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yousefhammad · 19 January 2020, 11:38 AM

My local AD has one dj turnograph in stock.

It's a discontinued watch and I was wondering if it would be a good buy/investment.

What are your thoughts?

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dardeca · 19 January 2020, 12:55 PM

No

ltmgeller · 19 January 2020, 12:57 PM

Best to buy what you like instead of what you think might have future value.

214270Explorer · 19 January 2020, 01:04 PM

Please do not discuss watches as an investment.

kieselguhr · 19 January 2020, 01:04 PM

Only one way to find out. Buy it and report back to us in 10 years

Nairn1980 · 19 January 2020, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yousefhammad

My local AD has one dj turnograph in stock.

It's a discontinued watch and I was wondering if it would be a good buy/investment.

What are your thoughts?

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Buy what you love
Invest elsewhere

Chewbacca · 19 January 2020, 05:48 PM

If NOS and available. That’s the answer.

mattmonay · 19 January 2020, 05:58 PM

Mmmm... That's gonna be a no from me, dog.

yousefhammad · 19 January 2020, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Only one way to find out. Buy it and report back to us in 10 years

Hahaha

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Yess · 19 January 2020, 08:25 PM

I don't even buy milk unless I think it's going to go up in value... you do the math.

mountainjogger · 19 January 2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Best to buy what you like instead of what you think might have future value.

Agree.

rad87gn · 19 January 2020, 09:31 PM

It takes people's interest to up the value of a watch. If it's still there it should probably tell you something. They weren't popular then and still aren't now. Maybe a long time the road but who knows?

Majority are all about sport models and not DJ.

beshannon · 19 January 2020, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yousefhammad

My local AD has one dj turnograph in stock.

It's a discontinued watch and I was wondering if it would be a good buy/investment.

What are your thoughts?

Quote:

Originally Posted by yousefhammad

Hahaha

Exactly

flal · 19 January 2020, 10:08 PM

I’ll echo what everyone else said. Forget if it’s a good investment - it’s not. Get what you love and don’t worry about it. It feels nice to know my Rolex watches have increased in value, but that means nothing if it’s not a watch you have a connection to. I could care less that other high end watches I have are worth a fraction of what I paid for them.

Brew · 19 January 2020, 10:23 PM

I love the idea of a turnograph. A useful bezel on my dj would be great. I don't care much about the investment stuff though, so I can't help there.

Cgill1982 · 20 January 2020, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rad87gn

It takes people's interest to up the value of a watch. If it's still there it should probably tell you something. They weren't popular then and still aren't now. Maybe a long time the road but who knows?

Majority are all about sport models and not DJ.

Bit like the unpopular Daytona In The late 60s which are now ridiculous prices! Truth is who knows!!

Cgill1982 · 20 January 2020, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yousefhammad

My local AD has one dj turnograph in stock.

It's a discontinued watch and I was wondering if it would be a good buy/investment.

What are your thoughts?

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How much they asking ???

charlesheung · 20 January 2020, 01:08 AM

The TOG is from AD, so it should be NOS, but if it holds such good value, why it still stay at AD after some years later? It's difficult to say if it is a good investment, but there are certainly other better ways to invest.

Cgill1982 · 20 January 2020, 01:14 AM

Could be pre owned !

NachoNeal · 20 January 2020, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cgill1982

How much they asking ???

Funny how some people have such strong opinions about this potential purchase without knowing the answer to this very basic question.

Duey · 20 January 2020, 01:32 AM

When they release a new TOG at Basel the answer will be yes

BentleyReese · 27 March 2020, 11:57 AM

I woudl say buy the watch to wear it and get intrnsic value from it. The TOG 2005+ is such a nice watch gien the read date wheel and the red second hand. Its a rare find int eh wild and a great conversation piece.

BentleyReese · 27 March 2020, 11:57 AM

I had the SS white dial and the red seconds and red date wheel really popped.

