4 Rolex on the way to try :)

[yannis]

Hey Josh, good luck deciding i have given a biased vote on option 2 which includes BLNR. Cheers flipper!

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by japenney

Hey everyone. It's been a while since I made a thread in the general discussion forum so I thought I would update everyone I what I will be buying next! I know some people get annoyed that I flip watches, but an equal number of people have messaged me saying that they find it interesting and fun to read about my journey.

So, on to the watches. I made a deal with one of my preferred ADs for 4 watches that I would like to try which should arrive in 7 days. Only 1 of these watches is a 100% keeper. 2 of them will likely be moved for a ceramic Daytona white dial down the road but the ETA is about a year.

1. 116660 D-blue. I sold this recently and it was a mistake. This watch will now be a 100% keeper for me. It fit so good on my wrist and looked so nice. I should never have let it go. Sometimes you have to sell something to realize what you lost. D-blue owners rejoice, you picked the right one .

2. 116400GV black. A classic example of something my heart has always wanted to try. I love the look but never got around to buying one because of the price.

3. 116710 BLNR. I sold this recently but it is just such an amazing watch that I wanted to give it another chance. My brain tells me to love this watch but the last time the D-blue dominated wrist time.

4. 114300 Rhodium. I threw this one into the deal at the last second. This is the most value per $ Rolex and I always thought it looked great. My AD sweetened the deal and I could not refuse. I will likely flip this 100% down the road but get to try it in the process.

The Dilemma Do I end up with:

1. D-blue, BLNR, DaytonaC

or

2. D-blue, MilgaussGV, DaytonaC

I feel like the milgauss brings a ton of variation to that trio with green crystal, smooth bezel, etc. While the BLNR is dwarfed by the D-blue and in a similar dive case. My brain tells me option 1 but my heart says option 2. I guess I will have several months to figure it out...What do you guys think?

Thanks for reading and I hope it was fun. I will post an incoming thread when they arrive with generous amounts of pictures . I am always up for a chat about watches so feel free to message! I leave you with a picture of my fathers 40 year old Bulova pocket watch which started my love of watches. Never serviced and it still ticks away.

Josh

Hi Josh

Its not that I find your flipping annoying (far from it) but I do have to question your past and present convictions that "this will be the one" or a "keeper for sure"

Perhaps you shoud just say "you know what guys (and girls) I really don't know what I want so I'm going to keep trying them until I do"

You've had both the D Blue and the BLNR before. And yet you're still not sure if you'll keep the BLNR this time around. That's what I find strange. Are you so indecisive that you need to try out something twice, even in the knowledge that you might not keep it the second time? For me that level of doubt would be enough to move on.

If you do end up keeping the D Blue, however, then respect

I'm not, however, going to vote as option 3 "none of the above" is missing

[japenney]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Hi Josh

Its not that I find your flipping annoying (far from it) but I do have to question your past and present convictions that "this will be the one" or a "keeper for sure"

Perhaps you shoud just say "you know what guys (and girls) I really don't know what I want so I'm going to keep trying them until I do"

You've had both the D Blue and the BLNR before. And yet you're still not sure if you'll keep the BLNR this time around. That's what I find strange. Are you so indecisive that you need to try out something twice, even in the knowledge that you might not keep it the second time? For me that level of doubt would be enough to move on.

If you do end up keeping the D Blue, however, then respect

I'm not, however, going to vote as option 3 "none of the above" is missing

I picked up the blnr with the milgauss because they were both available at the time and I would like to have them both around for a while to help me decide which one I like more :). Well see what happens! Clearly the blnr is the forum favorite. At the moment I feel like it's like a lesser version of the D blue for me and that the GV brings more variety. Time will tell.

Sent by my pet Gekko

[yannis]

Originally Posted by yannis7777

Hey Josh, good luck deciding i have given a biased vote on option 2 which includes BLNR. Cheers flipper!

I meant option 1. D-blue, BLNR, DaytonaC

On the poll at the top it appears as second option .

[yunach]

Good choice in taking both and deciding later on.
I personally would go bond over the milgauss, which doesn't interest me at all.
No such thing as too much blue.


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[yunach]

If you want a bit of green, have you considered the hulk?


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[sgmgolf]

My answer to your Poll ? Is choice 2.

BUT you gotta follow your heart.......buy the Milgauss.

Cheers

[1William]

If you had a collection of D-blue, BLNR, Daytona-C I think you have all the bases covered and then look to a PM to round out. I don't see an issue with your flipping as it is yours to do with as you please. Enjoy and when the right ones show up they will stay.

[brandrea]

I think you were on the right track a few months back: DBlue, BLNR, Daytona.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by yunach

If you want a bit of green, have you considered the hulk?


