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redshirt1957 · 25 July 2008, 12:31 AM

How many of us have said that about a car, watch, guitar, coin and so on. How many times have we said "If I only knew it would be worth that much now". I have had the luck to own cars that had been in our family from date of purchase and they did increase very nicely in price.

So here is my bright idea. I have a Z SD that has only been worn to take pictues; and I did dunk it in my salt water tank once for a photo or two. Other than that it is just like it came straight from Rolex. Has all the goodies, including the plastic stickers. So, I am never going to wear it again and just store it as is; with plastic stickers still on the watch. Not concerned about an increase in value over the next 20 years as I will be gone by then. I just have this thought than one of my kids in 2026 will have a true suvivors watch with all documentation. I know it will need a service, that the plastic will have deteriorated, and other signs of normal aging. I once sold a 30 year old Corvette that still had remnants of the window sticker, and it helped in the sale and gave it a "unique" quality at time of sale.

Sorry to say that you guys will have to wait 20 years to see the outcome.

marshallr47 · 25 July 2008, 12:37 AM

Cool story. I've kept all my Rollies so far. I'll probably flip on for another watch...not sure though.

DSJ · 25 July 2008, 12:40 AM

Barring some major life problem, my watches are keepers!

Lisa · 25 July 2008, 12:50 AM

Joe, you've inspired me to start a new thread in the general section: I wish I had never gotten rid of...... because I am currently having great angst over something I sold for a song that is now worth lots of cash....

jdc · 25 July 2008, 01:04 AM

Maybe a good idea for an investment who can tell?, but I bet your kids will remember the ones you wear a lot more as they will have an emotional attachment and your children will be richer for that experience.

seantk · 25 July 2008, 01:05 AM

I like the idea, however a similar scenario was brought up before. A member was considering buying two identical watches with the thought of storing one and leaving it for his son down the road. The consensus was the son would probably rather have the watch that dear old dad wore.

Revive this post in 20 years and lets see how it turned out

Sean

DSJ · 25 July 2008, 01:56 AM

Of the many nicer old cars my dad had, the best story is of his 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC roadster. He sold it to his brother when he bought a 1961 Fuel Injected Corvette. A few years later, his brother traded it at a VW dealer for a Beetle.
Now worth ~$80-100K USD.

Trurolexer · 25 July 2008, 02:00 AM

I sold my Pannie 112H with a low price...

And I sold all my comics (some is very rare comics) with low deal too...

Trurolexer · 25 July 2008, 02:02 AM

One more...I meet a beautiful girl a long time ago, she give me her number but I forget that number...

True story...

Very regret it, even now...

ratae1950 · 25 July 2008, 02:48 AM

......... one of my kids? Maybe you nneed to provide a watch for each.

Rolexitis · 25 July 2008, 02:58 AM

I like the way you think Bubba

Rolexitis · 25 July 2008, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

One more...I meet a beautiful girl a long time ago, she give me her number but I forget that number...

True story...

Very regret it, even now...

..........

...................s till can't find comparison here

Texsubmariner · 25 July 2008, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

One more...I meet a beautiful girl a long time ago, she give me her number but I forget that number...

True story...

Very regret it, even now...

TR, how can you forget your wife's phone number?!!

ai812 · 25 July 2008, 04:12 AM

No regrets!

Never look back and regret. Look forward to more acquisitions of the best in life.

redshirt1957 · 25 July 2008, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratae1950

......... one of my kids? Maybe you nneed to provide a watch for each.

I have four kids that do not have a Rolex yet as they are ages 5, 9, 13, and 15. At age 18 they get to pick one from my collection and I will replace it with a, new to me, Rolex. What I will do is take a picture now of each kid and their choice and see how their tastes change over time..

Trurolexer · 25 July 2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texsubmariner

TR, how can you forget your wife's phone number?!!

lol!!! The "Other" girl, before I meet my wife...

Z-Sub · 25 July 2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I have four kids that do not have a Rolex yet as they are ages 5, 9, 13, and 15. At age 18 they get to pick one from my collection and I will replace it with a, new to me, Rolex. What I will do is take a picture now of each kid and their choice and see how their tastes change over time..

Will they pick a Rolex at age 18? I didn't start looking at one until I was in my mid 20's, still in school and couldn't afford them :) First Rolex was well into the 30's...

Leighton · 25 July 2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I have four kids that do not have a Rolex yet as they are ages 5, 9, 13, and 15. At age 18 they get to pick one from my collection and I will replace it with a, new to me, Rolex. What I will do is take a picture now of each kid and their choice and see how their tastes change over time..

I know you have more than 4 Rolexes. Will PM Adoption papers.... Daddy..

pwrslider · 25 July 2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Barring some major life problem, my watches are keepers!

Me Too!

Andad · 25 July 2008, 06:10 PM

Joe, you are a pistol.

I still talk to my first wife.

arttay10 · 25 July 2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighton

I know you have more than 4 Rolexes. Will PM Adoption papers.... Daddy..

