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anothernewphone · 10 July 2014, 07:42 AM

After a couple years of flipping, I have decided I need to step back and count some blessings. Finding out the things I like and dislike in watches has been fun, and I'm sure when I finally spring for a new watch, I'll be hitting up one of my favorite trusted sellers and buying a keeper. Hopefully my wife does it for my 30th birthday and I'll finally hold onto another watch. The only one I haven't flipped is the Carrera Twin Time she bought me for our wedding.

What drove me to sell was a new motorcycle, and I absolutely thrilled with my decision. I was debating between a Yamaha R1, a Kawasaki ZX-10R ABS, and the BMW S1000RR as a stretch. I hit a few dealerships, talked numbers, and played them against each other.

I would up getting a few hundred more dollars for my trade-in, and I got the optional ABS for $1300 less than their advertised "sale price" on the Kawi ZX-10R. It's going to be the first liter bike I've owned, but not the first I've ridden. I spent 7 seasons on my R6, and I felt like now is the time to upgrade. I got the "whatever you like, dear" from the wife, once she realized that the money I'm spending after the trade-in is less than I've spent on most of my watches.

Here's the best I can do right now as far as pics, a stock image:

I'm awaiting the imminent arrival of my R6's title, to finalize the trade and pick up my bike within the next few days/

Vincent65 · 10 July 2014, 07:45 AM

sweet wheels, congrats

MonBK · 10 July 2014, 07:47 AM

Looks almost like mine, except the color.

anothernewphone · 10 July 2014, 08:04 AM

What do you have, Mon?

unclesallie · 10 July 2014, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

After a couple years of flipping, I have decided I need to step back and count some blessings. Finding out the things I like and dislike in watches has been fun, and I'm sure when I finally spring for a new watch, I'll be hitting up one of my favorite trusted sellers and buying a keeper. Hopefully my wife does it for my 30th birthday and I'll finally hold onto another watch. The only one I haven't flipped is the Carrera Twin Time she bought me for our wedding.

What drove me to sell was a new motorcycle, and I absolutely thrilled with my decision. I was debating between a Yamaha R1, a Kawasaki ZX-10R ABS, and the BMW S1000RR as a stretch. I hit a few dealerships, talked numbers, and played them against each other.

I would up getting a few hundred more dollars for my trade-in, and I got the optional ABS for $1300 less than their advertised "sale price" on the Kawi ZX-10R. It's going to be the first liter bike I've owned, but not the first I've ridden. I spent 7 seasons on my R6, and I felt like now is the time to upgrade. I got the "whatever you like, dear" from the wife, once she realized that the money I'm spending after the trade-in is less than I've spent on most of my watches.

Here's the best I can do right now as far as pics, a stock image:

I'm awaiting the imminent arrival of my R6's title, to finalize the trade and pick up my bike within the next few days/

This is a GOOD thread and an excellent post. The only known person to have gone into remission from Watch Fever***. Contrats!

***Watch Fever: a progressive, debilitating, and invariably fatal disease, characterized by uncontrolled drooling over watches, flipping, and eventual death.

Laszlo · 10 July 2014, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesallie

This is a GOOD thread and an excellent post. The only known person to have gone into remission from Watch Fever***. Contrats!

***Watch Fever: a progressive, debilitating, and invariably fatal disease, characterized by uncontrolled drooling over watches, flipping, and eventual death.

And Zolex of course.

mjclark32 · 10 July 2014, 08:58 AM

Congrats for going for it! You'll be back though

cop414 · 10 July 2014, 09:03 AM

Looks great Bill, you'll probably be zipping by me on the Schuylkill expressway when I'm down visiting my daughter!
I'd put an fender eliminator on that ride and call it a day!

Kingair · 10 July 2014, 11:26 AM

Nice bike !

HAGOne

thomaspp · 10 July 2014, 11:37 AM

Congrats but :( for the rolex

GB-man · 10 July 2014, 11:44 AM

Nice bike! I'm was expecting to read some rant bashing Rolex

instead you sound logical, clearly you're in the wrong place

HogwldFLTR · 10 July 2014, 12:06 PM

Had an original ZX-10 from the late '80s. It was a hoot to ride. The newer ones (R) are like crack. Liter bikes with 750 feel. Just great bikes.

bayerische · 10 July 2014, 05:13 PM

Congrats, ride safe!

