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cdmorenot · 21 October 2016, 07:27 AM

Before I bought my first Rolex I made a post regarding resale value…

Armed with the responses that I received I went out and bought my first Rolex – My 116610LN then a Tudor Black Bay then an 116610LV, then my 214270 soon after the 116710BLNR joined the club, the wife too got an 114200 and finally the 114300 Rhodium found its way into the watch box.

During a recent trip to Colombia, the dream of owning a (humble) vacation home in my birth country was more alive than ever and because of the favorable exchange rate I realized I could make that dream come true with very little money out of pocket, without touching my 401K, touching my savings or pulling my investments. The only thing I had to do was dump all of my watches.

And that is exactly what I did. Without taking any major losses I was able to liquidate my entire collection, fork up a little extra cash and ladies and gents, my dream vacation home is now being built.

I miss all of my watches dearly and I’ve already placed an order for what is going to be my only Rolex for a long time. But for now, I get to laugh at my early posts on TRF where I was concerned about resale values.

Sorry about the long post and while this may not be very impressive to most here, I am proud of this accomplishment and the fact I was able to make a small sacrifice to make a dream come true! This has been my Rolex journey.

nyc2la · 21 October 2016, 07:30 AM

That's fantastic! It looks like you still have a Rolex on your wrist, too (photo 1, above).

Well done on achieving your dream.

cdmorenot · 21 October 2016, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

That's fantastic! It looks like you still have a Rolex on your wrist, too (photo 1, above).

Well done on achieving your dream.

Thanks Stephen! Yup, had my 116610LV which was the last one to go before all the moneys were due.

Can't wait to have another one back on my wrist.

r8t3d_M · 21 October 2016, 07:47 AM

Nothing quite like making one of your dreams come true, congratulations! Hopefully you'll have another Rolex on your wrist in no time.

What part of Colombia if you don't mind me asking? Cartagena is one place I'd love to visit someday soon.

cdmorenot · 21 October 2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by r8t3d_M

Nothing quite like making one of your dreams come true, congratulations! Hopefully you'll have another Rolex on your wrist in no time.

What part of Colombia if you don't mind me asking? Cartagena is one place I'd love to visit someday soon.

Thank You!

Cartagena is beyond beautiful and it is one of those places you just have to see to believe.

I'm originally from Medellin (which is another mesmerizing place nowadays) but my home is being built in the outskirts in a town called La Ceja , Antioquia.

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TheBluePrince · 21 October 2016, 07:30 AM

Good choice, 100% the right one imo.

superdog · 21 October 2016, 07:31 AM

Imho, super smart love.

Huge congrats.

RW16610 · 21 October 2016, 07:34 AM

Congrats! That's amazing and having a vacation home in your country of origin is a huge deal. You've done very well and this is proof of why I'm proud to be a WIS. Nothing against other hobbies but with most of them very little (if any at all) can be recovered financially. Congrats again

Jocke · 21 October 2016, 07:36 AM

Congrats, I do opposite buy a new watch. I have to sleep in the doghouse.

I wish you all luck with your project and please send us updates.

Relyt · 21 October 2016, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Congrats, I do opposite buy a new watch. I have to sleep in the doghouse.

I wish you all luck with your project and please send us updates.

Jocke, if you had a vacation home next to him, you would have a great place to go If you bought a new watch and were kicked out!!!!

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nick c · 21 October 2016, 07:38 AM

Smart man

Lordofrolex · 21 October 2016, 07:55 AM

Cant wait to see pictures after its built

aekdb · 21 October 2016, 09:29 AM

Very wise move. Can't wait to see the pictures when it's complete!

brandrea · 21 October 2016, 09:34 AM

Carlos, wishing you all the very best and a HUGE congratulations!

Old Expat Beast · 21 October 2016, 09:34 AM

That's great! In Hong Kong my collection wouldn't pay for a half share in a car parking space.

mjclark32 · 21 October 2016, 09:42 AM

Congrats Carlos, all the best!

JohnnyNoDate · 21 October 2016, 09:42 AM

Well played and congrats!

texex91 · 21 October 2016, 09:49 AM

Enjoy the new place and look forward to more pics!

A watch can always be had and know that it will find it's way back your wrist soon.

denmanproject · 21 October 2016, 10:17 AM

Priorities clearly in check, there will always be a new Rolex to be had down the road

cop414 · 21 October 2016, 10:24 AM

A huge congratulations to you my friend, as stated above you have your priorities in the right place! Please keep us up to date as the project unfolds.

rmlovett1 · 21 October 2016, 11:09 AM

Well done!

congrats!! I did a similar move a few months ago....involving my first Platona and a new mountain vacation home. We are heading up to the mountains this weekend, and are still in the honeymoon phase with it (appliances, furniture deliveries, etc...) I hope you thoroughly enjoy the process of achieving your new vacation home!

