Hey DF! Recommendation for a reputable watch dealer?

[Phoenix]

Where can I get an RM watch from? Interested in the RM007. Doesn't have to be all diamond-studded.

Thank you.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Here is a popular site be sure to check around for the best price.
http://www.chrono24.com/

 

[Phoenix]

DF, thanks.

Isn't that like a market place where sellers advertise their watches and buyers deal directly with them?

I'm looking more for a reputable dealer. I'm scared of being duped into buying a fake.

 

[Dancing Fire]

DF, thanks.

Isn't that like a market place where sellers advertise their watches and buyers deal directly with them?

I'm looking more for a reputable dealer. I'm scared of being duped into buying a fake.

They're reputable dealers, and I haven't heard anything bad about buying from that site. Did you try Googling an AD dealer near you? remember to ask for a big discount...

 

[Phoenix]

DF, thank you.

I looked on that site and apparently, you're supposed to contact the seller; which makes me think that I'd be dealing with an individual who owns and now wants to sell their watch. I guess I'm not altogether adverse to buying from an individual, but I'd have to ask them if I could bring the watch to RM to have it authenticated. Now, I wonder if RM would offer this service?

What do you mean an AD dealer? You mean local watch dealers? I'm wary of secondhand dealers here generally speaking, bc I've come across fake pieces.

 

[Dancing Fire]

DF, thank you.

I looked on that site and apparently, you're supposed to contact the seller; which makes me think that I'd be dealing with an individual who owns and now wants to sell their watch. I guess I'm not altogether adverse to buying from an individual, but I'd have to ask them if I could bring the watch to RM to have it authenticated. Now, I wonder if RM would offer this service?

What do you mean an AD dealer? You mean local watch dealers? I'm wary of secondhand dealers here generally speaking, bc I've come across fake pieces.

Yes an authorized RM dealer near you.

 

[Phoenix]

Ah ok. What kind of discount can I ask for ?

 

[Dancing Fire]

Ah ok. What kind of discount can I ask for ?

I'd start at 30% off MSRP... . the watch market is weak now. About 6 month ago Patek cut its retail price here in the US by 7%. That's unheard of from Patek Philippe, but an AD told me since PP cut their retail prices they no longer can offer a big discount like they can in the past, so I guess it all comes out the same after all...

What is the MSRP on the RM 007 ? about $100K?

 

[Phoenix]

Ah ok. What kind of discount can I ask for ?

I'd start at 30% off MSRP... . the watch market is weak now. About 6 month ago Patek cut its retail price here in the US by 7%. That's unheard of from Patek Philippe, but an AD told me since PP cut their retail prices they no longer can offer a big discount like they can in the past, so I guess it all comes out the same after all...

What is the MSRP on the RM 007 ? about $100K?

OMG!! Really? I'm for sure going to try. I notice, incidentally, that the luxury market has really slowed down.. jewellery/ diamonds, Hermes handbags etc...not surprised to hear about watches too. I guess that's to do with the Chinese not having as much money as before and also fears of a global slowdown.

RM007 comes in all kinds of permutations. The one I'm looking at retails for SGD152k (USD 113k approx). My friend has one that's like SGD200k+, but hers is all diamond-studded.

OMG, 30% off would be awesome!!

Thank you, DF. That's all very helpful infor.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Good luck Phoenix....after you buy the watch be sure to post some wrist shots...

 

[Phoenix]

Thank you, DF. And I certainly will.