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StewartUK · 20 January 2014, 06:07 AM

An unworn platinum Daytona - worth more or less in five years?

coralfarmer84 · 20 January 2014, 06:09 AM

I'm going to guess it all depends on what kind of deal you get to begin with. I'd say its worth about the same in 5 years, but more in 10 or so. Especially if rolex keeps raising prices or if precious metals go up. I wouldn't think it would be a great investment from a strict financial standpoint

beshannon · 20 January 2014, 06:13 AM

No.

High quality luxury jewelry is not an investment.

If you want to buy platinum there are many ways to invest in the commodity..

HL65 · 20 January 2014, 06:13 AM

I don't think any new watch is a great investment but it sure looks and feels great and if bought right will hold it's own and don't expect flooded market with them given price.

dysondiver · 20 January 2014, 06:15 AM

no

i dont think any mass produced product represents a good investment ,,,, but its as good of way as any in spreading the risk of total bank melt down
i think pre owned . bought well , wont loose money ,,, but thats not the same thing as a good investment.

Jason71 · 20 January 2014, 06:15 AM

Worth less than $75,000 in five years even if new in the plastic.

This doesn't mean I wouldn't buy it if i had the liquid funds available. It is a fantastic watch that will retain a significant amount of value. Put $75k in real estate. Absolutely should be a better long term investment.

Baselman · 20 January 2014, 06:24 AM

Head says: £52400 rrp can be had brand new from grey dealer around 40-42k£ I'd say its one quick way to burn £12k in an instant - a dealer would buy it for even less so expect to be offered around £35k if your lucky. It's not an investment piece but it is a great watch to wear and own - a stunning watch in person if you buy at right price absolutely but not at full rrp for investment at least.
Heart says: I want one badly it's just awesome. Best looking modern daytona - currently !

Passionata · 20 January 2014, 06:25 AM

I m very confident that it is ,don t think it will be sold more than 4-5 years,if you can get with a 20-25 percent discount it s a very safe/solid investment.

StewartUK · 20 January 2014, 06:27 AM

better stick to classic cars then, I read it was the best performing asset class over the last 10 years in the UK!!!

SixPak · 20 January 2014, 06:28 AM

There are many things I invest on and watches are not one of them. Now having said that I enjoy each of my watches immensely and that, to me is "worth the investment".

CDNWatchNut · 20 January 2014, 06:31 AM

A good investment in your enjoyment if you like it enough and have the means! Otherwise, no.

ARTISAN · 20 January 2014, 07:10 AM

all depends if they stop production ,,, then we have a different game.

kilyung · 20 January 2014, 07:11 AM

Dumb as an investment.

Genius as a daily watch!

bayerische · 20 January 2014, 07:15 AM

Less.

If only we had a crystal ball....

Baselman · 20 January 2014, 07:20 AM

Hey they also said the DRSD the milsub and the Paul Newman Daytona were dumb investments I wish I was that dumb.

kilyung · 20 January 2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Baselman

Hey they also said the DRSD the milsub and the Paul Newman Daytona were dumb investments I wish I was that dumb.

It's a completely different situation these days given the volume Rolex pumps out now.

Nidal · 20 January 2014, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Dumb as an investment.

Genius as a daily watch!

Agree. Especially precious metal rolexes. Get a 50k used plat daytona in a few years

Baselman · 20 January 2014, 07:27 AM

Yeah the platinum daytona is still too high volume a watch as an investment piece really need one at around £25-30k for it to be a solid investment

cali kid · 20 January 2014, 07:33 AM

Beautiful watch but if we all wanted to make money we would have started a unused collection in the 50, 60 & 70's when Subs and other Rolex pieces were cheap.... Prices are so high these days you will never see what vintage pieces are selling for today!

beshannon · 20 January 2014, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baselman

Hey they also said the DRSD the milsub and the Paul Newman Daytona were dumb investments I wish I was that dumb.

I seriously doubt that anyone back when those watches were new, ever contemplated their future values and called them "investments".

Anyone can find items that have appreciated by looking at historical data.

In addition the OP asked about a holding period of 5 years, your example cites watches produced ~50 years ago or 10 times longer to hold.

Bottom line, a new mass produced Rolex watch is not an investment in any way shape or form and certainly NOT in that short a time period.

HL65 · 20 January 2014, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I seriously doubt that anyone back when those watches were new ever contemplated their future values and called them "investments".

Anyone can find items that have appreciated by looking at historical data.

In addition the OP asked about a holding period of 5 years, your example cites watches produced ~50 years ago or 10 times longer to hold.

Bottom line, a new mass produced Rolex watch in not an investment in any way shape or form and certainly NOT in that short a time period.

Agree 100%

azguy · 20 January 2014, 08:14 AM

If you want to lose $3-5,000 a year on your "investment" it's a genius idea...

HL65 · 20 January 2014, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

If you want to lose $3-5,000 a year on your "investment" it's a genius idea...

So in 25 years it will be worth zero. I sure hope you are wrong!

Trouble15 · 20 January 2014, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

No.

High quality luxury jewelry is not an investment.