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Of course he has. It's long gone

[rmlovett1]

Had a similar choice when deciding to buy a GMT. I went with the black dial. When I put it next to my Dblue, it was a little redundant in my eyes. If you're keeping the Dblue for sure, and you want a GMT, there's a couple options that don't include Blue/black. FWIW, I think you will flip the Milgauss if you end up with that. The Dblue and Daytona... Just my .02

[anothernewphone]

I think this whole thing is just set up for failure. Buying watches knowing you're going to sell them within months is a little silly. I think a step back might be in order.

[Wcdhtwn]

I like the BLNR more than the Milgauss but it's probably a good idea to try the Milgauss now. You can always flip it for the BLNR. I suspect the D-Blue will dominate the Mil like it did the BLNR when you had it.

[GB-man]

Have fun josh, my concern is your AD might have labeled you as an immediate flipper and doesn't want to give you a 116500 as 1) you might flip it after a week and he risks his Name ending up online etc 2) he thinks you'll slow down as you're no longer trying to get into his good graces.

Either way, no judgement here. Something about a glass house and stones...

[japenney]

Update. The 4 watches are here and should arrive tomorrow ��. Pics tomorrrow

This Ad knows I flip and they say they are fine with it. I got on the list late with them for a daytona, like 6 months late. Previously I was only on one list with another AD but they lost license.

[sco]

Why four at a time? Don't you think it would have been better to space them out a little? Live with one and decide if it's for you or not?

I guess the discount was probably better buying all at once, but that may be a wash once you start flipping... Just my thoughts...

[japenney]

Originally Posted by sco

Why four at a time? Don't you think it would have been better to space them out a little? Live with one and decide if it's for you or not?

I guess the discount was probably better buying all at once, but that may be a wash once you start flipping... Just my thoughts...

Because I can I may even leave the stickers on the blnr and gv for a while incase I come to a decision quickly.

[mtgjr]

^Charming. What a wonderful brand ambassador.

[japenney]

Originally Posted by mtgjr

^Charming. What a wonderful brand ambassador.

I never claimed to be an ambassador but I do aim to be practical with my purchases. If I didnt negotiate a large discount on the milgauss I probably wouldn't have tried it. It takes a rather big hit on the secondary market and would have been a bigger risk financially.

[WAK4]

I'm a bit late to this party, but I'd go with the Milgauss...overall I'd say end up with the BLNR longer term...but since you've already experienced the BLNR, go for the Milgauss for a while and see how that holds up.

Also, your AD may keep extending that arrival date for the 116500 since you keep buying in between...they don't want that revenue going away

[Eatapp]

Epic thread!

I love the Millgaus in your collection, but this is certainly a tough decision. I'm glad you'll get it on your wrist for a while so you can do a test drive.

I find the 114300 an interesting choice. I think you'll really like it, it's a great value, maybe it will stay in your collection for a few months

[rollee1]

The green gets old fast.

[Twenty]

Unless there's a very good reason not to, always go with your heart. Option 2.

[Chiboy]

So you buy Rolexes four at a time, brand new. And you say you have been flipping Rolexes for some period of time. And you are on Round 2 with some watches?

When you add up how much the "trying on" process has cost you, couldn't you have just kept a few of these watches for less money?

[japenney]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

So you buy Rolexes four at a time, brand new. And you say you have been flipping Rolexes for some period of time. And you are on Round 2 with some watches?

When you add up how much the "trying on" process has cost you, couldn't you have just kept a few of these watches for less money?

I've tried 12+ rolex in the last 14 months and other brands and my net loss is around $3000-5000. Not bad and I had a lot of fun. My girlfriend has spent around $10,000 in the last 12 months on trips with me and her girlfriends. Some people like watches, some people like to travel. If you have fun and enjoy life what is the harm. I am sure a watch or two will stick at some point. Cheers.

[Boaters]

Option 1 Josh can't wait to see your pics .. Good luck!

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by japenney

I've tried 12+ rolex in the last 14 months and other brands and my net loss is around $3000-5000. Not bad and I had a lot of fun. My girlfriend has spent around $10,000 in the last 12 months on trips with me and her girlfriends. Some people like watches, some people like to travel. If you have fun and enjoy life what is the harm. I am sure a watch or two will stick at some point. Cheers.

Hey, that's amazing! It isn't for me, but that's about as efficient as buying $50k or $60 k of new watches gets! Hope you find "your bliss."

[DramaTurtle]

Get the D-blue and the Milgauss. I feel in your writing that you want the Milgauss. It seeps through your words. Those are clearly the ones you want most.

[zjd168]

Originally Posted by japenney

I've tried 12+ rolex in the last 14 months and other brands and my net loss is around $3000-5000. Not bad and I had a lot of fun. My girlfriend has spent around $10,000 in the last 12 months on trips with me and her girlfriends. Some people like watches, some people like to travel. If you have fun and enjoy life what is the harm. I am sure a watch or two will stick at some point. Cheers.

12+rolex flipping with net loss of 5000? Unless you always flip used watches it is almost mission impossible with new ones.

[Duey]

Flip a coin - it's easier in the long run ....


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