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View Poll Results: Did you or didn't you??
I still have my first nice watch and I'll never sell it! You can take that to the bank! 33 34.02%
I still have my first watch, but I may flip it. Scentiment, scmentiment... 7 7.22%
I flipped it and couldn't be happier. 39 40.21%
I flipped it and regret it. 18 18.56%
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Old 14 November 2009, 01:27 AM   #1
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Icon5 A Poll for those that have sold their first nice watch they bought.

I'm considering diversifying my collection.

I often hear that people regret the selling of their first for sentimental reasons. Please let me know your thoughts either way. I have a couple watches in mind that I'm fairly certain I'll never flip and will be good additions to my collection.

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PS, my first...


and my collection...
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Old 14 November 2009, 01:29 AM   #2
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Subscribed. I've been considering the same so I'm curious to see what everyone has to say.
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Old 14 November 2009, 01:30 AM   #3
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I sold my first to fund my second. I did not loose any sleep over it as the sentimental value transfered from the 1st to the 2nd.

I hope this makes sense
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Old 14 November 2009, 01:32 AM   #4
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Mik, which are you considering parting with?

My first was a DJ that I sold after a couple of years to upgrade to the newer style DJ and I never looked back! Everyone is different though....my advice is to take your time deciding. A good 'test' is to take the watch or watches you're considering parting with and put them away for a while...see if you miss wearing them.
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Old 14 November 2009, 01:34 AM   #5
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Mik, which are you considering parting with?

My first was a DJ that I sold after a couple of years to upgrade to the newer style DJ and I never looked back! Everyone is different though....my advice is to take your time deciding. A good 'test' is to take the watch or watches you're considering parting with and put them away for a while...see if you miss wearing them.
My first is my sub. Actually the watches are in order from left to right in terms of purchase order.

Great minds think alike. I've put the sub away for a couple weeks already.
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Old 14 November 2009, 01:40 AM   #6
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My first is my sub. Actually the watches are in order from left to right in terms of purchase order.

Great minds think alike. I've put the sub away for a couple weeks already.
Give it some more time and see how you feel. Good luck!
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Old 14 November 2009, 02:15 AM   #7
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My first was given to me by my brother, so no I will never sell it.

If we are talking about the first nice watch that I bought, then that was flipped many times over.
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Old 14 November 2009, 02:35 AM   #8
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"I flipped it and regret it."

Unfortunately I did the same thing with the second one, and I'm regretting that one even more... so I feel I've learned my lesson by now!

(I guess you learn the hard way)

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Old 14 November 2009, 03:13 AM   #9
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I kept it for about 30 years and gave it to a son. Would never have sold or traded it.
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Old 14 November 2009, 03:16 AM   #10
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Sold my first (a T series GMT Master pepsi) and I have gotten to the point where I really wish I hadn't. Tread carefully and make sure you're okay with parting with your Sub.
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Old 14 November 2009, 03:32 AM   #11
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Still have my first, and don't have any thoughts about selling.
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Old 14 November 2009, 03:35 AM   #12
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I'm beginning to feel the same way. I want to part from my sub and transfer my sentimental value from that to a new watch. But, the sub I have was bought for my graduation. So I'm not too sure.
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Old 14 November 2009, 03:41 AM   #13
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My 1675 that I bought new is still with me and always will be. The history I've built with that watch is more than the sum of it's parts. Through good times and bad it was always there and fostered my love for the brand.

That said, I suppose it depends on how long you've had the watch, how much it's worn, and what have the two of you "seen".

At the end of the day though there is only one "first".
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Old 14 November 2009, 04:23 AM   #14
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My 1675 that I bought new is still with me and always will be. The history I've built with that watch is more than the sum of it's parts. Through good times and bad it was always there and fostered my love for the brand.

That said, I suppose it depends on how long you've had the watch, how much it's worn, and what have the two of you "seen".

At the end of the day though there is only one "first".
Right. It has seen some stuff already. Like you said, there is only one "first".
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Old 14 November 2009, 04:42 AM   #15
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My first "nice" watch - ie >$1500 was an Omega Seamaster midsize. Big mistake. Should have gotten the full size...

Mission accomplished ... But now I am in love with Rolex!

As a result of poor research and no knowing about TRF, I ended up selling my first nice watch!!!
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Old 14 November 2009, 04:58 AM   #16
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Another way to look at it is this:

It's your first Sub.

And possibly:

Also your first Seiko.

Also your first Panarai base.

Also your first Cartier.

Also your first PAM Luminor Marina.

Also your first GMT IIC.


Unless it's been through something sentimental with you, or has sentimental value because of how it was acquired, don't worry about it. You can always replace it if you want another Sub.

I regret flipping my ND Sub, but not because it was special. I regret it because I have not found anything I like better. Simple solution...I'm buying another one.
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Old 14 November 2009, 02:45 PM   #17
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Old 14 November 2009, 02:47 PM   #18
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Unless your first watch was bought to signify or celebrate a momentous event, I don't see it as such a big deal if you sell it. I sold the first one I bought because my personal tastes changed over time, and I didn't feel like the watch really sang to me any more like it used to. I think if you let something go for the right reason, then you won't end up regretting it.
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Old 14 November 2009, 02:51 PM   #19
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My Submariner of twenty plus years was stolen..............Had it not been, I never would have sold it....
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Old 14 November 2009, 02:54 PM   #20
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My first watch was a Bvlgari Ergon and I'll never sell it because it's a great daily beater and there's nothing else out there that looks like it. It has taken years of abuse and barely has any wear on it. The fit is perfect as well, wraps around the wrist very naturally.
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Old 14 November 2009, 06:21 PM   #21
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Will never sell my first nice watch coz it was given by my dad,
but if I bought it myself, might be different.
As Mike said, depends how long you have it and
what you've been through with it.
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Old 14 November 2009, 08:47 PM   #22
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Personally I wouldn't, but then I'm not a flipper. You have a very nice collection at the moment. Does it really have to be the Sub? Either way you can always purchase another Sub Date further down the track if you feel you miss it. Tough decision, good luck with it

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Old 14 November 2009, 11:01 PM   #23
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I have owned my first Rolex 3 times. I bought it, sold it to a fellow. Bought it back 3 years later. Sold it to another fellow. Bought it back 2 years later. Sold it again. Still gone at this time, but you never know......I have never regretted selling it, but then again it was just a SS Airking. Pretty replaceable. I have regretted selling MANY other things in my life.

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