Which Current Rolex Models Should You BUY or PASS? - Watch Dealers Honest Insight!
So you get a call from your Rolex AD, and they finally have a watch in stock for you... but should you buy it? or should you pass? In this video, I discuss a range of current Rolex models and whether they are actually worth their RRP, or whether you are setting yourself up to take a loss! I give my honest advice on what I would buy.
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Quickly becoming my favorite watch channel on youtube. informative and honest, no drama or BS. Just subscribed
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so pleased you enjoy our channel
Great video as usual , very transparent and honest as I know you are . Thank you for this video very useful for people being offered anything to get what they actually want and for you being truthful as to what they’re worth to flip . Thanks Charlie 👍🏻
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate so please you enjoyed it. Honestly is the key 👌🏻 speak soon 👍🏻👍🏻
This was absolutely spot on. I really enjoyed the overview. I’m sure it will help many people with their decisions. Not that I buy watches to make money. I buy what I like to wear and hopefully keep until I pass them along. But I also want to know I’m getting value for money. Good news is - you won’t go too wrong with most any Rolex at retail. Thanks for the helpful information.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so pleased you enjoyed it. Buy to wear but don’t get burnt 💯👌🏻
man i was looking for a video for a while that can run me down a few different rolex and where they sit. this by far taught me the most and helped a lot. thank you. def subscribed
You are my new fav! No flashy BS, just honest observations and opinions about the market. Great job!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
This should be retitled to “Flipper advice”. People should buy what they like above all and not what they can flip for a few quid.
@chadbailey7038
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately 50-60% of the market, their first question is: “Is this an investment piece?” So it’s a relevant video as that’s where most people’s minds are nowadays.
@iliralimi3312
Жыл бұрын
Like art work , nobody buys most of that crap because they like it .
@yonchrr
Жыл бұрын
@@chadbailey7038 glad these cunts got rekt.
@rickjason215
Жыл бұрын
@@chadbailey7038 The problem is you buy a watch and it appears to go up 25%, who do you sell it to? A grey market site will lowball you. To make the profit, you have to make a private sale. In a private sale, there are a thousand ways to get ripped off. If you want to be a flipper, you really have to know what you are doing.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Well said Chad, this question I get asked at least 10 times a day from my clients. That’s why we did a video on it 👍🏻
Thanks for the advice
Love the honesty of this channel. Great job and always worth watching 🙏👏🥃
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark I appreciate that!
Love this video! Easily the most likeable channel I’ve came across in awhile. you should continue this series for Ap and Patek as well.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so pleased you enjoy our channel.
I've decided to buy my first luxury watch and I really love the datejust fluted with jubilee with blue dial. From what I understand this is the entry level watch so I won't even have to wait a long time to get it? Also, it's a great watch that retains its value (not planning to sell it but it's good to know it will maintain it's value in the future).
This video was extremely helpful, thank you for making it , I am looking for one and had no clue if I was getting something that was going to be worth less as soon as I walked away or worth more . Now I have a much better understanding, Thanks again ! Have a great day !
1. the first watch steel gold with black dial does not list for 12.1k, it lists for 14.3k on the Rolex website. 2. people do not buy these watches to sell, they buy them because they like them, so re-sale value means nothing.
this is my all time favorite series. straight to the point. very insightful
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Darryl, glad you like it 👍🏻
Really good video and transparent about the prices! It's good to give information to the people about what they should expect. It would have been nice to have the full gold daytona also, hopefully next time. Cheers!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Sure thing we will cover other models in the next one 👌🏻
I just have to say this, you're the man. A pure sensible person giving advices which can help us preserve our money along with enjoying the watch. You're a nice person that's all I can say.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it
Such a great video! Probably the most useful one I've seen lately!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
Great video. Love the pricing detail you provide. many thanks.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Glad it was helpful
As a watch dealer myself, my honest opinion would be buy the watch you like. Thats the point of collecting watches.
@oysterman962
Жыл бұрын
That's the best advice. You must be in the wrong industry. This is becoming a stock market not a hobby anymore
Thanks for sharing! Really great content
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it
Excellent informative and detailed analysis!! Keep them coming.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 👍🏻
Smashed it out of the park as usual Charlie 🤘Another very enjoyable video, thank you. The only thing I'd add to your Datejust observation is that the mint green dial is slightly more sought after than the blue dial although you can't go wrong with either. Fluted bezel and jubilee FTW 😉
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ron glad you enjoyed it… yes the mint dial is 👌🏻
I love the insights. You end with "I could do this all day", but I could listen to this all day, too.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric, so pleased you enjoy it.
