Rolex Oyster Perpetual

L-M · 29-12-2014 10:59pm #1

I'm thinking of investing in a watch and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34mm with a blue face seems to tick all the boxes.

Does anyone know anything about this watch? Rough pricing etc.?

Any information is appreciated.

http://www.rolex.com/watches/oyster-perpetual/m114200-0014.html

893bet · 29-12-2014 11:24pm

They are a lovely watch but i find the 34mm too small personally. I prefer the 36/39mm personally.

It is on my list. I prefer the Milgauss dial but hate the polished centre links.

Pricing no idea. some info on pricing below
http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/prices-for-oyster-perpetual-watches--mod55-new.htm

L-M · 29-12-2014 11:38pm

I saw some on that alright. What kind of site is that? Is if a second hand site?

unkel · 30-12-2014 1:18am

Iconic watch and pure class. But "investing" in it wouldn't necessary be wise. You're very unlikely to make money on it. More likely to lose at least a thousand the moment you buy it (new). Also as 893bet said, it is very small for a man's watch

Tell us more what you want in a watch and there are a lot of people in this forum who will give you great advice!

Eoin · 30-12-2014 1:21am

It's a big classifieds site; so treat it like you would buying an expensive item from adverts/eBay/donedeal etc. Take the "trusted seller" badges with a pinch of salt.

34mm is definitely on the smaller size for a gent's watch these days, make sure you try one on.

Wibbs · 30-12-2014 1:32am

34 mm is "tiny" for today's tastes and that's speaking as a girly wristed chap with a six inch odd wrist size who can get away with that kinda size(depending on design). My humble? Go larger.

blindsider · 30-12-2014 2:39am

As HWKE (Wibbs) says, 34mm is too small - it'll looks like a ladies' watch...

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-automatic-watches-69/seiko-automatic-sapphire-crystal-ssa864j1-ssa864j-womens-watch-5793.html

35mm

Bateman · 30-12-2014 12:41pm

With the exception of certain sports classics or limited edition timepieces, 40% is the “immediate depreciation” figure that I’ve seen mentioned for the vast majority of high-calibre watches.

L-M · 30-12-2014 1:43pm

I couldn't find anything bigger so I thought 34mm was the biggest. I want a steel watch with a blue face and that pretty much ticks every box. I'd buy one second hand either.

@unkel Good or bad investment I'd still be investing!

moby2101 · 30-12-2014 2:24pm

http://m.omegawatches.com/collection/seamaster/aqua-terra-150-m/co-axial-gmt/23110432203001
Take a look at this Omega, beautiful watch, nice features.
I'm in the market for a new watch also and was looking at either something like the Omega or the Rolex you had linked.
Agree with the other posters, 34 is way to small for a man's watch, you should lookk @ 39 and up.

893bet · 30-12-2014 2:51pm

Op get yourself into keanes in Limerick and try some one. The 34 is small but wears a little bigger than it suggests but still to small for my liking.

Try on some in keanes. Take photos with them on and make careful note of each watch ref number as you will get confused otherwise. Having the ref means you can compare prices easily with other dealers or second hand sources.

I have a link ordered in keanes for my omega rail master and can't wait till it gets in just for an excuse to try on a couple while I am there!

L-M · 30-12-2014 3:28pm

Where can you buy Omegas? They would hardly have the one linked above in Keanes would they?

moby2101 · 30-12-2014 3:48pm

Keanes or Matthew Stephens (practically next door) should have Omega.
I tried that particular watch on in MS a few weeks ago, it may still be in stock.
I've bought 2 watches from the guys in Keanes over the last ten years, SUPERB aftercare service with them. Do your homework on prices and HAGGLE! You should be looking at getting somewhere between 12 and 15% discount for cash.

893bet · 30-12-2014 4:02pm

Keanes are the only dealer of Rolex in the region. Between their three shops they will have access to most models quickly.

That is not a rare one so I would be surprised if they didn't have it in stock. To have a Rolex dealership I understand you are required to hold stock worth 1million so that's a lot of watches.

Keanes also are an official omega dealer and have extensive stock.

893bet · 30-12-2014 4:10pm

moby2101 wrote: »

Keanes or Matthew Stephens (practically next door) should have Omega.
I tried that particular watch on in MS a few weeks ago, it may still be in stock.
I've bought 2 watches from the guys in Keanes over the last ten years, SUPERB aftercare service with them. Do your homework on prices and HAGGLE! You should be looking at getting somewhere between 12 and 15% discount for cash.

Have MS been an omega dealer for long?

moby2101 · 30-12-2014 4:21pm

893bet wrote: »

Have MS been an omega dealer for long?

I'm not sure tbh..they did a refit about 3 years ago, it may have been around then..they have Omega as their main luxury brand it seems

893bet · 30-12-2014 4:29pm

moby2101 wrote: »

I'm not sure tbh..they did a refit about 3 years ago, it may have been around then..they have Omega as their main luxury brand it seems

I thought they mostly did fashion brands like armanii, guess, michael kor etc.

Looked at their website and they dont even mention omega!!

Will swing in for a look to see what they have though!

What did you buy from Keanes and what % discount from RRP did you secure?

To OP see below link with RRP prices for 2013/14
I think the model you are after starts around 5500. Typical discount of 5-10% depending on the dealer.

http://www.thewatchquote.com/List-Price-and-tariffs-for-Rolex-watches-No_61.htm

Mredsnapper · 30-12-2014 5:07pm

The omega AT's are truly beautiful. Not sure where you can try them on. Weirs are the Dublin AD.

