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jeffnnj · 9 December 2018, 12:23 AM

What would make you do it? Something new? A change to its design? Personally if they made an Everose DD with a smooth bezel, I’d get rid of my 228235. What about you guys? 41mm Daytona? Date on a Milgauss?

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HogwldFLTR · 9 December 2018, 01:18 AM

Hmm, not certain but it's just a watch...and a five year old design at that...

ppalasthira · 9 December 2018, 01:24 AM

I would never sell these two for anything else.

watchwatcher · 9 December 2018, 01:25 AM

If it's a 'grail,' no. Which leads me to say that we throw that word around a lot here without really thinking what it means.

@Lee: Now that's a grail.

JR16 · 9 December 2018, 01:25 AM

I envy those who have only one grail.

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AK797 · 9 December 2018, 01:26 AM

Well I sold my RG DD2 for a RG Nautilus so new issues can replace old grails. Never say never.

MTBer · 9 December 2018, 01:26 AM

I’d seriously consider consolidating if Rolex updates the Sub LVc with the new movement, slimmer case, and black dial.

Andrés G · 9 December 2018, 01:29 AM

It isn't your grail if you are consifering selling it for something different.
I would only sell mine in case of an extreme emergency.

ROLMARINER · 9 December 2018, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffnnj

What would make you do it? Something new? A change to its design? Personally if they made an Everose DD with a smooth bezel, I’d get rid of my 228235. What about you guys? 41mm Daytona? Date on a Milgauss?

The only thing that could ever get the 16610 off my wrist after a 17 year run as my 25-days-a-month daily wearer was Rolex answering my prayers and releasing a Daytona with its black bezel back in place and a GMT Pepsi with workplace-acceptable colors. Those were my grails and they both appeared within a short span.

Now my 16610 is confined to the back of the drawer. As both grails are pretty much Submariners with different complications I'm not sure that I'll fall back in love down the road.

Dr.Smellody · 9 December 2018, 02:08 AM

Beach house

beshannon · 9 December 2018, 02:10 AM

No idea, never had one

huncho · 9 December 2018, 02:26 AM

i don't believe in grails anymore. something new always comes up

Roll the Lex · 9 December 2018, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffnnj

What would make you do it? Something new? A change to its design? Personally if they made an Everose DD with a smooth bezel, I’d get rid of my 228235. What about you guys? 41mm Daytona? Date on a Milgauss?

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2 conditions have to be met:

I can sell it for a profit

AND

There is another piece that I love more than the current watch.

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HONDABBQ · 9 December 2018, 02:44 AM

I would have never said that up to a few years ago, that I would spend the price of a 116655.
Its gonna take me about 1.5 years to do it without buying anything else in between.
That us my grail with my current income status. If I win the lottery, it may change but the 116655 sends chills up my spine when I look at it.
Will I buy other watches post 116655 purchase? Definitely. There are several that I want to acquire. CHNR, Ghost DJ II, Slate Roman DJ 41 etc. The latter not being grails, are fill ins because I like them.

shaunylw · 9 December 2018, 02:50 AM

For me, the grail is a 6263. I foresee that watch being outside of my range for quite some time, if not forever. I wouldn’t ever sell it if i was able to get it. That’s a “grail” to me. It’s the end game in collecting, the Everest peak.

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Harry-57 · 9 December 2018, 03:02 AM

If I build up enough funds and my present grail continues to gain value, I will PX it for my next grail up, the one I thought I could never have in this life. Present grail = Hulk. Next grail up =Smurf. If the cost to trade up approaches a certain number I will go for it. It will probably never happen, but one must have dreams.

t65tampa · 9 December 2018, 03:16 AM

I've never really thought of pining after a "grail" watch since things are always available on the market, with the only issue being if money being spent on it can be rationalized or not.

I will say that there are two watches I'll never part with - my Submariner 116618 LN and my Daytona 116508. I really love them and I'll likely keep them until I croak and pass them down to my two sons (who both love watches).

ltmgeller · 9 December 2018, 04:14 AM

For me it would have to be for some type of family emergency and all other options have been exhausted.

Calatrava r · 9 December 2018, 07:16 AM

Checked the meaning of the word "grail." It is a thing which is earnestly sought or pursued. Once you have it, it is no longer a grail but a "possession."
In effect what is being asked if would you sell a possession? Yes, if another "grail" pursuit arises or if the thing you own is no longer cherished.

LuminousMaximus · 9 December 2018, 07:20 AM

I'm lucky, It's my wife that doesn't want me to sell any...

peterpl · 9 December 2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffnnj

What would make you do it? Something new? A change to its design? Personally if they made an Everose DD with a smooth bezel, I’d get rid of my 228235. What about you guys? 41mm Daytona? Date on a Milgauss?
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So your selling your DD40? Question is why? Its the ultimate watch for many and buying a SS sub or Milgauss probably will not satisfy your desire.

Fat_ninja · 9 December 2018, 07:38 AM

Dont really have a grail. But if i did. Id sell it to buy the next grail

storm66 · 9 December 2018, 07:55 AM

I sold my grail at the time...TT Sub... to pay to fix the rising damp on my house at the time!......Moved on , both in houses and watches,always have fond memories of both....

porschejeff · 9 December 2018, 08:12 AM

It's only a grail, until the next grail comes along!

Burlington · 9 December 2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by porschejeff

It's only a grail, until the next grail comes along!

Yep - once it stops being the one, then it’s easy to move on.

jeffnnj · 9 December 2018, 10:48 AM

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So your selling your DD40? Question is why? Its the ultimate watch for many and buying a SS sub or Milgauss probably will not satisfy your desire.

