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iAmVice · 2 July 2016, 08:37 AM

Which watch do you think is the smartest buy right now, whether vintage, an old model, or brand new?

joe100 · 2 July 2016, 08:44 AM

No watch is a good investment, ever

Etschell · 2 July 2016, 08:49 AM

Depends on the purchase price

And1dre · 2 July 2016, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

no watch is a good investment, ever

+1

WhatTheDeuce · 2 July 2016, 08:56 AM

The one you don't purchase for an investment...

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jschmidtdmd · 2 July 2016, 09:00 AM

I certainly don't consider watches an "investment", but they are a tangible item that hold value somewhat better than other potential material purchases.

I am not sure how many things you can sell for reasonable depreciation while enjoying them daily. Obviously real estate is one of those in the right markets.

Anyway, just my thoughts,.

Rebel · 2 July 2016, 09:01 AM

Watches aren't investments.....to me.

SemperFi · 2 July 2016, 09:14 AM

I really don't get all of these threads asking about watches as investments. Surely there are countless other investment vehicles that offer a better return for your money.
You either like a watch for the marvel of engineering it represents or you don't. If you like it enough you'll buy it and enjoy wearing it.
Just my thoughts and feel free to disagree.

swils8610 · 2 July 2016, 09:29 AM

Best watch investment? Don't buy one for an investment!

codecow · 2 July 2016, 09:30 AM

5131r - me personally
Graves or Packard Patek if you're wealthy

malarky_hk · 2 July 2016, 09:33 AM

Right now. I'd say the SS ceramic Daytona if you can get one at Msrp you could prolly flip it for a small profit.

vman · 2 July 2016, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

No watch is a good investment, ever

Thread in one.

When you spend money on a watch, that money cannot be spent on other investments that may bring better ROI.

mannyv11 · 2 July 2016, 09:44 AM

a used SS ceramic submariner, would be pretty hard to lose money. You might make a small percentage in the long run but short run you won't lose any.

As others have said no watch should be viewed as an investment, but you can minimize losses.

GB-man · 2 July 2016, 09:47 AM

Full Rosegold AP baby

dddl · 2 July 2016, 09:50 AM

As has been said in different ways ... a watch is not an invest!

Abdullah71601 · 2 July 2016, 09:50 AM

Timex Expedition. Guaranteed not to lose more than $38 to depreciation. And better lume than any Rolex.

Heo2 · 2 July 2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Timex Expedition. Guaranteed not to lose more than $38 to depreciation. And better lume than any Rolex.

So true

Snow-Dweller · 2 July 2016, 10:33 AM

£ Sterling.....cheap at present. Doesn't tell the time, but a good bet!

Chadridv · 2 July 2016, 11:01 AM

It seems, to be fair the question should be which watch is not the worst investment? John makes a good point. They're not "investments" but in comparison to cars, motorcycles, boats and countless other potential luxury items, there's not much that can compete.

Dr. Robert · 2 July 2016, 11:05 AM

You gotta hang on to them, I bought 2 1655 explorer 2s back in 1973, US$300 each, they're worth a bit more now......but US real Estate is a better investment

dddrees · 2 July 2016, 11:10 AM

You mean the watch that you buy that's worth 10X the amount you paid at the end of the year? You mean that watch that you buy that's worth 100X the amount you paid at the end of the decade? You mean the watch that's such a good investment that we all wished we knew what it was? You mean that watch?

Kingair · 2 July 2016, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Timex Expedition. Guaranteed not to lose more than $38 to depreciation. And better lume than any Rolex.

singe89 · 2 July 2016, 12:12 PM

The one you're going to enjoy wearing the most! The watch you get the most enjoyment out of wearing is worth more than the $$$ spent.

busytimmy · 2 July 2016, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

The one you're going to enjoy wearing the most! The watch you get the most enjoyment out of wearing is worth more than the $$$ spent.

+1000

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Javier2.0t · 2 July 2016, 01:13 PM

Leopard Daytona. Trust me, I'm from the future.

denmanproject · 2 July 2016, 01:26 PM

Pick up a Seiko 5 and log out!

ghotihead2001 · 2 July 2016, 01:37 PM

A 116500 for retail price...

