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rpryan55 · 26 December 2008, 10:01 AM

The world's economy seems to be going south, but I'm wondering how many TRFers are going to take advantage of the incredible deals that will surely be available in the coming year. And, if so, what's caught your eye so far?

For me, I think (hope) I'll finally get that Sub ND I've been pining for since I joined the forum. How about you?

onkyo · 26 December 2008, 10:09 AM

Next year ..... I am going mostly vintage. Steven McQueen Exp II 1655 all original and excellent condition... I hope.

Felly Jr. · 26 December 2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Next year ..... I am going mostly vintage. Steven McQueen Exp II 1655 all original and excellent condition... I hope.

Good luck with that Pav.

Me, I'm done buying unless something extraordinary comes out at Basel.

casadecamporolex · 26 December 2008, 10:17 AM

With the way the world's economy is heading, I have sworn off all Rolex purchases for awhile. Instead, I am buying gold bullion.
I forsee real trouble with all currencies, especially the US dollar. Seems our own government's treasury department is one giant Ponzi scheme.
Plus, between me and the wife, we have enough Rolexes. At last count it was 17.

onkyo · 26 December 2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Good luck with that Pav.

Me, I'm done buying unless something extraordinary comes out at Basel.

Thanks Felly. Merry X-mas to you and your family.

rpryan55 · 26 December 2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Good luck with that Pav.

Me, I'm done buying unless something extraordinary comes out at Basel.

And, at the risk of hijacking my own thread, can you tell us what type of Basel offering would pry open that pocketbook of yours, Felly?

ohsixx · 26 December 2008, 10:33 AM

It will bring me a new watch, but probably not another Rolex!

Felly Jr. · 26 December 2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

And, at the risk of hijacking my own thread, can you tell us what type of Basel offering would pry open that pocketbook of yours, Felly?

Well for starters, a SS Daytona with a date or increase in size. (not likely)
Milly with a different color crystal other than green. (?)
Ceramic Pepsi GMT II
Anything with RED writing on the dial like the old school Subs.

rpryan55 · 26 December 2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Well for starters, a SS Daytona with a date or increase in size. (not likely)
Milly with a different color crystal other than green. (?)
Ceramic Pepsi GMT II
Anything with RED writing on the dial like the old school Subs.

Aw, jeez, I didn't think about a Ceramic Pepsi GMT II.....now I have to wait until March to make sure what it is I want to get. And by that time my wife, who is far, far more sensible than I am, will put the kabosh on any watch purchases.

Nuts!

Felly Jr. · 26 December 2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

Aw, jeez, I didn't think about a Ceramic Pepsi GMT II.....now I have to wait until March to make sure what it is I want to get. And by that time my wife, who is far, far more sensible than I am, will put the kabosh on any watch purchases.

Nuts!

Think Pepsi!

Alcan · 26 December 2008, 10:54 AM

I don't have anything specific in mind to buy in '09, but if something very vintage pops up then who knows.......

Art 1 · 26 December 2008, 11:11 AM

I hope to get another Rolex, probably a GMT2c.

rpryan55 · 26 December 2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Think Pepsi!

gmh1013 · 26 December 2008, 11:44 AM

Till the economy improves ....zip
A Rolex is a lux item
I have a good chunk of change in my house ( Almost paid off)
We need to sell and downsize, until that happens im not doing anything

FLAJIM · 26 December 2008, 12:13 PM

Planning on retiring, looking at a SS Daytona white face as a retirement gift,

Happy Holidays Be Safe JIM

bradg · 26 December 2008, 12:35 PM

Another sub or YM would be nice but price would have to be right. I read about all the folks getting these 20% deals but havent seen them yet. I better start looking harder. Of course there are only a few AD's here in town. Have to see what happens with thier sale price after next week

Bisquitlips · 26 December 2008, 12:53 PM

I'm gonna get that 41mm DJ TT!

