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George Ab · 16 January 2013, 12:46 PM

115200 the 36mm Oyster Perpetual with date (same 3135 movement) is the best value. Complete in mint to near mint in low $3K for a modern Rolex cannot be beat. That is the biggest bang for the buck.

In the Rolex 40mm sport lineup the Explorer II.

DG123 · 16 January 2013, 12:47 PM

Best value is buying a brand new Rolex.
Servicing a used Rolex, including replacement parts, increases the cost of buying used to just about brand new pricing.

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Originally Posted by Elite Watches

I'm interested to hear what everyone thinks are the best value/bang for buck pre owned Rolexes?

It seems like Submariners, Sea-Dwellers and Daytonas are the most popular on these forums and the contemporary models also hold their value the most. Other contemporary models like Datejusts and Presidents seem to have really significantly lower pre owned prices compared to their new prices.

Tell me what you think and give some examples of watches that you reckon are nice watches and really good value in the pre owned market.

Pte6000 · 16 January 2013, 01:15 PM

Turn-O-Graphs seems to be found for a bargin. Good looking watch IMO

nch209 · 16 January 2013, 03:09 PM

Preowned solid gold take quite a beating off of msrp... And are tougher to sell because of the inherent higher prices--- some awesome deals can be found on them!!!

james1787 · 16 January 2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nch209

Preowned solid gold take quite a beating off of msrp... And are tougher to sell because of the inherent higher prices--- some awesome deals can be found on them!!!

That is my grail that won't happen for a while, but that is good to know!

Elite Watches · 16 January 2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DG123

Best value is buying a brand new Rolex.
Servicing a used Rolex, including replacement parts, increases the cost of buying used to just about brand new pricing.

Surely you are joking?

SeamasterGMT · 16 January 2013, 08:55 PM

Don't listen to anybody saying Subs, Daytonas, SeaDwelllers - they haven't read your question.

TT and YG never do well used compared with SS.

IMO, the Explorer II is a great watch and for some unknown reason doesn't hold it's value as well as other SS tool watches. That would be my choice for "best bang for buck" on the used market.

beshannon · 17 January 2013, 01:47 AM

No date stainless Sub

andromeda160 · 17 January 2013, 01:51 AM

anything below 40mm made by rolex seems to be pretty low resale wise. TT datejusts are the best buy IMO though because of the movement and they are pretty timeless.

mjclark32 · 17 January 2013, 01:54 AM

Sub for me. I've been wearing mine for 2 years straight now, it can do everything and look good while it's doing it

handsfull · 17 January 2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by George Ab

115200 the 36mm Oyster Perpetual with date (same 3135 movement) is the best value. Complete in mint to near mint in low $3K for a modern Rolex cannot be beat. That is the biggest bang for the buck.

In the Rolex 40mm sport lineup the Explorer II.

+1 Dead On. The bad part is, my wrist is too large for a 36mm. :(

JJL · 17 January 2013, 02:49 AM

In my opinion, the best preowned bang for your buck Rolex is without a doubt, the SS/Platinum Yacht-Master. MSRP is about 11-12k, and a mint used one can be had for around 6k.

It's such a versatile, under the radar offering. It's platinum coloring does not clash with anything you're wearing, and it's dressy enough for a suit while still maintaining that casual, iconic Rolex sports watch look that goes perfect with jeans or a bathing suit.

I can't say enough about the Yacht-Master. Some enthusiats over look it and write it off as a poser watch because "real Yachtsmen don't wear them" but whether or not that is true, the watch is stunning and that's all that really matters to me.

Solo118 · 17 January 2013, 03:02 AM

I have seen Explorer II (40mm) in the high 3k range, or low 4k range. If you want a Sport model, that is the best bang for your buck.

jeffobranovich · 17 January 2013, 03:14 AM

1 vote for datejust - it just seems like a classic Rolex

tkc324 · 17 January 2013, 03:52 AM

I would say the YM is the best bang for the buck... what you can buy it for comparing to retail is almost 50% savings.

AK797 · 17 January 2013, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Don't listen to anybody saying Subs, Daytonas, SeaDwelllers - they haven't read your question.

TT and YG never do well used compared with SS.

IMO, the Explorer II is a great watch and for some unknown reason doesn't hold it's value as well as other SS tool watches. That would be my choice for "best bang for buck" on the used market.

Expy2 is good value used because there isnt much of a market for them, Ive seen many on forums that havent sold for months unless the price is very low. I wouldnt want to buy a watch that was a real hard sell later.

DG123 · 18 January 2013, 12:12 PM

I am not joking, and don't call me Surely.

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Originally Posted by Elite Watches

Surely you are joking?

LA_LEC · 18 January 2013, 12:16 PM

Subs are good because they are consistently popular and in demand.

16 January 2013, 12:46 PM	#31
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	115200 the 36mm Oyster Perpetual with date (same 3135 movement) is the best value. Complete in mint to near mint in low $3K for a modern Rolex cannot be beat. That is the biggest bang for the buck. In the Rolex 40mm sport lineup the Explorer II. __________________

16 January 2013, 03:09 PM	#34
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Preowned solid gold take quite a beating off of msrp... And are tougher to sell because of the inherent higher prices--- some awesome deals can be found on them!!! __________________ nch209

17 January 2013, 01:47 AM	#38
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No date stainless Sub __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

17 January 2013, 01:54 AM	#40
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Sub for me. I've been wearing mine for 2 years straight now, it can do everything and look good while it's doing it __________________

16 January 2013, 01:15 PM	#33
Pte6000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NC Watch: GMT & a Jubilee Posts: 672	Turn-O-Graphs seems to be found for a bargin. Good looking watch IMO

16 January 2013, 08:55 PM	#37
SeamasterGMT Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: DeepSea Posts: 822	Don't listen to anybody saying Subs, Daytonas, SeaDwelllers - they haven't read your question. TT and YG never do well used compared with SS. IMO, the Explorer II is a great watch and for some unknown reason doesn't hold it's value as well as other SS tool watches. That would be my choice for "best bang for buck" on the used market.

17 January 2013, 01:51 AM	#39
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	anything below 40mm made by rolex seems to be pretty low resale wise. TT datejusts are the best buy IMO though because of the movement and they are pretty timeless.

17 January 2013, 02:49 AM	#42
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	In my opinion, the best preowned bang for your buck Rolex is without a doubt, the SS/Platinum Yacht-Master. MSRP is about 11-12k, and a mint used one can be had for around 6k. It's such a versatile, under the radar offering. It's platinum coloring does not clash with anything you're wearing, and it's dressy enough for a suit while still maintaining that casual, iconic Rolex sports watch look that goes perfect with jeans or a bathing suit. I can't say enough about the Yacht-Master. Some enthusiats over look it and write it off as a poser watch because "real Yachtsmen don't wear them" but whether or not that is true, the watch is stunning and that's all that really matters to me.

17 January 2013, 03:02 AM	#43
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	I have seen Explorer II (40mm) in the high 3k range, or low 4k range. If you want a Sport model, that is the best bang for your buck.

17 January 2013, 03:14 AM	#44
jeffobranovich "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, TX Watch: Daytona Dreamer Posts: 18	1 vote for datejust - it just seems like a classic Rolex

17 January 2013, 03:52 AM	#45
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would say the YM is the best bang for the buck... what you can buy it for comparing to retail is almost 50% savings.

18 January 2013, 12:16 PM	#48
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	Subs are good because they are consistently popular and in demand.

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