DocHorton · 2 July 2016, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ghotihead2001

A 116500 for retail price...

Bingo.....buy and flip for an instant 20% profit.

Otherwise I would go with a Red Sub or a 5 digit Y or F serial anniversary LV.

dera · 2 July 2016, 03:54 PM

5167 on strap from the UK. Retails for 12500ish USD with current GBP, sells for 17ish in TRF. Good luck finding one though :(

Danny83 · 2 July 2016, 04:06 PM

Patek 5270g-019

2 July 2016, 08:37 AM	#1
iAmVice "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Germany Posts: 75	RIGHT NOW – what is the best watch investment you can make? Which watch do you think is the smartest buy right now, whether vintage, an old model, or brand new?

2 July 2016, 08:44 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	No watch is a good investment, ever __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

2 July 2016, 08:49 AM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Depends on the purchase price __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

2 July 2016, 08:56 AM	#5
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	The one you don't purchase for an investment... Sent from half way through the Kessel Run using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

2 July 2016, 09:00 AM	#6
jschmidtdmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: Denver Posts: 2,294	I certainly don't consider watches an "investment", but they are a tangible item that hold value somewhat better than other potential material purchases. I am not sure how many things you can sell for reasonable depreciation while enjoying them daily. Obviously real estate is one of those in the right markets. Anyway, just my thoughts,. __________________ Watches!

2 July 2016, 09:01 AM	#7
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Watches aren't investments.....to me. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

2 July 2016, 09:14 AM	#8
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I really don't get all of these threads asking about watches as investments. Surely there are countless other investment vehicles that offer a better return for your money. You either like a watch for the marvel of engineering it represents or you don't. If you like it enough you'll buy it and enjoy wearing it. Just my thoughts and feel free to disagree.

2 July 2016, 09:29 AM	#9
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Best watch investment? Don't buy one for an investment!

2 July 2016, 09:30 AM	#10
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,196	5131r - me personally Graves or Packard Patek if you're wealthy

2 July 2016, 09:33 AM	#11
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Right now. I'd say the SS ceramic Daytona if you can get one at Msrp you could prolly flip it for a small profit.

2 July 2016, 09:44 AM	#13
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	a used SS ceramic submariner, would be pretty hard to lose money. You might make a small percentage in the long run but short run you won't lose any. As others have said no watch should be viewed as an investment, but you can minimize losses.

2 July 2016, 09:47 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Full Rosegold AP baby

2 July 2016, 09:50 AM	#15
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 905	As has been said in different ways ... a watch is not an invest!

2 July 2016, 09:50 AM	#16
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Timex Expedition. Guaranteed not to lose more than $38 to depreciation. And better lume than any Rolex.

2 July 2016, 10:33 AM	#18
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	£ Sterling.....cheap at present. Doesn't tell the time, but a good bet! __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

2 July 2016, 11:01 AM	#19
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	It seems, to be fair the question should be which watch is not the worst investment? John makes a good point. They're not "investments" but in comparison to cars, motorcycles, boats and countless other potential luxury items, there's not much that can compete.

2 July 2016, 11:05 AM	#20
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	You gotta hang on to them, I bought 2 1655 explorer 2s back in 1973, US$300 each, they're worth a bit more now......but US real Estate is a better investment __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 July 2016, 11:10 AM	#21
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	You mean the watch that you buy that's worth 10X the amount you paid at the end of the year? You mean that watch that you buy that's worth 100X the amount you paid at the end of the decade? You mean the watch that's such a good investment that we all wished we knew what it was? You mean that watch? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 July 2016, 12:12 PM	#23
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	The one you're going to enjoy wearing the most! The watch you get the most enjoyment out of wearing is worth more than the $$$ spent.

2 July 2016, 01:26 PM	#26
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Pick up a Seiko 5 and log out!

2 July 2016, 01:37 PM	#27
ghotihead2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Breaking bad Posts: 426	A 116500 for retail price... __________________ "There is no fighting in here! This is the war room!" Instagram: @ghotihead2001

2 July 2016, 03:54 PM	#29
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	5167 on strap from the UK. Retails for 12500ish USD with current GBP, sells for 17ish in TRF. Good luck finding one though :(

2 July 2016, 04:06 PM	#30
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Patek 5270g-019

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