Great video... thanks for being open and honest
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! I really appreciate your insight and honesty!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching
On the money. The first video I've seen who tells you exactly the market with actual figures. 👍 I bet a few dealers are not too impressed.... Only buy a watch if you like it. It's really that simple. If you sell it down the line at a profit then double bubble win.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
I think your content is good. What annoys me as a collector is all of these people being offered these watches with nothing more in mind than to flip. Rolex really don’t look after watch enthusiasts at all
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you like it. Unfortunately this is the world we live in currently 👍🏻
@waynegoldpig2220
5 ай бұрын
@@thehonestwatchdealer People like you are ruining it.
Brilliant video, thanks very much. Have subscribed!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Amazing thank you
the first video from my subscriptions im watching this week, because you have the best no-nonsense watch channel on the web!! thank you !!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
This series is great.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
I heard from Opusntime watches that the secondary grey watch market is dead. Is that true
Great video pal, very informative as always
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate hope your good 👌🏻
Hi Charlie, very informative as usual. As per an earlier comment you should buy what you like. For me it's Sky-Dwellers. Not a flipper watch, except the steel and blue, but just a great watch to wear. The yellow gold on oysterflex with the black dial is just stunning in the flesh. Below list that's a great buy. The white gold with the black dial on leather is very subdued but again a lovely looking piece on the wrist. Looking forward to your next video. Great stuff.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex glad you enjoyed it. You should always buy what you like 💯👍🏻
@allankeston
10 ай бұрын
Why is this guy an honest watch dealer. Never heard of him from Adam
Dont buy any Rolex for investment . Buy what you love and wear it . Few years if you get bored of it , trade it in for another Rolex Model . Im prepared to lose 10-20% on a Rolex on a Trade in for another new Model .
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
But to wear 👍🏻
Great video! I liked this theme. Def do more as the market changes
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
Very accurate and honest info. I can second everything he says. Honest truth. Although sometimes some things may change and take a model higher, most of the time it doesnt
I just picked up a Blue Sky Dweller at Retail!!! Here's the Story: My Local AD's Rolex case was Smash and Grabbed. But they left The Sky Dweller! Lucky me. The only knock against the deal? No Papers because it was an Exhibition piece. The AD Gave me 5 Year warranty as stated on Receipt "The Same as Rolex".
@colincelso9428
10 ай бұрын
That sounds very suspicious. Exhibition pieces have paperwork. Sounds like the ad filed it as stolen to got the insurance money then sold it without card.
@galatians22122
10 ай бұрын
@@colincelso9428 how would I go about confirming this? Should I contact Rolex directly? On my receipt the AD has provided 5 year warranty the same coverage as Rolex.
Nice to see the prices are coming down as an enthusiast 😊. Interested your thoughts on a Explorer 1 36mm? Im on the waiting list but no sure if I will ever get that call 😂
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Coming soon!
@crouch1521
Жыл бұрын
@@thehonestwatchdealer A video on the watch or my phone call 😂😂. Hopefully both 🙏🏽
@crouch1521
9 ай бұрын
Finally got the call yesterday. Not from the original AD who I've been on the list for 1 year but another one with no Purchase History. was only on the list 6 weeks one very happy boy 😂👍🏼
Such an informative and easy to watch video. Thank you.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks John I appreciate that
Great video! Loved the content, loaded with information.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Appreciate your evaluation, but you left out the yacht master. In particular, the YM40 slate grey. Just wondered
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Such a nice watch watch but has always been a slower seller than the other sports professional models unfortunately. Price wise an over list watch and higher than the blue dial 👍🏻
@andrewshore2898
Жыл бұрын
@@thehonestwatchdealerIt’s one I’ve got my heart set on, and everyone generally ignores it. Many thanks for putting yourself out and answering. ✔️
@scottwexlin6456
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch, and the next one I'm waiting from my AD.
