Local AD VS overseas AD

[superlegera]

Hi guys,

I got my Exp II(black dial) at SGD5800, new model without the lugholes.

that was one and a half years ago, thru a 2nd hand watch dealer in lucky plaza.

They brought in quite a number of new ones, even the submariner with date.

Wonder they still have or not now..

I think i regards that as overseas set, cos the warranty chop is from H.K

But really no difference, mine still looks excellent, seldom wore it.

P.S : What's the difference between the latest model(without lugholes) and the older ones?
Which series should it be?

Just curious cos seldom look into details.

[ejaan]

In the end you have to decide on your long term goal.

If it is to collect high quality watches, then you should start building a relationship with an AD. If it is not, then the price should be your main consideration.

My 2 cents.

[Oceanklassik]

A simpler explanation will be this:

You want a guaranteed peace of mind and ease in buying = pay more
You want a good deal but have to go thru' much hassle = pay less

It is same for most products and services.

[tomcatf]

your local set = AD or PI set?
overseas set = AD or PI set?

The whole issue is quite simple:

You got to decide what you want. New or Pre-owned

New, oversea AD is normally cheaper, like some of our Private Dealer brought it from oversea, with warranty card unfill, so warranty is still valid.

Pre-owned don't really matter oversea or local set, Rolex is still a Rolex, so long it is genuine and original, SRC will service and then give you a year of warranty.

Bottom line is about pricing.... Do you homework, check and monitor the pricing, buy when you know is cheap or else stand to miss the opportunity, the next Rolex with similar or worse condition may even cost you more... Just my sharing...

[triton]

your local set = AD or PI set?
overseas set = AD or PI set?

Local set = $6800
Overseas set = $6200
Local set = Rolex
Overseas set = Rolex
Local set = Overseas set
Rolex = Rolex
$6800 = $6200 (???????????)

[116520]

Local set = $6800
Overseas set = $6200
Local set = Rolex
Overseas set = Rolex
Local set = Overseas set
Rolex = Rolex
$6800 = $6200 (???????????)

[tomcatf]

waahh... now i am caught..... between AD at probably 6800.. and from the BNIB in the forum at probably 6200+75 verification cost...

How do you guys decide on your first rolex man.... really tough choice:

Cheaper the better.....

Unless you have too much money loh.......

[Darkangel]

waahh... now i am caught..... between AD at probably 6800.. and from the BNIB in the forum at probably 6200+75 verification cost...

How do you guys decide on your first rolex man.... really tough choice:

Personally...you ask me? Simple choice...go for cheaper 1 lor

[116520]

Just follow your heart... my 1st rolex was bought from swiss... not a local set, after that, some from local some from overseas... so just follow your heart... as long as it is a rolex, it wouldn't be wrong...

waahh... now i am caught..... between AD at probably 6800.. and from the BNIB in the forum at probably 6200+75 verification cost...

How do you guys decide on your first rolex man.... really tough choice:

[sainty]

waahh... now i am caught..... between AD at probably 6800.. and from the BNIB in the forum at probably 6200+75 verification cost...

How do you guys decide on your first rolex man.... really tough choice:

[Darkangel]

1 year...usually or should i say, in most cases the watch will operate fine. unless u notice it not within COSC specs then u can send in for re-calibration

2 years la

hehehe

Thanks!!

By the way you happened to know the retail price for a white face explorer II at the ADs now? And i noticed that discounts are usually at 15%? (i gathered from the forum).

Any recommendations where i should go do my homework so that i can decide between AD and overseas ?

retail for White face explorer II is 8097

Savings are very significant I would say...usually almost 1k...it's more like trust instead of pricing when it comes to overseas set.

If you prefer to buy from AD then do some leg work at Watch Palace,THG,Cortina or Dickson to gather info

[melfiz]

Thanks!!

By the way you happened to know the retail price for a white face explorer II at the ADs now? And i noticed that discounts are usually at 15%? (i gathered from the forum).

Any recommendations where i should go do my homework so that i can decide between AD and overseas ?

yes,retail @ 8097..aft disc is ard 6800 for local set u can get at most AD..or if wanna save more can listen to our bro jus mention get it frm som selling here..but for my opinion save up 3k more to get a GMT2 ceramic..it holds better value and som mor is a new model with enhanced features..as future sports model will not selling below 10k as i know..

[116520]

Second hand good condition ones only $4k++
Can also consider..

[Oceanklassik]

8097 list price.

no, jus visit te ADs n forum sales thread to compare.

[triton]

i suggest u look for them in the sales section. there are a couple of BNIB for sale. their pricing better than AD after discount price. however, u better take the watch to RSC for authentication @ 75.