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jms_w · 27 March 2009, 11:41 PM

I am considering buying a "new" D serial 16613 bluesy circa 2006. Other than the immediate depreciation hit, are there drawbacks in buying a 3 year old watch that hasn't been running all the time perhaps? I am concerned about the reliability. Also, can anyone tell me what the difference between a "D" serial versus "F" and "Z"? What advances were made with each year? Was "D" the last time they put the hologram sticker on the back? Thanks in advance.

STEELINOX · 28 March 2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jms_w

I am considering buying a "new" D serial 16613 bluesy circa 2006. Other than the immediate depreciation hit, are there drawbacks in buying a 3 year old watch that hasn't been running all the time perhaps? I am concerned about the reliability. Also, can anyone tell me what the difference between a "D" serial versus "F" and "Z"? What advances were made with each year? Was "D" the last time they put the hologram sticker on the back? Thanks in advance.

No - no drawbacks and no difference in D F or Z !
As for the holo, I believe that to be correct; its as useless as "tits on a horse" !

rolexgiants · 28 March 2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jms_w

I am considering buying a "new" D serial 16613 bluesy circa 2006. Other than the immediate depreciation hit, are there drawbacks in buying a 3 year old watch that hasn't been running all the time perhaps? I am concerned about the reliability. Also, can anyone tell me what the difference between a "D" serial versus "F" and "Z"? What advances were made with each year? Was "D" the last time they put the hologram sticker on the back? Thanks in advance.

try to get 40 percent off current msrp.... AD has been sitting with that watch.... there has been a few price increases since D serial came out

Daytonaboy1977 · 28 March 2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

No - no drawbacks and no difference in D F or Z !
As for the holo, I believe that to be correct; its as useless as "tits on a horse" !

Priceless, just trying to pick myself up off the floor!!!

redshirt1957 · 28 March 2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

No - no drawbacks and no difference in D F or Z !
As for the holo, I believe that to be correct; its as useless as "tits on a horse" !

I always heard useless as t!@# on a boar hog.

mic6 · 28 March 2009, 01:11 AM

There is only one difference
You will not get the rolexrolexrolex ring around the dial

DSJ · 28 March 2009, 01:31 AM

Hey, where did that price history link go?

I agree, a new D from an AD should be less than $6,000, maybe even less than $5,500.

bodybump · 28 March 2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Hey, where did that price history link go?

I agree, a new D from an AD should be less than $6,000, maybe even less than $5,500.

i agree with david..maybe at $5k is a good price..

DSJ · 28 March 2009, 01:39 AM

Here we go: http://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.htm

So when the AD bought that watch, MSRP was either $7,100 or $7,825, meaning the AD paid between $5,000 and $5,500, maybe even less. It would have to be under $6K or I wouldn't even touch it!

jms_w · 28 March 2009, 01:43 AM

Re: hologram sticker, you guys are hilarious!! That's why I love this forum. I would take it off immediately, but carefully, and store it on wax paper.

Thank You for all of your input. Price is around $5500 but from non-AD. If anyone thinks this is a bad deal please let me know.

sea-dweller · 28 March 2009, 01:44 AM

Yep, price should be under 6K, or else, walk...

rolexgiants · 28 March 2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Here we go: http://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.htm

So when the AD bought that watch, MSRP was either $7,100 or $7,825, meaning the AD paid between $5,000 and $5,500, maybe even less. It would have to be under $6K or I wouldn't even touch it!

ad pays 60 percent of retail

chenx15 · 28 March 2009, 02:13 AM

yes, it can be very addictive. that's the only drawback my rolex watches gave me so far

DSJ · 28 March 2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

ad pays 60 percent of retail

Should that be correct, then their cost is $4,260 to $4,695. So $5K -$5.5K is appropriate for a reasonable profit on a watch they have sat on for 2-3 years.

ninetres · 28 March 2009, 03:00 AM

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ad pays 60 percent of retail

edit...........

jms_w · 28 March 2009, 06:19 AM

So how much do D serials normally go for used? From very good to mint condition.

27 March 2009, 11:41 PM	#1
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Any drawbacks to buying "new" D serial 16613? I am considering buying a "new" D serial 16613 bluesy circa 2006. Other than the immediate depreciation hit, are there drawbacks in buying a 3 year old watch that hasn't been running all the time perhaps? I am concerned about the reliability. Also, can anyone tell me what the difference between a "D" serial versus "F" and "Z"? What advances were made with each year? Was "D" the last time they put the hologram sticker on the back? Thanks in advance.

28 March 2009, 01:11 AM	#6
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	There is only one difference You will not get the rolexrolexrolex ring around the dial __________________

28 March 2009, 01:31 AM	#7
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Hey, where did that price history link go? I agree, a new D from an AD should be less than $6,000, maybe even less than $5,500. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

28 March 2009, 01:39 AM	#9
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Here we go: http://www.minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.htm So when the AD bought that watch, MSRP was either $7,100 or $7,825, meaning the AD paid between $5,000 and $5,500, maybe even less. It would have to be under $6K or I wouldn't even touch it! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

28 March 2009, 01:44 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Yep, price should be under 6K, or else, walk... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

28 March 2009, 01:43 AM	#10
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Re: hologram sticker, you guys are hilarious!! That's why I love this forum. I would take it off immediately, but carefully, and store it on wax paper. Thank You for all of your input. Price is around $5500 but from non-AD. If anyone thinks this is a bad deal please let me know.

28 March 2009, 02:13 AM	#13
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	yes, it can be very addictive. that's the only drawback my rolex watches gave me so far __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

28 March 2009, 06:19 AM	#16
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	So how much do D serials normally go for used? From very good to mint condition.

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