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cjun · 28 July 2019, 03:00 PM

Hi folks,

I am looking for a steel sub.
I've checked a couple of rolex stores in LA,NY,VA... but it seems almost impossible to get a new one now.

Should I wait? or consider 2nd hand?

interestedwatcher · 28 July 2019, 03:03 PM

Budget - what model do you want - when do you want it.

Dr. Robert · 28 July 2019, 03:04 PM

Check out the for sale site here.....you will find a few, I suggest buying now, with the Wilsdorf clan being hot, prices are only gonna go up.

Speedfreek28 · 28 July 2019, 03:04 PM

If it’s going to be your only watch, second hand as second hand prices aren’t ridiculous. Otherwise, you would have to buy other watches and/or jewelry from those stores in order to be actually considered for one.

Brian Page · 28 July 2019, 03:12 PM

Tough time to step in but get what you want

Muxi · 28 July 2019, 03:20 PM

Get one now. It’s not that hard to find.

WatchNutcase · 28 July 2019, 04:00 PM

Steel sub now!

zaydans · 28 July 2019, 04:25 PM

If it’s a grail keeper there’s no harm in going pre owned from a trusted dealer here.

pauljuhn · 28 July 2019, 06:12 PM

Unless you really want a diver watch, look for something else.
It is a bad time to buy ss sub.

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jimcameron · 28 July 2019, 06:16 PM

Buy grey, try AlanFurman you can see, touch, and hold what you're buying. Rockville, Md.

Jamie1111 · 28 July 2019, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedfreek28

If it’s going to be your only watch, second hand as second hand prices aren’t ridiculous. Otherwise, you would have to buy other watches and/or jewelry from those stores in order to be actually considered for one.

One is listed for $11690usd, pre owned. They sell for $8550usd new. That’s quite a mark up to many people. Nothing against the seller or price, just the market were in demands hefty mark up (in my humble opinion) and no you don’t have to buy anything else necessarily. I got one at an AD no bundles and no relationship. Just ordered and waited a few months.

Wristwatcherboy · 28 July 2019, 06:46 PM

Will probably be updated with new movement next year, so if you can wait and you are interested in the longer power reserve then don't buy right now.

CharlesN · 28 July 2019, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjun

Hi folks,
it seems almost impossible to get a new one now.

You can get a No date within 4 months usuallyy.

A Sub date takes probably upto a year.

Do you want one now or later ?

That will tell you if you should buy now (Grey) or later (AD)

They are in real demandnd and there is a shortage.

They really are iconic and fabulous to wear.

Rags · 28 July 2019, 09:30 PM

Good luck finding one unless you're a favorite customer of an AD. Just having the cash isn't enough to buy a rolex anymore.

dxbtousa · 28 July 2019, 09:39 PM

go buy grey

AJMarcus · 28 July 2019, 09:41 PM

Buy now and enjoy now. Call and stop by everyday AD in your area before you go gray.

Madman37 · 28 July 2019, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Check out the for sale site here.....you will find a few, I suggest buying now, with the Wilsdorf clan being hot, prices are only gonna go up.

They are stagnant apart from Daytona ceramic they are gonna go down

AJMarcus · 28 July 2019, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman37

They are stagnant apart from Daytona ceramic they are gonna go down

Maybe in five years

The Libertine · 28 July 2019, 10:05 PM

Now. Check out DavidSW - he has a decent selection of Submariners. Good luck!

brandrea · 28 July 2019, 10:07 PM

Welcome to the forum

beshannon · 28 July 2019, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjun

Should I wait? or consider 2nd hand?

What do YOU want to do?

1William · 28 July 2019, 10:22 PM

Look at our Trusted Sellers and find the watch you want. You will pay a slight premium as opposed to an AD but you can not get one through an AD without a significant wait. By the time you pay the tax for the AD the remaining money is worth not dealing with the aggravation. Go get your watch, wear it and enjoy it.

Chester01 · 28 July 2019, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjun

Hi folks,

I am looking for a steel sub.
I've checked a couple of rolex stores in LA,NY,VA... but it seems almost impossible to get a new one now.

Should I wait? or consider 2nd hand?

Get a 16610. They can be had at an exceptional price, right now, far more balanced that the giant lug subs now, less showy as well, and the last bond Rolex.

cjun · 30 July 2019, 02:52 PM

Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts !!

akilis · 30 July 2019, 03:36 PM

i have one for sale if you interested

rominvicta · 30 July 2019, 03:40 PM

Either second hand or new it doesn’t matter. Just make sure you get one by October. Later you shall have to pay a premium on top of current market price. As majority of folks will start recognising that 2019 is the last year current Sub is in production.