Fenster · 10 July 2014, 05:37 PM

Well i bought a 1675gmt from 1972 and a 5513 from 89 both vintage and nice ones.

And still i hade money over for this one ;)

Urosfan · 10 July 2014, 07:49 PM

Congrats enjoy

soho · 10 July 2014, 08:16 PM

Excellent. Enjoy and ride safely. Looking forward to a nice long ride on my BMW this weekend.

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East Bay Rider · 10 July 2014, 08:41 PM

Sweet

Cru Jones · 11 July 2014, 12:20 AM

nice bike! enjoy the ride and, when you're ready to come back to the watch world, you'll be able to get down to the AD quickly!

anothernewphone · 11 July 2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Looks great Bill, you'll probably be zipping by me on the Schuylkill expressway when I'm down visiting my daughter!
I'd put an fender eliminator on that ride and call it a day!

The game plan is a fender eliminator and a slip-on exhaust week one. After the break-in period is over, getting rid of the cat with a linkage pipe and a power commander will be next. Then, I'll be all set.

It's going to be tough not having an everyday watch to wear, and I'm going to be really jealous when I see other Rolexes in the wild. Hell, the guy that runs the pizza shop I got to has two-tone Datejust. Bikes have always been a passion since I was young(er) and I've just been too caught up and careless with my watch buying. Cooling off for a year or so will help me focus on what's important. I'm going to be pretty grouchy when I'm winterizing my bike with no watch on my wrist!

Thanks for the kind words, you guys are awesome. I'll still be around, voting on "this or that" threads and telling people it's OK to shower with their Rolex on!

Invictus Maneo · 11 July 2014, 04:47 PM

Great looking bike! Keep the shiny side up my friend !

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anothernewphone · 14 July 2014, 11:24 AM

Here it is! I left work early yesterday to pick it up. I already did about 60 miles on it yesterday alone. It feels like a dream compared to my old bike. The biggest thing I noticed was functional mirrors. I've never had a bike where the mirrors didn't vibrate to death and point at my elbows.

Here's a shot at the Valley Forge battlefield:

GB-man · 14 July 2014, 01:15 PM

that's a beast enjoy it and ride safe

repoman · 14 July 2014, 02:45 PM

Ride it like you stole it!

I have an R1, but you can't go wrong with any modern sportbike these days. Aprilia, BMW, Kawi, Yamaha, Suzuki (ok, lets all admit Suzuki's attract a higher percentage of squids - and you Gixxer owners know what I'm talking about)

Enjoy!

BNA/LION · 14 July 2014, 03:37 PM

Enjoy and be safe! Nice Bike.

69mach351 · 15 July 2014, 02:24 AM

I am not a big sport bike guy, but that doesn't look too bad. Congrats.

anothernewphone · 9 November 2014, 02:16 PM

I just remembered this thread existed. I can't believe I went so long without a watch on my wrist, but now I have the best of both worlds- a Daytona on my wrist and a ZX-10R in the garage

smartson · 9 November 2014, 03:31 PM

That's a happy ending. Congrats!

sturgeon123456 · 9 November 2014, 03:46 PM

Congrats

threemonkeys · 9 November 2014, 04:42 PM

Yep. They always come back.

Andad · 9 November 2014, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

I just remembered this thread existed. I can't believe I went so long without a watch on my wrist, but now I have the best of both worlds- a Daytona on my wrist and a ZX-10R in the garage

And both look sharp.

