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sea-dweller · 10 August 2015, 02:48 AM

Keep the Rolex!!!

JRolex · 10 August 2015, 02:53 AM

A polished piece of crap is still a piece of crap.

Amer · 10 August 2015, 03:05 AM

Forget about the watch you are trading for, it does not matter in IMO.
It's your first Rolex and it "should" have a lot of meaning to you. And as others have said it's a 57 and not always easy to find. Good move on keeping it and passing it down.

Many of us here have regretted trading/selling certain watches in our collection so don't make the same mistakes we did. Think it through and ask yourself, how would feel if you sold/traded that particular watch. Would you be OK with the decision....If so go for it.

subtona · 10 August 2015, 03:09 AM

Not a chance

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayv95

Thank you everyone for your replies! Looks like I will be keeping the airking! At first I was a bit iffy because I'm young, so of course I'm going to like the shinier and more gaudy watch. But they sell TAGs at discounted prices in TJmaxx. You won't ever find a Rolex in a TJmax for a reason! I did personally like the look of the TAG, but I feel like the vintage Rolex makes me look much more mature. Going to get it serviced soon and make it brand new again :)! I will keep my first Rolex and maybe pass it down to my children.

Happy to hear

landroverking · 10 August 2015, 03:11 AM

No tag a made up name riding on Heuers coatails.

treblarefils · 10 August 2015, 04:00 AM

Have that watch serviced and wear it or put it away. Later on in life you will appreciate it i can guarantee it.

Matt748 · 10 August 2015, 04:45 AM

Keep your Rolex

HogwldFLTR · 10 August 2015, 05:17 AM

Why would you do it? Do you like the Tag a lot? I would not.

KenNethcole · 10 August 2015, 05:58 AM

Good choice on keeping the Airking

rolfiz · 10 August 2015, 06:20 AM

You came to a Rolex forum to ask this question? Of course you'll be told to keep the Rolex! My opinion differs. That is to say, both watches would have a resale value much the same, with the Tag actually a hundred or so ahead. Either way you go, youre not losing anything. So, keep or trade, it should be based on which one you prefer visually.

GradyPhilpott · 10 August 2015, 06:32 AM

Your "friend" is pretty smart, but I would question his authenticity as a friend.

doubleinfive · 10 August 2015, 07:27 AM

Tag you're it...

gummy · 10 August 2015, 07:31 AM

That trade would not be for me...Glad to hear you are keeping the AK!

Post some pics after service!

Good Luck.

Jef_ · 10 August 2015, 07:44 AM

Glad you're keeping it!

toneafficianado · 10 August 2015, 07:50 AM

Keep the Rolex and start a little Rolex collection! I recently sold my Tag Aquaracer and have to say I don't miss it as I put the $ towards a Rolex. Next possible addition for you could be a 5 digit serial Sub.

jhe888 · 10 August 2015, 08:39 AM

I wouldn't do it. I don't think the TAG is worth that much, and it isn't getting more valuable.

chieftd · 10 August 2015, 01:47 PM

The bling Tag is just lipstick on a pig IMO. Keep the Air King for sure. Cheers

jshepard · 10 August 2015, 02:03 PM

He's willing to trade a Tag blinged out with diamonds for an old plain-jane Airking. That probably sounds like an odd offer. That's cause your friend knows even if his Tag is blingy, your vintage Rolex still commands more respect. Keep the AK!

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fishingbear · 10 August 2015, 02:21 PM

No way

DocHorton · 10 August 2015, 02:50 PM

Rolex beats Tag every time.

Megatron · 10 August 2015, 03:00 PM

No!!!!

CWIN · 10 August 2015, 03:15 PM

I'd keep the Rolex.

Castor · 10 August 2015, 10:58 PM

For a Tag...?!
Not in this life!

Evad3 · 10 August 2015, 11:05 PM

Good decision keeping the AK - get the movement serviced and keep it in your family for many years!

