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Rockrolex · 3 March 2018, 02:45 AM

I would never sell mine (36 mm TT DJ that I bought in about 1999). I have never sold a watch I bought. I bought because I liked the watch and would not willingly sell any of them.

meganfox17 · 3 March 2018, 02:48 AM

The biggest blunder I made was selling off my Hulk in pristine condition 2 years ago.
I wish some0ne here could slap me hard in the face....

Snow-Dweller · 3 March 2018, 02:48 AM

I still have my first, a TT Sub bought new from AD in 1986. It’s been getting wrist time again since I put it on leather year ago, but I regularly consselling it.

Snow-Dweller · 3 March 2018, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

The biggest blunder I made was selling off my Hulk in pristine condition 2 years ago.
I wish some0ne here could slap me hard in the face....

Miss Fox, that video is literally shocking!

subtona · 3 March 2018, 03:03 AM

It served me well for 20 years then it was time to move on.

koolaubob · 3 March 2018, 03:04 AM

I am extremely sorry I sold mine. A SS 1601. I am also sorry I sold my 1680 Red Sub (yes, a Red Sub), and my 16610V 50th Anniversary Sub. My kids didn't want them, so I thought I would show them. I showed me! I AM SOOOOOO, SOOOOOO SORRY!! DON'T SELL ANY, JUST BUY MORE. I did manage to keep two. Thank God.

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Roll the Lex · 3 March 2018, 03:05 AM

No regrets. Still love my first one but love my current watch more.

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brucethemanlee · 3 March 2018, 03:33 AM

I know I would regret selling so never have considered it

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GradyPhilpott · 3 March 2018, 03:52 AM

I would never sell my 114270. It's just too special a watch and, of course, it is my first.

the_natural · 3 March 2018, 03:53 AM

Just sold my first Rolex a week ago today. Totally unfazed.

AK797 · 3 March 2018, 03:55 AM

I don't let my watches take on sentiment so I have sold/traded most of my firsts, first Rolex, AP, gold etc.

dafuture · 3 March 2018, 04:02 AM

Interesting to see the discrepancy in opinions.

To answer a couple questions, my Explorer was purchased out of hard work rather than for any particular occasion. I had wanted a "real" watched since I was in college, but I also came to the conclusion that buying anything that wasn't a Rolex would be the wrong move for me. I do love my Explorer, but I also love trying other pieces. After thinking about it some more, I just don't think I could part with it, period. I'm way too sentimental a person to let it go.

My only regret is not having researched Rolex earlier. Had I done that, my first would've been a 116600 Sea Dweller that I had stumbled across at my local AD.

H-Watches · 3 March 2018, 04:27 AM

I regret selling mine I got it for a great deal and sold it to trade up to a president. But I should have kept it is the funny it was just a 116200 but it fit perfectly and had such a beautiful smile design.

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iliketime · 3 March 2018, 04:36 AM

I let my third rolex go as part of a trade towards a gmt master 2, still regretting it. It was a 14060M and it went along with a speedy reduced + cash for gmt 16710 ln. My first is a polar explorer 2 and is not going anywhere.

J. W. Hall · 3 March 2018, 04:40 AM

My first was a gift from my Old Man; I'll never sell it.

AboutTime · 3 March 2018, 04:42 AM

I traded my first Rolex, a 36 mm DJ 116234 with blue stick dial, to partially fund a watch purchase for my wife. That was one of my few good trades. I'm glad I did it.

DanielWatson · 3 March 2018, 04:43 AM

Gutted is the word, don’t ever sell them just keep adding to the collection then sell just before you die and reap the rewards and spunk all the cash

brandrea · 3 March 2018, 04:45 AM

I wish I still had mine, sadly I flipped it.

I sometimes wonder who has it, and is it being treated kindly

Yobber76 · 3 March 2018, 04:48 AM

I just started buying Rolexes and have 2. I won't sell one to buy another, actually I'm planning to own 4, wear all of them, and then ultimately pass them on to my 4 children.
My parents were poor, I have no keepsakes from them, except for my Dad's martini glasses, and I found the kewpie dolls that I remember as a first toy, when I cleaned out my parents house. I still have both of these, and some pictures, I thought the watches, aimed specifically at each of my children's personalities, would be an lasting keepsake.

