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19 November 2019, 07:23 AM | #31 |
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I gifted my wife a vintage (circa 1920s) Rolex for looking after me following a recent accident. She was delighted with it.
I see no issue gifting ‘used’ watches provided the condition is something you’d consider acceptable for yourself. |
19 November 2019, 08:44 AM | #32 |
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My GF was pretty happy with the used watch I got her.
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19 November 2019, 08:45 AM | #33 |
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My grandfather wanted to gift me a vintage Patek Philippe - I told him I cannot accept this. It is not socially acceptable ;-)
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19 November 2019, 09:22 AM | #34 |
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Depends on who the gift is for and what the situation is. Immediate family members I think is fine for used watches, but as presents to friends, extended family, etc. that would be a tad odd.
Same goes for the situation. If it is meant for a special occasion, something new is better. If you are simply handing it off to your kids to wear then why not. |
19 November 2019, 09:25 AM | #35 |
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I have several pre-owned pieces and personally enjoy thinking about my watches’ prior lives... Rolexes are made to last
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19 November 2019, 09:38 AM | #36 |
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19 November 2019, 10:14 AM | #37 |
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My heirs will have to settle for used.
With some luck all the watches will be vintage, even the newer ones.
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19 November 2019, 10:24 AM | #38 |
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I am not sure if you are serious or not. In some cultures the insult of refusing a gift like that would be about as far from acceptable as you could get...
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19 November 2019, 10:25 AM | #39 |
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I think it's completely acceptable. In fact, it can be even more valuable than new depending on the history.
A nice watch, whether five years old or fifty, can be a very nice gift. |
19 November 2019, 10:31 AM | #40 |
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All my kids have been gifted watches that I have worn and they have seen me wear through the years. They were all delighted to get them as both an entry into watch collecting and a connection to me. I think it is a great practice.
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19 November 2019, 10:40 AM | #41 |
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Depends if it’s a Datejust or Day Daye
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19 November 2019, 10:48 AM | #42 |
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As for me it's a great idea
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19 November 2019, 10:51 AM | #43 |
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Depends on what relationship you have to the giftee, whether the giftee is a watch person, what kind of watch it is (modern vs vintage), is there significance to it being used. For example, a watch of a famous person whom a giftee admires is always OK, whether it is modern or vintage. Vintage is also always OK. Maybe the watch being used is significant (it is a watch their relative wore, or this is a watch from a year they got married, had first kid, etc) then it should be OK. If the giftee is a watch person and likes some specific model that's not produced anymore, it is also fine. And finally if you are related, gifting your own watch wouldn't feel weird either. Apart from those, I think gifting a used watch is weird.
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19 November 2019, 11:28 AM | #44 |
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i gifted my adult son a birth year submariner. it hasn’t left his wrist.
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19 November 2019, 11:29 AM | #45 |
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Yes in at least 2 situations.
1. The watch they want is no longer in production. 2. It was yours first and the fact that you wore it will have some sentimental value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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19 November 2019, 11:31 AM | #47 |
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You bet why not? I would be very pleased to receive a gift like that.
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19 November 2019, 11:39 AM | #48 |
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I think a preowned watch can be a great gift. If there is some real thought behind it...even better.
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19 November 2019, 12:47 PM | #50 | |
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I tend to agree. I might add that I would limit it to family. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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19 November 2019, 01:03 PM | #51 |
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A gift is a gift. I dont see a problem gifting a used watch imo.
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19 November 2019, 01:17 PM | #52 |
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I would take s used Rolex gift any day.
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19 November 2019, 09:35 PM | #53 |
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In the real world, there's a big difference between giving your used watch as a gift vs. giving a used watch as a gift. The two watches might be the same reference, but they are not the same gift.
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19 November 2019, 10:26 PM | #54 |
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Depends. If they are NOT a watch person, it might ignorantly seem odd to get a used watch (if you bought gray for someone). If it’s your watch and your passing it down, that’s a different story all together. More. Info. Needed.
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19 November 2019, 10:31 PM | #55 |
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Absolutely.
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19 November 2019, 10:54 PM | #56 |
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I hope it’s not gauche to gift a used watch. I’ve got a 36mm Datejust 16234 w a Tiffany stamped dial that I just picked up for my wife. If she doesn’t like it, then I guess I’ll have to wear it!
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19 November 2019, 11:39 PM | #57 |
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All 5 stepsons seemed happy with the pre-owned Rolexes we gave them.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...light=Explorer Rick lives out of town so was not available for the group pic but we bought him a pre-owned Explorer as a retirement gift.
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19 November 2019, 11:40 PM | #58 |
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20 November 2019, 12:01 AM | #59 |
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If its a very close friend or family, no issues, anyone else nope
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20 November 2019, 12:14 AM | #60 |
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Vintage is cool. I don’t know about second hand modern references unless the recipient also hangs out on TRF.
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