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520lux · 21 February 2020, 06:55 AM

So getting close to finally pulling the trigger (I hope) on a watch and Question what is the better investment when it comes to either the DD 18238 or DJ 126333.

Its hard to spend so much money on a 25 year old watch with an older movement compared to a newer watch with newer movement..Something in my brain is have problems with that scenario .....

There is a lot to think about its not just a DD vs DJ on what looks better or personal preference for size 36mm vs 41mm but there is more to think about about these two watches such as;

1) what will be worth more later if I want to sell
2) will a 25 year old DD bracelet with stand many more years to come over a new jubilee bracelet
3) is the newer movement better to have over an older movement.
4) servicing an older DD can cost more in the long run if it needs be overhauled.
5) all parts are 25 years older inside and out....

Littletommy · 21 February 2020, 06:59 AM

Oh my...another investment thread.

beshannon · 21 February 2020, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 520lux

1) what will be worth more later if I want to sell

Need to know when you plan to sell?

520lux · 21 February 2020, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Littletommy

Oh my...another investment thread.

sorry

Duende01 · 21 February 2020, 07:03 AM

For a long term investment choose a Total Stock Market Index Fund.

Chewbacca · 21 February 2020, 07:04 AM

You're all over the map. From FVF, NPV, resale to serviceability to designs...

Buy the one you can afford and prefer on looks and worry about 25yrs from now in 25yrs. The world is an enterprising place. Someone will find and offer a solution to most any problem.

520lux · 21 February 2020, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Need to know when you plan to sell?

No date in mind just a thought about if I do what holds more value over time.

SN13 · 21 February 2020, 07:05 AM

Watches are not an investment.

They are jewelry.

Buy what you like. Wear it. Enjoy it. If you can sell it later and fund something else, awesome. Buy with the expectation that it may end up with $0 value.

520lux · 21 February 2020, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

You're all over the map. From FVF, NPV, resale to serviceability to designs...

Buy the one you can afford and prefer on looks and worry about 25yrs from now in 25yrs. The world is an enterprising place. Someone will find and offer a solution to most any problem.

yeah I know man you should see how long it take me to pick an outfit on to wear for the day....

520lux · 21 February 2020, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SN13

Watches are not an investment.

They are jewelry.

Buy what you like. Wear it. Enjoy it. If you can sell it later and fund something else, awesome. Buy with the expectation that it may end up with $0 value.

yeah good way of looking at things...good reply thanks

beshannon · 21 February 2020, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 520lux

No date in mind just a thought about if I do what holds more value over time.

Without knowing the amount of time, it would just be a guess not an investment

IndianRider · 21 February 2020, 07:12 AM

Day date

jvb.nc · 21 February 2020, 07:46 AM

buy the watch you love and enjoy it.

if you want to invest buy real estate

SDR581 · 21 February 2020, 08:06 AM

Better looking watch IMO. 126333

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Ian Macdermott · 21 February 2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Littletommy

Oh my...another investment thread.

Could be worse a 20 page thread on how do you finance your Rolex.

Back on the subject buy the one you like.

Ssunnylee24 · 21 February 2020, 08:18 AM

Simpson walking in and walking out GIF here.

MikeyV · 21 February 2020, 08:19 AM

You'll loose 4K on the DJ right away, and about 12K on the DD.

So I guess the DJ is the better investment.

Investment is the wrong word to be using when talking about luxury watches.

Wahlberg · 21 February 2020, 08:21 AM

If there is no stretch on the bracelet of the DD you are good to go. Service is the same as anything else.

And the DD really pops and blows your mind.

520lux · 21 February 2020, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ssunnylee24

Simpson walking in and walking out GIF here.

why even post anything...??? could have accomplished the same by just viewing and leaving...geez!!

mcnealstash · 21 February 2020, 08:48 AM

Rolex Trifecta- Sub, GMT, Daytona

djgallo · 21 February 2020, 09:23 AM

Those 2 watches are going to lose money....if you like them buy them to wear.

520lux · 21 February 2020, 10:07 AM

Guys thanks for your input. Appreciate it !!!

This has been a long road but I think I’m getting closer ...time will tell. Thanks again

IndianRider · 21 February 2020, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 520lux

Guys thanks for your input. Appreciate it !!!

This has been a long road but I think I’m getting closer ...time will tell. Thanks again

IMO I'd buy to wear and I'd personally pick the newer DJ over the older president.

amilch · 21 February 2020, 10:39 AM

My vote is for the DJ 126333

Monty22 · 21 February 2020, 11:06 AM

We keep taking the bait...it would be better if an “investment” thread was met with crickets chirping and no replies

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EEpro · 21 February 2020, 11:08 AM

Both of those will lose you plenty of money.

GoingPlaces · 21 February 2020, 11:09 AM

You're over thinking and analyzing, go with what makes you happiest. These are luxury purchases that people should buy for pleasure. Good luck, they're both nice pieces.

cerendigit · 21 February 2020, 11:52 AM

IMO Modern Rolex > Old Rolex.

