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Jawilkins35 · 11 March 2015, 03:54 AM

I am interested in buying a Daytona Zenith Movement S series.
I have been looking on some good reputable sites like Bobs watches and others. It seems like if you look pretty well you can find a used one in good condition for about $10000 - 10500.
For instance there is one for sale in Az. (Not local to me) for 10300. This one is used and does not come with a box or papers.
On the other hand, I found a local shop with a brand new never worn white dial Zenith Movement with original box and papers. This watch was never worn but I am unsure if the series (they are checking) and they are asking 13000 before tax.
In your opinion is that a good deal for that watch? I have done a lot of reading on them and know I want that particular watch. Is it worth it to pay a little more money to get something that I can see in person as opposed to something I can only see pictures of??

Thank you.

** I just want to clarify my questions a little because maybe I was too wordy but everyone is posting comments that are not quite the answers I am looking for

My question is - Is a Daytona Zenith, U series, brand new never worn, original box and paperwork, unsigned papers with no owner, from an AD worth $12750 plus tax.
This AD is local to me and I can go there to see the watch.
What is the actual rate for this watch in this condition?
Should I just buy a used one for $3000 less?
Will the new one loose value as soon as I buy it because it will then be considered used?

Thanks

ems12 · 11 March 2015, 04:33 AM

I am sure others will disagree with me but IMO

If you have never owned a Rolex in your life and you're looking for your first I would by from a AD. This way you don't get burned.

You get a warranty in your name and you can buy with confidence.

Then if you want a second Rolex you can buy second hand from the sellers here or a trusted source.

But that's just what I would do.

Clay · 11 March 2015, 04:42 AM

Are you talking about a SS Daytona...???

Jawilkins35 · 11 March 2015, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

Are you talking about a SS Daytona...???

Yes bran new from a trusted store local . Never worn .. It's a u series .. Original paper work in all it gets sighted in my name on the paper work .. She wants 12,750.00 pulse tax ..

tkerrmd · 11 March 2015, 05:04 AM

I would rather have a new one for that price but if that is the watch you want and are looking for only you can decide if it is worth it

AK797 · 11 March 2015, 05:04 AM

Yes worth paying a bit more to get one in person for peace of mind, esp if it's not from an AD and therefore a used model.

Jawilkins35 · 11 March 2015, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Yes worth paying a bit more to get one in person for peace of mind, esp if it's not from an AD and therefore a used model.

It's not used .. It's bran spanking new never warn still in box old stock .. I just thinking by a mint used one for 11,000 or less .. But it's a pain in the but .

locutus49 · 11 March 2015, 05:09 AM

As a new Rolex buyer, you should buy from an authorized dealer to make sure it is completely genuine. If it were me, I would buy a brand new Daytona with in house movement, but I guess you like the Zenith.

brandrea · 11 March 2015, 05:11 AM

I'd buy from an AD in this case. Peace of mind is priceless, not that there aren't good sellers here.

Jawilkins35 · 11 March 2015, 05:11 AM

It's bran new and it is from a authorized dealer

Jawilkins35 · 11 March 2015, 06:58 AM

Bump please ...

AK797 · 11 March 2015, 11:12 PM

OK so try and get $1k off the new one, I presume they've had it for a while. You will take a loss if you don't get a discount so then the maths is up to you.

Brandon(phila) · 11 March 2015, 11:20 PM

Actually I think that is pretty awesome that they actually have a 15 + year old watch that is NOS.
The only problem is...it has been sitting around that long and may need service. You typically see 5 year NOS for sale. I wouldn't worry as much about those.

Maybe talk to a watchmaker if a watch has not ran in 15 years...if it's ok or needs lubrication or gaskets dried out...not sure b/c I am not a watchmaker.

But if your dead set on the zenith version of the Daytona.....I think it's a great opportunity to be the first owner....but ask questions about warranty or if should have some sort of service.
Good luck and report back

Jack T · 11 March 2015, 11:28 PM

My experience with a local AD has been excellent. Very good prices, buy with confidence and I get great follow up service if needed.

