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SubKing · 23 February 2010, 03:12 AM

ok, my 8 month old deep sea never gets any wrist time... i been wanting to flip it for some time.. my Ad has had a sub LV forever.. i asked if they would do an even trade and my guy said for me yes he would.. he also said a rolex rep told him the LV was to be discontinued in the next year.. so it would be a smarter move to have an anniversary sub over any newer styles.. it will be very collectable.. is there any truth to this and what should i do?? should i do the trade or stick with the deepsea and all the little upgrades it has?

thanks!

DSJ · 23 February 2010, 03:15 AM

The Deep Sea has a higher value than a Submariner LV. SO, if you want to flip, sell the DS here, then find a LV here. You will likely end up with the LV and some cash in hand. An even trade at the AD is a "sucker deal," IMO.

Based on what I just looked at in our Classified section, you should be able to get at least $6.5k for your DS, assuming it's in great condition and complete. DavidSW recently offered a BNIB LV for $4,850. So worse case scenario, you should end up ahead $1,650, or service costs. Put that in some interest-bearing account and you should have money for servicing costs for life! Someone like DavidSW may be even willing to do a trade?

padi56 · 23 February 2010, 03:21 AM

Well thats not a good trade IMHO would doubt if the LV will be discontinued and would doubt if it would become really collectible perhaps in 30 or 40 years time maybe.

Tools · 23 February 2010, 03:30 AM

The LV is just a Sub with green insert and maxi dial..... It may...and I emphasize may, become collectible in a couple of decades. There is no reason to think that it will suddenly become the "one to have" when the Sub goes ceramic...

As for the Deep Sea...it will definitely become collectible... there aren't going to be nearly as many around as there will be Sub (yes, even the green one); so, as a long term speculation, the DSSD is the one to go with..

Now....hanging on to a watch for a couple of decades is not really what most folks want in a watch.. they want instant gratification. If that is your lean.......then, by all means, get the one that you intend to wear....

ParisDakarBmw · 23 February 2010, 03:35 AM

Sell everything and get a Rado!

JP500 · 23 February 2010, 03:48 AM

I think what DSJ said is best. It is not a good even trade, though it is hassle free.

My advice: hold onto it until Baselworld next month, see what transpires.

SubKing · 23 February 2010, 05:00 AM

there is just a feeling inside of me that this is going to be discontinued... i feel like i would be doing the right thing going with an older style sub with the clasp insert dial etc.. they will no longer have any reason to still make them once the new subs come out... i also want the LV new from an ad so i can have the warrenty and everything in my name..

gone-rolex-mad · 23 February 2010, 05:49 AM

Keep the DSSD!

SubKing · 23 February 2010, 05:49 AM

ok ok fine... i will... but i hope i dont regret this later down the road..

smallcandle · 23 February 2010, 05:53 AM

Keep the Deepsea. To me it is a superior watch and will continue to command a higher resale value than an LV. Also, try not to lose sight of the fact that you really should be making this decision based on which watch that you will wear and enjoy more. Let the collectability and resale values take care of themselves - you will never correctly predict them.

esm · 23 February 2010, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

The Deep Sea has a higher value than a Submariner LV. SO, if you want to flip, sell the DS here, then find a LV here. You will likely end up with the LV and some cash in hand. An even trade at the AD is a "sucker deal," IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Sell everything and get a Rado!

2 greatr advices

okay, maybe not the 2nd one

zak98 · 23 February 2010, 05:57 AM

if you decide sell deep sea, look at selling here!

mike · 23 February 2010, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

Also, try not to lose sight of the fact that you really should be making this decision based on which watch that you will wear and enjoy more. Let the collectability and resale values take care of themselves - you will never correctly predict them.

Amen.

karmatp · 23 February 2010, 07:00 AM

Even if the LV is discontinued, they will be in AD's for a year or so. I would also never buy a watch for the reasons you are giving, I buy the watch that I like most and want on my wrist. I can tell you first hand that I had a LV, liked the watch but found the green insert a little much for daily wear.

rfknauss · 23 February 2010, 07:15 AM

You can't go wrong with either a Deep Sea or an LV on your wrist. As was pointed out, the Deep Sea is a more expensive Rolex than the LV, so I am not sure an even trade would be to your advantage. That being said, you should go with the Rolex model that makes you happy. Also, as was suggested, you might want to use one of the trusted TRF dealers to buy, sell, trade.

Iceman1974 · 23 February 2010, 07:37 AM

Both great watches. If you don't want the DSSD then sell it, but be smart about it and don't take a huge loss on it trading it straight across on the LV. You CAN get a brand new one here on the forum and get the warranty still in your name and save yourself a chunk of change. Get what you want and do what you want, but again, be smart about it.

HL65 · 23 February 2010, 07:44 AM

The DSSD is worth a lot more. Why not buy a Sub LV and have both??? If you can of course--if not--hold your DSSD--you will always be able to add an LV later used.

spuds · 23 February 2010, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Sell everything and get a Rado!

.... or invest any 'change' from the deal in a Flowbee?

