New or used?

[Chiboy]

I prefer used to new, someone else's name on the warrantee card to my own, and the highest possible sales tax rate I can pay. I will pay a premium to get it, too. Oh and I like to give new eBay sellers the business rather than local ADs, because I feel sorry for them.

[Rolex addict]

I consider many factors. I've also personally seen that a relationship with an AD doesn't necessarily mean squat. After the latest incident with my local AD, I'll never step foot in there again. I'll pay full price anywhere else than buy a damn thing from him.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by AK797

New for a Rolex, whether from an AD or from a TS unworn and stickered depends on price and relationships. For some other brands I may go used if resale is known to tank.

On the flip side buying used can lead to a 200% mark up on some brands, like the new PP 5522a selling for a measly £60K.

https://www.luxewatches.co.uk/shop/p...ref-5522a-001/

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by AK797

On the flip side buying used can lead to a 200% mark up on some brands, like the new PP 5522a selling for a measly £60K.

https://www.luxewatches.co.uk/shop/p...ref-5522a-001/

Yes indeed.

[machob55]

Have purchased new, used and new old stock. Price point for me has been my priority depending on needs/wants plus availability at the time.

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[Nikrnic]

I bought 2 new datejusts years ago @ 1992, under 3K w/ 18% discount. Bought a used 14060M recently but now I want a white milgauss and am thinking of buying new (grey market) unless I can find a smoking deal on a mint used. just my .02

[faz]

Before coming to this forum, always new from AD.

But now, I am open to the idea of the lightly used watch if history is known or trusted seller stands behind it.


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[MCO1]

In most cases I go used except for my Daytona C which was a no-brainer to go new.

[Nycturbovr6]

There is nothing wrong with buying something used as long as it is in good shape

[encarter13]

Depends. I am always looking for a deal, but if the savings are not more than $1000, I would rather have the full AD experience.

If I were a wealthy man, I would only purchase from an AD. Life is about experiences and the AD experience is much more enjoyable than clicking through pictures on the internet and placing an order via email, phone, or text.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I prefer used to new, someone else's name on the warrantee card to my own, and the highest possible sales tax rate I can pay. I will pay a premium to get it, too. Oh and I like to give new eBay sellers the business rather than local ADs, because I feel sorry for them.

Excellent! And I'd just add that when paying these new sellers always consider that they may not have had time to set up a PayPal account, so always pay by wire transfer. Western Union preferably! Great deals can usually be had on watches inherited from great uncles or fortuitously discovered when cleaning out old drawers.

[camoedoutlander]

new unless it's no longer in production

[joli160]

I only like my own DNA

[KBM]

If a piece is still available bnib, this will always be my choice.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by joli160

I only like my own DNA

We all do, other half's biggest bugbear always!

[zackgrant90]

If you can afford NEW, NEW all time.

[madmax21]

I read a couple of response and I have to agree as always it always depends on the finances available however for me there's no doubt that I would buy new any day of the week, in fact all my watches we're bought new. The was exception a vintage watch that was a big mess.

The problem with used unless you see the watch in a face-to-face deal you never really know what you're getting, and that's a big problem afterwards the vendor will make their case you will make your own case and it usually turns into a BS show to avoid all that figure out exactly what you want buy the watch you want new either from a seller on the form or from an ad.

At the end you'll never have to worry about your watch again you'll be sure nobody messed with it and it was a brand new piece you put on your wrist

[ejvette]

We all love to get new but I'm always open to almost any deal

[BLNR Nairobi]

For my first Rolex - new from AD. Subsequent purchases can be from trusted sellers, but I'm a firm believer in the first Rolex either being new from an AD, or a gift from a loved one.