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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by fairplay1974 on Jul 19, 2012 15:51:44 GMT 1, I wear a GMT Master II, but my favourite which will be the next watch purchase will be a Deepsea as wenters also mentioned, beautiful watch with a real presence.....It is big, but unless you have a truly tiny wrist it will look great. Daytona, not my cup of tea.
I wear a GMT Master II, but my favourite which will be the next watch purchase will be a Deepsea as wenters also mentioned, beautiful watch with a real presence.....It is big, but unless you have a truly tiny wrist it will look great. Daytona, not my cup of tea.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by brooksie82 on Jul 19, 2012 17:24:42 GMT 1, I have a green tint Rolex Miligaus, and a 1960's Oysterdate with a one off face that cost ยฃ800, looks dope.
I have a green tint Rolex Miligaus, and a 1960's Oysterdate with a one off face that cost ยฃ800, looks dope.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by Hubble Bubble on Jul 19, 2012 17:33:34 GMT 1, Fuck, what is it with this forum. More bling than you can shake as stick at 
Mmmike - I'm with you. My Timex Ironman has been with me for seven years now. Never let me down. I also have a cheap Armani watch I bought on the plane back from seeing England win the Rugby World Cup in 2003. The idea was every time I check it I remember Jonny's drop goal. Works a treat.
Fuck, what is it with this forum. More bling than you can shake as stick at Mmmike - I'm with you. My Timex Ironman has been with me for seven years now. Never let me down. I also have a cheap Armani watch I bought on the plane back from seeing England win the Rugby World Cup in 2003. The idea was every time I check it I remember Jonny's drop goal. Works a treat. |
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by casey999 on Jul 19, 2012 18:58:25 GMT 1, Daytona
The only way
Good investment
Was ยฃ6400 in 2010
Now ยฃ8200
Daytona
The only way
Good investment
Was ยฃ6400 in 2010
Now ยฃ8200
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by jaydeecee on Jul 19, 2012 21:42:58 GMT 1, Do you want new or second hand? Modern or vintage? Do you see it as an investment?
8k will get you pretty much anything you want from the steel and two tone range (if you are willing to go 2nd hand).
If you buy well 2nd hand you shouldn't lose any money when it comes time to sell, you might even make a few quid given the constant price rises Rolex has and the fact the 2nd hand market follows closely as well....
A new yachmaster will depreciate quickly. A daytona should hold it's value. You should be able to pick up SubCs a touch under list at the moment new.
You can get a lot of vintage for 8k. 5513s, red sub, GMTs.....
It really depends what you want in a watch.
There is a lot out there but for me it would be a Seadweller 16600 and a 5513. Or just one of those plus enough change for a signed Banksy ;D.
Good luck!
Jay.
Do you want new or second hand? Modern or vintage? Do you see it as an investment?
8k will get you pretty much anything you want from the steel and two tone range (if you are willing to go 2nd hand).
If you buy well 2nd hand you shouldn't lose any money when it comes time to sell, you might even make a few quid given the constant price rises Rolex has and the fact the 2nd hand market follows closely as well....
A new yachmaster will depreciate quickly. A daytona should hold it's value. You should be able to pick up SubCs a touch under list at the moment new.
You can get a lot of vintage for 8k. 5513s, red sub, GMTs.....
It really depends what you want in a watch.
There is a lot out there but for me it would be a Seadweller 16600 and a 5513. Or just one of those plus enough change for a signed Banksy ;D.
Good luck!
Jay.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Jul 19, 2012 23:34:41 GMT 1, f**k, what is it with this forum. More bling than you can shake as stick at Mmmike - I'm with you. My Timex Ironman has been with me for seven years now. Never let me down. I also have a cheap Armani watch I bought on the plane back from seeing England win the Rugby World Cup in 2003. The idea was every time I check it I remember Jonny's drop goal. Works a treat.
Some people have crazy expensive watch collections.. But there is a huge following, I check this forum forums.watchuseek.com/forum.php as I am after a vintage watch from the 70's which hardly comes around - so I suppose it the same hunt as buying ltd prints.. but to be honest I was suprised how many people are on this forum.
Back to the original post, let us know what you end up going for..
f**k, what is it with this forum. More bling than you can shake as stick at Mmmike - I'm with you. My Timex Ironman has been with me for seven years now. Never let me down. I also have a cheap Armani watch I bought on the plane back from seeing England win the Rugby World Cup in 2003. The idea was every time I check it I remember Jonny's drop goal. Works a treat. Some people have crazy expensive watch collections.. But there is a huge following, I check this forum forums.watchuseek.com/forum.php as I am after a vintage watch from the 70's which hardly comes around - so I suppose it the same hunt as buying ltd prints.. but to be honest I was suprised how many people are on this forum. Back to the original post, let us know what you end up going for.. |
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by fairplay1974 on Jul 20, 2012 11:09:38 GMT 1, Personally for ยฃ8k I'd be thinking about a Panerai....Whether new or pre-owned, in fact ยฃ8k would get a damn beautiful pre-owned Pan in mint condition.
