Went to an AD today...

[WatchnRoll]

I currently own a gen Sea Dweller bought back in 2005. I purchased it new at this AD chain (Mayors) and really just wanted an opportunity to see the Rolex Deep Sea in person.

They had one in stock and I really wanted to check it out as I have a Joshua ultimate V coming with the ETA movt. I wanted to know what to look for when I get it next week (hopefully) and see how it feels on the wrist.

Interestingly,. the watch felt great and was not too bulky on my wrist.

The one thing I didnt expect is that they would take my Gen Sea Dweller on trade and would give me $3,780 towards the puchace of the new one. The new DSSD is $9,200 list with no discounton a trade in. I think I paid just slightly over $4,500 for the new gen SD back in 2005 so that isn't that bad for wearing a watch for 5 years...

They are also offering a 20 even payments option which came out to like $270 a month (for the difference of my trade and the cost of the watch). So, for $270 a month for 20 months I can have the DSSD (or pay $5800 outright).

Anyway, I also saw that they had the new 40mm Datejust that was brand new. Those looked really hot in the larger size.

The one thing I also noticed about the gen DSSD was it was not super heavy like the breitlings and it looked like a rep! Isn't that weird...it just seemed like a rep to me...So, I am looking forward to getting my rep soon!

Edited January 28, 2010 by WatchnRoll

[PeteM]

I guess the value of yours was based on them not giving a discount against the DSSD similar to trading in car. I would think you could pick up a new DSSD for about $7500 or so

Still its always good to see the gen and get a feel for it. Did you take pics/wristies so you could think about it before buying??

[WatchnRoll]

I guess the value of yours was based on them not giving a discount against the DSSD similar to trading in car. I would think you could pick up a new DSSD for about $7500 or so

Still its always good to see the gen and get a feel for it. Did you take pics/wristies so you could think about it before buying??

Interstingly enough they were only giving a 5% discount if there was no trade in. That would equate to much more than $7,500. I don;t know where you can buy a gen for that price except eBay and I wouldnt do that.

I didn't take any pics but should have!

It was nice to really feel the watch and see how it looks/feels as a gen because I am going to scrutinize the rep thoroughly once I get it.

I didn't think the gen was anywhere near worth $9200 list...or even $7,500 if that is possible. The rep seems to be such a great deal if it is so spot on...

Edited January 28, 2010 by WatchnRoll

[P4GTR]

For a second, I thought you were actually considering paying $9,000 for that turd.

If the human body cannot go down 600,000,000 feet, why would we need to know the time at such distance? I never understood that.

Keep that Sea-Dweller, and enjoy that DSSD rep!

[PeteM]

Interstingly enough they were only giving a 5% discount if there was no trade in. That would equate to much more than $7,500. I don;t know where you can buy a gen for that price except eBay and I wouldnt do that.

I didn't take any pics but should have!

It was nice to really feel the watch and see how it looks/feels as a gen because I am going to scrutinize the rep thoroughly once I get it.

I didn't think the gen was anywhere near worth $9200 list...or even $7,500 if that is possible. The rep seems to be such a great deal if it is so spot on...

You can always go back mate and take pics

Price wise is more what you guys over in US have said in other posts with value and discounts. In UK the price is around