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randomguy · 1 April 2016, 10:53 AM

Okay, so I've picked up a Rolex 16610lv f serial watch, which is now discontinued. The kicker here is, its never been worn, with most stickers still on, full set.

As I typically only keep what I wear, would I be destroying value by taking the stickers off and wearing it?

I'm not really a "put away in safe" type of guy.

How much value am I tossing away, by taking off the stickers?

Your thoughts please.

J.

DCheeta · 1 April 2016, 10:57 AM

Considering it's a NOS LV others may disagree, but I say peel 'em off and wear the hell out of that sucker!

Oh, and post pics.

Ru4scuba · 1 April 2016, 10:59 AM

Stickers off and wear it!

ernie2 · 1 April 2016, 11:00 AM

I would say peeling the stickers off will cost you around $1500

droptopman · 1 April 2016, 11:07 AM

Wear it, but post some pics first.....

versatile1 · 1 April 2016, 11:10 AM

Peel off the stickers and sell it to me at a 1400 loss

Sublovin · 1 April 2016, 11:24 AM

Every watch you buy new is devalued the moment you wear it....this is really no different than a current model. If you purchased it to where it, then that's what you should do.

Mosbrook · 1 April 2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

Every watch you buy new is devalued the moment you wear it....this is really no different than a current model. If you purchased it to where it, then that's what you should do.

This

ref1655 · 1 April 2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ernie2

I would say peeling the stickers off will cost you around $1500

so here's what you do...place a small piece of plastic wrap between the green sticker & your wrist...wear/enjoy the watch & then unload it later if so inclined. just be careful to avoid any scratches and/or nicks.

believe it or not, I've known a few people (primarily women) who have placed clear tape beneath a pair of expensive shoes, worn them for one occasion & then return the shoes for a store credit or refund.

despicable practice but if women can do it with a pair of stupid shoes, you ought to be able to temporarily enjoy that watch barring any mishaps.

tudorluv · 1 April 2016, 11:35 AM

congrats! wear it in good health!

Al1969 · 1 April 2016, 11:36 AM

Remove the stickers and enjoy wearing it.

WJGESQ · 1 April 2016, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ernie2

I would say peeling the stickers off will cost you around $1500

Or even more. I'd be thinking that the stickers are more than 80% of the value. Pull them and your assuming a huge financial risk.

Etschell · 1 April 2016, 11:52 AM

If it is a mrk 1 you could be out a lot. I'd keep it and let it be. In 30 years you'd be smiling hard.

ltmgeller · 1 April 2016, 11:55 AM

Wear the $h!t out of it.

fskywalker · 1 April 2016, 11:57 AM

You bought it to wear it right? Follow the plan and just take the stickers out!

brandrea · 1 April 2016, 11:59 AM

If you're definately not going to wear it, then sell it and move on.

It would be great to see pictures please.

red1108nyc · 1 April 2016, 12:00 PM

I want to buy it!

Jfullm42 · 1 April 2016, 12:01 PM

Flip it for one that's worn and get some $ coming back to you. Win win

Daytona88 · 1 April 2016, 12:01 PM

Wear that beauty!

Micha · 1 April 2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ernie2

I would say peeling the stickers off will cost you around $1500

it would cost you considerably more.....

Chadridv · 1 April 2016, 12:07 PM

I've been dealing with the same issue. NOS Zenith Daytona. If you feel like being a true collector keep it wrapped up in the safe, if you're a user you know what you have to do! ;)

Either way congrats on a fantastic watch!

GradyPhilpott · 1 April 2016, 12:12 PM

I wear my watches.

dhermidar · 1 April 2016, 12:52 PM

Peel the stickers, put the watch away in the safe, and wear the stickers, yes, they are that valuable!

rollerballer · 1 April 2016, 12:55 PM

You probably will not around anymore to know it. And if you do, it does not matter anymore.

sugaray · 1 April 2016, 12:59 PM

the NOS submariners especially the LV are reselling for a premium

randomguy · 1 April 2016, 01:05 PM

Here are a few pics, and I think I have my decision. I'll update everyone on the weekend. But for now....

rollee1 · 1 April 2016, 01:33 PM

This is a mkI! Flat 4, 5 tick, oval and olive green bezel. How you score that?!
My gosh.Keep it untouched.