GradyPhilpott · 27 March 2020, 12:04 PM

Whether it's a good deal or not depends on price and some of the other variables discussed here.

It is not in my opinion a good investment, but it is a very nice watch that I would be proud to own.

I could have bought one when they were in production, but at that time, I was not interested in gold watches, bezels, links, etc.

I've since changed my mind about that and I now own a TT Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph, ca. 1986.

csaltphoto · 27 March 2020, 12:16 PM

Good investment? Doubtful. You can find them NOS for around what they sold for new. Used for less. It's had 10 years to become trendy and it hasn't happened. Compare that to something like 5 digit subs which NOS with box and papers sell for around twice what they sold for new and well worn still sell for more than they did new.

That being said I think it's a really cool watch. Basically a DJ with a useful timing bezel. Understated, classy and a little different. But I think it has a slight identity crisis which was why it wasn't that popular and discontinued.

Rado63 · 27 March 2020, 12:39 PM

If you wanted the watch because it's different and is a historic Rolex tool watch that has been discontinued from the catalog for a number of years then I would say yes, get it. As an investment piece, first tell us what is the asking price for this NOS watch? According to C24 the watch was trading for low $4k in 2011 the year the watch was discontinued and on C24 today averaging in the low $6k That's an increase in value of 50% in 9 years. It isn't trading like a Daytona, but alot depends on how much you are buying it for today. Interesting cool watch, it was the first rotating bezel on a Rolex back in the '50's. It probably could have turned in to two time zone watch, but they invented the GMT instead, and today we have the SKyDweler which is the Datejust with rotating bezel and two times zones, plus annual calender. Also it's a 36mm watch which will appeal to a wide audience if you want to sell it.

mmmmp · 27 March 2020, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rado63

If you wanted the watch because it's different and is a historic Rolex tool watch that has been discontinued from the catalog for a number of years then I would say yes, get it. As an investment piece, first tell us what is the asking price for this NOS watch? According to C24 the watch was trading for low $4k in 2011 the year the watch was discontinued and on C24 today averaging in the low $6k That's an increase in value of 50% in 9 years. It isn't trading like a Daytona, but alot depends on how much you are buying it for today. Interesting cool watch, it was the first rotating bezel on a Rolex back in the '50's. It probably could have turned in to two time zone watch, but they invented the GMT instead, and today we have the SKyDweler which is the Datejust with rotating bezel and two times zones, plus annual calender. Also it's a 36mm watch which will appeal to a wide audience if you want to sell it.

Great post! To the OP: I'm a TOG 'fanatic' so if you decide not to buy, could you let me know where it's located? Been looking for a NOS TOG to replace one I reluctantly had to sell.
The Turn-O-Graph is my favorite Rolex.

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fskywalker · 27 March 2020, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Funny how some people have such strong opinions about this potential purchase without knowing the answer to this very basic question.

Agree! Which specific model we are talking about? Dial color? Bracelet style?

I had the black dial version, very nice looking.

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garyk · 27 March 2020, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by flal

I’ll echo what everyone else said. Forget if it’s a good investment - it’s not. Get what you love and don’t worry about it. It feels nice to know my Rolex watches have increased in value, but that means nothing if it’s not a watch you have a connection to. I could care less that other high end watches I have are worth a fraction of what I paid for them.

+1

REFZ · 28 March 2020, 12:07 AM

AFAIK the Turnograph was discontinued in 2011 so it has been laying around at that dealer for quite some time now.

You should be able to get a nice discount on that watch.

