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View Poll Results: Is it worth payng the extra 500usd for a bnew pam111?
Yay! 32 56.14%
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Old 27 June 2010, 10:50 AM   #1
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Brand new or Preloved ?

Hello everyone!
I was recently offered by a retail shop of a pam111 J (4000usd)that is in a very good condition.
And I was also quoted for a BNIB Pam111 M/L series(4500usd).
Is it worth paying the extra 500usd for a bnew?
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Old 27 June 2010, 11:09 AM   #2
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I buy pre-owned whenever possible. However, be sure that the watch is in good condition and the package is complete (makes resale easier for you if you decide to let it go at some point down the line).

Rule #1 of buying used is to buy the seller - that is to say, respectable dealers and individuals with a track record of good transactions. Goodluck.
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Old 27 June 2010, 06:12 PM   #3
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I have several PAM's and have only bought pre-owned, I have not bought a new watch in 3 yrs.
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Old 27 June 2010, 09:52 PM   #4
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For 500 dollars I would go with the BNIB.
For 800~1000, if it was the complete package, the preowned without second question.
One exception: if the preowned was your buddy's watch then the 500 is acceptable!!
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Old 28 June 2010, 08:33 AM   #5
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For 500 dollars I would go with the BNIB.
For 800~1000, if it was the complete package, the preowned without second question.
One exception: if the preowned was your buddy's watch then the 500 is acceptable!!
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Old 28 June 2010, 11:54 AM   #6
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For 500 dollars I would go with the BNIB.
For 800~1000, if it was the complete package, the preowned without second question.
One exception: if the preowned was your buddy's watch then the 500 is acceptable!!
x2 ...But I have never bought a brand new Rolex to date...Always preowned in a Mint condition and complete.. Have always saved few hundred dollars on each one...One of my problems is I tend to flip them in a year or two (except my 16610). Had it not been preowned I would have taken a big hit at each flip..This is a point to consider..
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Old 27 June 2010, 11:13 PM   #7
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If you plan on keeping the watch for years, then BNIB. $500 is a small price to pay for the privilege of first ownership. There is nothing like full warranty and the fun of whipping out your credit card at the dealership and shouting "I'll take it!".
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Old 27 June 2010, 11:13 PM   #8
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If you plan on keeping the watch for years, then BNIB. $500 is a small price to pay for the privilege of first ownership. There is nothing like full warranty and the fun of whipping out your credit card at the dealership and shouting "I'll take it!".
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Old 28 June 2010, 12:23 AM   #9
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I would rather have someone else take the initial hit for me, but for $500 it would be nice to have my name on the original papers.

Hope this helps, my friend.
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Old 28 June 2010, 12:42 AM   #10
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I would rather have someone else take the initial hit for me, but for $500 it would be nice to have my name on the original papers.

Hope this helps, my friend.
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Old 28 June 2010, 11:09 AM   #11
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$500 I would take the brand new watch. For $800-1000, I would go pre-owned.
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Old 28 June 2010, 11:25 AM   #12
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I bought the pre-loved before, then flip it to new one.... for $500, brand new should be worth it....
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Old 28 June 2010, 11:34 AM   #13
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$500 isn't much for the new one considering the overall price...
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Old 28 June 2010, 11:49 AM   #14
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$500 is nothing if you get your name on warranty an peace of mind
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Old 28 June 2010, 01:14 PM   #15
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that movement is solid not problem with it being preowned. keep your 500
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Old 30 June 2010, 09:31 AM   #16
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I would pay $500 for the pleasure of owning a new one. It is not much a difference at this price point.
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Old 30 June 2010, 11:16 AM   #17
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I prefer getting it pre-owned, but from a person I know, or a trusted retailer. It saves me money to buy myself some straps! HAR HAR! :D
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Old 9 July 2010, 03:54 AM   #18
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I say pre-owned. $500 bucks can buy a lot of other watch related items like winders, straps, etc.
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Old 9 July 2010, 04:03 AM   #19
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$500? I will go for a new one.
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Old 9 July 2010, 04:06 AM   #20
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$500? I will go for a new one.
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Old 9 July 2010, 07:15 AM   #21
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I'm going to go with pre-owned! The extra $500 would be used to 'wine & dine' the wife while explaining my latest PAM!
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