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jenedla · 1 January 2018, 12:50 AM

Assuming you could get a Sub date or Sub ND right now from an AD at MSRP...

Would you buy now or wait to see if Rolex releases a Sub update (new movement?) at Basel 2018?

SearChart · 1 January 2018, 12:54 AM

I would not wait.

brandrea · 1 January 2018, 12:55 AM

I’d buy now as they appear to be rare birds everywhere.

duc888 · 1 January 2018, 01:05 AM

I´d buy now.

watchwatcher · 1 January 2018, 01:09 AM

Life's too short to wait. And...even if something earth shattering happens at Basel, so what? When the 116610 came out, did that affect the 16610 any?

henrylee · 1 January 2018, 01:10 AM

Buy now

Naples09 · 1 January 2018, 01:11 AM

Wait for the new movement.

Spoonage · 1 January 2018, 01:21 AM

Buy now... No guarantees that the Sub will see any changes this year and even then a movement change is no big deal to me. The extra power reserve doesn’t do anything for me as I rotate watches and enjoy winding and setting the time when it rotate in. I am probably in the minority as would actually prefer a manual hand wound movement. And you never know the new movement in the Sub may come with a new price which typically only goes in one direction.

MCO1 · 1 January 2018, 01:22 AM

I would buy now if it is what you want! A facelift might convince me to wait but a new movement I can't see wouldn't.

Busyboy · 1 January 2018, 01:27 AM

Buy now

If a new one comes out, go on the waiting list

Then buy it

Then sell the one you don't want for £2000 more than you paid

Seems to be how its done

AK797 · 1 January 2018, 01:29 AM

It's a tricky one, usually I'd say wait as Basel is so near and a slight design change too can't be ruled out, but as the market is so fluid at the moment, maybe it's better the devil you know. As been said Rolexes hardly ever seem to fall in price nowadays so minimal risk.

locutus49 · 1 January 2018, 01:49 AM

I would buy now when you have the chance as there has been no signal that a new movement will be released.

I mean, you could wait for years for a new movement to come out and miss out on enjoying one for those years.

If that is your personality type, then fine, wait. Otherwise buy what you want and enjoy itnow.

mtrunner · 1 January 2018, 01:53 AM

As many others have stated buy now. No guarantee there will be a change at Basel.

Old Geezer · 1 January 2018, 01:57 AM

Buy now and enjoy.

Danny83 · 1 January 2018, 01:59 AM

Buy now I dont think a new movement can change much

nick c · 1 January 2018, 02:01 AM

But it now

datejustrms · 1 January 2018, 02:02 AM

Buy now.

Muzz · 1 January 2018, 02:05 AM

Buy now if available

rominvicta · 1 January 2018, 02:11 AM

Buy without hesitation. New would be difficult to get in first couple of years and meanwhile previous version would appreciate to match level of new one.

Steve36Efc · 1 January 2018, 02:25 AM

Buy now, any updated models wouldn’t hit the stores until July/August

sawhornsoff · 1 January 2018, 02:26 AM

After Basel, a new model may be difficult to acquire unless you have a relationship with an AD or you are willing to pay premium.

If you happen to be in San Antonio, I saw a sub date in case at the AD.

Calatrava r · 1 January 2018, 02:26 AM

Rolex can disappoint at Basel.

Calatrava r · 1 January 2018, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

Buy now, any updated models wouldn’t hit the stores until July/August

Even into the following year, sometimes. Crazy.

solesman · 1 January 2018, 02:28 AM

Now now now

dafuture · 1 January 2018, 02:28 AM

I'd just buy now. The main functional difference with the 3235 is power reserve. If you're wearing your Sub, that won't be an issue.

sgmgolf · 1 January 2018, 02:28 AM

Whatever is released at Basel will not be available until later in the year 2018.
Buy Now!

smc23 · 1 January 2018, 02:28 AM

Agree, buy now while you still can.

Bok88 · 1 January 2018, 02:32 AM

Buy now and enjoy your new watch now. Basel 2018 still remains uncertain .

airchitect · 1 January 2018, 02:35 AM

You’re in the US.....so firstly never pay msrp, and second, wait for Basel....if something does happen then any remaining older watches become more negotiable not to mention production will have picked back up as will AD inventories. The Sub is the most redundant of Rolex sport watches. Never pay anywhere near retail if you can help it.

jenedla · 1 January 2018, 02:35 AM

Solid recommendations. The vast majority say buy now. I'll see what's available and see if they're willing to go below MSRP...at least so I know where I sit.

