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27 July 2011, 10:50 AM | #1 |
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What is the most you would pay your dream Rolex?
Shut me down if this has been asked previously, but can find no such thread.
What is max you would pay for your dream Rolex, and what model is it? We have many experienced people on this forum; some have paid serious money for their models. Others seem to have a broad collection, for which they may not have paid a tremendous amount for any particular model. And others are like me, with one model only purchased under $10K. The value is all relative to the eye of the beholder, of course. Would be interesting to see what the bell curve of responses is in the forum. I am sure some would budget over $50K-$75K or more. For me, probably $15K for a classic Daytona panda (not that I can get it for that-- but that's exactly what I am asking--what model and how much). Thoughts?
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27 July 2011, 10:55 AM | #2 |
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I would never spend more than 10K on a watch.
Currently none of my watches cost me more that 6K I like to stay in the 5k range but for a dream watch I would fork over 10K...which probably means I'll never own a dream watch.
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27 July 2011, 10:58 AM | #3 |
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I paid 12K for my 116520 Daytona and that's as high as I would go.
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27 July 2011, 10:59 AM | #4 |
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I don't have a Rolex yet. My dream watch is a 16610 Rolex Submariner. I'd like to stay under $5,000 for it. I've seen a bunch of 16610 under 4.5K on TRF!
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27 July 2011, 11:01 AM | #5 |
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$150. I have a coupon.
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27 July 2011, 11:02 AM | #6 |
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10k is my limit. That's why I got my DSSD. I would love to get a YII yellow gold but i don't see that in my near future.
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27 July 2011, 11:16 AM | #7 |
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I'd pay $35,000 today. I'm hoping for a Groupon on the model.
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27 July 2011, 11:19 AM | #8 |
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27 July 2011, 11:23 AM | #9 |
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I agree. I got mine when it was $9250 though. Rolex's are really getting stupid expensive. But then again if you love something you love something. I have too many hobbies that are wayyyy to expensive to spend $25k on a watch. Then again the $25k watch might still be worth something in 30 years.
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27 July 2011, 11:23 AM | #10 |
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I would spend about 10k at the most for my dream watch, I would love a 18038 or a 18238 they are not as expensive as the 118238.
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27 July 2011, 11:32 AM | #11 |
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27 July 2011, 11:35 AM | #12 |
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most id spend is 40k on a day date II platinum
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27 July 2011, 12:18 PM | #13 |
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200k
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a nice plat DDII, i let you imagine the price of that... cause I'm having trouble processing the digits.
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27 July 2011, 12:38 PM | #15 |
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$60K US, last I looked!
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27 July 2011, 12:49 PM | #16 |
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10k.
If I win the lottery, the budget is unlimited.
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27 July 2011, 01:27 PM | #17 |
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20k USD is the most I'd spend on a watch.
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27 July 2011, 01:38 PM | #18 |
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No matter how wealthy I became, I would never spend more than 10-15K on a Rolex. It's my favorite brand and I love them, but for me they make great everyday watches. Once you get passed 15K, there are superior watches to be had IMO.
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27 July 2011, 02:04 PM | #20 |
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I paid MSRP ($11250) for my grail, an SS Daytona. Anything that follows from now on will be less than that..hopefully.
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27 July 2011, 02:05 PM | #21 |
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100 BILLION DOLLARS !!!!!!!!!!
I will buy all the Rolex's(es) in the world then re-sale them a double the cost
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27 July 2011, 02:08 PM | #22 |
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At this point, I couldn't see paying more than 8k for a watch. I've got other priorities as I support a family of five. And any watch I buy would be paid for in cash.
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27 July 2011, 02:10 PM | #23 |
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Hard one guys, maybe not more than 30k even if I am really tempted but then we all know what temptations do to people:)
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27 July 2011, 02:11 PM | #24 |
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I've spent SGP $9800 on my DJ II. Don't think I'm willing to spend anymore than that.
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27 July 2011, 02:45 PM | #26 |
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You'll scare alot of memebrs away if you did tell Ken.
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27 July 2011, 02:46 PM | #27 |
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Currently.....my top $ would be MSRP for a new TT Sub or GMT. But, would hope to get a discount to somewhere less than $11K.
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27 July 2011, 11:24 PM | #28 |
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I paid S$8k for my V series Sub.
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27 July 2011, 11:30 PM | #29 |
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Most I would spend on any watch is $10k
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27 July 2011, 11:51 PM | #30 |
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My dream watch would be a Masterpiece with Diamond bezel/dial and bracelet. It retails around about £190,000.00
Obviously that is stupid money... I would buy it if I have the cash... My "reasonable" dream watch would be a WG daytona with diamond hour markers.. I think its about £18,000.00 - Dino
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