For a first purchase, to me the peace of mind is worth it. And there still might be a bit of room on the AD price. Do it and enjoy your watch

Jawilkins35 · 12 March 2015, 11:16 AM

I decided to go another way .. I bought a new 2015 black face for 11,000.000 out no tax .. I'm stoked .. I should have the watch by Saturday. .. I'm happy I wanted a zenith movement .. But perhaps I'll save and by another for an long term investment .. Thanks guys and girls I'l l post some picks ..

11 March 2015, 03:54 AM	#1
Jawilkins35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 8	First time Rolex buyer with questions - please help I am interested in buying a Daytona Zenith Movement S series. I have been looking on some good reputable sites like Bobs watches and others. It seems like if you look pretty well you can find a used one in good condition for about $10000 - 10500. For instance there is one for sale in Az. (Not local to me) for 10300. This one is used and does not come with a box or papers. On the other hand, I found a local shop with a brand new never worn white dial Zenith Movement with original box and papers. This watch was never worn but I am unsure if the series (they are checking) and they are asking 13000 before tax. In your opinion is that a good deal for that watch? I have done a lot of reading on them and know I want that particular watch. Is it worth it to pay a little more money to get something that I can see in person as opposed to something I can only see pictures of?? Thank you. ** I just want to clarify my questions a little because maybe I was too wordy but everyone is posting comments that are not quite the answers I am looking for My question is - Is a Daytona Zenith, U series, brand new never worn, original box and paperwork, unsigned papers with no owner, from an AD worth $12750 plus tax. This AD is local to me and I can go there to see the watch. What is the actual rate for this watch in this condition? Should I just buy a used one for $3000 less? Will the new one loose value as soon as I buy it because it will then be considered used? Thanks Last edited by Jawilkins35; 11 March 2015 at 05:18 AM.. Reason: Need to clarify some things

11 March 2015, 11:28 PM	#14
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	My experience with a local AD has been excellent. Very good prices, buy with confidence and I get great follow up service if needed. For a first purchase, to me the peace of mind is worth it. And there still might be a bit of room on the AD price. Do it and enjoy your watch __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

11 March 2015, 04:33 AM	#2
ems12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Watch: DSSD Posts: 117	I am sure others will disagree with me but IMO If you have never owned a Rolex in your life and you're looking for your first I would by from a AD. This way you don't get burned. You get a warranty in your name and you can buy with confidence. Then if you want a second Rolex you can buy second hand from the sellers here or a trusted source. But that's just what I would do.

11 March 2015, 04:42 AM	#3
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Are you talking about a SS Daytona...???

11 March 2015, 05:04 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I would rather have a new one for that price but if that is the watch you want and are looking for only you can decide if it is worth it

11 March 2015, 05:04 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes worth paying a bit more to get one in person for peace of mind, esp if it's not from an AD and therefore a used model.

11 March 2015, 05:09 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	As a new Rolex buyer, you should buy from an authorized dealer to make sure it is completely genuine. If it were me, I would buy a brand new Daytona with in house movement, but I guess you like the Zenith.

11 March 2015, 05:11 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	I'd buy from an AD in this case. Peace of mind is priceless, not that there aren't good sellers here.

11 March 2015, 06:58 AM	#11
Jawilkins35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 8	Bump please ...

11 March 2015, 11:12 PM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	OK so try and get $1k off the new one, I presume they've had it for a while. You will take a loss if you don't get a discount so then the maths is up to you.

11 March 2015, 11:20 PM	#13
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	Actually I think that is pretty awesome that they actually have a 15 + year old watch that is NOS. The only problem is...it has been sitting around that long and may need service. You typically see 5 year NOS for sale. I wouldn't worry as much about those. Maybe talk to a watchmaker if a watch has not ran in 15 years...if it's ok or needs lubrication or gaskets dried out...not sure b/c I am not a watchmaker. But if your dead set on the zenith version of the Daytona.....I think it's a great opportunity to be the first owner....but ask questions about warranty or if should have some sort of service. Good luck and report back

12 March 2015, 11:16 AM	#15
Jawilkins35 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 8	I decided to go another way .. I bought a new 2015 black face for 11,000.000 out no tax .. I'm stoked .. I should have the watch by Saturday. .. I'm happy I wanted a zenith movement .. But perhaps I'll save and by another for an long term investment .. Thanks guys and girls I'l l post some picks ..

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