893bet · 30-12-2014 6:33pm

Mredsnapper wrote: »

The omega AT's are truly beautiful. Not sure where you can try them on. Weirs are the Dublin AD.

The updated one with PCL are :mad::o:( Just a little to bling for me. Still lovely but way to shinny and conspicuous.

But the previous "skyfall" one (ref 231.10.39.21.03.001) makes my knees go weak. I was getting one this xmas but a railmaster came up that I couldnt resist! Love the rail but may well flip it as the skyfall itch is very very strong.

Mredsnapper · 30-12-2014 6:57pm

893bet wrote: »

The updated one with PCL are :mad::o:( Just a little to bling for me. Still lovely but way to shinny and conspicuous.

But the previous "skyfall" one (ref 231.10.39.21.03.001) makes my knees go weak. I was getting one this xmas but a railmaster came up that I couldnt resist! Love the rail but may well flip it as the skyfall itch is very very strong.

One of my work colleagues has one. It looks really well.

moby2101 · 30-12-2014 7:11pm

What did you buy from Keanes and what % discount from RRP did you secure?

I bought a Tag Carrera twin time 8 years ago with 10% discount.
Bought a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust II a few years ago and managed to get 15% off the rrp..
Both have black faces so blue would make a welcome change!

Bateman · 31-12-2014 10:53am

Off topic but is the Railmaster made anymore or has it been discontinued. I like some Seamasters but prefer railmaster.

893bet · 31-12-2014 2:17pm

Bateman wrote: »

Off topic but is the Railmaster made anymore or has it been discontinued. I like some Seamasters but prefer railmaster.

Discontinued since 2010 I think. I guess it didn't sell well enough. Also it's so simple a watch it is tough to justify all the price increases and direction omega is going the last few years.

893bet · 31-12-2014 2:22pm

Op I was in keanes earlier and I think the window price for the watch you want is 5600.

They have a few preowned Rolex. A explorer 2 for 2900! Very tempting. Bracelet looked like there was a little stretch on it though from the window.

Bateman · 31-12-2014 2:54pm

893bet wrote: »

Discontinued since 2010 I think. I guess it didn't sell well enough. Also it's so simple a watch it is tough to justify all the price increases and direction omega is going the last few years.

Yeah probably came down to pure numbers but no harm with a bit of variation for them I'd have thought. You have the Skyfall stuff etc, and I would like a Seamaster some day, but to look at to the untrained eye a lot of Seamaster/Speedmasters are a bit samey...

Marcusm · 31-12-2014 5:05pm

Limerick Man

If you liked the blue faced Omega posted earlier, have a look at this which is similar but without the GMT complication which IMO clutters the dial. It's generally referred to as the Skyfall Omega as it is the one worn by Bond in the Macao casino scene.

The site I've linked to is a good price guide.

http://swisswatchesdirect.co.uk/watch/231.10.39.21.03.002_omega_mens_watches_seamaster_aqua_terra_150_m_(38.5mm)

893bet · 31-12-2014 6:00pm

Marcusm wrote: »

Limerick Man

If you liked the blue faced Omega posted earlier, have a look at this which is similar but without the GMT complication which IMO clutters the dial. It's generally referred to as the Skyfall Omega as it is the one worn by Bond in the Macao casino scene.

The site I've linked to is a good price guide.

http://swisswatchesdirect.co.uk/watch/231.10.39.21.03.002_omega_mens_watches_seamaster_aqua_terra_150_m_(38.5mm)

That's not the bond sky fall. That's the updated version.

The updated one has polished centre links, no border window around the date and has magnetic protection and is a couple of hundred dearer. The ruined it with those minor changes IMO.

lomb · 01-01-2015 7:46am

Size is fine yes it is small but that's its beauty. I bought a 2002 air king 14010 m for 1550 stg on ebay uk with box receipt papers and receipt for service from week before I bought it for 350. All checked as genuine and mint as new condition. Anyone paying 5 or 6 is mad. Lovely watch but...
The lack of date is a killer though so the datejust with jubilee braclet is a far nicer watch. Keep an eye on ebay is my opinion and wait for the right one.http://www.crownandcaliber.com/style-guide/rolex-air-king-review/
Mine is second one down also 34 mm

Cyrus · 01-01-2015 9:57am

See if you can try on the 41mm datejust this is a similar config to the air king you liked the look of

http://www.thewatchgallery.com.au/shop/rolex-ref-116300-steel-41mm-blue-dial-oyster-perpetual-datejust-ii-in-perfect-condition-with-everything/

L-M · 01-01-2015 7:12pm

Is there anywhere a fella could do a bit of research/study into what to look out for in second hand models? I'd been looking at the sh's in Keanes window but wouldn't have noticed any imperfections. I think secondhand is going to be the way for me as I'm a bit novice to buy one new that I may or may not have the love for as some posters here seem to have.

Mredsnapper · 01-01-2015 7:27pm

Limerick man wrote: »

Is there anywhere a fella could do a bit of research/study into what to look out for in second hand models? I'd been looking at the sh's in Keanes window but wouldn't have noticed any imperfections. I think secondhand is going to be the way for me as I'm a bit novice to buy one new that I may or may not have the love for as some posters here seem to have.

Look for a 'full set'. Boxes, papers, they add value and make it easier to resell if you decide to later.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

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