Would you sell a watch gifted by your father?

[diaby2afc]

My father has gifted me his two-tone 16013 recently. Whilst, I'm grateful for this gesture, it's a watch that I just cannot see myself wearing and which I expressed to him. He told me to keep it and do whatever I wish with it.

It has crossed the back of my mind to sell it to fund another watch which is more to my liking. Every time I think of that, I just get a dirty and guilty feeling in my gut. If I do, I don't know if I'll come to regret it at a later point. I don't see the DJ appreciating in value anytime soon since it's probably the most popular selling Rolex of all time. I don't think it'll be some rare piece 30 years from now. If I do manage to sell it, it'll be gone forever! I'm not sure what to do.

What would you do?

[Shichinin]

No offense to you but, if my late father has gifted me a watch let alone a Rolex, I would never let it go. Unless you somehow hate your father. Just my 2 cent. At the end it is your watch and you can do whatever you like.

[rodo]

never

[subking86]

I would not do it. I recommend to keep it. Wear it to special occasions and maybe you'll become accustomed to it and start liking it.

[weeone]

That's a tough one. I'm leaning towards the thought of selling it. With your earnings, you can buy something that you will wear and cherish. You'll know that you used the funds from your father's watch (with his blessing) to buy this new piece. Either way, that was a very thoughtful gesture. :)

[racer24]

no way! your father brought the watch because he liked and most likely he wear the watch. so every time when you see that watch, it should remind you of him.

[MonsterSS]

nope, I would not.

[Uncle00Jesse]

That would be an absolutely terrible idea and the second you sell it off you'll be so upset with yourself.

[la79]

Don't do it. Just for the sentimental value I would never. If you do you may regret. I have an old mechanical Bulova watch my Father gave me and while it's not my style I find myself wearing it every so often.

[Winnie Bloo]

It will have great sentimental value in years to come.

A watch you wouldn't wear today, you probably may wear in the future.

Tastes change over time.

[Datejus]

I'd give it some time to see how you feel about it. If next year you still cant see yourself wearing it maybe you and your father could go pick out a new one with the funds from it.

[andyxxx]

Being as your father knows you may sell it - I wouldn't have a problem.

Why not involve him in the exchange for a model you would like and wear?

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by diaby2afc

My father has gifted me his two-tone 16013 recently. Whilst, I'm grateful for this gesture, it's a watch that I just cannot see myself wearing and which I expressed to him. He told me to keep it and do whatever I wish with it.

It has crossed the back of my mind to sell it to fund another watch which is more to my liking. Every time I think of that, I just get a dirty and guilty feeling in my gut. If I do, I don't know if I'll come to regret it at a later point. I don't see the DJ appreciating in value anytime soon since it's probably the most popular selling Rolex of all time. I don't think it'll be some rare piece 30 years from now. If I do manage to sell it, it'll be gone forever! I'm not sure what to do.

What would you do?

I would do the right thing.

[Danny83]

Just keep its a gift.

[wisguy]

Tough one.

I have the same issue with a watch my dad gave me, a 33mm Cartier Santos two tone, I don't want to sell it so my wife wears it.

I did however a few years ago sell a watch my grandfather had given my dad, same as you, I would have never worn it and the money went into a watch I do wear.

Do I regret it? You bet

So... I would recommend you keep it, you would probably feel bad if you sold it. Who knows, maybe 36mm two tone comes back and you were it again (or just have your wife, daughter or someone else wear it).

[dcash0615]

Don't sell it. You will DEFINITELY regret it. I personally don't think you can put a price on sentimental value. You are already questioning if selling it is the right thing to do. Even if you never wear it you should keep it. Who knows maybe down the road you will want to start wearing it.

[Headshrinker]

It would be difficult to sell a watch gifted by a father. There must be a lot of memories attached to that timepiece. The watch may not appreciate significantly, but it will not depreciate necessarily because it is popular. Give yourself some time with the watch, you may surprise yourself.

[Avud Bazmon]

Originally Posted by Winnie Bloo

It will have great sentimental value in years to come.

A watch you wouldn't wear today, you probably may wear in the future.

Tastes change over time.

Bingo! DON'T SELL IT. I'm sorry but that's heartless.

[dgobin208]

I think you'll live to regret selling it one day. Even if you use the proceeds to buy something else it 1.) wont be the watch he gifted you, and 2.) it wont have the history as having been the watch your father owned and wore. Also styles change you may come to appreciate the style down the road. Either way I see this as something with real value much more than the few thousand dollars you'll trade it in for.

[Awducker]

In short, no.

[aes7.5x55]

My 2 cents.
If you hang on to it, you could sell it later if you choose.

If you sell it, it's gone forever.

I think if you get an uncomfortable feeling when considering selling it, I wouldn't unless you absolutely needed the money (for something more important than a watch).

[wmoore]

If my father had given me a Rolex, it would be one of my most prized possessions, and I would always have it to remind me of him, if I wanted a different one I would save the money and buy it. At the end of the day it is yours to do with it as you choose, but I think it is a bad idea and a choice you may come to regret.
Just my 2 cents

[watchwatcher]

I can see both sides of this one...as a father myself and also a son who is the recipient of some very special gifts from my father.

Ultimately, us fathers want what's best for our children and hopefully, to be happy. So do what makes you happy with your dad's gift.

[mjclark32]

If it was a PN daytona and I needed the money then maybe I would. But, in this instance where it's not going to come close to life changing funds, no way. It'll have way more sentimental attachment for years to come than a couple grand.

[Reglin]

Never!

[anuradha]

I dont think you should let go of something given to you by your father unless you want no memories of him. pl dont loose that watch.

[THC]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

If it was a PN daytona and I needed the money then maybe I would. But, in this instance where it's not going to come close to life changing funds, no way. It'll have way more sentimental attachment for years to come than a couple grand.

You beat me MJ... this, for sure

[Coffes4closers]

Keep it, no question. Besides the obvious sentimental reasons for keeping it, I'm always blown away by how dramatically my taste changes every 6 months to a year. A year ago I hated the hulk, and now it's my most prized watch. I also used to think that 36mm was a joke compared to my 47mm panerais... now I barely touch the pams and find 40/36 far more appropriate. Tastes change, and I think it'd be a big mistake to cut it loose.

[LuminousMaximus]

N o o o o o o o

[Dirty Tool]

Never.