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  1. Bullfighter

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    #1 Bullfighter, Jan 24, 2022
    I see Rolex commanding a resale premium now, sometimes substantial, especially for the professional models. However, I’m interested in several of the JLC master ultra-thin models, and I see the Perpetual running into the mid $20K range.

    Any experience on how I might come out financially after 4-5 years? Not looking to flip watches, but I like the idea of a watch as an asset.



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  2. bart12

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    #2 bart12, Jan 24, 2022
    I would not put my savings in a JLC and retire in 5 years.
     
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    #3 flat_plane_eddie, Jan 24, 2022
    Historically speaking you won't come out close to what you paid for it. I used to be able to source most of their stuff for a discount and I might still be able to. But even then, you'll probably lose another 10%-20% over the years.
     
  4. Bullfighter

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    #4 Bullfighter, Jan 24, 2022
    Thanks, both. Kinda what I thought.
     
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    #5 johnireland, Jan 25, 2022
    JLC is a great name and if you like one of their watches and will enjoy seeing it on your wrist, then buy it and don't worry about future valuations. Who knows what the world will look like in 4 or 5 years. If asset values go up, swell. If they go down for any of a dozen reasons, and you still love seeing the watch on your wrist, then you didn't lose anything.
     
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    #6 italiafan, Jan 28, 2022
    Patek (or ALS) is a safer “bet.” I personally think dress watches will be back in vogue in a few years. The worm continues to turn.
     
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    #7 Il Tifoso, Jan 30, 2022
    I just recently purchased a new JLC Master Ultra Thin Perpetual, not for investment, but because they are incredible time pieces, especially the Perpetual in rose gold. I can’t speak more factually than others already have on value retention, but as far as the watch, the quality, they are truly amazing.

    If you like JLC, buy it for what it is. You really can’t go wrong.
     
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  8. Bullfighter

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    #8 Bullfighter, Feb 2, 2022
    This is interesting… I agree, I think the big watch trend is played out. There are just too many of them.


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    #9 Drive550PFB, Feb 3, 2022
    The current bubble is not typical. With the exception of certain rare watches, a watch, in general is a depreciating asset. Having owned Rolexes, Omega, JLC, Patek, Piaget and others, my experience is that I have lost money on all of them. Even a Rolex Daytona. I bought a gold Daytona in 2007 and sold it a few years later for a thousand less. I had a Yachtmaster and lost about $3K on it. Both of those watches today would trade at double what I paid. But this is a temporary condition. I have 5 current Rolexes which are all worth more than I paid, but I am not selling right now.
     

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