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sond86 · 17 March 2010, 02:52 PM

I love my watches, but sometimes in the back of my mind when i plunk down
1000's+ on a new watch in the back of my mind I always wonder if it really is worth it, and always going to be a fairly high valued asset.

Anyone ever wonder if prices of rolex keeps going up could it hit a bubble, where one day its just too much and the bubble pops? and people ask themselves, is <enter your fav. rolex model> really worth 1000's? What is it that sustains the high and ever increasing prices/values and can that fizzle out?

sakuraba · 17 March 2010, 03:38 PM

I buy my watches for the pure enjoyment of it all. No investment angle for me, so no worry about the bubble bursting. If it does, I'll be right here buying Valentine's collection

Poom · 17 March 2010, 03:43 PM

I hv kept 12 Rolex to enjoy wearing and seeing it as the collection. However, in the investment point of view, I think it's not that real good investment as gold or others but the price does increase by year as the plus or bonus to be crazy on Rolex.....

gelshocker · 17 March 2010, 07:33 PM

I didn't know one could hedge bets on Rolex watch prices and buy options today! Cheers,

HL65 · 17 March 2010, 07:40 PM

As long as nobody shorts the watches and starts purchasing credit default swaps on them at the same time we should be okay here--just keep an eye on the spreads--if they start to widen run!

Singslinger · 17 March 2010, 08:04 PM

What sustains high prices? The madness of crowds, or demand/supply, or perceived rarity. A Comex Submariner sells for what, more than $100,000 now? A Paul Newman Daytona probably for the same. So even those watches, which might presumably have made good investments to their original owners, are arguably less attractive from an investment viewpoint today.

NonServiam · 17 March 2010, 08:15 PM

I certainly hope so! Then I can use my investments to by more of my favourite watches

yemenmocha · 17 March 2010, 08:17 PM

Success in other countries, especially those with emerging economies, are creating extra demand. It doesn't matter if Americans aren't buying as many Rolexes when they're selling as many or more in Asia.

With the pathetic value of the dollar I'm surprised we haven't seen more price increases.

bluemartinifan · 17 March 2010, 09:49 PM

inflation will continue to drive prices up on watches and eggs...
In 10 years we will be paying $7.00 $10.00 + for items liked milk and eggs - will they be worth that price?

nauticajoe · 17 March 2010, 10:20 PM

I'd diverse on my portfolio by purchasing long on crude oil & gold.

17 March 2010, 02:52 PM	#1
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	Rolex price bubble? (i.e. housing/stock market/Tulip) I love my watches, but sometimes in the back of my mind when i plunk down 1000's+ on a new watch in the back of my mind I always wonder if it really is worth it, and always going to be a fairly high valued asset. Anyone ever wonder if prices of rolex keeps going up could it hit a bubble, where one day its just too much and the bubble pops? and people ask themselves, is <enter your fav. rolex model> really worth 1000's? What is it that sustains the high and ever increasing prices/values and can that fizzle out?

17 March 2010, 03:38 PM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I buy my watches for the pure enjoyment of it all. No investment angle for me, so no worry about the bubble bursting. If it does, I'll be right here buying Valentine's collection __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

17 March 2010, 03:43 PM	#3
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	I hv kept 12 Rolex to enjoy wearing and seeing it as the collection. However, in the investment point of view, I think it's not that real good investment as gold or others but the price does increase by year as the plus or bonus to be crazy on Rolex..... __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

17 March 2010, 07:40 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,982	As long as nobody shorts the watches and starts purchasing credit default swaps on them at the same time we should be okay here--just keep an eye on the spreads--if they start to widen run! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 March 2010, 08:17 PM	#8
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	Success in other countries, especially those with emerging economies, are creating extra demand. It doesn't matter if Americans aren't buying as many Rolexes when they're selling as many or more in Asia. With the pathetic value of the dollar I'm surprised we haven't seen more price increases. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

17 March 2010, 07:33 PM	#4
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	I didn't know one could hedge bets on Rolex watch prices and buy options today! Cheers,

17 March 2010, 08:04 PM	#6
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	What sustains high prices? The madness of crowds, or demand/supply, or perceived rarity. A Comex Submariner sells for what, more than $100,000 now? A Paul Newman Daytona probably for the same. So even those watches, which might presumably have made good investments to their original owners, are arguably less attractive from an investment viewpoint today.

17 March 2010, 08:15 PM	#7
NonServiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Posts: 44	I certainly hope so! Then I can use my investments to by more of my favourite watches

17 March 2010, 09:49 PM	#9
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	inflation will continue to drive prices up on watches and eggs... In 10 years we will be paying $7.00 $10.00 + for items liked milk and eggs - will they be worth that price?

17 March 2010, 10:20 PM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'd diverse on my portfolio by purchasing long on crude oil & gold.

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