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jimmyk26 · 28 December 2009, 12:28 PM

Hello all, new guy here. Not new to watches, been collecting for a 2 years now, but I am new to Rolexes. My name is James and I live in a suburb of Los Angeles (Redondo Beach, for those of you who know the area).

I have my sights set on on buying a 14060M, ideally a z series, but I am not too picky. Now for my first official question on the rolex forum. Why would you get a mint condition used watch instead of one with a little bit of love? Or vise versa? I have noticed as much as a $800 dollar difference between two watches that are not that different. So what do you prefer for you rolexes and why?

Thanks!

-james

onkyo · 28 December 2009, 11:52 PM

Hello and welcome aboard....

There is nothing wrong with buying a gently used ND sub, though I would avoid a well used or abused watch. As long as routine maintenance was performed there is nothing to worry about. Rolex's were built to last a lifetime.

Welshwatchman · 29 December 2009, 12:20 AM

A Z series 14060m at around the early £2k ($3k) is the finest Rolex purchase you can make IMO.

Nice and new, service a few years away and the classic look of yesteryear.

sakuraba · 29 December 2009, 12:58 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Pre-loved from a trusted seller is the way to go!

That said, I would understand how some people value knowing that their wrist is the only wrist their watch has ever known.

Then there are those that love peeling plastic off watches

There is no right or wrong way to Rolex ownership.

SDDS · 29 December 2009, 02:06 AM

welcome to trf

jimmyk26 · 29 December 2009, 03:06 AM

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I am keeping my eye on the trusted sellers and the 14060M's that pop up on the sales forums.

R1@160@alltimes · 29 December 2009, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmyk26

I am keeping my eye on the trusted sellers and the 14060M's that pop up on the sales forums.

Thats the way to go

28 December 2009, 12:28 PM	#1
jimmyk26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 21	One more new guy...with a question Hello all, new guy here. Not new to watches, been collecting for a 2 years now, but I am new to Rolexes. My name is James and I live in a suburb of Los Angeles (Redondo Beach, for those of you who know the area). I have my sights set on on buying a 14060M, ideally a z series, but I am not too picky. Now for my first official question on the rolex forum. Why would you get a mint condition used watch instead of one with a little bit of love? Or vise versa? I have noticed as much as a $800 dollar difference between two watches that are not that different. So what do you prefer for you rolexes and why? Thanks! -james

29 December 2009, 12:20 AM	#3
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	A Z series 14060m at around the early £2k ($3k) is the finest Rolex purchase you can make IMO. Nice and new, service a few years away and the classic look of yesteryear. __________________ ..33

29 December 2009, 02:06 AM	#5
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,781	welcome to trf __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

28 December 2009, 11:52 PM	#2
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Hello and welcome aboard.... There is nothing wrong with buying a gently used ND sub, though I would avoid a well used or abused watch. As long as routine maintenance was performed there is nothing to worry about. Rolex's were built to last a lifetime.

29 December 2009, 12:58 AM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF! Pre-loved from a trusted seller is the way to go! That said, I would understand how some people value knowing that their wrist is the only wrist their watch has ever known. Then there are those that love peeling plastic off watches There is no right or wrong way to Rolex ownership.

29 December 2009, 03:06 AM	#6
jimmyk26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 21	Thanks all for the warm welcome. I am keeping my eye on the trusted sellers and the 14060M's that pop up on the sales forums.

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