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Old 26 May 2022, 11:32 PM   #1
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To sell or to keep?

First time I have opened the box on this watch for 3 years. Is it time to sell or keep ?

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Old 26 May 2022, 11:32 PM   #2
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I would say sell. First time in three years?
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Old 26 May 2022, 11:41 PM   #3
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as someone who would wear that thing 24/7, that is sad to see.
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Old 26 May 2022, 11:46 PM   #4
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Keep it and wear it, sell it if you need the money.
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Old 26 May 2022, 11:47 PM   #5
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Blimey... you must have some crackers if you don't wear that!
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Old 26 May 2022, 11:48 PM   #6
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If you want to sell it, sell it. If you want to keep it, keep it.

I'd be wearing it myself.
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Old 26 May 2022, 11:50 PM   #7
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I read somewhere that if you haven't used a particular item in over a year, there's an extremely high chance you will never use it.

If you've not even opened the box in 3 years, then it's probably safe to say you are getting zero utility from it? Absolutely time to sell.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:01 AM   #8
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Might as well cash in on the hype train now and put the cash towards something you would wear. If your AD sells used Rolex as well see about a trade in. Having that on trade should make you magically appear at the top of the list for whichever reference you’re looking for next.

Those things, or donate it to a budding Rolex collector in need like me and I’ll be eternally grateful lol.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:22 AM   #9
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First time I have opened the box on this watch for 3 years. Is it time to sell or keep ?

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Well given you have not worn it, you wither don't like or or kept as an investment. In either case, its hard to bond with a watch, develop associations and memories while wearing it and so not likely to become attached to it-its simply another "thing" or "object" you have sitting around the house or vault. What I would say is, strap it on or send it on.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:25 AM   #10
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If you’re not wearing it, what’s the point?
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:26 AM   #11
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:29 AM   #12
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First time I have opened the box on this watch for 3 years. Is it time to sell or keep ?

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Got to ask why did you buy it.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:30 AM   #13
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If you don't feel the need to wear it I would sell it. Longest I've ever gone without wearing a particular watch was a few months. Mainly because it's a "dressier" watch with a 50M water resistance and I was training out in the field.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:34 AM   #14
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I sold mine right before it got discontinued. If I’m being honest, I sometimes regret that decision..

Try not to sell discontinued models and never sell Daytonas.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:36 AM   #15
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First time I have opened the box on this watch for 3 years. Is it time to sell or keep ?

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If you don't wear it, sell it.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:38 AM   #16
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That's sad...3 years?!

The Hulk is too pretty to keep boxed up and unused. I wear mine all the time and if it's just going to collect dust, you might as well sell now.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:40 AM   #17
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I sold mine when the bubble was just beginning. I sometimes regret not making a larger profit, but I got something I actually wear and enjoy so much more. Life is short…
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:51 AM   #18
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I’d just sell it.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:53 AM   #19
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I read somewhere that if you haven't used a particular item in over a year, there's an extremely high chance you will never use it.

If you've not even opened the box in 3 years, then it's probably safe to say you are getting zero utility from it? Absolutely time to sell.
I subscribe to that same theory too and wouldn't you know that about a month ago I went camping and couldn't find my tent or stove and then remembered that I gave them away because I hadn't used them in a couple years.
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Old 27 May 2022, 12:58 AM   #20
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Sell it since you don't use it. It'll fetch a nice price.
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Old 27 May 2022, 01:05 AM   #21
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Old 27 May 2022, 01:08 AM   #22
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Got to ask why did you buy it.
Exactly! Don't understand why spend the money and not wear it.
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Old 27 May 2022, 01:08 AM   #23
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The fact this hasn't been worn and enjoyed breaks my heart.
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Old 27 May 2022, 01:20 AM   #24
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First time I have opened the box on this watch for 3 years. Is it time to sell or keep ?

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Unless it is still “stickered,” wear it for two weeks. It is considered “used” and has same value whether you wear it or not.

After wearing it for a bit you’ll know whether to keep it (it sings to you) or sell it (the profit is worth more to you).


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Old 27 May 2022, 02:43 AM   #25
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Keeping that Rolex (or any Rolex for that matter) in a box for three years is rather sad. Rolexes are made to be worn as I see it, and you obviously don't connect with it or care for it! So that said I'd say sell it to someone who'll appreciate it and wear it!
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Old 27 May 2022, 02:57 AM   #26
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Old 27 May 2022, 02:59 AM   #27
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Sell it and buy something you’ll actually wear like a g shock or invicta
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Old 27 May 2022, 03:16 AM   #28
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I also think you should sell and either save the money or buy something you really like. Beautiful watch!
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Old 27 May 2022, 03:17 AM   #29
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Keep; this is the worst time to sell
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Old 27 May 2022, 03:58 AM   #30
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Sell sell sell.
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