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crudetrader · 20 January 2008, 07:29 AM

I currently have a 2004 rolex sub. I wear it everyday. I have been itching for a new one. The stainless steel yachtmaster has caught my eye. I went into Tourneau and they gave me a trade in value of 3700 for my current watch towards the purchase of the brand new 08 yachtmaster. the price would come out to me paying 4635. You guys think this is a good deal or should I shop around.

Thani · 20 January 2008, 07:30 AM

keep the sub man !! or get a NEW sub !

but hey its ur own choice but that does sound of kinda of a good choice !!

koronet-kid · 20 January 2008, 07:32 AM

agree keep your sub .

regard sean

Julian,Sea Dweller · 20 January 2008, 07:32 AM

That does not seem a bad price for a non date sub , if it has a date i'd look for a bit more.
Also try and push for 10-15% off the Yachtmaster.

crudetrader · 20 January 2008, 07:35 AM

it has the date. im sorry for not including it in my first post. and a second question. do the 08 subs have the rolex engraving inside like other models i have seen?

bgriz · 20 January 2008, 07:36 AM

Just like when shopping for a car, keep the 2 transactions seperate. They try to get you to focus on the "difference" instead of what you're getting for yours and what your paying for theirs.

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 January 2008, 07:38 AM

Welcome to TRF!

I would avoid trade-in deals if I were you. Those are rarely good deals, and remember your AD must earn on it.

Better sell your Sub Date privately if it has to go.

DSJ · 20 January 2008, 07:41 AM

Agreed, figure out their best price for the YM. Then see what you can sell your Sub for. If you can't get a better spread, then go back to the original idea of a trade.

Julian,Sea Dweller · 20 January 2008, 07:54 AM

I hav a Z sub date and it came without the Rolex engraving (purchased new last November) , i think all the new one should have ;M serial nos.

Letsgodiving · 20 January 2008, 09:33 AM

Well, you are always going to take a bit of a hit on a trade in for the convenience of it. You may get a little more if you sell it yourself but to me this seems like a decent price for daily wear Sub that will be due a service next year.

kcmo · 20 January 2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Well, you are always going to take a bit of a hit on a trade in for the convenience of it. You may get a little more if you sell it yourself but to me this seems like a decent price for daily wear Sub that will be due a service next year.

X2

Perdu · 20 January 2008, 09:39 AM

I don't think thats a great trade and I don't think the YM is as cool as the venerable Submariner. Keep your Sub.

sea-dweller · 20 January 2008, 10:42 AM

Keep the Sub, you'll miss it one day and then probably go out and buy another. I started with "just a Sub" and now has several Rolex's...

roadcarver · 20 January 2008, 11:49 AM

Two things that will come out of this...

1. Buyer's remorse
2. Seller's remorse

I would keep the sub and don't go for the trade in! Look around for better deals.

capncrunch · 20 January 2008, 12:51 PM

Buy the YM! Especially if you sail - unlike a vintage memo sail or lemania you can set the mins of countdown.

Rolex has been more active in the sailing community and this is the culmination of I am sure many years of testing and R&D.

Subby is a divers watch perhaps the best - this YM has the professional fuctionality that will instantly put it at the top of its class.

Of course a $30 ironman may also win you the favored end of the start line the same way a Kia will get you from A to B.

They will not sell a zillion of these watches but the lucky owners will be very happy with their specialized rolly

DO IT

Alcan · 20 January 2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capncrunch

Buy the YM! Especially if you sail - unlike a vintage memo sail or lemania you can set the mins of countdown.

Naah, when you're here.......

you need this........

P.S. you ever do Bronte Rocks?

CPCC · 20 January 2008, 02:46 PM

Best bet is to sell the Sub on TRF for 3700. It should go in a heartbeat. Then with cash in hand try to get 15-20% off the YM. Even better, go to a different state and have them ship it to you and save the tax.
Just my 0.02

CPTL · 20 January 2008, 06:35 PM

Agree--keep the transactions separate. That's a good no-hassle price for your sub, but you should be able to get $1k off of the YM new at an AD. With the trade-in, they're not likely to give you the discount. (Or they'll apply the same discount to your trade.)

Trurolexer · 20 January 2008, 07:18 PM

Keep the SUB!!! And buy that YM if you like it...

capncrunch · 21 January 2008, 07:22 AM

Alcan - I PM'd you...

I hope your on J105 to leeward

the only other count down chrono I have seen is a Brietling cosmograph - supposed to be a space application I guess. I am sure there more but this new Rolly is a special beast for a specific application.

Hey, even if you don't sail buy the YM to get your pasta perfectly el dente or at least have the best new years eve watch

CPCC · 21 January 2008, 05:17 PM

Do all AD offer to buy older rolexs. I am not familiar with this. Is it common and how do they figure the prices (KBB or something)?

