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Ed Rooney · 3 September 2008, 10:33 PM

Given roughly $6,000USD, and you can either go on the used market or buy new from an AD or gray.

toph · 3 September 2008, 11:13 PM

definitly the explorer II and the sub ND

TempoKing · 3 September 2008, 11:16 PM

I collect Vintage Rolex watches and all watch makes or models with Greek names
Omega, Doxa (Glory) Leonidas (you know who that is) etc etc.

gmtobsessed · 3 September 2008, 11:25 PM

Explorer and ND sub

mfer · 3 September 2008, 11:54 PM

Pre Owned IIc

ttannert · 4 September 2008, 12:02 AM

Ad

chicagowatchman · 4 September 2008, 12:03 AM

Ad

Parachrom · 4 September 2008, 12:48 AM

There are 82,000 seconds in a day. Spend them wisely, as you cannot get a refund on those you do not use.

figbo · 4 September 2008, 12:53 AM

AD all the way!!

Earl · 4 September 2008, 12:57 AM

Parachrom this my be true but, what has it to do with the OP of "Would you rather have.....
Given roughly $6,000USD, and you can either go on the used market or buy new from an AD or gray."

?? Sorry, I just could not make the connection.

CPTL · 4 September 2008, 12:58 AM

All i want is a (new) (like new) pepsi GMT-II. I'll take it however you can get it to me.

vzmax · 4 September 2008, 01:08 AM

GMT-IIc from AD

CPTL · 4 September 2008, 01:13 AM

Little surprised that more folks would rather have 1 new watch than 2 pre-owned.

f16570 · 4 September 2008, 01:43 AM

As I have the Exp II, I would buy an SD with the bucks.

Welshwatchman · 4 September 2008, 01:55 AM

I'm lovin' option B for my $6,000.

One of these :

... plus one of these LNIB :

Art161 · 4 September 2008, 02:03 AM

From AD.

SSD · 4 September 2008, 02:27 AM

I went with an AD last year. However, if it were another purchase coming up, I would probably go for option B, and yes, with a Speedy pro!

Timber Loftis · 4 September 2008, 02:54 AM

There's only one option that gives you TWO rolexes. That's the one I'd pick.

AD's are catch-as-can, I haven't seen one yet that impresses me more than good grey market dealers. What's worse, is with an AD you expect them to know their product then you are sorely disappointed when you discover they are sleazy sales hacks who know less than you do.

buz-lh · 4 September 2008, 08:20 AM

Voted Explorer II and Sub. Two for the price of one.

mike · 4 September 2008, 08:36 AM

I'll go as nice a vintage as 6K will buy.

ashu2289 · 4 September 2008, 09:13 AM

Breitling Cosmonaute SS

East Bay Rider · 4 September 2008, 10:43 AM

GMT 16710 and an Omega Speedmaster for me. Thanks for the 6K.

lorsban · 4 September 2008, 01:00 PM

White face exp II plus a sub would be awesome.

chazha · 4 September 2008, 01:07 PM

I would never go for a pre-owned. Soz but thats my policy. 6K.. why not a Datejust in steel? :-D

MACRAME QUEENS · 4 September 2008, 01:08 PM

Brand new Sub from AD

kelly56 · 4 September 2008, 01:14 PM

A TT Datejust Turn-o-graph with black dial.

folexhater · 4 September 2008, 01:22 PM

new gmt/ceramic bezel! AD

TempoKing · 4 September 2008, 02:37 PM

I think all that say AD are AD's, no other explanation..!!

When I go to an AD to see a hot watch, first of all they do not have it, secondly you can not have a chat about the watch 'cause the sales person has no clue what the hell you are talking about.
When I was in Key West a few weeks ago and wanted to check if a "Pepsi Bezel" GMT 16710 that was in the window of Congress Jewelers, the sales person (pretty young woman with harpoon) called the sales manager who was the Rolex "expert",
I asked...Could you please tell me ....is this a Z serial or an M serial GMT..???
...Sir...was his responce with attitude....These letters and ...numbers (?) mean nothing and Rolex S.A does not use them, some private person came up with this idea with the letters (?)...they mean absolutely nothing.....????????????

Think about it,
...when the Rolex sales people at the AD's store have no clue
and can not really perform their duties as well as totally unable to provide a half way decent customer service (which you deserve) why should you go there..???
Never Hot stock available, No information, No knowledge, No love for the watch, No Manners....No No No No.
But hey... I will fight for your right to have a choice !!
My god...I sound like a bloody politician now.
Have a nice day

Leighton · 4 September 2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TempoKing

IBut hey... I will fight for your right to have a choice !!
My god...I sound like a bloody politician now.

