Thoughts on precious metal Rolexes.

[1William]

No issues with PM but you must buy right or the sell/flip will result in a significant loss. I have both PM and SS in my collection and have a place and a time to wear each.

[joli160]

I buy watches to wear and keep. PM wears the best imho. Resale value does not concern me in the least.
Ever bought a new car in comparison ?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I'm kinda partial to those two as well.

Beauties Larry,

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Beauties Larry,

Thanks buddy.

[Chiboy]

Buy Gray new or slightly used PM if you are going to keep it. Let most/all of the depreciation occur before you buy it. Enjoy it every day. Don't worry about "market value."

FWIW, I bought a slightly used pt. Daytona almost a year ago. I don't know if I could sell it for what I bought it for, but I don't care either way. It makes me smile every time I put it on, which is first thing every morning. I doubt I will grow tired of it or take it for granted anytime soon.

If you know what you want, and don't flip watches, buying your ultimate watch in PM can be a great idea. You will never see another one and lust after it and think, "maybe I should have paid up for the YG/WG/PT version." But if you fall in and out of love with watches in weeks or months, it can be an expensive proposition.

[Bigblu10]

If you are going to buy PM, AND keep it to wear for the rest of your life buy new from a trusted seller here. Chances are you will get 25% discount and the watch will be stickered, unworn and never sized. If you have intentions of flipping it, better to just be a nice one pre-owned for the cheapest price possible. Although I can't understand the desire to flip a PM watch, find the one that sings to you and keep it. Pass it down to the kids.