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Calboy888 · 17 April 2020, 05:03 AM

My friend told me today that a local AD contacted him for a brand new 126660 James Cameron edition. Should he do it or just wait for lower offer sometime down the road from either AD or greys?

Is this a hard to buy steel model in AD? Collector potential?

fiosity · 17 April 2020, 05:05 AM

It’s hard to buy, and there is collector potential. However, it can be had within about six months with the right persistence. That being said, if he wants it more than other pieces, he should get it now and not wait for a grey or AD discount.

Calatrava r · 17 April 2020, 05:05 AM

Could be hearsay. We need the testimony of the friend.

powerfunk · 17 April 2020, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Calboy888

lower offer sometime down the road

Lower offer? I know the market is softening but I wouldn't expect a James Cameron under MSRP. I would say "go for it" but if he's even questioning it then...he must not want it that much.

N2theCAPE · 17 April 2020, 05:12 AM

I don't expect it to go below MSRP, I purchased one of the first James Cameron's when they initially came out. Which was before all of the hype of watches going over retail etc. And I purchased this watch at Retail but they didn't charge me sales tax. I definitely tried to get a discount but was unsuccessful. It's definitely a beautiful watch and in my opinion will be a very desirable piece later on.

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42itus · 17 April 2020, 06:20 AM

Super cool watch but if he’s buying it with the hope of making money then he shouldn’t. I doubt there will ever be a discount down the road.

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brandrea · 17 April 2020, 06:22 AM

If he’s in the market for that model, I’d buy it provided he can have it shipped or go and pick it up.

Podmornica · 17 April 2020, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

Lower offer? I know the market is softening but I wouldn't expect a James Cameron under MSRP.

When back in 2016 the BLNR was offered at 10% OFF MSRP, did you expect it to be 100% over the MSRP at one point?

enjoythemusic · 17 April 2020, 07:03 AM

He should buy it if he wants to wear it and enjoy his time. Is he looking to buy a watch he'll wear daily or once a week or so? How active is he? Sports?

watchmework · 17 April 2020, 07:07 AM

Tell him to buy it if he wants to wear the watch...maybe he can talk to the AD about negotiating the price, depending on if there are others that are waiting on the call the AD may/may not work with your friend. This all really hinges on what kind of relationship your friend has with the dealer.

Harry-57 · 17 April 2020, 07:07 AM

If he's asking if he should do it, he shouldn't do it.

slus · 17 April 2020, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Calboy888

Should he do it or just wait for lower offer sometime down the road from either AD or greys?

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Originally Posted by Calboy888

Is this a hard to buy steel model in AD?

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Originally Posted by Calboy888

Collector potential?

More pertinent questions to ask your friend, IMO, would be:
Does he like the DSSD?
Does he prefer the JC dial or Black?
Does he prefer larger watches?
What is his wrist size?

djyolky · 17 April 2020, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Could be hearsay. We need the testimony of the friend.

He's probably the "friend" haha.

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stockae92 · 17 April 2020, 07:40 AM

Whats his goal?

Buy to own? Go for it.

Buy to flip and lose money? Go for it.

Buy to flip and make "Daytona" kind of money? Gamble the money in the current stock market is more exciting. :)

tvandevelde · 17 April 2020, 07:51 AM

I wouldn't pay retail for a 126660. JC or black can be had under.

herts9 · 17 April 2020, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tvandevelde

I wouldn't pay retail for a 126660. JC or black can be had under.

Agree, fellow Porkopolis-er!

They're nice, but you can get a deal from a gray for a used one now in the 11 ish range.

Rado63 · 17 April 2020, 08:46 AM

Doubtful you will find a watch under MSRP that is new, un worn, un sized, complete set with five year warranty from any AD or gray dealer anytime soon. No it's not hard to obtain one of these, and no it's not likely to be a collectible due to having been produced in great numbers as it is not a limited production piece.

Ihatecheese · 17 April 2020, 04:21 PM

Buy if they wish to wear! Collection wise it's mass produced and very large so doesn't appeal to those without large wrists- if he tried to sell in the future. As avatar the abyss etc become less popular the name ceases to resonate among the market too.

tvandevelde · 17 April 2020, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rado63

Doubtful you will find a watch under MSRP that is new, un worn, un sized, complete set with five year warranty from any AD or gray dealer anytime soon. No it's not hard to obtain one of these, and no it's not likely to be a collectible due to having been produced in great numbers as it is not a limited production piece.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2020-NEW-Ro...8AAOSw6wdelboF

Call and I guarantee 10.4 buys it with a wire. May have to spend more than 30 seconds on Google to get a JC under retail.

17 April 2020, 05:03 AM	#1
Calboy888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 54	AD called my friend and wanted to sell 126660 My friend told me today that a local AD contacted him for a brand new 126660 James Cameron edition. Should he do it or just wait for lower offer sometime down the road from either AD or greys? Is this a hard to buy steel model in AD? Collector potential?

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enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,891	He should buy it if he wants to wear it and enjoy his time. Is he looking to buy a watch he'll wear daily or once a week or so? How active is he? Sports? __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

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stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,951	Whats his goal? Buy to own? Go for it. Buy to flip and lose money? Go for it. Buy to flip and make "Daytona" kind of money? Gamble the money in the current stock market is more exciting. :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

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Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Doubtful you will find a watch under MSRP that is new, un worn, un sized, complete set with five year warranty from any AD or gray dealer anytime soon. No it's not hard to obtain one of these, and no it's not likely to be a collectible due to having been produced in great numbers as it is not a limited production piece. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

17 April 2020, 05:05 AM	#2
fiosity Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Allover Posts: 26	It’s hard to buy, and there is collector potential. However, it can be had within about six months with the right persistence. That being said, if he wants it more than other pieces, he should get it now and not wait for a grey or AD discount.

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Calatrava r 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,260	Could be hearsay. We need the testimony of the friend.

17 April 2020, 05:12 AM	#5
N2theCAPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex Sky-Dweller Posts: 201	I don't expect it to go below MSRP, I purchased one of the first James Cameron's when they initially came out. Which was before all of the hype of watches going over retail etc. And I purchased this watch at Retail but they didn't charge me sales tax. I definitely tried to get a discount but was unsuccessful. It's definitely a beautiful watch and in my opinion will be a very desirable piece later on. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

17 April 2020, 06:20 AM	#6
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Super cool watch but if he’s buying it with the hope of making money then he shouldn’t. I doubt there will ever be a discount down the road. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2020, 06:22 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,516	If he’s in the market for that model, I’d buy it provided he can have it shipped or go and pick it up.

17 April 2020, 07:07 AM	#10
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Tell him to buy it if he wants to wear the watch...maybe he can talk to the AD about negotiating the price, depending on if there are others that are waiting on the call the AD may/may not work with your friend. This all really hinges on what kind of relationship your friend has with the dealer.

17 April 2020, 07:07 AM	#11
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,586	If he's asking if he should do it, he shouldn't do it.

17 April 2020, 07:51 AM	#15
tvandevelde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Tim Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 220	I wouldn't pay retail for a 126660. JC or black can be had under.

17 April 2020, 04:21 PM	#18
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	Buy if they wish to wear! Collection wise it's mass produced and very large so doesn't appeal to those without large wrists- if he tried to sell in the future. As avatar the abyss etc become less popular the name ceases to resonate among the market too.

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