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adelgado · 18 August 2009, 11:23 PM

Dear TRF'ers:

I have just joined this site after lurking for sometime and I am very impressed with the knowledge base here and finally had some questions answered (the eternal band/bracelet swap question on the daytonas for example). Looking forward to learning a lot about some of the "deeper" aspects of the Rolex brand.

My current collection consists of (pardon me, but I havent picked up all the short hand yet)

a TT Sub w/ Champagne Serti Diamond Dial
a TT MOP daytona (2007)
a Date Just - Black Face - Smooth Bezel - SS - stolen by my wife (she has a TT Date w/ champagne diamond dial)
a YMII in YG
my fathers restored (major service by Rolex in 2007) SS Date from the early 1960s (I need to post a picture here to get help nailing down the model - sold in a PX in the phillipines in the early 60s I believe) - Acrylic lens, manual wind.
a N.O.A. watch I bought on a whim in Colorado

My daily wear is the YMII. Sadly my other watches dont get much wrist-time.

Ideally I'd like to have one more solid gold watch (a daytona - maybe on a strap) and then a SS one I can wear on the weekends without feeling like a tool. for the SS I am thinking about either a daytona, a GMTIIc or a deepsea.

I wouldnt feel to bad trading in the Sub (the daytona was my first rolex) but it seems like I'd only be getting maybe 4500-5k on the watch.

My question is:

Given the economic climate, is now a time to trade in/sell? or am I better off using my buying power to buy now and sell my other watches when (if) the economy turns around? Particularly because the watches I like are newer models?

Thank you in advance.

Tools · 19 August 2009, 01:38 AM

I think that in todays climate, any advantage you have is a buyer would be cancelled out as a seller/trader..

If you have the money and time, it may be better to buy now and sell later.........

zak98 · 19 August 2009, 01:45 AM

i agree with above poster. buying, if possible, would be best. also, welcome! you've come to the right place...

sexner · 19 August 2009, 03:10 AM

Welcome to TRF, Aaron.

Looking forward to your contributions.

tifosi · 19 August 2009, 03:17 AM

Welcome to TRF. Thats quite a collection. Surprised it took so long to join. To answer your question...Buy now, sell later.

18 August 2009, 11:23 PM	#1
adelgado "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: daytona beach Watch: YG Yachtmaster II Posts: 70	Introduction and a question Dear TRF'ers: I have just joined this site after lurking for sometime and I am very impressed with the knowledge base here and finally had some questions answered (the eternal band/bracelet swap question on the daytonas for example). Looking forward to learning a lot about some of the "deeper" aspects of the Rolex brand. My current collection consists of (pardon me, but I havent picked up all the short hand yet) a TT Sub w/ Champagne Serti Diamond Dial a TT MOP daytona (2007) a Date Just - Black Face - Smooth Bezel - SS - stolen by my wife (she has a TT Date w/ champagne diamond dial) a YMII in YG my fathers restored (major service by Rolex in 2007) SS Date from the early 1960s (I need to post a picture here to get help nailing down the model - sold in a PX in the phillipines in the early 60s I believe) - Acrylic lens, manual wind. a N.O.A. watch I bought on a whim in Colorado My daily wear is the YMII. Sadly my other watches dont get much wrist-time. Ideally I'd like to have one more solid gold watch (a daytona - maybe on a strap) and then a SS one I can wear on the weekends without feeling like a tool. for the SS I am thinking about either a daytona, a GMTIIc or a deepsea. I wouldnt feel to bad trading in the Sub (the daytona was my first rolex) but it seems like I'd only be getting maybe 4500-5k on the watch. My question is: Given the economic climate, is now a time to trade in/sell? or am I better off using my buying power to buy now and sell my other watches when (if) the economy turns around? Particularly because the watches I like are newer models? Thank you in advance.

19 August 2009, 01:38 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think that in todays climate, any advantage you have is a buyer would be cancelled out as a seller/trader.. If you have the money and time, it may be better to buy now and sell later......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 August 2009, 01:45 AM	#3
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	i agree with above poster. buying, if possible, would be best. also, welcome! you've come to the right place... __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

19 August 2009, 03:10 AM	#4
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Welcome to TRF, Aaron. Looking forward to your contributions. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

19 August 2009, 03:17 AM	#5
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Welcome to TRF. Thats quite a collection. Surprised it took so long to join. To answer your question...Buy now, sell later. __________________ Russ

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