increaing number of SDs for sale?

[NaesHaes]

yeah, was going to say Sub LV also popping out so many....hmmmm


finnsim

Actuall its not about how many LV is being offered at our forum but at how much they are offered which is more important.

I got mine at SGD7600 net, BNIB, Local AD warranty.

There are ppl selling above 8k used. They should know current market.

Some sellers should really check resale market pricing if they wanna be competitive but if you want to sell 2nd preowned shop pricing then good luck. Recently saw Elshan sold GMT ll Coke no lug holes cannot remember series but was sold at 5600. This is what i call a good price. I would have got it had I not gone for my entertainment session that evening. CRAP

[tomcatf]

coming from a super noob when it comes to rolex,

i would rather buy new subs compared with older SDs at current prices.

I mean after all, looks pretty much the same and some may prefer the cyclops and green/blue bezel on the subs.
(theres too many alternatives to the SD....GMT, SUB.....)

Just imho, if anyone who cant stands my view, just take it as BS.

Well, It much depends on what you are looking for, you got the point in buying new as 1st owner, while others are looking at pre-owned so not to pay a premium after all ROLEX will last till we hit the grave, some are looking for investment value, this is what so call collectors' items comes about.

So, my friend while you are not wrong in buying new as it covers with 2 years limited warranty, but others will think of you wasting money, for saving of 2 k or more and just send the watch to RSC, you will enjoy 1 year of warranty coverage, and for every 5 years you can cont' to enjoy 1 year warranty, that provided you send the watch to RSC. For collecting of rare ROLEX, the risk is there but the return will worth the risk taken...

[NaesHaes]

just send the watch to RSC, you will enjoy 1 year of warranty coverage, and for every 5 years you can cont' to enjoy 1 year warranty, that provided you send the watch to RSC.

This is something new to me.. Didn't know that this kind of coverage exist! Sending to RSC means authenicating it right? or are you talking about servicing here

[tomcatf]

This is something new to me.. Didn't know that this kind of coverage exist! Sending to RSC means authenicating it right? or are you talking about servicing here

Sending of watches to RSC for authentication is S$75, they will tell you about the watch, genuine, fake, original, condition of wear and tire, service if needed. No warranty will be given.

overhaul or servicing will cost about $400 above, polish, oil, tune, changing of parts, such as O rings, gears, crystal etc... They will issue you a warranty cert that cover 1 yr against workman or parts supply. Recommended servicing is 5 years once, For me is every 7 or 8 years

Hope that helps

[NaesHaes]

Sending of watches to RSC for authentication is S$75, they will tell you about the watch, genuine, fake, original, condition of wear and tire, service if needed. No warranty will be given.

overhaul or servicing will cost about $400 above, polish, oil, tune, changing of parts, such as O rings, gears, crystal etc... They will issue you a warranty cert that cover 1 yr against workman or parts supply. Recommended servicing is 5 years once, For me is every 7 or 8 years

Hope that helps

Thanks very much bro

[revo]

Hi tomcatf, i got nothing against buying preowned.

infact i find it better if its for daily wear as there will be some "mishaps"
for collections, shld get bnib, from 2nds shop even better.

For me, im looking ard for either a good cond lv sub/sd/base pam.

So while i try to get cfo approval, i scout ard the forums, for any possible
perceived good buys by i, me and myself...lol.

Well, as least we all have one thing in common for sure,
that is to secure a darn good deal....

[tomcatf]

Hi tomcatf, i got nothing against buying preowned.

infact i find it better if its for daily wear as there will be some "mishaps"
for collections, shld get bnib, from 2nds shop even better.

For me, im looking ard for either a good cond lv sub/sd/base pam.

So while i try to get cfo approval, i scout ard the forums, for any possible
perceived good buys by i, me and myself...lol.

Well, as least we all have one thing in common for sure,
that is to secure a darn good deal....

I always asked the sellers to meet at RSC, and spend $75 dollars for verification to ease my concern, the verification can avoid any "mishaps" against; Stolen goods, fake, not original, major external or internal defects.

Some Bros offer LVs below 6.8k, but were snap-up very fast, so you must act fast.

[revo]

I always asked the sellers to meet at RSC, and spend $75 dollars for verification to ease my concern, the verification can avoid any "mishaps" against; Stolen goods, fake, not original, major external or internal defects.

Some Bros offer LVs below 6.8k, but were snap-up very fast, so you must act fast.

actually im considering a 6.2/6.4 cant remember the exact qoute for a rather mint looking D sub lv.
(good buy? watch alone only....)

the catch is that its watch alone.
and im considering that paying 1+k more for papers,box and of course the chapter ring. ( dont know to have or not to have)

Have and i feel its very new, dont have i feel its very clean and classic.

And for 7k+ i can consider a SD which i like very much as well...ARGH!!!
So many wants, so little $$$!!! lol.

Its gg to be my most exp buy for myself, (after my car which i kinda regretted, so i want to be kiasu abit)

Typical singaporean...

