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Pmt2 · 4 August 2017, 08:04 AM

I'll get straight to the point: I've been offered 1,800$ and a brand new Datejust 41mm two tone for my SD43. Now I know the resell value on a datejust is no where near a Rolex sports model but I REALLY like the datejust and I figure I might as well take advantage of the sd43 hype while it's still hot. Would I be totally insane for making this trade?

psv · 4 August 2017, 08:07 AM

The resell value of the SD43 will settle at 20-25% below MSRP, it always does. And trends for larger watches is downwards so it might be more (like the DSSD which sells for 30% less than MSRP used). Now, I don't know what a TT DJ41 is worth used...

Chadridv · 4 August 2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

The resell value of the SD43 will settle at 20-25% below MSRP, it always does. And trends for larger watches is downwards so it might be more (like the DSSD which sells for 30% less than MSRP used). Now, I don't know what a TT DJ41 is worth used...

The only thing you don't know is the only thing you can actually check the market value on, lol. There are at least a dozen TT DJ41s on watchrecon.

If i had to guess, I tend to agree with everything you said, however that is a (keyword) guess. How can you know what the resell value will be like? Yes, we know distribution seems to be strong and steady (especially compared to a daytona or SS sky-D, but it's totally possible the SD43 could be a watch you never see on the shelves. Similar to the D-Blue. Not ultra-rare but hard to find. If that's the case the secondary market value will be right around MSRP +/-.

Another theory kicking around is that the SD43 50th anniversary will be a short run, followed up by a standard SD43 with all white writing. I'm not saying I think that will happen, but if it did, the red line SD43 price will obviously sky rocket!

NKflyer · 4 August 2017, 08:09 AM

The trade is in the favor of the other party, which you already know, but I don't think it's too, too slanted. Premiums for the SD43 are already starting to fall. If you like the Datejust, do it!

THC · 4 August 2017, 08:19 AM

Pictures would help advise as well

Pmt2 · 4 August 2017, 08:28 AM

Here you go

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Wcdhtwn · 5 August 2017, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pmt2

Here you go

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No picture of the cash?

stil · 4 August 2017, 08:30 AM

Not for me. Keep the sports and save for another.

Wllnv19 · 4 August 2017, 08:33 AM

While I like the DJ 41, not a fan of the two-tone, and I prefer the SD43

HK Islandboy · 4 August 2017, 08:03 PM

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While I like the DJ 41, not a fan of the two-tone, and I prefer the SD43

+1

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dmash · 4 August 2017, 08:34 AM

So you're not entertaining the SS DJ + $5000 anymore? Every few days you're changing your mind, I said it before and I'll say it again.....cool down a little bit and think what you really want......

beshannon · 4 August 2017, 08:40 AM

I would not do this

Al1969 · 4 August 2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I would not do this

X2. Keep the Red SD. Why do you want to let it go OP?
If I was contemplating trading/selling my 43, it wouldn't be for a DJ.

psv · 4 August 2017, 08:54 AM

Your call, of course, but if it is your only piece I would keep the SD43. It looks a tad big on you, I'd say get a regular no date Sub instead and save some money :-)

ocwatching · 4 August 2017, 08:55 AM

I would sell the SD43 and take your time and figure you what you really want...
you can probably do better on the purchase of a DJ41 than the one that is being offered...

ap1 · 4 August 2017, 09:04 AM

Sell 126600 for what you paid. Then rethink things. You can do better than 1800.

ras47 · 4 August 2017, 09:11 AM

The DJ + $5000 would be more even. You could sell the SD43 for $11,000 in a heartbeat.

Rocco21 · 4 August 2017, 09:41 AM

I'd keep the sd43

Old Geezer · 4 August 2017, 10:02 AM

Me, I'd keep the SD43 because I enjoy sport watches more than dressier variants. I'm intrigued by some of the DJs but wouldn't trade any of my sports watches for one. I'd add one if I took the leap.

JLM3 · 4 August 2017, 10:07 AM

keep the sd43

Pmt2 · 4 August 2017, 10:23 AM

I know I should, but that white dial is so crispy clean! Lol... it would definitely be a keeper if I did it.

Al1969 · 4 August 2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pmt2

I know I should, but that white dial is so crispy clean! Lol... it would definitely be a keeper if I did it.

Yes, but chances are it'll depreciate much faster than the 43. Why don't just save up and add the DJ?. Of course, your choice all the way.

Hotrod297 · 4 August 2017, 10:31 AM

Tough decision, but if you really like the DJ41 TT, try to get more than 1800 in the trade.

Realistically (based off your info & the Grey Market value), about $2500.

AK797 · 4 August 2017, 10:40 AM

Well you've put REALLY like the DJ41 in caps so I'd go for that, the rest is just money talk.

watchwatcher · 4 August 2017, 10:40 AM

That DJ is nice...but I wouldn't part with a SD43 for it.

watchmework · 4 August 2017, 11:57 AM

So I'm guessing you came to the conclusion, even after your post, that the SD43 is a tad too bit for your liking.

