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mooniewant · 9 November 2011, 10:26 AM

Hello People,

What is the general consensus about mother of pearl dials with emerald and diamond set chapter rings like this Day-Date, Ref. 18238. Are these watches in demand for investment purposes or are they too ostentatious. Do they hold value? Lend me your thoughts.

sherwin · 9 November 2011, 10:45 AM

no rolex is to be used for investment purposes. i never understood why people think that a rolex could make them money, unless you were buying them at unbelievable dealer prices, and flipping them for profit.

all gold models tend to do poorly in terms of resale (when bought new!); i say, buy what you can afford and like. not what others think because you will be on the never ending chase to get what you believe other people want you to wear.

i personally go for meteorite with diamond markers, but hey thats me

mooniewant · 9 November 2011, 11:05 AM

It's not that I'm about that at all (investment). It was only to flip for profit so I could purchase a watch I'd 'prefer' to wear. It is too flashy for me, I just wanted to know what people thought, often because of lower prices in Rolex's made of a combination of steel and gold, due to their demand. If its gold i'm all about this.
http://frequency-revolution.com/post...y-laino-oyster

sherwin · 9 November 2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mooniewant

It's not that I'm about that at all (investment). It was only to flip for profit so I could purchase a watch I'd 'prefer' to wear...

sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that is not going to happen. flipping for profit is not easy, infact, you are going to be low balled most times by both dealers and sellers looking for a bargain. might as well buy what you want now, and not have to deal with flipping, etc.

Speed · 9 November 2011, 11:47 AM

Not a fan :-/

mooniewant · 9 November 2011, 01:15 PM

Wise words.

MortgageGuy · 9 November 2011, 01:49 PM

Beautiful yes, investment.... unfortunately no

megagem · 9 November 2011, 01:49 PM

I'd say diamonds are better saved for ladies' jewlery and watches.

watchf · 9 November 2011, 03:17 PM

Is that an after market dial? if it is then I reckon not many would be interested in an after market add on.

FeelingTheBlues · 9 November 2011, 03:22 PM

I like diamond markers on a Day-Date but I wouldn't go aftermarket for it. As well, I like meteorite dials with them but MOP and emerald markers look a bit too feminine to me. Just my opinion tho!

9 November 2011, 10:45 AM	#2
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	no rolex is to be used for investment purposes. i never understood why people think that a rolex could make them money, unless you were buying them at unbelievable dealer prices, and flipping them for profit. all gold models tend to do poorly in terms of resale (when bought new!); i say, buy what you can afford and like. not what others think because you will be on the never ending chase to get what you believe other people want you to wear. i personally go for meteorite with diamond markers, but hey thats me __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

9 November 2011, 01:49 PM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Beautiful yes, investment.... unfortunately no __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

9 November 2011, 03:22 PM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I like diamond markers on a Day-Date but I wouldn't go aftermarket for it. As well, I like meteorite dials with them but MOP and emerald markers look a bit too feminine to me. Just my opinion tho! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

9 November 2011, 11:05 AM	#3
mooniewant "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 8	It's not that I'm about that at all (investment). It was only to flip for profit so I could purchase a watch I'd 'prefer' to wear. It is too flashy for me, I just wanted to know what people thought, often because of lower prices in Rolex's made of a combination of steel and gold, due to their demand. If its gold i'm all about this. http://frequency-revolution.com/post...y-laino-oyster

9 November 2011, 11:47 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Not a fan :-/

9 November 2011, 01:15 PM	#6
mooniewant "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 8	Wise words.

9 November 2011, 01:49 PM	#8
megagem "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here Posts: 27	I'd say diamonds are better saved for ladies' jewlery and watches.

9 November 2011, 03:17 PM	#9
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Is that an after market dial? if it is then I reckon not many would be interested in an after market add on.

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