Earl Camembert · 21 January 2008, 05:42 PM

Remember you are going to get WHOLESALE price for a used watch. Like a car if you can do a private sale you will get 50 to 100% more money and both buyer and seller will be happy.
The only thing you lose is the sales tax write-off on the trade in.

20 January 2008, 07:29 AM	#1
crudetrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 10	Trade in question. I currently have a 2004 rolex sub. I wear it everyday. I have been itching for a new one. The stainless steel yachtmaster has caught my eye. I went into Tourneau and they gave me a trade in value of 3700 for my current watch towards the purchase of the brand new 08 yachtmaster. the price would come out to me paying 4635. You guys think this is a good deal or should I shop around.

20 January 2008, 07:36 AM	#6
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Just like when shopping for a car, keep the 2 transactions seperate. They try to get you to focus on the "difference" instead of what you're getting for yours and what your paying for theirs. __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

20 January 2008, 07:38 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! I would avoid trade-in deals if I were you. Those are rarely good deals, and remember your AD must earn on it. Better sell your Sub Date privately if it has to go. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 January 2008, 07:41 AM	#8
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Agreed, figure out their best price for the YM. Then see what you can sell your Sub for. If you can't get a better spread, then go back to the original idea of a trade. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 January 2008, 11:49 AM	#14
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Two things that will come out of this... 1. Buyer's remorse 2. Seller's remorse I would keep the sub and don't go for the trade in! Look around for better deals. __________________ I'm just a cook...

20 January 2008, 07:30 AM	#2
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	keep the sub man !! or get a NEW sub ! but hey its ur own choice but that does sound of kinda of a good choice !!

20 January 2008, 07:32 AM	#3
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 672	agree keep your sub . regard sean

20 January 2008, 07:32 AM	#4
Julian,Sea Dweller Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Julian Location: London, England Watch: TOG/SD/SUB/LANGE 1 Posts: 180	That does not seem a bad price for a non date sub , if it has a date i'd look for a bit more. Also try and push for 10-15% off the Yachtmaster.

20 January 2008, 07:35 AM	#5
crudetrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 10	it has the date. im sorry for not including it in my first post. and a second question. do the 08 subs have the rolex engraving inside like other models i have seen?

20 January 2008, 07:54 AM	#9
Julian,Sea Dweller Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Julian Location: London, England Watch: TOG/SD/SUB/LANGE 1 Posts: 180	I hav a Z sub date and it came without the Rolex engraving (purchased new last November) , i think all the new one should have ;M serial nos.

20 January 2008, 09:33 AM	#10
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	Well, you are always going to take a bit of a hit on a trade in for the convenience of it. You may get a little more if you sell it yourself but to me this seems like a decent price for daily wear Sub that will be due a service next year.

20 January 2008, 09:39 AM	#12
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I don't think thats a great trade and I don't think the YM is as cool as the venerable Submariner. Keep your Sub.

20 January 2008, 10:42 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Keep the Sub, you'll miss it one day and then probably go out and buy another. I started with "just a Sub" and now has several Rolex's...

20 January 2008, 12:51 PM	#15
capncrunch Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 35	Buy the YM! Especially if you sail - unlike a vintage memo sail or lemania you can set the mins of countdown. Rolex has been more active in the sailing community and this is the culmination of I am sure many years of testing and R&D. Subby is a divers watch perhaps the best - this YM has the professional fuctionality that will instantly put it at the top of its class. Of course a $30 ironman may also win you the favored end of the start line the same way a Kia will get you from A to B. They will not sell a zillion of these watches but the lucky owners will be very happy with their specialized rolly DO IT

20 January 2008, 02:46 PM	#17
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Best bet is to sell the Sub on TRF for 3700. It should go in a heartbeat. Then with cash in hand try to get 15-20% off the YM. Even better, go to a different state and have them ship it to you and save the tax. Just my 0.02 __________________

20 January 2008, 06:35 PM	#18
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Agree--keep the transactions separate. That's a good no-hassle price for your sub, but you should be able to get $1k off of the YM new at an AD. With the trade-in, they're not likely to give you the discount. (Or they'll apply the same discount to your trade.)

20 January 2008, 07:18 PM	#19
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Keep the SUB!!! And buy that YM if you like it...

21 January 2008, 07:22 AM	#20
capncrunch Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 35	Alcan - I PM'd you... I hope your on J105 to leeward the only other count down chrono I have seen is a Brietling cosmograph - supposed to be a space application I guess. I am sure there more but this new Rolly is a special beast for a specific application. Hey, even if you don't sail buy the YM to get your pasta perfectly el dente or at least have the best new years eve watch

21 January 2008, 05:17 PM	#21
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Do all AD offer to buy older rolexs. I am not familiar with this. Is it common and how do they figure the prices (KBB or something)? __________________

21 January 2008, 05:42 PM	#22
Earl Camembert Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,858	Remember you are going to get WHOLESALE price for a used watch. Like a car if you can do a private sale you will get 50 to 100% more money and both buyer and seller will be happy. The only thing you lose is the sales tax write-off on the trade in.

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