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Old 17 May 2008, 08:55 PM   #31
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I would go for a brand new one rather than one a few years old. I don't think over £2,500 for a watch that is a few years old is enough of a discount. Why not pay the extra and have it brand new? If you're spending £2,500 what's an extra £600 odd?

But if you are worried about the credit crunch then watches are the last thing we should all be buying. But who am I to talk - I am the worst when it comes to spending money. Seize the day I say!

But whichever you decide - new or old - I hope you love it!
"Seize the day" I'm realising this more & more. Another consequence of getting old(er).

You're dead right about the price variation. But anywhere I can save money on this purchase will make life alot easier at home!
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Old 17 May 2008, 09:53 PM   #32
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Before the discontinuation I would have said that the SS Sub Date would be easier to resell than the SD. But now that the SD is no more made, I bet that the SD will become more desirable than the SS Sub Date, maybe not just now but in near future.
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Old 17 May 2008, 11:49 PM   #33
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I would go for a brand new one rather than one a few years old. I don't think over £2,500 for a watch that is a few years old is enough of a discount. Why not pay the extra and have it brand new? If you're spending £2,500 what's an extra £600 odd?

But if you are worried about the credit crunch then watches are the last thing we should all be buying. But who am I to talk - I am the worst when it comes to spending money. Seize the day I say!

But whichever you decide - new or old - I hope you love it!
I agree with what you say, however in my financial situation £600 means the difference in having my Rollie or not. It makes a big difference. Which is why I say, when purchasing from WOS like I did, it was just like having BNIB, simply because of the excellent job Bexley RSC did on the service and refurb, and WOS policy on selling pre-owned.
It was a good experience and one I highly commend.
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Old 18 May 2008, 12:03 AM   #34
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must be a thing about early forties...I got myself a nice new SD and then got a Suzuki Bandit 1200! (wife says thats fine as there is plenty life insurance!).Credit crunch,wassat then? what do you mean petrols £1.20 a litre...doh!
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Old 18 May 2008, 12:33 AM   #35
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must be a thing about early forties...I got myself a nice new SD and then got a Suzuki Bandit 1200! (wife says thats fine as there is plenty life insurance!).Credit crunch,wassat then? what do you mean petrols £1.20 a litre...doh!

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Old 18 May 2008, 01:08 AM   #36
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in the words of an little known Aberdonian poet.."just f'kin dae it!!". mate of mine died in Feb,41 yrs old,wife and 2 kids...enjoy it while it lasts you only get one shot so do it right !
industry motto is "he who dies with the most toys wins!"
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Old 18 May 2008, 07:51 AM   #37
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in the words of an little known Aberdonian poet.."just f'kin dae it!!". mate of mine died in Feb,41 yrs old,wife and 2 kids...enjoy it while it lasts you only get one shot so do it right !
industry motto is "he who dies with the most toys wins!"
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Old 18 May 2008, 08:03 AM   #38
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I just sold my 2007 Z for £2,425 - a month later the RRP went up 10% DOH !!

Plenty of spanking new ones available for £3,000 if you look around.
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Old 18 May 2008, 05:21 PM   #39
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I would say try and find a BNIB on for sale on newturfers or here, you should be able to get it for 2.5k. I paid 2150 for a brand new one a few months ago.
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