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Mtlguy · 23 August 2010, 11:59 AM

An AD tells me its better to buy the now discontinued 16610 Black face Rolex Submariner than the newer one

He says that true collectors like to buy late model watches at their run ends.

Any truth

Zed Homme · 23 August 2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mtlguy

An AD tells me its better to buy the now discontinued 16610 Black face Rolex Submariner than the newer one

He says that true collectors like to buy late model watches at their run ends.

Any truth

Maybe in forty years from now. At this point, the 16610 has little collectible value because rolex must have made a gigillion of them during their very long production run. Pick the one you prefer....

tulsaokusa · 23 August 2010, 12:31 PM

The AD is telling you that because the AD wants to get that watch out of his/her store and make room for the new Sub-c. Either sub is an excellent choice, but IMO the Sub-c is a superior watch - inside and out.

e n j o y

Shade · 23 August 2010, 12:35 PM

Don't listen to what your AD says... listen to what YOU want. I never give a damn on what my AD says unless it's involving the words "Discount" or "Special price" or "Priced to clear" or "Bonus/extra".

Hahaha..

R1@160@alltimes · 23 August 2010, 12:39 PM

Buy what you like - don't let anyone sway you

ObscureLight · 23 August 2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Maybe in forty years from now. At this point, the 16610 has little collectible value because rolex must have made a gigillion of them during their very long production run. Pick the one you prefer....

Yeah it's gonna take a very very long time for the 16610 to accumulate much value. The 16610 was probably the best selling watch for many years among the rolex line. Not considering datejusts of course but DJs have so many dial, bezel, bracelet variations. So the sub is pretty much the best selling model standalone meaning there are millions of subs out there circulating. Get what you want if the subs really have that much collectors value as the AD imply then you wouldn't even have the chance to have it offered to you.

mjm800 · 23 August 2010, 12:41 PM

My AD told me the same thing when I was buying my Sea-Dweller. I went there to buy a SD anyway so I didn't pay much atttention to their lame sales pitch.

chris russell · 23 August 2010, 12:41 PM

then there are ADs. :-)

Mtlguy · 23 August 2010, 12:56 PM

Thanks
I do prefer the new Submariner to the old

SLS · 23 August 2010, 01:03 PM

You lost me at "My AD told me"

Seriously buy the watch that YOU like, not what your AD tells you to buy. As stated above, the modern Rolex is in no way a collectors item, there are simply too many being produced to be rare.
Scott

Speed · 23 August 2010, 01:07 PM

Unless he is related to you...your AD is a salesperson.

springer · 23 August 2010, 01:21 PM

Get what you like and what is within the budget. Hopefully you can get some discount on the discontinued model.

Tools · 23 August 2010, 01:34 PM

Your AD is confused about collectors..........

Unless you are a collector and are purchasing a watch that you have researched and fits into your focus and direction as a collector; ignore the offhand comments of the salesman..

Get the watch that you want to put on your wrist every day for the next decade or so.

Only then will you know if the one you chose has developed any interest amongst collectors.....

23 August 2010, 11:59 AM	#1
Mtlguy Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 56	Another newbie question about buying a rolex An AD tells me its better to buy the now discontinued 16610 Black face Rolex Submariner than the newer one He says that true collectors like to buy late model watches at their run ends. Any truth

23 August 2010, 12:39 PM	#5
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Buy what you like - don't let anyone sway you __________________

23 August 2010, 12:41 PM	#7
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	My AD told me the same thing when I was buying my Sea-Dweller. I went there to buy a SD anyway so I didn't pay much atttention to their lame sales pitch. __________________

23 August 2010, 12:41 PM	#8
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	There are liars, there are damn liars, then there are ADs. :-)

23 August 2010, 01:03 PM	#10
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	You lost me at "My AD told me" Seriously buy the watch that YOU like, not what your AD tells you to buy. As stated above, the modern Rolex is in no way a collectors item, there are simply too many being produced to be rare. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

23 August 2010, 12:31 PM	#3
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	The AD is telling you that because the AD wants to get that watch out of his/her store and make room for the new Sub-c. Either sub is an excellent choice, but IMO the Sub-c is a superior watch - inside and out. e n j o y

23 August 2010, 12:35 PM	#4
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Don't listen to what your AD says... listen to what YOU want. I never give a damn on what my AD says unless it's involving the words "Discount" or "Special price" or "Priced to clear" or "Bonus/extra". Hahaha..

23 August 2010, 12:56 PM	#9
Mtlguy Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 56	Thanks I do prefer the new Submariner to the old

23 August 2010, 01:07 PM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Unless he is related to you...your AD is a salesperson.

23 August 2010, 01:21 PM	#12
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Get what you like and what is within the budget. Hopefully you can get some discount on the discontinued model. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

23 August 2010, 01:34 PM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Your AD is confused about collectors.......... Unless you are a collector and are purchasing a watch that you have researched and fits into your focus and direction as a collector; ignore the offhand comments of the salesman.. Get the watch that you want to put on your wrist every day for the next decade or so. Only then will you know if the one you chose has developed any interest amongst collectors..... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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