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bodybump · 6 November 2009, 02:50 PM

I would...that only tells me that i moved one more step higher...

sea-dweller · 6 November 2009, 02:56 PM

That's a great question you posed. My first (and I still own) is a 14060, purchased in Feb 1994 at a Hong Kong AD. I wear it about 10-12 times a year, but would never sell it (sentimental reasons).

carbon6 · 6 November 2009, 03:00 PM

No. Like most of you said, it's a level of achievement and/or sentimental reasons.

Jet · 6 November 2009, 03:54 PM

Never!

greekbum · 6 November 2009, 04:00 PM

I have had my GMT for 25 years now and wear it daily. I have never thought about selling it or putting it in a drawer

I will wear it until I stop ticking or it stops ticking

Cocobaci · 6 November 2009, 04:41 PM

Would you sell your first born?

JJ Irani · 6 November 2009, 04:44 PM

Bought my very first Rolex (a TT DJ 16013) way back in Oct. 1980.

Used it for 10 long years and then sold it in 1990 for a new GMT-II on Jubilee, and now 24 Rolex models later, I'm still a happy chappy!!

Kokyuryoku · 6 November 2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Bought my very first Rolex (a TT DJ 16013) way back in Oct. 1980.

Used it for 10 long years and then sold it in 1990 for a new GMT-II on Jubilee, and now 24 Rolex models later, I'm still a happy chappy!!

You should've bought a Sub date first

pz93c · 7 November 2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cocobaci

Would you sell your first born?

Gladly. Want her?

My Rolex, though. Nope. It'd leave my wrist naked.

Pluto · 7 November 2009, 12:11 AM

No.

My sub has been with me through everything. It will be something I pass on.

Black Bay Dan · 6 November 2009, 05:05 PM

No way would I part with my Air-King after 31 years! Far to much sentimental attachment.

Dan

The GMT Kid · 6 November 2009, 05:10 PM

No.

r.l.x · 6 November 2009, 05:10 PM

Dont do that!

Keep it!

presario · 6 November 2009, 06:03 PM

Doh! Had to sell my Seadweller because I couldn't get a good fit with the clasp not being centered with the full links on the 6 o'clock side. Gone but not forgotten!

Andad · 6 November 2009, 06:05 PM

I'd rather sell my firstborn.

Ha, I'd still have seven left.

Anyway, he's 40 this year and he 'understands' this Rolex thing.

Deyn Man · 6 November 2009, 06:13 PM

wouldn't... it was given to me by my folks for my graduation... will most likely give it to my son when he graduates too...

BASSETHOUNDS · 6 November 2009, 06:23 PM

No way ! I bought it ( 1603 w. wrong box and no papers ) second hand in a pawn shop during the world expo in Seville '92. It has shared fabulous moments in my live and the sentimental value is far greater then whatever it my fetch today or anytime to come . I no longer wear it , and it has been sitting in a bank safe in Luxemburg . I think next time I have to go there I might take it out and have it serviced . I never had it serviced and I somewhere doubt that it has ever been serviced . It has however always kept time , better then my 116520 .

swatty · 6 November 2009, 06:27 PM

No way, Blue TT sub was my first and I still think its one of the best looking watches around

erling · 6 November 2009, 07:26 PM

Thought about trading my DJ in for a Daytona, but after second thought decided too keep my DJ which has been my companion through thick and thin since 1988 (21 years). So I´m saving up for my dream Daytona. It will be passed on to my son.

Erix · 6 November 2009, 08:46 PM

My sub stays..

icnbne · 6 November 2009, 08:56 PM

nope, my first Rolex means a great deal to me, and so does my proper watch (omega speedmaster moon), these two are keepers

Sojamannen · 6 November 2009, 08:59 PM

I wouldn't want and can't sell my SD . . . I have promised to give this watch to my son when the time comes.

It would be fantastic if the story could goes:
"-Well, your grand grand father bought this watch. Now it's yours"

robbonds · 6 November 2009, 10:29 PM

soon to trade in on DD

Carlos98326194 · 6 November 2009, 11:31 PM

Almost sold my Sub date before and very glad that I kept it.....

DRAWTOOL · 6 November 2009, 11:36 PM

That would be me old 6082 and no, I ain'ta gonna sell it.

BarkMaster · 6 November 2009, 11:50 PM

Mine is special to me to, but in the end... it's "just a watch".

So if I needed to sell it, sure.

I wouldn't be happy about it, though!!!

karmatp · 6 November 2009, 11:52 PM

Flipped my first a long time ago.

smallcandle · 6 November 2009, 11:57 PM

Sold my first early last year. It was a T series GMT Master with pepsi bezel. I thought about selling it for almost a year before I actually did it and didn't regret until almost a year later. Now I realize it was a huge mistake and I have even tried locating it, but no luck. My advice is don't do it.

