Rolex models with no bracelets from Ebay

[Lu..]

Since the prices from the used market have gone down.....I've been looking at black dial 40mm Exp 2s (ref 16570) on ebay (listings w/Authenticity Guaranteed only).....to keep the purchase price even lower, I'm focusing on models without bracelets, as I'm planning to add a nice premium brown leather strap (from Everest, Dangerous9straps, etc..) to it.....even if I bought one with a bracelet, I would swap it out for a leather one....

Using watchcharts as a guide, wondering how much should be discounted on models without the OEM bracelet....10, 20%?

[khalifam]

I'd expect a £1500 discount on that model without a bracelet


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[trandonnghia92]

Rolex should be worn ON BRACELET, Avoid no bracelet model please

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by khalifam

I'd expect a £1500 discount on that model without a bracelet


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Something like this. They sell for 2Kish on the used market and around 1100 from Rolex.

[WatchTimes]

Id buy one on bracelet as it will only help your resale value down the road.

[gerry100]

long term you'll come out ahead if you buy one with a bracelet and switch it out.

may be just me, but I'd be suspicious of a watch without a bracelet

[Packleader]

Originally Posted by WatchTimes

Id buy one on bracelet as it will only help your resale value down the road.

This.

Depending on which model, I might take off the bracelet and put on a thick leather strap. Or a NATO.
But that's just me.

The bracelet would stay in the box, waiting for the next owner to enjoy.

[Tools]

Any discount without a bracelet will be nowhere near the actual value of that bracelet.

Naturally, if you just want a slightly cheaper watch, go for it, but it isn't going to be a "deal".