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jms_w · 22 December 2011, 09:51 AM

I offered to buy a tennis bracelet for the Mrs.'s but she says she doesn't necessarily want it right now. So, I thought I'd use the money to buy another PAM for myself for the time being. I would never sell either of the two if bought but I'd still like to know what you all think about which will be worth more down the road in case I had to sell. So let's say I was able to get an $8K the PAM for 10% off or $7200 and the tennis bracelet costs the same which would likely have a 5.0 t.c.w. of round brilliant VS1 or 2 and H or I color. Will the PAM retain it's value better than the diamonds?

eric23 · 22 December 2011, 09:58 AM

I would think so, Jewelry is really marked up.

mfer · 22 December 2011, 10:34 AM

Used jewels don't sell well from what I've seen online.

MortgageGuy · 22 December 2011, 10:36 AM

Of course there are way too many variables to say for sure but I would say the Pam bu far over the jewelry. That being said neither is really an investment IMHO

Which Pam you gonna get?

jvo300 · 22 December 2011, 12:51 PM

Jewelry is generally a bad investment (watches included). Given the facts you shared, I'd buy the watch. Sounds like you'd enjoy the watch more than your wife would enjoy the bracelet at this time.

Do yourself a favor and at least buy something with a bigger discount through one of TRFs popular forum sellers. At least then, you're less in the hole should you opt to sell in the future.

matt4hand · 22 December 2011, 01:19 PM

Buy the Pam pre owned. It would be a better way to "park" your $$$$

Buying new is a bad idea if you want to flip it. Ask me how I know...

Dickson Lim · 22 December 2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Buy the Pam pre owned. It would be a better way to "park" your $$$$

Buying new is a bad idea if you want to flip it. Ask me how I know...

How you know Matt?

rolepam312 · 22 December 2011, 02:43 PM

Investment? Watches and jewerly is not a financial investment...unless you want to lose money..i dont understand why people view them as such...they are luxury items meant for enjoyment....often too personal for them to be considered objectively, you wil always think they are more valuable and get offended if you dont get the right price..used watches and jewerly will always lose money in the end..so invest in something else...and enjoy your luxury goods...i say it is rationalizing using the investment angle to justify your purchase.....

jms_w · 22 December 2011, 03:19 PM

Thank You for all of your responses. I'm after the 244. OK, so maybe investment is the wrong word. Maybe I should've said which on would depreciate the least. At any rate, the PAM seems like the unanimous winner. And a side benie is that I'd get to enjoy it for life.

Cru Jones · 22 December 2011, 08:30 PM

of course, if you don't pick her up jewelry now and get yourself a watch, you might be increasing the "ticket price" of whatever you get her down the road....

B. Doggy · 23 December 2011, 02:50 AM

Dude, Panerai hands down.

leeye · 23 December 2011, 03:14 AM

For diamonds of good investment value you'll have to get big diamonds (1 carat or higher), D-F color (colorless range) & IF/VVS1 grading with international recognized certification.

WHS1@swbell.net · 23 December 2011, 07:01 AM

get the watch, a tennis bracelet has no function

subtona · 23 December 2011, 07:03 AM

neither.

johnbeth · 27 December 2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Buy the Pam pre owned. It would be a better way to "park" your $$$$

Buying new is a bad idea if you want to flip it. Ask me how I know...

I agree!!

bmwboris · 27 December 2011, 09:26 PM

Actually, the tennis bracelet could bring you more happiness in an indirect way........."happy wife-happy life"

watchdaddy1 · 28 December 2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwboris

Actually, the tennis bracelet could bring you more happiness in an indirect way........."happy wife-happy life"

Here,here. But I'd still go w/ the Pam

goldia77 · 25 October 2017, 06:53 PM

The watch will retain (and most agreeably appreciate) its value over time. However, the diamonds on the diamond bracelet may fall in 3-5 years. Diamond tennis bracelets takes an utmost care to use and safekeep.

1William · 25 October 2017, 09:12 PM

The Panerai would be the better of the two on the surface as you know what the original cost is at MSRP and if you do a little searching you will be able to find what the AD cost is on the watch. At only a 10% discount from retail you will get crushed in a trade or a sale. For a new AD watch, non LE, it has to start at 20% off retail. This is the range a TS can get you the watch for and take another 20% off that price for a trade. The tennis bracelet can not be verified for price on the stones, workmanship, etc. Unless you are buying from Tiffany or one of the other large houses the resale value will be dismal. Get the watch and when the wife is ready she will let you know. Good luck.

brandrea · 25 October 2017, 09:17 PM

There's gotta be more to the story here ... What woman turns down jewelry

socalwatchcollector · 25 October 2017, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

Jewelry is generally a bad investment (watches included). Given the facts you shared, I'd buy the watch. Sounds like you'd enjoy the watch more than your wife would enjoy the bracelet at this time.

Do yourself a favor and at least buy something with a bigger discount through one of TRFs popular forum sellers. At least then, you're less in the hole should you opt to sell in the future.

+1 Good advice

tuffness9999 · 26 October 2017, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldia77

The watch will retain (and most agreeably appreciate) its value over time. However, the diamonds on the diamond bracelet may fall in 3-5 years. Diamond tennis bracelets takes an utmost care to use and safekeep.

