Prices Of IWC Watches Going Up? Discount fixed at 15%?

[roguehog]

hi all, new to this forum. Am looking to get my first IWC (IWC 3717!!). Visited THG, Sincere, and Cortina this week, an all said that the max discount they can give is 12%. Yes, I understand building a relationship with AD over time will help to get that good discount level...any bro here care to share tips on how to do that?

Here's my take. Even if one of the regulars here recommends an ad to you, I would think that it's dependent on the salesman how much discount e wants to offer you. The relationship I between the regular and the salesperson, and I don't think that can be transferred. Especially uf it's someone you met online.

When I recommend friends to my usual guy, I Lways tell him
It's up to him howuch discount he wants to offer.it's strictly a biz transaction between him and the buyer. The person introducing has no say or sway over te discount offered.

[jasonzhou]

Try reputable grey dealers and shops that sell overseas AD sets. When I was looking at 7days white face portugese, was quoted $15k after discount, went to grey dealer shop, $12k for overseas set.

Not sure if this is a noob question, but is there a list of reputable grey dealers I can approach? The 3717 is out of stock for all ADs...

[Oceanklassik]

Most, if not all, grey dealers in Singapore (that I know) are reputable. You can start by asking those who are advertising in this forum. Some who are not, are selling watches in the Private Dealers' Garage. You can also consider asking them. Another avenue is to go online to search for local watch companies as most of these companies have websites you can refer to. I recalled seeing one for sale at Visiotime.

Hope these help

[skeleton]

Hi guys, in Europe right now and was wondering if it is cheaper to get IWC timepieces here...

I have short listed a couple of pilot watches:-

- Classic Pilot's Automatic Chronograph (IW3717-01)
- Mark XVI (IW3255-01)

Can anyone share with me the list price in SG?

Many thanks in advance!

[roguehog]

Hi guys, in Europe right now and was wondering if it is cheaper to get IWC timepieces here...

I have short listed a couple of pilot watches:-

- Classic Pilot's Automatic Chronograph (IW3717-01)
- Mark XVI (IW3255-01)

Can anyone share with me the list price in SG?

Many thanks in advance!

3717 is/ was retailing at sgd7600. before discount which ranges from 12%(walk-in) to 30%+ (regular) at AD. however, some bros here say that all AD's in SG are out of stock now.

[Dfive]

hi all, new to this forum. Am looking to get my first IWC (IWC 3717!!). Visited THG, Sincere, and Cortina this week, an all said that the max discount they can give is 12%. Yes, I understand building a relationship with AD over time will help to get that good discount level...any bro here care to share tips on how to do that?

errrr..... buy a few watches to show your loyalty to the shop.... show interest to the shop... know the salesman/ woman on a first name basis..... in return you get the benefits.... simple consumer retail science.

[roguehog]

errrr..... buy a few watches to show your loyalty to the shop.... show interest to the shop... know the salesman/ woman on a first name basis..... in return you get the benefits.... simple consumer retail science.

Well said bro.

Jason, it's just like any other business relationship. Just like the same one between you and your fishmonger, butcher, vege seller at your local wet market. Or yournregular chicken rice stall.

[skeleton]

3717 is/ was retailing at sgd7600. before discount which ranges from 12%(walk-in) to 30%+ (regular) at AD. however, some bros here say that all AD's in SG are out of stock now.

Sounds tricky...found a AD here that has one for sale @ €4,500 but could not discuss the discount over the phone (obviously).

Do u think I shud buy it here? Not very familiar with getting IWCs and what to expect...

[Dfive]

Sounds tricky...found a AD here that has one for sale @ €4,500 but could not discuss the discount over the phone (obviously).

Do u think I shud buy it here? Not very familiar with getting IWCs and what to expect...

IN SG ? well thats about SGD $7,300.....

[Dfive]

Well said bro.

Jason, it's just like any other business relationship. Just like the same one between you and your fishmonger, butcher, vege seller at your local wet market. Or yournregular chicken rice stall.

Cheers bro.... you are right also..... as I have heard in the past ' it's not rocket science '

[t28]

Well said bro.

Jason, it's just like any other business relationship. Just like the same one between you and your fishmonger, butcher, vege seller at your local wet market. Or yournregular chicken rice stall.

errrr..... buy a few watches to show your loyalty to the shop.... show interest to the shop... know the salesman/ woman on a first name basis..... in return you get the benefits.... simple consumer retail science.

Totally agree with u both! That's what I do for anything I buy.

[roguehog]

Sounds tricky...found a AD here that has one for sale @ €4,500 but could not discuss the discount over the phone (obviously).

Do u think I shud buy it here? Not very familiar with getting IWCs and what to expect...

Izzat before or after vat refund? Which part of Europe are you at now?

[skeleton]

Izzat before or after vat refund? Which part of Europe are you at now?

In Netherlands now, price is before vat refund which I learned is abt 9.5%...

Any advice?

TIA!

[roguehog]

In Netherlands now, price is before vat refund which I learned is abt 9.5%...

Any advice?

TIA!

Just PM-ed you.

[roguehog]

Just PM-ed you.

Skeleton, not sure who you spoke with at Ace in AMS. but from what I read on WUS, Dimer usually offers pretty good deals.