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bumpssi · 18 May 2016, 05:13 AM

Has anyone ever had the thought of just selling it all. Lately ive just been in a mood to cash it all out and then maybe in the future pick up a Patek 5167 and a TT Sub. I currently have a DJII, DD YG 18238 and Tudor Black Bay as well as a Cartier Love in Yellow Gold. I dont know just a random thought.

HERITAGE82 · 18 May 2016, 05:22 AM

I think about it all the time... having just one watch that ages with me and kind of eliminates the obsession I currently have with constantly needing to flip a watch for something else. I have gone through just about every Tudor/Rolex sport model as well as countless Omegas, Breitlings and Micro Brands and none really stick. However the thought of leaving the hobby behind saddens me a bit...

For me there is only one to keep if I were to sell my watches and that would be my Breitling Chronomat that was gifted to me by my mom for college graduation...

SearChart · 18 May 2016, 05:41 AM

I will never sell any of my watches, unless I really have to due to unforeseen financial problems.

R1@160@alltimes · 18 May 2016, 05:43 AM

My watches are my babies/family members. I would never ever part with them. I am only adding to the collection.

No selling/flipping allowed over here.

Alford78 · 18 May 2016, 07:26 AM

I just cashed in 3 for partial payment towards a PP 5167.

Bought first nice watch (Rolex 16610) in 2006.

Bought second nice watch (Omega GSOTM) which really made the bug bite as far as watch collecting in late 2015.

Bought third watch three weeks later (Rolex 5330) which was a double mistake. It was too small and then hard to sell. I knew it was going to be hard to sell before I bought it but just couldn't get past how it looked. It was nice looking and different with the movable lugs.

Then last week I said screw it I can always recoup the Sub and GSOTM easily so just made a deal with one of our members for the 5167 and couldn't be happier. Think it was the best move I've ever made in my limited experience in the hobby. Oh, and that even includes selling a Michael Jordan Fleer BGS graded 9.5, 9.5, 9, 9 to have most of the cash towards the GSOTM.

Good luck! I've found that having one extremely nice piece far outweighs multiple nice pieces.

Kingair · 18 May 2016, 07:32 AM

You can always find another watch . . . . millions of Rolex made . . .

kilyung · 18 May 2016, 09:54 AM

If it's not being worn I'll sell/trade it but I'll never sell the entire collection... Well maybe for that island dream home...

ronin_ph · 18 May 2016, 10:18 AM

Have been contemplating one pm, one 14060 only.

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Dr. Robert · 18 May 2016, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

My watches are my babies/family members. I would never ever part with them. I am only adding to the collection.

No selling/flipping allowed over here.

My man

Alexwwjd · 18 May 2016, 10:39 AM

I've thought about it several times and just keeping one, but then I think I'm being jealous because just like the Patek guys say "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation".

So I will keep them as long as I can since they will be my son's anyway.

thomaspp · 18 May 2016, 01:11 PM

I've though about it. Once sell all and just buy a 5970P and another time sell all and exit this hobby. Have done neither!

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zama · 18 May 2016, 03:15 PM

Yep that is my plan as well.

18 May 2016, 05:13 AM	#1
bumpssi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Metro Posts: 99	Selling the collection Has anyone ever had the thought of just selling it all. Lately ive just been in a mood to cash it all out and then maybe in the future pick up a Patek 5167 and a TT Sub. I currently have a DJII, DD YG 18238 and Tudor Black Bay as well as a Cartier Love in Yellow Gold. I dont know just a random thought.

18 May 2016, 05:43 AM	#4
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	My watches are my babies/family members. I would never ever part with them. I am only adding to the collection. No selling/flipping allowed over here. __________________

18 May 2016, 01:11 PM	#11
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	I've though about it. Once sell all and just buy a 5970P and another time sell all and exit this hobby. Have done neither! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

18 May 2016, 03:15 PM	#12
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Yep that is my plan as well. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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18 May 2016, 07:26 AM	#5
Alford78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Western KY Posts: 501	I just cashed in 3 for partial payment towards a PP 5167. Bought first nice watch (Rolex 16610) in 2006. Bought second nice watch (Omega GSOTM) which really made the bug bite as far as watch collecting in late 2015. Bought third watch three weeks later (Rolex 5330) which was a double mistake. It was too small and then hard to sell. I knew it was going to be hard to sell before I bought it but just couldn't get past how it looked. It was nice looking and different with the movable lugs. Then last week I said screw it I can always recoup the Sub and GSOTM easily so just made a deal with one of our members for the 5167 and couldn't be happier. Think it was the best move I've ever made in my limited experience in the hobby. Oh, and that even includes selling a Michael Jordan Fleer BGS graded 9.5, 9.5, 9, 9 to have most of the cash towards the GSOTM. Good luck! I've found that having one extremely nice piece far outweighs multiple nice pieces.

18 May 2016, 07:32 AM	#6
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	You can always find another watch . . . . millions of Rolex made . . .

18 May 2016, 09:54 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	If it's not being worn I'll sell/trade it but I'll never sell the entire collection... Well maybe for that island dream home...

18 May 2016, 10:18 AM	#8
ronin_ph "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 911	Have been contemplating one pm, one 14060 only. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 May 2016, 10:39 AM	#10
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	I've thought about it several times and just keeping one, but then I think I'm being jealous because just like the Patek guys say "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation". So I will keep them as long as I can since they will be my son's anyway.

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