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Chimpy · 1 March 2007, 12:30 AM

So my first post for TRF was about me buying my first Rolex and how I had it on layaway.

Now, it begs the question because now I've been thinking about it. I went to the Manhattan Jewelry Exchange down here at Sawgrass Mills, about 30 indepedent jewelers lease spots in the store there.

I found a watch dealer who deals in nothing but watches and he had a stunning display of Rolexes. I found my Date (even though I wasn't shopping for a new watch, just wanting to drool a bit.) and because I don't believe in buying jewelry with credit, I asked if he would work with me on a layaway plan. I have 5 months to pay it off (I've already knocked out 70% of it though).

It's a brand new Date, with the red Rolex seal on the band still there and the red line across the holograph, the etched crown is visible through the loupe, and is perfect, also includes the appropriate Rolex paperwork and box.

The price was $4000, and then got the song and dance about the 15% off yada yada yada. Which brought it down to $3400.

My question to you all is... for a brand new Date, with box and papers, a F serial number at the price of $3400, am I getting a good deal, making out just right or getting hosed?

oldbreadstinks · 1 March 2007, 12:59 AM

don't know if its a good deal but it looks great!
beautiful watch , wear it in good health.

Mr. K · 1 March 2007, 01:22 AM

Nice watch! I think you are right where you should be grey market.

If it were used, different story as the date model does not have high re-sale, but for new you are good. Could you have gotten a better deal? Maybe. But you could also have paid more too.

If your price includes tax, then even better.

mikey · 1 March 2007, 01:42 AM

I think you could have got your watch for $2,000 or less, but I understand that is a new watch. It is true that resale is not high on that Rolex model, but buy what makes you smile.

Hotrod64 · 1 March 2007, 01:52 AM

Hey Chimpy,

Isn't Sawgrass Mills near Jax or St Augustine? Ponte Vedra Beach maybe?

Nice watch! Love the blue dial.

Alex Stylianou · 1 March 2007, 02:07 AM

Finally Another Date Owner . Welcome To TRF . Here's Mine , Be sure to join club date. ( Tag for sig at the top )

Orangeman · 1 March 2007, 02:51 AM

What's the diff between a Date and a Datejust?

roadcarver · 1 March 2007, 02:54 AM

If I remember correctly, it is the size. The DJ is a bit bigger in diameter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orangeman

What's the diff between a Date and a Datejust?

Alex Stylianou · 1 March 2007, 02:56 AM

Date Just : 36mm
Date : 34mm

tag_addict · 1 March 2007, 03:02 AM

I think youre getting raped on that price...

Orangeman · 2 March 2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adstylianou

Date Just : 36mm
Date : 34mm

But there are smaller DJs.

Are you saying that the biggest Datejust - at 36mm - is bigger than the biggest Date - at 34mm - and that's really the only difference?

Alex Stylianou · 2 March 2007, 01:39 AM

yep

Prince · 2 March 2007, 01:45 AM

I was sure this thread was about your girl squirting you with the water hose, or that she was treating you badly! Sorry!!!

Alex Stylianou · 2 March 2007, 01:47 AM

You Tosser !

Prince · 2 March 2007, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adstylianou

You Tosser !

That would be me!

nko51 · 2 March 2007, 03:11 AM

Yes, you did okay! If it's real!

ian.thomas · 2 March 2007, 04:34 AM

I love the watch and in the end if it makes you happy then great!

But, if I was shopping for this watch I would have gone pre-owned - thus a ton cheaper. Although this one is "new", it's still an F series, which means it's been around for at least 2 years maybe as many as 4. That's not a problem, it's just I would have shopped a bit to find a like-new/used Date or DJ for a better price.

For reference, I bought my wife's SS D series (new style & 2 months old at the time) DJ for $3,800 and it was in minty new condition. I could have got another "D" DJ for less ($3,600ish), but I really wanted a specific dial, so the extra $200 was nothing at that point. Keep in mind this was in November 2006 - before the price increase was really felt on the used market.

I agree with you about not buying on credit, but I just save the money and then go make the purchase. That way I can shop around and change my mind during the savings process.

Solo118 · 2 March 2007, 07:56 AM

I wouldnt worry about price, I would focus on enjoying the watch

tonelar · 2 March 2007, 08:02 AM

If you had put it on a credit card, you'd be doing far worse. Sounds like you did ok on the price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

I was sure this thread was about your girl squirting you with the water hose, or that she was treating you badly! Sorry!!!

I was thinking the same thing...

mikey · 2 March 2007, 08:07 AM

3600??3800?? If this was my spending budget, I would have been able to find 2 Rolex SS datejust at roughly $1500 each!

2 March 2007, 01:45 AM	#13
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I was sure this thread was about your girl squirting you with the water hose, or that she was treating you badly! Sorry!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

2 March 2007, 03:11 AM	#16
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Yes, you did okay! If it's real! __________________

1 March 2007, 12:59 AM	#2
oldbreadstinks Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sg Posts: 568	don't know if its a good deal but it looks great! beautiful watch , wear it in good health.

1 March 2007, 01:22 AM	#3
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,044	Nice watch! I think you are right where you should be grey market. If it were used, different story as the date model does not have high re-sale, but for new you are good. Could you have gotten a better deal? Maybe. But you could also have paid more too. If your price includes tax, then even better.

1 March 2007, 01:42 AM	#4
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I think you could have got your watch for $2,000 or less, but I understand that is a new watch. It is true that resale is not high on that Rolex model, but buy what makes you smile.

1 March 2007, 01:52 AM	#5
Hotrod64 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Rodney Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: 18kt RG/SSDJ, SSDJ Posts: 176	Hey Chimpy, Isn't Sawgrass Mills near Jax or St Augustine? Ponte Vedra Beach maybe? Nice watch! Love the blue dial.

1 March 2007, 02:51 AM	#7
Orangeman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Watch: Datejust Posts: 62	What's the diff between a Date and a Datejust?

1 March 2007, 02:56 AM	#9
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Date Just : 36mm Date : 34mm

1 March 2007, 03:02 AM	#10
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	I think youre getting raped on that price...

2 March 2007, 01:39 AM	#12
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	yep

2 March 2007, 01:47 AM	#14
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	You Tosser !

2 March 2007, 04:34 AM	#17
ian.thomas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,321	I love the watch and in the end if it makes you happy then great! But, if I was shopping for this watch I would have gone pre-owned - thus a ton cheaper. Although this one is "new", it's still an F series, which means it's been around for at least 2 years maybe as many as 4. That's not a problem, it's just I would have shopped a bit to find a like-new/used Date or DJ for a better price. For reference, I bought my wife's SS D series (new style & 2 months old at the time) DJ for $3,800 and it was in minty new condition. I could have got another "D" DJ for less ($3,600ish), but I really wanted a specific dial, so the extra $200 was nothing at that point. Keep in mind this was in November 2006 - before the price increase was really felt on the used market. I agree with you about not buying on credit, but I just save the money and then go make the purchase. That way I can shop around and change my mind during the savings process.

2 March 2007, 07:56 AM	#18
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,068	I wouldnt worry about price, I would focus on enjoying the watch

2 March 2007, 08:07 AM	#20
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	3600??3800?? If this was my spending budget, I would have been able to find 2 Rolex SS datejust at roughly $1500 each!

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