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LuminousMaximus · 23 December 2016, 01:25 PM

I put up the Solid Yellow Gold Smurf up for sale! Yes, it's true and it's currently for sale here on TRF... I did it up real nice, with all the pictures, (taken with Iphone lol) and boxes and accessories.

Then hours later, and a number of communications and offers came thru, and I couldn't bear the thought of anyone else owning, wearing, luving' on my Yellow Gold Smurf...

I mean, It is the Grand-Daddy of all Sub's, along with his brother the WG Smurf.

It is quite comforting, having all that Gold on your wrist and boy it's hard to let go...

MorningTundra · 23 December 2016, 01:39 PM

And? What did you decide? Did it stay or did it go?

Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

Muzz · 23 December 2016, 01:45 PM

Been in that position before Sam, the good news is you can get the YG GMT right after to ease to gold fever.

LuminousMaximus · 23 December 2016, 01:47 PM

I'm going to keep her. I'm going to never let her go...

Sublover2166 · 23 December 2016, 01:47 PM

What made you decide to list it for sale? I thought you finally found the one.

Wcdhtwn · 23 December 2016, 02:50 PM

When you change your mind again my offer is $100.

drgoro · 23 December 2016, 02:55 PM

Keep that watch!

GB-man · 23 December 2016, 03:45 PM

Been there Sam! Sometimes you need to put it on the market to remember how much you love it

kilyung · 23 December 2016, 05:08 PM

You have chosen wisely

japenney · 23 December 2016, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

you have chosen wisely

x2

pierrickboyer · 23 December 2016, 08:02 PM

I think it's ok if I have it. I will love it & respect it

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

AP, Rolex ...

OmegaJJH · 23 December 2016, 11:19 PM

Correct decision!

1William · 23 December 2016, 11:28 PM

The 116618 is a great watch and I have owned at least three of them over the years. Many times when I decide I am going to sell/flip a watch I have the same reaction as you. The key for me is what am I going to replace it with. The better the replacement(s) the easier it is to let it go. Then I usually go through the "I miss my watch phase". Then I tell myself I made a decision based on what I wanted to do and all is better. I will also buy a watch back in a heart beat. If not the same watch then a similar watch. It is all fun and as long as I don't lose a lot of money, all is good.

Headshrinker · 23 December 2016, 11:47 PM

I am glad; I think you made a wise choice. It is such a beautiful watch!

RichM · 24 December 2016, 12:17 AM

Wise decision Sam.

Even Kitty agrees.

THC · 24 December 2016, 12:19 AM

Man, that cat has some claws... lol, don't get that one mad

AK797 · 24 December 2016, 12:24 AM

Kitty is clearly saying, Selling? Whatcha talkin' bout Willis?

mjclark32 · 24 December 2016, 12:40 AM

Last thing I'd do after hitting the lotto is sell that 116618! Maybe buy a few more, but definitely not sell!

watchwatcher · 24 December 2016, 12:46 AM

OK, I'm a little confused, Sam. Why did you put it up for sale in the first place?

When I stumbled across you ad in the classifieds, I gasped. I didn't know what to think...had she somehow offended you in some way?

Regardless, I think this is a wise move, as Mike said. There's not a lot of choices out there, IMO, you can replace that beauty with and get the same effect.

WAK4 · 24 December 2016, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

The 116618 is a great watch and I have owned at least three of them over the years. Many times when I decide I am going to sell/flip a watch I have the same reaction as you. The key for me is what am I going to replace it with. The better the replacement(s) the easier it is to let it go. Then I usually go through the "I miss my watch phase". Then I tell myself I made a decision based on what I wanted to do and all is better. I will also buy a watch back in a heart beat. If not the same watch then a similar watch. It is all fun and as long as I don't lose a lot of money, all is good.

I am the same. Finally calming down and pretty now that I've "been around the block" a number of years and have tried out many things this way.

Fortunately when I look at what I have now, no desire to list any of them for anything else. Certainly more watches I'd love to have, but not at the cost of those already owned.

Sam: Glad to hear you "saw the light." Guess I missed your listing in my browsing, but was shocked to read your post above that you had done so. Wear in good health!

iliketime · 24 December 2016, 12:59 AM

that is nice!

