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TempoKing · 4 February 2009, 02:50 AM

In 1969 I saved 500 dollars (Like George Best - I gave up sex and drinking for 20 minutes..lol)

I bought 250 dollars worth of GM stock
and a 6239 Rolex chronograph because
I liked the three little "thingies" there on the side.

Today 40 years later
My GM stock is worthless
But...
My Ref: 6239 Rolex is worth 28.000.

So..buy Rolex sport models...the only retirement fund you can wear...

novan3 · 5 December 2011, 03:09 AM

Curious to know after 2 years if the general TRF consensus is still that the SS Daytonas hold value best.. thoughts and opinions?

Art 1 · 5 December 2011, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dardeca

Any thoughts on which Rolex holds it's value the best? I'd think it's probably the SS Daytona or SS Sub? I know you don't buy a watch as an investment...just curious what the group thinks.

The SS Daytona.

Saminla · 5 December 2011, 04:01 AM

What about the Deepsea? It is unique in the Rolex line-up. Keep in mind that when the Daytona were first released. They were not popular as well...

Paulie 50 · 5 December 2011, 05:19 AM

If we were on the TV programme " Who wants to be a Millionaire " and we asked the audience, judging from the replies on this topic, the answer would obviously be.............. DAYTONA

fleabag · 5 December 2011, 07:51 AM

rolexkiwi · 5 December 2011, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chozn1

Like cars, the older classics. If you're wanting something you can get your money out of later I'd opt for a red sub or zenith daytona.

No idea about the prices.

Michael M. · 5 December 2011, 11:31 AM

Most SS Sport Models.

HongNinja · 5 December 2011, 12:35 PM

SS Sub or SD will ALWAYS hold value.

bgriz · 5 December 2011, 12:47 PM

SS Subs and Daytona

rosspanics · 5 December 2011, 02:06 PM

Yeah, definitely a nice, well-purchased pre-owned Sub Date or Daytona will hold its value the best... or any of the sport line...

Spikedlee · 5 December 2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

In 1969 I saved 500 dollars (Like George Best - I gave up sex and drinking for 20 minutes..lol)

I bought 250 dollars worth of GM stock
and a 6239 Rolex chronograph because
I liked the three little "thingies" there on the side.

Today 40 years later
My GM stock is worthless
But...
My Ref: 6239 Rolex is worth 28.000.

So..buy Rolex sport models...the only retirement fund you can wear...

I love this story! Makes me appreciate my Submariner even more!

SWIMPRUF · 5 December 2011, 04:22 PM

Daytona.

watchf · 5 December 2011, 10:08 PM

One thing I noticed for the SS SubC is that its grey/pre-owned price has not increase since the start of the year. while other model's grey/pre-owned price has increased with each Rolex price increase. Why is that?

British-GT · 5 December 2011, 10:30 PM

I have been a Rolex owner in one shape or another since 1990 and iv always found Subs and all steel sports versions go up in value over a relatively short period, although I do feel the current sports range a little over supplied in the AD's so maybe it will take a bit longer these days

dooder202 · 5 December 2011, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mretzloff

The SS Sub. It's a classic and will never go away.

EDIT: I'd agree with you on the Daytona, but only for the short term. I think a lot of the Daytona is pure hype.

ng3l1 · 5 December 2011, 11:56 PM

I would say SS Sub

novan3 · 6 December 2011, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchf

One thing I noticed for the SS SubC is that its grey/pre-owned price has not increase since the start of the year. while other model's grey/pre-owned price has increased with each Rolex price increase. Why is that?

That's interesting. Perhaps they're more common in the pre-owned segment thus sellers must price competitively to move.(?)

azguy · 6 December 2011, 04:29 AM

No brainer........SS Sub

I only say this because it's less expensive than the Daytona so it will play to w ider group and keep the prices and the watch in demand

petesjag · 6 December 2011, 05:05 AM

ss daytona for sure..

jemwatch · 6 December 2011, 05:13 AM

black dial daytona in steel

Mfro21 · 6 December 2011, 06:17 AM

Hopefully a Sub TT because I have one to sell. lol

ntan · 12 January 2012, 08:42 PM

it seems like ss sub hold better than ss gmt

Daniel Tan · 12 January 2012, 09:27 PM

For sure Deepsea....

