Rolex Remorse...

[superdog]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I'd rather regret the odd purchase than come on off as so horribly smug.

Sorry to add onto this as you sum it up well. But I like to think I'm a student of the English language, so I'd like to add an adjective.

Earlier, I added hubris. Based on your comment I'd like to offer "pretentious".

Why this whole scenario bothers me? I don't know. Maybe I should do some soul searching myself.

But I always did feel a responsibility to defend against bullies.

[joli160]

1. I bought any of my Rolex because I really wanted them, no regrets at all.
But if I could do it over I would only buy PM watches.
2. Not gonna sell any of them.

[cenzor]

You should add :

3. Which Rolex do you mostly regret NOT buying (at a certain point in the past)?

There will be plenty of stories on this.

[Evad3]

What if you think you truly want a watch, research, ponder, obsess over it for X years, sell a watch to get it, then when you get it and live with it day in day out you begin to realise you don't love it as much as you thought and start regretting the purchase?

Just a hypothetical scenario, Mick, what now?!

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by Evad3

What if you think you truly want a watch, research, ponder, obsess over it for X years, sell a watch to get it, then when you get it and live with it day in day out you begin to realise you don't love it as much as you thought and start regretting the purchase?

Just a hypothetical scenario, Mick, what now?!

Hi Evad3

I think there is a difference between buyers remorse, i.e bought it last week and now regretting it as a big mistake and keeping something for several years and now thinking its time for a change.

We all change our cars after a couple of years but we don't regret buying them.

Regards

Mick

[lvwatch]

"Buying a watch is about buying one that suits you, not just one that you like."
+1 to this. Awesome quote.

I most regret buying the 216570 after selling a 116610.
Ended up selling the 216570 to buy back a 116610!

Now my heart yearns for the new 116500.

[shedlock2000]

Originally Posted by lvwatch

"Buying a watch is about buying one that suits you, not just one that you like."
+1 to this. Awesome quote.

This is interesting as I had actually never really considered that there was going to be a watch after which I lusted but that wouldn't actually suit me. Of course I knew there were watches I didn't want because I knew they wouldn't suit me, but I didn't ever expect that my grail wouldn't suit me!

My grail has always been the watch I now own, 16753:

And I now actually regret buying it. I was, at the same time, looking at a black bezel 16750 from NKFlyer.... shoulda bought that: I'm much more a stainless watch kinda guy. (So I guess that also responds to Q.3)

What's the one watch I regret selling.... 16710 black bezel. I flipped it for a 116710LN and never got over the Micky Mouse looks of the LN bezel.

But I'm not a wealthy guy, so I only get to have one watch -- and each one of my watches is helping me narrow down the watch I think I'd be best with: a black bezel 16750.



My 116710LN had a low case back I really liked; my 16753 showed me that the 16750 series also have a low (lower than 16710) case back; my 16753 also showed me I could live without the third time zone function, that I prefer a tight no-click bezel to a click bezel, and that I love acrylic; my sub and LN showed me I love the black and stainless; and my no-date sub showed me I need a date function.

So I think they've all brought something to me I didn't know before I bought them -- and something I couldn't know until I wore them. So, in some respects I don't regret any and in other respects I do. I lost $3k on my LN and I'll probably lose on the 16753 to get out of it



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[masyv6]

Originally Posted by lvwatch

"Buying a watch is about buying one that suits you, not just one that you like."
+1 to this. Awesome quote.

I most regret buying the 216570 after selling a 116610.
Ended up selling the 216570 to buy back a 116610!

Now my heart yearns for the new 116500.

Great quote!

[Jetcetter]

I've had enough drunk blackouts to outweigh a 3 million dollar watch..

Enjoy your piece man.

[Fensterdub]

Have you seen the episode of Talking Watches on Hodinkee with John Mayer? This is one of my favourites, anyway he said he regrets his first 12 watches!

Maybe 12 is an exaggeration and maybe this is not everyone's experience, but if you feel regret about a purchase you are definitely not alone. For me, having a living, breathing collection in which you trade in and out watches is part of the fun. With every adjustment you are working towards perfecting your collection.

Don't let it phase you, in my opinion and speaking from personal experience, it's a normal, natural part of the process. It's a marathon with no finish line.

[multimedia]

1. none
2. 116710LN


Cheers,
Joe

[1William]

I understand the outlook of making mistakes and regret on the watch buying and selling. When I was early in my watch flipping I looked at things in terms of winning or losing. " I got a great deal, I moved a watch that was not the best, this is a watch that I will keep forever, etc." As I have gotten further into this hobby I have taken the attitude that I enjoy owning many different types of watches and I even make purchases knowing that I will not keep the watch long term. I always wanted a Rose Gold Daytona, bought it, wore it, flipped it. Not a big deal. Many times I think our competitive nature gets involved in the watch owning. That is ok, but if you look at it as a competition I found that I miss a lot of the fun of owning, buying, selling and most important wearing the watches. Buy what you want, flip when it suits you and have fun. Now the answer to the original question is the same. Rolex Platinum Day Date II. When I want it back I will buy it but it is a question of how much of a collection can you have tied up in one watch.

