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astcell · 22 September 2008, 10:02 PM

Many folks are having financial issues in the USA at this time. I see ROlexes for sale left and right and for very good prices. To many, the Rolex is a luxury and is the first thing to go in a financial pinch.

How about you? If you needed the cash would you liquidate a Rolex first? A boat? A car? The dog? I am just wondering how far down the "FOR SALE" list a Rolex may be for you.

walds11 · 22 September 2008, 10:11 PM

I would sell my SS Daytona in a heartbeat if I needed to. I would keep my Sub Date.

Trurolexer · 22 September 2008, 10:19 PM

Hard to tell, but......................Maybe yes.

Don't know.........

Arrrghhhh........I can't breath....

lordcon · 22 September 2008, 10:44 PM

Not only would I sell it for quick cash, but I did....4 days ago. Needed money for a upcoming house purchase and had to turn around some solid coin. I dont really regret it...Rolex isnt going anywhere and ill definitely own one again eventually.

Oh, I picked this up with some of the left over cash:

Jimbits76 · 22 September 2008, 11:03 PM

I voted sell other stuff.

If however, it meant paying the mortgage for a few months and there was no other way to make the money, the watches would be gone in a flash!

J

Alcan · 22 September 2008, 11:21 PM

I'd have no problem selling a Rolex if I needed money. With production of almost a million units a year, there'll always be another one.

Trurolexer · 22 September 2008, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

I'd have no problem selling a Rolex if I needed money. With production of almost a million units a year, there'll always be another one.

Yes, but the value always increase every year!!!

I remember I only bought my Subdate 16610 in USD 3,118.- several years ago. Now...

IMHO.

GinGinD · 23 September 2008, 04:02 AM

I would never sell it. My watch has far too much sentimental value. My father helped me pick it out. He's dying of lung cancer. I look at it and think of him.

Jeannie

JJ Irani · 23 September 2008, 04:03 AM

Been there, done that!!

BLUESY had to go in Jan. to pay for my "leaky building" syndrome!

Jimbits76 · 23 September 2008, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Been there, done that!!

BLUESY had to go in Jan. to pay for my "leaky building" syndrome!

That is a good point.

If I needed Money, I'd sell JJ's watches first!

J

James T · 23 September 2008, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Been there, done that!!

BLUESY had to go in Jan. to pay for my "leaky building" syndrome!

what is a leaky building syndrome??

James T · 23 September 2008, 04:18 AM

the rolexes would be the last of the "luxury" items to go.. hopefully it won't!

JJ Irani · 23 September 2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamestpogi

what is a leaky building syndrome??

I live in a large complex comprising 61 units.....and they were all leaking like hell over the last 8 years or so.

The whole complex was finally fixed over a period of 12 months from May 07 to May 08.....and it cost each of us an average of NZ$21K to set things right.

This amount was over and above the NZ$4 million we received from the Council by way of compensation. We still had to come up with NZ$1.2 million to top up the overall expense of NZ$5.2 million it actually cost to refurbish the entire complex.

JJ

James T · 23 September 2008, 04:35 AM

i see. thanks for the info jj

sini1717 · 23 September 2008, 05:33 AM

No way, the kids would go first

,then the wife

then the dog,
no not the dog

ratae1950 · 23 September 2008, 06:01 AM

Yes I would sell a watch.

swatty · 23 September 2008, 08:26 AM

I think having Rolex is a bit of a luxury , so I suppose I would sell it .

Oscar · 23 September 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Many folks are having financial issues in the USA at this time. I see ROlexes for sale left and right and for very good prices. To many, the Rolex is a luxury and is the first thing to go in a financial pinch.

How about you? If you needed the cash would you liquidate a Rolex first? A boat? A car? The dog? I am just wondering how far down the "FOR SALE" list a Rolex may be for you.

I'd consider selling the wife first...........trade in value might be low though.......

A 48 year old model with quite a few miles on it and it's been banged about a bit................there's a line there, but don't go there................that applies to Bubba...................

:chuckle :

redshirt1957 · 23 September 2008, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oscar

I'd consider selling the wife first...........trade in value might be low though.......

A 48 year old model with quite a few miles on it and it's been banged about a bit................there's a line there, but don't go there................that applies to Bubba...................

:chuckle :

Depends on who has been doing the banging. Ole' Bubba the woodpecker or Oscar the Moose.

. How has work been lately?

Oscar · 23 September 2008, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Depends on who has been doing the banging. Ole' Bubba the woodpecker or Oscar the Moose.

. How has work been lately?

Joe,

Pretty damn busy actually...........staffing issues are another big headache too............

All will be good this coming Friday. I have the day off and I'm going into town to pick up my new SS GMTIIc...........

Michael

redshirt1957 · 23 September 2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oscar

Joe,

Pretty damn busy actually...........staffing issues are another big headache too............

All will be good this coming Friday. I have the day off and I'm going into town to pick up my new SS GMTIIc...........

Michael

With all the paperwork I used to wonder who were truely the the bad guys.

Wish I was there with you to go pick up the GMT.

