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DSJ · 11 February 2008, 01:17 PM

Anniversary Speedmaster.

LuvMyRolex · 11 February 2008, 02:05 PM

I'd get this vintage Rolex circa 1950s

but it would be on my wrist regularly, not in a drawer

funlab · 11 February 2008, 02:36 PM

that's not enough money to buy anything interesting enough to be an investment. more importantly, why would you buy it and not want to wear it? i don't think many of us are buying watches and hiding them in a vault for a few decades. buy it and wear it! :)

Leighton · 11 February 2008, 02:39 PM

I like to buy watches to wear. It's interesting to note that in Eric Clapton's biography he mentions that when trying to raise funds for his yatch, his really rare and expensive Patek's were nowhere worth what had hoped.

Haroldglen · 11 February 2008, 02:41 PM

A new watch, even a Rolex, would probably not be the greatest investment......

but for yourself, you can't go wrong with a Rolex DJ.

mikey · 11 February 2008, 04:46 PM

My advice is buy the 14060 and wear it for 15-20 years and have it serviced and sell it. You get your money worth back and some worldly experiences.

Jimbits76 · 13 February 2008, 07:40 AM

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Yes, it's £2,500. But why buy a new one if you are going to store it? Better to buy an older watch and save a pile of cash. The investment doesn't have as far to climb to make a return. A good no date sub can be had for about £1,500. In 20 years from now, it won't matter if you bought it new or not.

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And for the record, I would only ever buy a watch if I would wear it. I also don't believe in storing them for the future. Rolex watches need to be worn, cherished and enjoyed.

Whoa, reign yourself in there a minute hotshot!

I said I'd register it in my son's name...that doesn't mean I wouldn't be wearing it in the meantime. Hell the only way I'd be buying another watch right now would be if I could delude my wife into thinking it was for our recently born son! Underhanded...I guess but hey, I'd be wearing a nice new 14060.

As I believe my posts stated...I'd probably invest in the OP midsize for my wife...trust me the couple of quid a rolex is gonna lose/make over the next twenty years is gonna be nothing when compared to how happy she'd be if I bought her a new Rolex!

J

11 February 2008, 01:17 PM	#31
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11 February 2008, 02:05 PM	#32
LuvMyRolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Japan Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 93	I'd get this vintage Rolex circa 1950s but it would be on my wrist regularly, not in a drawer

11 February 2008, 02:36 PM	#33
funlab "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: David Location: US Posts: 347	that's not enough money to buy anything interesting enough to be an investment. more importantly, why would you buy it and not want to wear it? i don't think many of us are buying watches and hiding them in a vault for a few decades. buy it and wear it! :)

11 February 2008, 02:41 PM	#35
Haroldglen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Harold Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 75	A new watch, even a Rolex, would probably not be the greatest investment...... but for yourself, you can't go wrong with a Rolex DJ.

11 February 2008, 04:46 PM	#36
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	My advice is buy the 14060 and wear it for 15-20 years and have it serviced and sell it. You get your money worth back and some worldly experiences.

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