[Rocco21]

Dont regret buying any but regret selling many.selling regret 116520 white twice,116610lv 3 times,114060 6 times,116610ln 3 times,116600 twice.Now I've got the 114060 for the 7th time hopefully the last time and deep blue I think it's a keeper.

[Onikage]

No remorse here. I'm happy with what I have and past trades are all still agreeable to me. I'm lucky I guess.

[rootbeer7]

It's a great question, but a real 'first world' wis problem, afterall try explaining to a non-wis why you have more than 1 watch in the first place!!. I hope it doesn't descend into a slanging match as it's a good thread. For me, I miss my Rootbeer, Coke GMT and Blue sub, but I love my Big Block and my full-set Gt White is incredible.

[Spartacus]

Regret buying filler watches that were non-Rolex.

[datejust24]

Hands down the 114060...looks good but damn is it uncomfortable

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Token

Buying something one day and regretting later shows that there is something wrong in the way you are approaching this hobby.

If you do your research, you will know whether you want it or not. If you are not sure, do not buy.

I have never regretted any purchase I have ever made in my life because I only buy what I truly want.

Possibly you should give Rolex a miss.

Regards

Mick

Ridiculous.....people change their mind, make mistakes, etc......

Originally Posted by Token74

Some would argue that not having any regrets means never taking a chance. And not making any mistakes means never pushing the boundaries.

I currently have a Sea Dweller which I've had for over two years, and the new Daytona which I am very happy with. I'm about to go shopping for a Royal Oak which I've been researching for the past year. So, I'm pretty happy with my approach and not sure how anything I've done suggests I should give Rolex a miss?

But have I made mistakes, yep. Have I learned from them, yep. Will I probably make new mistakes, yep. This applies to every aspect of my life, and I'm pretty comfortable with that.

Different strokes I guess...

Well said!

[Watchgeek5000]

DEEPLY regret trading this 1965 5513! 5 years ago I traded this for a like new Z serial 14060M

[Watchgeek5000]

DEEPLY regret buying from an AD that gave no discount and walked out with a $2000 depreciated ExplorerII

[AK797]

I don't regret buying anything as I take my time and really weigh up if I really want a piece, I'm not an impulse buyer as I like a good deal too much. Of those I sold the only one I wish I had kept was my orange Planet Ocean, but even then I sold it to help start me on this Rolex and TRF journey and I would not have that any other way. I'll buy the PO back again I'm sure.

[AK797]

Mick, didn't you say you were going to quit TRF after you upset a lot of members with your comments? See how easy it is to change one's mind?

[Ragna]

Originally Posted by AK797

Mick, didn't you say you were going to quit TRF after you upset a lot of members with your comments? See how easy it is to change one's mind?

Ouch..


Well i regret a couple of buys.. My first watch i bought online from a trusted seller. But it was 36 (DJ).. i regretted it cause it was too small compared to what i had in my mind.. (And no.. i didnt try it on :/ my bad)

so i flipped it..

..But now that im a little more into the game i want a 36 in my collection. Funny.

[multimedia]

Originally Posted by Ragna

Ouch..

For me, the word, arrogant, comes to mind though. ;)

Cheers,
Joe

[superdog]

Originally Posted by multimedia

For me, the word, arrogant, comes to mind though. ;)

Cheers,
Joe

I'm thinking "hubris".

Quite shocking really.

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by AK797

Mick, didn't you say you were going to quit TRF after you upset a lot of members with your comments? See how easy it is to change one's mind?

Yes but I don't regret it and have no remorse !

[Token74]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Yes but I don't regret it and have no remorse !

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Yes but I don't regret it and have no remorse !

By all means stay here but, as ever, try not to make your comments personal attacks, just try to comment on what you are doing and then we won't be derailing any more threads.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by AK797

By all means stay here but, as ever, try not to make your comments personal attacks, just try to comment on what you are doing and then we won't be derailing any more threads.

For what it's worth, I didn't see any of Mick's comments as being a personal attack. I don't agree with all his comments, but that's cool.

But, this was supposed to be a fun thread so back to it!

I'm still waiting for the big one - someone must have done something truly crazy at some point!

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by Token74

For what it's worth, I didn't see any of Mick's comments as being a personal attack. I don't agree with all his comments, but that's cool.

But, this was supposed to be a fun thread so back to it!

I'm still waiting for the big one - someone must have done something truly crazy at some point!

Token

Thank you for your sensible response.

Getting back to the thread, I cannot see anyone admitting to doing something really crazy because it would be akin to self certification of madness.

Please stay around, we need more chaps with your good sense, maturity, good temper, well defined judgement and expert knowledge.

Regards

Mick