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syahriltaher · 15 May 2012, 06:35 PM

Guys,

Do you think re-sale value is that important when choosing a watch?

"Yes"
or
"No"

I would choose "Yes"....I would like to have a watch that pleases me but still can be useful during "rainy days"...:)

MonBK · 15 May 2012, 06:38 PM

Yes again

capote · 15 May 2012, 06:50 PM

Well it would be nice to know you can get some money from your watch if you would need it, so yes. But its far from the most important aspect for me.

wokafu · 15 May 2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

Well it would be nice to know you can get some money from your watch if you would need it, so yes. But its far from the most important aspect for me.

x2

Cru Jones · 15 May 2012, 06:56 PM

getting a deal i am happy with is important, yes. in that sense, not paying above retail and getting a discount when there "should" be a discount (either based on the type of metal or brand) is important in case i'll need to re-sell later. however, re-sale value for the sake of re-sale value? no.

zama · 15 May 2012, 06:57 PM

yes

snowpea · 15 May 2012, 07:19 PM

yes to a certain extent

jdc · 15 May 2012, 07:20 PM

I would not buy a watch if I thought I was going to sell it, to me its a purchase for something I really like and want. If I started considering a resale value I would would be compromised in my choice.
I have been lucky in the fact that all of my watches have either held or increased their value but as I have no intention of selling this does not matter. In fact its something I don't like about the collecting aspect of this hobby, the dollar value seems to out weigh and have an influence on what watch to buy, especially in Rolex circles.

Psmith · 15 May 2012, 07:23 PM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....11&postcount=3

Andad · 15 May 2012, 07:27 PM

I have never sold a watch so I'll pass on this one.

But .... no.

DiamondJack · 15 May 2012, 07:37 PM

It's most definitely not why I would choose a watch over another since I never (fingers crossed) intend to sell any of mine..... so just how I feel about it, the quality, history of the brand and the look that's important to me.

However, having said that, nobody likes the idea of any new purchase being worth significantly less the moment you leave the store which is why I have been put off buying cars.

With certain brands there is always high pre-owned demand and they say owning a Rolex is the nearest thing to holding cash of any watch brand and you can apparently (so I've been told) turn a Rolex into cash within 20 minutes of arriving in any major city in the world....... They clearly didn't say how much cash and I'm sure TRF is the way to go for both buying and selling pre-owned........

OrangeSport · 15 May 2012, 07:46 PM

It's not important, as I don't buy to sell. It is a nice bonus though, as it can help "justify" as purchase (if you ever need to)....

rms · 15 May 2012, 07:52 PM

This is actually a good question, albeit one that has been asked one way or another many times on this forum. I think if a watch really sings to me, I'd buy it even if I knew I would never get my money back if I ever had to sell it.

I think the fact (or at least historical trend) that Rolex watches hold their value over the years is a fringe benefit of ownership but is not and should not be one of your primary buying decisions. That said, it is nice to know that if anything ever happened to me, my wife could "cash-in" my watches rather easily.

LI Matt · 15 May 2012, 08:00 PM

I used to wonder why people fixated so much on resale value. You haven't even bought it yet, and you're thinking about selling it?

But eventually I figured out that, as stated above, it's a response to "you spent that much on a watch???" (Not necessarily coming from another person, either.)

crew · 15 May 2012, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

well it would be nice to know you can get some money from your watch if you would need it, so yes. But its far from the most important aspect for me.

x3

caryyee · 15 May 2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

getting a deal i am happy with is important, yes. in that sense, not paying above retail and getting a discount when there "should" be a discount (either based on the type of metal or brand) is important in case i'll need to re-sell later. however, re-sale value for the sake of re-sale value? no.

Totally agree. I will only buy at a price that I am happy to pay after doing some research as to what the 'going' price is for a watch, always looking for a great deal. Re-sale value doesn't really come into it as I don't see myself as a flipper, or someone that will need to sell any of my watches in the foreseeable future, but it's always good to know that they are worth something down the track.

HL65 · 15 May 2012, 08:13 PM

Yes--buy them right again!

Why overpay if you don't have to--get the best deal you can.

Chris B · 15 May 2012, 09:10 PM

The thought of potential re-sale value never crosses my mind

airchitect · 15 May 2012, 09:15 PM

Yes, oh yes

But its relative

If you have a lot of expendable income, then who cares. BUT if you are like most of us and have to save and save to fund your addiction then knowing you can flip it if you have to, or that it should appreciate, takes a lot of weight off of your shoulders when you are shelling out 2-8k for a watch, because at the end of the day.......it is a watch.

Darlinboy · 15 May 2012, 09:22 PM

No. Not a factor for me.

nick c · 15 May 2012, 09:22 PM

yes for me

beshannon · 15 May 2012, 09:27 PM

No

nocampo · 15 May 2012, 09:29 PM

No.
I buy to keep them.

-N.

bigrustypig · 15 May 2012, 09:34 PM

I'm never a flipper. I buy for keeps thus resale value is a no event for me.

Chachabah · 15 May 2012, 09:37 PM

Yes...

theken · 15 May 2012, 09:51 PM

For me, Resale value is part of the decision process when buying an expensive watch.
A Rolex watch is something that I "want", not something that I "need."

CLRBLULITE · 15 May 2012, 09:58 PM

Yes, for sure!

syahriltaher · 15 May 2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....11&postcount=3

Yes, I'm trying to find out the way of thinking of Rolex Owners and Non-Rolex owners....

