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Post by Aaron on Oct 30, 2004 9:40:19 GMT -5
Hi guys thought I would give you an insight into the prices of certain model Rolex watches here in Oz.
These prices were obtained yesterday and were for new watches from an authorized dealer.
Sub Date $6350 AUD or $4740 US.
Sub no Date $5325 AUD or $3973 US.
GMT II $6350 AUD or $4740 US.
Sea Dweller $6600 AUD or $4924 US.
These are the only prices I got as these are the watches that interest me.The conversion was done prior to posting using XE.com-Universal Convertor.
How do these compare when converted to US dollars to other places around the globe?
Aaron.
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Post by JBHII on Oct 30, 2004 9:53:48 GMT -5
Hi guys thought I would give you an insight into the prices of certain model Rolex watches here in Oz. These prices were obtained yesterday and were for new watches from an authorized dealer. Sub Date $6350 AUD or $4740 US. Sub no Date $5325 AUD or $3973 US. GMT II $6350 AUD or $4740 US. Sea Dweller $6600 AUD or $4924 US. These are the only prices I got as these are the watches that interest me.The conversion was done prior to posting using XE.com-Universal Convertor. How do these compare when converted to US dollars to other places around the globe? Aaron. They look to be pretty consistently about 300.00 or so US above current Rolex USA retail prices...but perhaps that due to exchange rate issues. John |
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Post by Aaron on Oct 30, 2004 10:07:18 GMT -5
There goes the trip overseas to save a dollar.  |
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Post by Aaron on Oct 30, 2004 19:12:05 GMT -5
Hi guys thought I would give you an insight into the prices of certain model Rolex watches here in Oz. These prices were obtained yesterday and were for new watches from an authorized dealer. Sub Date $6350 AUD or $4740 US. Sub no Date $5325 AUD or $3973 US. GMT II $6350 AUD or $4740 US. Sea Dweller $6600 AUD or $4924 US. These are the only prices I got as these are the watches that interest me.The conversion was done prior to posting using XE.com-Universal Convertor. How do these compare when converted to US dollars to other places around the globe? Aaron. I also forgot.These prices include GST(tax). |
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Post by rgp on Oct 30, 2004 22:10:53 GMT -5
The last time I was in Melb I believe I saw some stainless GMT masters priced extremely high in the shops on Collins St...higher than the current retail you have listed...it was January 2003 and the SS GMT Master II's had a tag on them that if I remember correctly was approximately $7000 AU in some shops.
Based on my experiences having to live and work over a large portion of the earth though, there's usually not enough difference in price of anything to make overseas purchases worthwhile unless you either find an item not available at home or you just happen to find a really good deal. Some less legitimate dealers (none of whom I can think of who were in the USA or Australia) though will try to convince you that you're getting the deal of a lifetime when they give you "friendly advice" about exchange rates.
Also, any high quality Swiss watch is unfortunately worth far more than the amount that can legally be brought in duty free so the amount saved by buying tax free in one country usually gets ripped out of your wallet when you get home. In Australia I think the duty free amount is still only $200 AU but am not certain of that. Upside though is the people working for Oz customs are a lot nicer than the customs goons are in most other countries.
Richard.