[mild7]

coming from a super noob when it comes to rolex,

i would rather buy new subs compared with older SDs at current prices.

I mean after all, looks pretty much the same and some may prefer the cyclops and green/blue bezel on the subs.
(theres too many alternatives to the SD....GMT, SUB.....)

Just imho, if anyone who cant stands my view, just take it as BS.

I'd rather have a SD than a sub. Of course, as an SD owner I'm biased.

The closest analogy I can think of is this. The SD is like the BMW M5, which is a great car but discreet. If someone wanted to showoff, he would buy a BMW 6-series instead which would be the Sub-date (since the cyclops makes it more noticeable).

I can only speak for myself but I'd rather have an M5. The SD is the same. It is a discreet rolex watch, with a hell of a lot of history behind it, with unique features (writing on caseback, no cyclops, HEV). Of course, not everyone appreciates this. They may just want a Lo-lek with a black dial, "wah, this one got date, got cyclop, must be better loh! What is all this COMEX thing, SD lousy leh"

Rant over. Feel free to disagree with me, it is merely just my opinion.

[exxondus]

i think sub also got COMEX

anyway, don find SD discreet. the rolex bezel is extremely noticeable regardless of SD or Sub.

in the end of the day, a rolex is a rolex. def will stand out no matter how discreet u want it to be.

btw, the SD is also the first sports model to get the SEL treatment from rolex

[BAR_Honda]

I just find the SD too thick and doesn't sit nicely on the wrist... then again, i have skinny/bony wrist... so different strokes for different folks...

[Oceanklassik]

I'd rather have a SD than a sub. Of course, as an SD owner I'm biased.

The closest analogy I can think of is this. The SD is like the BMW M5, which is a great car but discreet. If someone wanted to showoff, he would buy a BMW 6-series instead which would be the Sub-date (since the cyclops makes it more noticeable).

I can only speak for myself but I'd rather have an M5. The SD is the same. It is a discreet rolex watch, with a hell of a lot of history behind it, with unique features (writing on caseback, no cyclops, HEV). Of course, not everyone appreciates this. They may just want a Lo-lek with a black dial, "wah, this one got date, got cyclop, must be better loh! What is all this COMEX thing, SD lousy leh"

Rant over. Feel free to disagree with me, it is merely just my opinion.

Your first para says it all: Yes, you are bias . And disagreeing, both are equally "loud". A mere cyclop (to me) cannot be visibly "loud" as you've described. It is the entirety of the watch that is visible, rather than a small and tiny "water droplet look-alike (referring to cyclop)". To me, both look nearly the same and it is only upon closer visual inspection that I can determine the exact model.

I just find the SD too thick and doesn't sit nicely on the wrist... then again, i have skinny/bony wrist... so different strokes for different folks...

I'm more inclined to what you said, "different strokes for different folks"..

Anyway, I love both the same

[mild7]

Your first para says it all: Yes, you are bias . And disagreeing, both are equally "loud". A mere cyclop (to me) cannot be visibly "loud" as you've described. It is the entirety of the watch that is visible, rather than a small and tiny "water droplet look-alike (referring to cyclop)". To me, both look nearly the same and it is only upon closer visual inspection that I can determine the exact model.

Everyone is biased to some degree, even God himself.

While all subs and their variants are generally discreet (compared to the other behemoths out there), my point is that the sub-date is more easily distinguished from it's lesser variant... the sub ND (although to me, the sub ND is THE classic sub and my fave of the lot... different topic though) as well as the SD. And this is by virtue of the cyclop lens alone.

An acquantaince of mine deals with 2nd hand rolexes. Always mistakes my SD for a sub ND. But even with his poor eyesight, he is able to distinguish a sub-date rather easily from the other two by the cyclop lens (and for the record, he feels the sub-date looks classier).

[submarooner]

but in the first place there have already been tons of SD prior to it being discontinued.

Hence, it would never have been able to cash in in the first place. At least IMO

i so agree with exxondus - tons of SD out there over the production years.

[exxondus]

Everyone is biased to some degree, even God himself.

While all subs and their variants are generally discreet (compared to the other behemoths out there), my point is that the sub-date is more easily distinguished from it's lesser variant... the sub ND (although to me, the sub ND is THE classic sub and my fave of the lot... different topic though) as well as the SD. And this is by virtue of the cyclop lens alone.

An acquantaince of mine deals with 2nd hand rolexes. Always mistakes my SD for a sub ND. But even with his poor eyesight, he is able to distinguish a sub-date rather easily from the other two by the cyclop lens (and for the record, he feels the sub-date looks classier).

but please keep God out of this discussion

btw, just wondering on one of your points. does your acquantanince that deals with 2nd hand rolex own a shop and deal with rolexes frequently?

Imagine I go visiotime, passion, etc and the boss look at my wrist which is wearing an SD but say "Nice Sub ND there".

Think i will be quite worried to buy rolexes from them. but just me