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Title: Rolex Watches
Post by: alooith on October 24, 2017, 01:08:26 PM
Hello all, am currently looking to buy a rolex, may i know if anyone got a good recommendation to purchase rolex watches? am interested in the sports model mostly and what are the typical discount should i look out for, I understand that rolex rarely gives discount right?
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: psychokandy on October 24, 2017, 02:19:17 PM
As far as i know, recently there's no more discount given for sports model. 2 years ago you can still get 5% off for Exp II but this is not the case anymore for now.

Popular sports models are Submariner, GMT-Master II, Daytona, Explorer, Explorer II, Milgauss, Sea-Dweller, Deepsea Sea-Dweller, Air-King, Yacht-Master etc

Good luck in your hunt and enjoy your the model you chose.
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: alooith on October 24, 2017, 02:41:03 PM
Ahhhh...okok thanks alot for the info
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: mongourou on October 24, 2017, 05:36:22 PM
I was still offered discount (5%)  at the Rolex AD I recently visited in KL.


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Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: psychokandy on October 24, 2017, 09:07:17 PM
I was still offered discount (5%)  at the Rolex AD I recently visited in KL.


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Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: yehlai on October 24, 2017, 09:22:05 PM
Hot models need to pay premium, not to mention discount
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: CKL1213 on October 26, 2017, 08:36:09 AM
for sport models, the sub and gmt and especially the Daytona, is never about how much discount you get but rather how long you have to wait to get one, unless you go to Hong Kong where basically they are everywhere
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: kenzojovi on October 30, 2017, 11:12:54 AM
Rolex no more discount now jor.....
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: D'Andy on October 30, 2017, 02:30:32 PM
for sport models, the sub and gmt and especially the Daytona, is never about how much discount you get but rather how long you have to wait to get one, unless you go to Hong Kong where basically they are everywhere

True, and you could skip the queue at HK and Macau if the pieces were available at time of visit. Eii still could get 5% IIRC, Sub and GMT have discounts only for TT. The S/S sports models like Sub, SD, GMT, and Daytona are being flipped like crazy in the grey market these days. Kind of make more sense to go for discounted precious metal DJ and DD at ADs these days, if you could carry these.
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: ExplorerII on November 20, 2017, 04:32:33 PM
Hello all, am currently looking to buy a rolex, may i know if anyone got a good recommendation to purchase rolex watches? am interested in the sports model mostly and what are the typical discount should i look out for, I understand that rolex rarely gives discount right?

I personally like the Sub or the GMT master.....The Sub ND is a good entry into Rolex.
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: squasub on November 21, 2017, 03:07:58 PM
have you considered preowned rolexes?
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: crownorshield on December 03, 2017, 08:56:36 PM
Hi all
Can’t seem to find any discussion on explorer 1 here. Am looking to purchase this as an entry level sports watch. What’s your view for this model ?
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: CKL1213 on December 04, 2017, 07:05:49 AM
Hi all
Can’t seem to find any discussion on explorer 1 here. Am looking to purchase this as an entry level sports watch. What’s your view for this model ?

good, full of history, under the radar, reasonable entry price as compared to other sports models

the only downside is that the RV is somehow lower and not as strong vs Sub, GMT and Daytona
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: mongourou on December 04, 2017, 03:11:56 PM
I like it a lot on paper but on my wrist it looks a bit bland. Hard to explain why exactly but as much I would like to like it, something is missing.
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: Cocas on December 04, 2017, 03:45:04 PM
I have been paying much attention on Rolex lately. From 40 to 50 yrs ago vintage piece till the less than 10yrs modern piece.

Its movement durability is incredible. It got to be seen by your eyes to believe it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: crownorshield on December 04, 2017, 03:48:43 PM
Hi all
Can’t seem to find any discussion on explorer 1 here. Am looking to purchase this as an entry level sports watch. What’s your view for this model ?

good, full of history, under the radar, reasonable entry price as compared to other sports models

the only downside is that the RV is somehow lower and not as strong vs Sub, GMT and Daytona


Are u saying the RV is like non sport model like DJ ?

The next in line (in terms of price) is the subc ND. I’m avoiding it now, having the black bay atm

Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: crownorshield on December 04, 2017, 03:54:07 PM
I like it a lot on paper but on my wrist it looks a bit bland. Hard to explain why exactly but as much I would like to like it, something is missing.

Yup, I have the same feeling. Didn’t exactly shout at you when put on. But being bland means it will age timeless.

Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: mongourou on December 04, 2017, 03:59:37 PM
I like it a lot on paper but on my wrist it looks a bit bland. Hard to explain why exactly but as much I would like to like it, something is missing.

Yup, I have the same feeling. Didn’t exactly shout at you when put on. But being bland means it will age timeless.
Very true!
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: psychokandy on December 04, 2017, 05:01:18 PM
I think Explorer is a nice watch especially now they have lumed the 3,6,9.
The cheapest Sports model today I believe is the 40mm Air-King, followed by 39mm Explorer, Submariner, Explorer II, GMT-Master II, Submariner Date, Yacht-Master, Sea-Dweller, Daytona
Buy the one you like.


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Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: Timeless on December 05, 2017, 08:53:16 AM
Usually sport models are without discount, normally out of stock but keep for regular customers. Probably will offer to you if buying few pieces or other brands.
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: DLwatchaddict on December 10, 2017, 01:41:33 PM
Even for solid gold sport model like Daytona? There shouldn’t be any discount right?
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: crownorshield on December 17, 2017, 09:45:23 PM
Hi all
Will there be any price increase for 2018 ?
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: DLwatchaddict on December 21, 2017, 10:38:36 AM
Hi all
Will there be any price increase for 2018 ?

Rumor has it. Should be increase after Basel world 2018.


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Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: gregbaas on December 22, 2017, 03:21:14 PM
I was visiting few local AD recently and surprisingly there were none even a piece of sport model available not to mention the Sub with date.  Waiting list could be 2-3 years, that was absurd.  Some even ask to make a full payment and then put you in the waiting list.  I wonder the reason behind the shortage of sport models is due to price gonna increase next year and they purposely keep the stock?
Title: Re: Rolex Watches
Post by: bedazzle44 on January 09, 2018, 07:53:18 PM
I would suggest you to try your luck in overseas AD. It's typical in Malaysia AD