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View Poll Results: Purchase Now or After Basel 2013
I am waiting to hear what Rolex has planned before making a purchase 93 58.86%
Regardless of what Rolex announces my mind is made up and I'm buying now 34 21.52%
I will be purchasing now and after Basel 2013 if I see something else I like 31 19.62%
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Old 15 March 2013, 11:15 AM   #1
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Purchase Now or After Basel 2013?

With Basel 2013 right around the corner, I am wondering how many people are waiting to purchase a Rolex until they see what announcements are made at the watch show.
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Old 15 March 2013, 11:17 AM   #2
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I'm sure whatever is new at Basel will still take quite a long time to get to ADs and dealers on here. So if there's something your heart is set on, go for it. I'm sure your desires won't change even after Basel (unless some crazy anniversary Daytona comes out or something)
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Old 15 March 2013, 11:43 AM   #3
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My next is going to be a GMTIIC. I am saving my last bit of hope that Basel will unveil what we all want for this model.
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Old 15 March 2013, 11:51 AM   #4
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I am waiting for something I like when I see it in a dealers showcase.
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Old 15 March 2013, 11:56 AM   #5
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Why wait? Buy one now and another later this year. Anything unveiled at Basel will not be in AD's until Sept at the earliest.
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Old 15 March 2013, 02:31 PM   #6
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Why wait? Buy one now and another later this year. Anything unveiled at Basel will not be in AD's until Sept at the earliest.
well said -- also keep in mind they may have spike up the price
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Old 15 March 2013, 06:34 PM   #7
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Old 15 March 2013, 10:26 PM   #8
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also keep in mind they may have spike up the price
Good point on a possible price increase. Is this the time of year that Rolex introduces price changes? Also, when they do have a price increase, what percentage are we talking about?
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Old 15 March 2013, 11:56 AM   #9
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I'm happy to wait.

Not that long to go until Basel anyway, even though any new models won't appear in ADs until later in the year.
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Old 15 March 2013, 11:59 AM   #10
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I am picking one up now but was thinking about leaving the stickers intact until after Basel. I am picking up a tt sub this week for my b-day. I really want a tt sub in rose gold so I may wait to see what happens. If a new Daytona or gmt come out I will be buying one of those as well.
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Old 15 March 2013, 12:04 PM   #11
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Old 15 March 2013, 12:14 PM   #12
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Need to see something new from Rolex for my next deal
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Old 15 March 2013, 12:44 PM   #13
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I'd like to see a new SS Daytona with a ceramic bezel. A bump in size would be great too!
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Old 19 March 2013, 09:41 PM   #14
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i'd like to see a new ss daytona with a ceramic bezel. A bump in size would be great too!
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Old 15 March 2013, 12:44 PM   #15
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Old 15 March 2013, 12:47 PM   #16
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I'm not buying before or after... Where was my option in the poll?
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Old 15 March 2013, 01:00 PM   #17
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No plans to purchase before. There is nothing that has sparked my interest this week in the current Rolex line up. Who knows though, maybe that will change next week.
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Old 20 March 2013, 12:30 AM   #18
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I'm not buying before or after... Where was my option in the poll?
Are you sure you are in the right place???
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Old 15 March 2013, 01:04 PM   #19
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Old 15 March 2013, 01:37 PM   #20
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Be curious to see, but since the blue YM and Sky-Dweller are still rare, almost a year later, if you are looking to buy something they introduce this year, you can save your cash until sometime in early 2014 if you are lucky.
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Old 15 March 2013, 07:08 PM   #21
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Be curious to see, but since the blue YM and Sky-Dweller are still rare, almost a year later, if you are looking to buy something they introduce this year, you can save your cash until sometime in early 2014 if you are lucky.
Second this..
If a new daytona comes out, it may be a longer wait..
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Old 15 March 2013, 07:37 PM   #22
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Be curious to see, but since the blue YM and Sky-Dweller are still rare, almost a year later, if you are looking to buy something they introduce this year, you can save your cash until sometime in early 2014 if you are lucky.
I think rarity is variable.

I remember being able to try on the Sky Dweller and blue Yacht Master last year at the ADs where I am without much difficulty. Just walked past and there they were on display. This of course is probably more to do with plain luck and could be anomalous to everyone else's experience.

Granted, the earliest appearance of the new models in ADs would have to be some months after Basel.
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Old 25 March 2013, 06:08 AM   #23
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Be curious to see, but since the blue YM and Sky-Dweller are still rare, almost a year later, if you are looking to buy something they introduce this year, you can save your cash until sometime in early 2014 if you are lucky.
Was browsing for rolex info n had to comment on how much I LOVE ur sig quote abt arguing w an idiot lol!
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Old 15 March 2013, 02:03 PM   #24
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Pleaseeeeeeeeee SS Daytona with 41- 42mm case and date wheel!.... or Deepsea challenge!!!!! I know, I know wishful thinking!
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Old 15 March 2013, 08:17 PM   #25
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not really in the market at the moment, but, of those that i do think often about, it's not rolex at the moment. for me, at this time, my LVc and DJ cover all the rolex bases.
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Old 15 March 2013, 08:19 PM   #26
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Better to wait. It's just around the corner.
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Old 15 March 2013, 09:20 PM   #27
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Ive got my next three watch buys planned and budgeted for, a Rolex and 2 APs. I would be very surprised if Rolex came out with something that changed my plans.
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Old 15 March 2013, 09:28 PM   #28
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I will wait for Basel, last year Tudor presented some outstanding retro models.
I have only a small glimmer of hope that Rolex may follow suit with a retro model this year.
A new model in the Rolex range would be great.
Buying something now would only be vintage for me.....and there might be a vintage giveaway around the corner....
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Old 15 March 2013, 09:49 PM   #29
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I will wait for Basel, last year Tudor presented some outstanding retro models.
I have only a small glimmer of hope that Rolex may follow suit with a retro model this year.
A new model in the Rolex range would be great.
Buying something now would only be vintage for me.....and there might be a vintage giveaway around the corner....
I'd like to see Rolex introducing a retro looking model but with the watches they released lately I somehow doubt it. Still, one can always be surprised!

As for the possible vintage giveaway...
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.....and there might be a vintage giveaway around the corner....




great news! especially b/c my PM box is 98% full!
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