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lovelykettle · 23 January 2018, 11:28 PM

I’m looking to buy a black Deepsea and was hoping to pick up a nice preowned one, maybe two/three years old with some warranty still outstanding. Having looked around for the last month or so, I now realise that I’ll be paying almost RRP and this make no sense to me, as I might as well buy new for that money.
Therefore, my search has had to widen to slightly older models. What do other members think of going for a 7/8 year old model to save £1,500 off RRP ? Is this a false economy ? I realise I will have to factor in the cost of a potential service, and will not have the benefit of the manufacturers warranty. Would you spend the extra and buy new ? Or buy a nice older model ?
I would be interested to hear peoples thoughts on this, and would appreciate any help/advice.

Tampashooter · 23 January 2018, 11:46 PM

I wouldn't worry about a warranty. Overblown.

stevedssd · 24 January 2018, 12:02 AM

^ As above I would focus more on the watch and not how much manufacturers warranty it has. If buying from a UK grey dealer you will get some form of warranty, usually between 6 months and 2 years, which will cover mechanical defect along similar lines to Rolex. The DSSD is a great choice by the way

Clay · 24 January 2018, 12:26 AM

A month ago I purchased my Black DeepSea...Used, with 3.5 years left on the warrantee should I need it...

The watch was "Pristine"...

And I saved over 3k US...

But I would buy what you really want...

Money saved buying something you don't really love, is money wasted...

Emoney11 · 24 January 2018, 12:42 AM

DavidSW has a couple of them 3k below MSRP

jaydav2306 · 24 January 2018, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovelykettle

I’m looking to buy a black Deepsea and was hoping to pick up a nice preowned one, maybe two/three years old with some warranty still outstanding. Having looked around for the last month or so, I now realise that I’ll be paying almost RRP and this make no sense to me, as I might as well buy new for that money.
Therefore, my search has had to widen to slightly older models. What do other members think of going for a 7/8 year old model to save £1,500 off RRP ? Is this a false economy ? I realise I will have to factor in the cost of a potential service, and will not have the benefit of the manufacturers warranty. Would you spend the extra and buy new ? Or buy a nice older model ?
I would be interested to hear peoples thoughts on this, and would appreciate any help/advice.

I wouldn't worry about warranty and the Deepsea is built like a tank, I have a 2010 DSSD and it's still in near mint condition, even more so once it goes in for a service in 12-18 months.

I bought mine from WF 2 years ago for £6K

Speed · 24 January 2018, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

I wouldn't worry about a warranty. Overblown.

Indeed. This.

All Watches need servicing - eventually.

Buy the Watch in the best condition you can find...for what you are willing to pay.

Apart from major case damage - it will be like new after service.

lovelykettle · 24 January 2018, 02:12 AM

Thanks for replies. Much appreciated.

lovelykettle · 24 January 2018, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydav2306

I wouldn't worry about warranty and the Deepsea is built like a tank, I have a 2010 DSSD and it's still in near mint condition, even more so once it goes in for a service in 12-18 months.

I bought mine from WF 2 years ago for £6K

Are you getting it serviced just on the age or is it showing signs of needing one ?

Steve36Efc · 24 January 2018, 08:40 AM

I’ve just been checking out the pre owned price and they do seem to have crept up over the last couple of months. I wouldn’t be too keen on paying close to £7k for a 6/7 year old example, unless it had just been serviced by RSC
They are not that hard to source from an AD you could even try your luck with a discount.

jaydav2306 · 24 January 2018, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovelykettle

Are you getting it serviced just on the age or is it showing signs of needing one ?

No I'm going to hold off until it needs it, runs like absolute clock work and never misses a beat, unlike my brand new GMT. I think I will hold out for the 10 year service

Gerry62 · 24 January 2018, 11:16 PM

a used of 4o5 years is usually new.

the caliber of the deepsea is that of the submariner, do not worry about a future service

I am also in favor of buying a new black
(10/15% discount probable)

jaydav2306 · 24 January 2018, 11:22 PM

Gone are the days you will get discount on a new one, especially in the UK! discount on SS models seems to be a thing of the past

lovelykettle · 25 January 2018, 02:16 AM

They do appear in AD’s windows, but don’t seem to hang about. Most places I’ve spoken to have said they can get one within a month or two. I’d have thought the chance of a discount was slim to none.
Pre owned have definitely crept up, which is why I’ve been thinking “what’s the point in buying pre owned for only £500-£700 off the price of a new one ?