Yes, you do

, but you have the credentials and you are passionate about your trade!

jfash · 4 September 2008, 03:18 PM

new GMT from AD

View Poll Results: What would you rather have?
New Sub/SD/GMT/Explorer II from an AD	58	50.88%
Pre-owned Rolex sport model plus an Omega or Doxa	9	7.89%
Pre-owned Explorer II + Sub 14060M	20	17.54%
Pre-owned GMTIIc	18	15.79%
Other - Comment	9	7.89%
Voters: 114. You may not vote on this poll

3 September 2008, 10:33 PM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Would you rather have..... Given roughly $6,000USD, and you can either go on the used market or buy new from an AD or gray.

3 September 2008, 11:13 PM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	definitly the explorer II and the sub ND __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

3 September 2008, 11:54 PM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Pre Owned IIc __________________ member#3242

4 September 2008, 12:02 AM	#6
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	Ad __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

3 September 2008, 11:16 PM	#3
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I collect Vintage Rolex watches and all watch makes or models with Greek names Omega, Doxa (Glory) Leonidas (you know who that is) etc etc.

3 September 2008, 11:25 PM	#4
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	Explorer and ND sub

4 September 2008, 12:03 AM	#7
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Ad __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

4 September 2008, 12:48 AM	#8
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	There are 82,000 seconds in a day. Spend them wisely, as you cannot get a refund on those you do not use.

4 September 2008, 12:53 AM	#9
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	AD all the way!!

4 September 2008, 12:57 AM	#10
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Parachrom this my be true but, what has it to do with the OP of "Would you rather have..... Given roughly $6,000USD, and you can either go on the used market or buy new from an AD or gray." ?? Sorry, I just could not make the connection.

4 September 2008, 12:58 AM	#11
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	All i want is a (new) (like new) pepsi GMT-II. I'll take it however you can get it to me. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

4 September 2008, 01:08 AM	#12
vzmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: S Florida Posts: 221	GMT-IIc from AD

4 September 2008, 01:13 AM	#13
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Little surprised that more folks would rather have 1 new watch than 2 pre-owned. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

4 September 2008, 01:43 AM	#14
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	As I have the Exp II, I would buy an SD with the bucks. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

4 September 2008, 01:55 AM	#15
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I'm lovin' option B for my $6,000. One of these : ... plus one of these LNIB : __________________ ..33

4 September 2008, 02:03 AM	#16
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	From AD. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

4 September 2008, 02:27 AM	#17
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I went with an AD last year. However, if it were another purchase coming up, I would probably go for option B, and yes, with a Speedy pro! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

4 September 2008, 02:54 AM	#18
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	There's only one option that gives you TWO rolexes. That's the one I'd pick. AD's are catch-as-can, I haven't seen one yet that impresses me more than good grey market dealers. What's worse, is with an AD you expect them to know their product then you are sorely disappointed when you discover they are sleazy sales hacks who know less than you do.

4 September 2008, 08:20 AM	#19
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Voted Explorer II and Sub. Two for the price of one. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

4 September 2008, 08:36 AM	#20
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'll go as nice a vintage as 6K will buy.

4 September 2008, 09:13 AM	#21
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Breitling Cosmonaute SS __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

4 September 2008, 10:43 AM	#22
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	GMT 16710 and an Omega Speedmaster for me. Thanks for the 6K. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

4 September 2008, 01:00 PM	#23
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	White face exp II plus a sub would be awesome.

4 September 2008, 01:07 PM	#24
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	I would never go for a pre-owned. Soz but thats my policy. 6K.. why not a Datejust in steel? :-D

4 September 2008, 01:08 PM	#25
MACRAME QUEENS Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US Posts: 255	Brand new Sub from AD

4 September 2008, 01:14 PM	#26
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	A TT Datejust Turn-o-graph with black dial. __________________

4 September 2008, 01:22 PM	#27
folexhater Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: kel Location: Los Angeles Posts: 481	new gmt/ceramic bezel! AD

4 September 2008, 02:37 PM	#28
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I think all that say AD are AD's, no other explanation..!! When I go to an AD to see a hot watch, first of all they do not have it, secondly you can not have a chat about the watch 'cause the sales person has no clue what the hell you are talking about. When I was in Key West a few weeks ago and wanted to check if a "Pepsi Bezel" GMT 16710 that was in the window of Congress Jewelers, the sales person (pretty young woman with harpoon) called the sales manager who was the Rolex "expert", I asked...Could you please tell me ....is this a Z serial or an M serial GMT..??? ...Sir...was his responce with attitude....These letters and ...numbers (?) mean nothing and Rolex S.A does not use them, some private person came up with this idea with the letters (?)...they mean absolutely nothing.....???????????? Think about it, ...when the Rolex sales people at the AD's store have no clue and can not really perform their duties as well as totally unable to provide a half way decent customer service (which you deserve) why should you go there..??? Never Hot stock available, No information, No knowledge, No love for the watch, No Manners....No No No No. But hey... I will fight for your right to have a choice !! My god...I sound like a bloody politician now. Have a nice day

4 September 2008, 03:18 PM	#30
jfash Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 48	new GMT from AD

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