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gmt 16750 · 15 March 2007, 06:07 AM

Hey all, I used to read posts about owners who had sold a particular model of Rolex only to buy the very same model a while later for whatever reason and, to be perfectly honest, I thought this was a little bit crazy!
Well guess what I did recently......................

Yup there was one watch I had that I sold (early 2006)but started to regret it almost straight away - an Air-King-Date with silver dial, I'm happy to say that I now have a 1984 AKD with silver dial (original B+P a bonus, the last had RSC papers only). I never realised but these take some finding I can tell you!
I think the majority of people find the AK too small but I find it a nice change to wear a subtle timepiece now and again

Anybody else have a Rolex model they needed two goes to realise they really like it?

roadcarver · 15 March 2007, 06:16 AM

Almost... I sold my SMP Chrono (blue dial/bezel) and regretted it. I used it to fund my Chrono Avenger as it is my grail watch.

This past Christmas, my wife gave me the opportunity to receive one as a gift so she got me a SMP (bond) 2531.80. I like the less busy configuration of the non chronograph SMP.

Prince · 15 March 2007, 06:18 AM

I KNOW JJ has done it.

Solo118 · 15 March 2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I KNOW JJ has done it.

On more than one occasion!

Alcan · 15 March 2007, 08:47 AM

I bought this early TT OysterQuartz last year with the minimal printing on the dial, unlike the later models with the superlative, oficcially, etc, etc.:

When it arrived I noticed a scratch on the dial to the left of the coronet, which I'd thought was a scratch on the crystal or dust, and a very poor repair job on the bracelet, neither of which were apparent in the photos. I shipped it back and the seller refunded my money, but I'm wishing now that I'd immediately started hunting for another instead of spending the money on other things.

It's too bad that Rolex doesn't use that bracelet style on some of their other models. To me it's one of the best looking bracelets ever.

Ashley · 15 March 2007, 09:45 AM

Aadil has done it with his datejust. Only they had different serial numbers. And the one he has now has his name on the papers and I'll never let him get rid of it! It's my favourite Rolex in the world

mike · 15 March 2007, 10:18 AM

Uh,....well....I..ah...,

JJ Irani · 15 March 2007, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

I KNOW JJ has done it.

You got that right, pal!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

On more than one occasion!

Make that SEVEN - 4 x SS Sub-dates and 3 x TT Subs!!

astcell · 15 March 2007, 11:28 AM

So, YOU bought the AKD! I saw that online and was considering it for a while. :-D

15 March 2007, 06:07 AM	#1
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	Bought same Rolex twice? Hey all, I used to read posts about owners who had sold a particular model of Rolex only to buy the very same model a while later for whatever reason and, to be perfectly honest, I thought this was a little bit crazy! Well guess what I did recently...................... Yup there was one watch I had that I sold (early 2006)but started to regret it almost straight away - an Air-King-Date with silver dial, I'm happy to say that I now have a 1984 AKD with silver dial (original B+P a bonus, the last had RSC papers only). I never realised but these take some finding I can tell you! I think the majority of people find the AK too small but I find it a nice change to wear a subtle timepiece now and again Anybody else have a Rolex model they needed two goes to realise they really like it? __________________

15 March 2007, 06:16 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Yep - well almost Almost... I sold my SMP Chrono (blue dial/bezel) and regretted it. I used it to fund my Chrono Avenger as it is my grail watch. This past Christmas, my wife gave me the opportunity to receive one as a gift so she got me a SMP (bond) 2531.80. I like the less busy configuration of the non chronograph SMP. __________________ I'm just a cook...

15 March 2007, 06:18 AM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I KNOW JJ has done it. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

15 March 2007, 09:45 AM	#6
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Aadil has done it with his datejust. Only they had different serial numbers. And the one he has now has his name on the papers and I'll never let him get rid of it! It's my favourite Rolex in the world

15 March 2007, 10:18 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Uh,....well....I..ah...,

15 March 2007, 11:28 AM	#9
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	So, YOU bought the AKD! I saw that online and was considering it for a while. :-D

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