Hope it comes out a Basel!

hflee55 · 26 December 2008, 12:55 PM

I hope to get a SS Black Daytona & a Milgauss GV next year.

AIKO · 26 December 2008, 01:23 PM

It will (in the next 6 weeks or so, after my bonus). The decision will be between: Explorer II white, Sub LV, GMT-black or Pepsi or finally the Sea Dweller. I have tried them all on but really can not make up my mind. My guess is that I may go with a quality pre-owned piece. Although the AD discounts are good it seems. Have a few more weeks to ponder.

Nica64 · 26 December 2008, 01:29 PM

Explorer II white for sure, if my AD can get it for me a "Daytona white dial"

, I already bought too many watches this year.

mfer · 26 December 2008, 02:33 PM

Well, 2008 was a big watch buying year for me, but never say never...

If all goes well with my upcoming wedding and I get extended on my contract, may use some of the extra to purchase the new misses a midsized SS/Pt YM. Nothing for me however, except for maybe some straps, watch books, etc.

oztimelord · 26 December 2008, 04:18 PM

I already have one still in the plastic box and I can't wear it till New Years eve.

Hmmm it is going to be a party.

JJ Irani · 26 December 2008, 04:21 PM

If I add any more to the 3 that I already have, I might be looking for a new wife!!

onkyo · 26 December 2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If I add any more to the 3 that I already have, I might be looking for a new wife!!

Let me know if I can help..... finding a new wife!

GBJIV · 26 December 2008, 04:33 PM

Actually, I ONLY buy high and sell low and I am not turning over a new leaf just because it's a new year...

There are going to be some tremendous deals I believe on Rolex (Onkyo's idea on a 1655 is a good one

... I think I am going to focus on Panerai. Eventhough that I have been warned recently that the fad is going away and that it is a terrible investment

since... I am good at bad investing... I hope 2009 is a Panerai year...

GBJIV · 26 December 2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oztimelord

I already have one still in the plastic box and I can't wear it till New Years eve.

Hmmm it is going to be a party.

Mods, it should be a rule - Thou shall not reference New In Box Watch without indicating which watch it is!!!

That will be a great New Years Eve no matter what it is!

Felly Jr. · 26 December 2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If I add any more to the 3 that I already have, I might be looking for a new wife!!

Oh come on JJ! You got such a good deal on Bluesy that Zemina won't mind if you sneak another one in.

PeterT · 26 December 2008, 06:02 PM

A Blue TT Sub is on order and will be coming soon. This may be followed by an SD.

PeterT

flwrtears · 26 December 2008, 06:24 PM

For upcoming 2009 will be a tough year...foreseen retrechment is expected during tis few mths in our country..maybe keeping cash is the safest method at the moment,if given a choice deep sea or tt blue sub will be my next rollies..

Singslinger · 26 December 2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

With the way the world's economy is heading, I have sworn off all Rolex purchases for awhile. Instead, I am buying gold bullion.
I forsee real trouble with all currencies, especially the US dollar. Seems our own government's treasury department is one giant Ponzi scheme.
Plus, between me and the wife, we have enough Rolexes. At last count it was 17.

Yes, the US Treasury and Federal Reserve appear to be running the mother of all Ponzi schemes, printing money to bail out their cronies. There's no such thing as a free lunch and I wonder what price their scam will extract. As for watches, I only have the Deepsea on the radar but it isn't a compelling buy....yet.