Join the back of the que Leighton...............

Andad · 25 July 2008, 06:29 PM

redshirt1957 · 25 July 2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighton

I know you have more than 4 Rolexes. Will PM Adoption papers.... Daddy..

Fine with me, but it will be strange calling you Bubba, Jr.

redshirt1957 · 25 July 2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

Join the back of the que Leighton...............

Stu,

Not my fault you went ulgy early; so no Rolex for you. You still get to pick from one of my three ex-wives.

pwrslider · 25 July 2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Joe, you are a pistol.

I still talk to my first wife.

ughhhhhhhh...not me!!

btw: Interesting how in your post...you have the words..

pistol and first wife!

ROLEX MAN · 25 July 2008, 10:39 PM

Bugger the kids I want my 1675 back!

DSJ · 25 July 2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrslider

ughhhhhhhh...not me!!

btw: Interesting how in your post...you have the words..

pistol and first wife!

That's one way to get TRF on ABC News!

crimscrem · 26 July 2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Barring some major life problem, my watches are keepers!

Agreed. Each one has a special sentimental value for me, whether it's because I received it as a gift, was my first own purchase, etc.

veefour · 26 July 2008, 01:30 AM

I've alwways thught that my Sub was going to be for my son. It's from same year he was born.
He doesn't look very interested yet

25 July 2008, 12:31 AM	#1
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Wish I had never sold..... How many of us have said that about a car, watch, guitar, coin and so on. How many times have we said "If I only knew it would be worth that much now". I have had the luck to own cars that had been in our family from date of purchase and they did increase very nicely in price. So here is my bright idea. I have a Z SD that has only been worn to take pictues; and I did dunk it in my salt water tank once for a photo or two. Other than that it is just like it came straight from Rolex. Has all the goodies, including the plastic stickers. So, I am never going to wear it again and just store it as is; with plastic stickers still on the watch. Not concerned about an increase in value over the next 20 years as I will be gone by then. I just have this thought than one of my kids in 2026 will have a true suvivors watch with all documentation. I know it will need a service, that the plastic will have deteriorated, and other signs of normal aging. I once sold a 30 year old Corvette that still had remnants of the window sticker, and it helped in the sale and gave it a "unique" quality at time of sale. Sorry to say that you guys will have to wait 20 years to see the outcome.

25 July 2008, 12:37 AM	#2
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Cool story. I've kept all my Rollies so far. I'll probably flip on for another watch...not sure though. __________________ Ron

25 July 2008, 12:40 AM	#3
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Barring some major life problem, my watches are keepers! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

25 July 2008, 01:05 AM	#6
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	I like the idea, however a similar scenario was brought up before. A member was considering buying two identical watches with the thought of storing one and leaving it for his son down the road. The consensus was the son would probably rather have the watch that dear old dad wore. Revive this post in 20 years and lets see how it turned out Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

25 July 2008, 01:56 AM	#7
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Of the many nicer old cars my dad had, the best story is of his 1956 Jaguar XK140 MC roadster. He sold it to his brother when he bought a 1961 Fuel Injected Corvette. A few years later, his brother traded it at a VW dealer for a Beetle. Now worth ~$80-100K USD. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

25 July 2008, 12:50 AM	#4
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Joe, you've inspired me to start a new thread in the general section: I wish I had never gotten rid of...... because I am currently having great angst over something I sold for a song that is now worth lots of cash....

25 July 2008, 01:04 AM	#5
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Maybe a good idea for an investment who can tell?, but I bet your kids will remember the ones you wear a lot more as they will have an emotional attachment and your children will be richer for that experience.

25 July 2008, 02:00 AM	#8
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I sold my Pannie 112H with a low price... And I sold all my comics (some is very rare comics) with low deal too...

25 July 2008, 02:02 AM	#9
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	One more...I meet a beautiful girl a long time ago, she give me her number but I forget that number... True story... Very regret it, even now...

25 July 2008, 02:48 AM	#10
ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	......... one of my kids? Maybe you nneed to provide a watch for each. __________________ Yunnoworameenmiduck

25 July 2008, 02:58 AM	#11
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	I like the way you think Bubba __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 July 2008, 04:12 AM	#14
ai812 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 32	No regrets! Never look back and regret. Look forward to more acquisitions of the best in life. __________________ All the best, ai812

25 July 2008, 06:10 PM	#20
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,933	Joe, you are a pistol. I still talk to my first wife. __________________ E

25 July 2008, 06:29 PM	#22
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,933	__________________ E

25 July 2008, 10:39 PM	#26
ROLEX MAN 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: land down under Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,685	Bugger the kids I want my 1675 back! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

26 July 2008, 01:30 AM	#29
veefour "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canary Islands Posts: 520	I've alwways thught that my Sub was going to be for my son. It's from same year he was born. He doesn't look very interested yet __________________ 16800 Matt (1986) Avatar pic by Jocke

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