Really Kinda Sad Right Now......Let Some Nice One's Go......But No Watch in Return

[Jason71]

Guys, I'm a little gutted right now. Some of you may know that I have been selling-off SEVERAL really nice watches. What you may or may not know is that I have been saving since January 1st for the Platinum Daytona with a diamond dial. I have done really well keeping my urges in check, and I haven't gotten sidetracked at all this year with other watches.

Well, this last week I was approached by a surgeon friend of mine that offered to have me included in a business venture that involves capitol for real estate, and capitol needed for a medical business startup. I had to invest $100,000......so there goes my new Platinum Daytona. A really great rate of return is expected, so it really was a great opportunity. However, it is not nearly as fun as a Platona. So, not only do I NOT get the Platona, but I also lost some really great watches......Ultimately, I should benefit from this move (as well as my family), but I can't help but be a little sad at the same time.

Did I make the right decision??

The one I wanted:


The ones that I let-go.......

A-serial SD 16600


BLNR


Black Bay


DSSD


Pelagos

[lig]

Long term you definitely made the right call. It'll be even more fun when you finally get your Platona.

[Hotrod297]

Yes! You'll get your grail, just have to wait a little longer once the fruits of your investments grow. GL!!

[r8t3d_M]

I think you made the right choice investing the money. You'll get your Platona eventually so cheer up.

[GB-man]

Right call assuming you did your due diligence, which I am sure you did handing over 100 large.

I predict you will be able to buy your daytona with the fruits of this investment some day

[anothernewphone]

Well hopefully your ROI includes enough money to quickly buy that Pt Daytona!

[sensui]

I dunno.....I have all the watches I want except the 116506 so I'm saving for that as well....but I on the other hand don't really want to sell my collection just to obtain it (could be easily done)....I think you have to ask yourself do you prefer a rotation or are you a 1-2 watch guy? In terms of where you spent your money, sounds like you made the right move for sure.....only dump spare income that you don't sitting on stuff like watches....they're not investments obviously of any kind. Your time will come!

[HankL818]

Lots of luck with your business venture. I'm sure you will come back stronger than ever!

[vman]

Always pursue sound financial opportunities. Congrats on the venture!

[Danny83]

I think your on the right track, soon you will be bumping up this thread with your grail

[masyv6]

Originally Posted by Danny83

I think your on the right track, soon you will be bumping up this thread with your grail

x2. The Platona is incoming is delayed...not cancelled

[Brian Page]

More importantly what do you still have?

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

More importantly what do you still have?

I still have PLENTY.......but I really wanted the Platinum Daytona.

2-166160LVs
2-1680 Red Subs
2-16800s
1680 white
2-1665s
WG Blue Sub (Smurf)
WG Daytona on a Strap
2-16600 SDs
16700BLRO
16710 Coke
16610
16570
116264 White TOG
14060M
5513
116400 White Milgauss
16660

And 3 vintage Tudor Subs............

I could whittle away at the above and still get it, but I started by selling the ones that were easily replaced and anything larger than 40mm

[KenKun]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I still have PLENTY.......but I really wanted the Platinum Daytona.

2-166160LVs
2-1680 Red Subs
2-16800s
1680 white
2-1665s
WG Blue Sub (Smurf)
WG Daytona on a Strap
2-16600 SDs
16700BLRO
16710 Coke
16610
16570
116264 White TOG
14060M
5513
116400 White Milgauss
16660

And 3 vintage Tudor Subs............

I could whittle away at the above and still get it, but I started by selling the ones that were easily replaced and anything larger than 40mm

Haha, I think that you will survive

Gonna tease you with mine tho...

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by KenKun

Haha, I think that you will survive

Gonna tease you with mine tho...

That's the one my friend.

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I still have PLENTY.......but I really wanted the Platinum Daytona.

2-166160LVs
2-1680 Red Subs
2-16800s
1680 white
2-1665s
WG Blue Sub (Smurf)
WG Daytona on a Strap
2-16600 SDs
16700BLRO
16710 Coke
16610
16570
116264 White TOG
14060M
5513
116400 White Milgauss
16660

And 3 vintage Tudor Subs............

I could whittle away at the above and still get it, but I started by selling the ones that were easily replaced and anything larger than 40mm

I think you'll be OK
Good luck with the new venture

[configsys]

What a pity You made the right decision. Sometimes a long chase makes the journey (and destination) so much more worthwhile.

