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Rolextix · 5 September 2015, 06:30 AM

Greetings TRFers, why and how often do you guys flip your Rolexes? Which Rolex will never leave your collection and why? Also, why have you flipped your previous Rolexes and how long have they stayed with you until you decided to flip? If you never flipped or plan on flipping any of your Rolexes, why not? Just curious to hear all of your opinions.

Also, wrist shots!!

Sam Crow · 5 September 2015, 06:57 AM

In the sixteen years since I got my first Rolex, I haven't flipped a single one.

Call me sentimental, but I get attached to my babies. I tend to pick watches that I've been yearning over for years. I also go with classics I adore, not the latest trends - which for me, helps reduce any flipping tendencies.

Beautiful Datejust!

A recent post of my collection in wrist shots here.

watchwatcher · 5 September 2015, 06:57 AM

That's a beauty.

Rolextix · 5 September 2015, 07:00 AM

Sorry for the bad post, first time using Tapatalk, it rearranged the whole order of the post, I got it fixed now! Sam, your pictures are beautiful, what camera do you use?

Langnam · 5 September 2015, 07:08 AM

I've owned a Rolex since 2001 and have never flipped one. Now, I have four. The first is a K series TT Blue Sub, followed by a Milgauss GV, GMT IIC, and finally a WG Daytona Panda.

So, I've never sold a Rolex , but I sold my Pt. Lange Perpetual, my Lange1 and my JLC SS Tourbillon.

I guess I Just like the Rolex brand.

Sam Crow · 5 September 2015, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolextix

Sorry for the bad post, first time using Tapatalk, it rearranged the whole order of the post, I got it fixed now! Sam, your pictures are beautiful, what camera do you use?

Thanks. I used a Panasonic GX7 for those shots.

OrangeSport · 5 September 2015, 07:20 AM

I don't flip them.i buy them because I like them, so I keep them.

Rolextix · 5 September 2015, 07:31 AM

I could've sworn TRF was filled with more flippers! So basically you guys form close bonds with your watches and refuse to get rid of them?

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thomaspp · 5 September 2015, 07:34 AM

I've flipped my fair share, but trying to keep that to a minimum.... works and then ... it doesn't! rolf...

hallidc · 5 September 2015, 07:39 AM

Purchased my first Rolex in 2014..and owned a total of 3 Rolexes.

First one being a GMT II. Sold it as I thought I could use the extra funds...turns out sellers remorse took advantage of me.

A few months later I picked up an Explorer II black dial. Wore it daily for 5/6 months and the GMT II itch was still present....so I sold the Explorer II.

About a month later I purchased a NIB GMT II from a trusted seller here in Canada and I couldn't be happier. Will definitely be holding onto this watch for an extended period of time :)

Racerdj · 5 September 2015, 07:59 AM

Great choice. I'm trying to slow the flipping.

Rolextix · 5 September 2015, 08:08 AM

Seems like that's the trend, flip and then sellers remorse kicks in!

vette boy 52 · 5 September 2015, 08:38 AM

I keep my watches. I flipped a Tudor Big Block years ago and have regretted it since. My watches are not an investment to me but I have seen most of them appreciate in value.

GB-man · 5 September 2015, 08:43 AM

None are ever safe simply because I will inevitably want different new releases and I don't like to have more watches than I can wear in a week. I use to never sell but found that I had better uses for the cash than tied up in watches not being worn

Nice DJ

AzHadEnuf · 5 September 2015, 08:53 AM

31 Years. Never flipped.

Tools · 5 September 2015, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolextix

I could've sworn TRF was filled with more flippers! So basically you guys form close bonds with your watches and refuse to get rid of them?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Don't confuse a handful of vocal flippers with the rest of the 150,000 members of TRF.

Most folks still believe in keeping their luxury items, they earned them.

AK797 · 5 September 2015, 08:56 AM

I'll never say never again...

Gliderguy · 5 September 2015, 09:01 AM

I wanted to sell them whenever I bought a new one but I keep finding reasons not to. I will pass them on to my sons when they are ready.

Rolextix · 5 September 2015, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Don't confuse a handful of vocal flippers with the rest of the 150,000 members of TRF.

Most folks still believe in keeping their luxury items, they earned them.

Well put, Tools!

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Tseg · 5 September 2015, 09:25 AM

Nice picture... never flipped.

Rolextix · 5 September 2015, 09:27 AM

Thank you all for the compliments!

