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daysky1 · Yesterday, 01:00 PM

What would you do? I had an chance to buy a Rolex from my AD but declined because it just wasn't me...Then I looked on Chrono 24 and saw that watch listed for 3X the retail value. I still didn't want it...even though my AD said if I change my mind to give them a call. What would you have done? Just wondering...

Gearjockey · Yesterday, 01:08 PM

Depends on which model. Guessing you’re not gonna tell us that information.

I would probably be willing to arbitrage something like that.

Realize that the asking prices on chrono24 don’t necessarily reflect the settled amount.

If anything, it would be a nice opportunity to try something out that you could easily dispose of later for less of a hit, if any.

daysky1 · Yesterday, 01:13 PM

Full Rose Gold GMT Brown/Black bezel

mgsooner · Yesterday, 01:18 PM

So somebody has a full RG GMT listed on Chrono for 135K? A true optimist.

Gearjockey · Yesterday, 01:22 PM

Yah, catch me if i’m wrong, but I think they sell for less than retail on the secondary?

I’m not real informed on the PM models. Watchcharts shows it at $38,000

It is a beautiful watch, however.

ChronoZach · Yesterday, 03:59 PM

Chrono 24 asking prices are fantasy island, remember that you can ask whatever price you want there, does not mean you will get it. Buy what you like and will wear and enjoy. Never look a watch as an investment, you will be disappointed most of the time.

That pieces current MSRP is insane and you will lose $5-8K as soon as you walk out the door with it. I’m sure it will still be there the next time you visit. PM models are a very hard sell right now at the AD.

Cheers,

Kevin of Larchmont · Yesterday, 04:02 PM

I wouldn’t buy what I didn’t want, that’s what I’d do. You did good.

shaunylw · Yesterday, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChronoZach

Chrono 24 asking prices are fantasy island, remember that you can ask whatever price you want there, does not mean you will get it. Buy what you like and will wear and enjoy. Never look a watch as an investment, you will be disappointed most of the time.

That pieces current MSRP is insane and you will lose $5-8K as soon as you walk out the door with it. I’m sure it will still be there the next time you visit. PM models are a very hard sell right now at the AD.

Cheers,

Agreed.

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GGGMT · Yesterday, 04:34 PM

It’s under market selling under retail. Ridiculous. Based on my investment record, I would have bought it and sold it for 80% value

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Harry-57 · Yesterday, 04:50 PM

Been there with a BLNR and passed. It wasn't worth triple MSRP but I wouldn't have been interested if it was. You should do as you see fit. We're all different.

One thing to bear in mind is that as a private seller you won't get near maximum margin and it only takes one dodgy buyer to turn your venture upside down.

BogdanS · Yesterday, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by daysky1

Full Rose Gold GMT Brown/Black bezel

On the secondary market this one is selling below retail price.

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Muhammad556 · Yesterday, 06:57 PM

On the premise of ensuring that it is authentic, what is more important is whether you really like the watch. If you get it but are not satisfied, it is really a kind of effect that it is better not to buy it. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. After all, such opportunities are rare. You can compare and see whether the Rolex is worth buying.

padi56 · Yesterday, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

I wouldn’t buy what I didn’t want, that’s what I’d do. You did good.

Exactly that but some today think Rolex watches are just £££$$€€€ object things and little more.Once they were bought to wear and enjoy but lately those days have sadly passed.

ktn387 · Yesterday, 08:18 PM

your watch in chrono24 just 80% retail price :) 3X OMG :)

Mystro · Yesterday, 08:46 PM

The issue is not C24 but the premise from the OP this scenario is even factual with the model in question.

Token74 · Yesterday, 09:04 PM

Not a fan of ‘speculators’ so I would very much like to see a speculator buy this watch and put it on Chrono for 3x retail.

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BraveBold · Yesterday, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

The issue is not C24 but the premise from the OP this scenario is even factual with the model in question.

Exactly.

joli160 · Yesterday, 09:53 PM

I wouldn’t have bought it.
Too much hassle and dealing with con artists trying to sell a watch. Not worth it.
Then again I really don’t care making a few grand. I have enough.

Rolex1982 · Yesterday, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Exactly that but some today think Rolex watches are just £££$$€€€ object things and little more.Once they were bought to wear and enjoy but lately those days have sadly passed.

Not all who are new to the hobby are like that. There are many who love to wear their watches and don’t baby them. Yes, there are also a lot of hype investors but that ship has sailed the last few years.

brandrea · Yesterday, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

The issue is not C24 but the premise from the OP this scenario is even factual with the model in question.

Yes, I’m having a hard time believing it myself. That said C24 pricing is aspirational at best at times.

brandrea · Yesterday, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

I wouldn’t buy what I didn’t want, that’s what I’d do. You did good.

And this is exactly where I land as well

Triggerfish · Yesterday, 10:53 PM

If you're that far out from knowing the market, it was good that you didn't buy it.

travisb · Yesterday, 11:01 PM

Those are selling below retail in the secondary market.
To answer your question (irrelevant at this point), if you don't want it, don't buy it.

Krash · Yesterday, 11:34 PM

If I were offered a watch that was selling 3x retail on chrono, I’d probably buy it.

I don’t actively pursue such watches, but if I got a random phone call, I wouldn’t say no.

