Halcro's Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Gold: A Pandemic Acquisition Story

Halcro · 2021-06-07T03:38:56Z

Discover Halcro's unique journey to acquire a Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Gold during the 2021 travel bubble, securing it at RRP less GST.

Halcro

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Halcro's quest for a Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Gold during the unique travel restrictions of 2021 offers a fascinating glimpse into the lengths collectors will go to acquire a coveted timepiece. His resourceful approach, leveraging the Australia-New Zealand 'Travel Bubble' and duty-free availability, highlights the determination often required in the luxury watch market. This article explores Halcro's journey and the community's reactions, providing valuable context for navigating watch acquisitions in challenging times.

Having established that there were no Rolex ADs in Australia with any 'Yacht Master 40 Everose Golds' in stock......I awoke one morning with an idea.

Phoning the Duty-Free Rolex AD at the International Terminal in Sydney......I struck 'gold'!!

The pandemic, and Australia's lock-down on International Departures and Arrivals...had worked in my favour.

"How do I get it? I asked the lady over the phone....

"You have to fly out" she responded.

"Oohh".....

"Why not go to New Zealand?" she added

Because of the successful suppression of the virus in Australia and New Zealand....a 'Travel Bubble' has recently been opened between the two countries.

21/2 hours flight time there, two hours between flights and three hours flight back......I managed to buy a Rolex Sports Watch from an AD at RRP less 10% GST!!

I call that a good day's work........

This message has been edited by FabR on 2021-06-07 07:17:53

Key Points from the Discussion

The cost-effectiveness of Halcro's strategy is notable; even with flight expenses, purchasing the Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Gold from a duty-free AD at RRP less 10% GST likely resulted in significant savings compared to grey market prices.
For security, it is recommended to blur out the serial number in watch photographs shared online, a common practice among collectors to protect personal information.
Halcro shared a personal anecdote about his Citizen Dive watch and Submariner 168000, noting that in 1987, the Submariner was not typically worn as a daily watch, but his diving profession provided a valid reason for its constant wear for nearly 30 years.
Another collector shared a similar experience of traveling internationally specifically for a duty-free purchase, illustrating that such dedicated journeys for desired items are not uncommon.
The Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose Gold, released in 2015, has been a consistently admired reference since its introduction.

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BigAppleBill

Jun 7, 2021

This is one I admired since its release in 2015, but that’s a longer story for another time. Enjoy your new watch!

Halcro

Jun 7, 2021

Thanks Bill, You're right....and it's something I didn't appreciate till I actually collected it.

Lankysudanese

Jun 7, 2021

A great success story indeed. Even after you factor in the flight cost, you would have come ahead. Recommend blurring out the serial number on the photos, just for security’s sake.

Halcro

Jun 7, 2021

Thanks... Can you teach me how?

Lankysudanese

Jun 7, 2021

But if you have an iPhone, you can click on edit and then add a black or white marker and scribble it over the serial number. Hope that helps

Jun 7, 2021

I’m based in Sydney. If u need a watch buddy, count me in. I’m a watch fanatic.

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