djrwood Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 After a bit of advise after reading through the last few watch threads. I turn 30 this year and looking at soiling myself to a watch to celebrate. I have a max 4K budget and to be honest will look to fund half this and put the rest on a 0% cc to pay off over the next year or so. I'm after a watch that is an investment as much as a nice time piece. I quite like the look of the Rolex oyster perpetual 36. Any thoughts or anyone own one? Likely to go up in value in the long term or too low end in Rolex terms? Better to buy one or thee me or get a different model second hand? Any help appreciated Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 In time honoured tradition I will advise you to get a Milgauss as I do overtime these threads pop up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 After a bit of advise after reading through the last few watch threads. I turn 30 this year and looking at soiling myself to a watch to celebrate. I have a max 4K budget and to be honest will look to fund half this and put the rest on a 0% cc to pay off over the next year or so. I'm after a watch that is an investment as much as a nice time piece. I quite like the look of the Rolex oyster perpetual 36. Any thoughts or anyone own one? Likely to go up in value in the long term or too low end in Rolex terms? Better to buy one or thee me or get a different model second hand? Any help appreciated Thanks Dan Sounds good but I'd advise against soiling yourself while celebrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I too would soil myself if I spent that sort of money on a watch . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrwood Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Sounds good but I'd advise against soiling yourself while celebrating. Ha it's how we do it in the fens!! It's not a party unless you wake with a 4 day old **** in you pants! I found one in there last birthday at least 4 days old, just weren't sure it was one of mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) you will struggle at 4 for a rolex, second hand can be 6, you will need to go to 4750 for a '90s sub, don't go private unless its your dad's. Edited February 21, 2017 by wandringstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrwood Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 you will struggle at 4 for a rolex, second hand can be 6, you will need to go to 4750 for a '90s sub, don't go private unless its your dad's.[/quote I did think that but have found the oyster 36 for sale for 3950, hence questions on whether it's any good or will gain value? Weren't sure if it was too low end mass market on the Rolex scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 http://www.chrono24.com/ Look here, 7500 at sub 4k, 550 in the uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 is that a datejust? superb watches, all rolex are great, but cheapest subs are 4750 second hand from a dealer, I would have a datejust tomorrow if I could afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 After a bit of advise after reading through the last few watch threads. I turn 30 this year and looking at soiling myself to a watch to celebrate. I have a max 4K budget and to be honest will look to fund half this and put the rest on a 0% cc to pay off over the next year or so. I'm after a watch that is an investment as much as a nice time piece. I quite like the look of the Rolex oyster perpetual 36. Any thoughts or anyone own one? Likely to go up in value in the long term or too low end in Rolex terms? Better to buy one or thee me or get a different model second hand? Any help appreciated Thanks Dan Goldsmiths will do 0% but I'm unsure if you can put more than the 10% deposit down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I too would soil myself if I spent that sort of money on a watch . Harnser lol Have to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 One like this? I picked one ip last august for 3750? http://www.chrono24.com/rolex/gmt-master-ii-rootbeer-16713--id5770976.htm3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Buy a Casio, and spend the other £3950 on a new gun Edited February 21, 2017 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 One like this? I picked one ip last august for 3750? http://www.chrono24.com/rolex/gmt-master-ii-rootbeer-16713--id5770976.htm3 I couldn't buy one through the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I can recommend watchfinder if you are after something secondhand. I bought my Omega Planet Ocean from them it was a couple of years old and after their full service and clean it was like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Buy a Casio, and spend the other £3950 on a new gun ^^ This Be The Verse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I wouldn't soil myself if I bought an expensive watch. But if the wife found out I'd have the **** beaten out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I wouldn't soil myself if I bought an expensive watch. But if the wife found out I'd have the **** beaten out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 I couldn't buy one through the post. Picture was for illustration, mine was from a uk Rolex dealer with a recent service.Agreed the arms length international is too bold for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 have you seen how good a modern fake is? one of the biggest stunts is for a scammer to hold back the real watch and flog the fake with the box and papers, catching out the unsuspecting. I wonder if this is the reason that you see so many genuine Rolexes being sold without box and papers, makes me wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 have you seen how good a modern fake is? one of the biggest stunts is for a scammer to hold back the real watch and flog the fake with the box and papers, catching out the unsuspecting. I wonder if this is the reason that you see so many genuine Rolexes being sold without box and papers, makes me wonder. I can see the box being sold but the papers have the serial numbers printed on them as well as the holographic card. I would not buy without a box and papers and only from a dealer. My next purchase a Milgauss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 love that milgauss, they don't do it with a date though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) I'd get a second hand Air King with white face and Roman numeral dial https://www.cavourorologi.it/mobile/1/Rolex/air-king/14000M/RO3084 That one is in at E3700, but the lack of a 'date' function might get to you after a while, in which case reach for a steel sub for E5300 I've bought a couple of second hand Rolexes from this place and it's worth a snoop. Mind you I bought when the pound got you 1.4 euros and it's all rather depressing right now. https://www.cavourorologi.it/mobile/. . Edited February 21, 2017 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Just a paupers opinion but every pr### with a few quid buys a rolex wrongly making classy watches somewhat classless Look at other brands This is not reverse snobbery if I could afford it I'd spend that sort of money on a watch just not a rolex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) The thing about Rolexes is that they are day to day usable and robust (they don't need delicate treatment or to be kept away from water), the brand and model lines are instantly recognisable and as such there is always a market place for them which means they keep their money and are easy to sell, trade and move on. I have had a couple of eclectic watches and they are very difficult to move on (if you fancy a change or an upgrade) and their prices are quite stagnant - there's a good chance of losing money on them. The OP said he was looking for a watch and an investment and the right model second hand sports Rolex fits that bill and in budget, and of course he'll get a decent looking watch to wear. . Edited February 22, 2017 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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