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Calatrava r · Today, 12:04 AM

Good for you for passing up the big quick profit and only buying what you like.

KatGirl · Today, 01:06 AM

You did the right thing! We folks here are enthusiasts, not speculators.
Well done.

Kat

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inadeje · Today, 01:38 AM

The watch you are referring to sells, unworn, under retail OP.

WatchTimes · Today, 01:40 AM

LOL
People can ask whatever they want but reality is it's not gonna sell for 3X msrp or anywhere near that.

Afterglow · Today, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

You did the right thing! We folks here are enthusiasts, not speculators.
Well done.

Kat

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You seem to often speak for all of us.

bluestreak · Today, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchTimes

LOL
People can ask whatever they want but reality is it's not gonna sell for 3X msrp or anywhere near that.

I don’t even think that watch sells for 1X MSRP

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Yesterday, 01:00 PM	#1
daysky1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 478	Buying a Rolex because of its aftermarket value What would you do? I had an chance to buy a Rolex from my AD but declined because it just wasn't me...Then I looked on Chrono 24 and saw that watch listed for 3X the retail value. I still didn't want it...even though my AD said if I change my mind to give them a call. What would you have done? Just wondering...

Yesterday, 01:18 PM	#4
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,954	So somebody has a full RG GMT listed on Chrono for 135K? A true optimist. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\| \|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

Yesterday, 08:46 PM	#15
Mystro 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,809	The issue is not C24 but the premise from the OP this scenario is even factual with the model in question. __________________

Yesterday, 09:04 PM	#16
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,748	Not a fan of ‘speculators’ so I would very much like to see a speculator buy this watch and put it on Chrono for 3x retail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

Yesterday, 09:53 PM	#18
joli160 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,924	I wouldn’t have bought it. Too much hassle and dealing with con artists trying to sell a watch. Not worth it. Then again I really don’t care making a few grand. I have enough. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

Yesterday, 01:08 PM	#2
Gearjockey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Posts: 686	Depends on which model. Guessing you’re not gonna tell us that information. I would probably be willing to arbitrage something like that. Realize that the asking prices on chrono24 don’t necessarily reflect the settled amount. If anything, it would be a nice opportunity to try something out that you could easily dispose of later for less of a hit, if any.

Yesterday, 01:13 PM	#3
daysky1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 478	Full Rose Gold GMT Brown/Black bezel

Yesterday, 01:22 PM	#5
Gearjockey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Posts: 686	Yah, catch me if i’m wrong, but I think they sell for less than retail on the secondary? I’m not real informed on the PM models. Watchcharts shows it at $38,000 It is a beautiful watch, however.

Yesterday, 03:59 PM	#6
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 876	Chrono 24 asking prices are fantasy island, remember that you can ask whatever price you want there, does not mean you will get it. Buy what you like and will wear and enjoy. Never look a watch as an investment, you will be disappointed most of the time. That pieces current MSRP is insane and you will lose $5-8K as soon as you walk out the door with it. I’m sure it will still be there the next time you visit. PM models are a very hard sell right now at the AD. Cheers,

Yesterday, 04:02 PM	#7
Kevin of Larchmont 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,535	I wouldn’t buy what I didn’t want, that’s what I’d do. You did good.

Yesterday, 04:34 PM	#9
GGGMT 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,476	It’s under market selling under retail. Ridiculous. Based on my investment record, I would have bought it and sold it for 80% value Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 04:50 PM	#10
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,892	Been there with a BLNR and passed. It wasn't worth triple MSRP but I wouldn't have been interested if it was. You should do as you see fit. We're all different. One thing to bear in mind is that as a private seller you won't get near maximum margin and it only takes one dodgy buyer to turn your venture upside down.

Yesterday, 06:57 PM	#12
Muhammad556 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: USA Watch: Tiffany Blue 12430 Posts: 44	On the premise of ensuring that it is authentic, what is more important is whether you really like the watch. If you get it but are not satisfied, it is really a kind of effect that it is better not to buy it. Of course, this is just my personal opinion. After all, such opportunities are rare. You can compare and see whether the Rolex is worth buying.

Yesterday, 08:18 PM	#14
ktn387 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Posts: 27	your watch in chrono24 just 80% retail price :) 3X OMG :)

Yesterday, 10:53 PM	#22
Triggerfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: USA Posts: 103	If you're that far out from knowing the market, it was good that you didn't buy it.

Yesterday, 11:01 PM	#23
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,775	Those are selling below retail in the secondary market. To answer your question (irrelevant at this point), if you don't want it, don't buy it.

Yesterday, 11:34 PM	#24
Krash 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,614	If I were offered a watch that was selling 3x retail on chrono, I’d probably buy it. I don’t actively pursue such watches, but if I got a random phone call, I wouldn’t say no. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Today, 12:04 AM	#25
Calatrava r 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,753	Good for you for passing up the big quick profit and only buying what you like.

Today, 01:06 AM	#26
KatGirl 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,736	You did the right thing! We folks here are enthusiasts, not speculators. Well done. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Today, 01:38 AM	#27
inadeje 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 6,011	The watch you are referring to sells, unworn, under retail OP. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671, 111 & 183, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

Today, 01:40 AM	#28
WatchTimes 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,865	LOL People can ask whatever they want but reality is it's not gonna sell for 3X msrp or anywhere near that. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

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