Buy another Kermit and wear that one instead.

DeeTee · 1 April 2016, 01:36 PM

Keep the stickers in and buy a used without papers to wear.
That's a a SERIOUS score.

chickennho · 1 April 2016, 01:37 PM

Keep it in safe !

DocHorton · 1 April 2016, 02:00 PM

I wouldn't wear it! Keep that sucker pristine!

1 April 2016, 10:53 AM	#1
randomguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: J Location: Canada Watch: Rolex OMEGA Posts: 887	Never worn Rolex discontinued watches - What to do? Okay, so I've picked up a Rolex 16610lv f serial watch, which is now discontinued. The kicker here is, its never been worn, with most stickers still on, full set. As I typically only keep what I wear, would I be destroying value by taking the stickers off and wearing it? I'm not really a "put away in safe" type of guy. How much value am I tossing away, by taking off the stickers? Your thoughts please. J.

1 April 2016, 11:07 AM	#5
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Wear it, but post some pics first..... __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

1 April 2016, 11:10 AM	#6
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Peel off the stickers and sell it to me at a 1400 loss __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

1 April 2016, 11:36 AM	#11
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Remove the stickers and enjoy wearing it. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

1 April 2016, 11:52 AM	#13
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	If it is a mrk 1 you could be out a lot. I'd keep it and let it be. In 30 years you'd be smiling hard. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

1 April 2016, 10:57 AM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Considering it's a NOS LV others may disagree, but I say peel 'em off and wear the hell out of that sucker! Oh, and post pics.

1 April 2016, 10:59 AM	#3
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	Stickers off and wear it!

1 April 2016, 11:00 AM	#4
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	I would say peeling the stickers off will cost you around $1500

1 April 2016, 11:24 AM	#7
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Every watch you buy new is devalued the moment you wear it....this is really no different than a current model. If you purchased it to where it, then that's what you should do.

1 April 2016, 11:35 AM	#10
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	congrats! wear it in good health!

1 April 2016, 11:55 AM	#14
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Wear the $h!t out of it. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 April 2016, 11:57 AM	#15
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	You bought it to wear it right? Follow the plan and just take the stickers out! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

1 April 2016, 11:59 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	If you're definately not going to wear it, then sell it and move on. It would be great to see pictures please.

1 April 2016, 12:00 PM	#17
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	I want to buy it!

1 April 2016, 12:01 PM	#18
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	Flip it for one that's worn and get some $ coming back to you. Win win

1 April 2016, 12:01 PM	#19
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	Wear that beauty!

1 April 2016, 12:07 PM	#21
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I've been dealing with the same issue. NOS Zenith Daytona. If you feel like being a true collector keep it wrapped up in the safe, if you're a user you know what you have to do! ;) Either way congrats on a fantastic watch!

1 April 2016, 12:12 PM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I wear my watches. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 April 2016, 12:52 PM	#23
dhermidar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spain Posts: 95	Peel the stickers, put the watch away in the safe, and wear the stickers, yes, they are that valuable!

1 April 2016, 12:55 PM	#24
rollerballer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SS Posts: 137	You probably will not around anymore to know it. And if you do, it does not matter anymore.

1 April 2016, 12:59 PM	#25
sugaray "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 54	the NOS submariners especially the LV are reselling for a premium

1 April 2016, 01:05 PM	#26
randomguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: J Location: Canada Watch: Rolex OMEGA Posts: 887	Here are a few pics, and I think I have my decision. I'll update everyone on the weekend. But for now.... Attached Images

1 April 2016, 01:33 PM	#27
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	This is a mkI! Flat 4, 5 tick, oval and olive green bezel. How you score that?! My gosh.Keep it untouched. Buy another Kermit and wear that one instead. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

1 April 2016, 01:36 PM	#28
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Keep the stickers in and buy a used without papers to wear. That's a a SERIOUS score.

1 April 2016, 01:37 PM	#29
chickennho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Khanh Location: Somewhere Watch: All gone Posts: 133	Keep it in safe !

1 April 2016, 02:00 PM	#30
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	I wouldn't wear it! Keep that sucker pristine!

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