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16% is wholesome!!!
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Switzerland is excellent for browsing but to buy there is virtually no discounting and the net VAT refund is actually around the 5% mark.Comment
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Yup, agree that the rates are better in Italy or France. CH is a good place to get hard-to-find pieces though, I have been told by those hunting for their grail Nautilus or Daytona.Comment
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Thanks, All. Europe certainly a better option. Will be checking out other brands and their price
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Should buy in italyComment
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Where in Paris shld I go n look for rolex? Wempe?Comment
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Paris is one of the most expensive cities to buy in Europe. If you don't mind paying a premium and not obtaining any discounts the AD's which I can recommend would be Bucherer; Dubail ; Arashino and they are located close to each other around Place Vendome .
Dubail and Bucherer are really large shops and are kind of considered the "blue blood / artistocratic" kind of AD's . You might have to dress pretty well to get attended to as well.
Wempe in Paris is a smaller shop on Rue Royale off Place Vendome and is very close to La Duree ( excellent shop for cakes)The service there is excellent and professional and are very easy going .
Otherwise I would recommend Milan in Italy which would offer a better deal overallComment
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Thanks for the great info. Will look out for the said ADs. Cheers.
Originally posted by praha335ci View PostComment
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some gray dealer told me he can get 20% VAT rebate in italy
not sure how trueComment
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Galleries La Fayette has an extensive rolex collection on the ground floor and lots of people actually get their base quote for an idea of the prices. You can walk into the shop in casual wear and they will be quite willing to allow you to try most pieces on.The other blue blood AD's they will allow you to walk in and have a look but if you're not dressed well they will most likely not allow you to try on any pieces or are semi- reluctant to even service you. If you do dress well and buy from AD's like Dubail they will give you the VIP treatment - expensive champagne really take time to show you how to properly operate the watch and other marketing items- watch travel pouches; watch books, additional polishing cloths their in house bags etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pn4y2UBoTg
This guy bought his sub TT at Dubail.
BTW the AD's prices also do vary a little.Comment
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If he can offer this deal to u.. then it's a good deal. 20% VAT rebate from Italy is possible.
Originally posted by sty13 View PostComment
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Just went to Lafayette n other ADs today. All do not have stock for the models I want. ie the black/blue gmt or the Hulk subOriginally posted by praha335ci View PostComment
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Hi, new to forum. Jus came back from Europe, travelled from Paris - Switzerland - Italy. Was checking prices from day 1 in Paris n finally buying my Sub in Milan. Apparently Italy offered the highest discount plus highest VAT refund among the three. Effective discount was 30% off the retail which I deem a good buy. Bucherer in Switzerland offer me 1% discount before refund n I really LOL...
Anyway the higher purchase price u pay, the higher the VAT refund in Italy. I almost bought another 2 in Venice but due to the models, no discount was given. What the sales quoted me was a 22% vat refund at best....
Jus my sharing from recent trip
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Can tell how much did you paid for your Sub after all the discount and VAT saving?Comment
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I bought a TT LB for SGD13.4k... Not sure if it's exp or reasonable....Comment
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