19 January 2020, 11:38 AM	#1
yousefhammad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Jordan Posts: 55	AD dj turnograph My local AD has one dj turnograph in stock. It's a discontinued watch and I was wondering if it would be a good buy/investment. What are your thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2020, 12:57 PM	#3
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,540	Best to buy what you like instead of what you think might have future value. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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19 January 2020, 09:31 PM	#12
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	It takes people's interest to up the value of a watch. If it's still there it should probably tell you something. They weren't popular then and still aren't now. Maybe a long time the road but who knows? Majority are all about sport models and not DJ. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

27 March 2020, 12:04 PM	#24
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	Whether it's a good deal or not depends on price and some of the other variables discussed here. It is not in my opinion a good investment, but it is a very nice watch that I would be proud to own. I could have bought one when they were in production, but at that time, I was not interested in gold watches, bezels, links, etc. I've since changed my mind about that and I now own a TT Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph, ca. 1986. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

19 January 2020, 12:55 PM	#2
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,474	No

19 January 2020, 01:04 PM	#5
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,619	Only one way to find out. Buy it and report back to us in 10 years

19 January 2020, 05:48 PM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	If NOS and available. That’s the answer.

19 January 2020, 05:58 PM	#8
mattmonay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 68	Mmmm... That's gonna be a no from me, dog.

19 January 2020, 08:25 PM	#10
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	I don't even buy milk unless I think it's going to go up in value... you do the math.

19 January 2020, 10:08 PM	#14
flal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 164	I’ll echo what everyone else said. Forget if it’s a good investment - it’s not. Get what you love and don’t worry about it. It feels nice to know my Rolex watches have increased in value, but that means nothing if it’s not a watch you have a connection to. I could care less that other high end watches I have are worth a fraction of what I paid for them.

19 January 2020, 10:23 PM	#15
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I love the idea of a turnograph. A useful bezel on my dj would be great. I don't care much about the investment stuff though, so I can't help there.

20 January 2020, 01:08 AM	#18
charlesheung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: HK Posts: 100	The TOG is from AD, so it should be NOS, but if it holds such good value, why it still stay at AD after some years later? It's difficult to say if it is a good investment, but there are certainly other better ways to invest.

20 January 2020, 01:14 AM	#19
Cgill1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: UK Posts: 174	Could be pre owned !

20 January 2020, 01:32 AM	#21
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,597	When they release a new TOG at Basel the answer will be yes

27 March 2020, 11:57 AM	#22
BentleyReese "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Watch: YachtMaster 116622 Posts: 337	I woudl say buy the watch to wear it and get intrnsic value from it. The TOG 2005+ is such a nice watch gien the read date wheel and the red second hand. Its a rare find int eh wild and a great conversation piece.

27 March 2020, 12:16 PM	#25
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,428	Good investment? Doubtful. You can find them NOS for around what they sold for new. Used for less. It's had 10 years to become trendy and it hasn't happened. Compare that to something like 5 digit subs which NOS with box and papers sell for around twice what they sold for new and well worn still sell for more than they did new. That being said I think it's a really cool watch. Basically a DJ with a useful timing bezel. Understated, classy and a little different. But I think it has a slight identity crisis which was why it wasn't that popular and discontinued.

27 March 2020, 12:39 PM	#26
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	If you wanted the watch because it's different and is a historic Rolex tool watch that has been discontinued from the catalog for a number of years then I would say yes, get it. As an investment piece, first tell us what is the asking price for this NOS watch? According to C24 the watch was trading for low $4k in 2011 the year the watch was discontinued and on C24 today averaging in the low $6k That's an increase in value of 50% in 9 years. It isn't trading like a Daytona, but alot depends on how much you are buying it for today. Interesting cool watch, it was the first rotating bezel on a Rolex back in the '50's. It probably could have turned in to two time zone watch, but they invented the GMT instead, and today we have the SKyDweler which is the Datejust with rotating bezel and two times zones, plus annual calender. Also it's a 36mm watch which will appeal to a wide audience if you want to sell it. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

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REFZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Martin Location: Netherlands Watch: The Rolex Way Posts: 1,471	AFAIK the Turnograph was discontinued in 2011 so it has been laying around at that dealer for quite some time now. You should be able to get a nice discount on that watch. __________________ 114060 - 116520 - 126334

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