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QueueCumber · 8 September 2012, 12:22 PM

If you could get a watch that costs around $40,000 for 30% off (full warranty), or you could get a used one in mint condition for 40% off, but the used one had been serviced recently by the manufacturer to have a mechanical/chronometer issue fixed (9 months left on warranty), which would you pick?

It is around a $4000 difference in price between both. The used one can be picked up locally in person and the new one would be shipped by a prestigious dealer.

malarky_hk · 8 September 2012, 01:31 PM

I voted to the the used one. With 9 months of warranty left that should give you enough comfort that any problems would have been addressed by the service. And with the $4,000 savings, even if some does go wrong later on, its unlikely it service will cost more than your savings in getting the used watch.

QueueCumber · 8 September 2012, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malarky_hk

I voted to the the used one. With 9 months of warranty left that should give you enough comfort that any problems would have been addressed by the service. And with the $4,000 savings, even if some does go wrong later on, its unlikely it service will cost more than your savings in getting the used watch.

Thanks for voting and explaining your reasoning.

The boutique for this brand is also only an hour from my house, so getting it fixed would not be difficult if something did I wrong...

cedric · 8 September 2012, 01:46 PM

I will go for the used option. Main consideration is that condition is mint condition, and was just serviced by the manufacturer, and of course the savings is always good. One concern is that you mentioned is was serviced for a chronometer issue, not too sure exactly what happened there and so the problem may resurfaced later to "haunt" you.

toph · 8 September 2012, 01:49 PM

For a 40k watch , I would go new.
Cheers

QueueCumber · 8 September 2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cedric

I will go for the used option. Main consideration is that condition is mint condition, and was just serviced by the manufacturer, and of course the savings is always good. One concern is that you mentioned is was serviced for a chronometer issue, not too sure exactly what happened there and so the problem may resurfaced later to "haunt" you.

The problem resurfacing is my biggest worry, and it is the only thing keeping me from buying the used one right away. I know it was shipped to Switzerland for the repairs, and that it was repaired for free by the manufacturer as a quality control issue.

Likewise, how do I know there won't be a similar problem with the new one? Perhaps the used one has been vetted through any problems that a new one would have....

burakbrian · 8 September 2012, 02:26 PM

I would get the used one.

Ticking Away · 8 September 2012, 03:14 PM

I'm guessing that if you have $40K to spend on a watch then $4K isn't a stretch for you. Get the new one.

sushisummo · 8 September 2012, 03:24 PM

Spanking New

TSW · 8 September 2012, 03:41 PM

New!

dalip · 8 September 2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

New!

Yep

Hazelnut · 8 September 2012, 03:45 PM

Get new! 10% isn't worth losing sleep over. If it were 30% difference then maybe you should consider used.

Andad · 8 September 2012, 03:45 PM

New.

QueueCumber · 8 September 2012, 04:26 PM

I've been moving towards "new" as well by just comparing the pics between the new one and the used one. The new one is from a reputable store instead of from a person. It just feels safer overall. I will always worry that something is wrong that I don't know about with the used one!

Nonetheless, I will continue to watch the poll with interest.

cedric · 8 September 2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

The problem resurfacing is my biggest worry, and it is the only thing keeping me from buying the used one right away. I know it was shipped to Switzerland for the repairs, and that it was repaired for free by the manufacturer as a quality control issue.

Likewise, how do I know there won't be a similar problem with the new one? Perhaps the used one has been vetted through any problems that a new one would have....

If that is a concern, go for the new. Hope to see the wrist shots soon.

QueueCumber · 8 September 2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cedric

If that is a concern, go for the new. Hope to see the wrist shots soon.

I keep going back and forth in my decision. I've seen a YouTube of the used one being operated and it appears to function properly. Thankfully I don't need to decide until Monday...

bayerische · 8 September 2012, 06:07 PM

I would save the 4K and go used. If it's a minty piece anyway.

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 10:58 AM

There has to be more people frequenting this forum!