It's quite strange, I've got almost 100% choosing "yes" for the same poll that I put in non-Rolex forum.....

syahriltaher · 15 May 2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rms

This is actually a good question, albeit one that has been asked one way or another many times on this forum. I think if a watch really sings to me, I'd buy it even if I knew I would never get my money back if I ever had to sell it.

I think the fact (or at least historical trend) that Rolex watches hold their value over the years is a fringe benefit of ownership but is not and should not be one of your primary buying decisions. That said, it is nice to know that if anything ever happened to me, my wife could "cash-in" my watches rather easily.

A very wise way of thinking....

mtrunner · 15 May 2012, 10:05 PM

So far I have kept all my watches and don't plan to ever sell them. Having said that you never know what curve balls life may throw at you and there may be a time I need to sell them for whatever reason so knowing they hold their value to an extent is a nice perk.

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15 May 2012, 06:35 PM	#1
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15 May 2012, 06:57 PM	#6
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	yes __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

15 May 2012, 07:19 PM	#7
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	yes to a certain extent __________________

15 May 2012, 07:23 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....11&postcount=3 __________________

15 May 2012, 06:38 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Yes again

15 May 2012, 06:50 PM	#3
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Well it would be nice to know you can get some money from your watch if you would need it, so yes. But its far from the most important aspect for me.

15 May 2012, 06:56 PM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	getting a deal i am happy with is important, yes. in that sense, not paying above retail and getting a discount when there "should" be a discount (either based on the type of metal or brand) is important in case i'll need to re-sell later. however, re-sale value for the sake of re-sale value? no.

15 May 2012, 07:20 PM	#8
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	I would not buy a watch if I thought I was going to sell it, to me its a purchase for something I really like and want. If I started considering a resale value I would would be compromised in my choice. I have been lucky in the fact that all of my watches have either held or increased their value but as I have no intention of selling this does not matter. In fact its something I don't like about the collecting aspect of this hobby, the dollar value seems to out weigh and have an influence on what watch to buy, especially in Rolex circles.

15 May 2012, 07:27 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	I have never sold a watch so I'll pass on this one. But .... no. __________________ E

15 May 2012, 07:37 PM	#11
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	It's most definitely not why I would choose a watch over another since I never (fingers crossed) intend to sell any of mine..... so just how I feel about it, the quality, history of the brand and the look that's important to me. However, having said that, nobody likes the idea of any new purchase being worth significantly less the moment you leave the store which is why I have been put off buying cars. With certain brands there is always high pre-owned demand and they say owning a Rolex is the nearest thing to holding cash of any watch brand and you can apparently (so I've been told) turn a Rolex into cash within 20 minutes of arriving in any major city in the world....... They clearly didn't say how much cash and I'm sure TRF is the way to go for both buying and selling pre-owned........

15 May 2012, 07:46 PM	#12
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	It's not important, as I don't buy to sell. It is a nice bonus though, as it can help "justify" as purchase (if you ever need to).... __________________

15 May 2012, 07:52 PM	#13
rms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Europe Watch: The one I have on Posts: 273	This is actually a good question, albeit one that has been asked one way or another many times on this forum. I think if a watch really sings to me, I'd buy it even if I knew I would never get my money back if I ever had to sell it. I think the fact (or at least historical trend) that Rolex watches hold their value over the years is a fringe benefit of ownership but is not and should not be one of your primary buying decisions. That said, it is nice to know that if anything ever happened to me, my wife could "cash-in" my watches rather easily. __________________ 14060M - 16610 - 16710 - 16234 - 16570(x2) - 116400GV - IW323300 - PAM292 - SKX779K

15 May 2012, 08:00 PM	#14
LI Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298	I used to wonder why people fixated so much on resale value. You haven't even bought it yet, and you're thinking about selling it? But eventually I figured out that, as stated above, it's a response to "you spent that much on a watch???" (Not necessarily coming from another person, either.) __________________ I don't wear a Rolex for other people, I wear it for me. "We're going to hell anyway, let's travel first class" -- Kaiser Chiefs

15 May 2012, 08:13 PM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Yes--buy them right again! Why overpay if you don't have to--get the best deal you can. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 May 2012, 09:10 PM	#18
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The thought of potential re-sale value never crosses my mind

15 May 2012, 09:15 PM	#19
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Yes, oh yes But its relative If you have a lot of expendable income, then who cares. BUT if you are like most of us and have to save and save to fund your addiction then knowing you can flip it if you have to, or that it should appreciate, takes a lot of weight off of your shoulders when you are shelling out 2-8k for a watch, because at the end of the day.......it is a watch.

15 May 2012, 09:22 PM	#20
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	No. Not a factor for me. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

15 May 2012, 09:22 PM	#21
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	yes for me

15 May 2012, 09:27 PM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No __________________ 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

15 May 2012, 09:29 PM	#23
nocampo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Nelson Location: USA Posts: 409	No. I buy to keep them. -N.

15 May 2012, 09:34 PM	#24
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	I'm never a flipper. I buy for keeps thus resale value is a no event for me.

15 May 2012, 09:37 PM	#25
Chachabah 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Medford, NY Watch: Datejust 126331 Posts: 129	Yes...

15 May 2012, 09:51 PM	#26
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	For me, Resale value is part of the decision process when buying an expensive watch. A Rolex watch is something that I "want", not something that I "need."

15 May 2012, 09:58 PM	#27
CLRBLULITE Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Midwest Watch: DSSD Posts: 191	Yes, for sure!

15 May 2012, 10:05 PM	#30
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	So far I have kept all my watches and don't plan to ever sell them. Having said that you never know what curve balls life may throw at you and there may be a time I need to sell them for whatever reason so knowing they hold their value to an extent is a nice perk.

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