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azguy · 6 April 2012, 02:28 AM

As long as you can find one with a great bracelet and in the dial color you want I have no issue with used, actually prefer it....many people buy a watch like this and wear it on Christmas and Easter

But, if your an AD guy, it sounds like you are getting a smokin deal

JustABreathAway · 6 April 2012, 02:44 AM

New every time

Keeperoftime · 6 April 2012, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

pre-owned, baby....pre-owned.

X10

sond86 · 6 April 2012, 06:57 AM

For me I'd prefer new but wouldn't be able to afford the right exact one I'd want.

But I'd concerned buying used, unless from a trusted seller here.

Or I'd have to go pay an AD with onsite watchmaker to open and verify.

rad87gn · 6 April 2012, 07:18 AM

Buy used. Put the money saved into a savings fund for your children.

nauticajoe · 6 April 2012, 08:31 AM

If the funds are there, heck go NEW!

Bobble · 6 April 2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkwn98

Because it's worth it to me (and to others who also prefer to buy new).

That's fine with me, we need people like you otherwise there would be no secondhand models

B. Doggy · 6 April 2012, 11:24 AM

Grey all the way. A nice middle.

Arkhadas · 6 April 2012, 11:28 AM

I'd go for a 2nd hand one!
I would hardly see myself purchasing a brand new day-date for some reason...
Also, second hand day-date watches are considerably less expensive, offering you the possibility to spend some money in another watch, or even in a completely different project

behardt · 6 April 2012, 12:33 PM

Grey market. 25% off, no tax, brand new...

Tridor · 6 April 2012, 01:10 PM

I'm going to take a middle of the road position. If, and I mean IF, you know the provenance (i.e., service history and authenticity) of the watch by purchasing it FROM the original owner whom you trust (preferably a friend), then I'd go for it. Otherwise, I would purchase new. There are too many fakes and used watches with expensive "problems" which become apparent typically ONLY when submitted for RSC service. Of my 3 Rollies, 2 were purchased new. The DD was purchased from my now ex-girlfriend who bought it new, had all the paperwork, and pampered it; in that situation, I had no reservations about buying it from her.

DJJon · 7 April 2012, 01:24 AM

I pondered a pre-loved DD before buying a TT DJ new from AD as the MSRP of a DD is beyond my reasonable means. This grail should be purchased for your own lifetime and then passed down or sold by disinterested relatives shortly after the dirt covers your grave.

So New from AD is my vote !

horseco · 7 April 2012, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by behardt

Grey market. 25% off, no tax, brand new...

Agreed...

dpkong · 7 April 2012, 02:15 AM

if money is not and will never be an issue for you, then brand new with a good discount. otherwise, pre-owned.

sierra11b · 7 April 2012, 02:19 AM

To the OP: You've obviously thought-out both scenarios very well. If you were a one watch guy then I would suggest buying BNIB. But you don't seem like the sort so buy pre-loved and get another watch!

View Poll Results: What would you do?
Heck with it! New!	72	54.14%
Save the money! Used!	61	45.86%
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6 April 2012, 07:18 AM	#35
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Buy used. Put the money saved into a savings fund for your children. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

6 April 2012, 11:24 AM	#38
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Grey all the way. A nice middle. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

6 April 2012, 12:33 PM	#40
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	Grey market. 25% off, no tax, brand new... __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

6 April 2012, 02:28 AM	#31
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	As long as you can find one with a great bracelet and in the dial color you want I have no issue with used, actually prefer it....many people buy a watch like this and wear it on Christmas and Easter But, if your an AD guy, it sounds like you are getting a smokin deal

6 April 2012, 02:44 AM	#32
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	New every time

6 April 2012, 06:57 AM	#34
sond86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Gym Rat Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,327	For me I'd prefer new but wouldn't be able to afford the right exact one I'd want. But I'd concerned buying used, unless from a trusted seller here. Or I'd have to go pay an AD with onsite watchmaker to open and verify.

6 April 2012, 08:31 AM	#36
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	If the funds are there, heck go NEW!

6 April 2012, 11:28 AM	#39
Arkhadas "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Monaco / Paris Posts: 8	I'd go for a 2nd hand one! I would hardly see myself purchasing a brand new day-date for some reason... Also, second hand day-date watches are considerably less expensive, offering you the possibility to spend some money in another watch, or even in a completely different project

6 April 2012, 01:10 PM	#41
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	I'm going to take a middle of the road position. If, and I mean IF, you know the provenance (i.e., service history and authenticity) of the watch by purchasing it FROM the original owner whom you trust (preferably a friend), then I'd go for it. Otherwise, I would purchase new. There are too many fakes and used watches with expensive "problems" which become apparent typically ONLY when submitted for RSC service. Of my 3 Rollies, 2 were purchased new. The DD was purchased from my now ex-girlfriend who bought it new, had all the paperwork, and pampered it; in that situation, I had no reservations about buying it from her.

7 April 2012, 01:24 AM	#42
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	I pondered a pre-loved DD before buying a TT DJ new from AD as the MSRP of a DD is beyond my reasonable means. This grail should be purchased for your own lifetime and then passed down or sold by disinterested relatives shortly after the dirt covers your grave. So New from AD is my vote !

7 April 2012, 02:15 AM	#44
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	if money is not and will never be an issue for you, then brand new with a good discount. otherwise, pre-owned.

7 April 2012, 02:19 AM	#45
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	To the OP: You've obviously thought-out both scenarios very well. If you were a one watch guy then I would suggest buying BNIB. But you don't seem like the sort so buy pre-loved and get another watch!

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