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anglin_az · 5 June 2013, 03:04 PM

I have chance to buy a 16610 A series for right under $3k. I had my eye on a stainless GMTc but I think this is to good of a deal to pass on. I had my local watch guy take look at it and said its its in great shape but doesn't look like its been serviced although its been lightly warn. I don't think it's one I could pass on.

Decisions, decisions...

luvsub · 5 June 2013, 03:09 PM

You should get it. Assume it has the bracelet. If you don't like it, you can always sell it more than what you paid.

Nidal · 5 June 2013, 03:15 PM

I'd get it. You can't get a second hand Omega or Tag for that!

anglin_az · 5 June 2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvsub

You should get it. Assume it has the bracelet. If you don't like it, you can always sell it more than what you paid.

It has the bracelet but no box. I think I just convinced myself while writing this post.

bonbonson · 5 June 2013, 03:19 PM

Get it, If ever you can resell it for ATLEASE 4.5k

MonBK · 5 June 2013, 03:19 PM

What is there to think about?

I have a similar decision to make.

A friend of mine is offering $100 bills for $75 and I think I'll go for it.

Hairdude1 · 5 June 2013, 03:20 PM

I would

versatile1 · 5 June 2013, 03:27 PM

Almost all my watches were bought because it was to good of a deal to pass up.
D serial GMT pd 4000 sold 5500
L Serial GMT pd 3500 sold 5000
F Serial YM Pd 5500 sold 6800

Are you seeing a pattern here?
If you want a GMT wait on it until you make 1500 on the deal!!

HillDweller · 5 June 2013, 05:54 PM

Go for it, nothing beats bargain Rolex satisfaction

Linzjnr · 5 June 2013, 07:23 PM

I'd be aaaall over it, my fav Rolex

Magic-Matt · 5 June 2013, 07:35 PM

Grab it fast, box/books/docs or not, that is an excellent deal, Id do it in a blink!

RolexPete · 5 June 2013, 09:29 PM

If you decide not to buy please post where it is so someone on the boards can pick it up.

mjclark32 · 5 June 2013, 09:32 PM

As long as it checks out its a no brainer

cop414 · 5 June 2013, 09:32 PM

While not looking for any new watch right now some deals are just too good to pass up, like this one. I'd have to do it.

beshannon · 5 June 2013, 09:35 PM

No, I have never had an opportunity like this

Lgear080 · 5 June 2013, 09:59 PM

Not to be harsh, but why even ask?

Sounds like you don't have the money.

This is better than being offered gold at a discount
As at least Rolex is moving upmarket.

xtra3cats · 5 June 2013, 10:01 PM

Buy it, sell it and then get a GMT2c.

gwozhog · 5 June 2013, 10:06 PM

That's the only reason to buy a Rolex. Deals are always out there if you look

Linzjnr · 5 June 2013, 10:08 PM

I'd be aaaall over it, my fav Rolex

mruhland31 · 5 June 2013, 11:42 PM

Pull the trigger...show pics when you do

SWISSAHOLICS · 6 June 2013, 12:39 AM

If it's a great deal, no reason to let it pass unless your wallet does not allow it.

Blue Owl · 6 June 2013, 01:07 AM

Either you buy it or someone else will.

petenyc · 6 June 2013, 01:11 AM

go for it

427shark · 6 June 2013, 01:12 AM

From what all these guys are saying I'd jump on it.., I generally never put rolex and good deal in one sentence

520Matt · 6 June 2013, 01:33 AM

yes I have!

Vincent65 · 6 June 2013, 01:43 AM

No, I haven't. Sounds good to me, but a great deal is only a great deal if it's something you want.

anglin_az · 6 June 2013, 01:46 AM

Ok ok, since you guys twisted my arm I bought the watch this morning. I'm going drop it off at my servicer so he can get it all purdy and new inside and out. I'll post pics when I get it back, about 2 weeks.

ufboy73 · 6 June 2013, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

No, I haven't. Sounds good to me, but a great deal is only a great deal if it's something you want.

+1

and my experience, at least with myself, has been that if it is something i truly want i will end up pulling the trigger even without a deal price.

HRFdez · 6 June 2013, 02:15 AM

Nope, but go for it

Lgear080 · 6 June 2013, 04:41 AM

Don't blow a nice deal with an unnecessary polish.
Just fix internals and pressure test. Do not have the
Exterior touched. Based on everything else you've said
I'm pretty certain your watch guy could ruin the watch.

