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Helpful Watch Buying Advice

1. •  If considering buying from a private seller or an auction sites, buy the seller first and the watch second. In other words, do your homework on the seller.
   

1. •  Know your expected discount range prior to purchasing from an AD (Authorized Dealer). This will help with the negotiations of the final purchase price.
   

1. •  There are very few watches that will not see a discount off of MSRP. For example there might be a 1-3 year waiting list on a SS Rolex Daytona, do not expect a discount. The gray market will give you an idea of what to expect from your AD. Do not anticipate them to match it, but it is a good reference point.
   

1. •  If purchasing the watch from an authorized dealer, consider buying it out of state or on vacation as they know this will likely be the only opportunity to sell you a watch. This opens up the “negotiation highway” much easier, making for a better “let’s make a deal” scenario. 
   

1. •  Buying from the gray market (used/new watch from non-AD), check them out on the BBB. Make sure the serial numbers are intact and not scratched off the watch. We recommend buying from a seller that includes all boxes/papers. Even the warranty card, though it probably will not be stamped. Should there ever need to sell, this will help fetch a higher sale price.
   

1. •  Do not settle on watch because it is a good deal instead of getting the watch you really wanted. It will likely not satisfy the “itch” for long and may cost you more in the long run if you end up buying the one you really wanted.
   

1. •  If buying from a non-AD and the deal is to good to by true, it probably is just that. Do not buy with emotion, being rational goes a long way.