Java · 10 September 2012, 07:39 AM

For that small difference on a $40,000 watch. I would treat myself to the new watch.

subtona · 10 September 2012, 07:52 AM

new

z32turbo · 10 September 2012, 07:59 AM

New especially at 30% off.

snowpea · 10 September 2012, 04:51 PM

New for me, spending that amount of money... 10% isn't a big difference.

htc8p · 10 September 2012, 05:43 PM

$4k

is a substantial amount. i say go used. still safe with the 9 month warranty. but check it out personally before walking away

HL65 · 10 September 2012, 08:32 PM

New

View Poll Results: New or Used?
New Watch @ 30% off - full warranty	24	66.67%
Used Watch @ 40% off - repairs done - 9 month warranty	12	33.33%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

8 September 2012, 12:22 PM	#1
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	What would you do? If you could get a watch that costs around $40,000 for 30% off (full warranty), or you could get a used one in mint condition for 40% off, but the used one had been serviced recently by the manufacturer to have a mechanical/chronometer issue fixed (9 months left on warranty), which would you pick? It is around a $4000 difference in price between both. The used one can be picked up locally in person and the new one would be shipped by a prestigious dealer.

8 September 2012, 01:49 PM	#5
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	For a 40k watch , I would go new. Cheers __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 September 2012, 03:24 PM	#9
sushisummo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: JT Location: in a house....:) Watch: Hmmm......? Posts: 1,776	Spanking New __________________ Collections: -- R-O-L-E-X --AP-ROO -- P-A-N-E-R-A-I -- B-R-E-G-U-E-T -- I-W-C -- B-A-L-L -- O-T-H-E-R-S WISHLIST: Too many to list...... Member #23367

8 September 2012, 03:41 PM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	New! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 September 2012, 01:31 PM	#2
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	I voted to the the used one. With 9 months of warranty left that should give you enough comfort that any problems would have been addressed by the service. And with the $4,000 savings, even if some does go wrong later on, its unlikely it service will cost more than your savings in getting the used watch.

8 September 2012, 01:46 PM	#4
cedric Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SG Posts: 130	I will go for the used option. Main consideration is that condition is mint condition, and was just serviced by the manufacturer, and of course the savings is always good. One concern is that you mentioned is was serviced for a chronometer issue, not too sure exactly what happened there and so the problem may resurfaced later to "haunt" you.

8 September 2012, 02:26 PM	#7
burakbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: Queens/NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 37	I would get the used one.

8 September 2012, 03:14 PM	#8
Ticking Away "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 272	I'm guessing that if you have $40K to spend on a watch then $4K isn't a stretch for you. Get the new one.

8 September 2012, 03:45 PM	#12
Hazelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: SubC Date Posts: 242	Get new! 10% isn't worth losing sleep over. If it were 30% difference then maybe you should consider used.

8 September 2012, 03:45 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	New. __________________ E

8 September 2012, 04:26 PM	#14
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I've been moving towards "new" as well by just comparing the pics between the new one and the used one. The new one is from a reputable store instead of from a person. It just feels safer overall. I will always worry that something is wrong that I don't know about with the used one! Nonetheless, I will continue to watch the poll with interest.

8 September 2012, 06:07 PM	#17
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I would save the 4K and go used. If it's a minty piece anyway. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

9 September 2012, 10:58 AM	#18
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	There has to be more people frequenting this forum!

10 September 2012, 07:39 AM	#19
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	For that small difference on a $40,000 watch. I would treat myself to the new watch. __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

10 September 2012, 07:52 AM	#20
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	new __________________

10 September 2012, 07:59 AM	#21
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	New especially at 30% off. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

10 September 2012, 04:51 PM	#22
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	New for me, spending that amount of money... 10% isn't a big difference. __________________

10 September 2012, 05:43 PM	#23
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	$4k is a substantial amount. i say go used. still safe with the 9 month warranty. but check it out personally before walking away

10 September 2012, 08:32 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	New __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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