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seabreeze · 18 March 2014, 05:32 AM

This was my FIRST Rolex. after taking a year off, I am considering a purchase, but I am trying to keep my habit in check, selling one to buy one, helps me justify.

So what do you think, should I hang on to this one or let it go. It is such a great example but I regret that I do not reach for it as often.

Paulie 50 · 18 March 2014, 05:38 AM

Never, you will only regret it. I sold mine, only to realise my stupidity; and ended up buying another.

seabreeze · 18 March 2014, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie 50

Never, you will only regret it. I sold mine, only to realise my stupidity; and ended up buying another.

Thanks..i know so many guys have tons of watches in their collections.

mjclark32 · 18 March 2014, 06:12 AM

Keep it IMO.

TimeToGo · 18 March 2014, 06:27 AM

That is a beautiful watch.

Curious, what are you considering buying?

dpa94114 · 18 March 2014, 06:36 AM

i love the black dial with those markers...

why sell it? even the nicest older DJs don't go for big bucks....

shane0mack · 18 March 2014, 06:41 AM

I think it depends on what else has caught your eye. For what you'd get from this DJ, you could probably save up a little longer to cover the difference.

seabreeze · 18 March 2014, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToGo

That is a beautiful watch.

Curious, what are you considering buying?

I was looking at a jaeger - but still to pricey

What I like is a watch from iceland JS WATCH CO ...its low under the radar small company ...i love them

It called a Frisland classic
http://www.jswatch.com/frisland-classic

silversurfer96790 · 18 March 2014, 06:58 AM

Great looking Datejust you got there, You should hold onto it.

Vincent65 · 18 March 2014, 07:00 AM

keep it!

RolexPete · 18 March 2014, 07:03 AM

Keep it.

racingclub · 18 March 2014, 07:12 AM

I've just bought pretty much the exact same DJ as my first Rolex, slightly newer at 1972 :)

Can't stop wearing it :)

1William · 18 March 2014, 07:44 AM

Keep it.

southtexas · 18 March 2014, 08:01 AM

Keep

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MonBK · 18 March 2014, 08:02 AM

Sell it

bridgs · 18 March 2014, 08:11 AM

Awesome watch you should keep. Love the dial especially.

omitohud · 18 March 2014, 08:20 AM

Its a beautiful watch and your first. Unless you don't like to wear it often, I would keep such a nice example.

cgibs105 · 18 March 2014, 08:29 AM

If you're not wearing it and covet something else you should sell it. The good thing is u can find another 16XX and it won't be too expensive. The sentimental feeling of your first rolex will probably ebb as u start wearing the new watch u covet anyway. Let me know if u do. My younger brother is in the mkt.

lamckstephen · 18 March 2014, 09:57 AM

You should keep it. It is difficult to find such nice condition now !!!!

Dr. Robert · 18 March 2014, 10:01 AM

It's a classic, keep it, wear it!

springer · 18 March 2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

It's a classic, keep it, wear it!

X2. It is a keeper.

frequentflyer · 18 March 2014, 11:22 AM

Keep it, I sold my 16613 which I'd had for 10 years and seriously regret it.

Rolex Freak · 18 March 2014, 11:25 AM

I'd keep that.

seabreeze · 18 March 2014, 11:31 AM

Thanks everyone...the votes are heavy to keep. And I appreciate all the kinds words about it. It was not technically for sale when I acquired it...I spotted it in a post and fell for it....so maybe I just just start wearing it more

AlBacon!974 · 18 March 2014, 11:49 AM

It's a very beautiful watch. I remember I chose to sell my first Rolex that I got and I regreted it but I have acquired a few more along the way but the agony of letting my first go was hard to bear. Ultimately the choice is yours and yours alone. But good luck with whatever you decided. Cheers!

crowncollection · 18 March 2014, 12:24 PM

I would keep her if you don't needed the money for trade it's a nice example

sea-dweller · 18 March 2014, 02:04 PM

Keep it forever!

shane0mack · 18 March 2014, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze

I was looking at a jaeger - but still to pricey

What I like is a watch from iceland JS WATCH CO ...its low under the radar small company ...i love them

Have you handled JS Watches in person? I was a bit underwhelmed. The pictures look amazing, but they didn't blow me away in the flesh. I don't think I'd give up a DJ for one. Maybe you can try a nice new leather strap?

