IWC Pricing

[tomtom]

I went to look at/try a Pilot's Chronograph at a local jeweller this morning. The (very) nice girl implied that the owner would be willing to move on price somewhat. What's realistic here? 5%? It's at 2400.

Before anyone asks, I would have spoken to the owner but he wasn't there .

edit: Badly phrased. Should have said that this is the owner of the shop, not the watch. The watch is new.

Edited by tomtom on Saturday 8th September 12:32

[Dominic H]

Which one are you after, the 371701?

[filaborg]

fella go for 15%. at the end of the day you can always go up, but never down.

[matrignano]

I got ~10% off a titanium Panerai luminor marina, which is slightly harder to get a hold of...

Let them make you an offer, take 5% off it and see what they say?

[filaborg]

matrignano said:

I got ~10% off a titanium Panerai luminor marina, which is slightly harder to get a hold of...

Let them make you an offer, take 5% off it and see what they say?

10% well done that man...

[tomtom]

Dominic H said:

Which one are you after, the 371701?

That's right.

[filaborg]

http://www.collectorstime.com/ try Zeetan he has your model at a better price.

[tomtom]

Trouble is, that's overseas. I've also found it in the US for ~$2900. However, factor in shipping and potential customs charges and it doesn't look quite as attractive if I can get it for c£2100 from my local shop.

Edited by tomtom on Saturday 8th September 15:58

[Dominic H]

YHM.....

Dominic

[tomtom]

Thanks, I'll let you know.

[kiwisr]

Go for 20% straight off, watches are wildly overpriced in this country.

[sparkyhx]

post on timezone.com saying you want one but can't afford it and you don't really want to go on internet - any ideas?

You may find one of the Authorised Dealers or mods emails/pm you. One did with me when I was looking at a GP/IWC and they said they can get 20% minimum - all above board.

[Murph7355]

tomtom said:

Trouble is, that's overseas. I've also found it in the US for ~$2900...

Therefore I reckon that even IF you get whacked for duty and VAT, you're looking at sub 1800GBP at current exchange rates....

There's your target (remember that the US dealers are still making sufficient profit even at that price).

[filaborg]

Murph7355 said:

tomtom said:

Trouble is, that's overseas. I've also found it in the US for ~$2900...

Therefore I reckon that even IF you get whacked for duty and VAT, you're looking at sub 1800GBP at current exchange rates....

There's your target (remember that the US dealers are still making sufficient profit even at that price).

i have used zeetan a few times now and both occasions he lowered the insurance down to $500 thus lowering my duty. the last time i got hit for about £120 if memory serves me right.

[dbroughton]

Bought my IWC in Miami at a IWC dealer, got a huge discount, they let me off the local sales tax too.


Worked out almost 1/2 price

[tomtom]

Murph7355 said:

tomtom said:

Trouble is, that's overseas. I've also found it in the US for ~$2900...

Therefore I reckon that even IF you get whacked for duty and VAT, you're looking at sub 1800GBP at current exchange rates....

There's your target (remember that the US dealers are still making sufficient profit even at that price).

Having done a bit more digging it seems that is a pre-owned (but not worn, apparently) watch. My Submariner was used, I think I want 'new' this time. Although from what I've seen in the last 48hrs it should be possible to get it <2k in the UK without too much trouble.

[Gids]

Good choice!



10% discount on list price.

[dom9]

I paid £1960 at Heathrow airport (I think T3) in August last year fro my 42mm Spitfire Chrono, which is the same list price at £2400... Although I have never seen one at that price again in this country!

[tomtom]

I've found out today that I'll be in Chicago in November. It might be worth waiting 'til then and canvassing some US dealers and the airport shops, I guess.

But then that opens a whole new kettle of fish with customs on the way home.

[justayellowbadge]

tomtom said:

I've found out today that I'll be in Chicago in November. It might be worth waiting 'til then and canvassing some US dealers and the airport shops, I guess.

But then that opens a whole new kettle of fish with customs on the way home.

Send yourself the empty box, with an eBay type invoice for £25 or so for 'watch memerobilia' if you really want to cover yourself, and wear the watch.