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Bama · 8 August 2007, 12:35 PM

Well I have been giving much thought recently and asking for advice about other models that I like. Some great people on this forum have offered some good advice and it is much appreciated. I had been thinking about flipping my LV for a GMT or the TT Black Sub. I still want one of those two models, HOWEVER, I'm leaning toward keeping the LV as it was my first Rolex. What a great feeling it was walking out of the AD after my first Rolex purchase. I'll always associate that day with my LV. Perhaps it will be best to keep it and work hard and save for my next one. I don't think I'd be able to buy what I am looking for right now if I lose money on this. I really fear seller's remorse in this case. One can always buy more watches and another of the same model, but you can never get your first Rolex back if you sell it. They say you'll always remember your first (still talking about watches, I think

) Now, if the right deal were to come along.........

C.J. · 8 August 2007, 12:39 PM

That's sounds like a hell of a plan, Michael

Rockrolex · 8 August 2007, 12:41 PM

I would agree with you, Michael. I could never part with my first Rolex even though it was a previously worn one. It was a beautiful watch to me then and it still is (despite the fact that it doesn't get all that much wrist time). It has too much meaning for me to ever sell it. For one thing, I could never duplicate it.

Here it is.

I've never seen another like it and it's all original.

Gaijin · 8 August 2007, 12:45 PM

Dude! No. Do not sell your LV. You will regret it. Trust me. I went through this same thought process recently, with my LV. I'm over it. Don't sell your LV! Please...

GerardoG · 8 August 2007, 12:48 PM

I agree with everyone else here; keep it. I still keep mine and it is invaluable to me.

USMCsilver · 8 August 2007, 12:48 PM

Michael, I'll have to agree with you here. There are some things in life that are "special" and a first real watch is one of those times. Hate to be "Rambo" here, but I feel the same way about my 1st handgun. While I don't really care to shoot a Glock, well, a G23 was my 1st handgun purchase at age 21 and it is one I will always keep. My GMT is my first Rolex, and while there are others I'd like to one day own, I'll just wait for that one day and enjoy my GMT daily, until that "one day" comes when it's time for another.

Keep it, and be happy with what you have. Remember, there are some out there who'd just die to be able to own a G-Shock.

mike · 8 August 2007, 08:13 PM

Good call Michael!

There's only one first, and I'll think down the road you'll find you have a very special watch.

BiG JeEzY · 8 August 2007, 08:28 PM

I am totally glad you made the decision to keep your LV!! Usually your first watch has the most sentimental value to it compared to all the other watches that you will own after it. There is just that very special feeling that always comes with doing a "first" with anything, in this case buying a Rolex.

You can always purchase the TT Black Sub or GMT eventually, as there is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with owning more than one Rolex. In fact, I recommend that everyone should own more than one watch just to always see what else a great brand like Rolex has to offer.

Henry T · 8 August 2007, 08:48 PM

Never, never get rid of your first love. You'll regret it.

Between the LV, GMT and TT Sub black, I'll ditch the GMT, but then I'm more into dive watches.

You are bound to take a hit on the price selling watches so new.

Robb · 8 August 2007, 09:07 PM

I agree Michael.. I think you made the right choice!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 August 2007, 09:32 PM

I would have liked to have kept my first Rolex (a 16234) bought in London, but it has been flipped long ago

Also I would really have liked to have my Sub Date again that I flipped at Portobello Road in London (for a 5513). It was such a nice Sub with the open "6" and "9" figures on the date wheel

bayhillrolex · 8 August 2007, 09:42 PM

Stupid question, but what is a "LV" model?

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 August 2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayhillrolex

Stupid question, but what is a "LV" model?

That is the Sub Date 16610LV.

LV stands for "Lunette Verte": Green bezel.

It was made as an "Anniversary" Sub in 2003 to commemorate the 50th. year after the introduction of the first Submariner in 1953.

bayhillrolex · 8 August 2007, 10:02 PM

Thanks Spacedweller

Bama · 8 August 2007, 11:42 PM

Thanks for the support everyone.

