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RLXSTR · 29 January 2011, 07:10 AM

As many of you know, I deal in pre-owned Rolex's. It amazes me employees of large oil companies or any other large company still awards Rolex watches. I think it is great. What is confusing is the employee doesn't know which ones have a better value. Case in point; You have your choice of an Explorer II (black dial), two-tone mens DateJust or a stainless model, a ladies stainless DateJust with the hidden clasp Jubilee, a his and hers Oyster Perpetual ladies & Mens AirKing...then there is Cartier, Tag Heuer....and guess what I see most of the time? The his and hers matching OP and Air-King. Ugh...the least desirable.

All I do at the point is roll my eyes in my head. Oh and they give them a $10,800 limit to stay within. I do have clients that will come in and ask which Rolex "I want". Comical yes, but many would rather paint their house or buy a big screen tv or the kids need braces.

So for those getting ready to be awarded a Rolex for 20 years of service...step away from the Air-Kings and Ladies No-Dates...Step away...

Fiery · 29 January 2011, 07:18 AM

What's wrong with the Air-King?

RLXSTR · 29 January 2011, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

What's wrong with the Air-King?

As for resale..it's the slowest mover. I cringe when they walk in the door with them. DateJust are King. Along with Submariner's and Sea Dwellers. The Explorer II is the slowest mover of the sports line. At least it is in this area.

I'm selling the Air-Kings to women who want a larger watch but don't care about a Date.

dddrees · 29 January 2011, 08:36 AM

But monetary value doesn't always equate to the one that you would prefer wear or the one that speaks to you personally.

The GMT Master · 29 January 2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoustonGoldExchange

As for resale..it's the slowest mover. I cringe when they walk in the door with them. DateJust are King. Along with Submariner's and Sea Dwellers. The Explorer II is the slowest mover of the sports line. At least it is in this area.

I'm selling the Air-Kings to women who want a larger watch but don't care about a Date.

Have to agree, the Air King and Explorer IIs are very hard sells. Not as bad as the TOG, but difficult all the same. Ladies non-date models aren't too bad, but as a general trend, two-tone Lady-Datejusts are king, can't sell enough of them!

RLXSTR · 29 January 2011, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

But monetary value doesn't always equate to the one that you would prefer wear or the one that speaks to you personally.

I'm not talking personally. If I was, they are too small for my wrist, but the ladies like them as it's not too big.

Cru Jones · 29 January 2011, 09:39 AM

dunno......after twenty years of service, i think you've earned the right to pick whichever rolex you want. no judgments.

slcbbrown · 29 January 2011, 01:31 PM

Used to live in Houston. I've got to agree that DJ's probably rule. I would suggest that most folks only know about the one model and maybe the DD's-- there are a bunch in the awl bidness. $10,000 is very generous on the employer's part. One thing that not everyone knows about the oil business is the boom-bust cycle. When the oil price swoons, you can find a lot of Rolex for sale in Houston. Better to be pawning your Daytona than your AK when you need some quick cash.

Eyedoc_RSH · 29 January 2011, 02:49 PM

No platinum DD2 huh? ....oh well

bemik · 29 January 2011, 02:57 PM

I wouldn't mind any one of them!! :)

Esquire · 29 January 2011, 03:26 PM

What a pretentious and shallow post.

It's that individual's 20 year celebration. Maybe he or she does not like the DJ over the AK.

If everyone had your tastes, everyone would be wearing the same watch, which would reduce and diminish individuality and exclusivity.

chestercopperpot · 29 January 2011, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esquire

What a pretentious and shallow post.

It's that individual's 20 year celebration. Maybe he or she does not like the DJ over the AK.

If everyone had your tastes, everyone would be wearing the same watch, which would reduce and diminish individuality and exclusivity.

i kind of agree...let them buy whatever watch they want. if they want an OP or air king, great! you're getting their business and money either way.

make them feel like they're buying a daytona! they're still buying a rolex after all!