Originally Posted by Jason71

I still have PLENTY.......but I really wanted the Platinum Daytona.

2-166160LVs
2-1680 Red Subs
2-16800s
1680 white
2-1665s
WG Blue Sub (Smurf)
WG Daytona on a Strap
2-16600 SDs
16700BLRO
16710 Coke
16610
16570
116264 White TOG
14060M
5513
116400 White Milgauss
16660

And 3 vintage Tudor Subs............

I could whittle away at the above and still get it, but I started by selling the ones that were easily replaced and anything larger than 40mm

[JimSnyder]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I still have PLENTY.......but I really wanted the Platinum Daytona.

2-166160LVs
2-1680 Red Subs
2-16800s
1680 white
2-1665s
WG Blue Sub (Smurf)
WG Daytona on a Strap
2-16600 SDs
16700BLRO
16710 Coke
16610
16570
116264 White TOG
14060M
5513
116400 White Milgauss
16660

And 3 vintage Tudor Subs............

I could whittle away at the above and still get it, but I started by selling the ones that were easily replaced and anything larger than 40mm

Suck it up buttercup any one on that list is the watch of a lifetime

[gummy]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I still have PLENTY.......but I really wanted the Platinum Daytona.

2-166160LVs
2-1680 Red Subs
2-16800s
1680 white
2-1665s
WG Blue Sub (Smurf)
WG Daytona on a Strap
2-16600 SDs
16700BLRO
16710 Coke
16610
16570
116264 White TOG
14060M
5513
116400 White Milgauss
16660

And 3 vintage Tudor Subs............

I could whittle away at the above and still get it, but I started by selling the ones that were easily replaced and anything larger than 40mm

Ha...after reading this post ...yes 100% you made the right move and your thinking is 100% spot on...you moved some easy to replace pieces and held on to the STUNNERS.

Your Platona will be on your wrist shortly!

[traf]

Jason, don't sweat it brother. You'll definitely get the platona and be able to rebuy the ones that you miss the most


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[travisb]

The Platona will happen! Hopefully a high and fairly quick return in the near future.

[GerardoG]

Smart move, I am sure the platona, will be yours in no time!

[Like To Watch]

Only time will tell.
Good Luck

[AzHadEnuf]

You know you did the right thing Jason. You wouldn't have done it otherwise. Congratulations and best wishes on you new venture! Besides those Daytonas wear on the small size. I'm sure there's one in your future.

[Brian Page]

that's a good list... :)

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[anothernewphone]

LOL - your inventory is still VERY strong and enviable! Good stuff.

[AK797]

I imagine the ROI is very good and probable as you were planning on spending these funds on the Platona and not an investment. Hope it works out for you.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Jason71

I still have PLENTY.......but I really wanted the Platinum Daytona.

2-166160LVs
2-1680 Red Subs
2-16800s
1680 white
2-1665s
WG Blue Sub (Smurf)
WG Daytona on a Strap
2-16600 SDs
16700BLRO
16710 Coke
16610
16570
116264 White TOG
14060M
5513
116400 White Milgauss
16660

And 3 vintage Tudor Subs............

I could whittle away at the above and still get it, but I started by selling the ones that were easily replaced and anything larger than 40mm

[breitlings]

If you get ROI it is good but that's not always a given, especially in start ups when I hear "great ROI" I run because really as an angel you're looking for a multiple of your money usually 5x or 10x. If you don't have that possibility then the risks often outweigh the rewards. I really don't understand this particular deal or the exit strategy but "great ROI" raises red flags.

[ming the merciless]

Originally Posted by breitlings

If you get ROI it is good but that's not always a given, especially in start ups when I hear "great ROI" I run because really as an angel you're looking for a multiple of your money usually 5x or 10x. If you don't have that possibility then the risks often outweigh the rewards. I really don't understand this particular deal or the exit strategy but "great ROI" raises red flags.

A good friend of mine got stung for a similar sum recently. The guy he invested his money with got four years in jail.

The guy was in a robbing Peter to pay Paul Ponzi style scheme. When the story came out he had a pretty big gambling addiction.

My friend had known the guy for years, went to each other's weddings etc. For a year or two everything was rosy then the cheques came late and all of a sudden stopped all together.

My pal was lucky he could take the loss. Other people lost the lot. One person had invested the whole sum she received as compensation for a serious industrial accident. The other investors got about 2 pence in the pound back.