Steve36Efc · 25 January 2018, 08:16 AM

Another option is a grey seller. Ive seen one advertised at £8800 for a BNIB with stickers intact, there may be some more wiggle room.
Then again same situation I suppose and extra £100 get one from the AD with your name on the warranty card.

23 January 2018, 11:28 PM	#1
lovelykettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: uk Posts: 14	Deepsea New V PreOwned I’m looking to buy a black Deepsea and was hoping to pick up a nice preowned one, maybe two/three years old with some warranty still outstanding. Having looked around for the last month or so, I now realise that I’ll be paying almost RRP and this make no sense to me, as I might as well buy new for that money. Therefore, my search has had to widen to slightly older models. What do other members think of going for a 7/8 year old model to save £1,500 off RRP ? Is this a false economy ? I realise I will have to factor in the cost of a potential service, and will not have the benefit of the manufacturers warranty. Would you spend the extra and buy new ? Or buy a nice older model ? I would be interested to hear peoples thoughts on this, and would appreciate any help/advice.

24 January 2018, 12:42 AM	#5
Emoney11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 143	DavidSW has a couple of them 3k below MSRP __________________ Rolex 116710blnr Rolex 126660 dblue Rolex 1665 Omega Planet Ocean 8900 43.5 Breitling Superocean 44

24 January 2018, 08:40 AM	#10
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	I’ve just been checking out the pre owned price and they do seem to have crept up over the last couple of months. I wouldn’t be too keen on paying close to £7k for a 6/7 year old example, unless it had just been serviced by RSC They are not that hard to source from an AD you could even try your luck with a discount. __________________ 126711 CHNR 126603 Sea-Dweller 126600 Sea-Dweller Omega Seamaster 300

24 January 2018, 11:16 PM	#12
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,466	a used of 4o5 years is usually new. the caliber of the deepsea is that of the submariner, do not worry about a future service I am also in favor of buying a new black (10/15% discount probable) __________________ Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 115200 Submariner 14060M Sea-Dweller 16600T Submariner Date 116610LN Panerai Luminor 176

25 January 2018, 08:16 AM	#15
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Another option is a grey seller. Ive seen one advertised at £8800 for a BNIB with stickers intact, there may be some more wiggle room. Then again same situation I suppose and extra £100 get one from the AD with your name on the warranty card. __________________ 126711 CHNR 126603 Sea-Dweller 126600 Sea-Dweller Omega Seamaster 300

23 January 2018, 11:46 PM	#2
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	I wouldn't worry about a warranty. Overblown.

24 January 2018, 12:02 AM	#3
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	^ As above I would focus more on the watch and not how much manufacturers warranty it has. If buying from a UK grey dealer you will get some form of warranty, usually between 6 months and 2 years, which will cover mechanical defect along similar lines to Rolex. The DSSD is a great choice by the way

24 January 2018, 12:26 AM	#4
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	A month ago I purchased my Black DeepSea...Used, with 3.5 years left on the warrantee should I need it... The watch was "Pristine"... And I saved over 3k US... But I would buy what you really want... Money saved buying something you don't really love, is money wasted...

24 January 2018, 02:12 AM	#8
lovelykettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: uk Posts: 14	Thanks for replies. Much appreciated.

24 January 2018, 11:22 PM	#13
jaydav2306 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Posts: 394	Gone are the days you will get discount on a new one, especially in the UK! discount on SS models seems to be a thing of the past

25 January 2018, 02:16 AM	#14
lovelykettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: uk Posts: 14	They do appear in AD’s windows, but don’t seem to hang about. Most places I’ve spoken to have said they can get one within a month or two. I’d have thought the chance of a discount was slim to none. Pre owned have definitely crept up, which is why I’ve been thinking “what’s the point in buying pre owned for only £500-£700 off the price of a new one ?

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