Should I get one before the price increase?

[watchspike]

Hello all, occasional lurker here making my introduction.

I've been an avid admirer of Rolex ever since my parents got me one as a gift for graduation many many moons ago now. That little Date no longer fits my wrists as I've grown older which is a shame as it's still the prettiest piece that I have.

My mother had a bit of history with owning Rolex watches and I remember being able to choose which Rolex i preferred as my graduation gift where my mother suggested I get the Kermit Sub, it was her personal preference. I should have listened to her now as that has skyrocketed since but I was drawn to the subtle simplicity of that beautiful silver oyster date.

I've since taken upon starting a collection a few years ago which consists of a Pepsi jubilee GMT 1, a BLNR, a TT date just and the aforementioned silver date. I also have a seiko and Tudor Pelagos in the collection.

My grail piece ever since the last Baselworld has been the new SS BLRO to complete my colourful GMT collection but that has become so hyped up that used prices are going for almost the same price as the WG BLRO!

Anyway, as per the title of the thread, I've been tipped off about the UK price increase and my local AD has the Z blue Milguass which is on my list but not near the top of the priority.

My question is should I get the blue Milguass before the price increase from my AD or should I get one of my more sought after pieces such as the Kermit or the LV/Deepsea at overinflated used prices?

I do also want to add a Daytona but buying one of those seems very complicated for the uninitiated.

Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.

[DPE]

I think that only you can really answer your question. Why, because if you intend to buy the watches mentioned then it is only a case of When and not,.. If. So if you have the funds to do so it makes sense to buy before a price increase.

[Sublovin]

I will say the generic answer...get the one you want the most! Prices have gone crazy, and I feel at some point there may be a correction. Either way....if you buy what you really want, you will never be disappointed

[1William]

I would get the blue Milguass and add it to your collection. It is low hanging fruit in a difficult market and I believe that at some point it holds the possibility to be very collectable. Not to mention it is a beautiful and cool watch. Good luck.

[harvey]

Firstly, saving 5% on a Zblue isn't that much in the scheme of things, especially if spending £6k now will impact getting what reference you really want.

[GreatScott]

No, absolutely not. You are not even excited writing about it. Save the cash for your Grails, and get on a waiting list to only pay retail.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by watchspike

My question is should I get the blue Milguass before the price increase from my AD or should I get one of my more sought after pieces such as the Kermit or the LV/Deepsea at overinflated used prices?

You should buy a watch because you want to own and wear it.

[Nikrnic]

Ok I'm biased. It does work in any collection. .

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by beshannon

You should buy a watch because you want to own and wear it.

This, 100% ^^^

[Harry-57]

As above. get the one you want the most. Last week there was a Z-Blue and a Plat/Blue YM in my local AD window. I like the YM very much. I think it looks even better up close and personal. I gave some thought to buying it at the pre increase price. But the motivation isn't there. If I really want a particular watch I will find it, them start number crunching. Not the other way round. But I guess it's different for all of us.

[AK797]

5% is around £300 so not important, buy the watch you want to wear the most, period.

[emtee]

Originally Posted by AK797

5% is around £300 so not important, buy the watch you want to wear the most, period.

Exactly this

[Rolexavidfan]

Unless you’re buying it because you like it or possibly flipping it, I would suggest saving up for your grail Rolex.


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[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by AK797

5% is around £300 so not important, buy the watch you want to wear the most, period.

Spot on

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

Unless you’re buying it because you like it or possibly flipping it, I would suggest saving up for your grail Rolex.


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Flipping a Z-blue bought even close to list price would give you a bloody nose.

[watchspike]

She is a beauty in the picture above, really wanted one back when I got my BLNR but decided to get the batman as a was travelling a lot so found the GMT function far more useful.

The points made are all good, I also believe the milgauss has the potential to be a future classic a la the daytona so getting it now would make sense, especially as the price increase is due and the grey dealers are selling it used at nearly retail due to the SS rolex craze that's going on.

But as others have pointed out, by getting it now, it could prevent me from getting a more grail like watch in the near future. I could stretch to get the overpriced LV on the grey but then perhaps I'd be better off getting the Milgauss from my AD and build on my fleeting relationship with them.

I really regret not listening to my late mother and getting the kermit all those years ago. Heck I could have pick one up for under 5K even 3 years ago.

The biggest regret was passing up on a pre-owned blue dial AP RO chronograph from the same AD for 9K 2 years ago. Same model now going for almost 20k