Personally for ยฃ8k I'd be thinking about a Panerai....Whether new or pre-owned, in fact ยฃ8k would get a damn beautiful pre-owned Pan in mint condition.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by rillo on Jul 20, 2012 11:18:30 GMT 1, I have a seadweller but if I had 8k to spend I would buy a pre-owned patek
I have a seadweller but if I had 8k to spend I would buy a pre-owned patek
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by redfred on Jul 20, 2012 13:06:43 GMT 1, Been offered a new yachtmaster for a really good price, just arguing over the part ex deal for my speedy. Thoughts on the yachtmaster anyone, I know they depreciate a bit.
Been offered a new yachtmaster for a really good price, just arguing over the part ex deal for my speedy. Thoughts on the yachtmaster anyone, I know they depreciate a bit.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by searchandrescue on Jul 20, 2012 13:16:34 GMT 1, Sadly don't own any of these lovely kettles but a mate has two old Paneri Luminor. They are beautiful.
Sadly don't own any of these lovely kettles but a mate has two old Paneri Luminor. They are beautiful.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by Deleted on Jul 20, 2012 13:36:13 GMT 1, hey man, dont buy the yachtmaster !! for your ยฃ8 budget buy a GMT Master II, i have one with the green writing and it is the nuts!! also i bought it 2 years ago for ยฃ2800 retail and they are now ยฃ5400 retail...good sportswatch...and these go up in value and are kinetic.
hey man, dont buy the yachtmaster !! for your ยฃ8 budget buy a GMT Master II, i have one with the green writing and it is the nuts!! also i bought it 2 years ago for ยฃ2800 retail and they are now ยฃ5400 retail...good sportswatch...and these go up in value and are kinetic.
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redfred
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by redfred on Sept 5, 2012 13:22:14 GMT 1, Eventually went for the GMT II ceramic, seems to sit better on the wrist than the Sub and is a stunner!
Eventually went for the GMT II ceramic, seems to sit better on the wrist than the Sub and is a stunner!
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by slimshady on Sept 16, 2012 20:57:56 GMT 1, With a budget of 8k I would recommend a Rolex Zenith Daytona. Go for a special reference, complete package. Should not loose any value the upcoming years.
Otherwise, just go to a shop and try them on & buy what you like !
Attached some pics. of my Zenith Daytona from 1991 / N -Series.
Two classics
With a budget of 8k I would recommend a Rolex Zenith Daytona. Go for a special reference, complete package. Should not loose any value the upcoming years. Otherwise, just go to a shop and try them on & buy what you like ! Attached some pics. of my Zenith Daytona from 1991 / N -Series. Two classics |
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by stringer64 on Sept 16, 2012 21:34:37 GMT 1, Don't bother with the Rolex and spend the money on a good gig every month. 8 grand should give you a lifetime of great musical memories.
Don't bother with the Rolex and spend the money on a good gig every month. 8 grand should give you a lifetime of great musical memories.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by jaimesl on Sept 17, 2012 9:23:46 GMT 1, Daytona The only way Good investment Was ยฃ6400 in 2010 Now ยฃ8200
Totally agree - they look ace, are hard to get and go up in value every year (one of the few Rolex's that do).
If you can get your hands on one - make sure it has all the papers - you'll be laughing.
Given the 5 year wait list, it's unlikely you'll get one from a Rolex store... but there are loads of dealers around who sell them on for about ยฃ7.5 - ยฃ8k.
Good luck!
Daytona The only way Good investment Was ยฃ6400 in 2010 Now ยฃ8200 Totally agree - they look ace, are hard to get and go up in value every year (one of the few Rolex's that do). If you can get your hands on one - make sure it has all the papers - you'll be laughing. Given the 5 year wait list, it's unlikely you'll get one from a Rolex store... but there are loads of dealers around who sell them on for about ยฃ7.5 - ยฃ8k. Good luck! |
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by redfred on Sept 17, 2012 9:46:23 GMT 1, Cheers guys, tried the Daytona, lovely watch but not to my taste, went for a new GMT ceramic which I am very pleased with.
Cheers guys, tried the Daytona, lovely watch but not to my taste, went for a new GMT ceramic which I am very pleased with. |
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by slimshady on Sept 17, 2012 10:02:38 GMT 1, Good choice !