Do the trade before the resell for the SD43 drops even further and you're left with a watch you don't love wearing.

arinsd · 4 August 2017, 12:15 PM

Keep the SD43. I think getting your hands on a DJ at a good price later on is in the cards for you.

Pmt2 · 4 August 2017, 12:37 PM

Lol...I love TRF

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danbrew · 4 August 2017, 12:58 PM

For me? No way I'd make that trade.

melrob1 · 4 August 2017, 02:05 PM

Money I think is good. Davidsw has the exact watch your looking at for 9875, you would maybe get 10,500 on trade for SD, so 1800 to you is a great deal. You could probably sell on your own and get maybe retail at thos point but even if you got 12k your still a push on what your already getting back. If you love the 43 then do it

4 August 2017, 08:04 AM	#1
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Is this insanity? Experts needed please I'll get straight to the point: I've been offered 1,800$ and a brand new Datejust 41mm two tone for my SD43. Now I know the resell value on a datejust is no where near a Rolex sports model but I REALLY like the datejust and I figure I might as well take advantage of the sd43 hype while it's still hot. Would I be totally insane for making this trade?

4 August 2017, 08:40 AM	#12
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would not do this __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

4 August 2017, 08:55 AM	#15
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	I would sell the SD43 and take your time and figure you what you really want... you can probably do better on the purchase of a DJ41 than the one that is being offered... __________________ too much into watches...

4 August 2017, 09:11 AM	#17
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	Is this insanity? Experts needed please The DJ + $5000 would be more even. You could sell the SD43 for $11,000 in a heartbeat. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

4 August 2017, 10:31 AM	#23
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	Tough decision, but if you really like the DJ41 TT, try to get more than 1800 in the trade. Realistically (based off your info & the Grey Market value), about $2500. __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

4 August 2017, 08:07 AM	#2
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	The resell value of the SD43 will settle at 20-25% below MSRP, it always does. And trends for larger watches is downwards so it might be more (like the DSSD which sells for 30% less than MSRP used). Now, I don't know what a TT DJ41 is worth used...

4 August 2017, 08:09 AM	#4
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	The trade is in the favor of the other party, which you already know, but I don't think it's too, too slanted. Premiums for the SD43 are already starting to fall. If you like the Datejust, do it!

4 August 2017, 08:19 AM	#5
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,664	Pictures would help advise as well

4 August 2017, 08:28 AM	#6
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Here you go Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 August 2017, 08:30 AM	#8
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Not for me. Keep the sports and save for another.

4 August 2017, 08:33 AM	#9
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	While I like the DJ 41, not a fan of the two-tone, and I prefer the SD43

4 August 2017, 08:34 AM	#11
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	So you're not entertaining the SS DJ + $5000 anymore? Every few days you're changing your mind, I said it before and I'll say it again.....cool down a little bit and think what you really want......

4 August 2017, 08:54 AM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Your call, of course, but if it is your only piece I would keep the SD43. It looks a tad big on you, I'd say get a regular no date Sub instead and save some money :-)

4 August 2017, 09:04 AM	#16
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Sell 126600 for what you paid. Then rethink things. You can do better than 1800.

4 August 2017, 09:41 AM	#18
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I'd keep the sd43

4 August 2017, 10:02 AM	#19
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,282	Me, I'd keep the SD43 because I enjoy sport watches more than dressier variants. I'm intrigued by some of the DJs but wouldn't trade any of my sports watches for one. I'd add one if I took the leap.

4 August 2017, 10:07 AM	#20
JLM3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	keep the sd43

4 August 2017, 10:23 AM	#21
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	I know I should, but that white dial is so crispy clean! Lol... it would definitely be a keeper if I did it.

4 August 2017, 10:40 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Well you've put REALLY like the DJ41 in caps so I'd go for that, the rest is just money talk.

4 August 2017, 10:40 AM	#25
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	That DJ is nice...but I wouldn't part with a SD43 for it.

4 August 2017, 11:57 AM	#26
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	So I'm guessing you came to the conclusion, even after your post, that the SD43 is a tad too bit for your liking. Do the trade before the resell for the SD43 drops even further and you're left with a watch you don't love wearing.

4 August 2017, 12:15 PM	#27
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	Keep the SD43. I think getting your hands on a DJ at a good price later on is in the cards for you.

4 August 2017, 12:37 PM	#28
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Lol...I love TRF Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 August 2017, 12:58 PM	#29
danbrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 202	For me? No way I'd make that trade. __________________ Current Watches: 18238, 16613LN, 16220, 114060, 116610LV, 116660 D Blue, 116710BLNR Wish List: 116500LN Powerball Wish List: 326138, 116618LB, 116719BLRO

4 August 2017, 02:05 PM	#30
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	Money I think is good. Davidsw has the exact watch your looking at for 9875, you would maybe get 10,500 on trade for SD, so 1800 to you is a great deal. You could probably sell on your own and get maybe retail at thos point but even if you got 12k your still a push on what your already getting back. If you love the 43 then do it

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