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Rockrolex · 19 January 2017, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by r8t3d_M

I've never considered flipping any of my watches and don't think I ever will.

Same here. I've got over 15 good watches. I only buy what I like and would never flip any of them.

Investr · 19 January 2017, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Like a notorious 'player' for some individuals the pleasure is in the pursuit itself and when a certain degree of boredom (and/or higher aspirations) kick in, they simply move on to newer conquests.

Like chasing beautiful women, the process can get expensive at times.

Well said.....

VICI · 19 January 2017, 06:19 AM

Ew, what's wrong with your friend??

RXAPPP · 19 January 2017, 09:37 AM

Been there, done that. To say I'm cured might be a stretch but I have a core group that won't change and in looking back I wish I have the financial wherewithal to have kept them all. Why limit yourself to a number when you can have a giant collection

DeeTee · 19 January 2017, 10:19 AM

Just buy 10-20 watches and your good.
At least your money is safe if you buy correctly.

If you can't afford having a six figure collection, then can you really afford flipping over and over again losing money?

Rock · 19 January 2017, 10:41 AM

I can see both sides of this issue.
In your early days as a Rolex/watch fan you often have a narrower focus than you do several years down the track.
With the benefit of hindsight, maybe you would buy something different if you were starting again.
E.g. I love my Submariner but if I were starting again I would probably have bought a GMT IIC instead.
On another note, I think it is a 'personality thing'. I have friends who constantly 'turn-over' possessions - they need the stimulation - whereas if I like something, I like it for life.

AK797 · 19 January 2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

platinum sub or gmt?

Plat Subc with ice blue dial could be a serious pretender.

AK797 · 19 January 2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Like a notorious 'player' for some individuals the pleasure is in the pursuit itself and when a certain degree of boredom (and/or higher aspirations) kick in, they simply move on to newer conquests.

Like chasing beautiful women, the process can get expensive at times.

So to use your analogy back into watch terms I guess I have a core wife and 2/3 flippable mistresses.

BNA/LION · 19 January 2017, 01:46 PM

Me No Flip!

Alexwwjd · 19 January 2017, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Same here. I've got over 15 good watches. I only buy what I like and would never flip any of them.

Same here. There is only one watch in my humble collection that was bought out of the sudden without proper research but even that piece, I'd never flip.

Every other watch has been desired for months or even years. Wanting is more fun than having.

I've wanted a Day Date for 8 years but I won't buy it yet. I am waiting because I want to wait. I could buy it today but I enjoy the waiting so when I buy it, it will be forever.

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View Poll Results: Content or looking to FLIP?
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19 January 2017, 10:41 AM	#36
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,668	I can see both sides of this issue. In your early days as a Rolex/watch fan you often have a narrower focus than you do several years down the track. With the benefit of hindsight, maybe you would buy something different if you were starting again. E.g. I love my Submariner but if I were starting again I would probably have bought a GMT IIC instead. On another note, I think it is a 'personality thing'. I have friends who constantly 'turn-over' possessions - they need the stimulation - whereas if I like something, I like it for life. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

19 January 2017, 01:46 PM	#39
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19 January 2017, 06:19 AM	#33
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Ew, what's wrong with your friend??

19 January 2017, 09:37 AM	#34
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	Been there, done that. To say I'm cured might be a stretch but I have a core group that won't change and in looking back I wish I have the financial wherewithal to have kept them all. Why limit yourself to a number when you can have a giant collection

19 January 2017, 10:19 AM	#35
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Just buy 10-20 watches and your good. At least your money is safe if you buy correctly. If you can't afford having a six figure collection, then can you really afford flipping over and over again losing money?

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