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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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Not sure I would bet the kids college fund on it, if history has taught us anything.
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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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Paul Newman Daytona!
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that seems like a high return if you are calculating it in real terms. |
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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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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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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Certain Milgauss will be interesting
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16610v AKA Kermit
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The one you buy at the right price
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Not sure about that one my friend
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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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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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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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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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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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Paul Newman vintage Daytonas
Early Y and F serial preferably flat 4 Kermits are fetching upwards of $20K |
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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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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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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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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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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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