Buying before Basel?

[Warg]

Hi all, relating to a point some people recently made in another thread about buying pre Basel. Does anybody see any issues with buying a watch before any news and new releases etc come from Basel?

I'm looking at a SubC date next week, does anybody have any opinions on this, if it is smarter to hold off just now etc? Thanks.

[THEPAM687]

If you want a subc go for it don't see it being updated in anyway.
But maybe wait a week see what else comes up might be wise

[Randy]

Buy now before price increase. Sub C will not be changed.

[tkerrmd]

pretty safe bet that watch wont change

[hbk25]

I would, but I didn't. Picked up a sub c last month in a trade.

Consensus seems to be the sub won't change and whatever does get revealed, AD's won't see inventory till late summer/early fall. Longer if it's hot. And a new sub would be very in demand.

[red.earth]

I'm looking to buy an Oyster Perpetual 39mm (rhodium dial) and since it's such a new watch I can't think of any reason not to.

Can't imagine any changes to the Sub will happen anytime soon, and any new piece which catches your eye won't be available at list price for ages (probably).

[TK-710]

The only reason to wait is if you don't like any of the current offerings. But keep in mind you're not waiting for Basel 2017 you're wait for when you can get a watched released at Basel 2017. Some customers are still waiting for watches released at Basel 2016.

If you like the current Sub C get it. If you'd like to see changes even, if a new one comes out, most likely you'll be waiting a while.

[beshannon]

If you want a watch then buy one.

Waiting for "news" is a poor strategy

[GB-man]

Normally I say don't wait. Also I can all but guarantee there won't be changes to the 116610LN. But hey maybe they release a new SDc you take a liking to?

It's one week. What's the difference? I'd wait.

Edit: just saw you're in the U.K. Might as well buy now. Seems everything is impossible to get over there

[Warg]

Thanks for the replies, I'm due to pick one up next Thursday so I can have a think and see what I'm feeling about it. I understand baselworld runs from the 23rd - 30th, what day does Rolex usually make their announcements?

On a side note, talking about the SubC date, I know there are no changes expected for quite some time but historically how often do Rolex make design changes? And if you could make changes to it, what would they be?

[Curt941]

I'm long the DSSD, it's a large part of my retirement strategy...figuring it gets retired soon, my stash of them will be worth major bucks in 30 years....obviously I'm kidding...OR AM I?

I've got them buried in the backyard with all my gold and silver coins haha.

[watchwatcher]

Since you're not picking it up until next Thursday, I'm thinking we will probably know the new models by then, so you're good to go.

Agree with Tom...probably nothing new with the sub, but a possible new SDc is the talk on the streets...

[VicLeChic]

I would wait.

If new models come out, it could increase offer and push prices down on existing models in the secondary market and you could miss out on a bargain if you would consider preowned. If you're only interested in new, Basel could reveal some interesting surprises more appealing than the current offering, provided that you're willing to wait until eventual availability at the AD.

Also, what if the new SubC come with the new 3255 calibre or if subtle cosmetic changes are made ?

[Boaters]

Sub-C I would just buy now not going to make any difference.

[AlexDimi]

Possibly a new Sub C with 70 hours power reserve?

[JigsawPuzzle]

waiting for baselworld first.. before making any move.. thatz for me though.. :D

[dhermidar]

You only have to wait till next week to know, maybe the sub c gets a movement update, who knows.. but I will wait just in case

[armen34]

Originally Posted by Curt941

I'm long the DSSD, it's a large part of my retirement strategy...figuring it gets retired soon, my stash of them will be worth major bucks in 30 years....obviously I'm kidding...OR AM I?

I've got them buried in the backyard with all my gold and silver coins haha.

How about your stash of Benjamins are they buried in the backyard with them???

[brandrea]

Buy now, flip later

[Melchizedek]

Zero reason to wait...


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[Lordofrolex]

The subC ain't changing so go buy it now

[Etschell]

if its the subc without the date it aint changing.

[Xerxes77]

Buy now
I don't expect nothing regard Sub!
It's a bestseller like this so they will no change anything IMO
Will see

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by beshannon

If you want a watch then buy one.

Waiting for "news" is a poor strategy

Yep!!

[adawil2002]

Buy on rumor sell on news...oh wait, that's not for watches.

[jb335]

SubC is safe to buy now.

I would only hold off if you were considering a DJ II or 41.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Since you're not picking it up until next Thursday, I'm thinking we will probably know the new models by then, so you're good to go.

Agree with Tom...probably nothing new with the sub, but a possible new SDc is the talk on the streets...

As the guys say, best to wait, a SDc is a high probability.