Oscar · 23 September 2008, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

With all the paperwork I used to wonder who were truely the the bad guys.

Wish I was there with you to go pick up the GMT.

Thanks.............

I'll be posting some pics of my new baby this coming Friday night.............

At present we're UTC +10.

JimSnyder · 23 September 2008, 12:20 PM

This is an interesting post Robert. Of course I voted yes. And as much as it pains me to say it I just might have to part with my Blue Tudor Sub. This has become a very tough year at our house. Shame, it only took me 23 years to get it back

East Bay Rider · 23 September 2008, 12:47 PM

No, I would sell other things first. This GMT ll was a 15th anniversary gift from my wife. I had always wanted a Rolex but we are not wealthy people. She took the vacation money we had been saving and bought me the watch instead. It means everything to me.

gmtobsessed · 23 September 2008, 01:11 PM

No, I wouldn't sell my watch. If I would never buy one again in the future,
its fine, but I wont sell what I already have.

gmh1013 · 23 September 2008, 03:15 PM

I only have one Rolex and its a DJ WG bezel and is not worth that much so the answer
is no....

redshirt1957 · 24 September 2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimSnyder

This is an interesting post Robert. Of course I voted yes. And as much as it pains me to say it I just might have to part with my Blue Tudor Sub. This has become a very tough year at our house. Shame, it only took me 23 years to get it back

No say it ain't so Jim. You love that watch.

.

JimSnyder · 24 September 2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

No say it ain't so Jim. You love that watch.

.

I love my family more

View Poll Results: Would you sell a Rolex if you needed quick cash?
I'd use a credit card or other loan first.	4	7.27%
Sure I would, I can always get another one later on.	29	52.73%
I'd donate every ounce of my blood before selling a Rolex.	1	1.82%
I have lots of other stuff to gladly sell first.	21	38.18%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

22 September 2008, 10:02 PM	#1
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Tough times, is your Rolex at risk? Many folks are having financial issues in the USA at this time. I see ROlexes for sale left and right and for very good prices. To many, the Rolex is a luxury and is the first thing to go in a financial pinch. How about you? If you needed the cash would you liquidate a Rolex first? A boat? A car? The dog? I am just wondering how far down the "FOR SALE" list a Rolex may be for you. __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

22 September 2008, 10:11 PM	#2
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I would sell my SS Daytona in a heartbeat if I needed to. I would keep my Sub Date. __________________ Adam

22 September 2008, 11:21 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I'd have no problem selling a Rolex if I needed money. With production of almost a million units a year, there'll always be another one. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

23 September 2008, 04:03 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Been there, done that!! BLUESY had to go in Jan. to pay for my "leaky building" syndrome! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 September 2008, 10:19 PM	#3
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Hard to tell, but......................Maybe yes. Don't know......... Arrrghhhh........I can't breath....

22 September 2008, 10:44 PM	#4
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	Not only would I sell it for quick cash, but I did....4 days ago. Needed money for a upcoming house purchase and had to turn around some solid coin. I dont really regret it...Rolex isnt going anywhere and ill definitely own one again eventually. Oh, I picked this up with some of the left over cash:

22 September 2008, 11:03 PM	#5
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I voted sell other stuff. If however, it meant paying the mortgage for a few months and there was no other way to make the money, the watches would be gone in a flash! J

23 September 2008, 04:02 AM	#8
GinGinD Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jeannie Location: North Carolina Posts: 533	I would never sell it. My watch has far too much sentimental value. My father helped me pick it out. He's dying of lung cancer. I look at it and think of him. Jeannie

23 September 2008, 04:18 AM	#12
James T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Baby! Watch: submariner 16610 Posts: 860	the rolexes would be the last of the "luxury" items to go.. hopefully it won't! __________________ James T

23 September 2008, 04:35 AM	#14
James T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Baby! Watch: submariner 16610 Posts: 860	i see. thanks for the info jj __________________ James T

23 September 2008, 05:33 AM	#15
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	No way, the kids would go first ,then the wife then the dog, no not the dog

23 September 2008, 06:01 AM	#16
ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	Yes I would sell a watch. __________________ Yunnoworameenmiduck

23 September 2008, 08:26 AM	#17
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	I think having Rolex is a bit of a luxury , so I suppose I would sell it .

23 September 2008, 12:20 PM	#23
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	This is an interesting post Robert. Of course I voted yes. And as much as it pains me to say it I just might have to part with my Blue Tudor Sub. This has become a very tough year at our house. Shame, it only took me 23 years to get it back __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

23 September 2008, 12:47 PM	#24
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	No, I would sell other things first. This GMT ll was a 15th anniversary gift from my wife. I had always wanted a Rolex but we are not wealthy people. She took the vacation money we had been saving and bought me the watch instead. It means everything to me. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

23 September 2008, 01:11 PM	#25
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	No, I wouldn't sell my watch. If I would never buy one again in the future, its fine, but I wont sell what I already have.

23 September 2008, 03:15 PM	#26
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I only have one Rolex and its a DJ WG bezel and is not worth that much so the answer is no....

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