LordNinja · 29 January 2011, 06:15 PM

I know what the OP is getting at however, yes.. I agree this forum is not about resale value for everyone. I'm sure there are air-king lovers here that prefer them.

I remember when I told my mother I wanted to buy her a watch, and she could have any watch she wanted... she picked a Timex because the higher end watches she looked at did not glow when you press a button..... *shrug*

padi56 · 29 January 2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordNinja

I know what the OP is getting at however, yes.. I agree this forum is not about resale value for everyone. I'm sure there are air-king lovers here that prefer them.

I remember when I told my mother I wanted to buy her a watch, and she could have any watch she wanted... she picked a Timex because the higher end watches she looked at did not glow when you press a button..... *shrug*

Would agree with you but lately on TRF after reading the thousands of posts as a moderator.It seems now that to many Rolex is just that, $$$$£££££ and not a wrist watch anymore which IMHO is sad.In my past experience over 30 plus years of wearing Rolex watches,today many just wear the brand and there main concern and worry will this or that model go up/down in value.Like many I bought a Rolex watch knowing that with just a little bit of care that watch should last me a life time and beyond. Which was the main reason to buy and wear a Rolex not any thought of future value.

OLJR · 29 January 2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

after twenty years of service, i think you've earned the right to pick whichever rolex you want. no judgments.

Only up to a point though. Some of the models, especially those covered in diamonds, seem to be fabulously expensive.

SoCal C4S · 29 January 2011, 10:06 PM

If I had a $10k budget to work with, I would get a Deep Sea, a Sub-C, or a YM II. Just me though...

LostInTime · 30 January 2011, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esquire

What a pretentious and shallow post.

It's that individual's 20 year celebration. Maybe he or she does not like the DJ over the AK.

If everyone had your tastes, everyone would be wearing the same watch, which would reduce and diminish individuality and exclusivity.

+1, well said.

I love the way the AK looks; the white dial with arabic 3-6-9 is a beautiful watch which I would happily wear over a DJ. In fact, it is probably my second favorite Rolex model....my care o'meter of second-hand retailer opinion = 0.

AK40DJ50 · 30 January 2011, 05:51 AM

There are many reasons to like a specific Rolex - resale value is only one. An Air King given by a loved one or to recognize a special event or accomplishment may mean as much, if not more, as any other model.

Paracentesis · 30 January 2011, 06:19 AM

I really like the Air-King, and the TOG. Not a great DJ fan, though.

Gottog · 30 January 2011, 06:46 AM

I spent 10 years at my last job. All i got was a pink slip.

As a gift for 20 years of service I'll take the classic "old man" watch.
The two-tone, champagne stick dial, fluted bezel, jubilee band, Datejust.

Explorertwo · 30 January 2011, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Would agree with you but lately on TRF after reading the thousands of posts as a moderator.It seems now that to many Rolex is just that, $$$$£££££ and not a wrist watch anymore which IMHO is sad.In my past experience over 30 plus years of wearing Rolex watches,today many just wear the brand and there main concern and worry will this or that model go up/down in value.Like many I bought a Rolex watch knowing that with just a little bit of care that watch should last me a life time and beyond. Which was the main reason to buy and wear a Rolex not any thought of future value.

TRW · 30 January 2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal C4S

If I had a $10k budget to work with, I would get a Deep Sea, a Sub-C, or a YM II. Just me though...

10 Grand would only get You the YM2 Bracelet

ersnyder · 30 January 2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRW

10 Grand would only get You the YM2 Bracelet

And it would be pretty beat up!

gettocard · 30 January 2011, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

But monetary value doesn't always equate to the one that you would prefer wear or the one that speaks to you personally.

kmangino47 · 30 January 2011, 09:16 AM

Love my Airking and I am not gunna sell it so I don't care about aftermarket value...BUT if work was picking up the tab I would have the GMT ii c, (saving now for it).

I will not sell the GMT so value again means little aftermarket. My son will get the GMT and daughter the AirKing. Thats after I have loved them for many years

cody p · 30 January 2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esquire

What a pretentious and shallow post.