Watchzombie · 12 January 2012, 10:58 PM

Sub Date and Daytona with it so call long "waiting list".

Actually any Rolex that you did not bought it at retail or above retail. Just buy it preowned :)

5 December 2011, 12:47 PM	#70
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	SS Subs and Daytona __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

5 December 2011, 04:22 PM	#73
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Daytona. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

6 December 2011, 05:13 AM	#81
jemwatch Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Gary Jemal Location: new jersey Watch: Panerai PAM 372 Posts: 119	i'd say black dial daytona in steel

4 February 2009, 02:50 AM	#61
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	In 1969 I saved 500 dollars (Like George Best - I gave up sex and drinking for 20 minutes..lol) I bought 250 dollars worth of GM stock and a 6239 Rolex chronograph because I liked the three little "thingies" there on the side. Today 40 years later My GM stock is worthless But... My Ref: 6239 Rolex is worth 28.000. So..buy Rolex sport models...the only retirement fund you can wear...

5 December 2011, 03:09 AM	#62
novan3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Luck Location: Toronto Watch: yourself Posts: 477	Curious to know after 2 years if the general TRF consensus is still that the SS Daytonas hold value best.. thoughts and opinions?

5 December 2011, 04:01 AM	#64
Saminla "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los angeles Posts: 38	What about the Deepsea? It is unique in the Rolex line-up. Keep in mind that when the Daytona were first released. They were not popular as well...

5 December 2011, 05:19 AM	#65
Paulie 50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancs. England Posts: 998	If we were on the TV programme " Who wants to be a Millionaire " and we asked the audience, judging from the replies on this topic, the answer would obviously be.............. DAYTONA

5 December 2011, 07:51 AM	#66
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212

5 December 2011, 11:31 AM	#68
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Most SS Sport Models.

5 December 2011, 12:35 PM	#69
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	SS Sub or SD will ALWAYS hold value.

5 December 2011, 02:06 PM	#71
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	Yeah, definitely a nice, well-purchased pre-owned Sub Date or Daytona will hold its value the best... or any of the sport line...

5 December 2011, 10:08 PM	#74
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	One thing I noticed for the SS SubC is that its grey/pre-owned price has not increase since the start of the year. while other model's grey/pre-owned price has increased with each Rolex price increase. Why is that?

5 December 2011, 10:30 PM	#75
British-GT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 95	I have been a Rolex owner in one shape or another since 1990 and iv always found Subs and all steel sports versions go up in value over a relatively short period, although I do feel the current sports range a little over supplied in the AD's so maybe it will take a bit longer these days

5 December 2011, 11:56 PM	#77
ng3l1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 51	I would say SS Sub

6 December 2011, 04:29 AM	#79
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	No brainer........SS Sub I only say this because it's less expensive than the Daytona so it will play to w ider group and keep the prices and the watch in demand

6 December 2011, 05:05 AM	#80
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	ss daytona for sure..

6 December 2011, 06:17 AM	#82
Mfro21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Virginia Beach VA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 20	Hopefully a Sub TT because I have one to sell. lol

12 January 2012, 08:42 PM	#83
ntan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 7	it seems like ss sub hold better than ss gmt

12 January 2012, 09:27 PM	#84
Daniel Tan Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: daniel tan Location: Malaysia Watch: DSSD DJ EXPII PAM Posts: 210	For sure Deepsea....

12 January 2012, 10:58 PM	#85
Watchzombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Green City Posts: 155	Sub Date and Daytona with it so call long "waiting list". Actually any Rolex that you did not bought it at retail or above retail. Just buy it preowned :)

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