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kreslav · 28 December 2022, 05:19 AM

Hi,

I am looking to purchase 16613 to celebrate career milestone in life, after weeks of research I narrowed down my choice to 2 watches based on price, condition, location close to me and generation.

I am looking for the advice which one to pick (price is the same) based on watch condition, potential longevity and resale value.

Watch 1:
2008 M series with engraved rehaut.
Looks to me as a bit too much patina, but condition is good.

Watch 2:
2003 non-engraved with more aged dial.
More shiny (maybe different light) but has more defects on dial and bezel.

What would you, Rolex experts, chose as your daily Rolex for years to come among these two?

Thanks in advance!

tifosi · 28 December 2022, 05:25 AM

I would choose the one that is in better condition regardless of age.

Charlie Tango · 28 December 2022, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

I would choose the one that is in better condition regardless of age.

+1

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inadeje · 28 December 2022, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

I would choose the one that is in better condition regardless of age.

+1 (better overall condition including all factors, from bracelet to case, dial, bezel, etc.

SLWoodster · 28 December 2022, 05:48 AM

If price is not a huge factor, this one should be available with not too long of a wait.

George58 · 28 December 2022, 08:29 PM

2008 last year of the reference

fskywalker · 28 December 2022, 09:07 PM

2008

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MrMercedes · 28 December 2022, 09:12 PM

2008 + a new Service from Rolex

rmlovett1 · 28 December 2022, 09:38 PM

Choose the one that’s in the best condition overall, send to Rolex for service, get a new warranty, watch will look fantastic ! As far as longevity and resale value….
With proper care, it will last a lifetime….VERY few watches are a good “investment” these days unless you consider making a few hundred $$ or a couple grand on a flip, a “good” investment. Holding value…yes, your Rolex will do it better than most.

minute_man · 28 December 2022, 09:59 PM

Of the two, as they are, the 2003.

Otherwise 2008 + RSC service, which is my recommendation.

VonSomething · 28 December 2022, 10:05 PM

Would need better pictures of 2008. Is it private seller or why are they so bad?

28 December 2022, 05:19 AM	#1
kreslav "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Poland Posts: 12	Purchasing first Rolex, Looking for advice Hi, I am looking to purchase 16613 to celebrate career milestone in life, after weeks of research I narrowed down my choice to 2 watches based on price, condition, location close to me and generation. I am looking for the advice which one to pick (price is the same) based on watch condition, potential longevity and resale value. Watch 1: 2008 M series with engraved rehaut. Looks to me as a bit too much patina, but condition is good. Watch 2: 2003 non-engraved with more aged dial. More shiny (maybe different light) but has more defects on dial and bezel. What would you, Rolex experts, chose as your daily Rolex for years to come among these two? Thanks in advance! Attached Images

28 December 2022, 05:25 AM	#2
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I would choose the one that is in better condition regardless of age. __________________ Russ

28 December 2022, 09:07 PM	#7
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	2008 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

28 December 2022, 09:59 PM	#10
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	Of the two, as they are, the 2003. Otherwise 2008 + RSC service, which is my recommendation. __________________ 2FA Enabled

28 December 2022, 05:48 AM	#5
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,514	If price is not a huge factor, this one should be available with not too long of a wait.

28 December 2022, 08:29 PM	#6
George58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Home Watch: Patek Aquanaut Posts: 837	2008 last year of the reference

28 December 2022, 09:12 PM	#8
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	2008 + a new Service from Rolex

28 December 2022, 09:38 PM	#9
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Choose the one that’s in the best condition overall, send to Rolex for service, get a new warranty, watch will look fantastic ! As far as longevity and resale value…. With proper care, it will last a lifetime….VERY few watches are a good “investment” these days unless you consider making a few hundred $$ or a couple grand on a flip, a “good” investment. Holding value…yes, your Rolex will do it better than most.

28 December 2022, 10:05 PM	#11
VonSomething "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 821	Would need better pictures of 2008. Is it private seller or why are they so bad?

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