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arty11001 · 9 November 2015, 03:56 AM

This has all helped me massively guys. I agree that I have paid top book and now getting bottom book against top book. Don't get me wrong, their offer may be the norm, or good... But just surprised that the price has dropped so much when they're still selling others for what I paid for mine. Get the business aspect though regardless.

If there's a grand difference, at least I now know I guess. Only slight odds with that is that there's no difference in their prices between sub and SD. They're much of a muchness give or take £200 and the odd year in date. That's why I thought the difference would be much less.

Regardless, it would mean I'll have to find a SD for the £4k mark for it to make any sense for me. Whether they exist or not is another matter.

hamza · 12 November 2015, 04:18 PM

Welcome

arty11001 · 16 November 2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hamza

Welcome

Thanks Hamza... Been getting some great advice and help from everyone!

Arty

Frosty · 20 November 2015, 10:32 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Rolex addict · 20 November 2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by artschool

watches aren't investments

It doesn't matter how many times we say this, people just don't listen.

GoingPlaces · 20 November 2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

It doesn't matter how many times we say this, people just don't listen.

This.

arty11001 · 21 November 2015, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

It doesn't matter how many times we say this, people just don't listen.

I didn't ever really say that it was an investment, to be fair. It was intended to mean that the investment into the brand (as one that people profess to hold their value like cash) was a little disappointing. I got the watch to wear and have worn it pretty much daily. I just expected a better proportion of its value to have been held after only 2 years.

Anyway...

Johny · 21 November 2015, 11:01 PM

hi op. perhaps becoming a pledge member here on the forum would be of benefit to you. it would allow you to use the classified section.

joli160 · 22 November 2015, 04:09 AM

Arty, if you buy from a shop the price includes VAT which the shop owners have to pay. The percentage varies per country but can go as high as 25%.
That and a normal profit margin explains taking a hit like yours is normal imho.

Vincent65 · 22 November 2015, 04:18 AM

Just keep the 16610. I had one once - great watch.
I have a 16600 now, (E/1990). I prefer the SD.
Overall pretty similar, though.

arty11001 · 25 November 2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

Just keep the 16610. I had one once - great watch.
I have a 16600 now, (E/1990). I prefer the SD.
Overall pretty similar, though.

Can you tell me what you prefer about the SD?? I'm still in two minds as to what to do! I've tried one on now at least, but still not sure as to whether to change or not!

arty11001 · 25 November 2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

hi op. perhaps becoming a pledge member here on the forum would be of benefit to you. it would allow you to use the classified section.

I'll look into that one, cheers!

Arty

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9 November 2015, 03:56 AM	#31
arty11001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 57	This has all helped me massively guys. I agree that I have paid top book and now getting bottom book against top book. Don't get me wrong, their offer may be the norm, or good... But just surprised that the price has dropped so much when they're still selling others for what I paid for mine. Get the business aspect though regardless. If there's a grand difference, at least I now know I guess. Only slight odds with that is that there's no difference in their prices between sub and SD. They're much of a muchness give or take £200 and the odd year in date. That's why I thought the difference would be much less. Regardless, it would mean I'll have to find a SD for the £4k mark for it to make any sense for me. Whether they exist or not is another matter.

12 November 2015, 04:18 PM	#32
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