Is it really worth buying pre-loved..........

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

For me, I always buy BNIB.
For some people that is not an option.
I am buying these to wear until I pass it down to my son.
I prefer to be the sole owner

x2 for anything current.

I will buy a vintage one day so obviously not then.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

if the price difference is $500 or less? I bought a BNIB random serial 16610 last year for $5.5k and now I'm

seeing Mint 16610 V serial selling for $5.8k. I also purchased a pre-loved D serial 16710 (Pepsi) a year ago and

now I see the same watch selling for $300-400 more. The new 42mm ExpII is currently priced @ $7750. Do you see

this watch selling for less than it's current price 3-4years from now? A lot of people are saying to buy pre-loved but

I believe BNIB is the way to go unless you are buying an old/beat up Rolex that is ridiculously under priced.

Let me hear your thoughts, gentlemen!

All depends on how much love and attention the watch has received. If the difference is 500 or less, I'd go for the newer ones, but only if you like it.

For example, I'd take the older SS SUB 16610 any day over the new Sub-C.

JJ

[tkc324]

Depend on the model and deal... but if there is precious metal involved, the depreciation is huge. Also most ladies watch have really bad resell value as well.

[Nugs]

I've recently been looking for a 16600 Sea Dweller, my nearest AD still has a new one but wanted AU$12,000 firm!!(around US$12,800). So made sense for me to get one lightly pre-loved for half the price.

[Chipmunk]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Depends on the deal.

Agreed.

Originally Posted by Jason71

My 16700 ran me at ~$3,100 shipped -- having a fresh service less than a year ago. I dunno.........I think I did better than new from an AD.

Now that's a good deal.

Originally Posted by JJL

This is kind of the way I look at it. To me it's a good feeling to know that your watch is still worth what you paid for it, unlike BNIB... and if you buy from a trusted seller, you still have that peace of mind feeling.

I have no problem buying from our TRF friends.

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

x2!
Plus- I got my Pepsi for a heck of a deal...complete for around 4k- it's keeping time so far at -2 seconds a day...not too shabby for "pre-loved"!

Congrats on your Pepsi.
BTW, how much do you think that watch costs when it was still BNIB?

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

All depends on how much love and attention the watch has received. If the difference is 500 or less, I'd go for the newer ones, but only if you like it.

For example, I'd take the older SS SUB 16610 any day over the new Sub-C.

JJ

I've seen a mint SS SUB 16610 V serial now listed for $5.8k. I got a a random serial SS SUB 16610 for $5.5k a year ago. Sometimes BNIB is the way to go.

[MortgageGuy]

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

You got a pepsi, Sd and Daytona in the last week!?!?
I haven't seen any pics!!

I dont show pics anymore or I will catch too much hell for flipping... Here is the SD and the Pepsi, the Daytona will be here tomorrow

[Chipmunk]

Very nice, Adam........I like it.

[Thrashing53x11]

What do you consider old - Ovettone 1951, GMT 6542 or Sub
5508 1958, nothing like guilt dials guys.