Rolex cost higher in EU

[tonykpk]

Hi all , a friend just returned from Europe ,and told me the list prices of Rolex are higher there compare to malaysia n Sg. Check this out guys n gals..

[SeaDwellerR]

Tat could be affected by exchage rates.

In any event, im sure EU is cheaper given the VAT refund available... Say for England

 

[IWCking]

First u get VAT refund. Second u get good haircut these days. Only Msia buyers buy rolex without discount. 

[Gigi]

First u get VAT refund. Second u get good haircut these days. Only Msia buyers buy rolex without discount. 

Cost the shop either say "its out of stock/limited production/rare" bullshit and using the same reason refuse to give discount. 

[SeaDwellerR]

First u get VAT refund. Second u get good haircut these days. Only Msia buyers buy rolex without discount. 

Cost the shop either say "its out of stock/limited production/rare" bullshit and using the same reason refuse to give discount. 

Haha, tats marketing tactic.

True. U can never get a daytona at list retail price. Kind of 

[scooticus]

Good Day,

In reagards to your findings on the pricing in e.u. I beg to differ at this moment in time. Most of my collection comes from London & Interlaken due to the reasons below as my experiences might differ from others in this forum.

1. Actual list pricing on the brochure to be the same as retail. No more, no less. Since there is a actual published price, it makes selection of watches simpler and more straight forward.
2. Gst / Vat refunds as you leave the country coupled with cash + card purchase
a. Add in some cash to the mix and you will be able to get cash discount prices.
b. Fill in the forms as you depart the country or last destination and get the refund either cash or card. An average of 11-17% depending on countries.
3. Better availability of watches in AD stores for some difficult to find models ( i.e Rolex hulk )
4. Better service attitude on watch selection and servicing options. ( i.e bucherer swiss retails almost certainly can offer servicing of rolexes in-store ). Oe can certainly get their Rolex checked up by an in house watch technician while trying out some watches at no additional costs.

The only drawback is customs in the airport where you will have to carry your watch and the box for officer to view. Imagine carrying 2 panerai watch boxes when you do your declaration to customs.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers
Scoot

[jefflwc]

Good Day,

In reagards to your findings on the pricing in e.u. I beg to differ at this moment in time. Most of my collection comes from London & Interlaken due to the reasons below as my experiences might differ from others in this forum.

1. Actual list pricing on the brochure to be the same as retail. No more, no less. Since there is a actual published price, it makes selection of watches simpler and more straight forward.
2. Gst / Vat refunds as you leave the country coupled with cash + card purchase
a. Add in some cash to the mix and you will be able to get cash discount prices.
b. Fill in the forms as you depart the country or last destination and get the refund either cash or card. An average of 11-17% depending on countries.
3. Better availability of watches in AD stores for some difficult to find models ( i.e Rolex hulk )
4. Better service attitude on watch selection and servicing options. ( i.e bucherer swiss retails almost certainly can offer servicing of rolexes in-store ). Oe can certainly get their Rolex checked up by an in house watch technician while trying out some watches at no additional costs.

The only drawback is customs in the airport where you will have to carry your watch and the box for officer to view. Imagine carrying 2 panerai watch boxes when you do your declaration to customs.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers
Scoot

If you are talking about our Malaysian's custom, then there is no need to declare your watch/es as they are duty free. Carry as much of them as you can coming in and not having to worry about paying a single cents in taxes and duties.

[tonykpk]

Good Day,

In reagards to your findings on the pricing in e.u. I beg to differ at this moment in time. Most of my collection comes from London & Interlaken due to the reasons below as my experiences might differ from others in this forum.

1. Actual list pricing on the brochure to be the same as retail. No more, no less. Since there is a actual published price, it makes selection of watches simpler and more straight forward.
2. Gst / Vat refunds as you leave the country coupled with cash + card purchase
a. Add in some cash to the mix and you will be able to get cash discount prices.
b. Fill in the forms as you depart the country or last destination and get the refund either cash or card. An average of 11-17% depending on countries.
3. Better availability of watches in AD stores for some difficult to find models ( i.e Rolex hulk )
4. Better service attitude on watch selection and servicing options. ( i.e bucherer swiss retails almost certainly can offer servicing of rolexes in-store ). Oe can certainly get their Rolex checked up by an in house watch technician while trying out some watches at no additional costs.

The only drawback is customs in the airport where you will have to carry your watch and the box for officer to view. Imagine carrying 2 panerai watch boxes when you do your declaration to customs.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers
Scoot

Hi Scoot, I like your feedback esp.no.4.. Local rolex AD n RSC could learn a thing or two on better service attitude on watch selection and servicing options...Thanks..

[dpkong]

sadly, most, if not all AD in KL that i have visited are just traders in a posh surrounding. they are just selling watches. anything else and they ask you to go visit the RSC at Menara Dion.

 

[Gigi]

sadly, most, if not all AD in KL that i have visited are just traders in a posh surrounding. they are just selling watches. anything else and they ask you to go visit the RSC at Menara Dion.