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Post by johnnycanuck on Oct 30, 2004 22:21:44 GMT -5
Do Australian watch hands run reverse to us in the northern hemisphere? ;D
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Post by Aaron on Oct 30, 2004 22:41:11 GMT -5
Do Australian watch hands run reverse to us in the northern hemisphere? ;D John you can be so silly. ;D You simply wear the watch on your left arm with the crown pointing towards your shoulder  |
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Post by johnnycanuck on Oct 30, 2004 22:46:31 GMT -5
Ahh, gotcha mate! BTW, good to have another Commonwealther around.  |
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Post by Aaron on Oct 30, 2004 22:48:42 GMT -5
The last time I was in Melb I believe I saw some stainless GMT masters priced extremely high in the shops on Collins St...higher than the current retail you have listed...it was January 2003 and the SS GMT Master II's had a tag on them that if I remember correctly was approximately $7000 AU in some shops. Based on my experiences having to live and work over a large portion of the earth though, there's usually not enough difference in price of anything to make overseas purchases worthwhile unless you either find an item not available at home or you just happen to find a really good deal. Some less legitimate dealers (none of whom I can think of who were in the USA or Australia) though will try to convince you that you're getting the deal of a lifetime when they give you "friendly advice" about exchange rates. Also, any high quality Swiss watch is unfortunately worth far more than the amount that can legally be brought in duty free so the amount saved by buying tax free in one country usually gets ripped out of your wallet when you get home. In Australia I think the duty free amount is still only $200 AU but am not certain of that. Upside though is the people working for Oz customs are a lot nicer than the customs goons are in most other countries. Richard. Richard I have to aggree with what your saying any real bargain bought overseas will cop all soughts of charges. What I was really trying to do was see if there was any real advantage to buying when away,but it seems there is none. By the way welcome to the forums any imput will be welcome. Aaron |
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Post by JBHII on Oct 30, 2004 23:45:13 GMT -5
The last time I was in Melb I believe I saw some stainless GMT masters priced extremely high in the shops on Collins St...higher than the current retail you have listed...it was January 2003 and the SS GMT Master II's had a tag on them that if I remember correctly was approximately $7000 AU in some shops. Based on my experiences having to live and work over a large portion of the earth though, there's usually not enough difference in price of anything to make overseas purchases worthwhile unless you either find an item not available at home or you just happen to find a really good deal. Some less legitimate dealers (none of whom I can think of who were in the USA or Australia) though will try to convince you that you're getting the deal of a lifetime when they give you "friendly advice" about exchange rates. Also, any high quality Swiss watch is unfortunately worth far more than the amount that can legally be brought in duty free so the amount saved by buying tax free in one country usually gets ripped out of your wallet when you get home. In Australia I think the duty free amount is still only $200 AU but am not certain of that. Upside though is the people working for Oz customs are a lot nicer than the customs goons are in most other countries. Richard. Hi Richard! I just wanted to take a moment to welcome you to WTF! I hope you come back often. Best, John |
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Post by rgp on Oct 31, 2004 19:52:49 GMT -5
Thank you, John. Aaron: If you're interested in collecting, there is a definite advantage when buying overseas which I have seen consistently in several countries. Apparently most manufacturers vary their product line a bit (and sometimes a lot) from one country to the next and some things are only available in a specific country; also some manufacturers don't even sell their products in some countries (example, try to find a slab of VB in the USA). Usually about the only really reliable way to find this out is when checking in person in an overseas shop while having a good knowledge of the products available at home. Basic fee schedule for Australia is here, as you can see I was mistaken in the value allowed in duty free: clearing goods through customs www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4264Also the place to check for items you can legally bring to Australia is here...and if getting a watch on a leather or other type strap, check the animal the strap came off of separately (they can snatch a reptile skin right off of you on entry, among other things): Import Conditions Database - ICON - AQIS www.aqis.gov.au/icon32/asp/ex_querycontent.aspAlso of note, if travelling overseas with a nice Swiss watch or anything else expensive...there are forms which you can obtain from the USA & Australia and probably every other country on earth to list the articles that you own and are wearing/carrying overseas. These forms are normally reserved for pilots, flight attendants, sailors, etc, however I believe that anyone may make use of them. They are also only needed as a rule when returning to your country of origin unless you're carrying more than one of the same item in which case you may need evidence no matter what country you are entering. This can keep you from getting taxed again in the event of a dispute when you return wearing the same watch you were wearing when you left. Richard. |
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Post by Aaron on Nov 4, 2004 20:17:32 GMT -5
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the info.Where abouts do you live Richard,you seem to have a general feel about things here in Oz.
Aaron
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Post by rgp on Nov 4, 2004 22:24:37 GMT -5
Born in Texas, currently living in Texas, have also lived in Victoria and a few other places. Most of my friends seem to be either Australians or Texans. Now that I think of it, all of them are from Texas or Australia.
I used to fly for a living, which is how I learned some of the habits of customs services & general rules of entry into various countries. Unfortunately now if I go anywhere I have do do so at my own expense. Will be in Australia again in January to attend a friend's wedding in Ballarat, so I need to find a t-shirt with a tuxedo print before then.
Richard.
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Post by Aaron on Nov 5, 2004 0:50:39 GMT -5
Hey Richard,
You can tell who the bride is at an Australian wedding.
She is the one with new thongs. ;D ;D
Aaron
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Post by MikeS on Nov 5, 2004 0:51:59 GMT -5
not what i am used to growing up in Chicago! |
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