The watch will lose a good portion of its dollar value as soon as it's purchased and worn.

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Sublovin · 26 October 2017, 08:52 PM

Buy a used watch

Ruud Van Driver · 27 October 2017, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldia77

The watch will retain (and most agreeably appreciate) its value over time. However, the diamonds on the diamond bracelet may fall in 3-5 years. Diamond tennis bracelets takes an utmost care to use and safekeep.

Your first post on TRF and you resurrect a six year old thread? Really?

Dan2010 · 27 October 2017, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Your first post on TRF and you resurrect a six year old thread? Really?

My guess is he used the search function and didn't realize it was old. No matter what its funny.

Ruud Van Driver · 27 October 2017, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

My guess is he used the search function and didn't realize it was old. No matter what its funny.

You’re probably right but there’s not enough drugs in my head to imagine what he was searching for

22 December 2011, 09:51 AM	#1
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Better investment? PAM or diamond tennis bracelet? I offered to buy a tennis bracelet for the Mrs.'s but she says she doesn't necessarily want it right now. So, I thought I'd use the money to buy another PAM for myself for the time being. I would never sell either of the two if bought but I'd still like to know what you all think about which will be worth more down the road in case I had to sell. So let's say I was able to get an $8K the PAM for 10% off or $7200 and the tennis bracelet costs the same which would likely have a 5.0 t.c.w. of round brilliant VS1 or 2 and H or I color. Will the PAM retain it's value better than the diamonds? __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

22 December 2011, 10:34 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Used jewels don't sell well from what I've seen online. __________________ member#3242

22 December 2011, 10:36 AM	#4
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Of course there are way too many variables to say for sure but I would say the Pam bu far over the jewelry. That being said neither is really an investment IMHO Which Pam you gonna get? __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

22 December 2011, 03:19 PM	#9
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Thank You for all of your responses. I'm after the 244. OK, so maybe investment is the wrong word. Maybe I should've said which on would depreciate the least. At any rate, the PAM seems like the unanimous winner. And a side benie is that I'd get to enjoy it for life. __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

23 December 2011, 02:50 AM	#11
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Dude, Panerai hands down. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

22 December 2011, 09:58 AM	#2
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I would think so, Jewelry is really marked up.

22 December 2011, 12:51 PM	#5
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Jewelry is generally a bad investment (watches included). Given the facts you shared, I'd buy the watch. Sounds like you'd enjoy the watch more than your wife would enjoy the bracelet at this time. Do yourself a favor and at least buy something with a bigger discount through one of TRFs popular forum sellers. At least then, you're less in the hole should you opt to sell in the future.

22 December 2011, 01:19 PM	#6
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Buy the Pam pre owned. It would be a better way to "park" your $$$$ Buying new is a bad idea if you want to flip it. Ask me how I know...

22 December 2011, 02:43 PM	#8
rolepam312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 415	Investment? Watches and jewerly is not a financial investment...unless you want to lose money..i dont understand why people view them as such...they are luxury items meant for enjoyment....often too personal for them to be considered objectively, you wil always think they are more valuable and get offended if you dont get the right price..used watches and jewerly will always lose money in the end..so invest in something else...and enjoy your luxury goods...i say it is rationalizing using the investment angle to justify your purchase.....

22 December 2011, 08:30 PM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,593	of course, if you don't pick her up jewelry now and get yourself a watch, you might be increasing the "ticket price" of whatever you get her down the road....

23 December 2011, 03:14 AM	#12
leeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Lee Location: Singapore Watch: Too many...... Posts: 689	For diamonds of good investment value you'll have to get big diamonds (1 carat or higher), D-F color (colorless range) & IF/VVS1 grading with international recognized certification. __________________ Lee, Singapore - Shanghai Submersibles - PAM 64, 87, 187, 243, 382 Luminor - PAM 366, 367, 372, 390, 420 Radiomir - PAM 410

23 December 2011, 07:01 AM	#13
WHS1@swbell.net "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 7	get the watch, a tennis bracelet has no function

23 December 2011, 07:03 AM	#14
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,046	neither. __________________

27 December 2011, 09:26 PM	#16
bmwboris "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Con Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Too many Posts: 125	Actually, the tennis bracelet could bring you more happiness in an indirect way........."happy wife-happy life"

25 October 2017, 06:53 PM	#18
goldia77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 1	The watch will retain (and most agreeably appreciate) its value over time. However, the diamonds on the diamond bracelet may fall in 3-5 years. Diamond tennis bracelets takes an utmost care to use and safekeep.

25 October 2017, 09:12 PM	#19
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,223	The Panerai would be the better of the two on the surface as you know what the original cost is at MSRP and if you do a little searching you will be able to find what the AD cost is on the watch. At only a 10% discount from retail you will get crushed in a trade or a sale. For a new AD watch, non LE, it has to start at 20% off retail. This is the range a TS can get you the watch for and take another 20% off that price for a trade. The tennis bracelet can not be verified for price on the stones, workmanship, etc. Unless you are buying from Tiffany or one of the other large houses the resale value will be dismal. Get the watch and when the wife is ready she will let you know. Good luck.

25 October 2017, 09:17 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,310	There's gotta be more to the story here ... What woman turns down jewelry

26 October 2017, 08:52 PM	#23
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,398	Buy a used watch

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