 

I go straight to RSC if i need anything. Sometime if lucky can get freebies too.

[SeaDwellerR]

RSC service is so slow.... it takes about 3-4 months, if not more!

Thats what i was told...anyway...hearsay.

[TheHobbit]

RSC service is so slow.... it takes about 3-4 months, if not more!

Thats what i was told...anyway...hearsay.

So far, based on experience, standard service Taiwan and Japan is 2 weeks. Malaysia, longest was 1 month. Same for Tudor.

[SeaDwellerR]

RSC service is so slow.... it takes about 3-4 months, if not more!

Thats what i was told...anyway...hearsay.

Your right hobbit.

Its 3-4weeks i meant.

There was a typo there in the earlier post. Apologies.

 

[scooticus]

Good Day,

In reagards to your findings on the pricing in e.u. I beg to differ at this moment in time. Most of my collection comes from London & Interlaken due to the reasons below as my experiences might differ from others in this forum.

1. Actual list pricing on the brochure to be the same as retail. No more, no less. Since there is a actual published price, it makes selection of watches simpler and more straight forward.
2. Gst / Vat refunds as you leave the country coupled with cash + card purchase
a. Add in some cash to the mix and you will be able to get cash discount prices.
b. Fill in the forms as you depart the country or last destination and get the refund either cash or card. An average of 11-17% depending on countries.
3. Better availability of watches in AD stores for some difficult to find models ( i.e Rolex hulk )
4. Better service attitude on watch selection and servicing options. ( i.e bucherer swiss retails almost certainly can offer servicing of rolexes in-store ). Oe can certainly get their Rolex checked up by an in house watch technician while trying out some watches at no additional costs.

The only drawback is customs in the airport where you will have to carry your watch and the box for officer to view. Imagine carrying 2 panerai watch boxes when you do your declaration to customs.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Cheers
Scoot

If you are talking about our Malaysian's custom, then there is no need to declare your watch/es as they are duty free. Carry as much of them as you can coming in and not having to worry about paying a single cents in taxes and duties.

Was referring to overseas customs if you want to get your get/vat refund back.

Cheers
Scoot

[myric]

I wonder which country offering lowest price of brand new original luxury swiss watches e.g. Rolex, JL, Zenith, Omega? How much of saving usually comparing to malaysia pricing (in term of percentage)?

This info may influence many influence many vacation target for many mwf members  Of course this will help me to plan too!

<This question always came up in my head from time2time; raise it here today so that I can get an answer from mwf members. Many thanks!>

[tonykpk]

Some Rolex Ad in Eu countries  sell their sports model slightly off list price. When you reclaim the vat you still have a small percentage of gain compare to buying here. But I'm not too sure after the last increment., but you can capitalize on the exchange rate when euro is lower. Some sport model are sold at premium in M'sia.. [i.e above list price]....tony..

I wonder which country offering lowest price of brand new original luxury swiss watches e.g. Rolex, JL, Zenith, Omega? How much of saving usually comparing to malaysia pricing (in term of percentage)?

This info may influence many influence many vacation target for many mwf members  Of course this will help me to plan too!

<This question always came up in my head from time2time; raise it here today so that I can get an answer from mwf members. Many thanks!>

[myric]

Some Rolex Ad in Eu countries  sell their sports model slightly off list price. When you reclaim the vat you still have a small percentage of gain compare to buying here. But I'm not too sure after the last increment., but you can capitalize on the exchange rate when euro is lower. Some sport model are sold at premium in M'sia.. [i.e above list price]....tony..

I wonder which country offering lowest price of brand new original luxury swiss watches e.g. Rolex, JL, Zenith, Omega? How much of saving usually comparing to malaysia pricing (in term of percentage)?

This info may influence many influence many vacation target for many mwf members  Of course this will help me to plan too!

<This question always came up in my head from time2time; raise it here today so that I can get an answer from mwf members. Many thanks!>

Thanks Tony, for your valuable sharing.
Btw, which countries in Euro which you refering to? e.g: UK, Italy, Swiss? (I hope this is not a stupid question)

[tonykpk]

Some Rolex Ad in Eu countries  sell their sports model slightly off list price. When you reclaim the vat you still have a small percentage of gain compare to buying here. But I'm not too sure after the last increment., but you can capitalize on the exchange rate when euro is lower. Some sport model are sold at premium in M'sia.. [i.e above list price]....tony..

I wonder which country offering lowest price of brand new original luxury swiss watches e.g. Rolex, JL, Zenith, Omega? How much of saving usually comparing to malaysia pricing (in term of percentage)?

This info may influence many influence many vacation target for many mwf members  Of course this will help me to plan too!

<This question always came up in my head from time2time; raise it here today so that I can get an answer from mwf members. Many thanks!>

Thanks Tony, for your valuable sharing.
Btw, which countries in Euro which you refering to? e.g: UK, Italy, Swiss? (I hope this is not a stupid question)

  Hi Myric, mostly from Italy n germany. Its a good question with intent   ....tony..