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Rex the RR Member Since: 15 Nov 2019 Location: Perthshire Posts: 38 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Only ever had one watch at a time, Rolex all the way for me! Got my first almost 40 years ago at engagement time, an air king date! Tripled in value and exchanged it for a two tone submariner in blue. That tripled in value and exchanged for a white gold daytona, which l still wear daily today as l did with the previous watches! Not one has missed a beat and not one was ever serviced. I've never felt threatened and not one of them has been insured. OP, treat yourself and buy a Rolex. |
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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 569 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Still in the honeymoon with this one and something's telling me there's more to come.
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AnotherMutley Member Since: 16 Jan 2017 Location: Kent Posts: 400 ![]() ![]() |
@vs322 Very nice, personal favourite in the GS range, dial is incredible how it changes colour. |
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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 569 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thank you. It's amazing how both dial and bezel change colours depending on the lighting. I've always liked the GS GMT design but now that I've finally got this one, I'm looking for the next. Perhaps a Hi Beat SBGJ239. I wonder if the 245 bracelet would fit that. |
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alanm_3 Member Since: 19 Feb 2011 Location: my House, unless I’m not at home, in which case I’m somewhere else. Posts: 6703 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have to say the sweep of the second hand on the GS hi-beat is a thing to behold Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
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Jay Porsche Member Since: 22 Jan 2023 Location: Solihull Posts: 59 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you want a watch that appreciates then Rolex is really the only way to go. To be honest I am very cautious about wearing mine now due to the risk of theft which is a shame. I love the Tag Heure Monaco and thats on my list for the 50th! |
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jamiej Member Since: 01 Dec 2023 Location: Surrey Posts: 36 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Crikey, only been here five minutes and already there's a non LR thread which has piqued my interest!
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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 569 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Welcome to the forum, Jamie. Yes, the tide is slowly turning with Rolex. Worth holding out for some better prices down the road but don't expect them to tank. |
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jamiej Member Since: 01 Dec 2023 Location: Surrey Posts: 36 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I agree 100%, there is no chance of them tanking I don't think, but the non date subs I expect will start to become available, together with the OP range.
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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 569 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Subs and SS Sub dates can now be had at a relatively modest markup on the secondary market. And more people seem to be getting the AD call for them lately. BLNR and TT CHNR GMTs are unsurprisingly offered by ADs as more realistically attainable alternatives to the BLRO, if someone would like to express an interest. (CHNR is at or below retail on the 2ndary now.) OP 36s' are also relatively attainable atm. I haven't enquired about a Daytona though, as it isn't something I would personally be interested in.
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Weegie Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 3216 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I’m thinking of selling my Rolex GMT Master II, picture earlier in the thread. I lost the box and papers in a house move. It was bought new in 1986. I rarely wear it now.
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3708 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I chose to sink my money into Range Rovers not watches. Obviously apart from the running costs etc RRs just depreciate whereas watches seem to appreciate. I just inherited an old Omega and reading this thread I sent it way to have it serviced but as its a Geneve from the 60s I think the service might cost more than the watch is worth. My son on the other hand (living in London a car is not required) has become a serial purchaser of Rolex's and they are all worth much more now that he paid for them. However he is afraid to wear them because some ne'r do well might mug him for it. Just to demonstrate I know nowt about watched he's one I have had for almost 50 years, just had it serviced, never take it off and it tells the time. But I wonder if I had bought a Rolex all those years ago I could buy an L460 |
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vs322 Member Since: 08 Apr 2020 Location: Athens Posts: 569 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Check similar age/condition listings on Chrono 24. Then subtract their fees (some 5-7%) and you'll have a (somewhat optimistic) ballpark. IF you chose to have it serviced by an official Rolex Service Center, which would set you back between 700 and 1000 GBP, then you will be offering 100% guaranteed authenticity and 2 years of warranty. So there's that, for your consideration. That's if you're selling privately. And it comes with its hassle and risks. If you decide to sell at a store, be prepared for a lowball offer. But you will be getting peace of mind in exchange. |
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Weegie Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 3216 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the information. |
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