While discussing the Bluesy, after saying the feedback you've recieved from buyers saying they turn it down because there's nothing in it for them. You should teach those buyers to buy what they love and not worry that after buying they can only resell for $300 more over retail and not $3000...The mindset of a true watch collector isn't focused on profiting on their timepieces.
@wanmangeng5957
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Folks are using the word collector too loosely. The overwhelming majority of THESE watches are not purchased for collecting. The new gold rush is watch flipping. The fantasy currency known as crypto, has the watch flippers smarting a bit.
@oysterman962
Жыл бұрын
Reading all the comments on this channel, they are all from flippers asking the potential of trade value on specific models. This is not good. It's a cancer in our hobby
Great video.Very informative.Thanks.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, very useful video.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it
The issue these Grey dealers have is the Rolex Certified Pre Owned. It has completely rocked the Grey dealers. My friend is an established Grey dealer and he says the Certified Pre Owned is big competition. Well reality is if you are going to end up buying used at the over list market price then why use the Grey dealer. Go straight to Rolex AD for the same money
@whereRbearsTeeth
Жыл бұрын
BS
@YJKemal
Жыл бұрын
@@whereRbearsTeeth why else would you think otherwise. I heard it from the horses mouth. And the market tells the story anyway. Grey dealers are reducing prices to get sales. Because they can't compare to buying used from Rolex Certified. It's clearly obvious
There’s barely a “waitlist” anymore. I know people who bought subs after a few weeks with no purchase history. No need to play these AD games when the market is this soft.
Really enjoyed this one. Super interesting and informative. I like your to the point summaries.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dean I appreciate that !
My fav is the Rolex Daytona series, Pepsi and Hulk. 😎👍🏼
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Great taste 👍🏻
This channel and Watch Investor Vinny >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Watch Traders and Trotters
@ronaldJ262
Жыл бұрын
Where does Phil Reid slot into this pecking order ?
@breakdownshakedown71
Жыл бұрын
@Ron Jeremy 😂😂😂 out and out wrongun him!!!
@ronaldJ262
Жыл бұрын
@@breakdownshakedown71 I don't want to speak ill of Phil but I have a sneaking suspicion that your comment will receive quite a few thumbs up 👍
@breakdownshakedown71
Жыл бұрын
@@ronaldJ262 😂😂🤝
Thanks so much for your valued information. I always learn from you!
@thehonestwatchdealer
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Robert, so glad you learn from them! Appreciate it! 🙏
A fantastic wealth of knowledge you have shared. Great content and look forward to your next video. Thanks.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome, thanks for watching!
“The Honest Watch Flipper” without any horological context. Video straight for Bitcoin bro’s
This is dumb. Not everyone is concerned about their new Rolex being instantly worth more than they paid for it from an AD. The point with these watches is that if you own it and enjoy it for say five years and if you need the cash back it will almost surely be more than your cost five years later mostly pushed up by Rolex continuing to increase their new prices year over year. This fellow thinks every watch is just for flipping purposes and not owning and enjoying. People pay $15,000 for a piece of diamond or stone jewelry is instantly worth less than you pay for it - but they never bothers Most jewelry people.
@ronaldJ262
Жыл бұрын
Dumb ? Don't watch it then numbnuts 🤡
@jeffreykilpatrick3592
Жыл бұрын
I think the emphasis should not just be on flipping watches - this video is really accurate in terms of desirability generally and market values.
Thanks for the review. I just bought one and as it was first direct from Timex, I got 15% discount!!
Wow stumbled on this video and really interesting information!! Watched everything without skipping once!
@thehonestwatchdealer
11 ай бұрын
Haha thanks a lot Dave, appreciate that! 🤣
No disrespect but this sounds insane, Rolex really believes they are God 😂smh
@habbibihalal3251
7 ай бұрын
When it comes to watches they are.
Another informative and useful video❤️
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate that !
Very useful video especially for people new to watch buying. Great value. Thank you
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 👌🏻
Very informative , thank you 🙏
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video! thank you
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Great video - really enjoyed that!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the info,looking forward to the next one
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! More to come 👍🏻
Wonderful segment. It's nice to hear it straight from the source.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome
Fantastic video idea mate! Great, vid!!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, glad you enjoyed it !
Excellent video!..this is what the viewers want to hear. Please keep them coming
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
To the point, accurate and thorough, nice one!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the information!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Any time!
