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jayv95 · 10 August 2015, 01:17 AM

http://imgur.com/b4XuwIy

A Very good friend of mines owns a Tag Heuer Formula 1 with diamonds inside it. I Actually went to the store with him when he purchased it for a little under $4,000. When i showed him my first rolex which is a Vintage AirKing from 1957, he proposed a trade. My AirKing for his tag. I got my Rolex for a really good price ($750). His tag is worth more, but i am not sure if they hold value as well as Rolex's do. What would you do? Take the TAG or keep the Rolex!

johneh · 10 August 2015, 01:21 AM

Do not trade him. A Tag with diamonds is still a Tag.

Fleetlord · 10 August 2015, 01:21 AM

Absolutely not

brandrea · 10 August 2015, 01:22 AM

Not here nope.

datejust24 · 10 August 2015, 01:22 AM

Uh no do not do the trade ...

Tools · 10 August 2015, 01:23 AM

Different watch brands appeal to different individuals..

Tags do not generally have much value in the secondary market as compared to Rolex, but they do have their fan-base.

A '57 Air King is a rare animal..

FiftyTwoEighty · 10 August 2015, 01:23 AM

Keep your Rolex!

Oyster99 · 10 August 2015, 01:27 AM

I dont like the tag at all but if you like it more go for it!

AK-Rolestar · 10 August 2015, 01:29 AM

Keep the Rolex. You'll regret trading a vintage later!!

kilyung · 10 August 2015, 01:29 AM

Keep the Rolex

HL65 · 10 August 2015, 01:30 AM

I wouldn't do it.

bde · 10 August 2015, 01:31 AM

Don't do it!

Lol-x · 10 August 2015, 01:31 AM

Do as you wish but I would listen to Larry's advice.
Cheers

minute_man · 10 August 2015, 01:31 AM

I'd keep the Rolex. But you should just follow your heart.

treblarefils · 10 August 2015, 01:35 AM

wow that tag is nasty

Watchzombie · 10 August 2015, 01:39 AM

Ask him to pay you $4000 instead and he can have your rolex.

james1787 · 10 August 2015, 01:46 AM

Keep your watch. I would not make that trade.

Lpugliese · 10 August 2015, 01:47 AM

agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by johneh

Do not trade him. A Tag with diamonds is still a Tag.

AS1 · 10 August 2015, 02:18 AM

Nope

sickened1 · 10 August 2015, 02:20 AM

You'd be lucky if you can get anywhere close to $2k on that Tag now. I'd keep the '57 Air King.

JayJ · 10 August 2015, 02:29 AM

Pass.

Chadridv · 10 August 2015, 02:32 AM

No way

cop414 · 10 August 2015, 02:41 AM

No way would I ever do that trade.

jayv95 · 10 August 2015, 02:45 AM

Thank you everyone for your replies! Looks like I will be keeping the airking! At first I was a bit iffy because I'm young, so of course I'm going to like the shinier and more gaudy watch. But they sell TAGs at discounted prices in TJmaxx. You won't ever find a Rolex in a TJmax for a reason! I did personally like the look of the TAG, but I feel like the vintage Rolex makes me look much more mature. Going to get it serviced soon and make it brand new again :)! I will keep my first Rolex and maybe pass it down to my children.

sickened1 · 10 August 2015, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayv95

Going to get it serviced soon and make it brand new again :)! I will keep my first Rolex and maybe pass it down to my children.

Best decision ever.

sea-dweller · 10 August 2015, 02:48 AM

Keep the Rolex!!!

SWISSAHOLICS · 10 August 2015, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayv95

Thank you everyone for your replies! Looks like I will be keeping the airking! At first I was a bit iffy because I'm young, so of course I'm going to like the shinier and more gaudy watch. But they sell TAGs at discounted prices in TJmaxx. You won't ever find a Rolex in a TJmax for a reason! I did personally like the look of the TAG, but I feel like the vintage Rolex makes me look much more mature. Going to get it serviced soon and make it brand new again :)! I will keep my first Rolex and maybe pass it down to my children.

Awesome call.

JRolex · 10 August 2015, 02:53 AM

A polished piece of crap is still a piece of crap.

Amer · 10 August 2015, 03:05 AM

Forget about the watch you are trading for, it does not matter in IMO.
It's your first Rolex and it "should" have a lot of meaning to you. And as others have said it's a 57 and not always easy to find. Good move on keeping it and passing it down.

