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dimster · 4 April 2013, 06:55 AM

Happens every time.

I'm literally craving for a D-serial GMT-II Root Beer in mint condition.
I had the chance to buy one a couple of years ago, but never took the plunge. I have to have one

Same thing with the Omega Seamaster Quartz which I wanted to buy as a daily beater. Sadly I had a slight "economic imbalance" in my life so I had to wait, now it's also discontinued...

Good thing I'm not that much into Breitlings, they change models so quickly that by the time one model would grow on me, it would be phased out for something new.

Has anyone else had the same feeling?

Puffy · 4 April 2013, 06:58 AM

Dont worry

Stuff I want has been discontinued for 30-50 years

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rmfnla · 4 April 2013, 07:17 AM

Timing is everthing...

77T · 4 April 2013, 07:33 AM

Why the hand wringing? There are Pre-loved ones for thousands less than you would have paid for a new one.

landroverking · 4 April 2013, 07:35 AM

Life is all about timing the rest is luck.

Cru Jones · 4 April 2013, 07:40 AM

I kind of prefer things that grow old with me, instead of seeking out someone else's watch, so, in that sense, I like the new ones more.

That being said, a birth era Explorer II from the mid-70s would be something I could handle.

sncarney18 · 4 April 2013, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dimster

Happens every time.

I'm literally craving for a D-serial GMT-II Root Beer in mint condition.
I had the chance to buy one a couple of years ago, but never took the plunge. I have to have one

Same thing with the Omega Seamaster Quartz which I wanted to buy as a daily beater. Sadly I had a slight "economic imbalance" in my life so I had to wait, now it's also discontinued...

Good thing I'm not that much into Breitlings, they change models so quickly that by the time one model would grow on me, it would be phased out for something new.

Has anyone else had the same feeling?

I am totally with you. I would love a GMT II either Root Beer or Pepsi which are both discontinued. I also love the Omega Railmaster 39mm or AT 2500 which would be my main dress watch. Neither are made any longer. The 8500 AT is just too thick for what I want it for.

HL65 · 4 April 2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Dont worry

Stuff I want has been discontinued for 30-50 years

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

kilyung · 4 April 2013, 09:39 AM

Snooze you lose? Carpe Diem!

beshannon · 4 April 2013, 09:46 AM

Same thing happens to me with alot of things.

I often joke that if I like something it wont be long before it is gone.

A.Sharp · 4 April 2013, 09:52 AM

I hate that feeling of being pressured bc of that. I remember before I ever owned a rolex I wanted a ss dj with a fluted bezel, white face romans... I remember I looked at it a lot before I purchased it. Then, all of the sudden I go in one day to check it out, and bam, the clasp is now hidden??? like a president bracelet??? I HATED it, looked so unbalanced to me. Well bought a dj with the new bracelet anyway and learned to love it. Now it is one of the things i love most about it! so go figure.

Bangel · 4 April 2013, 09:58 AM

I can relate to what you're saying.

If only I could get whatever I want whenever I wanted it, life would be a lot simpler!

cop414 · 4 April 2013, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

I can relate to what you're saying.

If only I could get whatever I want whenever I wanted it, life would be a lot simpler!

+100!! If you could go back in time, just a bit to pick those things up, oh man. I got lucky with my Sub being able to lay one away last year, the year it was discontinued, that's not usually my luck. I feel your pain.

brkanand · 4 April 2013, 10:23 AM

Slightly different scenario here. Everytime I decide to buy a car or a Rolex, price goes up!

buke45 · 4 April 2013, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Why the hand wringing? There are Pre-loved ones for thousands less than you would have paid for a new one.

X2.

bradiowausa · 4 April 2013, 11:54 AM

Same problem. I really want the old Explorer I, and I have my name on a list for any estate pieces with my AD. I don't know if I'll hear back.