TheRolexKingofLV · 3 March 2018, 04:53 AM

I'm glad I've kept my first!

ras47 · 3 March 2018, 05:12 AM

I bought my first Rolex and didn't love it. Didn't bat an eye when I traded it for my grail watch, the GMT Master BLRO (16710). I don't tend to get emotionally attached to material things though. I'm a little bit of a freak that way.

MoosicPa · 3 March 2018, 05:15 AM

I still have my first Rolex, a 16610, which I have no intention of selling.

AEC · 3 March 2018, 05:25 AM

Six years ago I sold a 36mm Date-Just (116234) with a silver stick dial and Jubilee bracelet to raise funds for a GMT 116710LN. Loved the Date-Just, but never bonded with the GMT. Learned my lesson! If you love your Explorer, then hang on to it.

meyers · 3 March 2018, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ras47

I bought my first Rolex and didn't love it. Didn't bat an eye when I traded it for my grail watch, the GMT Master BLRO (16710). I don't tend to get emotionally attached to material things though. I'm a little bit of a freak that way.

Same here - didn't love my first, and it wasn't a gift or heirloom so it didn't carry any sentimental attachment. I have photos of me wearing it and the memories are still there, so all is not lost

Same grail too - 16710 BLRO! haha

floraneg · 3 March 2018, 05:34 AM

Will never part with it. It was a gift from my father.

cmajpwc · 3 March 2018, 05:47 AM

I recently sold my first Rolex a few months ago.

Sometimes, making sure your family is well provided for is more important than a piece of steel sitting on your wrist. I don't regret selling it for this reason, however I will be adding it back once I am able to afford it again.

Beelzy · 3 March 2018, 06:23 AM

No regrets. Started with 16610, sold it and ran the gamut...Daytonas, GMT's, 5513's,
14060's, then finally settled back down with a tritium 16610.

Boaters · 3 March 2018, 06:29 AM

Still have mine and not going anywhere..

chieftd · 3 March 2018, 08:22 AM

I sold my first watch, a 1982 TT GMT Master on a jubilee bracelet, to fund my TT Blue Sub. Still have the 16613 (12 years now). It would have been nice to keep the first one, but the desire was strong for the 16613 so it had to go. 😄 Aloha, Tim

Mystro · 3 March 2018, 08:30 AM

No regrets selling. Some people live on the past and some live in the present. If your not going to wear it or your taste have changed, sell it and move on.

3 March 2018, 02:45 AM	#31
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,504	I would never sell mine (36 mm TT DJ that I bought in about 1999). I have never sold a watch I bought. I bought because I liked the watch and would not willingly sell any of them. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

3 March 2018, 02:48 AM	#33
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,272	I still have my first, a TT Sub bought new from AD in 1986. It’s been getting wrist time again since I put it on leather year ago, but I regularly consselling it. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

3 March 2018, 03:03 AM	#35
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,988	It served me well for 20 years then it was time to move on. __________________

3 March 2018, 03:52 AM	#39
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,345	I would never sell my 114270. It's just too special a watch and, of course, it is my first. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

3 March 2018, 04:02 AM	#42
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	Interesting to see the discrepancy in opinions. To answer a couple questions, my Explorer was purchased out of hard work rather than for any particular occasion. I had wanted a "real" watched since I was in college, but I also came to the conclusion that buying anything that wasn't a Rolex would be the wrong move for me. I do love my Explorer, but I also love trying other pieces. After thinking about it some more, I just don't think I could part with it, period. I'm way too sentimental a person to let it go. My only regret is not having researched Rolex earlier. Had I done that, my first would've been a 116600 Sea Dweller that I had stumbled across at my local AD. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

3 March 2018, 02:48 AM	#32
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	The biggest blunder I made was selling off my Hulk in pristine condition 2 years ago. I wish some0ne here could slap me hard in the face....

3 March 2018, 03:04 AM	#36
koolaubob "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Bob Swartz Location: Fallbrook, Califo Watch: 16570 Posts: 6	I am extremely sorry I sold mine. A SS 1601. I am also sorry I sold my 1680 Red Sub (yes, a Red Sub), and my 16610V 50th Anniversary Sub. My kids didn't want them, so I thought I would show them. I showed me! I AM SOOOOOO, SOOOOOO SORRY!! DON'T SELL ANY, JUST BUY MORE. I did manage to keep two. Thank God. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

3 March 2018, 03:05 AM	#37
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	No regrets. Still love my first one but love my current watch more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2018, 03:33 AM	#38
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	I know I would regret selling so never have considered it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2018, 03:53 AM	#40
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	Just sold my first Rolex a week ago today. Totally unfazed.

