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johnbeth · 7 March 2011, 03:23 AM

I regret purchasing a leather strap watch!

Grissom · 7 March 2011, 03:34 AM

No, but I have regretted selling a few.....

lhanddds · 7 March 2011, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grissom

No, but I have regretted selling a few.....

Me too!

nauticajoe · 7 March 2011, 03:55 AM

I flip but no regrets here.

RedwinGV · 7 March 2011, 05:49 AM

No regrets- but I've had no regrets on any of my watch purchases- even the quartz ones I have. I say this since it's not a Rolex question but a purchase question.

RRGHOST1 · 7 March 2011, 05:52 AM

I realised i am a TT man, but have never regretted even buying a SS model. But i do allot of research and stuff before i buy and that is why my next purchase is strange as i actually hated the Blue TT SubC but when i put it on my wrist....fantastic..fell in love immediately !

PHDX2 · 7 March 2011, 06:54 AM

No regrets!

brownbear · 7 March 2011, 06:56 AM

No regrets

997Opus · 7 March 2011, 07:12 AM

Yes, seeing a nice Rolex I wanted but waiting to buy it. Something always seems to come up and before you know it, a year or more has gone by and the price has already increased and now you can no longer seem to find the exact model you wanted. The lesson I have learned is if you see the model you want and have the money.......go ahead and get the watch, a Rolex is not going to drop in price over time and you can always sell the watch if have any regrets without taking a huge loss.

GL08 · 7 March 2011, 07:34 AM

I just got the 16610, and sometimes i wish i had the subc and other times i love the 16610.

I don't know if it's regret, more like the grass is greener on the other side, and ultimately it would be awesome to own both, but finances won't allow me to do that :(

GL08 · 7 March 2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

I regret purchasing a leather strap watch!

How come?

The smell of the sweat on the leather?

landroverking · 7 March 2011, 07:37 AM

Only the ones I have traded or given up for other reasons. Not the ones that I have given as gifts.

kcmo · 7 March 2011, 09:58 AM

I've gone through several models over the years....flipped quite a few that I didn't bond with....ended up with the 2 that make me smile the most!

I don't regret any of the 'experimenting' I did....it's all been tons of fun for me!

Sean.c · 7 March 2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

..and as they say: better to regret what you have done rather than what you didn't ...

well said !

cedargrove · 7 March 2011, 01:14 PM

Almost.

I fell in love with the Milgauss, but almost got something else (possibly because I was too concerned with what others thought).

Fortunately I got the Milgauss.

I still sometimes shudder when I recall that I almost didn't get it. I almost made a big mistake that I would have regretted.

sparksgmt · 7 March 2011, 01:32 PM

I whent through about a month of regret after a bought mine. I was/am a student working part time and the thought that I just spent 7k on a watch set funny with me. But after some time I fell in love with it, and all the regrets disappeared....until I kicked myselve for not saving another 3k for the daytona. So now im connected to the gmt, and the only way to ease the remorse is to save up and add more watches.

johnbeth · 7 March 2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GL08

How come?

The smell of the sweat on the leather?

I prefer bracelets, the weight and of course the ability to wear in hot environments...

Chipmunk · 7 March 2011, 01:40 PM

No regrets.......although sometimes I think of flipping.

aleiberman · 7 March 2011, 02:00 PM

I have many regrets with both Rolex and other brands. I've accepted the fact that not every watch I buy will be a keeper. Fortunetly, I've been lucky that I've been able to flip everything I didn't fall in love with, and my collection continues to improve.

Fearsome Puppy · 7 March 2011, 02:06 PM

Honestly, no I haven't regretted a Rolex purchase. I probably came close when I was tempted with the 36mm Explorer I, loved the dial but after much considering (and time at the AD trying it on) I decided that 36mm would just be too small for me...

gtb5 · 7 March 2011, 03:19 PM

Only regret selling!!

bewithabob · 7 March 2011, 03:52 PM

not me.

Porsche · 7 March 2011, 04:31 PM

My only regret is buying a Titanium Hueur in 1986 for more than the price of a Daytona at that time

And it is a quartz model, so double

GL08 · 7 March 2011, 05:16 PM

My regret is coming on to TRF and now wanting a billion other models..

where as before maybe 1 or two..

ha

too late...

Puffy · 7 March 2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolesor

My only regrets are that I bought 6 other Non Rolex watches (before my Datejust) but due to their sentimental value I'll never flip them.