If you want to buy platinum there are many ways to invest in the commodity..

petenyc · 20 January 2014, 08:45 AM

not an investment

Mystro · 20 January 2014, 08:58 AM

Horrible investment. The Rolex investment argument is gone. Rolex priced them too high now for any modern Rolex to be considered a investment. They are a luxury lifestyle.

HL65 · 20 January 2014, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Horrible investment. The Rolex investment argument is gone. Rolex priced them too high now for any modern Rolex to be considered a investment. They are a luxury lifestyle.

It's not price but supply. Again it is a great investment in joy and poor investment overall. I don't see any luxury item as an investment.

Racerdj · 20 January 2014, 09:08 AM

Does anybody know how many have been produced?

crowncollection · 20 January 2014, 09:08 AM

i would say bad investment, but that is not why you buy this magnificant watch

HL65 · 20 January 2014, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

Does anybody know how many have been produced?

Yes only Rolex and we will never know.

20 January 2014, 06:07 AM	#1
StewartUK Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Posts: 62	Do you think the platinum Daytona is a good investment? An unworn platinum Daytona - worth more or less in five years?

20 January 2014, 06:13 AM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No. High quality luxury jewelry is not an investment. If you want to buy platinum there are many ways to invest in the commodity.. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

20 January 2014, 06:13 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,494	I don't think any new watch is a great investment but it sure looks and feels great and if bought right will hold it's own and don't expect flooded market with them given price. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 January 2014, 06:15 AM	#6
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Worth less than $75,000 in five years even if new in the plastic. This doesn't mean I wouldn't buy it if i had the liquid funds available. It is a fantastic watch that will retain a significant amount of value. Put $75k in real estate. Absolutely should be a better long term investment. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

20 January 2014, 06:25 AM	#8
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	I m very confident that it is ,don t think it will be sold more than 4-5 years,if you can get with a 20-25 percent discount it s a very safe/solid investment. __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

20 January 2014, 06:09 AM	#2
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	I'm going to guess it all depends on what kind of deal you get to begin with. I'd say its worth about the same in 5 years, but more in 10 or so. Especially if rolex keeps raising prices or if precious metals go up. I wouldn't think it would be a great investment from a strict financial standpoint

20 January 2014, 06:15 AM	#5
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	no i dont think any mass produced product represents a good investment ,,,, but its as good of way as any in spreading the risk of total bank melt down i think pre owned . bought well , wont loose money ,,, but thats not the same thing as a good investment.

20 January 2014, 06:24 AM	#7
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	Head says: £52400 rrp can be had brand new from grey dealer around 40-42k£ I'd say its one quick way to burn £12k in an instant - a dealer would buy it for even less so expect to be offered around £35k if your lucky. It's not an investment piece but it is a great watch to wear and own - a stunning watch in person if you buy at right price absolutely but not at full rrp for investment at least. Heart says: I want one badly it's just awesome. Best looking modern daytona - currently !

20 January 2014, 06:27 AM	#9
StewartUK Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Posts: 62	better stick to classic cars then, I read it was the best performing asset class over the last 10 years in the UK!!!

20 January 2014, 06:28 AM	#10
SixPak "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Phong Location: Toronto Posts: 2,718	There are many things I invest on and watches are not one of them. Now having said that I enjoy each of my watches immensely and that, to me is "worth the investment".

20 January 2014, 06:31 AM	#11
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	A good investment in your enjoyment if you like it enough and have the means! Otherwise, no.

20 January 2014, 07:10 AM	#12
ARTISAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: steve Location: south , east , uk Watch: all of them Posts: 448	all depends if they stop production ,,, then we have a different game.

20 January 2014, 07:11 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Dumb as an investment. Genius as a daily watch!

20 January 2014, 07:15 AM	#14
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Less. If only we had a crystal ball.... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

20 January 2014, 07:20 AM	#15
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	Hey they also said the DRSD the milsub and the Paul Newman Daytona were dumb investments I wish I was that dumb.

20 January 2014, 07:27 AM	#18
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	Yeah the platinum daytona is still too high volume a watch as an investment piece really need one at around £25-30k for it to be a solid investment

20 January 2014, 07:33 AM	#19
cali kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Trevor Location: Monterey Co. Ca. Watch: 16610, 16613, 024 Posts: 439	Beautiful watch but if we all wanted to make money we would have started a unused collection in the 50, 60 & 70's when Subs and other Rolex pieces were cheap.... Prices are so high these days you will never see what vintage pieces are selling for today! __________________

20 January 2014, 08:14 AM	#22
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	If you want to lose $3-5,000 a year on your "investment" it's a genius idea...

20 January 2014, 08:45 AM	#25
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	not an investment

20 January 2014, 08:58 AM	#26
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,852	Horrible investment. The Rolex investment argument is gone. Rolex priced them too high now for any modern Rolex to be considered a investment. They are a luxury lifestyle. __________________

20 January 2014, 09:08 AM	#28
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Does anybody know how many have been produced? __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

20 January 2014, 09:08 AM	#29
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,165	i would say bad investment, but that is not why you buy this magnificant watch __________________ watches many

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