5 June 2013, 03:04 PM	#1
anglin_az "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States Posts: 46	Ever buy a Rolex just because it's to good a deal to pass? I have chance to buy a 16610 A series for right under $3k. I had my eye on a stainless GMTc but I think this is to good of a deal to pass on. I had my local watch guy take look at it and said its its in great shape but doesn't look like its been serviced although its been lightly warn. I don't think it's one I could pass on. Decisions, decisions...

5 June 2013, 07:23 PM	#10
Linzjnr 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Linz Location: Perth WA Watch: My bank balance! Posts: 1,373	I'd be aaaall over it, my fav Rolex __________________ SS Submariner Date 16610 - SS Polar Explorer GMT 216570

5 June 2013, 09:29 PM	#12
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	If you decide not to buy please post where it is so someone on the boards can pick it up. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

5 June 2013, 09:32 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	As long as it checks out its a no brainer __________________

5 June 2013, 09:32 PM	#14
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	While not looking for any new watch right now some deals are just too good to pass up, like this one. I'd have to do it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

5 June 2013, 03:09 PM	#2
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	You should get it. Assume it has the bracelet. If you don't like it, you can always sell it more than what you paid.

5 June 2013, 03:15 PM	#3
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	I'd get it. You can't get a second hand Omega or Tag for that!

5 June 2013, 03:19 PM	#5
bonbonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: philippines Posts: 387	Get it, If ever you can resell it for ATLEASE 4.5k

5 June 2013, 03:19 PM	#6
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	What is there to think about? I have a similar decision to make. A friend of mine is offering $100 bills for $75 and I think I'll go for it.

5 June 2013, 03:20 PM	#7
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would

5 June 2013, 03:27 PM	#8
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Almost all my watches were bought because it was to good of a deal to pass up. D serial GMT pd 4000 sold 5500 L Serial GMT pd 3500 sold 5000 F Serial YM Pd 5500 sold 6800 Are you seeing a pattern here? If you want a GMT wait on it until you make 1500 on the deal!!

5 June 2013, 05:54 PM	#9
HillDweller Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Manchester Watch: 16520 Posts: 17	Go for it, nothing beats bargain Rolex satisfaction

5 June 2013, 07:35 PM	#11
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	Grab it fast, box/books/docs or not, that is an excellent deal, Id do it in a blink!

5 June 2013, 09:35 PM	#15
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No, I have never had an opportunity like this __________________ 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

5 June 2013, 09:59 PM	#16
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Not to be harsh, but why even ask? Sounds like you don't have the money. This is better than being offered gold at a discount As at least Rolex is moving upmarket.

5 June 2013, 10:01 PM	#17
xtra3cats Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United States Posts: 931	Buy it, sell it and then get a GMT2c.

5 June 2013, 10:06 PM	#18
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	That's the only reason to buy a Rolex. Deals are always out there if you look __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

5 June 2013, 10:08 PM	#19
Linzjnr 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Linz Location: Perth WA Watch: My bank balance! Posts: 1,373	I'd be aaaall over it, my fav Rolex __________________ SS Submariner Date 16610 - SS Polar Explorer GMT 216570

5 June 2013, 11:42 PM	#20
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	Pull the trigger...show pics when you do

6 June 2013, 12:39 AM	#21
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	If it's a great deal, no reason to let it pass unless your wallet does not allow it. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

6 June 2013, 01:07 AM	#22
Blue Owl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Leo Location: Planet Earth Watch: 16610LV 116610LV Posts: 989	Either you buy it or someone else will.

6 June 2013, 01:11 AM	#23
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	go for it

6 June 2013, 01:12 AM	#24
427shark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: JD Location: Jersey Watch: Dj2 tt, 126610LV Posts: 772	From what all these guys are saying I'd jump on it.., I generally never put rolex and good deal in one sentence __________________ It's not easy being green

6 June 2013, 01:33 AM	#25
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	yes I have!

6 June 2013, 01:43 AM	#26
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	No, I haven't. Sounds good to me, but a great deal is only a great deal if it's something you want.

6 June 2013, 01:46 AM	#27
anglin_az "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States Posts: 46	Ok ok, since you guys twisted my arm I bought the watch this morning. I'm going drop it off at my servicer so he can get it all purdy and new inside and out. I'll post pics when I get it back, about 2 weeks.

6 June 2013, 02:15 AM	#29
HRFdez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Hector Location: Lake Placid, NY Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 390	Nope, but go for it

6 June 2013, 04:41 AM	#30
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Don't blow a nice deal with an unnecessary polish. Just fix internals and pressure test. Do not have the Exterior touched. Based on everything else you've said I'm pretty certain your watch guy could ruin the watch.

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