Rolex AirKing - had the call
Rolex AirKing - had the call
Having been on a wait list for just over a year, had a call from WoS to say I have an Air King if I want it.
Feel slightly conflicted if I’m honest, would be a massive jump from previous c2k purchase of a Seamaster and Bremont Solo.
Purely as an investment, it seems a no-brainer as second hand models seems to be in the 8k area but I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable wearing it and would insuring it be a nightmare?
Grateful for any advice, especially round trajectory of Rolex prices.
Feel slightly conflicted if I’m honest, would be a massive jump from previous c2k purchase of a Seamaster and Bremont Solo.
Purely as an investment, it seems a no-brainer as second hand models seems to be in the 8k area but I’m not sure I’d feel comfortable wearing it and would insuring it be a nightmare?
Grateful for any advice, especially round trajectory of Rolex prices.
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
Well I think you are very lucky.
I'm not giving you any advice though.
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I'm not giving you any advice though.
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
Go check Watch Charts. The secondary market for Rolexes has been steadily dropping since the middle of the year. Still higher than what it was this time last year, but don't buy it as an investment piece since it seems like you'd be buying before we've hit the pricing floor. Also because it seems like a crime to keep a watch in a safe when someone else could enjoy it.
Buy it because you want to wear it or spend the cash on something you could wear. My two cents.
Buy it because you want to wear it or spend the cash on something you could wear. My two cents.
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
Personally, if I had to beg, steal or borrow to afford this type of purchase, I would pass.
But if I was in a position, to buy it without financial hardship, I think I would go for it.
It seems a no brainer, in some respects, as you say, the resale value makes it a pretty safe investment.
But finaly, i have to add, due to my own personal experience of selling my higher end watches, and losses incurred, it makes me a bit wary of of taking the financial risk. Others may say go for it 100 %.
I suppose, you may struggle to get the opportunity again, so I hope, the reply you receive, will help you.
Apologies if mine doesn't.
Regards Steve
But if I was in a position, to buy it without financial hardship, I think I would go for it.
It seems a no brainer, in some respects, as you say, the resale value makes it a pretty safe investment.
But finaly, i have to add, due to my own personal experience of selling my higher end watches, and losses incurred, it makes me a bit wary of of taking the financial risk. Others may say go for it 100 %.
I suppose, you may struggle to get the opportunity again, so I hope, the reply you receive, will help you.
Apologies if mine doesn't.
Regards Steve
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
It depends on how much you want it – it’s just a watch.
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
I'll add that the Air King is one of the least desirable models. They have pretty much held steady in price for some time. The WatchCharts chart is a little deceiving because it only shows the pandemic bump.
Here is a longer term picture from Chrono24 (which pretty much shows the top market pricing IMO - their other charts show a range and the actual is probably nearer to the bottom of the range).
Here is a longer term picture from Chrono24 (which pretty much shows the top market pricing IMO - their other charts show a range and the actual is probably nearer to the bottom of the range).
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
Buy it, purchased mine last year (discontinued model) it wasn’t really on my radar but had the opportunity to purchase from my AD and it has probably become my most worn watch, apart from my daily beater, post about that tomorrow,
As for insurance, I just name my watches on my house insurance
I’ve said this many times take away the hype/b@££&#*t regarding Rolex, their watches are absolutely stunning
Don’t fall for the ‘resale value ‘ just buy yourself a stunning watch, I bet if you ever do have to sell it, it will give you a better return than 95% of other brands
As for insurance, I just name my watches on my house insurance
I’ve said this many times take away the hype/b@££&#*t regarding Rolex, their watches are absolutely stunning
Don’t fall for the ‘resale value ‘ just buy yourself a stunning watch, I bet if you ever do have to sell it, it will give you a better return than 95% of other brands
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
If I could buy it without hardship I’d be on it in an instant. And I’d wear it as I happen to like the Air King. Rolexes are nice watches. But I’d only be buying to wear it. The investment notion is too uncertain for me to tie up that kind of money and not enjoy the investment at the same time.
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
buy it and flip it
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
Investing is a more socially acceptable name for gambling isn't it? Buy it if you genuinely want it and accept any fluctuation in price for what it is.Purely as an investment
It's interesting to see that while forum members heap opprobrium on flippers who hoover up previously unwanted watches in the CW sale, different rules apply to Rolex. I suppose they do, don't they?
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
Simple advice, and would it be a tough sell ?
probably not, for a modest or decent profit.
If that appeals.
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
As someone who has been on 'the list' for 18months (this or the Milgauss) I would probably go for it. Though have to admit with the passing of time I would have to think long and hard about it. I wouldn't buy to flip personally as I buy to wear (though of course you could easily and at least money back and some profit).
I also think the new version keeps the best bits of the old and improves on it.
Edit: ok, thought about it and coincidentally had opportunity to try new AK on and a Milgauss at AD this lunchtimein London (someone else's order of 3 new Rolex !) yes I absolutely would!
I also think the new version keeps the best bits of the old and improves on it.
Edit: ok, thought about it and coincidentally had opportunity to try new AK on and a Milgauss at AD this lunchtimein London (someone else's order of 3 new Rolex !) yes I absolutely would!
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
Now here is a thing:
Flip it to someone on a forum? Nope most on forums are bright enough to work out that this is a watch what will be readily available in an AD window, sooner rather than later.
Flip it to the trade at a profit? Good luck with that. Most are already sitting on too much stock, that they paid too much for on the up.
Flip it on eBay? Well yes if you want to take a risk.
There is a reason that the internet is awash with folk saying “I have had the call”, when they weren’t expecting it…
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
Agree in principle with this, think it would be still possible to flip quite easily at a modest uplift. How long this continues though is anyones guess but the price trend is down and availability seems to be slowly increasing.nbg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:33 pmNow here is a thing:
Flip it to someone on a forum? Nope most on forums are bright enough to work out that this is a watch what will be readily available in an AD window, sooner rather than later.
Flip it to the trade at a profit? Good luck with that. Most are already sitting on too much stock, that they paid too much for on the up.
Flip it on eBay? Well yes if you want to take a risk.
There is a reason that the internet is awash with folk saying “I have had the call”, when they weren’t expecting it…
Neil
I will await the call that others seem to have been getting and yes, more seem to have had recently.
As stated though, if I do then its as a watch to wear not flip!
I remember not so long ago when these were unloved by the Rolex world and could be had for c.4k!
To the OP, let us know what you decide.
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Re: Rolex AirKing - had the call
If you don't want it, please ask WoS to offer it to me as I'm also on the list for an Air King and would happily buy and wear it!
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