Many of us here have regretted trading/selling certain watches in our collection so don't make the same mistakes we did. Think it through and ask yourself, how would feel if you sold/traded that particular watch. Would you be OK with the decision....If so go for it.

subtona · 10 August 2015, 03:09 AM

Not a chance

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayv95

Thank you everyone for your replies! Looks like I will be keeping the airking! At first I was a bit iffy because I'm young, so of course I'm going to like the shinier and more gaudy watch. But they sell TAGs at discounted prices in TJmaxx. You won't ever find a Rolex in a TJmax for a reason! I did personally like the look of the TAG, but I feel like the vintage Rolex makes me look much more mature. Going to get it serviced soon and make it brand new again :)! I will keep my first Rolex and maybe pass it down to my children.

Happy to hear

10 August 2015, 01:17 AM	#1
jayv95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Jeremy Location: NYC Watch: DateJust Posts: 46	Good Friend of Mines proposed a Trade for my Vintage Rolex. What would you do? http://imgur.com/b4XuwIy A Very good friend of mines owns a Tag Heuer Formula 1 with diamonds inside it. I Actually went to the store with him when he purchased it for a little under $4,000. When i showed him my first rolex which is a Vintage AirKing from 1957, he proposed a trade. My AirKing for his tag. I got my Rolex for a really good price ($750). His tag is worth more, but i am not sure if they hold value as well as Rolex's do. What would you do? Take the TAG or keep the Rolex!

10 August 2015, 01:21 AM	#2
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	Do not trade him. A Tag with diamonds is still a Tag. __________________ instagram: jaschtag

10 August 2015, 01:23 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Different watch brands appeal to different individuals.. Tags do not generally have much value in the secondary market as compared to Rolex, but they do have their fan-base. A '57 Air King is a rare animal.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 August 2015, 01:23 AM	#7
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,794	Keep your Rolex! __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

10 August 2015, 01:27 AM	#8
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	I dont like the tag at all but if you like it more go for it! __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

10 August 2015, 01:21 AM	#3
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,025	Absolutely not

10 August 2015, 01:22 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Not here nope.

10 August 2015, 01:22 AM	#5
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Uh no do not do the trade ...

10 August 2015, 01:29 AM	#9
AK-Rolestar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Sub Posts: 834	Keep the Rolex. You'll regret trading a vintage later!!

10 August 2015, 01:29 AM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Keep the Rolex

10 August 2015, 01:30 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	I wouldn't do it. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 August 2015, 01:31 AM	#12
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Don't do it!

10 August 2015, 01:31 AM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Do as you wish but I would listen to Larry's advice. Cheers __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

10 August 2015, 01:31 AM	#14
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	I'd keep the Rolex. But you should just follow your heart.

10 August 2015, 01:35 AM	#15
treblarefils "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: ILLST8 Posts: 209	wow that tag is nasty

10 August 2015, 01:39 AM	#16
Watchzombie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Green City Posts: 155	Ask him to pay you $4000 instead and he can have your rolex.

10 August 2015, 01:46 AM	#17
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	Keep your watch. I would not make that trade.

10 August 2015, 02:18 AM	#19
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Nope

10 August 2015, 02:20 AM	#20
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	You'd be lucky if you can get anywhere close to $2k on that Tag now. I'd keep the '57 Air King.

10 August 2015, 02:29 AM	#21
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	Pass.

10 August 2015, 02:32 AM	#22
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	No way

10 August 2015, 02:41 AM	#23
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	No way would I ever do that trade. __________________ 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 August 2015, 02:45 AM	#24
jayv95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Jeremy Location: NYC Watch: DateJust Posts: 46	Thank you everyone for your replies! Looks like I will be keeping the airking! At first I was a bit iffy because I'm young, so of course I'm going to like the shinier and more gaudy watch. But they sell TAGs at discounted prices in TJmaxx. You won't ever find a Rolex in a TJmax for a reason! I did personally like the look of the TAG, but I feel like the vintage Rolex makes me look much more mature. Going to get it serviced soon and make it brand new again :)! I will keep my first Rolex and maybe pass it down to my children.

10 August 2015, 02:48 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Keep the Rolex!!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

10 August 2015, 02:53 AM	#28
JRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: J. Location: CA & HI. Watch: Not enough. Posts: 210	A polished piece of crap is still a piece of crap.

10 August 2015, 03:05 AM	#29
Amer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Amer Location: California love Watch: 126600, 116619LB Posts: 198	Forget about the watch you are trading for, it does not matter in IMO. It's your first Rolex and it "should" have a lot of meaning to you. And as others have said it's a 57 and not always easy to find. Good move on keeping it and passing it down. Many of us here have regretted trading/selling certain watches in our collection so don't make the same mistakes we did. Think it through and ask yourself, how would feel if you sold/traded that particular watch. Would you be OK with the decision....If so go for it.

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