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ghunter45 · 29 October 2020, 03:08 AM

I've been looking into buying a preowned 116610 and was quite surprised to see where 5-10 year old models are selling at or usually above retail ($9150 us).

Given than new Subs are in short supply, I guess this is why preowned prices have gone way up. Granted I can take a preowned home today, but I'm wondering if its better to go on a wait-list for a new Sub?

Opinions and suggestions appreciated.

It's Hedley · 29 October 2020, 03:33 AM

I was in your shoes not long ago. I opted for waiting on a Sub Date AD delivery, but I expressed my interest back in August before the new release. I am still hopeful I might receive this year, but am not counting on it. I am okay waiting. If I was eager, I would have no problem buying a preowned and paying the price if the watch was worthy. It all depends on your timeline.

Good luck!

brandrea · 29 October 2020, 03:34 AM

Welcome to the forum OP. Best to buy whichever one you plan to wear and enjoy

TTalk · 29 October 2020, 03:42 AM

Welcome.

I’d wait, buy from AD.

Ranger67 · 29 October 2020, 03:52 AM

Try new from AD, there has been a few coming through so you might be lucky, if you get fed up waiting for x amount of time then maybe go preowned.

ghunter45 · 29 October 2020, 04:10 AM

Thanks for the replies and advise.

Just to add...I went the preowned route in 2014 and bought a preowned Sub, only to sell it 3 years later. Dumb move on my part.

ferrissteve11 · 29 October 2020, 04:24 AM

Buying preowned from a Trusted Dealer can have you the watch asap. You pay for the premium but you don't play AD games.

Twinrolex · 29 October 2020, 05:30 AM

preowned...Im not playing the suck up/depreciation/waiting game with an AD to spend my $$

joli160 · 29 October 2020, 05:33 AM

I prefer new over second hand and would wait or go grey

warningshots · 29 October 2020, 05:39 AM

I’ve purchased my first sub on the grey ($1K over retail, brand new watch), I’ve worn it for 2 months and sold it with $100 loss after I got the call from my AD.

kctt · 29 October 2020, 06:15 AM

I'd speak to an AD to register your interest. I practically harassed my AD for a 116610 for a year, then they surprised me with the new Sub. So you never know.

zhangster · 29 October 2020, 06:30 AM

Don't you have to buy a few items from the AD before you have a realistic shot at the waitlist? Rather than doing that, I'd rather pay a few $ extra in grey and get the watch now. Nothing with that IMO. Supply and demand.

Golfbone · 29 October 2020, 07:16 AM

I'd put the order in for a new Sub and wait. You'll get it.

RayRay89 · 29 October 2020, 08:17 AM

Bought mine presented from tourneau online. No games and had it the next business day.

Oxfordian · 29 October 2020, 09:08 AM

New from the AD, work with them and who knows what may happen, had mine in the first 3 weeks after the launch.

dpt.calvin · 29 October 2020, 09:17 AM

Not all subs are equal. Buy what you want, not what's most easily available.

brucethemanlee · 29 October 2020, 12:18 PM

define "better"??? there is no "better"

its really two questions....new Sub vs. old Sub AND wait or no wait

Oyster Sauce · 29 October 2020, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttalk

welcome.

I’d wait, buy from ad.

+1

Kowaco · 29 October 2020, 01:32 PM

Find an old Sub and send it to Rolex for an overhaul. It will be brand new.

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29 October 2020, 03:08 AM	#1
ghunter45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Maryland Watch: Submariner Posts: 5	New Sub vs preowned I've been looking into buying a preowned 116610 and was quite surprised to see where 5-10 year old models are selling at or usually above retail ($9150 us). Given than new Subs are in short supply, I guess this is why preowned prices have gone way up. Granted I can take a preowned home today, but I'm wondering if its better to go on a wait-list for a new Sub? Opinions and suggestions appreciated.

29 October 2020, 05:33 AM	#9
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	I prefer new over second hand and would wait or go grey __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

29 October 2020, 06:15 AM	#11
kctt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne Watch: AP Diver/SD/GMTIIc Posts: 228	I'd speak to an AD to register your interest. I practically harassed my AD for a 116610 for a year, then they surprised me with the new Sub. So you never know. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600, Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver, Omega Seamaster Professional, Tudor Pelagos 25600TB, Tudor Black Bay Dark, Zenith Defy Classic IG: @idighorology

29 October 2020, 09:08 AM	#15
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: 124060 Submariner Posts: 2,871	New from the AD, work with them and who knows what may happen, had mine in the first 3 weeks after the launch. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

29 October 2020, 03:33 AM	#2
It's Hedley "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 263	I was in your shoes not long ago. I opted for waiting on a Sub Date AD delivery, but I expressed my interest back in August before the new release. I am still hopeful I might receive this year, but am not counting on it. I am okay waiting. If I was eager, I would have no problem buying a preowned and paying the price if the watch was worthy. It all depends on your timeline. Good luck!

29 October 2020, 03:34 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,703	Welcome to the forum OP. Best to buy whichever one you plan to wear and enjoy

29 October 2020, 03:42 AM	#4
TTalk Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 650	Welcome. I’d wait, buy from AD.

29 October 2020, 03:52 AM	#5
Ranger67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Gary Location: London UK Watch: 116613LB Bluesy Posts: 1,066	Try new from AD, there has been a few coming through so you might be lucky, if you get fed up waiting for x amount of time then maybe go preowned.

29 October 2020, 04:10 AM	#6
ghunter45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Maryland Watch: Submariner Posts: 5	Thanks for the replies and advise. Just to add...I went the preowned route in 2014 and bought a preowned Sub, only to sell it 3 years later. Dumb move on my part.

29 October 2020, 04:24 AM	#7
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,115	Buying preowned from a Trusted Dealer can have you the watch asap. You pay for the premium but you don't play AD games.

29 October 2020, 05:30 AM	#8
Twinrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: H Town Watch: YG DD\|YG SUB Posts: 61	preowned...Im not playing the suck up/depreciation/waiting game with an AD to spend my $$

29 October 2020, 05:39 AM	#10
warningshots "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium Posts: 13	I’ve purchased my first sub on the grey ($1K over retail, brand new watch), I’ve worn it for 2 months and sold it with $100 loss after I got the call from my AD.

29 October 2020, 06:30 AM	#12
zhangster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Jose, CA Watch: guess Posts: 50	Don't you have to buy a few items from the AD before you have a realistic shot at the waitlist? Rather than doing that, I'd rather pay a few $ extra in grey and get the watch now. Nothing with that IMO. Supply and demand.

29 October 2020, 07:16 AM	#13
Golfbone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 689	I'd put the order in for a new Sub and wait. You'll get it.

29 October 2020, 08:17 AM	#14
RayRay89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 237	Bought mine presented from tourneau online. No games and had it the next business day.

29 October 2020, 09:17 AM	#16
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,266	Not all subs are equal. Buy what you want, not what's most easily available.

29 October 2020, 12:18 PM	#17
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	define "better"??? there is no "better" its really two questions....new Sub vs. old Sub AND wait or no wait

29 October 2020, 01:32 PM	#19
Kowaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clemson Watch: G Shock Posts: 608	Find an old Sub and send it to Rolex for an overhaul. It will be brand new. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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