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Neo Veloci · 8 October 2008, 12:27 AM

I always liked watches. I make an average amount of money compared to friends/family/co-workers, but always wore better than average watches. I used to only care about the way they look so I always bought quartz. Didn't get the mechanical thing at all. But since I bought a Tag Heuer Carrera chrono off the bay, I started to appreciate mechanical watches more and more...

I started coming here daily and a few months ago I decided I wanted to save up for a pre-owned Submariner date. Since then I've been looking at pre-owned Subs everywhere and know exactly what they should cost.

Last weekend, I discovered a great deal. The seller is totally trustworthy and needs to get rid of it. I'm going to examine his Sub this friday, but honestly it's a bit too soon. I'll be only able to buy it if I sell my Carrera. I don't have a big problem with that because I'm sure I'll neglect the Carrera once I get the Sub, but still, it feels a little too soon. On the other hand, some people buy a Rolex on impulse but I have been admiring Sub pictures for months! Shouldn't that count for something? ;-)

I'm torn. What do you think I should do? Keep my eyes closed for Subs for a while and buy one in six months (for probably around 500 hundred bucks more)? Or buy it now, rejoice in the amazing deal I got and quickly sell my Carrera so I'm out of debt again...?

Quicksilver · 8 October 2008, 01:02 AM

I think you will have your answer once you have seen the watch. If it "smiles" at you, the price is right and you can afford it then certainly buy it. All else being equal why hold off - the only things that should stop you would be if you did not like that particular watch, doubted its veracity or you can not afford it.

You have obviously been thinking about this for a while so you are not buying on impulse. Just be sure the seller and the watch are 100% ok. In my view its always best to buy from an AD for peace of mind - even if you have to pay more.

Good luck and welcome to the Forum

Dylan Wade · 8 October 2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

I think you will have your answer once you have seen the watch. If it "smiles" at you, the price is right and you can afford it then certainly buy it. All else being equal why hold off - the only things that should stop you would be if you did not like that particular watch, doubted its veracity or you can not afford it.

You have obviously been thinking about this for a while so you are not buying on impulse. Just be sure the seller and the watch are 100% ok. In my view its always best to buy from an AD for peace of mind - even if you have to pay more.

Good luck and welcome to the Forum

Agree with everything David said above.........let us all know what you decide.

gone-rolex-mad · 8 October 2008, 01:17 AM

Go for the Sub, don't miss out. Its a super watch you won't regret it. Just make sure you know your stuff when buying second hand.

Good luck!

Tools · 8 October 2008, 01:38 AM

Good luck..

Tough choices.. I'm not sure what the market is for a Carrera so you should be prepared to wait for a while if you go that route..

GBJIV · 8 October 2008, 02:17 AM

I would sell the Carrera first. Then with that money in your pocket - make the decision.

I recently sold my Tag - probably only got 30% of its value. Also, Nobody that sold Rolex (or Omega) would even accept it at all in trade.

toph · 8 October 2008, 02:40 AM

you should buy the sub and then sell your carrera- i fell that is what you want to do most.
Welcome to TRF

Z-Sub · 8 October 2008, 04:28 AM

Once you see the sub then make your decision.
Be prepared to take a loss on Tag unless you got it at a killer deal.
I've had lots of problems with Tag's mechanical movement. I think they make fine quartz watches but not mechanical. but I do have to qualify I have no experience with the newer movements like S, 8...etc

Neo Veloci · 8 October 2008, 06:35 AM

Thanks for all your kind replies. Maybe it's not entirely fair to ask for this kind of advice on a Rolex forum :D but fair shmair, I needed the support!

I'll take look at the Sub this friday and if it's as beautiful as in the pictures, I'll go for it.

I got a good deal on the Carrera too, so I won't sell it at a big loss I'm sure.

I'll let you guys know how it turns out.

Welterusten!
("Good night" in Dutch)

8 October 2008, 12:27 AM	#1
Neo Veloci "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9	1st Rolex is underway. But is it too soon...? I always liked watches. I make an average amount of money compared to friends/family/co-workers, but always wore better than average watches. I used to only care about the way they look so I always bought quartz. Didn't get the mechanical thing at all. But since I bought a Tag Heuer Carrera chrono off the bay, I started to appreciate mechanical watches more and more... I started coming here daily and a few months ago I decided I wanted to save up for a pre-owned Submariner date. Since then I've been looking at pre-owned Subs everywhere and know exactly what they should cost. Last weekend, I discovered a great deal. The seller is totally trustworthy and needs to get rid of it. I'm going to examine his Sub this friday, but honestly it's a bit too soon. I'll be only able to buy it if I sell my Carrera. I don't have a big problem with that because I'm sure I'll neglect the Carrera once I get the Sub, but still, it feels a little too soon. On the other hand, some people buy a Rolex on impulse but I have been admiring Sub pictures for months! Shouldn't that count for something? ;-) I'm torn. What do you think I should do? Keep my eyes closed for Subs for a while and buy one in six months (for probably around 500 hundred bucks more)? Or buy it now, rejoice in the amazing deal I got and quickly sell my Carrera so I'm out of debt again...?

8 October 2008, 01:38 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Good luck.. Tough choices.. I'm not sure what the market is for a Carrera so you should be prepared to wait for a while if you go that route.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 October 2008, 02:17 AM	#6
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I would sell the Carrera first. Then with that money in your pocket - make the decision. I recently sold my Tag - probably only got 30% of its value. Also, Nobody that sold Rolex (or Omega) would even accept it at all in trade. __________________ Jackson

8 October 2008, 02:40 AM	#7
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	you should buy the sub and then sell your carrera- i fell that is what you want to do most. Welcome to TRF __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 October 2008, 04:28 AM	#8
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Once you see the sub then make your decision. Be prepared to take a loss on Tag unless you got it at a killer deal. I've had lots of problems with Tag's mechanical movement. I think they make fine quartz watches but not mechanical. but I do have to qualify I have no experience with the newer movements like S, 8...etc __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

8 October 2008, 01:02 AM	#2
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I think you will have your answer once you have seen the watch. If it "smiles" at you, the price is right and you can afford it then certainly buy it. All else being equal why hold off - the only things that should stop you would be if you did not like that particular watch, doubted its veracity or you can not afford it. You have obviously been thinking about this for a while so you are not buying on impulse. Just be sure the seller and the watch are 100% ok. In my view its always best to buy from an AD for peace of mind - even if you have to pay more. Good luck and welcome to the Forum

8 October 2008, 01:17 AM	#4
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Go for the Sub, don't miss out. Its a super watch you won't regret it. Just make sure you know your stuff when buying second hand. Good luck!

8 October 2008, 06:35 AM	#9
Neo Veloci "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9	Thanks! Thanks for all your kind replies. Maybe it's not entirely fair to ask for this kind of advice on a Rolex forum :D but fair shmair, I needed the support! I'll take look at the Sub this friday and if it's as beautiful as in the pictures, I'll go for it. I got a good deal on the Carrera too, so I won't sell it at a big loss I'm sure. I'll let you guys know how it turns out. Welterusten! ("Good night" in Dutch)

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