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Brand New Bluesy, even I must wait... | 26 | 27.08% | |
Brand New with Black Bezel 16613 | 10 | 10.42% | |
Pre-owned Bluesy D Serial. | 60 | 62.50% | |
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8 July 2008, 11:37 PM | #1 |
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Should I Buy A Pre-Owned or A Brand New Bluesy?
Hi, I need your opinion here. I'm planning to buy my next Sub, and I choose BLUESY to be my next.
The problem is my Brother want to sell his Bluesy in around USD 6,350.- D serial with GREAT condition. Or should I wait for a brand new M serial from my AD in around USD 7,110.-? But they out of stock for now, they only have 16613 Blacky. I don't how many time I must wait, and my Brother want to sell his Bluesy hurry. So, should I wait for a brand new 16613 Bluesy, or get that brand new Blacky from my AD or buy my Brother Bluesy? Please really your advice here. Thanks TRFers!!! Best Regards, TR. |
8 July 2008, 11:39 PM | #2 |
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Pre-owned. You will do your brother a favor. Keep the watch in the family and get a great deal on a beautiful watch.
Savings do not hurt either. $800 Is still $800. |
8 July 2008, 11:44 PM | #3 |
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Hey TR, I would personally buy you brother's. He needs the money and you want a Bluesy, seems like a perfect situation to me.
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8 July 2008, 11:47 PM | #4 |
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I always try to buy pre-owned. Let someone else take the intial depreciation hit.
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8 July 2008, 11:58 PM | #5 |
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Wow. It is in the family so you know where it has been.
To quote the infamous TR font PICK IT UP NOW!!!!
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9 July 2008, 12:05 AM | #6 |
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buying your brothers watch it is like buying a BNIB one
just because its past is in the same family
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9 July 2008, 12:30 AM | #7 |
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9 July 2008, 12:32 AM | #8 |
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If you were my brother I'd give you Bluesy for free.
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9 July 2008, 12:37 AM | #9 |
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I would go Pre-loved
especially you know the history of this watch and not having to take chances from people you don't know.
Enjoy it.
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9 July 2008, 12:43 AM | #10 |
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9 July 2008, 12:54 AM | #11 |
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Get the pre-LOVED Bluesy, besides it's your brother's, you're helping him out.
I just bought one (my 2nd Bluesy) from Alex (nko51) last Friday, and the anticipation is killing me....
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9 July 2008, 12:58 AM | #12 |
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Go Black.
Forget that BLUE stuff.........besides, I heard they were bad luck...
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9 July 2008, 01:05 AM | #13 |
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9 July 2008, 01:07 AM | #14 |
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I would get the new one for not much more.
But thats just me, I only buy new. |
9 July 2008, 01:10 AM | #15 | |
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If your brothers is in good shape, I would buy it. Otherwise, go to an AD and buy a new one. Nothing like the feel of 'unwrapping' a new Rolex, know what I mean ?
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9 July 2008, 01:13 AM | #16 |
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Yea you are only saving $760.00
And you are out of warranty since it's a "D" serial. Get the "M" all fresh and brand spankin new. |
9 July 2008, 01:41 AM | #17 |
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Please tell me thats a good deal for pre-owned D serial year purchased 2006?
Because my AD said if the new Bluesy come someday they not guarantee the price is still USD 7,110.-!!! Maybe can increase, depend the market. |
9 July 2008, 01:43 AM | #18 |
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Its a good deal b/c it is from your brother.
If you want a cheaper one, deals are out there. I've seen really good (not mint) condition bluesy's go for $5300 or less on TZ.
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9 July 2008, 01:51 AM | #20 |
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Well here is an F (one letter prior to D in Rolex's alphabet) I did a quick search for.
$5500 in great shape, but I have seen them cheaper. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...=3839380&rid=0 and I know this guy is a good seller.
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9 July 2008, 02:03 AM | #21 |
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Everybody is buying the bluesy
Buy the black bezel
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9 July 2008, 02:26 AM | #22 |
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If its from your brother and in good condition, then its a no brainer, buy if you can afford it
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9 July 2008, 02:35 AM | #23 |
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In your situation>>>>>>>>>
I would buy from my brother:
1. Buying from someone you know. You know the history of the watch. 2. You are helping family, so the watch stays within the family. good luck Frank |
9 July 2008, 02:45 AM | #24 |
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are you drunk ??
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I'm a fan of the black TT sub but it's obvious you are aching for the blue....so I say go ahead and buy your brother's! Makes sense to me!
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9 July 2008, 03:05 AM | #28 |
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Buy it from your brother, he'll owe you a favour
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9 July 2008, 03:08 AM | #29 |
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Black bezels are for sissy's!!
Your brothers price on a D isn't great, it's ok but you could do better on a D. The sellers on the New Turfers website and in the market place postings here are trust worthy, for $6300 you could get a newer "Z" or maybe even a slightly used "M". You could probably find a "D" for around $5,500 IMHO. PM ponycar here or on New Turfers
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