Prices slump by up to 50% for discontinued Rolex watches (Watchpro)

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by messikens

Hate to ask... Any more 26420 and 26240 data points you may come across....

Hahaha no worries! Haven’t seen much posted recently.

The most recent I saw was a 26420SO unworn sold for $38.95k (Jan 16).

[buknoy]

WG daytona blue face naked sold for 31k. Damn!! Thats a steal

[Apheaven]

Originally Posted by buknoy

WG daytona blue face naked sold for 31k. Damn!! Thats a steal

Originally Posted by gmtmister

This is the year I buy a dual time 39mm, if it continues this way… :)

Or perhaps stolen


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[buknoy]

Originally Posted by Apheaven

Or perhaps stolen


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Nah. The seller is very reputable. Hes been selling for a long time. Hes not going to last in business if he has stolen watch or if he doesnt standby his product.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by buknoy

Nah. The seller is very reputable. Hes been selling for a long time. Hes not going to last in business if he has stolen watch or if he doesnt standby his product.

never put anything past anyone.

[Vince_76]

John Mayer Daytona fullset great condition - $64.35k at auction. That’s staggering considering that auctions are high watermarks.

Rose gold rubber clad ROO fullset listed for $29.5k. Crazy for a gold ROO. Lowest I’ve seen.

15510 unworn unsized, 2023, for 38.5k unsold

No tested bottom. It’s clear where prices are heading

[psm11]

Originally Posted by Apheaven

Or perhaps stolen


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lol sure jump to the most extreme conclusion.


Perhaps the market is just tanking?

[NYG1121]

Where are the 50th anniversary jumbos now?

[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

15510 unworn unsized, 2023, for 38.5k unsold

Nice, what colour? If or when the black/green/blue ROs or ROCs ever get to retail or maybe +$1-2K for a new one I'll jump in. Either that or hope I get allocated one this year

[APWorldTour]

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Nice, what colour? If or when the black/green/blue ROs or ROCs ever get to retail or maybe +$1-2K for a new one I'll jump in. Either that or hope I get allocated one this year

Silver, but also note that they are asking for a safe sale.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by NYG1121

Where are the 50th anniversary jumbos now?

I thought you said in another thread you sold all your APs out of frustration with the brand?!

[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by APWorldTour

Silver, but also note that they are asking for a safe sale.

What's a safe sale? Does that make the asking price higher or lower?

I tried to make a dummy FB account and join Moda but it says I need a US phone number... otherwise I need to be invited by someone

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by Etschell

never put anything past anyone.

This. 100%

[NYG1121]

Originally Posted by ts3

I thought you said in another thread you sold all your APs out of frustration with the brand?!

Yes but curious about the status of the falling knife. I wont go beg for watches at the boutiques anymore but reasonable secondary prices will certainly have my attention

[APWorldTour]

Originally Posted by ButtButt

What's a safe sale? Does that make the asking price higher or lower?

I tried to make a dummy FB account and join Moda but it says I need a US phone number... otherwise I need to be invited by someone

Safe sale meaning they ask the end buyer to not register the watch online under their account so as to not harm the initial buyer's relationship with their boutique. I assume this results in a lower asking price as it adds stipulations to the sale. Also makes sense why the listing is sitting longer.

[jelb]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

John Mayer Daytona fullset great condition - $64.35k at auction. That’s staggering considering that auctions are high watermarks.

Rose gold rubber clad ROO fullset listed for $29.5k. Crazy for a gold ROO. Lowest I’ve seen.

15510 unworn unsized, 2023, for 38.5k unsold

No tested bottom. It’s clear where prices are heading

What dial color was the 15510? Non 50th I'm guessing too?
Thanks for all the info!!

[messikens]

Originally Posted by APWorldTour

Safe sale meaning they ask the end buyer to not register the watch online under their account so as to not harm the initial buyer's relationship with their boutique. I assume this results in a lower asking price as it adds stipulations to the sale. Also makes sense why the listing is sitting longer.

