Thoughts on New or “Used”?

[1665fan]

That’s why they offered it…… nobody pissing away 10k anymore

[brandrea]

As long as you trust the seller, save the 10 k

[1William]

Trusted Seller. I would just respectfully decline from the AD and not get into asking for a discount on a watch that they can not touch price wise from a Trusted Seller even with a discount. No need to tell the AD why or offer any explanation just tell them you now want whatever watch it is you want.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

For 10K, I would buy used all day if from a reliable seller and in good unpolished condition.

This

Originally Posted by East of Eden

Everybody wears a used watch

Lol….great point!

[brandrea]

As a side note … I didn’t realize the discount on this reference was so large

[John Ryan]

10k is close the premium difference on some sought after models

BLRO + WG sub together can be purchased from resellers for similar price to retail from AD

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by brandrea

As a side note … I didn’t realize the discount on this reference was so large

I bought mine for 33K which included the sales tax collected by the used watch dealer.

[ap1]

I’d ask for a Pepsi or 126500 wrapped with it

[Dave O]

Looks like there are plenty of brand new in box on Chrono24 for about 5k or more under retail. I would pursue that route (BNIB), via a trusted dealer, than to take your chances on a used one unless you are 100% sure you trust the person you are buying it from.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by sumitd

What is the advantage of buying it new at this point?

One year more warranty. Assuming the used watch is authentic, mint and has the warranty card there is no other advantage I can see.

Before going for the instant 10k saving my first move would be to ask the AD for a discount. I wouldn't get 10k off but it might come down to a price that was near enough to be acceptable. If you don't ask you don't get.

[andic]

I don't think it is a hard watch to find, the AD in Hefei offered me one in June last year and it was still there when I picked up my pepsi in October.

The only thing you could be losing is the good will of your sales rep, but maybe that won't be such a big deal in the coming months and years