And stop thinking about investments, if you can't spend that money, don't spend that money.

Alastris · 21 February 2020, 12:09 PM

Lol, I wonder if this is probably why Rolex is driving the stainless steel shortage. Anyone who cares enough about the value retention of a 5 digit price tag on a watch is probability not 'rich' enough for the clientele they want to sell to.

Michael T · 21 February 2020, 12:25 PM

DD should hold its value better over time, assuming the bracelet is tight.

21 February 2020, 06:55 AM	#1
520lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 584	Whats a better investment DD 18238 or DJ 126333 So getting close to finally pulling the trigger (I hope) on a watch and Question what is the better investment when it comes to either the DD 18238 or DJ 126333. Its hard to spend so much money on a 25 year old watch with an older movement compared to a newer watch with newer movement..Something in my brain is have problems with that scenario ..... There is a lot to think about its not just a DD vs DJ on what looks better or personal preference for size 36mm vs 41mm but there is more to think about about these two watches such as; 1) what will be worth more later if I want to sell 2) will a 25 year old DD bracelet with stand many more years to come over a new jubilee bracelet 3) is the newer movement better to have over an older movement. 4) servicing an older DD can cost more in the long run if it needs be overhauled. 5) all parts are 25 years older inside and out.... Attached Images __________________ TTDJII 116333 - YG DD 18238

21 February 2020, 07:05 AM	#8
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	Watches are not an investment. They are jewelry. Buy what you like. Wear it. Enjoy it. If you can sell it later and fund something else, awesome. Buy with the expectation that it may end up with $0 value. __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

21 February 2020, 07:46 AM	#13
jvb.nc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NC / CA Watch: 228206meteorite Posts: 1,333	buy the watch you love and enjoy it. if you want to invest buy real estate __________________ 116710blnr / 116610lv / 216750 polar / 126600 mk1 / 116500ln / 126710blro / 228206 meteorite / 126719 meteorite / Pelagos 25600 // insta @jvbphotos

21 February 2020, 10:07 AM	#22
520lux "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 584	Guys thanks for your input. Appreciate it !!! This has been a long road but I think I’m getting closer ...time will tell. Thanks again __________________ TTDJII 116333 - YG DD 18238

21 February 2020, 11:08 AM	#26
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	Both of those will lose you plenty of money. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

21 February 2020, 06:59 AM	#2
Littletommy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Mayor Vaughn Location: Shark City, FL Posts: 475	Oh my...another investment thread.

21 February 2020, 07:03 AM	#5
Duende01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: In Mars... Posts: 291	For a long term investment choose a Total Stock Market Index Fund.

21 February 2020, 07:04 AM	#6
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	You're all over the map. From FVF, NPV, resale to serviceability to designs... Buy the one you can afford and prefer on looks and worry about 25yrs from now in 25yrs. The world is an enterprising place. Someone will find and offer a solution to most any problem.

21 February 2020, 07:12 AM	#12
IndianRider Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: on the road Watch: ing shameless Posts: 569	Day date

21 February 2020, 08:06 AM	#14
SDR581 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MontCo County, PA Watch: BLNR 116610LN DJ41 Posts: 299	Better looking watch IMO. 126333 Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

21 February 2020, 08:18 AM	#16
Ssunnylee24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Posts: 854	Simpson walking in and walking out GIF here.

21 February 2020, 08:19 AM	#17
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	You'll loose 4K on the DJ right away, and about 12K on the DD. So I guess the DJ is the better investment. Investment is the wrong word to be using when talking about luxury watches.

21 February 2020, 08:21 AM	#18
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,590	If there is no stretch on the bracelet of the DD you are good to go. Service is the same as anything else. And the DD really pops and blows your mind.

21 February 2020, 08:48 AM	#20
mcnealstash Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 111	Rolex Trifecta- Sub, GMT, Daytona

21 February 2020, 09:23 AM	#21
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	Those 2 watches are going to lose money....if you like them buy them to wear.

21 February 2020, 10:39 AM	#24
amilch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Palm Springs CA Posts: 374	My vote is for the DJ 126333

21 February 2020, 11:06 AM	#25
Monty22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Rob Location: Ballgames, O’Hare Watch: 126715CHNR, 116400 Posts: 734	We keep taking the bait...it would be better if an “investment” thread was met with crickets chirping and no replies Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 February 2020, 11:09 AM	#27
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	You're over thinking and analyzing, go with what makes you happiest. These are luxury purchases that people should buy for pleasure. Good luck, they're both nice pieces.

21 February 2020, 11:52 AM	#28
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	IMO Modern Rolex > Old Rolex. And stop thinking about investments, if you can't spend that money, don't spend that money.

21 February 2020, 12:09 PM	#29
Alastris "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 34	Lol, I wonder if this is probably why Rolex is driving the stainless steel shortage. Anyone who cares enough about the value retention of a 5 digit price tag on a watch is probability not 'rich' enough for the clientele they want to sell to.

21 February 2020, 12:25 PM	#30
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,242	DD should hold its value better over time, assuming the bracelet is tight.

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