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beshannon · 5 September 2015, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolextix

why and how often do you guys flip your Rolexes? If you never flipped or plan on flipping any of your Rolexes, why not?

Never.

Because I like them.

TonyTheGreat · 5 September 2015, 10:08 AM

absolutely love my sub date, plus its my first rolex so that's why I will probably never part with it!

fullcourt · 5 September 2015, 10:56 AM

have one rolex with no plans to flip it

carwash66 · 5 September 2015, 11:36 AM

I do not flip. I only buy watches that want to keep. Not much of a trend chaser. However, after adding the Tudor BB Red, will be adding a blue Pelagos (hopefully soon) and a Tudor Heritage Chrono. The 16803 and 16613, among others will remain.
Love your DJ.

Presa canary · 5 September 2015, 12:03 PM

Used to a bunch... Now I'm happy with what I have

zama · 5 September 2015, 12:20 PM

I want to stay at no more than 6 (a general agreement with wife), and I have gone from thinking a $3000 Rolex purchase was silly large to viewing $25,000 purchases to be a safe investment as an alternative to have a weekend car or boat or having a fancy daily driver. Given I have made money on the last 3 watches I have traded I don't feel bad about it.

That said I think I am essentially done, really happy with my current set, I may one day flip my TT Daytona for a YG Newman dial, but that will be the last move. Everything else is just as I like it.

In the spirit of time lapse photography please find my collection as at Jan 14, Dec 14 and Aug 15.... Only two left from the original and the AP and Bark DD came and went.....inside the year.

The moves to me all made sense, the Bark DD was a step up from the Datejust, the GP no longer did it for me so they both went for the DD. I want to own an AP but I found the 15400 was just too big and I tended to ding it for that reason, so the DD and the AP were both sold to bring in the Platinum DD which I am really loving.

That makes me a terminal flipper, but not for much longer.

mineral · 5 September 2015, 12:24 PM

Hi Craig, there was nice transformation of your collection. Love your Root beer and Aquanaut.

Jaycnyp · 5 September 2015, 12:25 PM

I flipped my TT sub, expy2, yg bulgari, jetski, snowmobile and 4 wheeler along with a bunch of other toys to chase a huge opportunity that I had. Other than to do that, I would never have flipped my rolexes (I think). Tags and omegas yes, but rolexes not unless there is a very very very good reason!

up2nogood · 5 September 2015, 12:34 PM

I've only flipped a TT Sub and a DJII.

Flipped the TT for a solid gold and the DJ as it just wasn't me.

Have kept 1680 Sub, new Explorer II and YG sub. Am thinking about a bronze/gold GMT.

Wearing this today:

5 September 2015, 06:30 AM	#1
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	Why and how often.. Greetings TRFers, why and how often do you guys flip your Rolexes? Which Rolex will never leave your collection and why? Also, why have you flipped your previous Rolexes and how long have they stayed with you until you decided to flip? If you never flipped or plan on flipping any of your Rolexes, why not? Just curious to hear all of your opinions. Also, wrist shots!!

5 September 2015, 07:08 AM	#5
Langnam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 971	I've owned a Rolex since 2001 and have never flipped one. Now, I have four. The first is a K series TT Blue Sub, followed by a Milgauss GV, GMT IIC, and finally a WG Daytona Panda. So, I've never sold a Rolex , but I sold my Pt. Lange Perpetual, my Lange1 and my JLC SS Tourbillon. I guess I Just like the Rolex brand. __________________ PLVS VLTRA

5 September 2015, 07:20 AM	#7
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	I don't flip them.i buy them because I like them, so I keep them. __________________

5 September 2015, 07:34 AM	#9
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	I've flipped my fair share, but trying to keep that to a minimum.... works and then ... it doesn't! rolf... __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

5 September 2015, 07:59 AM	#11
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Great choice. I'm trying to slow the flipping. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

5 September 2015, 06:57 AM	#2
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	In the sixteen years since I got my first Rolex, I haven't flipped a single one. Call me sentimental, but I get attached to my babies. I tend to pick watches that I've been yearning over for years. I also go with classics I adore, not the latest trends - which for me, helps reduce any flipping tendencies. Beautiful Datejust! A recent post of my collection in wrist shots here.

5 September 2015, 06:57 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	That's a beauty.

5 September 2015, 07:00 AM	#4
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	Sorry for the bad post, first time using Tapatalk, it rearranged the whole order of the post, I got it fixed now! Sam, your pictures are beautiful, what camera do you use?