NukeMan · 19 March 2014, 05:13 AM

Beautiful watch and great picture! Keep it

seabreeze · 19 March 2014, 11:04 AM

Yours is an interesting comment...no I have not actually..but I go there from time to time and it would be my plan to see them firsthand....but I appreciate what you say

Quote:

Originally Posted by shane0mack

Have you handled JS Watches in person? I was a bit underwhelmed. The pictures look amazing, but they didn't blow me away in the flesh. I don't think I'd give up a DJ for one. Maybe you can try a nice new leather strap?

18 March 2014, 06:12 AM	#4
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18 March 2014, 07:03 AM	#11
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18 March 2014, 08:01 AM	#14
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18 March 2014, 10:01 AM	#20
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,299	It's a classic, keep it, wear it! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 March 2014, 11:31 AM	#24
seabreeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ed Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 832	Thanks everyone...the votes are heavy to keep. And I appreciate all the kinds words about it. It was not technically for sale when I acquired it...I spotted it in a post and fell for it....so maybe I just just start wearing it more __________________ Rolex Submariner 114060 - 2013 Rolex Explorer 1016 - 1967 Omega Seamaster 2220.80 2007 Victorinox Swiss Army 24221 - circa 1985 Sold but wish I didn't Rolex DateJust 1603 - 1972

18 March 2014, 05:38 AM	#2
Paulie 50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancs. England Posts: 993	Never, you will only regret it. I sold mine, only to realise my stupidity; and ended up buying another.

18 March 2014, 06:27 AM	#5
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,595	That is a beautiful watch. Curious, what are you considering buying?

18 March 2014, 06:36 AM	#6
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	i love the black dial with those markers... why sell it? even the nicest older DJs don't go for big bucks....

18 March 2014, 06:41 AM	#7
shane0mack "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston, MA Watch: 16800 (1981) Posts: 315	I think it depends on what else has caught your eye. For what you'd get from this DJ, you could probably save up a little longer to cover the difference.

18 March 2014, 06:58 AM	#9
silversurfer96790 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Tokyo Watch: GMT 16710, 1675 Posts: 294	Great looking Datejust you got there, You should hold onto it.

18 March 2014, 07:00 AM	#10
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,293	keep it!

18 March 2014, 07:12 AM	#12
racingclub "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK Posts: 8	I've just bought pretty much the exact same DJ as my first Rolex, slightly newer at 1972 :) Can't stop wearing it :)

18 March 2014, 07:44 AM	#13
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Keep it.

18 March 2014, 08:02 AM	#15
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Sell it

18 March 2014, 08:11 AM	#16
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,123	Awesome watch you should keep. Love the dial especially.

18 March 2014, 08:20 AM	#17
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Its a beautiful watch and your first. Unless you don't like to wear it often, I would keep such a nice example.

18 March 2014, 08:29 AM	#18
cgibs105 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: New York Watch: 16234 16610 1601wb Posts: 64	If you're not wearing it and covet something else you should sell it. The good thing is u can find another 16XX and it won't be too expensive. The sentimental feeling of your first rolex will probably ebb as u start wearing the new watch u covet anyway. Let me know if u do. My younger brother is in the mkt.

18 March 2014, 09:57 AM	#19
lamckstephen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 50	You should keep it. It is difficult to find such nice condition now !!!!

18 March 2014, 11:22 AM	#22
frequentflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UAE Watch: GMT IIc, 16750 Posts: 285	Keep it, I sold my 16613 which I'd had for 10 years and seriously regret it.

18 March 2014, 11:25 AM	#23
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	I'd keep that.

18 March 2014, 11:49 AM	#25
AlBacon!974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Nunyo Location: Texas Watch: 1803 Day-Date Posts: 427	It's a very beautiful watch. I remember I chose to sell my first Rolex that I got and I regreted it but I have acquired a few more along the way but the agony of letting my first go was hard to bear. Ultimately the choice is yours and yours alone. But good luck with whatever you decided. Cheers!

18 March 2014, 12:24 PM	#26
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	I would keep her if you don't needed the money for trade it's a nice example __________________ watches many

18 March 2014, 02:04 PM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Keep it forever!

19 March 2014, 05:13 AM	#29
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	Beautiful watch and great picture! Keep it

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