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Old 01 June 2004, 02:00 PM
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Question Tax free Rolex in airports

Im after a Rolex bi metal watch. I have some prices from official dealers

Bi colour Submariner £3690
YACHTSMAN: £4430

Just wandering how these prices compare to 'duty free' Rolex in airports, (specifically UK airports) and are European destinations included in 'duty free'.
Old 01 June 2004, 02:08 PM
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you have more money than sense V
Old 01 June 2004, 02:17 PM
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What does a Rolex do that a casio doesn't ?????????
Old 01 June 2004, 02:22 PM
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I think if you look on BAA website, particularly for Goldsmith's, you might be able to contact the shops themselves in, say, Heathrow or Gatwick.
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"What does a Rolex do that a casio doesn't "

what does gold do that yellow metal doesnt? why buy a diamond when you can get some nice fake gems?
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Cheers Brendan.

For the record i have 'gold' wheels on the car

Why have a casio when you can draw the time on your wrist with a borrowed pen
Old 01 June 2004, 03:14 PM
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Whats a YACHTSMAN ?

I think you mean a YACHT-MASTER.

I have both models you have mentioned, if you want a good price, and are willing to pick it up PERSONALLY we could do a deal.
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And you can buy them at 'duty free' or Tax Free prices regardless of where you are flying IIRC. (Types Chuck whilst gazing at the Breitling Montbrilliant he bought Saturday whilst trying to find something for the wife for their 10 year aniversary LOL)
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Duty Free refers to alcohol and tobacco, Tax Free refers to other goods. If you are flying within the EU you are entitled to buy Tax Free goods (no restrictions).

See here for more information and a list of shops (including jewellers) whom you can call for prices.
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There was 2 TT Blue Sub at Schipol on Sunday , is was 5055 Euro so no real bargain other than the fact that you are unlikely to get one at a UK dealer without a wait
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Back to the top.

For a man who want to spend £4500 on a Rolex Yachtsman.
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yoza - cutting, very cutting...

chuckster - does your wife read scoobynet?
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"Whats a YACHTSMAN ?"

Email i received from official supplier:228@goldsmiths.co.uk

Dear Vaughan Quinn

Herewith prices for the following rolex watches as per your request:

BI METAL SUBMARINER: £3690.00

STEEL SUBMARINER: £2350.00

YACHTSMAN: £4430.00


We only stock and sell new rolex watches. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to call on 0207 512 9779.


Kind regards,

Tony



I know its a yacht master i simply cut and pasted his email.

How much you selling for Yoza?

About as cutting as a wet flip flop

edit as wrong email posted before

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Old 01 June 2004, 05:44 PM
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You messed up didnt you.

Had to edit, to hide your mistake.

Dont worry......we all make mistakes.......even you !


I will think about a price if I decide to sell, and PM it to you.

The Sub is Bi-Metal with a blue face
The YachtMaster is also Bi-Metal with a specled silver face.

But I dont really need to sell as yet.
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no mess up just posted wrong email, 4 shops mailed me!



like the look of this one the best, this the one you refering to?
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Thats a poor picture, it looks like a gold case.

My case is ST.Steel, but the face is the same, mine has YACHT-MASTER in red letters. The center band of the three links is gold.
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Oh dear, my turn to make a mistake.

Upon inspection my Yacht-Master is not BI-Metal at all, well it is, but PLATINUM and St.Steel.

Too many watches.
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Originally Posted by yoza
Oh dear, my turn to make a mistake.

Upon inspection my Yacht-Master is not BI-Metal at all, well it is, but PLATINUM and St.Steel.
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AFAIK the TT ( bi metal ) Yachtmaster is only available in Ladies , the gents is either Rolesium or 18k
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yoza


mefinks you get paid to much!!!!

must see if a price review is in order!!!



Mart

(that public speaking bit must have done you the world of good)


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Called Goldsmiths and Harrods at Gatwick and Heathrow and they both don't stock Rolex watches.

Seem to remember they were sold in Dubai when i went last through there, unfortunatly I have no contact number
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