Rolex sub

[shep1001]

Hi all after some advice/opinions on the Rolex sub


I have been offered a new 2012 back face/bezel non date sub for £3700 from a well established jeweller


Is this good value?

Would I be better waiting for the new sub model due later this year? Is this likely to impact on the value of the current models?

I believe the non date version does not come with a ceramic bezel, is this correct? Does the ceramic bezel make a big difference if the watch is only to be worn as a 'dress' watch rather than for diving?

Would the dated ceramic bezel version be a better buy albeit more expensive? Or is it just a case of personal choice if you like the style of the date version or not?

[Lunablack]

Don't know if it's good value or not, as I've not kept up with Rolex prices, but for me £3700 for such a plain piece, with no date, is a bit rich, no mater what brand....

You could get a nice, sea dweller for that, which is not only a better watch IMO, but would hold its value, or even increase over time..


In saying that, I do quite like the no date sub, but I wouldn't pay more than £3k for one, no matter how new

[clockworks]

I can't remember what the list price is for a 14060M. If you plan on keeping the watch for a few years, and you can get a small discount, you shouldn't lose any money. Sooner or later the annual price increases will push the value of your secondhand Sub up above what you pay for it.

I've got a 1997 ND Sub. Paid £1400 for it about 7 years ago. It's now worth around £2300. It'd be worth a bit more if I hadn't dinged it.

If you can find a secondhand Sea Dweller for the same money, it'll be a better "investment".

[hilly10]

Non date new is 4190 so make your own mind up

Edited by hilly10 on Saturday 24th March 20:30

[raptor600]

Yes it's a good price for a new one.

They have stopped making the non-date version so no doubt over time it will become more collectable.

Glad I got mine for £2400 in 2006!

[LukeBird]

raptor600 said:

They have stopped making the non-date version so no doubt over time it will become more collectable.

They haven't.
The 14060M is still available (it's still listed on Rolex's website) and the new Submariner with the ceramic bezel will shortly be available alongside it.