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26 April 2017, 07:00 PM | #1 |
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Tudor to Rolex upgrade
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First post on here as im now looking into buying my first Rolex. I purchased a Tudor black bay with a black bezel and in house movement in October last year for a present to myself for my upcoming wedding in July. However i've found myself repeatedly looking at no-date sub's. Since this watch is one to keep forever i'm thinking of selling mine and getting the watch id be 100% happy with prior to the wedding. My thoughts are that in a few years to come i may regret not getting the sub and buy one anyway which takes away the meaning of its purchase a bit. My Tudor is now advertised so hopefully i should be able to buy a sub once it sells. Whats the chances of walking into a AD and walking out with one before July? Ive read online that sometimes a 5% discount can be achieved too? A colleague purcahsed one around a year ago and was offered a 5% discount or 0% finance. My other option is to buy whilst abroad. My future wife is Spanish so we travel to Madrid , and Salamanca quite a bit. Is it a worthwhile saving to buy in Spain? The other alternative is to buy whilst on our honeymoon, which is Sri Lanka, and Maldives. Im slightly more nervous about this option. Thanks |
26 April 2017, 07:20 PM | #2 |
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IMHO the only upgrade is the price and whether you just wear the name on the dial.
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26 April 2017, 07:24 PM | #3 |
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Congrats on the nuptials, and soon to be ND owner.
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26 April 2017, 07:35 PM | #4 |
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Personally, I'd buy the Sub at a local AD making sure the staff and the manager get to know me as a potential repeat customer. I'd insure the watch before leaving on the trip. I'd take a copy of the bill of sale with me to show to customs officials in case they ask about your new watch. I always take a black plastic watch to wear when in areas where a nice watch might draw unwanted attention. If I leave nice stuff at the hotel, I ask the staff to put in the hotel safe, not the room safe.
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26 April 2017, 07:47 PM | #6 |
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I would say no if you had a Tudor BBN 79220N. But since yours is 79230N, I think you should go for an upgrade to Rolex Sub. Happy wedding.
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26 April 2017, 08:02 PM | #7 |
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X2. :cheers
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26 April 2017, 08:59 PM | #8 |
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If you want a Rolex ND Sub you can not pick a better watch. I have owned several and believe it can be the cornerstone of a good collection. The last one I owned was traded and replaced with a Tudor Black Bay Black with the in-house movement and riveted bracelet. It is a ND Sub and for me took my ND Subs place very well. I also wear it on the OEM strap and NATO. I picked up a Hulk so I do have a Rolex Submariner in the collection. I know the feeling of wanting Rolex but if I was a younger collector I would utilized Tudor, save some money and have a deeper collection. I would keep what you have and enjoy it. Give the watch a year or two on the wrist and find something else that may work from Rolex or Tudor and have a two watch collection.
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Not sure if I agree. Some things come to mind..... * bracelet * clasp * ceramic insert * size (width and thinness) * known track record of movement * value retention * ease of re-sale Up to the poster if these are worth the extra cost. (Congrats on the upcoming wedding, by the way!) |
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i prefer the pelagos over the SDC. for those reasons. (longer PR, better clasp, better bezel, better lume, chamfered lugs, fits better to my wrist, price) however, i prefer the 114060 over the bb. (better clasp, better bezel, like the feel of the bracelet and tapering, butter smooth crown) if i were the OP i'd keep the BB and get a 114060. both can coexist.
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26 April 2017, 09:50 PM | #11 |
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thanks for the warm welcome. I doubt id be able to keep the BB aswell as the Sub. Already had a few offers on my BB but not quite what im wanting but it seems it should sell.
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26 April 2017, 09:52 PM | #12 |
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it will, sought after watch and great bang for the buck.
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26 April 2017, 09:53 PM | #13 |
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I guess you have already answered the question about the upgrade yourself; DO IT
If you can get a VAT refund, it'll be hard to beat the price you'll get in Spain... |
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This is all it really comes down to.
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26 April 2017, 10:20 PM | #17 |
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It's a funny thing...
I went to an AD last October to try on a Tudor BB and actually came out with a brand new SubC Date (miraculously they had a new SS Sub in stock). However, so alluring was the Tudor BB (Burgundy bezel) that I could not stop thinking about it and treated myself to one at Christmas. So I kind of did in reverse what the OP is planning on doing (without selling the Sub though). I love both the Sub and the BB to bits. |
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I'm the first one to say that a top grade ETA movement is great and sometimes even preferable to an "in house" movement. But, anyway, the OP said he bought an in-house BB, hence my comment in my list. Not sure what you mean by the "flow" of the bracelet, unless you mean the lugs? Well, that's personal preference, as many, myself included, quite prefer the thicker lugs, both for visual appearance for a sports watch and form (more substance to polish over the long life of the watch). Sales of Submariners don't lie.... As for buying "right", there's a lot more pressure to buy the BB "right", as it depreciates much more. And this ignores appreciation, which is surely much less over time for the Tudor. But, for a life-time watch, not a concern, I suppose... As for the inserts, that's another TRF "dead horse" like the lugs, but, I am very confident that outside of the small "curmudgeon crew" of TRF, the vast majority of regular consumers prefer the upgrades of scratch and fade resistance of the ceramics to the aluminum inserts. Furthermore, I would think 0.001% of the public would choose a BB over a Sub due to the insert material.... After all this, if it were me, I would probably just keep the BB (looks great on a strap) and add a 116610LV to make an awesome pair. |
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Rolex led me to Tudor. Tudor takes no back seat with me. Just my thoughts.
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26 April 2017, 10:56 PM | #20 |
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Pretty good chance of finding one at a UK AD now, call around a few ADs and do so regularly, find out when their delivery dates are. Not worth buying abroad as the pound is so weak it will cost you more unless you can get 10-15% discount in Spain.
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If you think you're going to get it eventually anyway, you may as well get it now and wear it at the wedding. Making memories always makes things better
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Skip the AD and buy from a trusted seller on TRF.
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I think you should go ahead and flip the BB for the Sub.
It seems like you have already made up your mind and won't be happy keeping the BB. |
26 April 2017, 11:12 PM | #26 |
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Taking a step back, this isn't just a simple flip/purchase for you .. you are getting married and as you point out this watch will be with you forever and have great sentimental value... therefore I agree with your logic of selling the BB if you are not totally happy with it, and buying the Sub. I would buy the sub at home assuming you can find it even if you pay full MRSP, so that you can have on your wedding day. Btw, congrats on both your engagement and upcoming purchase!
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I am in the minority but I am not a fan of the black bay to say the least. I would upgrade now. That way your wedding watch will be special for two reasons, it's your wedding and your current grail.
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If it was me, I would contact David or Thann and buy from either. I've bought two watches with stickers from David at significant discounts over AD prices. Unless you just have to have the AD experience, I would go this route. FWIW the watches came with my name on the warranty card as well. |
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26 April 2017, 11:27 PM | #29 |
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Not a fan of Tudor. Upgrade away!
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26 April 2017, 11:31 PM | #30 | |
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Yes you've hit the nail on the head. I want to cherish it forever with no doubtsin my mind.
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