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cmac · 22 December 2011, 06:27 AM

Hello all! I currently do not own a Rolex but plan to start shopping for my first one after the holidays and had a few questions. I am interested in the submariner date stainless steel i have a budget of $5000 to $6000 would a sub be within my budget? I did a search for authorized dealers and i do have one near my home, and 2 more each a little over an hour from me is it worth going to the other dealers to compare prices or are the prices pretty cut and dry?

Chris

Speed · 22 December 2011, 06:32 AM

You could get a used Sub with that budget.

Look at the classified section on this site and get a flavor for prices. Generally you will over pay at an AD when buying used.

steebee2 · 22 December 2011, 06:33 AM

if you don't mind gently used, shop here on TRF

keschete · 22 December 2011, 06:34 AM

Hey Chris, Welcome to the forum. I just looked at a Green Submariner, new, with no discount at an AD and I want to say the price was $8400.00 (don't quote me on that, I was drooling on the watch on my wrist.)

What you need to do is shop some of the reputable sellers here. Mosco has been around forever and there are some others, that will give you a great price on a stainless Submariner or GMT. Just EDIT YOUR POST PLEASE and don't tell them you have that much to spend. Hehehehehe. The watch always costs as much as you have.

Seriously, you have enough. You can also look at the old Sea Dwellers. Most AD's (if you spend time getting to know them) will give you a discount, especially this time of year.

mjclark32 · 22 December 2011, 06:34 AM

You should be good to go for a used sub. Best of luck finding the right one for you

keschete · 22 December 2011, 06:35 AM

But remove that statement about what you have to spend.....

GerardoG · 22 December 2011, 06:35 AM

Bienvenido! Yes, a SS sub can be in your future. I agree on everyone's comments about the sales corner here.

dcash0615 · 22 December 2011, 06:37 AM

You can buy the non ceramic version SS sub now with funds to spare. If you want the ceramic version SS sub then you are close. Go try both on and decide. Good luck with your search. Let us know what you decide.

jfisher17 · 22 December 2011, 06:39 AM

Welcome to the forum. I would also recommend buying from the guys here. I got a hulk a few months back (slightly used) from Oscar and couldn't be happier. Good group of guys here and they'll treat you right. Happy hunting!

cmac · 22 December 2011, 06:47 AM

Thanks for all the advice!

AJMarcus · 22 December 2011, 06:57 AM

There are some awesome sellers here. I have personally had some great transactions with the TRF reputable sellers. happy hunting.

slcbbrown · 23 December 2011, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

You could get a used Sub with that budget.

Look at the classified section on this site and get a flavor for prices. Generally you will over pay at an AD when buying used.

Your budget will get you a very nice used Sub.

azguy · 23 December 2011, 12:32 AM

You can even spend less and put the differance away and it'll give you a head start towards Rolex #2

22 December 2011, 06:27 AM	#1
cmac "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Ohio Watch: Submariner Posts: 70	Newbie with a few questions Hello all! I currently do not own a Rolex but plan to start shopping for my first one after the holidays and had a few questions. I am interested in the submariner date stainless steel i have a budget of $5000 to $6000 would a sub be within my budget? I did a search for authorized dealers and i do have one near my home, and 2 more each a little over an hour from me is it worth going to the other dealers to compare prices or are the prices pretty cut and dry? Chris

22 December 2011, 06:34 AM	#4
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	Hey Chris, Welcome to the forum. I just looked at a Green Submariner, new, with no discount at an AD and I want to say the price was $8400.00 (don't quote me on that, I was drooling on the watch on my wrist.) What you need to do is shop some of the reputable sellers here. Mosco has been around forever and there are some others, that will give you a great price on a stainless Submariner or GMT. Just EDIT YOUR POST PLEASE and don't tell them you have that much to spend. Hehehehehe. The watch always costs as much as you have. Seriously, you have enough. You can also look at the old Sea Dwellers. Most AD's (if you spend time getting to know them) will give you a discount, especially this time of year. __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

22 December 2011, 06:34 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	You should be good to go for a used sub. Best of luck finding the right one for you __________________

22 December 2011, 06:35 AM	#6
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	But remove that statement about what you have to spend..... __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

22 December 2011, 06:32 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	You could get a used Sub with that budget. Look at the classified section on this site and get a flavor for prices. Generally you will over pay at an AD when buying used.

22 December 2011, 06:33 AM	#3
steebee2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: New York City Watch: 116233 Posts: 193	if you don't mind gently used, shop here on TRF

22 December 2011, 06:35 AM	#7
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Bienvenido! Yes, a SS sub can be in your future. I agree on everyone's comments about the sales corner here.

22 December 2011, 06:37 AM	#8
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	You can buy the non ceramic version SS sub now with funds to spare. If you want the ceramic version SS sub then you are close. Go try both on and decide. Good luck with your search. Let us know what you decide.

22 December 2011, 06:39 AM	#9
jfisher17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Washington, DC Watch: Bluesy, Hulk, DSSD Posts: 310	Welcome to the forum. I would also recommend buying from the guys here. I got a hulk a few months back (slightly used) from Oscar and couldn't be happier. Good group of guys here and they'll treat you right. Happy hunting!

22 December 2011, 06:47 AM	#10
cmac "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Ohio Watch: Submariner Posts: 70	Thanks for all the advice!

22 December 2011, 06:57 AM	#11
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	There are some awesome sellers here. I have personally had some great transactions with the TRF reputable sellers. happy hunting.

23 December 2011, 12:32 AM	#13
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	You can even spend less and put the differance away and it'll give you a head start towards Rolex #2

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