SubKing · 23 February 2010, 12:03 PM

how much would my 6 month old deepsea go for here on TRF?

JUSTROLEXES · 23 February 2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

The Deep Sea has a higher value than a Submariner LV. SO, if you want to flip, sell the DS here, then find a LV here. You will likely end up with the LV and some cash in hand. An even trade at the AD is a "sucker deal," IMO.

Based on what I just looked at in our Classified section, you should be able to get at least $6.5k for your DS, assuming it's in great condition and complete. DavidSW recently offered a BNIB LV for $4,850. So worse case scenario, you should end up ahead $1,650, or service costs. Put that in some interest-bearing account and you should have money for servicing costs for life! Someone like DavidSW may be even willing to do a trade?

David just gave you the best answer you can have here in that regard...

23 February 2010, 03:12 AM	#1
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	Help please!! What should i do??? ok, my 8 month old deep sea never gets any wrist time... i been wanting to flip it for some time.. my Ad has had a sub LV forever.. i asked if they would do an even trade and my guy said for me yes he would.. he also said a rolex rep told him the LV was to be discontinued in the next year.. so it would be a smarter move to have an anniversary sub over any newer styles.. it will be very collectable.. is there any truth to this and what should i do?? should i do the trade or stick with the deepsea and all the little upgrades it has? thanks!

23 February 2010, 03:15 AM	#2
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	The Deep Sea has a higher value than a Submariner LV. SO, if you want to flip, sell the DS here, then find a LV here. You will likely end up with the LV and some cash in hand. An even trade at the AD is a "sucker deal," IMO. Based on what I just looked at in our Classified section, you should be able to get at least $6.5k for your DS, assuming it's in great condition and complete. DavidSW recently offered a BNIB LV for $4,850. So worse case scenario, you should end up ahead $1,650, or service costs. Put that in some interest-bearing account and you should have money for servicing costs for life! Someone like DavidSW may be even willing to do a trade? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

23 February 2010, 03:21 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well thats not a good trade IMHO would doubt if the LV will be discontinued and would doubt if it would become really collectible perhaps in 30 or 40 years time maybe. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

23 February 2010, 03:30 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The LV is just a Sub with green insert and maxi dial..... It may...and I emphasize may, become collectible in a couple of decades. There is no reason to think that it will suddenly become the "one to have" when the Sub goes ceramic... As for the Deep Sea...it will definitely become collectible... there aren't going to be nearly as many around as there will be Sub (yes, even the green one); so, as a long term speculation, the DSSD is the one to go with.. Now....hanging on to a watch for a couple of decades is not really what most folks want in a watch.. they want instant gratification. If that is your lean.......then, by all means, get the one that you intend to wear.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 February 2010, 05:49 AM	#8
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Keep the DSSD! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

23 February 2010, 03:35 AM	#5
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Sell everything and get a Rado!

23 February 2010, 03:48 AM	#6
JP500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 221	I think what DSJ said is best. It is not a good even trade, though it is hassle free. My advice: hold onto it until Baselworld next month, see what transpires.

23 February 2010, 05:00 AM	#7
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	there is just a feeling inside of me that this is going to be discontinued... i feel like i would be doing the right thing going with an older style sub with the clasp insert dial etc.. they will no longer have any reason to still make them once the new subs come out... i also want the LV new from an ad so i can have the warrenty and everything in my name..

23 February 2010, 05:53 AM	#10
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Keep the Deepsea. To me it is a superior watch and will continue to command a higher resale value than an LV. Also, try not to lose sight of the fact that you really should be making this decision based on which watch that you will wear and enjoy more. Let the collectability and resale values take care of themselves - you will never correctly predict them.

23 February 2010, 05:57 AM	#12
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	if you decide sell deep sea, look at selling here! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

23 February 2010, 07:00 AM	#14
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Even if the LV is discontinued, they will be in AD's for a year or so. I would also never buy a watch for the reasons you are giving, I buy the watch that I like most and want on my wrist. I can tell you first hand that I had a LV, liked the watch but found the green insert a little much for daily wear. __________________ My grails:

23 February 2010, 07:15 AM	#15
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	You can't go wrong with either a Deep Sea or an LV on your wrist. As was pointed out, the Deep Sea is a more expensive Rolex than the LV, so I am not sure an even trade would be to your advantage. That being said, you should go with the Rolex model that makes you happy. Also, as was suggested, you might want to use one of the trusted TRF dealers to buy, sell, trade. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

23 February 2010, 07:37 AM	#16
Iceman1974 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Cody Location: Washington Watch: Submariner 16610LV Posts: 63	Both great watches. If you don't want the DSSD then sell it, but be smart about it and don't take a huge loss on it trading it straight across on the LV. You CAN get a brand new one here on the forum and get the warranty still in your name and save yourself a chunk of change. Get what you want and do what you want, but again, be smart about it.

23 February 2010, 07:44 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,007	The DSSD is worth a lot more. Why not buy a Sub LV and have both??? If you can of course--if not--hold your DSSD--you will always be able to add an LV later used. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 February 2010, 12:03 PM	#19
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	how much would my 6 month old deepsea go for here on TRF?

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