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4 August 2017, 08:04 AM | #1 |
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Is this insanity? Experts needed please
I'll get straight to the point: I've been offered 1,800$ and a brand new Datejust 41mm two tone for my SD43. Now I know the resell value on a datejust is no where near a Rolex sports model but I REALLY like the datejust and I figure I might as well take advantage of the sd43 hype while it's still hot. Would I be totally insane for making this trade?
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4 August 2017, 08:07 AM | #2 |
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The resell value of the SD43 will settle at 20-25% below MSRP, it always does. And trends for larger watches is downwards so it might be more (like the DSSD which sells for 30% less than MSRP used). Now, I don't know what a TT DJ41 is worth used...
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4 August 2017, 08:09 AM | #3 |
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The trade is in the favor of the other party, which you already know, but I don't think it's too, too slanted. Premiums for the SD43 are already starting to fall. If you like the Datejust, do it!
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4 August 2017, 08:19 AM | #4 |
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Pictures would help advise as well
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4 August 2017, 08:28 AM | #5 |
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Here you go
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4 August 2017, 08:30 AM | #6 |
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Not for me. Keep the sports and save for another.
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4 August 2017, 08:33 AM | #7 |
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While I like the DJ 41, not a fan of the two-tone, and I prefer the SD43
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4 August 2017, 08:34 AM | #8 |
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So you're not entertaining the SS DJ + $5000 anymore? Every few days you're changing your mind, I said it before and I'll say it again.....cool down a little bit and think what you really want......
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4 August 2017, 08:40 AM | #9 |
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I would not do this
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4 August 2017, 08:46 AM | #10 |
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X2. Keep the Red SD. Why do you want to let it go OP?
If I was contemplating trading/selling my 43, it wouldn't be for a DJ.
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4 August 2017, 08:54 AM | #11 |
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Your call, of course, but if it is your only piece I would keep the SD43. It looks a tad big on you, I'd say get a regular no date Sub instead and save some money :-)
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4 August 2017, 08:55 AM | #12 |
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I would sell the SD43 and take your time and figure you what you really want...
you can probably do better on the purchase of a DJ41 than the one that is being offered...
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Sell 126600 for what you paid. Then rethink things. You can do better than 1800.
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4 August 2017, 09:11 AM | #14 |
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Is this insanity? Experts needed please
The DJ + $5000 would be more even. You could sell the SD43 for $11,000 in a heartbeat.
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4 August 2017, 09:41 AM | #15 |
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I'd keep the sd43
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4 August 2017, 10:02 AM | #16 |
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Me, I'd keep the SD43 because I enjoy sport watches more than dressier variants. I'm intrigued by some of the DJs but wouldn't trade any of my sports watches for one. I'd add one if I took the leap.
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4 August 2017, 10:07 AM | #17 |
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keep the sd43
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4 August 2017, 10:23 AM | #18 |
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I know I should, but that white dial is so crispy clean! Lol... it would definitely be a keeper if I did it.
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4 August 2017, 10:31 AM | #19 |
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Tough decision, but if you really like the DJ41 TT, try to get more than 1800 in the trade.
Realistically (based off your info & the Grey Market value), about $2500.
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4 August 2017, 10:40 AM | #20 |
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Well you've put REALLY like the DJ41 in caps so I'd go for that, the rest is just money talk.
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4 August 2017, 10:40 AM | #21 |
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That DJ is nice...but I wouldn't part with a SD43 for it.
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4 August 2017, 11:00 AM | #22 |
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Yes, but chances are it'll depreciate much faster than the 43. Why don't just save up and add the DJ?. Of course, your choice all the way.
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4 August 2017, 11:57 AM | #23 |
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So I'm guessing you came to the conclusion, even after your post, that the SD43 is a tad too bit for your liking.
Do the trade before the resell for the SD43 drops even further and you're left with a watch you don't love wearing. |
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If i had to guess, I tend to agree with everything you said, however that is a (keyword) guess. How can you know what the resell value will be like? Yes, we know distribution seems to be strong and steady (especially compared to a daytona or SS sky-D, but it's totally possible the SD43 could be a watch you never see on the shelves. Similar to the D-Blue. Not ultra-rare but hard to find. If that's the case the secondary market value will be right around MSRP +/-. Another theory kicking around is that the SD43 50th anniversary will be a short run, followed up by a standard SD43 with all white writing. I'm not saying I think that will happen, but if it did, the red line SD43 price will obviously sky rocket! |
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4 August 2017, 12:15 PM | #25 |
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Keep the SD43. I think getting your hands on a DJ at a good price later on is in the cards for you.
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4 August 2017, 12:37 PM | #26 |
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Lol...I love TRF
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4 August 2017, 12:58 PM | #27 |
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For me? No way I'd make that trade.
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4 August 2017, 02:05 PM | #28 |
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Money I think is good. Davidsw has the exact watch your looking at for 9875, you would maybe get 10,500 on trade for SD, so 1800 to you is a great deal. You could probably sell on your own and get maybe retail at thos point but even if you got 12k your still a push on what your already getting back. If you love the 43 then do it
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4 August 2017, 02:45 PM | #29 |
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Don't do it
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4 August 2017, 02:52 PM | #30 |
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Bad trade I think I wouldn't move the SD43 just yet
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