It's nice to have choice though :)

great minds think alike

SkyKing31 · 7 March 2011, 10:04 PM

Nope

ispep · 8 March 2011, 08:48 AM

My regret is that I didn't buy a Rolex sooner. I could have started enjoying them earlier and could have saved a bundle of $$$$

7 March 2011, 03:34 AM	#32
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	No, but I have regretted selling a few..... __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

7 March 2011, 05:49 AM	#35
RedwinGV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Northville, MI,US Watch: Smstr 600m BigBlue Posts: 412	No regrets- but I've had no regrets on any of my watch purchases- even the quartz ones I have. I say this since it's not a Rolex question but a purchase question. __________________ RedwinGV

7 March 2011, 06:54 AM	#37
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	No regrets! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

7 March 2011, 01:40 PM	#48
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	No regrets.......although sometimes I think of flipping. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

7 March 2011, 02:06 PM	#50
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Honestly, no I haven't regretted a Rolex purchase. I probably came close when I was tempted with the 36mm Explorer I, loved the dial but after much considering (and time at the AD trying it on) I decided that 36mm would just be too small for me... __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

7 March 2011, 03:23 AM	#31
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I regret purchasing a leather strap watch!

7 March 2011, 03:55 AM	#34
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I flip but no regrets here.

7 March 2011, 05:52 AM	#36
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,900	I realised i am a TT man, but have never regretted even buying a SS model. But i do allot of research and stuff before i buy and that is why my next purchase is strange as i actually hated the Blue TT SubC but when i put it on my wrist....fantastic..fell in love immediately !

7 March 2011, 06:56 AM	#38
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	No regrets

7 March 2011, 07:12 AM	#39
997Opus Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 314	Yes, seeing a nice Rolex I wanted but waiting to buy it. Something always seems to come up and before you know it, a year or more has gone by and the price has already increased and now you can no longer seem to find the exact model you wanted. The lesson I have learned is if you see the model you want and have the money.......go ahead and get the watch, a Rolex is not going to drop in price over time and you can always sell the watch if have any regrets without taking a huge loss.

7 March 2011, 07:34 AM	#40
GL08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 158	I just got the 16610, and sometimes i wish i had the subc and other times i love the 16610. I don't know if it's regret, more like the grass is greener on the other side, and ultimately it would be awesome to own both, but finances won't allow me to do that :(

7 March 2011, 07:37 AM	#42
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Only the ones I have traded or given up for other reasons. Not the ones that I have given as gifts.

7 March 2011, 09:58 AM	#43
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I've gone through several models over the years....flipped quite a few that I didn't bond with....ended up with the 2 that make me smile the most! I don't regret any of the 'experimenting' I did....it's all been tons of fun for me!

7 March 2011, 01:14 PM	#45
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Almost. I fell in love with the Milgauss, but almost got something else (possibly because I was too concerned with what others thought). Fortunately I got the Milgauss. I still sometimes shudder when I recall that I almost didn't get it. I almost made a big mistake that I would have regretted.

7 March 2011, 01:32 PM	#46
sparksgmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT Posts: 189	I whent through about a month of regret after a bought mine. I was/am a student working part time and the thought that I just spent 7k on a watch set funny with me. But after some time I fell in love with it, and all the regrets disappeared....until I kicked myselve for not saving another 3k for the daytona. So now im connected to the gmt, and the only way to ease the remorse is to save up and add more watches.

7 March 2011, 02:00 PM	#49
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	I have many regrets with both Rolex and other brands. I've accepted the fact that not every watch I buy will be a keeper. Fortunetly, I've been lucky that I've been able to flip everything I didn't fall in love with, and my collection continues to improve.

7 March 2011, 03:19 PM	#51
gtb5 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 188	Only regret selling!!

7 March 2011, 03:52 PM	#52
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	not me. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

7 March 2011, 04:31 PM	#53
Porsche 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,984	My only regret is buying a Titanium Hueur in 1986 for more than the price of a Daytona at that time And it is a quartz model, so double __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

7 March 2011, 05:16 PM	#54
GL08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 158	My regret is coming on to TRF and now wanting a billion other models.. where as before maybe 1 or two.. ha too late...

7 March 2011, 10:04 PM	#56
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Nope

8 March 2011, 08:48 AM	#57
ispep "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: at home Posts: 351	My regret is that I didn't buy a Rolex sooner. I could have started enjoying them earlier and could have saved a bundle of $$$$

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