No. Not at all. What I’m saying is, if they offered it with a smooth bezel I would sell it in a minute.

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vman · 9 December 2018, 11:29 AM

Once the novelty wears off, it is time to let it go.

There is only a single watch in my collection that I would not sell--bought it on a very special occasion. The rest may go when the time is up.

Frosty · 9 December 2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrés G

It isn't your grail if you are consifering selling it for something different.
I would only sell mine in case of an extreme emergency.

X2

msma · 9 December 2018, 11:34 AM

Sold my grail a couple times and i still have a grail.

abozz · 9 December 2018, 11:38 AM

After loving the mechanical watches for several decades I have come to the conclusion that my grail is the Rolex brand more than a model, if I do not have a Rolex I feel I'm missing something, even a PP, I have to have a crown !! I understood it after many mistakes.
My current grail within the brand is my SD43 and only a very big pressure would make me leave it.

9 December 2018, 12:23 AM	#1
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	Sell Your Grail.... What would make you do it? Something new? A change to its design? Personally if they made an Everose DD with a smooth bezel, I’d get rid of my 228235. What about you guys? 41mm Daytona? Date on a Milgauss? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2018, 01:18 AM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Hmm, not certain but it's just a watch...and a five year old design at that... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	No idea, never had one __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

9 December 2018, 02:44 AM	#14
HONDABBQ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 998	I would have never said that up to a few years ago, that I would spend the price of a 116655. Its gonna take me about 1.5 years to do it without buying anything else in between. That us my grail with my current income status. If I win the lottery, it may change but the 116655 sends chills up my spine when I look at it. Will I buy other watches post 116655 purchase? Definitely. There are several that I want to acquire. CHNR, Ghost DJ II, Slate Roman DJ 41 etc. The latter not being grails, are fill ins because I like them. __________________ ♕116400GV Z Blue ♕116622 Yacht Master Rhodium Piaget Polo S ADLC

9 December 2018, 03:16 AM	#17
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	I've never really thought of pining after a "grail" watch since things are always available on the market, with the only issue being if money being spent on it can be rationalized or not. I will say that there are two watches I'll never part with - my Submariner 116618 LN and my Daytona 116508. I really love them and I'll likely keep them until I croak and pass them down to my two sons (who both love watches). __________________ t65tampa

9 December 2018, 01:24 AM	#3
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	I would never sell these two for anything else.

9 December 2018, 01:25 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	If it's a 'grail,' no. Which leads me to say that we throw that word around a lot here without really thinking what it means. @Lee: Now that's a grail.

9 December 2018, 01:25 AM	#5
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,187	I envy those who have only one grail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

9 December 2018, 01:26 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,227	Well I sold my RG DD2 for a RG Nautilus so new issues can replace old grails. Never say never.

9 December 2018, 01:26 AM	#7
MTBer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 537	I’d seriously consider consolidating if Rolex updates the Sub LVc with the new movement, slimmer case, and black dial.

9 December 2018, 01:29 AM	#8
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	It isn't your grail if you are consifering selling it for something different. I would only sell mine in case of an extreme emergency.

9 December 2018, 02:08 AM	#10
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,198	Beach house

9 December 2018, 02:26 AM	#12
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,330	i don't believe in grails anymore. something new always comes up

9 December 2018, 02:50 AM	#15
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,504	For me, the grail is a 6263. I foresee that watch being outside of my range for quite some time, if not forever. I wouldn’t ever sell it if i was able to get it. That’s a “grail” to me. It’s the end game in collecting, the Everest peak. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2018, 03:02 AM	#16
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,676	If I build up enough funds and my present grail continues to gain value, I will PX it for my next grail up, the one I thought I could never have in this life. Present grail = Hulk. Next grail up =Smurf. If the cost to trade up approaches a certain number I will go for it. It will probably never happen, but one must have dreams.

9 December 2018, 04:14 AM	#18
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,373	For me it would have to be for some type of family emergency and all other options have been exhausted. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 December 2018, 07:16 AM	#19
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,595	Checked the meaning of the word "grail." It is a thing which is earnestly sought or pursued. Once you have it, it is no longer a grail but a "possession." In effect what is being asked if would you sell a possession? Yes, if another "grail" pursuit arises or if the thing you own is no longer cherished.

9 December 2018, 07:20 AM	#20
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	I'm lucky, It's my wife that doesn't want me to sell any... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

9 December 2018, 07:38 AM	#22
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Dont really have a grail. But if i did. Id sell it to buy the next grail

9 December 2018, 07:55 AM	#23
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	I sold my grail at the time...TT Sub... to pay to fix the rising damp on my house at the time!......Moved on , both in houses and watches,always have fond memories of both....

9 December 2018, 08:12 AM	#24
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,456	It's only a grail, until the next grail comes along!

9 December 2018, 11:29 AM	#27
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	Once the novelty wears off, it is time to let it go. There is only a single watch in my collection that I would not sell--bought it on a very special occasion. The rest may go when the time is up. __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

9 December 2018, 11:34 AM	#29
msma Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 70	Sold my grail a couple times and i still have a grail.

9 December 2018, 11:38 AM	#30
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	After loving the mechanical watches for several decades I have come to the conclusion that my grail is the Rolex brand more than a model, if I do not have a Rolex I feel I'm missing something, even a PP, I have to have a crown !! I understood it after many mistakes. My current grail within the brand is my SD43 and only a very big pressure would make me leave it.

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