Headshrinker · 10 August 2015, 11:28 PM

Nice call, jayv95. You will not be sorry.

10 August 2015, 02:48 AM	#1
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Keep the Rolex!!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

10 August 2015, 05:17 AM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	Why would you do it? Do you like the Tag a lot? I would not. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 August 2015, 06:32 AM	#11
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Your "friend" is pretty smart, but I would question his authenticity as a friend. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

10 August 2015, 07:44 AM	#14
Jef_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 116713LN Posts: 235	Glad you're keeping it! __________________ Rolex 116713LN GMT Master II TT, Rolex 16233 Datejust TT

10 August 2015, 03:15 PM	#22
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I'd keep the Rolex. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

10 August 2015, 02:53 AM	#2
JRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: J. Location: CA & HI. Watch: Not enough. Posts: 210	A polished piece of crap is still a piece of crap.

10 August 2015, 03:05 AM	#3
Amer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Amer Location: California love Watch: 126600, 116619LB Posts: 198	Forget about the watch you are trading for, it does not matter in IMO. It's your first Rolex and it "should" have a lot of meaning to you. And as others have said it's a 57 and not always easy to find. Good move on keeping it and passing it down. Many of us here have regretted trading/selling certain watches in our collection so don't make the same mistakes we did. Think it through and ask yourself, how would feel if you sold/traded that particular watch. Would you be OK with the decision....If so go for it.

10 August 2015, 03:11 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No tag a made up name riding on Heuers coatails.

10 August 2015, 04:00 AM	#6
treblarefils "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: ILLST8 Posts: 209	Have that watch serviced and wear it or put it away. Later on in life you will appreciate it i can guarantee it.

10 August 2015, 04:45 AM	#7
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	Keep your Rolex

10 August 2015, 05:58 AM	#9
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	Good choice on keeping the Airking

10 August 2015, 06:20 AM	#10
rolfiz Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 110	You came to a Rolex forum to ask this question? Of course you'll be told to keep the Rolex! My opinion differs. That is to say, both watches would have a resale value much the same, with the Tag actually a hundred or so ahead. Either way you go, youre not losing anything. So, keep or trade, it should be based on which one you prefer visually.

10 August 2015, 07:27 AM	#12
doubleinfive "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 655	Tag you're it...

10 August 2015, 07:31 AM	#13
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	That trade would not be for me...Glad to hear you are keeping the AK! Post some pics after service! Good Luck.

10 August 2015, 07:50 AM	#15
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Keep the Rolex and start a little Rolex collection! I recently sold my Tag Aquaracer and have to say I don't miss it as I put the $ towards a Rolex. Next possible addition for you could be a 5 digit serial Sub.

10 August 2015, 08:39 AM	#16
jhe888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: John Location: Texas Posts: 377	I wouldn't do it. I don't think the TAG is worth that much, and it isn't getting more valuable.

10 August 2015, 01:47 PM	#17
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	The bling Tag is just lipstick on a pig IMO. Keep the Air King for sure. Cheers

10 August 2015, 02:03 PM	#18
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	He's willing to trade a Tag blinged out with diamonds for an old plain-jane Airking. That probably sounds like an odd offer. That's cause your friend knows even if his Tag is blingy, your vintage Rolex still commands more respect. Keep the AK! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 August 2015, 02:21 PM	#19
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	No way

10 August 2015, 02:50 PM	#20
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	Rolex beats Tag every time.

10 August 2015, 03:00 PM	#21
Megatron "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 17	No!!!!

10 August 2015, 10:58 PM	#23
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	For a Tag...?! Not in this life!

10 August 2015, 11:05 PM	#24
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	Good decision keeping the AK - get the movement serviced and keep it in your family for many years! __________________ Current: NOS 14060m , 216570 Polar Previous: 116710BLNR, 114060, 2x NOS 14060m

10 August 2015, 11:28 PM	#25
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Nice call, jayv95. You will not be sorry.

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