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► Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea (SDDS) 126660
hi guys, i am finally planning on buying my long awaited sea dweller deep sea this year (126660). my first big watch purchase and i am so excited .
i have been reading various posts from different forums on the best way to buy, but since we got a watch section and some watch pros here, wanted to ask as well. rolex site msrp: $12,900 would it be realistic to walk into an ad and be able to buy this watch for msrp or $13,000? davidsw: $15,000 - $15,500 (no tax - ship out of state) rave reviews many happy customers but significant mark up compared to other sources. chrono24: $14,500 - $15,000 (no tax - ship out of state) seems you can find from trusted verified sellers with less mark up. i do travel often and also exploring buying overseas. bangkok duty free: $13,500 (vat refund included) i have to pick up at duty free counter in airport. i am worried about declaring it when i return to us and paying tax, potentially wiping out any savings. the price above is from my last visit and currency exchange in december 2019. bangkok regular store: ??? i have not been to a regular ad in bangkok. since this is a regular store, i am pretty sure i will be able to get a vat refund of 7%. if i am able to get the watch for $13,500 - 7% vat refund = $12,555 - vat processing fee. rolex canada site msrp: 15,300 CAD ($11,505 USD): hey why not, its only a few hour drive from new york. if i walk into an ad, will i be able to get one at msrp or slighty above? i don't think i will have any problem bringing the watch back across border. worst case scenario, i can ship the box to my house and just wear the watch back. europe: ??? i plan on going to spain later in the year and can advantage of 15% vat. still have same question though on walking into an ad and buying the watch for near msrp. also question of declaration when i return back to the states. any additional thoughts? i am 99% sold on the blue dial but still have an itch on the classic black .
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If you find one at an AD anywhere, buy it. As a matter of fact, if you find ANY stainless sport model at an AD, BUY IT. I will buy it from you if you don't want it. ADs cannot charge higher than MSRP and I have been stopping in every AD I pass by for the last 2 years and none of them have had a SS sport model.
I have bought multiple Rolex from DavidSW. Awesome seller and trustworthy. BTW, are you getting the James Cameron version or the black one? I am in the market for a 126660 D Blue.
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I didn't think the sea dweller was being marked up. I thought the thickness may be the reason - not saying not desirable.
The blue dial Cameron you have to see n person very impressive. Been a longtime since I've seen a deep sea in a showroom usually have to order and I'm not far from Annapolis... |
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For what it's worth, I don't think the Sea Dweller Deep Sea is Rolex's best effort. I think the original Sea Dweller is a better choice, I'm biased though having worked in the commercial diving industry and I know one of the guys that worked for Comex.
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I liked the Dblue but the bracelet was too narrow for the bulky case. That's why I am looking for a 126660 Dblue to try out. I think the wider bracelet with the same case size will be a hit for me.
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youre welcome...
https://www.watchrecon.com/?query=126660 Takuya, selling in the 2nd listing, is a very well known 2nd hand dealer. The bigger SS Sport Models are more easily attained at an AD vs a Sub or GMT. You shouldnt be paying much of a premium, if any, for this.
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GL OP. Your chances will be slim unless you have a relationship with a AD or buy from a 3rd party place marked up.
As far as Europe, I was in paris, geneva(flagship store) a month ago. There's no SS there. Only two tones which are not desirable. I doubt spain will be any better |
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I went to my Rolex dealer today. Most of his cases were empty. He said he had less than 30% of his normal stock. No SS sport models. He did have one Yacht Master in stock.
I am glad I got my Rolex’s several years ago. |
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Dont think modern standard should be the benchmark. Sizes are coming down for some time and big thick oversized watches are not gonna stand against the test of time.
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02-20-2020, 10:01 AM | #18 |
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it wears smaller than the tudor black bays. Kind of between a sub c and a black bay.
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