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holiday222 · 27 June 2012, 08:22 AM

I want to buy a GMT II to wear and another watch to keep locked up to sell later. As a pure investment, which Rolex would you consider having the best future value potential? Thanks in advance for any help!

esm · 27 June 2012, 08:24 AM

Interesting first post.
How long are you planning on keeping it, as an investment?

Jocke · 27 June 2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Interesting first post.
How long are you planning on keeping it, as an investment?

You still awake?

esm · 27 June 2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

You still awake?

Yes Sir.
Should've drank more alcohol

brian8121 · 27 June 2012, 08:29 AM

I'd go with a NOS Paul Newman 6239 Daytona. try to get a complete set. great investment piece. or maybe a Milsub. or a leopard daytona.

Brenngun · 27 June 2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by brian8121

I'd go with a NOS Paul Newman 6239 Daytona. try to get a complete set. great investment piece. or maybe a Milsub. or a leopard daytona.

Yeah that Leopard Daytona has big pay day written all over it .....

capote · 27 June 2012, 08:29 AM

I'm still waiting for a return on my Exp2 investment. Every day I look in the mail for a letter from Rolex. Nothing!!! Maybe tomorrow.

brian8121 · 27 June 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

I'm still waiting for a return on my Exp2 investment. Every day I look in the mail for a letter from Rolex. Nothing!!! Maybe tomorrow.

well you should've gone for the Exp1. That one pays a good quarterly dividend.

pietermann · 27 June 2012, 08:33 AM

First tell us this: how mutch money do you want to spend on your investment Rolex?

wokafu · 27 June 2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

I'm still waiting for a return on my Exp2 investment. Every day I look in the mail for a letter from Rolex. Nothing!!! Maybe tomorrow.

nauticajoe · 27 June 2012, 08:30 AM

I can't seem to look at watches as investments.

I just buy them to wear & (sometimes) tell time.

Good luck!

z32turbo · 27 June 2012, 08:47 AM

Just buy the catalog. You'll lose the least amount of $$$$ guaranteed.

mjclark32 · 27 June 2012, 08:49 AM

Go for the one that gives you the best return in terms of enjoyment!

Michael M. · 27 June 2012, 09:05 AM

If you're looking for an investment, try a Patek 5070 Blue in platinum

The issue now with keeping common rolexes as a GMT Ceramic as an investment is that 40 years ago no one knew watches would be so collectible, so owners just wore there watches as any other. Now days we all see vintage and observe the nicer condition it is the more it costs, so now every Rolex owner on the forum knows to keep there watch in mint conditon, so in 40 years there will be a lot more mint GMT's on the market than there are mint 40 year old GMT's on the market currently. In conclusion, I would buy any modern Rolex as an investment IMO

As a synonym it's kind of like vintage matchbox & hot wheels cars how the vintage ones that are in there package are worth a lot, but the issue now is that every collector now knows keeps even brand new ones in there package

holiday222 · 27 June 2012, 09:11 AM

I want to spend between $12-15k. Maybe I should buy 2 steel watches? I plan on holding on to the watch for as long as possible, but at least 10 yrs.

Tools · 27 June 2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by holiday222

I want to spend between $12-15k. Maybe I should buy 2 steel watches? I plan on holding on to the watch for as long as possible, but at least 10 yrs.

If we all knew of a watch to buy and hold for good profit, we would all have one in the safe..

It's unlikely that any Rolex on the market today will return a profit in 10 years if inflation etc., is taken into account.. You may get more for it than you paid, but less than the price of a new one at that time.. It's better than cash in the safe, but not likely better than cash prudently invested.

However, my bet would be that a Milgauss may see reasonable returns in a decade..

wardman · 27 June 2012, 09:14 AM

The one with the most gold/platinum/diamonds.

FNFZ4 · 27 June 2012, 09:15 AM

never buy a watch as an investment.

Trouble15 · 27 June 2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

never buy a watch as an investment.

ecsub44 · 27 June 2012, 10:08 AM

You'd probably be WAY ahead by putting that $15,000 in a safe. Better yet...put it in a bank and collect interest.

Investing in a watch is a ridiculous gamble...especially a modern watch. Perhaps buying a mil-sub or a Comex is "safe"...but it's still a gamble.

patek.wis · 27 June 2012, 10:15 AM

The one that you can buy below market value.

dlhussain · 27 June 2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by patek.wis

The one that you can buy below market value.

If you can get a Ss Daytona at a discount you will be guaranteed a profit

springer · 27 June 2012, 10:19 AM

I would purchase three or four GMT 16700's or late 1980's Submariner 16710's -complete sets, which will be worth the most in the future. You could always spend the complete $15,000 on one vintage model, as there are many to choose from.

beshannon · 27 June 2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by holiday222

As a pure investment, which Rolex would you consider having the best future value potential?

Anything in gold

kilyung · 27 June 2012, 10:34 AM

You want a Rolex as an investment? Ok, get a reference 411.

landroverking · 27 June 2012, 10:34 AM

Sorry IMO none.

