That's before discount la.

Owning a 20k Tudor chrono is just stupid.

I was thinking of the 1861, but the new ones definitely is trending higher.

OB has always been very kiam siap with discount, usually AD's the one that is offering it and I doubt many is walking to buy the Tudor from their boutique.

I just don't like the fact that the silver snoopy is a OB only edition, even my dealer can't help me with that

But yes, there's plenty of nice looking speedy with much better horological ties at a cheaper price floating around the grey / used market that one can opt for rather than a grey Tudor chrono at that inflated prices.

That is what I was told. At least it won't be displayed in the likes of Watatime or HG etc. Whether the AD can get their hands on it is a diff question, given the murky relations between both.

But that seems to be the trend, that the brands are increasingly controling their inventory and pricing via boutique only pieces.

The bad part for me is I don't want to go 'build' a relationship all over again, as now mine comes from buying different brand and pieces from the AD. I don't want to have to buy 5 weird speedy to get a chance at the SS. Oh well...

The ones in Pavi and MV are considered a boutique, even if they are operated by an AD. They are not allowed to give the discounts an AD usually is able to give.

Which of the two boutique you got 20-25% discount from?

Yep. Pelagos used to get 18%, now I am not sure since I haven't check them in a long time. BB36 or those North Flags even better. If the Tudor outlet in PV and MV offers the same, then it's my bad.

Tudor in an AD is a very different proposition than Tudor in a boutique. I know it's not how you generally use that term, as boutique is ran by the company itself but for Tudor and Rolex, they get to dictate the terms differently.

I know Rolex clout is enough to get them to withdraw displays from an AD and park in own shop, thus being able to control and dictate the price and inventory. Tudor is moving down that path.

Omega is going to be next, as they have been slowly withdrawing it from ADs to focus on the boutiques, but for now, they don't move the market the same way that two siblings can.

Yea, I'm on the waitlist as well via my AD but I'm not giving it much thought la.

Best part about the BB36 is you can engrave the back

We all have our own journey, watch collecting is definitely not about how expensive one's shit is. I still rock this piece from time to time.

This is big poison.

You also have to consider your account size. Tudor was not even a "luxury" tier brand until recently. Even last time Rolex could push 8%, then it became 6%, then it became no discount. Then it became pay extra if you want that entry level steel sub.

I used to get like 20% for Omega, but my fella can tell me slowly wait

Recession only hit hard for the mid to lower income folks.

The stock market pretty much boom.In MY, the glove stock probably help create a few more new millionaires

Now you have to pay a premium instead of expecting a discount!

Because it's the most recognisable luxury brand in watches out there. Any Tom dick and Harry will know Rolex represents you made it, that's how well they have positioned themselves. Plus, the new flex culture also push them to this level. The last time I spoke to a dealer, when covid not yet hit, Chinese consumers will just come and sapu Cartier, Omega and Rolex to go back to gift it to business partners, etc. And they will consider to buy anything as long as the brand is there. So why would a dealer sell a sub to some chikai fella, when he can sell to the Chinese that buys the weird DJs, lady Omegas and whatever Cartier hacks out?

Got a big promotion? Buy Rolex.
Close a big deal? Buy Rolex.

LYN is easy example. You don't see any other luxury brand specific thread being so active except for Rolex. You wear Patek, who will even comment about it on the streets? You wear Rolex there will be a few heads turned.

The holy trinity appeals to watch community, which is still pretty small even if they can't produce enough. Even if we add in ALS or FP Journe, it's already a pretty geeky detail for those with little interest in it. So why would they spend 100k on it when they can spend 60k and get more likes.

You bojio only. Breitling sent me a catalogue and cash voucher for some reason so they are in my good books, but their pieces are really hit and miss especially on the sizing.

The boring old Explorer 1 I have is now being sold by others for 50k. Simply because it got discontinued despite I'm sure hundreds of thousands floating around somewhere still.

It's madness indeed.

Yea, was talking to a friend about the irony of his GMT Master not being used when he travels due to the free of being robbed in overseas.

VC also increasing prices tomorrow.

Hard but more possible than the subs and DJs.

The Exp1 also similar. TT one much easier put it's a premium on a fugly piece.

Got list. You just need to make a deal with the sales rep and get the confirmation post his discussion with whatever management.

Then you just wait the "next shipment".

My Exp1 was a couple of months after I asked for it.

Samsung mobile browser also got show hehe.

The newer batch has been rectified from what most are saying. Anyway got long warranty, issue just claim warranty jer.

Yea.

If I can somehow get the BB58 plus the Rolex Oyster bracelet, I might actually stop buying anymore watches ever again.

The 39mm Exp1 is being asked at 40k.

That's the same retail for the TT 36mm, and the Sub.

It's basically insane.