and have the availability. Smaller AD's in Europe tend to have limited selection or a holding older series .

[Ken3]

thanks bro the the quick reply...

so the price is before or after discount? before or after VAT rebate?

thanks! really appreciate ur assistance!

A SS GMT C is 6200Eu and the Sub C in Black is 6285; green 6700

[praha335ci]

A SS GMT C is 6200Eu and the Sub C in Black is 6285; green 6700

[Ken3]

bro praha, do u have any idea the price for the GMT2C & the SubC there? planning to get a fren to get it for me.. thanks!

The price for the Milgauss is 5620 Eu. Would recommend getting it at the Wempe branch over there. You should get a small discount as its not that popular and also get a net VAT refund of around 14%.

[socketer]

Thanks for sharing. I noticed that panerai shopping in EU would bring similar savings as well...

What abt brands like PP and AP?

Of coz, model availability is definitely an issue, even for Rolex... Unlike Singapore, the ADs may be far apart in the countries, so it may not be feasible to visit different shops to compare price/ bargain and check availability.

AP? locally can already get 25% off

What about getting it in EU? Similar? Or more? Think the weak euro is on our side.

[socketer]

If you refer to rolex, typical nett price you can get, after AD discount and vat rebate, is about 76-78% of local retail price

Thanks for sharing. I noticed that panerai shopping in EU would bring similar savings as well...

What abt brands like PP and AP?

Of coz, model availability is definitely an issue, even for Rolex... Unlike Singapore, the ADs may be far apart in the countries, so it may not be feasible to visit different shops to compare price/ bargain and check availability.

[triton]

not sure which brand you referring to. also know that buying from overseas means you need to know if the shop is a AD or not first.

second, if buy overseas, you need to be concern about security as well as you do not know if you are being watched.

if you follow the principle of check price in sg first, then go overseas see the same model price and compare you should be safe.

if the price difference is less than 200 after currency exchange and tax rebate, i suggest buying from sg if you intend to buy more pieces. otherwise, can consider purchase overseas

Hi All,

any idea if the watches in Amsterdam will be cheaper to purchase? TIA

[missP]

Is Amsterdam a good place to buy watch?

Hi All,

any idea if the watches in Amsterdam will be cheaper to purchase? TIA

[praha335ci]

The price for the Milgauss is 5620 Eu. Would recommend getting it at the Wempe branch over there. You should get a small discount as its not that popular and also get a net VAT refund of around 14%.

[3kingdom]

Depends if Paris AD is giving any discount and also the VAT return in Paris. Generally, for Milgauss in Singapore discount is between 5-10%.

[gamcon]

Rolex in Paris

Hi guy

Sorry if this had been answered before. I traveling to paris and interested to get Rolex Milgauss watches, is it cheaper to get it in Paris than in Singapore?


Anyone know what is the expected price to pay?