10 July 2014, 07:42 AM	#1
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	So I sold my last Rolex... After a couple years of flipping, I have decided I need to step back and count some blessings. Finding out the things I like and dislike in watches has been fun, and I'm sure when I finally spring for a new watch, I'll be hitting up one of my favorite trusted sellers and buying a keeper. Hopefully my wife does it for my 30th birthday and I'll finally hold onto another watch. The only one I haven't flipped is the Carrera Twin Time she bought me for our wedding. What drove me to sell was a new motorcycle, and I absolutely thrilled with my decision. I was debating between a Yamaha R1, a Kawasaki ZX-10R ABS, and the BMW S1000RR as a stretch. I hit a few dealerships, talked numbers, and played them against each other. I would up getting a few hundred more dollars for my trade-in, and I got the optional ABS for $1300 less than their advertised "sale price" on the Kawi ZX-10R. It's going to be the first liter bike I've owned, but not the first I've ridden. I spent 7 seasons on my R6, and I felt like now is the time to upgrade. I got the "whatever you like, dear" from the wife, once she realized that the money I'm spending after the trade-in is less than I've spent on most of my watches. Here's the best I can do right now as far as pics, a stock image: I'm awaiting the imminent arrival of my R6's title, to finalize the trade and pick up my bike within the next few days/

10 July 2014, 08:58 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats for going for it! You'll be back though __________________

10 July 2014, 09:03 AM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,256	Looks great Bill, you'll probably be zipping by me on the Schuylkill expressway when I'm down visiting my daughter! I'd put an fender eliminator on that ride and call it a day! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

10 July 2014, 11:37 AM	#10
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Congrats but :( for the rolex __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

10 July 2014, 12:06 PM	#12
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Had an original ZX-10 from the late '80s. It was a hoot to ride. The newer ones (R) are like crack. Liter bikes with 750 feel. Just great bikes. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 July 2014, 07:45 AM	#2
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	sweet wheels, congrats

10 July 2014, 07:47 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Looks almost like mine, except the color.

10 July 2014, 08:04 AM	#4
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	What do you have, Mon?

10 July 2014, 11:26 AM	#9
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice bike ! HAGOne

10 July 2014, 11:44 AM	#11
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Nice bike! I'm was expecting to read some rant bashing Rolex instead you sound logical, clearly you're in the wrong place

10 July 2014, 05:13 PM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Congrats, ride safe! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

10 July 2014, 07:49 PM	#15
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats enjoy

10 July 2014, 08:16 PM	#16
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	Excellent. Enjoy and ride safely. Looking forward to a nice long ride on my BMW this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2014, 08:41 PM	#17
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Sweet __________________ 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

11 July 2014, 12:20 AM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	nice bike! enjoy the ride and, when you're ready to come back to the watch world, you'll be able to get down to the AD quickly!

11 July 2014, 04:47 PM	#20
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	Great looking bike! Keep the shiny side up my friend ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2014, 11:24 AM	#21
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Here it is! I left work early yesterday to pick it up. I already did about 60 miles on it yesterday alone. It feels like a dream compared to my old bike. The biggest thing I noticed was functional mirrors. I've never had a bike where the mirrors didn't vibrate to death and point at my elbows. Here's a shot at the Valley Forge battlefield:

14 July 2014, 01:15 PM	#22
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	that's a beast enjoy it and ride safe

14 July 2014, 02:45 PM	#23
repoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: John F Location: Henderson NV Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 133	Ride it like you stole it! I have an R1, but you can't go wrong with any modern sportbike these days. Aprilia, BMW, Kawi, Yamaha, Suzuki (ok, lets all admit Suzuki's attract a higher percentage of squids - and you Gixxer owners know what I'm talking about) Enjoy!

14 July 2014, 03:37 PM	#24
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,659	Enjoy and be safe! Nice Bike. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

15 July 2014, 02:24 AM	#25
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	I am not a big sport bike guy, but that doesn't look too bad. Congrats.

9 November 2014, 02:16 PM	#26
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I just remembered this thread existed. I can't believe I went so long without a watch on my wrist, but now I have the best of both worlds- a Daytona on my wrist and a ZX-10R in the garage

9 November 2014, 03:31 PM	#27
smartson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Roger Location: Toronto Posts: 604	That's a happy ending. Congrats! __________________ 116610LV Tudor 79190 Seiko MM300 Seiko SDGM001

9 November 2014, 03:46 PM	#28
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Congrats

9 November 2014, 04:42 PM	#29
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Yep. They always come back.

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