Best Rolex Watch to buy now as an investment

[kwingy]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Where in this thread are these rude people you speak about?

Some of the replies that were posted earlier have been removed and that person has been banned....don’t think I need to say more.

Originally Posted by Onikage

It's funny! The OP should lighten up a bit. Was he really expecting trf members approval and advice on what Rolex he should keep in the the safe with the stickers on?

No I wasn’t expecting that at all even though I know there are people that do put a Rolex in a safe and I don’t see nothing wrong with that. I’ve not once said I wanted to invest in a Rolex to get rich or worry about my retirement, I just thought I start a light hearted thread to see what watch people would buy as a safe bet in the current climate where their value won’t drop too steeply and maybe get some ideas of some watches I could leave to my kids..and some of the replies here sound like I’ve offended them by dare suggesting that Rolex would make a good investment lol.

Either way a few people have suggested vintage so I guess a 5 digit reference like a Pepsi full set would make a good bet.

[FSUGeoff]

I asked a similar question and got roasted.... if you want a vintage model that's probably the best bet, for a NIB, I personally think the D-Blue is the way to go. Again you won't beat S&P 500, but if you're just looking for a pretty safe store of value I'd say go for it, plus if you ever need to you can wear it or sell, lol.

[FSUGeoff]

Originally Posted by ALF61

If I buy for investment purposes the last thing I would buy is a Rolex. This not only for financial reasons--I don´t like to sell investments that I grow attached to. So I buy to enjoy, and I use the good resale value as an out for guilty feeling and don´t really consider a Rolex to be a huge EXPENSE when compared to say, a new car.

I feel similarly

[kwingy]

Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

I asked a similar question and got roasted.... if you want a vintage model that's probably the best bet, for a NIB, I personally think the D-Blue is the way to go. Again you won't beat S&P 500, but if you're just looking for a pretty safe store of value I'd say go for it, plus if you ever need to you can wear it or sell, lol.

Yeah man wasn’t expecting it to be honest. Should have stuck to an picture thread! D-blue is a good shout.

[CalSRQ1]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Watches are historically bad investments especially now that the economy is good and prices are high. Find another investment IMHO

This^^^

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by MonBK

As an investment only, none.

This ^^^

Sorry, but watches are to be worn, if you want to invest, buy stocks & shares.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by kwingy

Some of the replies that were posted earlier have been removed and that person has been banned....don’t think I need to say more.

Say no more.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by kwingy

Best Rolex Watch to buy now as an investment

I already have a Black GMT LN but want to buy another one purely as an investment.

I was thinking either the Batman or the Pepsi or a Black Sub.

What watch would you buy now from an investment point of view? My budget atm won't stretch to an Hulk or Daytona.

Any opinions welcome.

Originally Posted by kwingy

No I wasn’t expecting that at all even though I know there are people that do put a Rolex in a safe and I don’t see nothing wrong with that. I’ve not once said I wanted to invest in a Rolex to get rich or worry about my retirement, I just thought I start a light hearted thread to see what watch people would buy as a safe bet in the current climate where their value won’t drop too steeply and maybe get some ideas of some watches I could leave to my kids..and some of the replies here sound like I’ve offended them by dare suggesting that Rolex would make a good investment lol.

Either way a few people have suggested vintage so I guess a 5 digit reference like a Pepsi full set would make a good bet.

Sorry I guess I misunderstood your posts.

Good luck!

[brucethemanlee]

stick money in some fund if you want an investment

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Sorry I guess I misunderstood your posts.

Good luck!

[Gold Crown]

Sea Dweller 4000 no cyclopes. 116600

[Gold Crown]

Originally Posted by Alex Ks

116600

THIS! I have already seen the value increase about $2500 in the past year. 10 years from now this watch will be selling for double its original MSRP. Something to use enjoy and make a little $ on in the future.

[semi-ambivalent]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Watches are historically bad investments especially now that the economy is good and prices are high. Find another investment IMHO

Bitwatch

[Duende01]

I am neither a rocket scientist, fortune reader, or an economist. However, I would say that with the BLNR being the first ever two-tone ceramic, it might be destined to become a collectible that could demand a few extra dollars a couple of years down the road.

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

This ^^^

Sorry, but watches are to be worn, if you want to invest, buy stocks & shares.

Wear them and enjoy them....

[kwingy]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Sorry I guess I misunderstood your posts.

Good luck!

Wow you're hilarious. I bet you feel so much better about yourself. If that is your thing - crack on.

[Duey]

Originally Posted by Spartacus

Buy your wife or gf a datejust, and it will pay dividends!

Totally the best response in a long time

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by kwingy

Wow you're hilarious. I bet you feel so much better about yourself. If that is your thing - crack on.

Just trying to be clear about what you were asking, I feel no different.

[Robbyman]

How about the 116655001100, if you can find one of those it will be the unicorn for any Rolex collector.

[HorologyK]

My 5711 Blue and 116500 are worth significantly more than what I paid for them at retail. I know, exception not rule....

[crazycarlitos]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Sorry I guess I misunderstood your posts.

Good luck!

I m confused as well.....

The original question sounded pretty straight forward.

Originally Posted by kwingy

I already have a Black GMT LN but want to buy another one purely as an investment.

My budget atm won't stretch to an Hulk or Daytona.

[oldman2005]

My SD43 and all the watches that I have...Why? I'm happy enjoying them...That's all it counts :)

Buy your loved one a dayjust is another good investment :)

[Randy]

Zenith Daytona A or U serial. Prices were 10K few years ago, now take a look.

[drmizzou]

Definitely buying a Rolex as an investment piece - buying my wife a datejust is investing in the positive emotions that this watch will bring!

[landroverking]

No modern one.

[NeoAnderson]

Get a bitwatch coin

[springer]

Originally Posted by MonBK

As an investment only, none.

X2. Forget the new models, they aren't investments - at least not for many years. They will depreciate for approximately 10 years and maybe after a decade has passed, they will they begin to appreciate in value.

If you want a fairly current watch, go back 10 or 15 years and pick-up a nice GMT II 16710 set or Submariner 16610LV set. Better yet, find a tritium GMT II set from the early to mid-1990s - they have appreciated very well the past few years.

[John Ireland]

18k DateJusts from the 60s and early 70s...Day Dates as well...stay with 18k...34mm none date models...Zephyrs, Bombe lugs...and 18k Rolex bracelets...20mm and 19mm. These are better deals because they are not high on anyone's must-have-today lists. But look at how the price of those old gold bracelets have risen...and look at the cost of a new bracelet. Gold has an intrinsic value that when combined with a Rolex movement becomes like a small bank on your wrist. If Armageddon comes and you find yourself wandering across a desert and you see a man coming towards you on a camel, with wife and an AK-47...you can trade him your gold Rolex for all three. He'll be happy and you'll be happy.

[climblaw25]

Originally Posted by JohnnyNoDate

On the next TedTalk: How to get rich, slowly - invest in watches

LOL -- this is spot on!

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Sorry I guess I misunderstood your posts.

Good luck!