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29 May 2018, 11:31 AM
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Paying full retail for Explorer 39 mm
Hi guys,
I would like your opinion on this: what do you think about paying full retail for a current generation explorer 1 39 mm? I can't get a discount where I live and I don't love the idea of buying pre-owned. After taxes I am looking at 6500 USD. Will the watch retain its value bought at this price? (I am not thinking about reselling it soon, I just want the peace of mind of knowing that my investment would be somewhat safe). Thank you. |
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29 May 2018, 11:34 AM
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I would do it. It's hard enough to get any SS as is today, and although Exp 1 may be one of the easier ones to locate, it's still not a bad deal to pay just MSRP. Don't want to pass up the opportunity now to have it vs. trying to save maybe 5% discount?
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29 May 2018, 11:38 AM
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Buy the watches you want to wear.
Invest long term in blue chip stocks. Post photos tomorrow evening of the watch after it’s unboxed. 
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29 May 2018, 11:48 AM
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You would loose about a grand buying at that price but if you like the watch who cares.Its worth it.
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29 May 2018, 11:56 AM
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29 May 2018, 11:58 AM
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My favorite watch I own. Buy it. They are gettting harder to find.
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29 May 2018, 11:58 AM
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Buy the watch to wear and if it does alright in the long run that's great. In the current watch collecting climate, any SS professional series watch is a catch. Will it retain its value in the long term...better than many other brands sure, but for strict investment purposes, you're better off parking your cash in stocks, bonds, even some precious metals.
Rolex just happens to retain its value better than many brands, but I wouldn't consider them as a means of investing. Its similar to an AP or Patek in the sense you won't really 'lose' much if any if you decide to sell/trade. My .02 on the topic. |
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29 May 2018, 11:59 AM
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29 May 2018, 12:00 PM
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That's the same price trusted sellers are asking for one. I'd say do it.
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29 May 2018, 12:23 PM
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Buy it and enjoy it, that in itself is a great investment
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29 May 2018, 12:35 PM
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I appreciate everyone's take on this!
Just to be clear, I am not looking to make money on the watch. I understand it is not an investment. What I meant is I just want to make sure most of the value will be retained. That's one of the big things about Rolex. We all know that they are overpriced, but as long as they retain value that doesn't matter as much, because in case you want to sell it you recover most / all your money. |
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29 May 2018, 12:36 PM
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^^^^this. I paid MSRP from a local AD. No regrets. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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29 May 2018, 12:38 PM
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Do it. I just bought mine on Saturday from an AD. As for the retaining money part, keep in mind that you will almost always lose some money if you engage with a third party (seller/shop) because they also have to make their margin.
 
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29 May 2018, 12:55 PM
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Sounds like a fair deal to me. I'd say do it.
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29 May 2018, 12:58 PM
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I believe I paid $6500 even out the door for mine in 2016 so that sounds reasonable. It's a nice watch I love mine and is a great starter piece
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29 May 2018, 01:01 PM
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Never pay retail... never...
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29 May 2018, 01:06 PM
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Go for it!!! I hope to see some incoming shots too!!!
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29 May 2018, 01:54 PM
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I paid retail for my Explorer, go for it.
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29 May 2018, 01:57 PM
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I paid full retail for mine in November and have no regrets. Enjoy it!
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29 May 2018, 02:05 PM
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The MOST discount you could hope for is 10%. $650. In the grand scheme of things that is not much really. If you like the watch buy it. If it was important enough to save money you would buy used. But it seems more important to buy new, therefore you may the new price.
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29 May 2018, 03:42 PM
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Paying full retail for Explorer 39 mm
See the watch
Want the watch Buy the watch Happy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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29 May 2018, 04:01 PM
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29 May 2018, 04:18 PM
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It's a solid, steel Rolex, MSRP is fine.
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29 May 2018, 05:34 PM
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I paid full retail in the UK a few weeks ago - £4,800. I had a quick look on chrono 24 and used models from 2017/18 are between 0-15% less that MSRP. So I was more than happy to pay full price for my own new model.
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29 May 2018, 09:09 PM
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Go get it. It is a fair price and while it is not an investment you can get most of your money back out should you need too.
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29 May 2018, 09:29 PM
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Buy it and don't look back.
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29 May 2018, 10:12 PM
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29 May 2018, 10:27 PM
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Local AD is at $6,200 plus tax (or shipping to another state) here. So $6,500 all in is a good deal.
As long as you like the watch you're good to go
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29 May 2018, 10:29 PM
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I don't get it. David has one for $5950. Barely used. Why on earth would you pay full retail.
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29 May 2018, 10:42 PM
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Pre owned V's full retail price.
I'm on a tight budget and I don't like the thought of losing money on a high end item that I've just bought.
I found the 114270 Explorer as a full set (36mm) that I was looking for and entered in to negotiations with the private seller, I managed to buy it for £800 less the going preowned price. have a shop around unless disposable funds isn't an issue.
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