Sea Dweller £9k worth it?
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Don't get drawn into the hype on 'Rolex' as an investment.
There are better more solid ways to turn a profit, buying a Rolex at premium isn't one of them.
On the otherhand, if the watch is something you like and you can justify £9k on it, then buy it.
But don't buy it if you can't take a hit on it's value in the future.
There are better more solid ways to turn a profit, buying a Rolex at premium isn't one of them.
On the otherhand, if the watch is something you like and you can justify £9k on it, then buy it.
But don't buy it if you can't take a hit on it's value in the future.
First - thats a fair price if its in good condition.
Second - modern sea dwellers don't seem to draw the same fervour. Better places if you're trying to accumulate.
Third - they're awesome watches to actually wear and put wear into.
Fourth - the current one (126600) is 9300 ish and they're available with a short wait.
Second - modern sea dwellers don't seem to draw the same fervour. Better places if you're trying to accumulate.
Third - they're awesome watches to actually wear and put wear into.
Fourth - the current one (126600) is 9300 ish and they're available with a short wait.
2013 you say? That’d be a 116660 Deepsea, a large 44mm model introduced in 2008 and replaced by the 126660 (also 44mm) in 2018. Personally I can't see 116660 values increasing as the 116660 was made for a long time and its replacement is a nicer model - better proportioned bracelet and a new movement. The 116660 cost about £8,200 in 2013 and can be had for not much more now.
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/search/index.htm?countr...
But if it’s a 2014, then it could be a 116600 SD4Kc, a 40mm model that was made for just 3 years (2014-17). For one reason or another, it didn’t sell particularly well at the time, perhaps because it looked like a Submariner but cost £1k more. It got replaced by the 126600 - a completely different and larger watch. The 116600 is now regarded by some as one of the best modern Rolex dive watches. The right size, no cyclops and very limited production run. Prices are on the up. Cost £6,900 new, now going for close to double: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/search/index.htm?countr...
+1 to the above posters. Buy it because you like it and then wear it. Ignore the investment angle - just consider it a bonus if you don't lose a few bob in the long term.
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/search/index.htm?countr...
But if it’s a 2014, then it could be a 116600 SD4Kc, a 40mm model that was made for just 3 years (2014-17). For one reason or another, it didn’t sell particularly well at the time, perhaps because it looked like a Submariner but cost £1k more. It got replaced by the 126600 - a completely different and larger watch. The 116600 is now regarded by some as one of the best modern Rolex dive watches. The right size, no cyclops and very limited production run. Prices are on the up. Cost £6,900 new, now going for close to double: https://www.chrono24.co.uk/search/index.htm?countr...
+1 to the above posters. Buy it because you like it and then wear it. Ignore the investment angle - just consider it a bonus if you don't lose a few bob in the long term.
The 116600 was released in 2014, so unless the date you've given is incorrect, it won't be one of these. If it is, snap it up at £9k.
If not, its a Deepsea which is an 'ok' price but it depends if the watch is right for you/what you want? I wanted a Deepsea, tried it on and didn't like the bulk (on my wrists) so ended up buying the 116600 SD4K instead.
If not, its a Deepsea which is an 'ok' price but it depends if the watch is right for you/what you want? I wanted a Deepsea, tried it on and didn't like the bulk (on my wrists) so ended up buying the 116600 SD4K instead.
Ninjin said:
Don't get drawn into the hype on 'Rolex' as an investment.
There are better more solid ways to turn a profit, buying a Rolex at premium isn't one of them.
On the otherhand, if the watch is something you like and you can justify £9k on it, then buy it.
But don't buy it if you can't take a hit on it's value in the future.
Agreed. I actually think a Rolex purely as an investment isn't very good (and I have two). It's easy to sell stocks and shares, etc however if you want to sell your Rolex where do you go? Sell it on the internet somehow privately = risk of getting scammed. The safe option is to sell it to a dealer but they are going to kick you in the balls on the price. It's all well and good looking at the asking prices on Chrono24 for a valuation, etc but they don't tell you what the watches actually sell for.There are better more solid ways to turn a profit, buying a Rolex at premium isn't one of them.
On the otherhand, if the watch is something you like and you can justify £9k on it, then buy it.
But don't buy it if you can't take a hit on it's value in the future.
As mentioned, almost definitely not a good investment, certainly in the short to mid term. You have to remember the mark up on the watches you see at dealers will be fairly chunky.
If your mate is offering it to you at that price, you can guarantee that it is more than a dealer will give him for it.
If your mate is offering it to you at that price, you can guarantee that it is more than a dealer will give him for it.
philcray said:
As mentioned, almost definitely not a good investment, certainly in the short to mid term. You have to remember the mark up on the watches you see at dealers will be fairly chunky.
If your mate is offering it to you at that price, you can guarantee that it is more than a dealer will give him for it.
Not always. When I bought my PO years a go the guy had it advertised for 1800. I offered him 1500, and he said a dealer had offered him 1600 so I left it.If your mate is offering it to you at that price, you can guarantee that it is more than a dealer will give him for it.
He came back to me a few days later and we agreed 1500, which is exactly what Watchfinder (it turned out) had offered him, but he was worried he would send it in and they would chip more off it.
Cool story bro etc, but it was a lot of money for me at the time and I felt somewhat confident that I could get my 1500 back if I ever needed to. I think watches are terrible investments in general but I also think if you are sensible then they are not expensive things to own, you just have to fork out a wedge of cash in the first place.
BigGingerBob said:
Hi all, ive been offered a sea dweller, black on black, 2013 model I believe for about £9k.
Would this be a worthy investment piece or too high price?
I will get pictures when I get them.
Dominic Hackett has a nice 2012 model at £9.5k and serviced by Rolex in Jan 18. Looks complete with box & papers. Would this be a worthy investment piece or too high price?
I will get pictures when I get them.
richthebike said:
Armitage.Shanks said:
No Rolex is worth paying over list price in my opinion. Clearly there are a lot that will so the company can control the market demand.
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richthebike said:
Armitage.Shanks said:
No Rolex is worth paying over list price in my opinion. Clearly there are a lot that will so the company can control the market demand.
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