1 January 2018, 12:50 AM	#1
jenedla "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Watch: can't choose Posts: 330	Buy or Wait? Assuming you could get a Sub date or Sub ND right now from an AD at MSRP... Would you buy now or wait to see if Rolex releases a Sub update (new movement?) at Basel 2018?

1 January 2018, 01:10 AM	#6
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Buy now __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

1 January 2018, 02:25 AM	#20
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Buy now, any updated models wouldn’t hit the stores until July/August __________________ 126711 CHNR 126603 Sea-Dweller 126600 Sea-Dweller Omega Seamaster 300

1 January 2018, 02:28 AM	#25
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I'd just buy now. The main functional difference with the 3235 is power reserve. If you're wearing your Sub, that won't be an issue. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

1 January 2018, 12:55 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,940	I’d buy now as they appear to be rare birds everywhere.

1 January 2018, 01:05 AM	#4
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 874	I´d buy now.

1 January 2018, 01:09 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	Life's too short to wait. And...even if something earth shattering happens at Basel, so what? When the 116610 came out, did that affect the 16610 any?

1 January 2018, 01:11 AM	#7
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Wait for the new movement.

1 January 2018, 01:21 AM	#8
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Buy now... No guarantees that the Sub will see any changes this year and even then a movement change is no big deal to me. The extra power reserve doesn’t do anything for me as I rotate watches and enjoy winding and setting the time when it rotate in. I am probably in the minority as would actually prefer a manual hand wound movement. And you never know the new movement in the Sub may come with a new price which typically only goes in one direction.

1 January 2018, 01:22 AM	#9
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I would buy now if it is what you want! A facelift might convince me to wait but a new movement I can't see wouldn't.

1 January 2018, 01:27 AM	#10
Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	Buy now If a new one comes out, go on the waiting list Then buy it Then sell the one you don't want for £2000 more than you paid Seems to be how its done

1 January 2018, 01:29 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	It's a tricky one, usually I'd say wait as Basel is so near and a slight design change too can't be ruled out, but as the market is so fluid at the moment, maybe it's better the devil you know. As been said Rolexes hardly ever seem to fall in price nowadays so minimal risk.

1 January 2018, 01:49 AM	#12
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I would buy now when you have the chance as there has been no signal that a new movement will be released. I mean, you could wait for years for a new movement to come out and miss out on enjoying one for those years. If that is your personality type, then fine, wait. Otherwise buy what you want and enjoy itnow.

1 January 2018, 01:53 AM	#13
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	As many others have stated buy now. No guarantee there will be a change at Basel.

1 January 2018, 01:57 AM	#14
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,274	Buy now and enjoy.

1 January 2018, 01:59 AM	#15
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,307	Buy now I dont think a new movement can change much

1 January 2018, 02:01 AM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	But it now

1 January 2018, 02:02 AM	#17
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Buy now.

1 January 2018, 02:05 AM	#18
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Buy now if available

1 January 2018, 02:11 AM	#19
rominvicta 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: EU Watch: DSSD, BLNR, SM, GM Posts: 933	Buy without hesitation. New would be difficult to get in first couple of years and meanwhile previous version would appreciate to match level of new one.

1 January 2018, 02:26 AM	#21
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 508	After Basel, a new model may be difficult to acquire unless you have a relationship with an AD or you are willing to pay premium. If you happen to be in San Antonio, I saw a sub date in case at the AD.

1 January 2018, 02:26 AM	#22
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,383	Rolex can disappoint at Basel.

1 January 2018, 02:28 AM	#24
solesman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 529	Now now now

1 January 2018, 02:28 AM	#26
sgmgolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: MA Watch: 16600,16710,Tudor Posts: 1,372	Whatever is released at Basel will not be available until later in the year 2018. Buy Now!

1 January 2018, 02:28 AM	#27
smc23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Watch: SubC Posts: 400	Agree, buy now while you still can.

1 January 2018, 02:32 AM	#28
Bok88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 147	Buy now and enjoy your new watch now. Basel 2018 still remains uncertain .

1 January 2018, 02:35 AM	#29
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	You’re in the US.....so firstly never pay msrp, and second, wait for Basel....if something does happen then any remaining older watches become more negotiable not to mention production will have picked back up as will AD inventories. The Sub is the most redundant of Rolex sport watches. Never pay anywhere near retail if you can help it.

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