How · 4 April 2013, 12:00 PM

I want a time machine really bad

bonbonson · 4 April 2013, 01:05 PM

If i could go back in time i would by myself a couple of rolex commando which were the lower end explorers and sell them today then retire.............

luv2fly · 4 April 2013, 01:08 PM

Unless you're hell bent on owning specific discontinued models (I'm guilty to some degree) go with the new and improved models and enjoy them.

seand442 · 4 April 2013, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Life is all about timing the rest is luck.

Ain't that the truth.

Singslinger · 4 April 2013, 03:48 PM

He who hesitates...

joe100 · 4 April 2013, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

He who hesitates...

Lol you went there

LLPavorsky · 13 April 2013, 02:07 AM

That is exactly what I just got last month after a 10+ year wait. Thrilled is all I can say....

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=288255

chicfarmer1 · 13 April 2013, 02:13 AM

.

4 April 2013, 06:55 AM	#1
dimster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver CO Posts: 361	How come everytime I want a watch really bad....it's discontinued? Happens every time. I'm literally craving for a D-serial GMT-II Root Beer in mint condition. I had the chance to buy one a couple of years ago, but never took the plunge. I have to have one Same thing with the Omega Seamaster Quartz which I wanted to buy as a daily beater. Sadly I had a slight "economic imbalance" in my life so I had to wait, now it's also discontinued... Good thing I'm not that much into Breitlings, they change models so quickly that by the time one model would grow on me, it would be phased out for something new. Has anyone else had the same feeling?

4 April 2013, 06:58 AM	#2
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Dont worry Stuff I want has been discontinued for 30-50 years Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 April 2013, 07:17 AM	#3
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Timing is everthing... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

4 April 2013, 07:33 AM	#4
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Why the hand wringing? There are Pre-loved ones for thousands less than you would have paid for a new one. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

4 April 2013, 09:46 AM	#10
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Same thing happens to me with alot of things. I often joke that if I like something it wont be long before it is gone. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

4 April 2013, 07:35 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Life is all about timing the rest is luck.

4 April 2013, 07:40 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	I kind of prefer things that grow old with me, instead of seeking out someone else's watch, so, in that sense, I like the new ones more. That being said, a birth era Explorer II from the mid-70s would be something I could handle.

4 April 2013, 09:39 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Snooze you lose? Carpe Diem!

4 April 2013, 09:52 AM	#11
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	I hate that feeling of being pressured bc of that. I remember before I ever owned a rolex I wanted a ss dj with a fluted bezel, white face romans... I remember I looked at it a lot before I purchased it. Then, all of the sudden I go in one day to check it out, and bam, the clasp is now hidden??? like a president bracelet??? I HATED it, looked so unbalanced to me. Well bought a dj with the new bracelet anyway and learned to love it. Now it is one of the things i love most about it! so go figure. __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

4 April 2013, 09:58 AM	#12
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I can relate to what you're saying. If only I could get whatever I want whenever I wanted it, life would be a lot simpler!

4 April 2013, 10:23 AM	#14
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Slightly different scenario here. Everytime I decide to buy a car or a Rolex, price goes up!

4 April 2013, 11:54 AM	#16
bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 625	Same problem. I really want the old Explorer I, and I have my name on a list for any estate pieces with my AD. I don't know if I'll hear back.

4 April 2013, 12:00 PM	#17
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	I want a time machine really bad

4 April 2013, 01:05 PM	#18
bonbonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: philippines Posts: 387	If i could go back in time i would by myself a couple of rolex commando which were the lower end explorers and sell them today then retire.............

4 April 2013, 01:08 PM	#19
luv2fly Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sphere @ 1 AU Posts: 251	Unless you're hell bent on owning specific discontinued models (I'm guilty to some degree) go with the new and improved models and enjoy them.

4 April 2013, 03:48 PM	#21
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	He who hesitates...

13 April 2013, 02:07 AM	#23
LLPavorsky "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Lee Pavorsky Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: RG SKY-DWELLER Posts: 445	I know that feeling well That is exactly what I just got last month after a 10+ year wait. Thrilled is all I can say.... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=288255

13 April 2013, 02:13 AM	#24
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	. Attached Images

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