Opportunity to buy a new…

[TICKET]

Hi, I am a new member here and have a 2000 Rolex sub black on black with date I bought new, and now have an opportunity to buy a new 2024 deep sea James Cameron which I have loved for some time at retail from an authorized dealer.
Questions I have are, is it known if the deep sea JC will be discontinued soon, is it still a desirable in demand piece, long term outlook for this piece?
Or should I hold out for a GMT Batman, Pepsi, or root beer? Like those also…
I also like the Daytona but have not had an opportunity to purchase yet.

Thanks in advance.
Ticket

[Tylerlsu2008]

[4 Aussies]

Buy the one you like the best!!

[amphr1]

deep sea James Cameron was never in demand because it takes someone with a large wrist to pull off and that's only a small percentage of the customer base.

[2001jesper]

Its simple - Buy what you like.

[Stan Cooper]

Your sub is a diver, so the James Cameron won't give you any diversification. Since you express an interest in a GMT-Master II 126710, I'd try to get one of those.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

OP, how can you not know what you want?

[996marty]

Why bother on long term outlook when you are hopefully buying a keeper.
Maybe buy some shares instead you might turn more of a profit if that’s your aim

[Callmepeshy]

If you’ve loved it for some time, that means you were waiting to be offered it.

Now you have been, buy it surely?

Long term outlook - impossible for anyone to tell you. All that matters is if you like it and want to wear it.

[TheDogHouse]

Long term outlook is that with proper care and servicing, this watch will outlast all of us.

[madsitalia]

Originally Posted by TICKET

Hi, I am a new member here and have a 2000 Rolex sub black on black with date I bought new, and now have an opportunity to buy a new 2024 deep sea James Cameron which I have loved for some time at retail from an authorized dealer.
Questions I have are, is it known if the deep sea JC will be discontinued soon, is it still a desirable in demand piece, long term outlook for this piece?
Or should I hold out for a GMT Batman, Pepsi, or root beer? Like those also…
I also like the Daytona but have not had an opportunity to purchase yet.

Thanks in advance.
Ticket

Buy what you like. If you want to invest buy stocks.

[brandrea]

Sea Dwellers in general appeal to fewer buyers and I’d say you can judge value based on what you’re seeing them selling for on the secondary market

The DBlue is a beautiful chunk of metal on the wrist, and I miss mine from time to time. I see it more as a rotation piece rather than a daily wearer, but that’s just my opinion.

Welcome to the forum

[Kevin of Larchmont]

OP’s signature says he has already acquired the DBlue. Looks like his conundrum has been addressed.

[Bazil]

Deep Sea bit flava flav for me …

[Mr Ben]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

OP’s signature says he has already acquired the DBlue. Looks like his conundrum has been addressed.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

OP, how can you not know what you want?

He knows but wants to make sure the money end is right too, these are the times.

[garyk]

One thing for sure, I have never cared what watches were popular or what people thought of them. I bought the first gen JC Deep Sea and in spite of my rather thin wrists, the watch fits me very well and is one of my most favorite. Don't waste your time listening to peoples opinions.

[BlondesNwatches]

I would argue it’s definitely one of the coolest dials in the collection with the variant. A very cool piece and I don’t see Rolex keeping a JC in their catalogue forever.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by AK797

He knows but wants to make sure the money end is right too, these are the times.

I can appreciate that take but it sounds to me like he’s got a list of watches and he’s looking for an exit strategy. That sounds to me like he’s looking for an advantage more than he’s looking for a watch.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by TheDogHouse

Long term outlook is that with proper care and servicing, this watch will outlast all of us.

He’s talking about whether it will increase in value. OP, no one knows, and most of us here don’t care, as it’s not why we buy our watches. If you love it and want to wear it, buy it. If not, don’t!

Kat


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[dddl]

[QUOTE=KatGirl;13245169]He’s talking about whether it will increase in value. OP, no one knows, and most of us here don’t care, as it’s not why we buy our watches. If you love it and want to wear it, buy it. If not, don’t!

Kat

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

OP’s signature says he has already acquired the DBlue. Looks like his conundrum has been addressed.

I saw that also. Long term outlook must be good.

[TICKET]

Thanks to those who provided a kind reply. Confirmed what I told myself, “if you like it buy it”. I liked it for a long time and bought it. My 2000 Submariner date is my daily. I will buy the GMT Pepsi with jubilee also, and a Daytona panda when the opportunity arrives. I will never sell my collection. My 2 daughters can deal with that one day, along with my exotic car collection. My reply to the ignorant comments, I say, you clearly have never asked for a comment to a question others deemed dumb. Congratulations. And yes my wrists will support the size. Unfortunately there are donkey’s on this forum too. SMH ��

[ltmgeller]

Welcome to the forum. Do a little research by familiarizing yourself with this forum. Basically learn to read the room. If you buy what you like you'll never be disappointed in a purchase. If you're trying to predict the future and make an investment you'll only be disappointed.

[codecow]

I think OP had a decent question about value retention. Unfortunately my answer would be to look at what they trade for versus MSRP.

[t60]

Watches are not investments.

[Joearch]

Always be patient and get the piece you really desire. Days of up investment are over, thankfully.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by TICKET

Thanks to those who provided a kind reply. Confirmed what I told myself, “if you like it buy it”. I liked it for a long time and bought it. My 2000 Submariner date is my daily. I will buy the GMT Pepsi with jubilee also, and a Daytona panda when the opportunity arrives. I will never sell my collection. My 2 daughters can deal with that one day, along with my exotic car collection. My reply to the ignorant comments, I say, you clearly have never asked for a comment to a question others deemed dumb. Congratulations. And yes my wrists will support the size. Unfortunately there are donkey’s on this forum too. SMH ��

In your first post it is a Sub and now a Subdate?

There is a difference and this may have skewed some replies?

I think some took “long term outlook” as an investment question?

Apologies if your were referring to something else?

The JC is a big Rolex and could not be a daily for me with only a 7.5” wrist.

If you are referring to the current model white dial SS Daytona it is not a panda.

Enjoy your exotic car collection.

Regards,

Donkey.

[996marty]

Originally Posted by TICKET

Thanks to those who provided a kind reply. Confirmed what I told myself, “if you like it buy it”. I liked it for a long time and bought it. My 2000 Submariner date is my daily. I will buy the GMT Pepsi with jubilee also, and a Daytona panda when the opportunity arrives. I will never sell my collection. My 2 daughters can deal with that one day, along with my exotic car collection. My reply to the ignorant comments, I say, you clearly have never asked for a comment to a question others deemed dumb. Congratulations. And yes my wrists will support the size. Unfortunately there are donkey’s on this forum too. SMH ��

If you stick around long enough you’ll find the good people on here love watches and the question of values down the line just becomes irrelevant and boring. And yes these questions have been asked before.
Maybe stick with the exotic cars