Glad you said it first and I totally agree.

spuds · 30 January 2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esquire

What a pretentious and shallow post.

It's that individual's 20 year celebration. Maybe he or she does not like the DJ over the AK.

If everyone had your tastes, everyone would be wearing the same watch, which would reduce and diminish individuality and exclusivity.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chestercopperpot

i kind of agree...let them buy whatever watch they want. if they want an OP or air king, great! you're getting their business and money either way.

make them feel like they're buying a daytona! they're still buying a rolex after all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Would agree with you but lately on TRF after reading the thousands of posts as a moderator.It seems now that to many Rolex is just that, $$$$£££££ and not a wrist watch anymore which IMHO is sad.In my past experience over 30 plus years of wearing Rolex watches,today many just wear the brand and there main concern and worry will this or that model go up/down in value.Like many I bought a Rolex watch knowing that with just a little bit of care that watch should last me a life time and beyond. Which was the main reason to buy and wear a Rolex not any thought of future value.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostInTime

+1, well said.

I love the way the AK looks; the white dial with arabic 3-6-9 is a beautiful watch which I would happily wear over a DJ. In fact, it is probably my second favorite Rolex model....my care o'meter of second-hand retailer opinion = 0.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK40DJ50

There are many reasons to like a specific Rolex - resale value is only one. An Air King given by a loved one or to recognize a special event or accomplishment may mean as much, if not more, as any other model.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

Glad you said it first and I totally agree.

Jeez guys you've totally missed the OP's point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoustonGoldExchange

As many of you know, I deal in pre-owned Rolex's...

The OP's simply saying that these people have been offered a choice of watch for thrir long-service which they would rather cash in & have the money instead.

& if that's their chosen course of action he'll simply give them more money for a DJ than an Air King.

Read the thread properly before getting sanctimonious eh chaps??

cody p · 30 January 2011, 10:45 AM

Hey spuds I'm not quite sure it reads as you say it does. And I'll leave it at that.

spuds · 30 January 2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

Hey spuds I'm not quite sure it reads as you say it does. And I'll leave it at that.

Well I apologise to anyone concrened if I've read it wrong & misinterpreted the OP's intent, but (especially when it comes to 'forum talk') I'm a great believer in giving people the benefit of the doubt if something can be interpreted in two ways.

kkwn98 · 30 January 2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Jeez guys you've totally missed the OP's point.

The OP's simply saying that these people have been offered a choice of watch for thrir long-service which they would rather cash in & have the money instead.

& if that's their chosen course of action he'll simply give them more money for a DJ than an Air King.

Read the thread properly before getting sanctimonious eh chaps??

I consider myself to have read the OP's post properly. I don't see any of the the meanings you've found.

Let me highlight the salient points for you:

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoustonGoldExchange

Case in point; You have your choice of an Explorer II (black dial), two-tone mens DateJust or a stainless model, a ladies stainless DateJust with the hidden clasp Jubilee, a his and hers Oyster Perpetual ladies & Mens AirKing...then there is Cartier, Tag Heuer....and guess what I see most of the time? The his and hers matching OP and Air-King. Ugh...the least desirable.

All I do at the point is roll my eyes in my head.

So for those getting ready to be awarded a Rolex for 20 years of service...step away from the Air-Kings and Ladies No-Dates...Step away...

No matter how you look at it, a really unfortunate post.

29 January 2011, 07:10 AM	#1
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	If you are awarded your choice of Rolex... As many of you know, I deal in pre-owned Rolex's. It amazes me employees of large oil companies or any other large company still awards Rolex watches. I think it is great. What is confusing is the employee doesn't know which ones have a better value. Case in point; You have your choice of an Explorer II (black dial), two-tone mens DateJust or a stainless model, a ladies stainless DateJust with the hidden clasp Jubilee, a his and hers Oyster Perpetual ladies & Mens AirKing...then there is Cartier, Tag Heuer....and guess what I see most of the time? The his and hers matching OP and Air-King. Ugh...the least desirable. All I do at the point is roll my eyes in my head. Oh and they give them a $10,800 limit to stay within. I do have clients that will come in and ask which Rolex "I want". Comical yes, but many would rather paint their house or buy a big screen tv or the kids need braces. So for those getting ready to be awarded a Rolex for 20 years of service...step away from the Air-Kings and Ladies No-Dates...Step away... __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

