Does Costco UK Stock the Rolex Brand?

**Bannon** · 28th February 2018, 20:03

In the United States, one will occasionally come across a Rolex model in the jewelry showcase. While they are gray-market models, the Costco return/refund policy far exceeds the traditional Rolex warranty.

The watches can be returned for a full refund thus negating any warranty and/or service issues. It's a flipper's delight from the standpoint that a whimsical purchase offers a second life either as a replacement or refund.

I've never gone this purchasing route but Costco's customer service protocols seem to far exceed those of Rolex SA.

And so the question is, providing Costco has the model you want in stock...why even bother with a Rolex AD?

**JPCain86** · 28th February 2018, 20:06

No it doesn't.

**KavKav** · 28th February 2018, 20:07

Originally Posted by Bannon

In the United States, one will occasionally come across a Rolex model in the jewelry showcase. While they are gray-market models, the Costco return/refund policy far exceeds the traditional Rolex warranty.

The watches can be returned for a full refund thus negating any warranty and/or service issues. It's a flipper's delight from the standpoint that a whimsical purchase offers a second life either as a replacement or refund.

I've never gone this purchasing route but Costco's customer service protocols seem to far exceed those of Rolex SA.

And so the question is, providing Costco has the model you want in stock...why even bother with a Rolex AD?

Agreed Costco returns policy is excellent but I have never seen a Rolex in Costco this side of the pond!

**ajw232** · 28th February 2018, 20:13

I’ve seen a few datejust in Costco but they don’t seem to sell very fast.

**Scepticalist** · 28th February 2018, 20:32

I go once a month and seen nothing much in Costco apart from Tag, Seiko and an occasional ladies Omega

**blackal** · 28th February 2018, 20:35

Originally Posted by ajw232

I’ve seen a few datejust in Costco but they don’t seem to sell very fast.

Doesn't mean very much - as you give no indication as to which country you are in.

**triumph coupe** · 28th February 2018, 20:37

Originally Posted by Scepticalist

I go once a month and seen nothing much in Costco apart from Tag, Seiko and an occasional ladies Omega

This is my experience also and I'm in Costco around every 4 to 6 weeks. I visit various costco around the country, rather than just my local one and they all are the same on the watch front.

**Omegamanic** · 28th February 2018, 20:42

Originally Posted by Bannon

In the United States, one will occasionally come across a Rolex model in the jewelry showcase. While they are gray-market models, the Costco return/refund policy far exceeds the traditional Rolex warranty.

The watches can be returned for a full refund thus negating any warranty and/or service issues. It's a flipper's delight from the standpoint that a whimsical purchase offers a second life either as a replacement or refund.

I've never gone this purchasing route but Costco's customer service protocols seem to far exceed those of Rolex SA.

And so the question is, providing Costco has the model you want in stock...why even bother with a Rolex AD?

Rolex SA do not sell watches in the US.

Originally Posted by ajw232

I’ve seen a few datejust in Costco but they don’t seem to sell very fast.

You don’t give an indication of price either!

**-Ally-** · 28th February 2018, 20:52

Where are these Rolex sourced from ?

**Bannon** · 28th February 2018, 21:00

Originally Posted by Omegamanic

Rolex SA do not sell watches in the US.

No, but they make the rules regarding factory-authorized warranty service.

Originally Posted by -Ally-

Where are these Rolex sourced from ?

Good question. The next might be where do returned Costco Rolexes eventually end-up?

**-Ally-** · 28th February 2018, 21:02

Originally Posted by Bannon

Good question.

Thanks.

Here’s another, is your name Steve ?

**Bannon** · 28th February 2018, 21:07

Originally Posted by -Ally-

Thanks. Here’s another, is your name Steve ?

As in Trump's former henchman? No, sorry for any potential disappointments along the way.

**Peteris** · 28th February 2018, 21:30

Originally Posted by Bannon

In the United States, one will occasionally come across a Rolex model in the jewelry showcase. While they are gray-market models, the Costco return/refund policy far exceeds the traditional Rolex warranty.

Indeed. If I could buy the watch I want from them I would. Their policy is very attractive.

**Onelasttime** · 28th February 2018, 21:32

There needs to be a forum Bann-on these kind of threads.

Thanks, I'm here all week

**ajw232** · 28th February 2018, 22:03

Originally Posted by blackal

Doesn't mean very much - as you give no indication as to which country you are in.

I’m in the U.K. and usually go to the Sunbury store these days.

Originally Posted by Omegamanic

You don’t give an indication of price either!

I can’t remember if the top of my head, it wasn’t enticing enough to make a purchase though. It was a white dial DJ.

**Mouse** · 28th February 2018, 22:20

Dunno. I just live in hope that one day Aldi will do a Rolex 'special buy'.

**Dandandanman** · 28th February 2018, 23:06

Rolex in Costco what ever next

**Hobby Hunter** · 1st March 2018, 02:24

Not seen them in there and the way Rolex are I doubt it’ll happen

**number2** · 1st March 2018, 05:19

Originally Posted by Mouse

Dunno. I just live in hope that one day Aldi will do a Rolex 'special buy'.

You missed it, Thursday 32nd May 2012

**peter2704** · 1st March 2018, 07:00

Costco near me has the Daytona ceramic , sd43 ,gmt batman and skydweller all in stock ....goes and gets coat

**sandman** · 1st March 2018, 09:58

Originally Posted by peter2704

Costco near me has the Daytona ceramic , sd43 ,gmt batman and skydweller all in stock ....goes and gets coat

Yeah Glasgow Costco have the Daytona at the moment for £8799. Unfortunately there is 2 feet of snow on the ground so nobody can get there to buy it.

**Dave O'Sullivan** · 1st March 2018, 10:01

I was in either Watford or Hayes (I forget) and they had a DateJust on display. Dont remember the price but I think it was low fours once VAT was added. Certainly not a bargain.

**Chris_in_the_UK** · 1st March 2018, 10:27

Originally Posted by sandman

Yeah Glasgow Costco have the Daytona at the moment for £8799. Unfortunately there is 2 feet of snow on the ground so nobody can get there to buy it.

There is a group buy running along with a bbq grill and tongs - great deal.

**Gareth-W** · 1st March 2018, 10:50

I've seen a few higher end brands in there but not for some time now.

**Haywood_Milton** · 1st March 2018, 11:52

I believe Goldsmiths stock them, but the service is often of a much inferior standard.

**-Ally-** · 1st March 2018, 11:56

Originally Posted by Chris_in_the_UK

There is a group buy running along with a bbq grill and tongs - great deal.

Don’t forget the cashback if paying by Costco credit card. It’s where I got mine and it worked out about £8k after I had sold the BBQ gear...

**seabiscuit** · 1st March 2018, 12:30

Don’t know about Costco UK but my local Tesco normally has a good supply of Rolex sports models in stock. Yesterday I could have bought a date or non-date Sub. Even a supposedly rare as hen’s teeth Hulk. They’re stashed away in one of the locked display stands containing posh aftershave and perfumes. Ten per cent off and Clubcard points too.

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