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Philadelphialawyer1 · 5 January 2020, 09:44 AM

Good evening,

I'm considering adding a TT black sub. From a value standpoint and considering the price increase, am I better off going BNIB or a 2017-2018 model with full set?

Thank you in advance.

DoxaDavid · 5 January 2020, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Philadelphialawyer1

Good evening,

I'm considering adding a TT black sub. From a value standpoint and considering the price increase, am I better off going BNIB or a 2017-2018 model with full set?

Thank you in advance.

Depends on your budget. Nothing wrong with saving a couple grand and getting a preowned in excellent condition. Look in the for sale forum. There are a few offered from trusted TRF dealers.

Likestheshiny · 5 January 2020, 10:54 AM

I'd personally always go pre-owned to save any meaningful amount of money. If it's in great shape and saves you more than a service (and is from a reputable seller) then to me it's a no-brainer.

It's easy to forget these days when the resale market on some watches is so much above MSRP, but in the majority of cases a watch devalues meaningfully the moment you take it out of the store. On any piece where that's still true, it's worth at least checking out the used options.

2001jesper · 5 January 2020, 11:12 AM

If you will wear it actively, then you might as well go pre-loved and avoid the premium. Dont see a reason to pay a premium for a BNIB, unless its heading for the safe (which would be a shame). But thats easier said that done

Sublovin · 5 January 2020, 11:39 AM

If you can find a used watch in good shape that is what you are looking for, it makes sense to me to go that route and save some money if the difference is significant.

Philadelphialawyer1 · 5 January 2020, 11:20 PM

It looks like the difference will be about $2000 if I'm reading the tea leaves correctly.

THC · 6 January 2020, 12:39 AM

The glide lock bracelet would sway me to new(ish), but slightly used are close to new prices anyway.

DoxaDavid · 6 January 2020, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philadelphialawyer1

Good evening,

I'm considering adding a TT black sub. From a value standpoint and considering the price increase, am I better off going BNIB or a 2017-2018 model with full set?

Thank you in advance.

By the way, excellent choice! I wore my TT black dial sub daily for 18 years. Perfect all around sport watch that goes from a suit to jeans perfectly.

TswaneNguni · 6 January 2020, 01:20 AM

Simple,if you find a great example and the difference in price is significant,its a no brainer .

Philadelphialawyer1 · 6 January 2020, 01:31 AM

Thank you for the responses. I'll proceed accordingly. Happy New Year

Calatrava r · 6 January 2020, 01:32 AM

Aren't these well before retail on the used market. Buying used makes a lot of sense to me.

ltmgeller · 6 January 2020, 01:43 AM

Can't argue with saving a few $ on buying preowned. Make sure you buy from a reputable seller.

Nikrnic · 6 January 2020, 02:32 AM

I'd go for the Bnib on that one for 2k more. In your name, no service worries, no wear, no polishing (especially on gold), no authenticity worries, no seller worries. Many more pluses to go new for me.

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MrMercedes · 6 January 2020, 03:57 AM

Always new….create your own history….!

5 January 2020, 09:44 AM	#1
Philadelphialawyer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 310	TT Sub new or preowned? Good evening, I'm considering adding a TT black sub. From a value standpoint and considering the price increase, am I better off going BNIB or a 2017-2018 model with full set? Thank you in advance.

5 January 2020, 11:39 AM	#5
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	If you can find a used watch in good shape that is what you are looking for, it makes sense to me to go that route and save some money if the difference is significant. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

6 January 2020, 01:43 AM	#12
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,502	Can't argue with saving a few $ on buying preowned. Make sure you buy from a reputable seller. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

5 January 2020, 10:54 AM	#3
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	I'd personally always go pre-owned to save any meaningful amount of money. If it's in great shape and saves you more than a service (and is from a reputable seller) then to me it's a no-brainer. It's easy to forget these days when the resale market on some watches is so much above MSRP, but in the majority of cases a watch devalues meaningfully the moment you take it out of the store. On any piece where that's still true, it's worth at least checking out the used options.

5 January 2020, 11:12 AM	#4
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,764	If you will wear it actively, then you might as well go pre-loved and avoid the premium. Dont see a reason to pay a premium for a BNIB, unless its heading for the safe (which would be a shame). But thats easier said that done

5 January 2020, 11:20 PM	#6
Philadelphialawyer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 310	It looks like the difference will be about $2000 if I'm reading the tea leaves correctly.

6 January 2020, 12:39 AM	#7
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,660	The glide lock bracelet would sway me to new(ish), but slightly used are close to new prices anyway.

6 January 2020, 01:20 AM	#9
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Simple,if you find a great example and the difference in price is significant,its a no brainer .

6 January 2020, 01:31 AM	#10
Philadelphialawyer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 310	Thank you for the responses. I'll proceed accordingly. Happy New Year

6 January 2020, 01:32 AM	#11
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,355	Aren't these well before retail on the used market. Buying used makes a lot of sense to me.

6 January 2020, 02:32 AM	#13
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I'd go for the Bnib on that one for 2k more. In your name, no service worries, no wear, no polishing (especially on gold), no authenticity worries, no seller worries. Many more pluses to go new for me. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

6 January 2020, 03:57 AM	#14
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,585	Always new….create your own history….!

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