Here's the story.
I've been collecting reps for about 2-3 months now and naturally went on a shopping binge and ended up with the following. (in order)
Tag Carrera Chrono
Omega UPO
FM Crazy Hour Date
Rolex Daytona
IWC FA Jones Skeleton
IWC 3717
But none of them really wowed me and I quickly put them away.
I received my vintage Rolex Tiffany Submariner with James Bond NATO strap yesterday.
It didn't look like much but when I put it on, I immediately felt that the watch was me... it was so me.
Now, I want a gen sub but I'm not sure if I should get a new or a pre-owned.
I will definitely put a Bond strap on it, though as I have never liked SS bracelets.
I'm thinking of getting the non date version, 14060.
A quick check with the AD showed that the new is $4855. I believe this is the new one with COSC certification.
Monster time has a 2001 pre-owned one for $2815.
What are your views on which I should get?
Is getting a new one for the COSC certification worth the $2K difference?
What should I be looking out for pre-owned?
- Guarantee Papers?
- Box?
- Service Papers?
Is Monster Time a reliable dealer?
Some forums have people selling as low as $2500 but I'm not sure if it is a good idea to buy from them.
Will the price go down during the economic downturn? Should I be getting it next year instead?
Let me know what you think.
Thanks.