Tudor 79220N price dip. Why?

[Jcy90]

Good Morning TRF!

Can anyone please shed light as to why the prices of these models have taken a nose dive as of late? My gut is telling me that in the next few years the prices will shoot back up. But why the sudden drop? Too much inventory on the market? Or are the newer tudor models such as the GMT & 58 gaining more market share & traction? Would love my fellow TRFers i soght into this.

Thanks!

[uncufunc]

the newer models are taking up everybody's interest.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Jcy90

Good Morning TRF!

Can anyone please shed light as to why the prices of these models have taken a nose dive as of late? My gut is telling me that in the next few years the prices will shoot back up. But why the sudden drop? Too much inventory on the market? Or are the newer tudor models such as the GMT & 58 gaining more market share & traction? Would love my fellow TRFers i soght into this.

Thanks!

Let me check my charts and analysis and get back to you

[Eric-London]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Let me check my charts and analysis and get back to you

lol

[037]

My guess is the 58 took the wind out of its sails. Enthusiasts are buying the new watches while collectors are scratching their heads.

This might be a great example of why one should buy the watch that they actually like rather than what they think is the next collectable.

[eus6267]

I don't know if it has taken a nosedive. They still seem to sell for over MSRP in the preowned market.

[opawlows]

Originally Posted by 037

This might be a great example of why one should buy the watch that they actually like rather than what they think is the next collectable.

Well said!

[michaelodonnell123]

Originally Posted by Jcy90

Good Morning TRF!

Can anyone please shed light as to why the prices of these models have taken a nose dive as of late? My gut is telling me that in the next few years the prices will shoot back up. But why the sudden drop? Too much inventory on the market? Or are the newer tudor models such as the GMT & 58 gaining more market share & traction? Would love my fellow TRFers i soght into this.

Thanks!

Please post a link here to an authorized Tudor dealer selling them for the "nose dive" price that you claim. I will then call that dealer and buy one for myself at that amazingly low price.

[Nikrnic]

You got it. After the inhouse version came out the eta started to shoot up in value due to its better aesthetics for some and the speculation of collector value. I think prices went back down as more of a correction when the new model Gmt and 58 came out. I believe they will inch back up in value slowly. I'm keeping my BBblue.

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[tie219]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

You got it. After the inhouse version came out the eta started to shoot up in value due to its better aesthetics for some and the speculation of collector value. I think prices went back down as more of a correction when the new model Gmt and 58 came out. I believe they will inch back up slowly.

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This. Also, I think the prices of the 79220N were high anyway, mostly due to speculators. However, there is something special about the ETA models and I could see them becoming more collectible in 5-10 years.

[AK797]

Tudor have released a number of hits in recent years so there is a lot more competition for buyers.

[unknown]

I must be blind cause I don’t see a drop at all

[jonmdavis]

It’s because of the BB58. That ETA version has a prettier dial but it’s still way too bulky.

[GB-man]

As neil said competition from the 58 and pepsi for buyers. I believe over the next few years that will end as the two production watches are sitting in cases everywhere like all tudors. I don't expect the 79220N to shoot up high but I do expect it to hold and slowly creep a bit.

I would not entertain the 58 as I don't favor the bracelet.

[michaelodonnell123]

Originally Posted by jonmdavis

It’s because of the BB58. That ETA version has a prettier dial but it’s still way too bulky.

If you are a woman sure. Not for a man.

[Cryten]

Originally Posted by Jcy90

Good Morning TRF!

Can anyone please shed light as to why the prices of these models have taken a nose dive as of late? My gut is telling me that in the next few years the prices will shoot back up. But why the sudden drop? Too much inventory on the market? Or are the newer tudor models such as the GMT & 58 gaining more market share & traction? Would love my fellow TRFers i soght into this.

Thanks!

I don't think there is a nose dive. You're a new seller, you're always going to have to sell below market price to entice someone to take a punt on you.

It's just how the market works. a few hundred dollars is worth the peace of mind for many.

[Likestheshiny]

If you are a woman sure. Not for a man.

I'm a man. I find it too bulky. The landslide of support on this forum for a watch that looks almost the same as the ETA Black Bay except smaller suggests that other men feel the same way.

I would probably have bought an ETA BB eventually if the BB58 hadn't been released, and just accepted that it was a little larger than I'd prefer. But the 58 is a better option.

And unless I'm the only one who feels that way, there's also at least a partial explanation of why prices on the ETA models aren't skyrocketing the way some folks repeatedly predicted.

[R!$]

the correction has started

[faz]

Originally Posted by Jcy90

Good Morning TRF!

Can anyone please shed light as to why the prices of these models have taken a nose dive as of late? My gut is telling me that in the next few years the prices will shoot back up. But why the sudden drop? Too much inventory on the market? Or are the newer tudor models such as the GMT & 58 gaining more market share & traction? Would love my fellow TRFers i soght into this.

Thanks!

Do you own one? or are you thinking of getting one??

I bought a 79220R after the new in house version was released, way after. My hesitation was that I could not justify spending money on a older ETA version while the newer in house version was out and separated from it by only a few hundred dollars.

Finally went with my heart instead of my head, and bought the ETA version because that one was the one that attracted me to Tudor to begin with. The smiley face and the rose on the dial, and the oyster bracelet.

I don't care if the price goes up or down, (really at that price point, it is not going to make or break the bank for me either way), and I am glad I bought the one I like. It has seen probably more wrist time than my other pieces. It always puts a smile on my face. while it is larger than a Sub, I *love* its sizes and the overall package.

If you are in the market for one, I suggest buy it and enjoy it.

[Polarbears]

The prices will go back and higher. Noncollectors are selling to buy the latest and greatest not realizing what they had. The good news I picked up another in the meantime:)

[Cryten]

Originally Posted by faz

Do you own one? or are you thinking of getting one??
.............

If you are in the market for one, I suggest buy it and enjoy it.

He's trying to sell one and isn't getting the offers he wants

[Rolex addict]

I’ve seen a very small dip. That’s all. Prices on the 79220N will hold fairly steady.

[037]

Originally Posted by Cryten

He's trying to sell one and isn't getting the offers he wants

That's pretty funny.

After seeing his listing, I might change my answer to it being on a strap. The bracelet configuration is far more desirable, especially since the warranty card calls that out.

Get a bracelet for it and it'll sell quickly.

[Ballzzz]

Fun to discuss but I’m never selling mine!

[1William]

I think the price bump up in a discontinued watch is normal as long as there is no issue with a faulty movement etc. There are too many watches in the current market that are being speculated on and with a current model with a in-house movement and in my opinion, better bracelet, on the market only WIS or speculators are moved. I look at the prices on most watches in all platforms as a starting point for discussion with the retailer or seller. Asking and getting are two different things unless you have a truly hot watch like the Daytona-C, SS Pepsi GMT or a PP 5711 with the blue dial. I have found that when an item is appropriately priced it will sell. Until then you wait for that buyer that will pay out of the market range.

[Cryten]

Originally Posted by 037

That's pretty funny.

After seeing his listing, I might change my answer to it being on a strap. The bracelet configuration is far more desirable, especially since the warranty card calls that out.

Get a bracelet for it and it'll sell quickly.

That would definitely help, but he's also a new seller with no sales history and I suspect that's most of the problem.

With all the scams going on these days, it seems most buyers are risk adverse, which makes it hard for a new seller to sell anywhere near market price.

[Onikage]

58. The pre C Sub is the architype after all.