Other brands hold value?

[unknown]

Originally Posted by mb23

Offshore's arent 50% off, they tend to hover at 35-40 range. I just bought and sold a Panda at 17k a few months old. And the new releases hover in this area.

here you have 93 offshores for sale between 8.5 and 12 K euro
Listprice in Europe is around 21K for the one on leather strap

http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...GB&SETCURR=EUR


Let's say thay are between -50 % and - 35%

[kkwn98]

Originally Posted by liuk3

Who pays retail?

I do, on occasion. I'm sure others here do as well. If you want a particularly desirable and hard to find piece, or one which is a boutique only edition, then, if you want it, often you will have to pay retail for it. Nothing wrong with that.

Big savings on other pieces will balance it all out.

[mb23]

Originally Posted by unknown

here you have 93 offshores for sale between 8.5 and 12 K euro
Listprice in Europe is around 21K for the one on leather strap

http://www.chrono24.com/en/search/in...GB&SETCURR=EUR


Let's say thay are between -50 % and - 35%

Ok ok.... :)

I would say the ones you will be seeing towards the 50% range are "E" and "F" series all around the 6-12 year old mark. Generally any G serial will over around 40% off current retail and the new H series around 30-35%. So if your buying smart you are pretty much safe give or take a few percentage.

[gwalker]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Everything depends on what you pay and that includes Rolex. Pay retail on any watch and you are out big. Only exception is certain Pateks and AP LE's--other than know your watches and entry points. Buy right and buy smart!

Exactly. There are several Rolex models that don't do great used. It's all about buying right. Do this and you will most likely be good. APs IWCs and Omegas can generally be purchased with enough discount to make them smart purchases.