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13 August 2016, 08:57 PM | #31 |
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Only a couple of regrets selling/trading-in watches.
One was trading in my faithful Tudor 79090 for a same year 16610 (plus some $ of course). I could have bought the Rolex straight away, but felt more comfortable letting the Tudor go... I wish I had kept it. Second is worse. I sold a '78 5513 (superdome, lollipop/maxi matte dial) in incredible condition to fund the purchase of a Reverso. Ilove the Reverso, but could have bought it without selling the Sub. It seemed like a good idea at the time as I sold for almost twice what I had paid for it. But today that 5513 has again duplicated it's value from what I got. These days I try not to sell anything unless it's strictly necessary. |
13 August 2016, 08:58 PM | #32 |
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Not buying a y serial 16610lv for $5400 and crush first came out. At least I bought a 16710 pepsi for $3000 instead.
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13 August 2016, 09:02 PM | #33 |
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My biggest mistake was getting involved with watches to start with. As a hobby, watch collecting has been great.
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13 August 2016, 09:03 PM | #34 |
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mine has been starting.... is an expensive hobby!
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13 August 2016, 09:08 PM | #35 |
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Selling my first Rolex. It was s gift from the wife. You only make that mistake once!
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13 August 2016, 09:09 PM | #36 |
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13 August 2016, 09:52 PM | #37 |
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Sadly too many. I regret everyone that I sold. At the time it seemed like a good idea.
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13 August 2016, 09:58 PM | #39 |
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Buying a SD4K from AD for retail....
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13 August 2016, 10:05 PM | #40 |
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getting into watches in the first place
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13 August 2016, 10:19 PM | #41 | |
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13 August 2016, 10:21 PM | #42 |
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Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled |
13 August 2016, 10:24 PM | #43 |
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I think this sometimes too, Omega was first then IWC. But if I'd started with Rolex I think I'd only have Rolex, given to how I've taken to them since getting mine. I am glad to have the brand diversity I have knowing my next watches will likely all be Rolex.
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13 August 2016, 10:45 PM | #44 |
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Whenever I have made a significant purchase, other pieces I have wanted for a while seem to pop up for sale. Kills me every time. Timing is everything...
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13 August 2016, 10:48 PM | #45 |
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13 August 2016, 11:04 PM | #46 |
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After reading some of these posts, I'd like to think that it takes a strong stomach and thick skin to be a watch lover.
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13 August 2016, 11:29 PM | #47 |
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Panerai
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13 August 2016, 11:32 PM | #48 |
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Trading in my first Rolex 16613 after many years of daily wear on a YM that was quickly flipped. I have had 2 more 16613's since then and it is still one of my favorite references. Really wish I would have kept my first.
In the early to mid 90's a good friend owned a small shop and had Rolex parts account and was trading a lot of vintage Rolex. He was always offering great deals on vintage Subs, GMT's, Daytona's...at the time I was into the current models and had no love for vintage. Now I prefer vintage over modern and as we all know the vintage $ market has changed so much. Really missed out on some great watches and some great investments. The 2 that stand out the most--if I remember correctly. A 6263 big red Daytona for $1100 and a 6538 big crown Bond Sub for 2k... Sent using the "Force"
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13 August 2016, 11:34 PM | #49 |
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Not buying PM sooner
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13 August 2016, 11:37 PM | #50 |
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Not buying the only watch I really wanted, a SubDate, first.
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13 August 2016, 11:39 PM | #51 |
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Buying too many Rolex before I got into Tudor.
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14 August 2016, 12:13 AM | #52 |
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Mine was purchasing a quartz Cartier tank solo. I still think Cartier Tank Americains in automatic in solid gold are a beautiful classic piece. Their was regret on this purchase by the time I got it home and I took one heck of hit on it when I traded it for the a 14060M. Fortunately, the 14060M has risen in value since then and I would get most of the loss back if I were to let it go.
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14 August 2016, 12:23 AM | #53 |
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Buying without first trying on.
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14 August 2016, 12:26 AM | #54 |
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Flipping a wg panda Daytona - Costly
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14 August 2016, 12:31 AM | #55 |
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- not keeping my very first Rolex, GMT IIc.
- Not buying Sub as my first Rolex. |
14 August 2016, 12:38 AM | #56 |
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Biggest regret.........buying non Wilsdorf clan watches
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14 August 2016, 12:42 AM | #57 |
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I had a 5513 and polished the crystal with a dremel. Needless to say it needed a new one in about half a second.
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14 August 2016, 12:44 AM | #58 |
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The worst two: Selling 99% new and complete GMT pepsi stick-dial for 3200 euro in 2008 and last year my Random
14060M complete with invoice etc for 4500 euro and more...
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14 August 2016, 12:45 AM | #59 |
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Agreeing to let my brother inherit my father's Rolex Date Just; he sold it.
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14 August 2016, 01:00 AM | #60 |
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