5 September 2015, 07:31 AM	#8
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	I could've sworn TRF was filled with more flippers! So basically you guys form close bonds with your watches and refuse to get rid of them? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2015, 07:39 AM	#10
hallidc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: GMTII / DaytonaC Posts: 252	Purchased my first Rolex in 2014..and owned a total of 3 Rolexes. First one being a GMT II. Sold it as I thought I could use the extra funds...turns out sellers remorse took advantage of me. A few months later I picked up an Explorer II black dial. Wore it daily for 5/6 months and the GMT II itch was still present....so I sold the Explorer II. About a month later I purchased a NIB GMT II from a trusted seller here in Canada and I couldn't be happier. Will definitely be holding onto this watch for an extended period of time :)

5 September 2015, 08:08 AM	#12
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	Why and how often.. Seems like that's the trend, flip and then sellers remorse kicks in!

5 September 2015, 08:38 AM	#13
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	I keep my watches. I flipped a Tudor Big Block years ago and have regretted it since. My watches are not an investment to me but I have seen most of them appreciate in value.

5 September 2015, 08:43 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	None are ever safe simply because I will inevitably want different new releases and I don't like to have more watches than I can wear in a week. I use to never sell but found that I had better uses for the cash than tied up in watches not being worn Nice DJ

5 September 2015, 08:53 AM	#15
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	31 Years. Never flipped. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

5 September 2015, 08:56 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'll never say never again...

5 September 2015, 09:01 AM	#18
Gliderguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Alberto Garcia Location: Argentina Watch: 5513 Posts: 188	I wanted to sell them whenever I bought a new one but I keep finding reasons not to. I will pass them on to my sons when they are ready.

5 September 2015, 09:25 AM	#20
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	Nice picture... never flipped.

5 September 2015, 09:27 AM	#21
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	Thank you all for the compliments! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2015, 10:08 AM	#23
TonyTheGreat "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: East Haven, CT Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 29	absolutely love my sub date, plus its my first rolex so that's why I will probably never part with it!

5 September 2015, 10:56 AM	#24
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	have one rolex with no plans to flip it __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

5 September 2015, 11:36 AM	#25
carwash66 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,421	I do not flip. I only buy watches that want to keep. Not much of a trend chaser. However, after adding the Tudor BB Red, will be adding a blue Pelagos (hopefully soon) and a Tudor Heritage Chrono. The 16803 and 16613, among others will remain. Love your DJ.

5 September 2015, 12:03 PM	#26
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Used to a bunch... Now I'm happy with what I have

5 September 2015, 12:20 PM	#27
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I want to stay at no more than 6 (a general agreement with wife), and I have gone from thinking a $3000 Rolex purchase was silly large to viewing $25,000 purchases to be a safe investment as an alternative to have a weekend car or boat or having a fancy daily driver. Given I have made money on the last 3 watches I have traded I don't feel bad about it. That said I think I am essentially done, really happy with my current set, I may one day flip my TT Daytona for a YG Newman dial, but that will be the last move. Everything else is just as I like it. In the spirit of time lapse photography please find my collection as at Jan 14, Dec 14 and Aug 15.... Only two left from the original and the AP and Bark DD came and went.....inside the year. The moves to me all made sense, the Bark DD was a step up from the Datejust, the GP no longer did it for me so they both went for the DD. I want to own an AP but I found the 15400 was just too big and I tended to ding it for that reason, so the DD and the AP were both sold to bring in the Platinum DD which I am really loving. That makes me a terminal flipper, but not for much longer. Attached Images __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

5 September 2015, 12:24 PM	#28
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Hi Craig, there was nice transformation of your collection. Love your Root beer and Aquanaut.

5 September 2015, 12:25 PM	#29
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	I flipped my TT sub, expy2, yg bulgari, jetski, snowmobile and 4 wheeler along with a bunch of other toys to chase a huge opportunity that I had. Other than to do that, I would never have flipped my rolexes (I think). Tags and omegas yes, but rolexes not unless there is a very very very good reason!

5 September 2015, 12:34 PM	#30
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I've only flipped a TT Sub and a DJII. Flipped the TT for a solid gold and the DJ as it just wasn't me. Have kept 1680 Sub, new Explorer II and YG sub. Am thinking about a bronze/gold GMT. Wearing this today:

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