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Sam Taha · 10 July 2008, 12:23 PM

Hey guys and gals, I bought my first Rolex 10 hours ago :-) I bought it new from an authorized dealer.

I used to think anyone who dropped a few grand on a watch was crazy. That is until I started researching Rolexes and realized that they hold their value so well to the point that owning one is almost free. Not the I intend to sell my baby any time soon but knowing that I can sell it for nearly what I paid or maybe even more after some time makes it all make sense.

My brother bought his Rolex new 8 years ago for $2700. He sent it in to Rolex for servicing recently and they appraised it's replacement value at $5700! It has more than doubled in price. His watch is being advertised on the internet, USED, for $4000!

So it's not so crazy after all :-)

One question - I noticed no one likes to publish their serial numbers, only showing the series letter and one or two digits... why?!

Sam

Lol-x · 10 July 2008, 03:37 PM

Welcome Sam

Full serial numbers are probably best kept private, just for security purposes.

Enjoy the forums.

frostie · 10 July 2008, 06:20 PM

Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here

cully · 10 July 2008, 06:55 PM

Welcome to TRF.
Congratulations on getting your Sub.
Show us some pics when you can.....we like pics!!

Cheers

Paul

Sam Taha · 11 July 2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cully

Welcome to TRF.
Congratulations on getting your Sub.
Show us some pics when you can.....we like pics!!

Cheers

Paul

The pictures are ready... can I post them here, or is there a specific forum for pics?

blue · 11 July 2008, 05:51 AM

Welcome to the TRF ,good choice

Watch2007 · 11 July 2008, 08:06 AM

Congrats on the Sub.

Tools · 12 July 2008, 01:53 AM

Welcome,

And good for you..I love Subs........

pwrslider · 12 July 2008, 05:18 PM

welcome!!

We do...love photos!!

ROLEX MAN · 31 July 2008, 12:20 PM

Hallo and welcome to the best rolex forum!!

great watch the sub

Duc-904 · 31 July 2008, 02:59 PM

Great choice, you're going to love that Sub!

gtbike72 · 31 July 2008, 03:00 PM

Hello and welcome and pic ples.

airhkg · 31 July 2008, 03:06 PM

Some buy motorcycles, boats etc some by watches / jewelry. I will have my Rolex long after those other folks have sold their toys!

10 July 2008, 12:23 PM	#1
Sam Taha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Abu Dhabi Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 96	Proud new owner of Submariner Hey guys and gals, I bought my first Rolex 10 hours ago :-) I bought it new from an authorized dealer. I used to think anyone who dropped a few grand on a watch was crazy. That is until I started researching Rolexes and realized that they hold their value so well to the point that owning one is almost free. Not the I intend to sell my baby any time soon but knowing that I can sell it for nearly what I paid or maybe even more after some time makes it all make sense. My brother bought his Rolex new 8 years ago for $2700. He sent it in to Rolex for servicing recently and they appraised it's replacement value at $5700! It has more than doubled in price. His watch is being advertised on the internet, USED, for $4000! So it's not so crazy after all :-) One question - I noticed no one likes to publish their serial numbers, only showing the series letter and one or two digits... why?! Sam

10 July 2008, 03:37 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,459	Welcome Sam Full serial numbers are probably best kept private, just for security purposes. Enjoy the forums. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

10 July 2008, 06:20 PM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

10 July 2008, 06:55 PM	#4
cully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Lincolnshire UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 775	Welcome to TRF. Congratulations on getting your Sub. Show us some pics when you can.....we like pics!! Cheers Paul __________________

12 July 2008, 01:53 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,458	Welcome, And good for you..I love Subs........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 July 2008, 05:51 AM	#6
blue "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Lancashire,UK Watch: Blue sub Posts: 338	Welcome to the TRF ,good choice

11 July 2008, 08:06 AM	#7
Watch2007 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rockville MD Watch: Submariner Posts: 20	Congrats on the Sub.

12 July 2008, 05:18 PM	#9
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	welcome!! We do...love photos!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

31 July 2008, 12:20 PM	#10
ROLEX MAN 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,708	Hallo and welcome to the best rolex forum!! great watch the sub __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

31 July 2008, 02:59 PM	#11
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Great choice, you're going to love that Sub!

31 July 2008, 03:00 PM	#12
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	Hello and welcome and pic ples. __________________

31 July 2008, 03:06 PM	#13
airhkg Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Sub, SMP GMT Co-Ax Posts: 193	Some buy motorcycles, boats etc some by watches / jewelry. I will have my Rolex long after those other folks have sold their toys!

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