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Old 12 August 2017, 01:45 AM   #1
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Which Rolex model increases most on an annual basis?

My 1991 Submariner seems to increase 5-8% annually based on tracking internet pricing for this model. What are your thoughts?
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Old 12 August 2017, 01:49 AM   #2
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Not sure I would bet the kids college fund on it, if history has taught us anything.
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Old 12 August 2017, 01:51 AM   #3
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Rolex was moving the prices upmarket regularly. They stopped that for now. I think you should be pleased with your appreciation but don't bank on any more, at least with respect to inflation and opportunity cost.
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I do not know how there is anyway to accurately calculate this.
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Old 12 August 2017, 01:51 AM   #5
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Old 12 August 2017, 01:53 AM   #6
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My 1991 Submariner seems to increase 5-8% annually based on tracking internet pricing for this model. What are your thoughts?
what was the retail in 1991 adjusted for inflation to todays dollars? Then compare it to what you would sell it for today.

that seems like a high return if you are calculating it in real terms.
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Old 12 August 2017, 02:02 AM   #7
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My 1991 Submariner seems to increase 5-8% annually based on tracking internet pricing for this model. What are your thoughts?


Nope... Not even close.

You can't get more than ~$5800 for that today.

8% would mean you can get $21k for that today.


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Old 12 August 2017, 02:07 AM   #8
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What goes up nearly always comes down just to go back up again and a Rolex is no different.

Just keep your fingers crossed that 40mm does not go way out of fashion.

Would you buy a 34mm watch, they were once fashionable and trendy but today very unpopular and hard to shift.

Nothing is assured.
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Old 12 August 2017, 02:15 AM   #9
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Nope... Not even close.

You can't get more than ~$5800 for that today.

8% would mean you can get $21k for that today.


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I bought the 1991 two years ago from an AD for $5K. A small sample, but means something to me!
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Old 12 August 2017, 02:16 AM   #10
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That would be my guess based on today's prices.
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Old 12 August 2017, 02:19 AM   #11
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I bought the 1991 two years ago from an AD for $5K. A small sample, but means something to me!
thats good then. i wouldn't expect significant large gains from that though for quite some time.
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Old 12 August 2017, 02:25 AM   #12
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16610v AKA Kermit

Without a doubt.
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Old 12 August 2017, 02:55 AM   #15
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Not sure about that one my friend
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Old 12 August 2017, 03:39 AM   #17
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Rolex was moving the prices upmarket regularly. They stopped that for now. I think you should be pleased with your appreciation but don't bank on any more, at least with respect to inflation and opportunity cost.
x2. This has all been happening as Rolex was establishing itself further, becoming a marketing machine, etc. Not to mention luxury watches as a whole became more popular. In present time, for the Sub date, you're at an $8500 price point for a basic SS, mass produced watch. I think it's pretty much peaked, and the price will only go up from here in line with inflation. Rolex not having a price increase (for what, almost 5 years now?) agrees with this. It's out of its price bracket otherwise (with the current dollar purchasing power).

The people who are buying a Sub in 2017 and thinking 'wow, just look at the values of the Sub from 25 years ago, mine will increase in value proportionally the same!' are super far from the truth IMO. This whole 'Rolex will always be worth the same or more!' is starting to fizzle out. The price increases aren't going to come like they did previously.

Also, as a side note, if you paid $2250 for a brand new Sub date in 1990, and its worth $5000 now, you have not 'profited' $2750. You've profited more along the lines of $700 (and of course got to wear the watch the entire time). Definitely a great purchase, anything that holds its value over time is great......but there's a lot of misinformed posting about the true 'profit' amount on older watches.
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Old 12 August 2017, 03:53 AM   #18
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I bought the 1991 two years ago from an AD for $5K. A small sample, but means something to me!
As others have pointed out gaining 8% annually since 1991 on $5,000 would put you at $21,000, so not sure how you calculate an 8% price increase annually.

Also $5,000.00 in 1991 has the same buying power as $9,022.12 in 2017, which is more than a new SubC

The only watches 'appreciating' are vintage references and even those I wouldn't build an investment portfolio around.
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Old 12 August 2017, 03:55 AM   #19
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Yep. It is the next collectable.
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Old 12 August 2017, 04:02 AM   #20
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If you break even after 20 years of ownership you did fine. I played the 20 year ownership investment game from new. I broke even. Honestly, I could care less. These are luxury toys/hobbie and not a investment.
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Old 12 August 2017, 04:08 AM   #21
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Most of the increase in used Rolex price the last 20 years has to do with Rolex increasing prices on new models, and some small improvements to try to justify the price increase.
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As others have pointed out gaining 8% annually since 1991 on $5,000 would put you at $21,000, so not sure how you calculate an 8% price increase annually.

Also $5,000.00 in 1991 has the same buying power as $9,022.12 in 2017, which is more than a new SubC

The only watches 'appreciating' are vintage references and even those I wouldn't build an investment portfolio around.
Exactly but that does not allow some to justify buying luxury jewelry.
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Old 12 August 2017, 04:40 AM   #23
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The 5 digit Rolex Subs and GMT in SS are as rock solid as it gets on the market.

They are seemingly immune to the downward forces that are ruining the secondary market...

It seems to defy logic as there are large qtys of these references out there, but the prices continue to rise and rise...

These references combined with the SS Daytona are THE hottest watches in an ice cold market.
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Early Y and F serial preferably flat 4 Kermits are fetching upwards of $20K
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The 5 digit Rolex Subs and GMT in SS are as rock solid as it gets on the market.

They are seemingly immune to the downward forces that are ruining the secondary market...

It seems to defy logic as there are large qtys of these references out there, but the prices continue to rise and rise....
Totally agree.
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A lot of the priced increases for certain models are event-driven. If Rolex cancels a model or makes a major change, the price can explode.
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Old 12 August 2017, 06:00 AM   #27
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If you break even after 20 years of ownership you did fine. I played the 20 year ownership investment game from new. I broke even. Honestly, I could care less. These are luxury toys/hobbie and not a investment.
I believe this is the answer. 20 years of luxury on your arm and get your money back. Kind of like investing in CD's but get to enjoy wearing a Rolex.
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Old 12 August 2017, 06:10 AM   #28
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Here's the link to Rolex historical prices

https://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.php

A Submariner cost $2000 in 1992. If we all agree that a Submariner would sell for $5800, then the annual compounded growth is 4.3%.

You can calculate your own growth rates based on this web-site.
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Old 12 August 2017, 06:11 AM   #29
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Nope... Not even close.

You can't get more than ~$5800 for that today.

8% would mean you can get $21k for that today.


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Thanks for the challenge. The actual compounded growth rate is 4.3%!

https://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.php

A Submariner cost $2000 in 1992. If we all agree that a Submariner would sell for $5800, then the annual compounded growth is 4.3%.

I did this for a living at one point.
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Old 12 August 2017, 06:18 AM   #30
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Woops! I picked the wrong Submariner. A 16610 Submariner in 1992 sold for $2850. So, the correct compounded calculation is 2.9% annual growth.

https://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.php

A Submariner cost $2850 in 1992. If we all agree that a Submariner would sell for $5800, then the annual compounded growth is 2.9%.

So, in reality, 25 years of wearing a cool watch and making 2.9% annual growth. Not bad!
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