...the 2nd one will be a vintage anyway 
Good choice ! ...the 2nd one will be a vintage anyway |
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by muti on Sept 17, 2012 13:18:24 GMT 1, I love my Rolex Submariner and it never leaves my wrist, I do sometimes feel it is a bit small so am looking into one of the ceramics as its a bit bigger (green dial)
Nice watch mate
I love my Rolex Submariner and it never leaves my wrist, I do sometimes feel it is a bit small so am looking into one of the ceramics as its a bit bigger (green dial)
Nice watch mate
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by danmuppet on Sept 17, 2012 13:35:09 GMT 1, Muti I got the deep sea- big old watch and an absolute beaut!
Muti I got the deep sea- big old watch and an absolute beaut!
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redfred
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by redfred on Sept 17, 2012 13:56:51 GMT 1, I love my Rolex Submariner and it never leaves my wrist, I do sometimes feel it is a bit small so am looking into one of the ceramics as its a bit bigger (green dial) Nice watch mate
Yep, the case is a bit bigger on the ceramics but it was the new bracelet that sold it for me, the clasp is more solid as opposed to folded steel, has a bit more weight to it.
I love my Rolex Submariner and it never leaves my wrist, I do sometimes feel it is a bit small so am looking into one of the ceramics as its a bit bigger (green dial) Nice watch mate Yep, the case is a bit bigger on the ceramics but it was the new bracelet that sold it for me, the clasp is more solid as opposed to folded steel, has a bit more weight to it. |
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by grafik on Sept 18, 2012 23:42:08 GMT 1, lovely purchase...
with 8k i would have gone for a nice vintage non date sub. yummy...
lovely purchase...
with 8k i would have gone for a nice vintage non date sub. yummy...
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by schnulli on Sept 19, 2012 7:42:37 GMT 1, Which watch to spend 8k on? If only I had those sort of worries.
Which watch to spend 8k on? If only I had those sort of worries.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by Stender on Oct 12, 2012 15:17:14 GMT 1, I'd like a submariner second hand but dubious of buiying off ebay etc... How do you ensure your not buying a fake? can you get the equivalent of a pest control certificate? :-) The fakes these days have papers boxes etc and dont make your wrist go green so am a bit worried buying private.
I'd like a submariner second hand but dubious of buiying off ebay etc... How do you ensure your not buying a fake? can you get the equivalent of a pest control certificate? :-) The fakes these days have papers boxes etc and dont make your wrist go green so am a bit worried buying private.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by brendan1985 on Feb 18, 2013 13:04:19 GMT 1, Any speculation on what this thing might cost? I think it's pretty special also, but my watch knowledge is limited. Probably not as good of an investment as a regular Rolex, but that little statement on the face is a nice touch.
Any speculation on what this thing might cost? I think it's pretty special also, but my watch knowledge is limited. Probably not as good of an investment as a regular Rolex, but that little statement on the face is a nice touch.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by maxf on Feb 18, 2013 13:08:10 GMT 1, Custom rolex's tend to be silly money - so I'd assume ยฃ8-10k. I'm a bit out of touch, but I think current list for the standard no-date submariner is ยฃ5k or so.
i really like it!
Custom rolex's tend to be silly money - so I'd assume ยฃ8-10k. I'm a bit out of touch, but I think current list for the standard no-date submariner is ยฃ5k or so.
i really like it!
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by danmuppet on Feb 18, 2013 13:08:48 GMT 1, I love my rolexes and would guess ยฃ5k -7. No date, but the fuk em is a great touch. As for investment- think its quite a good one as will be limited- not sure if it is an official Rolex- prob not!
I love my rolexes and would guess ยฃ5k -7. No date, but the fuk em is a great touch. As for investment- think its quite a good one as will be limited- not sure if it is an official Rolex- prob not!
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by maxf on Feb 18, 2013 13:10:27 GMT 1, You'd need to make sure Rolex would service it - normally they will remove any non-standard parts before they service, or refuse to deal with it!
You'd need to make sure Rolex would service it - normally they will remove any non-standard parts before they service, or refuse to deal with it!
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by danmuppet on Feb 18, 2013 13:13:00 GMT 1, Price will be interesting. And you are right- need to check warranty/ servicing etc. if all is cool may sell my deep sea to get one.
Price will be interesting. And you are right- need to check warranty/ servicing etc. if all is cool may sell my deep sea to get one.
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Rolex Collectors โ Buy & Sell, by Wenters on Feb 18, 2013 16:43:44 GMT 1, Price will be interesting. And you are right- need to check warranty/ servicing etc. if all is cool may sell my deep sea to get one.
surely not mate?....I thought I'd made a huge mistake when I traded my Sub for a black face Daytona.....and then the Deep Sea arrived and the Sub was forgotten!!!
Price will be interesting. And you are right- need to check warranty/ servicing etc. if all is cool may sell my deep sea to get one. surely not mate?....I thought I'd made a huge mistake when I traded my Sub for a black face Daytona.....and then the Deep Sea arrived and the Sub was forgotten!!! |
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