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29 June 2022, 10:41 AM | #61 |
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IMHO and FWIW, it is a good buy when you want it to the extent that you are not worried about depreciation.
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Historically before the hype they traded a couple thousand under retail. If you like it you wear and it costs a couple thousand if you move it on. Go for it if you love it. As long as you don't pay over retail there's nothing wrong with this arrangement.
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29 June 2022, 10:54 AM | #63 |
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If you're hoping to pick it up for 30% off retail if the market crashes, I'd say you're dreaming
Unless you plan to go preowned, the only way you're going to get this at anything under retail is for the person selling it to have purchased it from an AD at below retail I doubt we'll see Rolex ADs discounting anytime soon (and if they do it wont be much) Buy it but be prepared to take a 10%-15% hair cut when/if you sell it
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29 June 2022, 11:42 AM | #65 |
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Lol, I tried the "half-gold" on in person and was impressed. I'd normally and historically thought two tone was not for me but the demo model I tried on was very nice.
Interesting motivation and concern to get a watch but in the end, you do you. If I had similar thoughts, I would not get. If I was offered this watch by AD, I'd get, but that's m own opinion independent of any realizable market value. The only time I think realizable market value should come into account is if a lightly used version is available at a hefty discount to retail(Land Rovers/omegas except that silly snoopy one etc..) |
29 June 2022, 12:05 PM | #66 |
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If it “really matters” what the future value is, don’t buy it.
Buy it if you like it and if you can afford it. Speculation on watches is not healthy. It’s a lovely watch! One of my favorites. The two tone submariner was my first submariner.
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29 June 2022, 12:08 PM | #67 |
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We dont call them half gold
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29 June 2022, 12:37 PM | #68 |
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Just so you know, half of the weight of the watch is not gold :)
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29 June 2022, 01:30 PM | #69 |
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thanks for all the input.
Really enjoyed the read and I am not the least affected by some of the rude remarks as I expected that from the start having read in this and many others forum. As to the half-gold comment, it is hilarious. Agreed, "half-gold" is only use in where we are (i.e. Asia). Just like we do not usually use the term two tone. Great to know across cultures, we can discuss the same thing and name them differently. I guess I will just need to pick up the watch from the AD and know for myself if I have made a mistake week, months or years later. Cheers all! |
29 June 2022, 02:22 PM | #70 |
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wouldn't buy it unless you want the watch
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29 June 2022, 03:00 PM | #71 |
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At retail from an AD, still a good buy. Could you get a cheaper at some point? Possibly. But it's likely going to be used and you will not be the original owner.
I get where you're coming from. No matter how much you like to watch, or how much money you have, you always want to know what the market is. That's just good sense. And you would think by coming to a forum like this you could get some good information. Enjoy the watch, I've never had a regret buying a rolex. I have many regrets for not buying certain rolexes though. |
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Me too, and I also prefer Half Gold to "bi-metal", which is or was common usage in the UK. Come to think of it, Half Gold even sounds better to me than Rolesor, which is a 90-year-old trademark. Sign me up for the Half Golders
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This Rolex will never be up for grabs for less than RRP.
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29 June 2022, 07:37 PM | #76 |
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Half Gold is close enough to the term we use here, so sign me up too
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Wait for the crash. You'll be able to pick one up for 1/3$
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29 June 2022, 07:56 PM | #78 |
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Hey, “Half-gold” is a lot better then some of the bizarre nicknames people have labeled fine watches with on this site.
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Given how hot SS pieces are, would calling it "half steel" make it seem more chic/desirable?
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29 June 2022, 08:32 PM | #81 |
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Now that is an fact. For example “Cookie Monster” is a slap in the face to such an elegant watch.
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29 June 2022, 09:28 PM | #83 |
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Exactly. I think the OP is onto something here!
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Yes, buying now at MSRP would be a good move. You won't be hurt when you sell.
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29 June 2022, 10:35 PM | #85 |
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My half steel Explorer can now be had below retail price - make of it what you will of things to come.
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29 June 2022, 10:36 PM | #86 |
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Half gold is such a good term. So accurate! Nicely done OP
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29 June 2022, 10:54 PM | #88 |
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I am not a fan of gold watches as they seem pretentious to me overall, unless they are white gold. For some reason the half gold, formerly known as bluesy, gets a pass. It is stunning in person. The only version I don't like is the one with the light blue dial that came out several years ago. Looked like the same ugly dial the smurf came with.
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Some people are just half minded |
29 June 2022, 11:11 PM | #90 |
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Buy it, and enjoy it...
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