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QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 11:13 AM

Which would you choose under the following conditions considering it is a WG Daytona chronometer:

Used: 39% off MSRP; from a private seller with 9 months left on warranty; watch was sent to Rolex for repairs because the chronometer stopped working; in mint condition (just came back from service center repairs...); local seller so can meet in person at a bank, and have seen videos of the watch functioning normally on YouTube.

New: 28% off MSRP; from a dealer with full manufacturer warranty; brand spanking new; watch will be shipped.

The difference between the two comes out to a little over $4000. Both watches come with all of the original items (box, tags, etc.).

yakmeister · 9 September 2012, 11:23 AM

No contest. If you can find an AD to give you 28% off anything, take it and run.

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 11:47 AM

Keep those votes coming! And do let me know why!

Rocco22 · 9 September 2012, 11:51 AM

I'd go with the brand new from dealer

Rocco22 · 9 September 2012, 11:51 AM

Your talking about buying a platinum Daytona then 4gs shouldn't be an issue.

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocco22

Your talking about buying a platinum Daytona then 4gs shouldn't be an issue.

Not platinum; white gold.... Typo...

mgpdragon64 · 9 September 2012, 11:55 AM

If its something I will keep- Brandnew!
If its something I will FLIP- Used! (exemption to this rule are vintage and discontinued pieces)

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgpdragon64

If its something I will keep- Brandnew!
If its something I will FLIP- Used! (exemption to this rule are vintage and discontinued pieces)

Yeah, but it is always something I will keep when I buy it. Then it becomes something I will flip when something else seems overwhelmingly more enticing!

patek.wis · 9 September 2012, 11:58 AM

The way I go through watches - used. But my regular AD I order from gives me good prices so usually on most rolex models ill go new.

randyyeap · 9 September 2012, 11:58 AM

new

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 12:07 PM

New is in the lead, but Used is making a comeback.

kh1970 · 9 September 2012, 12:09 PM

With that big of a discount I would go new.

buke45 · 9 September 2012, 12:15 PM

I always buy them pre loved, take the difference and get yourself a GMT Pepsi.

nick c · 9 September 2012, 12:22 PM

Used

superdog · 9 September 2012, 12:38 PM

Not a big enough difference to go used. New for sure.

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

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Wouldn't that be a hip Popotamus?

patek.wis · 9 September 2012, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Not a big enough difference to go used. New for sure.

11% isn't a good reason? I kind of disagree.
That's 3-5k on a gold watch, enough for another used model

Maybe I'm just frugal haha

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patek.wis

11% isn't a good reason? I kind of disagree.
That's 3-5k on a gold watch, enough for another used model

Maybe I'm just frugal haha

Indeed it is over $4100 saved.

z32turbo · 9 September 2012, 12:56 PM

28% off from an AD is a great offer so I'd take it over a pre-owned one.

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 12:57 PM

New is taking quite the lead! Used is falling by the wayside.

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 01:43 PM

Wow, nearly 2 to 1 in favor of New. Not everyone is posting their reasoning though. I would appreciate the input....

subtona · 9 September 2012, 01:54 PM

$28 or 28%?

go new

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

$28 or 28%?

go new

28%. Another typo, but couldn't fix that one...

gregdolley · 9 September 2012, 02:40 PM

If it's just a $4k difference on a WG Daytona, then I'd go with new since, well, it's new. Even though the used one has been repaired, I just wouldn't feel comfortable - you never know if something else could be wrong that RSC missed.

TurboWatch · 9 September 2012, 02:43 PM

If the condition of the "used" one is LNIB and never polished, I'd go with this one and use the $4100 to get me another Rollie

Otherwise ....

QueueCumber · 9 September 2012, 03:17 PM

Mastergreenhand · 9 September 2012, 03:22 PM

I'd go used. Buy another rolex with the savings

Feras · 9 September 2012, 03:25 PM

If its your grail or you arent thinking of flipping it then i recommend a new one.

TSW · 9 September 2012, 04:34 PM

New for me.

pmar124 · 9 September 2012, 04:41 PM

Is there sales tax involved if you take the AD route?

View Poll Results: Used or New?
Used: 39% off MSRP; 9 month warranty; repairs done to watch	36	34.62%
New: 28$ off MSRP; full warranty; new	68	65.38%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

9 September 2012, 11:13 AM	#1
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Used or New Which would you choose under the following conditions considering it is a WG Daytona chronometer: Used: 39% off MSRP; from a private seller with 9 months left on warranty; watch was sent to Rolex for repairs because the chronometer stopped working; in mint condition (just came back from service center repairs...); local seller so can meet in person at a bank, and have seen videos of the watch functioning normally on YouTube. New: 28% off MSRP; from a dealer with full manufacturer warranty; brand spanking new; watch will be shipped. The difference between the two comes out to a little over $4000. Both watches come with all of the original items (box, tags, etc.).

9 September 2012, 11:23 AM	#2
yakmeister "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Leon Location: San Ramon, CA Watch: 116613 LN Posts: 425	No contest. If you can find an AD to give you 28% off anything, take it and run. __________________ “A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves.” ― Edward R. Murrow

9 September 2012, 12:38 PM	#15
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Not a big enough difference to go used. New for sure. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

9 September 2012, 12:56 PM	#19
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	28% off from an AD is a great offer so I'd take it over a pre-owned one. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

9 September 2012, 11:47 AM	#3
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Keep those votes coming! And do let me know why!

9 September 2012, 11:51 AM	#4
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	I'd go with the brand new from dealer

9 September 2012, 11:55 AM	#7
mgpdragon64 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sugar City, Phil Watch: Hulk! Posts: 141	If its something I will keep- Brandnew! If its something I will FLIP- Used! (exemption to this rule are vintage and discontinued pieces)

9 September 2012, 11:58 AM	#9
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	The way I go through watches - used. But my regular AD I order from gives me good prices so usually on most rolex models ill go new.

9 September 2012, 11:58 AM	#10
randyyeap Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Posts: 298	new

9 September 2012, 12:07 PM	#11
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	New is in the lead, but Used is making a comeback.

9 September 2012, 12:09 PM	#12
kh1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Kyle Location: Virginia Watch: Changes often Posts: 266	With that big of a discount I would go new.

9 September 2012, 12:15 PM	#13
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I always buy them pre loved, take the difference and get yourself a GMT Pepsi.

9 September 2012, 12:22 PM	#14
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Used

9 September 2012, 12:57 PM	#20
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	New is taking quite the lead! Used is falling by the wayside.

9 September 2012, 01:43 PM	#21
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Wow, nearly 2 to 1 in favor of New. Not everyone is posting their reasoning though. I would appreciate the input....

9 September 2012, 01:54 PM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	$28 or 28%? go new __________________

9 September 2012, 02:40 PM	#24
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	If it's just a $4k difference on a WG Daytona, then I'd go with new since, well, it's new. Even though the used one has been repaired, I just wouldn't feel comfortable - you never know if something else could be wrong that RSC missed.

9 September 2012, 02:43 PM	#25
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	Depends If the condition of the "used" one is LNIB and never polished, I'd go with this one and use the $4100 to get me another Rollie Otherwise ....

9 September 2012, 03:17 PM	#26
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466

9 September 2012, 03:22 PM	#27
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,188	I'd go used. Buy another rolex with the savings

9 September 2012, 03:25 PM	#28
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	If its your grail or you arent thinking of flipping it then i recommend a new one.

9 September 2012, 04:34 PM	#29
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	New for me. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

9 September 2012, 04:41 PM	#30
pmar124 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Is there sales tax involved if you take the AD route?

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