3 March 2018, 03:55 AM	#41
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	I don't let my watches take on sentiment so I have sold/traded most of my firsts, first Rolex, AP, gold etc.

3 March 2018, 04:27 AM	#43
H-Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midwest Posts: 374	I regret selling mine I got it for a great deal and sold it to trade up to a president. But I should have kept it is the funny it was just a 116200 but it fit perfectly and had such a beautiful smile design. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2018, 04:36 AM	#44
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,534	I let my third rolex go as part of a trade towards a gmt master 2, still regretting it. It was a 14060M and it went along with a speedy reduced + cash for gmt 16710 ln. My first is a polar explorer 2 and is not going anywhere.

3 March 2018, 04:40 AM	#45
J. W. Hall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 50	My first was a gift from my Old Man; I'll never sell it.

3 March 2018, 04:42 AM	#46
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I traded my first Rolex, a 36 mm DJ 116234 with blue stick dial, to partially fund a watch purchase for my wife. That was one of my few good trades. I'm glad I did it.

3 March 2018, 04:43 AM	#47
DanielWatson "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Daniel Watson Location: UK Watch: 16610LN Posts: 111	Gutted is the word, don’t ever sell them just keep adding to the collection then sell just before you die and reap the rewards and spunk all the cash

3 March 2018, 04:45 AM	#48
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	I wish I still had mine, sadly I flipped it. I sometimes wonder who has it, and is it being treated kindly

3 March 2018, 04:48 AM	#49
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,739	I just started buying Rolexes and have 2. I won't sell one to buy another, actually I'm planning to own 4, wear all of them, and then ultimately pass them on to my 4 children. My parents were poor, I have no keepsakes from them, except for my Dad's martini glasses, and I found the kewpie dolls that I remember as a first toy, when I cleaned out my parents house. I still have both of these, and some pictures, I thought the watches, aimed specifically at each of my children's personalities, would be an lasting keepsake.

3 March 2018, 04:53 AM	#50
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	I'm glad I've kept my first! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

3 March 2018, 05:12 AM	#51
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	I bought my first Rolex and didn't love it. Didn't bat an eye when I traded it for my grail watch, the GMT Master BLRO (16710). I don't tend to get emotionally attached to material things though. I'm a little bit of a freak that way. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

3 March 2018, 05:15 AM	#52
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,157	I still have my first Rolex, a 16610, which I have no intention of selling.

3 March 2018, 05:25 AM	#53
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	Six years ago I sold a 36mm Date-Just (116234) with a silver stick dial and Jubilee bracelet to raise funds for a GMT 116710LN. Loved the Date-Just, but never bonded with the GMT. Learned my lesson! If you love your Explorer, then hang on to it.

3 March 2018, 05:34 AM	#55
floraneg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 222	Will never part with it. It was a gift from my father.

3 March 2018, 05:47 AM	#56
cmajpwc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Paul Location: USA Watch: Explorer 1 Posts: 76	I recently sold my first Rolex a few months ago. Sometimes, making sure your family is well provided for is more important than a piece of steel sitting on your wrist. I don't regret selling it for this reason, however I will be adding it back once I am able to afford it again.

3 March 2018, 06:23 AM	#57
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	No regrets. Started with 16610, sold it and ran the gamut...Daytonas, GMT's, 5513's, 14060's, then finally settled back down with a tritium 16610.

3 March 2018, 06:29 AM	#58
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Still have mine and not going anywhere..

3 March 2018, 08:22 AM	#59
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,363	I sold my first watch, a 1982 TT GMT Master on a jubilee bracelet, to fund my TT Blue Sub. Still have the 16613 (12 years now). It would have been nice to keep the first one, but the desire was strong for the 16613 so it had to go. 😄 Aloha, Tim

3 March 2018, 08:30 AM	#60
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,698	No regrets selling. Some people live on the past and some live in the present. If your not going to wear it or your taste have changed, sell it and move on. __________________

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