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Cesium133 · 1 October 2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wctm68

I can get 20% at my AD. Not uncommon.

It's uncommon in Chicago. I wish I could get a discount like that. If I could I would only buy new.

DJ TT 2002 · 1 October 2013, 10:31 AM

If your first Rolex, would enjoy the AD EXPERIENCE!!!
If this is part of your collection, get the best price from a TRF trusted seller.

Rolexitis · 1 October 2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by datejusting

If you buy the used watch, will you always wonder why the original purchaser decided not to keep it?

No because the sickos like me want another watch everyday!

it doesn't mean anything is wrong with the watch at all. There are serious flippers among us.

adsusanto · 1 October 2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by datejusting

If you buy the used watch, will you always wonder why the original purchaser decided not to keep it?

Personally I think you should not worry too much....there are just tons of reasons. I for once (not only for watches)....tend to upgrade almost every year or two. If you worry to much, just make sure when you buy, it comes complete with all boxes and paperwork (original invoice will be even better!)

subtona · 1 October 2013, 11:24 AM

If used is absolutely unpolished then its a toss up... However there is the issue of the warranty

springer · 1 October 2013, 01:32 PM

Buy the new one, the economy needs your money!

Hairdude1 · 1 October 2013, 01:46 PM

I used to buy new then I found this great place and buy thru DavidSW

AK797 · 1 October 2013, 09:03 PM

I would rather have 3 used watches I love than 2 new ones.

Rags · 1 October 2013, 09:08 PM

I prefer pre loved from a trusted TRF seller. You always get a great watch at a fair price. I'm not one that needs the AD experience. I like value for my dollar.

travisb · 1 October 2013, 09:41 PM

I usually prefer new with a good discount.
Having the warranty card in my name is a good feeling when I think about my kids taking over my collection one day.

SMD · 1 October 2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Buy the new one, the economy needs your money!

Economy benefits either way.

Roller07 · 2 October 2013, 12:57 AM

Only you can decide if it is worth it. I have bought new and used and I was happy with both.

Cc1966 · 2 October 2013, 02:11 AM

New and used - depends on the specific deal at hand.

Rolexitis · 2 October 2013, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

I usually prefer new with a good discount.
Having the warranty card in my name is a good feeling when I think about my kids taking over my collection one day.

This has been on my mind lately as well. It's important to me too.

HORNBLOWER · 2 October 2013, 03:56 AM

I never buy new. Its all part of the enjoyment to hunt down and collect great used watches at a great price. In the process of hunting you get to acquire knowledge and insight into the brand and model. There are terrific bargains in used watches...if you do your homework.

rmfnla · 2 October 2013, 04:31 AM

I bought my TT DJ new, but back then rolex gave a 50% discount to airline employees... kind of hard to beat!

T. Ferguson · 2 October 2013, 04:54 AM

For the extra $1,500 on the new one you get a full two year warranty and two more years on the back end before service is due.

If the watch is definitely a keeper, then financially that's about it. There are numerous other things already mentioned, some personal preferences and some esoteric, that may enter into the decision.

My take is this - If the watch is definitely a keeper (especially if it's your first) then I would tend to go new. Resale value shouldn't enter into it since you won't be flipping it and in any case the newer watch will almost always be worth more than the older one, all other things being equal.

So it's about getting value. You do that by buying right, but that holds true whether buying new or used.

mario848 · 2 October 2013, 08:41 AM

after five years of visiting this forum, I finally realized the amount of people who flip watches to fund new ones. This makes a huge market for pre owned watches. If you buy smart, you can find the right watch for a significant savings... buy used.

The AD experience is overrated. Unless your AD hooks you up with a high end prostitute, I don't see the advantage.

porschejeff · 2 October 2013, 09:21 AM

Bought my first one new from AD, that was the last new one. I agree, buy used from trusted TRF seller and save the cash for your next price.

SLS · 2 October 2013, 10:15 AM

I would guess that you could get more of a discount on the used Sub than $1500, make a riduculous, but not insulting, offer and negotiate from there. Been there, done that and saved a lot!

Jsan20 · 2 October 2013, 11:30 AM

I like new cars, watches and houses. It doesn't always have to make financial sense. However, I would buy a used Lamborghini or Ferrari because I can't afford a new one and the depreciation is crazy on them.

1 October 2013, 11:24 AM	#35
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	If used is absolutely unpolished then its a toss up... However there is the issue of the warranty __________________

1 October 2013, 01:32 PM	#36
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Buy the new one, the economy needs your money! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

1 October 2013, 09:08 PM	#39
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I prefer pre loved from a trusted TRF seller. You always get a great watch at a fair price. I'm not one that needs the AD experience. I like value for my dollar. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

2 October 2013, 02:11 AM	#43
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	New and used - depends on the specific deal at hand. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

2 October 2013, 04:31 AM	#46
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I bought my TT DJ new, but back then rolex gave a 50% discount to airline employees... kind of hard to beat! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

1 October 2013, 10:31 AM	#32
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	If your first Rolex, would enjoy the AD EXPERIENCE!!! If this is part of your collection, get the best price from a TRF trusted seller.

1 October 2013, 01:46 PM	#37
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I used to buy new then I found this great place and buy thru DavidSW

1 October 2013, 09:03 PM	#38
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would rather have 3 used watches I love than 2 new ones.

1 October 2013, 09:41 PM	#40
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I usually prefer new with a good discount. Having the warranty card in my name is a good feeling when I think about my kids taking over my collection one day.

2 October 2013, 12:57 AM	#42
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Only you can decide if it is worth it. I have bought new and used and I was happy with both.

2 October 2013, 03:56 AM	#45
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	I never buy new. Its all part of the enjoyment to hunt down and collect great used watches at a great price. In the process of hunting you get to acquire knowledge and insight into the brand and model. There are terrific bargains in used watches...if you do your homework.

2 October 2013, 04:54 AM	#47
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	For the extra $1,500 on the new one you get a full two year warranty and two more years on the back end before service is due. If the watch is definitely a keeper, then financially that's about it. There are numerous other things already mentioned, some personal preferences and some esoteric, that may enter into the decision. My take is this - If the watch is definitely a keeper (especially if it's your first) then I would tend to go new. Resale value shouldn't enter into it since you won't be flipping it and in any case the newer watch will almost always be worth more than the older one, all other things being equal. So it's about getting value. You do that by buying right, but that holds true whether buying new or used. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

2 October 2013, 08:41 AM	#48
mario848 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Mario Location: chicago Watch: 14060M Posts: 38	after five years of visiting this forum, I finally realized the amount of people who flip watches to fund new ones. This makes a huge market for pre owned watches. If you buy smart, you can find the right watch for a significant savings... buy used. The AD experience is overrated. Unless your AD hooks you up with a high end prostitute, I don't see the advantage.

2 October 2013, 09:21 AM	#49
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Bought my first one new from AD, that was the last new one. I agree, buy used from trusted TRF seller and save the cash for your next price.

2 October 2013, 10:15 AM	#50
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I would guess that you could get more of a discount on the used Sub than $1500, make a riduculous, but not insulting, offer and negotiate from there. Been there, done that and saved a lot! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

2 October 2013, 11:30 AM	#51
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	I like new cars, watches and houses. It doesn't always have to make financial sense. However, I would buy a used Lamborghini or Ferrari because I can't afford a new one and the depreciation is crazy on them.

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