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buckblue · 29 August 2010, 05:32 AM

So resale value ss vs. tt
Is the value strictly cuz of demand / desirability?

My understanding is u can sell a used ss for the same price as a tt!

What's the situation?

bobswatches · 29 August 2010, 05:36 AM

Hello,

This is often the case because the SS watches are more desirable. If you sell it to someone who will resell it then they may buy the TT and SS for the same price because the SS will, in most cases, be easier to sell.

I personally like the TT, but a lot of people seem to think it is out of style which drives the price down in the used marketplace.

-Greg

notaclctr · 29 August 2010, 05:49 AM

TT used to have , about 10-15 years ago, a great resell value in Europe. Still good in some places of the mediterranean area, just the culture of enjoying gold. I don't like the TT personally, found the bracelets wear down realtively quickly and a lot of the older generation wears TT

Tools · 29 August 2010, 08:47 AM

Supply and demand always drives the price of used goods.. What it's made of (SS vs TT, or even solid gold) is seldom a criteria, unless the objective is it's scrap value.........

LordNinja · 29 August 2010, 08:52 AM

Great question, I was thinking about this last night.

rfknauss · 29 August 2010, 09:14 AM

Basic Economics 101 ............. supply and demand.

Speed · 29 August 2010, 11:01 AM

TT may come back someday..

calibre1 · 29 August 2010, 12:21 PM

One would have thought that with the rising price of gold, TT (due to its gold content) would appreciate as well?

Guess it's not that straightforward.

QueueCumber · 29 August 2010, 12:30 PM

If the demand for TT is low, then there are not many people buying them, so then there are not many newer used ones in circulation; thus, the used market scales with the lower demand and there is a decent market for the used TTs. I bet in this way the supply and demand balance out at all levels. So, you should simply buy based on what you like and not what other people like. I would worry less about what people will buy used and worry more about what you personally desire...

yemenmocha · 29 August 2010, 01:03 PM

And of course the YG models take the largest plunges from MSRP. Right now you can find reasonably priced YG DD's.

Watch Professor · 29 August 2010, 01:13 PM

Tastes change, styles change. I wouldn't be surprised to see TT back in fashion in several years. I find them too blingy.

egzbuen · 29 August 2010, 02:00 PM

Agree with all of the above, "The Law of Supply and Demand" controls it, thus, the SS for now has better resale value.

onkyo · 29 August 2010, 03:36 PM

More buyers want SS (including myself) = higher retained value.

Shogunmaster · 29 August 2010, 03:59 PM

Personally, I'm glad. I always wanted a TT GMTii cus I like how it's just a bit of bling, without being all gold (which I think looks gaudy; but thats me), and yet still be practical in most situations. I'm coming from a Titanium Omega Seamaster (like the Bond watch but with chronograph dials additional to it), which has no bling factor at all. I don't mind a bit of attention. It's sort of the difference between wearing a suit and sweats. One just makes you look and feel better when out in the public.

Wasn't prepared to spend the money on one brand new, but the used market brought prices down enough for me to acquire one. It's gorgeous and I am so glad I got it.

29 August 2010, 05:32 AM	#1
buckblue Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: antwerp Posts: 66	Resale value: SS vs. TT So resale value ss vs. tt Is the value strictly cuz of demand / desirability? My understanding is u can sell a used ss for the same price as a tt! What's the situation?

29 August 2010, 08:47 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Supply and demand always drives the price of used goods.. What it's made of (SS vs TT, or even solid gold) is seldom a criteria, unless the objective is it's scrap value......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 August 2010, 09:14 AM	#6
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Basic Economics 101 ............. supply and demand. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

29 August 2010, 12:30 PM	#9
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	If the demand for TT is low, then there are not many people buying them, so then there are not many newer used ones in circulation; thus, the used market scales with the lower demand and there is a decent market for the used TTs. I bet in this way the supply and demand balance out at all levels. So, you should simply buy based on what you like and not what other people like. I would worry less about what people will buy used and worry more about what you personally desire... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

29 August 2010, 01:03 PM	#10
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	And of course the YG models take the largest plunges from MSRP. Right now you can find reasonably priced YG DD's. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

29 August 2010, 05:36 AM	#2
bobswatches Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Newman Daytona Posts: 344	Hello, This is often the case because the SS watches are more desirable. If you sell it to someone who will resell it then they may buy the TT and SS for the same price because the SS will, in most cases, be easier to sell. I personally like the TT, but a lot of people seem to think it is out of style which drives the price down in the used marketplace. -Greg

29 August 2010, 05:49 AM	#3
notaclctr "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Benelux Watch: smurf Posts: 113	TT used to have , about 10-15 years ago, a great resell value in Europe. Still good in some places of the mediterranean area, just the culture of enjoying gold. I don't like the TT personally, found the bracelets wear down realtively quickly and a lot of the older generation wears TT

29 August 2010, 08:52 AM	#5
LordNinja "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 116610,116233,OsQz Posts: 1,109	Great question, I was thinking about this last night.

29 August 2010, 11:01 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	TT may come back someday..

29 August 2010, 12:21 PM	#8
calibre1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: ROLEX, OMEGA Posts: 279	One would have thought that with the rising price of gold, TT (due to its gold content) would appreciate as well? Guess it's not that straightforward.

29 August 2010, 01:13 PM	#11
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Tastes change, styles change. I wouldn't be surprised to see TT back in fashion in several years. I find them too blingy.

29 August 2010, 02:00 PM	#12
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	Agree with all of the above, "The Law of Supply and Demand" controls it, thus, the SS for now has better resale value. __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

29 August 2010, 03:36 PM	#13
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	More buyers want SS (including myself) = higher retained value.

29 August 2010, 03:59 PM	#14
Shogunmaster Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 23	Personally, I'm glad. I always wanted a TT GMTii cus I like how it's just a bit of bling, without being all gold (which I think looks gaudy; but thats me), and yet still be practical in most situations. I'm coming from a Titanium Omega Seamaster (like the Bond watch but with chronograph dials additional to it), which has no bling factor at all. I don't mind a bit of attention. It's sort of the difference between wearing a suit and sweats. One just makes you look and feel better when out in the public. Wasn't prepared to spend the money on one brand new, but the used market brought prices down enough for me to acquire one. It's gorgeous and I am so glad I got it.

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