Honest question - is this just on trust basis or is someone holding back the warranty card for a year and then sending it to the buyer?

I get the ask but once I forked over tens of thousands for a watch, I'd want to make sure the ownership (even for insurance purposes) is in my name...

[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by APWorldTour

Safe sale meaning they ask the end buyer to not register the watch online under their account so as to not harm the initial buyer's relationship with their boutique. I assume this results in a lower asking price as it adds stipulations to the sale. Also makes sense why the listing is sitting longer.

Gotcha, thanks for the explanation.

And as messikens said, what’s there to prevent the buyer from registering the watch anyways?

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Gotcha, thanks for the explanation.

And as messikens said, what’s there to prevent the buyer from registering the watch anyways?

Of course nothing. Except being flamed in that group.

[psm11]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Of course nothing. Except being flamed in that group.

I thought AP only sold to true enthusiasts who keep the watch... Oh wait...

[Bstewart]

Originally Posted by psm11

I thought AP only sold to true enthusiasts who keep the watch... Oh wait...

LOL good one and so true

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by psm11

I thought AP only sold to true enthusiasts who keep the watch... Oh wait...

So dumb isn't it. You see that black panther for sale? Surely they can trace that to one of the 2 people that bought one.

[psm11]

Originally Posted by EEpro

So dumb isn't it. You see that black panther for sale? Surely they can trace that to one of the 2 people that bought one.

It's a joke... I mentioned in one of my prior posts how my jewelry guy had an entire watch box full of stickered 15510s, 16202s, and 26420s at the ready when I FaceTimed him the other day. I mean cmon.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by psm11

It's a joke... I mentioned in one of my prior posts how my jewelry guy had an entire watch box full of stickered 15510s, 16202s, and 26420s at the ready when I FaceTimed him the other day. I mean cmon.

Maybe the base model can be forgiven but you have to have juice to get the new jumbo. That's just egregious and tells me they suck at vetting supposed VIPs.

[Bstewart]

What's the retail price for the Black Panther?

[psm11]

Originally Posted by Bstewart

What's the retail price for the Black Panther?

I think around $160k USD.

[slim]

Originally Posted by APWorldTour

Safe sale meaning they ask the end buyer to not register the watch online under their account so as to not harm the initial buyer's relationship with their boutique. I assume this results in a lower asking price as it adds stipulations to the sale. Also makes sense why the listing is sitting longer.

So if you don't register the watch, the seller hypothetically could report it stolen and if and when you try to register or service the watch it would be a major headache

[psm11]

Originally Posted by slim

So if you don't register the watch, the seller hypothetically could report it stolen and if and when you try to register or service the watch it would be a major headache

Good point.

I guess the only thing you can do to protect yourself is to make sure it has complete chain of title. Original purchasers' receipt from boutique, then a sales receipt to grey seller, and then a receipt from grey seller evidencing that you purchased the watch from him.

[messikens]

Originally Posted by psm11

It's a joke... I mentioned in one of my prior posts how my jewelry guy had an entire watch box full of stickered 15510s, 16202s, and 26420s at the ready when I FaceTimed him the other day. I mean cmon.

I question how they leave the hands of whoever is selling them with the stickers on...?

When I received mine, my SA had all the stickers and the plastic shell already removed.
I didn't ask to keep them either but it would certainly have raised eyebrows if I HAD told them that is rather take the full watch with all stickers out the store...

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by messikens

I question how they leave the hands of whoever is selling them with the stickers on...?

When I received mine, my SA had all the stickers and the plastic shell already removed.
I didn't ask to keep them either but it would certainly have raised eyebrows if I HAD told them that is rather take the full watch with all stickers out the store...

I've had it happen at Rolex twice on accident.... Out of 16 watches. LV and turquoise OP41 (man if only I'd have known).

I actually said you know what I'll wear that out. Then saw the stickers and peeled them off my myself.

WOS is the only one I've seen that added a step to photograph the stickers