Nairn1980 · 30 July 2019, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjun

Hi folks,

I am looking for a steel sub.
I've checked a couple of rolex stores in LA,NY,VA... but it seems almost impossible to get a new one now.

Should I wait? or consider 2nd hand?

Your choice.....

Boaters · 30 July 2019, 05:14 PM

Welcome ... Get ahold of DavidSW he will set you up.

forest172 · 30 July 2019, 05:23 PM

I've just picked up a 20 year old like new 16610 for £5800, to add to my ceramic collection of various pieces. It's fantastic and I would highly recommend

Mr.Rolex1 · 31 July 2019, 01:42 AM

Go grey

28 July 2019, 03:00 PM	#1
cjun "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: washington dc Posts: 8	steel sub now or later? Hi folks, I am looking for a steel sub. I've checked a couple of rolex stores in LA,NY,VA... but it seems almost impossible to get a new one now. Should I wait? or consider 2nd hand?

28 July 2019, 03:04 PM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	Check out the for sale site here.....you will find a few, I suggest buying now, with the Wilsdorf clan being hot, prices are only gonna go up. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 July 2019, 09:30 PM	#14
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Good luck finding one unless you're a favorite customer of an AD. Just having the cash isn't enough to buy a rolex anymore. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

28 July 2019, 03:03 PM	#2
interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,030	Budget - what model do you want - when do you want it.

28 July 2019, 03:04 PM	#4
Speedfreek28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 216	If it’s going to be your only watch, second hand as second hand prices aren’t ridiculous. Otherwise, you would have to buy other watches and/or jewelry from those stores in order to be actually considered for one.

28 July 2019, 03:12 PM	#5
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	Tough time to step in but get what you want

28 July 2019, 03:20 PM	#6
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	Get one now. It’s not that hard to find.

28 July 2019, 04:00 PM	#7
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Steel sub now!

28 July 2019, 04:25 PM	#8
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	If it’s a grail keeper there’s no harm in going pre owned from a trusted dealer here.

28 July 2019, 06:12 PM	#9
pauljuhn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: sydney Watch: Mont Blanc Posts: 65	Unless you really want a diver watch, look for something else. It is a bad time to buy ss sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 July 2019, 06:16 PM	#10
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	Buy grey, try AlanFurman you can see, touch, and hold what you're buying. Rockville, Md.

28 July 2019, 06:46 PM	#12
Wristwatcherboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London, UK Posts: 233	Will probably be updated with new movement next year, so if you can wait and you are interested in the longer power reserve then don't buy right now.

28 July 2019, 09:39 PM	#15
dxbtousa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: dubai Posts: 673	go buy grey

28 July 2019, 09:41 PM	#16
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Buy now and enjoy now. Call and stop by everyday AD in your area before you go gray.

28 July 2019, 10:05 PM	#19
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Now. Check out DavidSW - he has a decent selection of Submariners. Good luck!

28 July 2019, 10:07 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Welcome to the forum

28 July 2019, 10:22 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Look at our Trusted Sellers and find the watch you want. You will pay a slight premium as opposed to an AD but you can not get one through an AD without a significant wait. By the time you pay the tax for the AD the remaining money is worth not dealing with the aggravation. Go get your watch, wear it and enjoy it.

30 July 2019, 02:52 PM	#24
cjun "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: washington dc Posts: 8	Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts !!

30 July 2019, 03:36 PM	#25
akilis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Akilis Location: Canada Watch: 5811/1G Posts: 1,084	i have one for sale if you interested

30 July 2019, 03:40 PM	#26
rominvicta 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: EU Watch: DSSD, BLNR, SM, GM Posts: 933	Either second hand or new it doesn’t matter. Just make sure you get one by October. Later you shall have to pay a premium on top of current market price. As majority of folks will start recognising that 2019 is the last year current Sub is in production.

30 July 2019, 05:14 PM	#28
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Welcome ... Get ahold of DavidSW he will set you up.

30 July 2019, 05:23 PM	#29
forest172 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: derbyshire UK Posts: 44	I've just picked up a 20 year old like new 16610 for £5800, to add to my ceramic collection of various pieces. It's fantastic and I would highly recommend

31 July 2019, 01:42 AM	#30
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	Go grey

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