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mjr24 · 9 November 2018, 07:20 AM

Hypothetically.....if you had to pay a small amount more for a random serial versus say a 2010, would you do so?

I know watches are not necessarily like cars.....but would you rather buy a newer year versus a little older (obviously assuming the watch has not been updated by Rolex in that timeframe).

droptopman · 9 November 2018, 07:26 AM

Not for me, unless it still has factory warranty left--and even then, I have never used Rolex warranty in 30 years. Now if the price and condition is the same I would go as new as possible.
But would not pay more just for a random serial all else being equal.

beshannon · 9 November 2018, 07:30 AM

Condition is first criteria

seabreeze60 · 9 November 2018, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjr24

Hypothetically.....if you had to pay a small amount more for a random serial versus say a 2010, would you do so?

I know watches are not necessarily like cars.....but would you rather buy a newer year versus a little older (obviously assuming the watch has not been updated by Rolex in that timeframe).

For a small amount purchase new. You don't know how the original order treated your Rolex. I have purchased new at a discount and purchased used at a discount.

sensui · 9 November 2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Condition is first criteria

I would worry about this first.

Boaters · 9 November 2018, 09:22 AM

I would purchase the one in the best condition.

Beckster · 10 November 2018, 05:34 AM

Considering both are the exact same models movements condition etc, yes I’d go with the newer one.

oldman2005 · 10 November 2018, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Boaters

I would purchase the one in the best condition.

Likestheshiny · 10 November 2018, 08:23 AM

All things being completely equal, I personally would pay a "small" amount for a newer watch. Less wear is still less wear. But it's pretty rare when everything else is exactly equal.

R!$ · 10 November 2018, 08:26 AM

no

Tools · 10 November 2018, 08:52 AM

You should buy the watch in the best condition of the model, and in the era that you choose, with the features you want.

You should never pay more for a poor watch just because it is newer - there is no advantage.

sutats · 10 November 2018, 10:38 AM

Yes, you can read the serial number instantly.

Dr.Smellody · 10 November 2018, 12:11 PM

Rolex are not Hondas.

9 November 2018, 07:20 AM	#1
mjr24 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 587	Any advantage in buying newer serial year model? Hypothetically.....if you had to pay a small amount more for a random serial versus say a 2010, would you do so? I know watches are not necessarily like cars.....but would you rather buy a newer year versus a little older (obviously assuming the watch has not been updated by Rolex in that timeframe).

9 November 2018, 07:26 AM	#2
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Not for me, unless it still has factory warranty left--and even then, I have never used Rolex warranty in 30 years. Now if the price and condition is the same I would go as new as possible. But would not pay more just for a random serial all else being equal. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

9 November 2018, 07:30 AM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Condition is first criteria __________________ Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

10 November 2018, 05:34 AM	#7
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	Considering both are the exact same models movements condition etc, yes I’d go with the newer one. __________________ Rolex Only Please

10 November 2018, 08:52 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,443	You should buy the watch in the best condition of the model, and in the era that you choose, with the features you want. You should never pay more for a poor watch just because it is newer - there is no advantage. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 November 2018, 09:22 AM	#6
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	I would purchase the one in the best condition.

10 November 2018, 08:23 AM	#9
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	All things being completely equal, I personally would pay a "small" amount for a newer watch. Less wear is still less wear. But it's pretty rare when everything else is exactly equal.

10 November 2018, 08:26 AM	#10
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	no

10 November 2018, 10:38 AM	#12
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	Yes, you can read the serial number instantly. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

10 November 2018, 12:11 PM	#13
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,351	Rolex are not Hondas.

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