Great informative video - subscribed.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Amazing thank you!
Really educating, more of these vids please.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
More coming your way
Really enjoyed that one Charlie, good information about what to buy and not.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome Simon, Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻
After have seen a lot of channels definitely your channel is the Best for a big difference, thanks 🙏🏻
@thehonestwatchdealer
8 ай бұрын
Thank you mate I really appreciate that! So glad you like the content 🙏
Great video!!!!!! Thank you for all the info
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
“A+” video !! Highly interesting. You truly are an honest person. Thank you for the information. I was offered a white gold Oysterflex yatchmaster by my AD last week and passed on it, because it’s not one I am looking for and it’s now under.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Good move under list watch
thank you, just really appreciate the expert perspective
@thehonestwatchdealer
10 ай бұрын
Thank you mate I really appreciate it, glad you liked this one 👌🏻
Great video. Your website and inventory are looking fantastic too.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Much appreciated
As someone who just wants to buy a Rolex to own one, this video makes me happy. The less money flippers make on these, the easier it will be for me to get mine when the day comes
THANKS FOR THE AWESOME KNOWLEDGE
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
Killer video! I have been looking for something like this for so long (investment based), not just people’s opinions on what they do and don’t prefer
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you enjoyed it 👊🏻
Sea Dwellers? Walked into a local AD and they'd just gotten a Rolesor that morning. To me it blew away the steel (on display) so I bought it. They sell just about retail on the secondary. But I noticed in the states there are very few around relative to say a Rootbeer or... Forget about Subs. There's a ton of black sub 41mm. The watch wears slightly smaller than the Explorer 2 on my wrist. Really sharp.
Once again an Excellent video Charlie.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks as always Doug.
@doug2078
Жыл бұрын
@@thehonestwatchdealer Your very welcome Charlie
You come across really well and professional !!!
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you i appreciate that George
You are fabulous🎉! Thank you so much for the great information…..
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you
Good vid mate, keep it up! 🤙
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👌🏻
Thank you for being honest 😅 as you named your KZread channel.
Great info thanks
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Very informative
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Very Informative and, honest watch review and market sentiments. Keep up the good work
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
Thank you for the fantastic wealth of knowledge you have shared with us. Your content is excellent and I'm really looking forward to your next video.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I really appreciate it. More content coming your way 👌🏻
Nicely done sir! Thank you.
@thehonestwatchdealer
10 ай бұрын
Thank you mate, appreciate it! 🙏
Very insightful video- just love the Skydwellers and I have the classic fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 and when worn, it is just eye catching to everyone else that what you’re wearing is a Rolex.
Top video. Like the no-nonsense approach. I'm sure it'll piss a lot of people off but keep it up. May I suggest the following 4F categories? Flip. Flex. For the Future. Forget.
Quite interesting, thanks for sharing your market knowledge!
@thehonestwatchdealer
8 ай бұрын
Thank you mate, glad you liked it! 🙏
This is quickly becoming my favorite watch channel
@thehonestwatchdealer
10 ай бұрын
Thank you mate really appreciate that! Glad to hear you enjoy the channel! 👌🏻
great vid!
Excellent. Quick and punchy. Told me a lot. The key is, to me, holding value and the potential to cash in if needed. Many thanks.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ianross225
Жыл бұрын
@@thehonestwatchdealer I’m new to your channel so a lot to catch up on.
Love the accent and content! Great video! Wish your shop was down in London.
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
Great content! Keep up the good work. I am a fan. Greets from the Netherlands
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Hi from the UK 👋🏻 so pleased you enjoy the channel.
Great video as always
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Thanks i Appreciate that!
APPRECIATE THE KNOWLEDGE, THANK YOU KING
Hello Sir, May I have your advice about two-tone Sky-Dweller in black dial? It’s a bit hard for me to choose oyster bracelet or jubilee bracelet. Which one is more valuable in the market? Thank you.
Been waiting for your next release! Woo hoo 🙌🏾 Cheers from 🇺🇸
@thehonestwatchdealer
Жыл бұрын
Amazing Chad ! Cheers from 🇬🇧👌🏻
@chadbailey7038
Жыл бұрын
@@thehonestwatchdealerI’m surprised to hear about the Sky Dweller with the leather strap! That used to be a big number last year. Goes to show how much the market changes 😅