ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
15 December 2019, 07:06 AM | #91 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Real Name: Jack
Location: NYC
Watch: 16570, 16710
Posts: 1,534
|
The thing about collecting is the niche demographics that it usually appeals to specific groups. Another comment above mentioned stamps and coins. The stamp market collapsed almost decades ago. Are there people that still collect stamps? sure, but its so niche that you probably wont notice it if you are not involved. Coins have a bigger group but it is an aging demographic with the average age of collector generally in the 50s-60s. One of my usual coin dealers passed away a few months back and he was in his late 70s, I am likely down to two or three dealers left at this rate. Watches, however have a much larger audience. The idea and concept of a wrist watch even in the age of apple watches or fitbits etc is still rather popular. Some patients of my mine wear both a time piece and a smartwatch, one on each wrist. Mechanical time pieces will likely weather the storm. the four digits have risen and the 5 digits will soon pick up especially the popular sports however the key to remember is they made millions of these things.
|
15 December 2019, 09:38 AM | #92 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Lancs. England
Posts: 993
|
|
15 December 2019, 09:42 AM | #93 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: East coast
Posts: 6,621
|
|
15 December 2019, 09:42 AM | #94 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Lancs. England
Posts: 993
|
Quote:
|
|
15 December 2019, 09:45 AM | #95 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Lancs. England
Posts: 993
|
|
15 December 2019, 10:06 AM | #96 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Paris (France)
Posts: 688
|
The best would be the ones you would be happy to wear...
|
17 December 2019, 10:00 PM | #97 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Real Name: Scott
Location: Clinton MA
Watch: 16013 17000 79230
Posts: 74
|
I am betting on the 17000. If I am wrong at least the buy in is currently low.
|
17 December 2019, 11:41 PM | #98 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Gabriel
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,817
|
I don't see too much downside with a 17000
__________________
1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234 |
18 December 2019, 12:37 AM | #100 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Ohio
Watch: Vintage DD'S
Posts: 830
|
What's the thinking on solid gold 1500 series date's and 1600 series datejust's . I'm looking at both.
Chris |
18 December 2019, 07:01 AM | #101 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 118
|
Quote:
|
|
18 December 2019, 08:47 AM | #102 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: Per
Location: Sweden
Watch: Gilt Rolex
Posts: 2,946
|
Quote:
Watches as investment are high-end stuff which is truly rare and sought after. Buying a Rolex 1675 or similar may be a good thing but I see it as consumption or at best a savings account. It’s a fun place to park your money. Not really much substance as basically the only driver is demand. It can shift very quickly.
__________________
Instagram: @perj123 |
|
18 December 2019, 10:41 AM | #103 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Japan
Posts: 4,354
|
|
18 December 2019, 10:46 AM | #104 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: cape cod
Watch: my subs
Posts: 171
|
Quote:
Im curious as to the buyer's demographics. |
|
18 December 2019, 11:37 AM | #105 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Japan
Posts: 4,354
|
Quote:
I'd send that crystal ball in for maintenance if I were you. |
|
18 December 2019, 06:01 PM | #106 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Glendale CA
Posts: 23
|
I would go with the old subs, 5512, the milgauss 1019's, 1655's, 6538, 1675's, anything thats darn old probably. They are disappearing into the safe box of the rich folk. :)
|
18 December 2019, 10:50 PM | #107 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Paris (France)
Posts: 688
|
|
19 December 2019, 01:01 AM | #108 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 118
|
|
19 December 2019, 02:36 AM | #109 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: East coast
Posts: 6,621
|
16610lv will definitely be up there
|
19 December 2019, 03:21 AM | #110 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Sigmund
Location: Norway
Watch: TT sub serti
Posts: 74
|
I think Rolex 14060/14060M is going to rise a lot i value.
|
19 December 2019, 12:56 PM | #111 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Real Name: Scott
Location: Clinton MA
Watch: 16013 17000 79230
Posts: 74
|
|
19 December 2019, 11:48 PM | #112 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Japan
Posts: 4,354
|
Quote:
With hindsight, the best time to get in would have been the sixties and seventies, when you could pick up a gilt Sub or a gilt GMT for a few hundred bucks. And maybe throw in a Paul Newman Daytona for a few hundred more if you're feeling flush. |
|
22 December 2019, 06:43 AM | #113 |
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Vienna
Posts: 1,299
|
Any more thoughts?
|
22 December 2019, 10:03 AM | #114 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: John
Location: Midwest
Watch: 5513,1675,216570
Posts: 1,478
|
Quote:
|
|
22 December 2019, 10:14 AM | #115 |
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NC
Posts: 57
|
The best ones to buy are the ones that you get under current FMV and have strong cases, clean dials, full lume plots with pleasing patina. 4 digit sport references and 5 digit with great patina are the standard.
|
22 December 2019, 10:58 AM | #116 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: US
Posts: 657
|
I think you buy what you like and can wear on a regular basis. The classic Sub, GMT, Daytona and Explorer models are sized in a range that have classic and lasting appeal. I don't see a swing back to more dress type watches for the masses in the near future. The shift to a more casual dress code i believe, has been one of the drivers for the SS sport model surge over the past few years.
|
22 December 2019, 11:20 AM | #117 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: OTTAWA
Posts: 374
|
Quote:
|
|
22 December 2019, 02:56 PM | #118 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: US
Posts: 657
|
Best Vintage Rolex Investment you should buy now.
Quote:
It may be of current models by the general public, given the lack of contemporary SS sport model availability at retail. In the vintage market, It’s not close to the aforementioned models from a collectability standpoint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
|
23 December 2019, 12:02 AM | #119 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: OTTAWA
Posts: 374
|
Quote:
This is likely because of their price point and abundance - and also because for aficionados, most people hear "Rolex" and mentally think of a Datejust. It's their most iconic watch for Joe Q Public. |
|
23 December 2019, 03:10 AM | #120 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: jP
Location: Texas
Watch: GMT-MASTER
Posts: 17,235
|
Quote:
I agree with some of the other posts and do not place the Datejust in this category. While it is considered one of the best sellers for Rolex, this doesn't necessarily make it a high potential collector model as is clearly evidenced by the current collector market for 30 or 40-year-old Datejust models. As I mentioned earlier in this thread, some of the sapphire tritium models I like include the GMT 16700, GMT II 16710/16760 and the Submariner 16610LV anniversary sets as well as the sapphire 16800s, 16610s . Buy well and buy 'em all.
__________________
Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics. |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.