MrNanni · 27 June 2012, 10:49 AM

I never buy as an investment but my timing has always been good. If you pick up a watch for next to cost and hold it for a while you will be guaranteed your money back usually. Buy an old sea dweller nos. Should see a return there IMHO

Ristretto · 27 June 2012, 11:15 AM

The one you can't get under msrp

MortgageGuy · 27 June 2012, 11:26 AM

I would recommend not purchasing for investment rather for the joy and satisfaction that will come with owning one

Stonedcl · 27 June 2012, 11:32 AM

I think any rolex will go up in value because every sub from the 1680 to 16800 to even some early 16610 are selling for more then people payed 20-30-40 years ago but is it just keeping up with inflation?
Try to find a nib 16610 and put it away..

27 June 2012, 08:22 AM	#1
holiday222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2	Best Investment Rolex I want to buy a GMT II to wear and another watch to keep locked up to sell later. As a pure investment, which Rolex would you consider having the best future value potential? Thanks in advance for any help!

27 June 2012, 08:47 AM	#12
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Just buy the catalog. You'll lose the least amount of $$$$ guaranteed. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

27 June 2012, 08:49 AM	#13
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27 June 2012, 09:15 AM	#18
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27 June 2012, 10:08 AM	#20
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	You'd probably be WAY ahead by putting that $15,000 in a safe. Better yet...put it in a bank and collect interest. Investing in a watch is a ridiculous gamble...especially a modern watch. Perhaps buying a mil-sub or a Comex is "safe"...but it's still a gamble. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

27 June 2012, 08:24 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Interesting first post. How long are you planning on keeping it, as an investment?

27 June 2012, 08:29 AM	#5
brian8121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC and San Fran Watch: 5960p+6262 Posts: 1,000	I'd go with a NOS Paul Newman 6239 Daytona. try to get a complete set. great investment piece. or maybe a Milsub. or a leopard daytona.

27 June 2012, 08:29 AM	#7
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I'm still waiting for a return on my Exp2 investment. Every day I look in the mail for a letter from Rolex. Nothing!!! Maybe tomorrow.

27 June 2012, 08:33 AM	#9
pietermann Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Pieterjan Location: Belgium Posts: 193	First tell us this: how mutch money do you want to spend on your investment Rolex?

27 June 2012, 08:30 AM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I can't seem to look at watches as investments. I just buy them to wear & (sometimes) tell time. Good luck!

27 June 2012, 09:05 AM	#14
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	If you're looking for an investment, try a Patek 5070 Blue in platinum The issue now with keeping common rolexes as a GMT Ceramic as an investment is that 40 years ago no one knew watches would be so collectible, so owners just wore there watches as any other. Now days we all see vintage and observe the nicer condition it is the more it costs, so now every Rolex owner on the forum knows to keep there watch in mint conditon, so in 40 years there will be a lot more mint GMT's on the market than there are mint 40 year old GMT's on the market currently. In conclusion, I would buy any modern Rolex as an investment IMO As a synonym it's kind of like vintage matchbox & hot wheels cars how the vintage ones that are in there package are worth a lot, but the issue now is that every collector now knows keeps even brand new ones in there package

27 June 2012, 09:11 AM	#15
holiday222 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2	I want to spend between $12-15k. Maybe I should buy 2 steel watches? I plan on holding on to the watch for as long as possible, but at least 10 yrs.

27 June 2012, 09:14 AM	#17
wardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA Watch: Sub-c date Posts: 192	The one with the most gold/platinum/diamonds.

27 June 2012, 10:15 AM	#21
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	*The one that you can buy below market value.*

27 June 2012, 10:19 AM	#23
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	I would purchase three or four GMT 16700's or late 1980's Submariner 16710's -complete sets, which will be worth the most in the future. You could always spend the complete $15,000 on one vintage model, as there are many to choose from. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

27 June 2012, 10:34 AM	#25
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	You want a Rolex as an investment? Ok, get a reference 411.

27 June 2012, 10:34 AM	#26
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Sorry IMO none.

27 June 2012, 10:49 AM	#27
MrNanni Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CT Posts: 134	I never buy as an investment but my timing has always been good. If you pick up a watch for next to cost and hold it for a while you will be guaranteed your money back usually. Buy an old sea dweller nos. Should see a return there IMHO

27 June 2012, 11:15 AM	#28
Ristretto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: GMT + 3 Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 1,322	The one you can't get under msrp __________________ “What the mind can conceive, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill

27 June 2012, 11:26 AM	#29
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I would recommend not purchasing for investment rather for the joy and satisfaction that will come with owning one __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

27 June 2012, 11:32 AM	#30
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I think any rolex will go up in value because every sub from the 1680 to 16800 to even some early 16610 are selling for more then people payed 20-30-40 years ago but is it just keeping up with inflation? Try to find a nib 16610 and put it away..

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