Vacheron Constantin

I will be in New York next week and plan to visit the Vacheron Boutique.  Does anyone know if they will they work on price, or are you likely to get a better price at an AD?  Also, does anyone have recommendations for watch dealers on 47th Street that offer quality new or preowned watches?  Thanks.

1. Boutiques in general do not discount.  AD MAY discount, but can't be sure.  But, AD is on 54th, and the boutique is around 60th, so you can find by yourself.
2. 47th st. is full of grey dealers or used watch dealers.  I suggest anyone who wants to help do so by PM only.

Good luck!
Ken

and instead of a discount they will likely offer you a gift.  There are other AD's in NY as well.

We're looking forward to seeing what you choose for yourself.

Best regards,

Bill

Thanks to everyone who responded to my post.  I visited the NY VC Boutique last week.  Selection was better than most AD's and staff was very friendly.  However, as suggested, they would not work on the price and offered me a gift instead.  A few of the grey market dealers on 47th Street seemed professional and trustworthy, and claimed to have new watches still sealed in original boxes for good prices.  However, I then visited two AD's, and found one with inventory as good as the Boutique's -- at least for the watches in which I was most interested. They did work on price and, while still more expensive than the 47th Street dealers, the comfort of buying direct from an AD made the extra cost worth it.  They also offered added perks, like a complimentary polish of my old Rolex.  In the end, I purchased a new Overseas Chrono from the AD and was very happy with the entire experience.  What I saved off list price will go towards the next addition to my collection.... perhaps from the same AD next time I'm in NY....

Great choice and I see you have enjoyed the hunt
Good that you found a nice and good AD in New York. It's important to keep the good relationship for your next purchase and I am glad they not just gave you a good price but offered to polish your Rolex. Smart on their part.

Most importantly, enjoy your new VC! I like the blue lacquered dial Overseas Chrono but must admit the charm of the guilloche black and white dials is also hard to resist. If this is your first VC, remember to register on the Hour Club. Welcome to the VC family!

Cheers
Robin

Thanks! I love the blue as well and was really torn between them.  In the end, I just had to pull the trigger and pick one.  Having seen all three colors in person now, I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the dials on this beautiful watch.

You are right, you can't go wrong with any version of the Overseas.  The white dial is very versatile. 

Enjoy that beauty!

Best,

respo

I'd be very wary to buy on 47th street.  I'd probably buy a watch at auction before 47th street.  And boy, have I had problems with the auction houses.  

The Overseas Chrono may be my next watch, and I still have to decide on the dial color. Wear it in good health. 

Hi All,

As the other responses have inferred, there is a corporate policy prohibiting VC Boutiques from discounting.  On the other hand, they will have several times the inventory of any AD.  There are, however, quite a few ADs in NYC, so you might get lucky.

Not sure I agree that the boutique always has better inventory... My favorite dealer on 47th street has a very healthy inventory with much much depth of watches that the VC boutique.