26 December 2008, 10:01 AM	#1
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Will 2009 bring you a new Rolex? If so, which one? The world's economy seems to be going south, but I'm wondering how many TRFers are going to take advantage of the incredible deals that will surely be available in the coming year. And, if so, what's caught your eye so far? For me, I think (hope) I'll finally get that Sub ND I've been pining for since I joined the forum. How about you? __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

26 December 2008, 10:33 AM	#7
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	It will bring me a new watch, but probably not another Rolex! __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

26 December 2008, 10:54 AM	#11
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I don't have anything specific in mind to buy in '09, but if something very vintage pops up then who knows....... __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

26 December 2008, 12:53 PM	#17
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I'm gonna get that 41mm DJ TT! Hope it comes out a Basel! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

26 December 2008, 01:29 PM	#20
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Explorer II white for sure, if my AD can get it for me a "Daytona white dial" , I already bought too many watches this year. __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

26 December 2008, 10:09 AM	#2
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Next year ..... I am going mostly vintage. Steven McQueen Exp II 1655 all original and excellent condition... I hope.

26 December 2008, 10:17 AM	#4
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,328	With the way the world's economy is heading, I have sworn off all Rolex purchases for awhile. Instead, I am buying gold bullion. I forsee real trouble with all currencies, especially the US dollar. Seems our own government's treasury department is one giant Ponzi scheme. Plus, between me and the wife, we have enough Rolexes. At last count it was 17.

26 December 2008, 11:11 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I hope to get another Rolex, probably a GMT2c.

26 December 2008, 11:44 AM	#14
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Till the economy improves ....zip A Rolex is a lux item I have a good chunk of change in my house ( Almost paid off) We need to sell and downsize, until that happens im not doing anything

26 December 2008, 12:13 PM	#15
FLAJIM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Daytona Beach, FL Watch: 114060 Sub Posts: 243	Planning on retiring, looking at a SS Daytona white face as a retirement gift, Happy Holidays Be Safe JIM

26 December 2008, 12:35 PM	#16
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Another sub or YM would be nice but price would have to be right. I read about all the folks getting these 20% deals but havent seen them yet. I better start looking harder. Of course there are only a few AD's here in town. Have to see what happens with thier sale price after next week

26 December 2008, 12:55 PM	#18
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	I hope to get a SS Black Daytona & a Milgauss GV next year.

26 December 2008, 01:23 PM	#19
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	It will (in the next 6 weeks or so, after my bonus). The decision will be between: Explorer II white, Sub LV, GMT-black or Pepsi or finally the Sea Dweller. I have tried them all on but really can not make up my mind. My guess is that I may go with a quality pre-owned piece. Although the AD discounts are good it seems. Have a few more weeks to ponder.

26 December 2008, 02:33 PM	#21
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Well, 2008 was a big watch buying year for me, but never say never... If all goes well with my upcoming wedding and I get extended on my contract, may use some of the extra to purchase the new misses a midsized SS/Pt YM. Nothing for me however, except for maybe some straps, watch books, etc. __________________ member#3242

26 December 2008, 04:18 PM	#22
oztimelord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rene Location: Australia Watch: PN 6241 Daytona Posts: 466	I already have one still in the plastic box and I can't wear it till New Years eve. Hmmm it is going to be a party. __________________ Regards Rene PN 6241, 6239, 6263, 16520, 116509, 116520

26 December 2008, 04:21 PM	#23
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	If I add any more to the 3 that I already have, I might be looking for a new wife!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 December 2008, 04:33 PM	#25
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Actually, I ONLY buy high and sell low and I am not turning over a new leaf just because it's a new year... There are going to be some tremendous deals I believe on Rolex (Onkyo's idea on a 1655 is a good one... I think I am going to focus on Panerai. Eventhough that I have been warned recently that the fad is going away and that it is a terrible investment since... I am good at bad investing... I hope 2009 is a Panerai year... __________________ Jackson

26 December 2008, 06:02 PM	#28
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	A Blue TT Sub is on order and will be coming soon. This may be followed by an SD. PeterT

26 December 2008, 06:24 PM	#29
flwrtears Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Melfiz Location: SGP Watch: Rolexes Posts: 47	For upcoming 2009 will be a tough year...foreseen retrechment is expected during tis few mths in our country..maybe keeping cash is the safest method at the moment,if given a choice deep sea or tt blue sub will be my next rollies..

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