29 January 2011, 08:36 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	But monetary value doesn't always equate to the one that you would prefer wear or the one that speaks to you personally. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 January 2011, 02:57 PM	#10
bemik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Tommy Location: Seoul, Korea Watch: 116520 Black Posts: 337	I wouldn't mind any one of them!! :) __________________ Everything happens for a reason. But some things just happen.

29 January 2011, 03:26 PM	#11
Esquire "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gator Country Watch: GMT-II Ceramic Posts: 266	What a pretentious and shallow post. It's that individual's 20 year celebration. Maybe he or she does not like the DJ over the AK. If everyone had your tastes, everyone would be wearing the same watch, which would reduce and diminish individuality and exclusivity. __________________ GMT-IIc, SMP, 312 Go Gators!

29 January 2011, 10:06 PM	#16
SoCal C4S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: RJ Location: The MidWest Watch: SD43 Posts: 324	If I had a $10k budget to work with, I would get a Deep Sea, a Sub-C, or a YM II. Just me though... __________________ NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM!!! Current Rotation: PAM 564Q, Lum-Tec Combat B17, Citizen Promaster Diver, Seiko SNA225 "Daytona", Greg Stevens Designs GSD-1

29 January 2011, 07:18 AM	#2
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	What's wrong with the Air-King?

29 January 2011, 09:39 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	dunno......after twenty years of service, i think you've earned the right to pick whichever rolex you want. no judgments.

29 January 2011, 01:31 PM	#8
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Used to live in Houston. I've got to agree that DJ's probably rule. I would suggest that most folks only know about the one model and maybe the DD's-- there are a bunch in the awl bidness. $10,000 is very generous on the employer's part. One thing that not everyone knows about the oil business is the boom-bust cycle. When the oil price swoons, you can find a lot of Rolex for sale in Houston. Better to be pawning your Daytona than your AK when you need some quick cash.

29 January 2011, 02:49 PM	#9
Eyedoc_RSH "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: So Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 104	No platinum DD2 huh? ....oh well

29 January 2011, 06:15 PM	#13
LordNinja "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 116610,116233,OsQz Posts: 1,109	I know what the OP is getting at however, yes.. I agree this forum is not about resale value for everyone. I'm sure there are air-king lovers here that prefer them. I remember when I told my mother I wanted to buy her a watch, and she could have any watch she wanted... she picked a Timex because the higher end watches she looked at did not glow when you press a button..... shrug

30 January 2011, 05:51 AM	#18
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	There are many reasons to like a specific Rolex - resale value is only one. An Air King given by a loved one or to recognize a special event or accomplishment may mean as much, if not more, as any other model. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

30 January 2011, 06:19 AM	#19
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	I really like the Air-King, and the TOG. Not a great DJ fan, though.

30 January 2011, 06:46 AM	#20
Gottog Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 168	All i got was a pink slip. I spent 10 years at my last job. All i got was a pink slip. As a gift for 20 years of service I'll take the classic "old man" watch. The two-tone, champagne stick dial, fluted bezel, jubilee band, Datejust.

30 January 2011, 09:16 AM	#25
kmangino47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boonton USA Watch: 16600 SD Z Posts: 60	Love my Airking and I am not gunna sell it so I don't care about aftermarket value...BUT if work was picking up the tab I would have the GMT ii c, (saving now for it). I will not sell the GMT so value again means little aftermarket. My son will get the GMT and daughter the AirKing. Thats after I have loved them for many years

30 January 2011, 10:45 AM	#28
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	Hey spuds I'm not quite sure it reads as you say it does. And I'll leave it at that.

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