8 August 2007, 12:35 PM	#1
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Hanging on to my first Well I have been giving much thought recently and asking for advice about other models that I like. Some great people on this forum have offered some good advice and it is much appreciated. I had been thinking about flipping my LV for a GMT or the TT Black Sub. I still want one of those two models, HOWEVER, I'm leaning toward keeping the LV as it was my first Rolex. What a great feeling it was walking out of the AD after my first Rolex purchase. I'll always associate that day with my LV. Perhaps it will be best to keep it and work hard and save for my next one. I don't think I'd be able to buy what I am looking for right now if I lose money on this. I really fear seller's remorse in this case. One can always buy more watches and another of the same model, but you can never get your first Rolex back if you sell it. They say you'll always remember your first (still talking about watches, I think) Now, if the right deal were to come along.........

8 August 2007, 12:39 PM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That's sounds like a hell of a plan, Michael __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

8 August 2007, 12:41 PM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	I would agree with you, Michael. I could never part with my first Rolex even though it was a previously worn one. It was a beautiful watch to me then and it still is (despite the fact that it doesn't get all that much wrist time). It has too much meaning for me to ever sell it. For one thing, I could never duplicate it. Here it is. I've never seen another like it and it's all original. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 August 2007, 12:48 PM	#6
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Michael, I'll have to agree with you here. There are some things in life that are "special" and a first real watch is one of those times. Hate to be "Rambo" here, but I feel the same way about my 1st handgun. While I don't really care to shoot a Glock, well, a G23 was my 1st handgun purchase at age 21 and it is one I will always keep. My GMT is my first Rolex, and while there are others I'd like to one day own, I'll just wait for that one day and enjoy my GMT daily, until that "one day" comes when it's time for another. Keep it, and be happy with what you have. Remember, there are some out there who'd just die to be able to own a G-Shock. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

8 August 2007, 08:28 PM	#8
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I am totally glad you made the decision to keep your LV!! Usually your first watch has the most sentimental value to it compared to all the other watches that you will own after it. There is just that very special feeling that always comes with doing a "first" with anything, in this case buying a Rolex. You can always purchase the TT Black Sub or GMT eventually, as there is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with owning more than one Rolex. In fact, I recommend that everyone should own more than one watch just to always see what else a great brand like Rolex has to offer. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

8 August 2007, 12:45 PM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Dude! No. Do not sell your LV. You will regret it. Trust me. I went through this same thought process recently, with my LV. I'm over it. Don't sell your LV! Please...

8 August 2007, 12:48 PM	#5
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I agree with everyone else here; keep it. I still keep mine and it is invaluable to me.

8 August 2007, 08:13 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Good call Michael! There's only one first, and I'll think down the road you'll find you have a very special watch.

8 August 2007, 08:48 PM	#9
Henry T "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 352	Never, never get rid of your first love. You'll regret it. Between the LV, GMT and TT Sub black, I'll ditch the GMT, but then I'm more into dive watches. You are bound to take a hit on the price selling watches so new. __________________ Fat cats need to be fed too. A cat has nine lives. Fat cats may have more.

8 August 2007, 09:07 PM	#10
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	I agree Michael.. I think you made the right choice!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

8 August 2007, 09:32 PM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I would have liked to have kept my first Rolex (a 16234) bought in London, but it has been flipped long ago Also I would really have liked to have my Sub Date again that I flipped at Portobello Road in London (for a 5513). It was such a nice Sub with the open "6" and "9" figures on the date wheel __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 August 2007, 09:42 PM	#12
bayhillrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: C-rad Location: Louisiana Watch: YM116655 EverRose Posts: 308	Stupid question, but what is a "LV" model?

8 August 2007, 10:02 PM	#14
bayhillrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: C-rad Location: Louisiana Watch: YM116655 EverRose Posts: 308	Thanks Spacedweller

8 August 2007, 11:42 PM	#15
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Thanks for the support everyone.

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