BTW...your collection will be back at some point...just think of the fun of reacquiring new pieces

(I have a Platona on my wrist as we speak) :)

droptopman · 21 October 2016, 11:05 AM

Great story! Love to hear dreams coming true. A very big congratulations to you

You can always find another Rolex.

cpark · 21 October 2016, 11:05 AM

Wow, congratulations!! That is amazing!! Best of luck and fun in your new vacation home!

Kingair · 21 October 2016, 11:19 AM

Congrats with your decision !

Later you can always buy another Rolex

TheRolexKingofLV · 21 October 2016, 11:23 AM

Rolex isn't going to stop making watches! Plenty of time for watches later...

Great choice

RichM · 21 October 2016, 11:31 AM

Congrats to you and your family Carlos. Sorry to see the watches go but I'm sure you made the right decision.

Wishing you nothing but the best of luck.

Danny83 · 21 October 2016, 12:18 PM

Good Luck Carlos!!!

TheVTCGuy · 21 October 2016, 03:16 PM

Which room is going to be mine?

Jmas · 21 October 2016, 03:33 PM

Smart move OP, send pics of the completed house!

Jfullm42 · 21 October 2016, 03:44 PM

Carlos congrats my friend! Very happy for you :)

21 October 2016, 07:30 AM	#2
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,181	That's fantastic! It looks like you still have a Rolex on your wrist, too (photo 1, above). Well done on achieving your dream. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

21 October 2016, 07:31 AM	#7
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,703	Imho, super smart love. Huge congrats. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

21 October 2016, 07:36 AM	#9
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,516	Congrats, I do opposite buy a new watch. I have to sleep in the doghouse. I wish you all luck with your project and please send us updates. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

21 October 2016, 07:55 AM	#12
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,690	Cant wait to see pictures after its built __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

21 October 2016, 09:42 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats Carlos, all the best! __________________

21 October 2016, 07:47 AM	#4
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Nothing quite like making one of your dreams come true, congratulations! Hopefully you'll have another Rolex on your wrist in no time. What part of Colombia if you don't mind me asking? Cartagena is one place I'd love to visit someday soon.

21 October 2016, 07:30 AM	#6
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Good choice, 100% the right one imo.

21 October 2016, 07:34 AM	#8
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,983	Congrats! That's amazing and having a vacation home in your country of origin is a huge deal. You've done very well and this is proof of why I'm proud to be a WIS. Nothing against other hobbies but with most of them very little (if any at all) can be recovered financially. Congrats again

21 October 2016, 07:38 AM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Smart man

21 October 2016, 09:29 AM	#13
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Very wise move. Can't wait to see the pictures when it's complete!

21 October 2016, 09:34 AM	#14
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,852	Carlos, wishing you all the very best and a HUGE congratulations!

21 October 2016, 09:34 AM	#15
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,387	That's great! In Hong Kong my collection wouldn't pay for a half share in a car parking space.

21 October 2016, 09:42 AM	#17
JohnnyNoDate "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 357	Well played and congrats!

21 October 2016, 09:49 AM	#18
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Enjoy the new place and look forward to more pics! A watch can always be had and know that it will find it's way back your wrist soon.

21 October 2016, 10:17 AM	#19
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,365	Priorities clearly in check, there will always be a new Rolex to be had down the road

21 October 2016, 10:24 AM	#20
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,839	A huge congratulations to you my friend, as stated above you have your priorities in the right place! Please keep us up to date as the project unfolds. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

21 October 2016, 11:09 AM	#21
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,559	Well done! congrats!! I did a similar move a few months ago....involving my first Platona and a new mountain vacation home. We are heading up to the mountains this weekend, and are still in the honeymoon phase with it (appliances, furniture deliveries, etc...) I hope you thoroughly enjoy the process of achieving your new vacation home! BTW...your collection will be back at some point...just think of the fun of reacquiring new pieces (I have a Platona on my wrist as we speak) :)

21 October 2016, 11:05 AM	#22
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great story! Love to hear dreams coming true. A very big congratulations to you You can always find another Rolex. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

21 October 2016, 11:05 AM	#23
cpark "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 353	Wow, congratulations!! That is amazing!! Best of luck and fun in your new vacation home!

21 October 2016, 11:23 AM	#25
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Rolex isn't going to stop making watches! Plenty of time for watches later... Great choice __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

21 October 2016, 11:31 AM	#26
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,319	Congrats to you and your family Carlos. Sorry to see the watches go but I'm sure you made the right decision. Wishing you nothing but the best of luck. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

21 October 2016, 12:18 PM	#27
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,170	Good Luck Carlos!!!

21 October 2016, 03:16 PM	#28
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Which room is going to be mine?

21 October 2016, 03:33 PM	#29
Jmas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: J Location: USA Posts: 87	Smart move OP, send pics of the completed house!

21 October 2016, 03:44 PM	#30
Jfullm42 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 16600 Posts: 4,068	Carlos congrats my friend! Very happy for you :)

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