Watches to avoid at retail

[dunivanb]

Hey everyone, I'm a frequent at my AD (am on the wait list for a White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster). I know that I have a long wait for those, and am embracing the idea of being offered things that aren't necessarily on my list but may be fun for a bit to "trade" back when I get the call. I've seen mentions on reddit and other forums of certain watches that are "offloaded" by the AD's because they are undesirable or available essentially new for cheaper than retail.

Is there a list of those to "beware" of? From what I can gather it's two-tone Datejusts, some two-tone Sky Dwellers, but that's all I've figured out. Can someone help me not make noob mistakes here?

[spellmanski]

Anything you don't like / wouldn't want to wear?

[BillA]

I think it is a personal taste.

[Akacoke]

Rule of thumb is. Don't look at watches as investments. And don't buy anything you won't enjoy. Don't buy a substitute watch. Your watch collecting journey will be so much happier if you stick to these rules

[omar-rye]

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

[RoRoRo]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

OP, my advice is to hold out for what you truly want. Buying substitute watches has never worked for me

[Hkspwrsche]

Originally Posted by brandrea

OP, my advice is to hold out for what you truly want. Buying substitute watches has never worked for me

This will save you a lot of heartache and money!

[Stupot]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

This.

I did think exactly that when I was reading the OP’s original post.

Both of those watches mentioned, whilst lovely watches, aren’t “desirable” in the flippable sense. The AD might claim they have waitlists for them, but they are dreaming, you would need to be very dedicated to the hobby to pick the phone up for either now.

Buy what you love and want to wear.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Stupot

This.

I did think exactly that when I was reading the OP’s original post.

Both of those watches mentioned, whilst lovely watches, aren’t “desirable” in the flippable sense. The AD might claim they have waitlists for them, but they are dreaming, you would need to be very dedicated to the hobby to pick the phone up for either now.

Buy what you love and want to wear.

Expert advice.

[rajen]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

Hahaha 😝

[trailblazer68]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

I will buy what I like, feels comfortable on the wrist and believe looks good on me. For the longest time, Daytona, 11x Subs and 6 digit GMT dont sing to me, but seadwellers always gets a 2nd look from me though SDs are not very popular model where I am - this doesnt bother me and in fact I prefer it this way as I seldom see it in the wild.

Another example is the quirkiness of Milguass and AK fascinates but the 'fat' oyster case didnt go well with me on comfort and theme (for the AK), so when 12XX AK was launched, I tried it on and eventually got mine.

[Halifax Daytona UK]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

I would avoid both of the above. Both should be available within a reasonable timescale from your AD without additional spending. Both are available below retail on the gray market

[NAUI1982]

Originally Posted by Halifax Daytona UK

I would avoid both of the above. Both should be available within a reasonable timescale from your AD without additional spending. Both are available below retail on the gray market

Really don’t think White Dial SS SkyDweller is available below retail on the Grey market. It’s commonly available for retail plus tax in the grey market, so just buy from the AD.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

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[NAUI1982]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster

Love what you did there…

[mickyd329]

Originally Posted by akacoke

rule of thumb is. Don't look at watches as investments. And don't buy anything you won't enjoy. Don't buy a substitute watch. Your watch collecting journey will be so much happier if you stick to these rules

this...

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Akacoke

Rule of thumb is. Don't look at watches as investments. And don't buy anything you won't enjoy. Don't buy a substitute watch. Your watch collecting journey will be so much happier if you stick to these rules

This. Plus, never settle. If you settle for a piece for whatever reason, i.e. availability, finances, etc, you won't be truly happy and, in the end, will always be thinking about the piece you should have gotten.

[brucethemanlee]

just avoid what you don't like and wouldn't wear.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by dunivanb

Hey everyone, I'm a frequent at my AD (am on the wait list for a White Face SS Skydweller and the Rose Oysterflex Yachtmaster). I know that I have a long wait for those, and am embracing the idea of being offered things that aren't necessarily on my list but may be fun for a bit to "trade" back when I get the call. I've seen mentions on reddit and other forums of certain watches that are "offloaded" by the AD's because they are undesirable or available essentially new for cheaper than retail.

Is there a list of those to "beware" of? From what I can gather it's two-tone Datejusts, some two-tone Sky Dwellers, but that's all I've figured out. Can someone help me not make noob mistakes here?

Speaking for myself I always buy the watches that I want to own and wear that's the one and only important thing for me.

[GST15]

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking for myself I always buy the watches that I want to own and wear that's the one and only important thing for me.

Right on Padi!

[Bxtek]

Avoid buying anything you don't want to wear and enjoy! Wearing a piece on your wrist that you truly like and are enjoying is the best ROI!

[BraveBold]

Odd question.

[StocksnBlondes]

Everyone has specific preferences so just avoid what you don’t like.

[SubDate]

Wish TRF had more watch talk, and less buy sell trade investment speculation talk.

[huynhp108]

Originally Posted by SubDate

Wish TRF had more watch talk, and less buy sell trade investment speculation talk.

This honestly.

Been going back and reading threads back from 2005. Crazy there was a time when there were watches available for sale with discount on top of that.

[geoach]

Originally Posted by SubDate

Wish TRF had more watch talk, and less buy sell trade investment speculation talk.

amen

[EverCloserUnion]

Originally Posted by SubDate

Wish TRF had more watch talk, and less buy sell trade investment speculation talk.

With respect, that would simply leave us with the 'am I safe to leave the house?" and "what would you wear to go to the corner shop?" threads.