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I've never made money on a piece. Having said that, as Dr. J said, I've actually broke even many times and even made a tiny profit on vintage pieces.

But it's like Vegas. I've lost more than I've won.

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"I don't got the bright watch I got the right watch" -Jay Z

The only watch I ever made money on was a Rolex GMT, which I bought used, and sold 9 years later. Most times I lose money or in a very rare occasion might break even.

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Scott

AP Royal Oak 15400, silver
Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Classic Cars
Vintage gold Corum
Rolex DJ 36 TT, oyster dial, oyster/smooth
Baume & Mercier Riviera 200m, silver dial/aquamarine bezel
Breitling Superocean 57, rose/stainless

I've heard from a few people that this was hot as could be when it came out. I am guessing it was the original blacksteel model?





I think on auctions a lot of time you get two people caught in a bidding war who lose sight of value and become hell bent on winning. That's how I've explained some auctions where you see them going higher than any sort of sensible retail pricing would suggest.





IMO, from what people have noted here, it is a lot like a car in terms of once it is purchased, it's no longer new and it gets hit with a certain level of depreciation. So if flipping was going to work, it would either have to be a lead model in a new series (and flipped fast while the 'new cool' buzz is hot) or be a preowned piece. The worry with buying preowned tho IMO is that one major service could potentially account for most of the profit turned.

I have no experience with selling or flipping breitlings.

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

Yes.

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-RJ

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"It is just a matter of time!"

Thanks for the heads up on flipping.

Well, if you keep a sort-after watch (because it has intrinsic value that would defy the odds and be appealing to all, and be valued as such) and keep it for a while, then maybe you might sell for a profit sometime later. It’s a longer term investment that appeals to me rather than a quick return.

When the Seiko 6138-7000 were first available in Oz (1969), they would have been about $50.00 to buy. They now command about $250.00 on average. So for a return on investment, these watches are underrated and a poor commodity. In 50 years they have only accumulated 500% in value. I am not sure that’s a real deal maker. But the investment is low, so noting ventured, nothing gained.

If you buy one now with the expressed intention of ‘flipping’, you would be hard pressed to see a return of anything nearing a good profit. If you got it for $200.00 and sold it for $500.00, then may be. But at $200.00 it would need investment in parts to bring it up to a healthier appearance and price. You would probably burn all the profit in replacement parts.

If, on the other hand, you could achieve a low low price for something special!

Jim

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Jim

"You have Control".

I think the best way is to buy pre owned save on vat and a good chunk of mark up, factor in a Breitling service say GBP 400 ish then you have a near as dam it brand new watch with warranty, keep it then further down the line of ownership you could if you hold out get back what you paid.

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B1 + UTC on Fighter A877
Navitimer World GMT on Navi + leather
SO 46mm on OR + Mesh
Avenger M1 Regatta on Pro 1

If you buy smart you can make sure you do not lose money. That was you can exchange watches and make new purchased on the original budget. Unless you are a dealer and buy 30-40% retail, you cannot make much profit.

For me buying my Breitilng was almost a right of passage. I had always admired them and wanted one. I finally got one now and had never thought of buying it just to turn around and resell it for a profit. I can understand why but for me I am just to damn picky and wanted what I liked and dont give a flying fornication what others like, wheras to buy a watch for resale one would have to buy what the masses like and try to get a goood deal on that instead of what they like or want.