Will the Day Date 40 depreciate similarly to other Day Date models?

[jgottsman11]

Right now you can get a used 118238 for about $14-$18k compared to their ~$30,000 starting price. Will the DD 40 take any similar depreciation hit in the coming years? I'm hoping to get the Everose Anniversary green dial 40mm in the coming year.

[Hendrikus]

A good question - I doubt anyone knows the answer. I have often wondered this : so far the DD40 is holding its value reasonably well, and there is not a huge difference between new and pre-owned prices. I guess a 228238 is always going to be worth significantly more than a 118238 though ?

[Bigblu10]

I would venture to say the DD40 is more popular than the 36 and would hold value better. But this is a watch for a lifetime and should be treated as such. I wouldn't worry about value if I owned one.

[JParm]

Who cares? It's the ultimate "cool" watch, and I can't wait to see the day when I pass it along to my boys.

If you have the funds, buy it because you love it - not because of value.

[acheronsgrief]

I think that particular dial will hold its value. Even the newest model of DD36 (with the changed end links) is holding value well, but I can’t see that staying forever.

[jgottsman11]

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Who cares? It's the ultimate "cool" watch, and I can't wait to see the day when I pass it along to my boys.

If you have the funds, buy it because you love it - not because of value.

I'm not worried about the loss of value it may take after purchase. It would be a lifetime watch. I was just curious about the price I'd be purchasing at.

[Etschell]

the 118238 has been produced for 20 years. in 15 years from now who knows. even if it does depreciate inflation may take it higher. so i doubt in dollars it goes that low. in inflation adjusted relative dollars maybe.

[rolexdd40yg]

I think the 228238 should be compared to the 218238
And the 218238 is holding value

[JParm]

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

I'm not worried about the loss of value it may take after purchase. It would be a lifetime watch. I was just curious about the price I'd be purchasing at.

Got it. I personally don't think you're going to find the 228238 that far off from its current price, whether a year from now or 5 years from now.

I think if you've got your heart (and funds) set on it, then the next coming year is as good as ever.

[GoingPlaces]

Most modern Rolex watches will probably hold better than the older models. How well is unknown.

[Johnpierpontmorgan]

depends on the price of gold maybe.

the movement itself may add a couple thousand premium on top of DJ.

the case is 18k yellow gold and 18k yellow gold on bracelet.

if gold prices soar to 5k per ounce, i bet the DD can hold the value here or diverge even further compared with the DJ

because DD and DJ are so similar, i think gold prices does have an impact on DD resale value in future

[Xenon]

Are you trading in the DD you just bought a few weeks ago?

[jgottsman11]

Originally Posted by Xenon

Are you trading in the DD you just bought a few weeks ago?

Absolutely not. I will just be adding a 3rd watch.

[Frank McKay]

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Who cares? It's the ultimate "cool" watch, and I can't wait to see the day when I pass it along to my boys.

If you have the funds, buy it because you love it - not because of value.

Good lord, that piece is brilliantly stunning.