Etschell · 24 December 2016, 01:08 AM

how did you crack the pearl?

LuminousMaximus · 25 December 2016, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

how did you crack the pearl?

Fortunately, the previous owner, a captain in the military, was on a covert mission in the DMZ and while low-crawling on patrol, he happened across a fox hole. A fight ensued and an explosive devise went off. A piece of shrapnel hit his camo watch cover and when he went to see his Rolex, specifically his PIP saved him from a terrible wound.

He never fixed it to remind him how precious his Gold SubMariner is...

And, of course I now tell his story, and will never fix it.

Castiel · 25 December 2016, 02:56 AM

Glad you decided to keep the watch.

kretinou · 25 December 2016, 04:45 AM

My office hallmarks on it

vman · 25 December 2016, 04:48 AM

I like the cat!

behardt · 25 December 2016, 12:06 PM

I've owned 4 over the last 30 years

great watch, good choice. Wearing mine right now..

24 December 2016, 12:17 AM	#15
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,148	Wise decision Sam. Even Kitty agrees. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

24 December 2016, 12:40 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Last thing I'd do after hitting the lotto is sell that 116618! Maybe buy a few more, but definitely not sell! __________________

24 December 2016, 01:08 AM	#22
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	how did you crack the pearl? __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

25 December 2016, 12:06 PM	#27
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	I've owned 4 over the last 30 years great watch, good choice. Wearing mine right now.. __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

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23 December 2016, 01:39 PM	#2
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,037	And? What did you decide? Did it stay or did it go? Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone

23 December 2016, 01:45 PM	#3
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Been in that position before Sam, the good news is you can get the YG GMT right after to ease to gold fever.

23 December 2016, 01:47 PM	#5
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	What made you decide to list it for sale? I thought you finally found the one.

23 December 2016, 02:50 PM	#6
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	When you change your mind again my offer is $100.

23 December 2016, 02:55 PM	#7
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Keep that watch!

23 December 2016, 03:45 PM	#8
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,850	Been there Sam! Sometimes you need to put it on the market to remember how much you love it

23 December 2016, 05:08 PM	#9
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,867	You have chosen wisely

23 December 2016, 08:02 PM	#11
pierrickboyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Melbourne Posts: 92	I think it's ok if I have it. I will love it & respect it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk AP, Rolex ...

23 December 2016, 11:19 PM	#12
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,663	Correct decision!

23 December 2016, 11:28 PM	#13
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,616	The 116618 is a great watch and I have owned at least three of them over the years. Many times when I decide I am going to sell/flip a watch I have the same reaction as you. The key for me is what am I going to replace it with. The better the replacement(s) the easier it is to let it go. Then I usually go through the "I miss my watch phase". Then I tell myself I made a decision based on what I wanted to do and all is better. I will also buy a watch back in a heart beat. If not the same watch then a similar watch. It is all fun and as long as I don't lose a lot of money, all is good.

23 December 2016, 11:47 PM	#14
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I am glad; I think you made a wise choice. It is such a beautiful watch!

24 December 2016, 12:19 AM	#16
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,468	Man, that cat has some claws... lol, don't get that one mad

24 December 2016, 12:24 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,206	Kitty is clearly saying, Selling? Whatcha talkin' bout Willis?

24 December 2016, 12:46 AM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,473	OK, I'm a little confused, Sam. Why did you put it up for sale in the first place? When I stumbled across you ad in the classifieds, I gasped. I didn't know what to think...had she somehow offended you in some way? Regardless, I think this is a wise move, as Mike said. There's not a lot of choices out there, IMO, you can replace that beauty with and get the same effect.

24 December 2016, 12:59 AM	#21
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,534	that is nice!

25 December 2016, 02:56 AM	#24
Castiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jim Location: California Posts: 432	Glad you decided to keep the watch.

25 December 2016, 04:45 AM	#25
kretinou "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Switzerland Watch: DSSD in a feu days Posts: 37	My office hallmarks on it

25 December 2016, 04:48 AM	#26
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	I like the cat!

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