TABACCO · 7 November 2009, 12:20 AM

sold my rolex and regret it eversince, dont do what i did huhuhuhu

tkc324 · 7 November 2009, 12:23 AM

No way

6 November 2009, 02:50 PM	#1
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	I would...that only tells me that i moved one more step higher... __________________

6 November 2009, 02:56 PM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	That's a great question you posed. My first (and I still own) is a 14060, purchased in Feb 1994 at a Hong Kong AD. I wear it about 10-12 times a year, but would never sell it (sentimental reasons). __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

6 November 2009, 04:00 PM	#5
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	I have had my GMT for 25 years now and wear it daily. I have never thought about selling it or putting it in a drawerI will wear it until I stop ticking or it stops ticking __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

6 November 2009, 04:44 PM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Bought my very first Rolex (a TT DJ 16013) way back in Oct. 1980. Used it for 10 long years and then sold it in 1990 for a new GMT-II on Jubilee, and now 24 Rolex models later, I'm still a happy chappy!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 November 2009, 05:05 PM	#11
Black Bay Dan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Chichester Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 1,600	No way would I part with my Air-King after 31 years! Far to much sentimental attachment. Dan __________________ Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R (2015) Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB (2022) Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 79030B (2023)

6 November 2009, 03:00 PM	#3
carbon6 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 135	No. Like most of you said, it's a level of achievement and/or sentimental reasons.

6 November 2009, 03:54 PM	#4
Jet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jet Location: SoCal, USA Watch: SD/Sub/GMT/Daytona Posts: 796	Never!

6 November 2009, 04:41 PM	#6
Cocobaci "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far far away Posts: 126	Would you sell your first born?

7 November 2009, 12:11 AM	#10
Pluto "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Germany Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 58	No. My sub has been with me through everything. It will be something I pass on.

6 November 2009, 05:10 PM	#12
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	No.

6 November 2009, 05:10 PM	#13
r.l.x Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex 6265 Posts: 148	Dont do that! Keep it!

6 November 2009, 06:03 PM	#14
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Doh! Had to sell my Seadweller because I couldn't get a good fit with the clasp not being centered with the full links on the 6 o'clock side. Gone but not forgotten! __________________

6 November 2009, 06:05 PM	#15
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I'd rather sell my firstborn. Ha, I'd still have seven left. Anyway, he's 40 this year and he 'understands' this Rolex thing. __________________ E

6 November 2009, 06:13 PM	#16
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	wouldn't... it was given to me by my folks for my graduation... will most likely give it to my son when he graduates too...

6 November 2009, 06:23 PM	#17
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	No way ! I bought it ( 1603 w. wrong box and no papers ) second hand in a pawn shop during the world expo in Seville '92. It has shared fabulous moments in my live and the sentimental value is far greater then whatever it my fetch today or anytime to come . I no longer wear it , and it has been sitting in a bank safe in Luxemburg . I think next time I have to go there I might take it out and have it serviced . I never had it serviced and I somewhere doubt that it has ever been serviced . It has however always kept time , better then my 116520 .

6 November 2009, 06:27 PM	#18
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	No way, Blue TT sub was my first and I still think its one of the best looking watches around

6 November 2009, 07:26 PM	#19
erling "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Erling Location: Iceland Watch: Sub and TT DJ Posts: 748	Thought about trading my DJ in for a Daytona, but after second thought decided too keep my DJ which has been my companion through thick and thin since 1988 (21 years). So I´m saving up for my dream Daytona. It will be passed on to my son.

6 November 2009, 08:46 PM	#20
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	My sub stays.. __________________ Nice is nice

6 November 2009, 08:56 PM	#21
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	nope, my first Rolex means a great deal to me, and so does my proper watch (omega speedmaster moon), these two are keepers

6 November 2009, 08:59 PM	#22
Sojamannen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex SD Z-serial Posts: 10	I wouldn't want and can't sell my SD . . . I have promised to give this watch to my son when the time comes. It would be fantastic if the story could goes: "-Well, your grand grand father bought this watch. Now it's yours"

6 November 2009, 10:29 PM	#23
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	soon to trade in on DD

6 November 2009, 11:31 PM	#24
Carlos98326194 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlos Location: UK Watch: ing YOU! Posts: 1,121	Almost sold my Sub date before and very glad that I kept it..... __________________ 16610 116400GV 116520W 00112 116710LN 16610LV 00292 116520B

6 November 2009, 11:36 PM	#25
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	That would be me old 6082 and no, I ain'ta gonna sell it.

6 November 2009, 11:50 PM	#26
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Mine is special to me to, but in the end... it's "just a watch". So if I needed to sell it, sure. I wouldn't be happy about it, though!!! __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

6 November 2009, 11:52 PM	#27
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Flipped my first a long time ago. __________________ My grails:

6 November 2009, 11:57 PM	#28
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Sold my first early last year. It was a T series GMT Master with pepsi bezel. I thought about selling it for almost a year before I actually did it and didn't regret until almost a year later. Now I realize it was a huge mistake and I have even tried locating it, but no luck. My advice is don't do it.

7 November 2009, 12:20 AM	#29
TABACCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: ED Location: PHILIPPINES Posts: 377	sold my rolex and regret it eversince, dont do what i did huhuhuhu

7 November 2009, 12:23 AM	#30
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	No way

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