Would you sell a watch gifted by your father?

[Arclight]

No

[goldfixer21]

My grandfather and I used to fish together every chance we had. He had a very extensive collection of old fishing gear. He always told that one day it would be mine. As he and my grandmother got into their late 70's, it was necessary to move them nearer to my family. As he and I packed his garage, he said it was time for me to have all of it. I told him I'd take good care of it. He said to me," I imagine some of that is worth a lot of money, sell it and pocket some cash". I said I wouldn't do that because it was from him. He smiled and said, "If you need "stuff" to remember me by, I didn't give you very many memories". I no longer hang on to "stuff", and have told my kids the same thing.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Shichinin

No offense to you but, if my late father has gifted me a watch let alone a Rolex, I would never let it go. Unless you somehow hate your father. Just my 2 cent. At the end it is your watch and you can do whatever you like.

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[U5512]

NEVER sell a gifted watch from relatives, especially ones from your own family.

[Sculler22]

'Fraid not, last thing to go.

[LuisGonzales]

If you were my son and I told you that you would inherit my Rolex watch and you told me you really didn't like my watch....I'd say...okay? then I would Will it to someone more deserving...
I use to have a 1964 El Camino that I restored, bright blue metallic, blue roll tuck interior, crager mags and I told my son this was his when he get the age to drive, he said to me, I really don't like it, years go by then one day I sold it, he asked where's the el camino Dad!! I said I sold it, he says...I thought you were gonna give it to me, I laughed, and said...you never liked it, remember...I bet he ain't gonna say no ever again!

[RHJ]

Originally Posted by Winnie Bloo

It will have great sentimental value in years to come.

A watch you wouldn't wear today, you probably may wear in the future.

Tastes change over time.

I totally agree with this and would hold it and just wait. Wear it sometimes at home may be with modern straps and test it without showing it to others.
Selling you will regret sooner or later for sure

[RobearH]

I am somewhat pragmatic and there are a million different family, personal, and socio economic situations that life deals out to all. I would never want to but would never say never so as not to become a liar!

[swils8610]

No way. Never. You will regret it someday.


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[GoingPlaces]

My late father gave me his Rolex several years prior to passing. Although it's not my daily, it's my favorite and I will treasure it forever. Not a watch in the world can replace it.

Keep it, one day you will understand.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

I have both my grandfathers watches, and will most likely end up getting my fathers as well. All are priceless to me, and I would NEVER consider selling them.

[jban5]

I wouldn't because of all the reasons mentioned but especially since there will come the day, unfortunately, when having one thing that was close to him be there as a reminder or connection could mean a great deal to you.

IDK if you have or plan on having children but the possibility of someday being able to hand it over to one of them saying it was their GP's might also mean a great deal to them.

[Yurigs]

wouldn't even cross my mind

[DRKBC]

Judging from the response, I think this would have been Better to do in a Poll format.

[jb335]

No.

Only exception would be for a zombie apocalypse and I needed to trade it for food or weapons.

[Maxy]

People don't part with watches like Seiko, citizen low priced and outdated watches given by their father and here the OP wants to sell a 'Rolex' just coz its not his style? That is Datejust and there's no one who doesn't like that watch sooner or later! Well, I can't even picture this scenario.. Finally its OP's choice!

[Juantxo]

Originally Posted by diaby2afc

My father has gifted me his two-tone 16013 recently. Whilst, I'm grateful for this gesture, it's a watch that I just cannot see myself wearing and which I expressed to him. He told me to keep it and do whatever I wish with it.

It has crossed the back of my mind to sell it to fund another watch which is more to my liking. Every time I think of that, I just get a dirty and guilty feeling in my gut. If I do, I don't know if I'll come to regret it at a later point. I don't see the DJ appreciating in value anytime soon since it's probably the most popular selling Rolex of all time. I don't think it'll be some rare piece 30 years from now. If I do manage to sell it, it'll be gone forever! I'm not sure what to do.

What would you do?

I don't even know how to answer this... question. No, don't sell it. It's your father's gift to you. Don't sell it. A father's gift of that sort is supposed to be meaningful for a son. But what do I know... I would never sell it and would pass it on to my daughter. I know she would love it.

[SemperFi]

I would never part with it. If your tastes don't change and it's something you would never consider wearing, consider passing it on to your own children, if any. Someone in your immediate family will treasure that watch some day. And it may even be you.

[Toaster]

If the few thousand dollars is life changing money to you and it enables you to move out of your car or put food on the table, I would do it. Otherwise never.

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[THC]

Originally Posted by Toaster

If the few thousand dollars is life changing money to you and it enables you to move out of your car or put food on the table, I would do it. Otherwise never.

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[andyxxx]

Originally Posted by DRKBC

Judging from the response, I think this would have been Better to do in a Poll format.

I don't!!

I think there is only me and perhaps two others that would consider selling it!

[OgSnowflake]

Depends on if you like your dad, if u have no feelings for him cash is way cooler than a 2 tone datejust you don't even like. If you have even the slightest positive feeling about him never get rid of it or you'll regret it.

[TK-710]

No. One of the driving factors for me in buying a Rolex was to hand it down to my son. It may mean more to him than you realize or he's letting on.

[colpol]

Sentiments over rated

If your not going to wear it & buy something you will wear - it'll sit in a drawer & someone else down the line will do the selling

Also sounds like your dads still alive & the fact you've expressed the fact it's not for you & he doesn't sound that bothered

( you got any brothers or a son who might appreciate it ???)

[brucethemanlee]

Nope


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[dave023]

Only if it was to buy food for my children.

[jjhansen]

Never, ever. When he is gone you will long cherish the memories.

[GeeRam]

Originally Posted by goldfixer21

My grandfather and I used to fish together every chance we had. He had a very extensive collection of old fishing gear. He always told that one day it would be mine. As he and my grandmother got into their late 70's, it was necessary to move them nearer to my family. As he and I packed his garage, he said it was time for me to have all of it. I told him I'd take good care of it. He said to me," I imagine some of that is worth a lot of money, sell it and pocket some cash". I said I wouldn't do that because it was from him. He smiled and said, "If you need "stuff" to remember me by, I didn't give you very many memories". I no longer hang on to "stuff", and have told my kids the same thing.

Wise words from your Grandfather.

I have my late father 16013 sitting in the safe, and keep thinking about using it and my 16610 Sub as a trade-in for a PM Rolex. My late mother and I shared the cost and bought the 16013 for my Dad when he retired, as he'd always lusted after a Rolex. So, it does have sentimental attachment, but even though it was about the only material thing he treasured, he would also have said the same as your Grandfather. My Dad's family lost everything twice during WW2 when there home was bombed twice, so he had a very unmaterialistic view of possessions for the rest of his life, and wouldn't blink if he knew I would get rid of it, especially for a PM Rolex which was his dream to own. He say go for it.
Last year I had to clear out the old family home after my Mum died, and she kept everything. Took me ages, and it made me realise that you cant take it with you, and someone else might one day just bin your stuff after your gone, so better to do it yourself, and try and find good homes for stuff.
Having said all that, I still can't quite pluck up the courage to get rid of Dad's watch......

[JElvis]

I would say keep it. Unless your father has 10 watches and just threw it your way and does not care what you do with it. If he was a one watch guy and cherished the watch. Keep it. I work with someone who has his late father's watch on, and he absolutely admires it to the max. tough one. Good luck.

[dcfella]

I'd definitely keep it, even if it was just as a sentimental piece for the future. If there's another rolex you prefer, buy it with your own money.