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Krash · 25 March 2019, 12:15 AM

I buy. I keep.

RobearH · 25 March 2019, 12:49 AM

Let’s be honest, I have been around here long before I decided to become a member. Back then when Rolex references were plentiful a great number of members flipped out of one Rolex and back into another while even losing a little money. They were honest about it, felt unjudged and open to post about it. It was their money and their business what they did with it.

Now that things have changed and watches are scarce Gray dealers are lauded but members who now flip for profit to move to a new watch are looked down on and sometimes ridiculed. There is an awful lot of complaining and negative or insulting posts around here lately about everything.

If one buys to hold and enjoy or to flip it’s still a hobby about watches and I have done both. Whether it’s the grays, AD’s or individuals we are all culpable of the current climate...live and let live! JAT

Calatrava r · 25 March 2019, 12:53 AM

The folks who buy DJs and PM buy them to keep. Nothing to flip on those pieces except for a loss.

bobernet · 25 March 2019, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

The folks who buy DJs and PM buy them to keep. Nothing to flip on those pieces except for a loss.

I’m not a flipper, but this isn’t universally true. I bought my platinum Daytona brand new, and I could make $5k-10k right now, even selling it as a used piece.

subprimero · 25 March 2019, 03:29 AM

I bought mine to keep, but it is reassuring to know that they retain value.

mjclark32 · 25 March 2019, 03:38 AM

I’ll have my 16610 forever. The others can come and go

sutats · 25 March 2019, 03:43 AM

I don't know the answer but I believe it's more than one.

But we merely look after it for the next generation.

Wait, wrong brand.

markseattle · 25 March 2019, 04:04 AM

No question that for some, buying a hot Rolex model is not about the love or wearing it, but about making a quick profit. That is making it tough for those that want to buy to wear and enjoy.

I currently own two "hot" Rolex models, the BLNR and the white Daytona C. it's nice to know that I purchased two watches that are worth more than I paid, but it my enjoyment comes from the fact that I like the watches and want to wear them. Not the fact they are worth more.

Mark

brucethemanlee · 25 March 2019, 05:29 AM

keepers for me

SeaAndSky · 25 March 2019, 05:54 AM

I buy them so I can worry about wearing them. I like to drive to the bank and visit my safety deposit box so that was another reason. I enjoy fussing and stressing over wear and tear on trinkets so I just love pcls. As a Cape Cod stockholder - win win. All my material things are purchased based on what other’s think. In fact, I will be downgraded at work soon since I can’t think for myself. Lucky for me I have this forum to tell me which watches I should like and buy so I got that going for me which is nice.

People actually buy these to wear and keep?

25 March 2019, 03:38 AM	#156
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I’ll have my 16610 forever. The others can come and go __________________

25 March 2019, 03:43 AM	#157
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,223	I don't know the answer but I believe it's more than one. But we merely look after it for the next generation. Wait, wrong brand. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

25 March 2019, 12:15 AM	#151
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,060	I buy. I keep.

25 March 2019, 12:49 AM	#152
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Let’s be honest, I have been around here long before I decided to become a member. Back then when Rolex references were plentiful a great number of members flipped out of one Rolex and back into another while even losing a little money. They were honest about it, felt unjudged and open to post about it. It was their money and their business what they did with it. Now that things have changed and watches are scarce Gray dealers are lauded but members who now flip for profit to move to a new watch are looked down on and sometimes ridiculed. There is an awful lot of complaining and negative or insulting posts around here lately about everything. If one buys to hold and enjoy or to flip it’s still a hobby about watches and I have done both. Whether it’s the grays, AD’s or individuals we are all culpable of the current climate...live and let live! JAT

25 March 2019, 12:53 AM	#153
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,600	The folks who buy DJs and PM buy them to keep. Nothing to flip on those pieces except for a loss.

25 March 2019, 03:29 AM	#155
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	I bought mine to keep, but it is reassuring to know that they retain value.

25 March 2019, 04:04 AM	#158
markseattle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Northwest Watch: BLNR-Daytona C Posts: 192	No question that for some, buying a hot Rolex model is not about the love or wearing it, but about making a quick profit. That is making it tough for those that want to buy to wear and enjoy. I currently own two "hot" Rolex models, the BLNR and the white Daytona C. it's nice to know that I purchased two watches that are worth more than I paid, but it my enjoyment comes from the fact that I like the watches and want to wear them. Not the fact they are worth more. Mark

25 March 2019, 05:29 AM	#159
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,491	keepers for me

25 March 2019, 05:54 AM	#160
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	I buy them so I can worry about wearing them. I like to drive to the bank and visit my safety deposit box so that was another reason. I enjoy fussing and stressing over wear and tear on trinkets so I just love pcls. As a Cape Cod stockholder - win win. All my material things are purchased based on what other’s think. In fact, I will be downgraded at work soon since I can’t think for myself. Lucky for me I have this forum to tell me which watches I should like and buy so I got that going for me which is nice. People actually buy these to wear and keep?

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