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RRGHOST1 · 10 February 2010, 01:49 AM

Has any TRF member ever worked out what Rolex model would be the least depreciating from new. Obviously the Daytona holds its price but you have to pay above MRP before you own the watch as even used ones are pricey. I will wait till Basel 2010 to see what comes from there (a new PEPSI maybe ?) before i buy one.

Cocobaci · 10 February 2010, 01:58 AM

My idea of the Daytona and it's value is scarcity due to low supply which is easily rectifiable via more focus on that particular model in manufacturing. You don't buy a Rolex for it's investment qualities, should be more for the appreciation of it's quality and feel. You buy a watch to use, admire and keep. Some may buy vintage for be it nostalgia, value or both but at the end of the day a watch of any kind is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it...

GoldenBear · 10 February 2010, 02:10 AM

Didn't buy mine to resell them. 20 years (for one) and 10 years (the other) later I guess I could sell for a 'profit'. Not gonna do it.

ParisDakarBmw · 10 February 2010, 02:17 AM

I've heard a few ideas on this. A Pepsi is the option I took. It should be here in a few weeks. Check out the two movement options 3185, 3186 I think. I'd also look at a red sub, or mint seadweller too.

Jackxv · 10 February 2010, 02:24 AM

Buy a pre loved Sports model, have it RSC serviced, wear it for 5-7 years.

Afterward make the decision : service again or trade in

I'm sure your watch will not cost you more annually than 50 dollars.

Don't buy for investment, that won't work out.

Jack

RRGHOST1 · 10 February 2010, 03:31 AM

I think i might go the Pepsi route as they seem to be at a reasonable price at the moment.

padi56 · 10 February 2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

Has any TRF member ever worked out what Rolex model would be the least depreciating from new. Obviously the Daytona holds its price but you have to pay above MRP before you own the watch as even used ones are pricey. I will wait till Basel 2010 to see what comes from there (a new PEPSI maybe ?) before i buy one.

Any Rolex is for life so why worry about deprecation.

Arrgo · 10 February 2010, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Any Rolex is for life so why worry about deprecation.

Big +1

Z-Sub · 10 February 2010, 03:39 AM

If you love and wear a watch and sell it for profit when you want a different one then it really make sense.

sakuraba · 10 February 2010, 09:16 AM

All of my Rolexes were bought pre-owned for much less than how much I see them sell for in the classifieds

BNIB, I would guess the Daytona would be best in holding its price, but I'd chalk that up to scarcity rather than depreciation.

Earl Camembert · 10 February 2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Any Rolex is for life so why worry about deprecation.

To some but I see many being flipped to get a different one. Like 1/2 the marriages.

Welshwatchman · 10 February 2010, 09:35 AM

Buy a Rolex Sports watch by haggling hard with an AD or from a trusted seller at a keen price and the depreciation will be hardly noticeable, if anything.

HL65 · 10 February 2010, 09:37 AM

I would buy LNIB complete set. Save the money--check the board--always something nice out there and good folks to deal with!! Do your homework first of course!

Welshwatchman · 10 February 2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl Camembert

To some but I see many being flipped to get a different one. Like 1/2 the marriages.

I've flipped too many watches to bear thinking about though I'm still on my first marriage.

Talk about the mother of all depreciation, heaven forbid I'd flip her (or she me).

50% depreciation, straight off the bat. The mother of all cash bonfires !

Welshwatchman · 10 February 2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

! Do your homework first of course!

.... and then some .... and then some more !!

Earl Camembert · 10 February 2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Talk about the mother of all depreciation, heaven forbid I'd flip her (or she me).

Depreciation in the area of $300,000.00; 1/2 of all your stuff and child support until they graduate form collage. I'll take X DDII instead please.

bradg · 10 February 2010, 12:09 PM

Well said Earl

vintage69 · 10 February 2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Any Rolex is for life so why worry about deprecation.

YEAH,YEAH,YEAH

:ch eers:

10 February 2010, 01:49 AM	#1
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,913	Rolex Depreciation...... Has any TRF member ever worked out what Rolex model would be the least depreciating from new. Obviously the Daytona holds its price but you have to pay above MRP before you own the watch as even used ones are pricey. I will wait till Basel 2010 to see what comes from there (a new PEPSI maybe ?) before i buy one.

10 February 2010, 02:10 AM	#3
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Didn't buy mine to resell them. 20 years (for one) and 10 years (the other) later I guess I could sell for a 'profit'. Not gonna do it. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

10 February 2010, 02:24 AM	#5
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Pre-loved Buy a pre loved Sports model, have it RSC serviced, wear it for 5-7 years. Afterward make the decision : service again or trade in I'm sure your watch will not cost you more annually than 50 dollars. Don't buy for investment, that won't work out. Jack

10 February 2010, 03:39 AM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	If you love and wear a watch and sell it for profit when you want a different one then it really make sense. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

10 February 2010, 09:35 AM	#12
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Buy a Rolex Sports watch by haggling hard with an AD or from a trusted seller at a keen price and the depreciation will be hardly noticeable, if anything. __________________ ..33

10 February 2010, 01:58 AM	#2
Cocobaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far far away Posts: 126	My idea of the Daytona and it's value is scarcity due to low supply which is easily rectifiable via more focus on that particular model in manufacturing. You don't buy a Rolex for it's investment qualities, should be more for the appreciation of it's quality and feel. You buy a watch to use, admire and keep. Some may buy vintage for be it nostalgia, value or both but at the end of the day a watch of any kind is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it...

10 February 2010, 02:17 AM	#4
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I've heard a few ideas on this. A Pepsi is the option I took. It should be here in a few weeks. Check out the two movement options 3185, 3186 I think. I'd also look at a red sub, or mint seadweller too.

10 February 2010, 03:31 AM	#6
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,913	I think i might go the Pepsi route as they seem to be at a reasonable price at the moment.

10 February 2010, 09:16 AM	#10
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	All of my Rolexes were bought pre-owned for much less than how much I see them sell for in the classifieds BNIB, I would guess the Daytona would be best in holding its price, but I'd chalk that up to scarcity rather than depreciation.

10 February 2010, 09:37 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,506	I would buy LNIB complete set. Save the money--check the board--always something nice out there and good folks to deal with!! Do your homework first of course! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 February 2010, 12:09 PM	#17
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Well said Earl

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