Rolex Remorse...

[multimedia]

Originally Posted by porschedude

Lol seriously?

Right

Cheers,
Joe

[GradyPhilpott]

My only regret is that I don't have enough time to give them all the love they deserve.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

I think some of you guys are taking this question a bit too seriously. Where not talking about major life changing decisions here, simply whether or not you regret a watch purchase.

[Bluside]

19 years ago I bought a TT Bluesy. In hindsight, I wish I had purchased a GMT at the time. I was an airline pilot and it would have been more practical. I finally flipped it last year and bought a BLNR.

[Gerry62]

1 Blancpain fifty fathoms - no feeling

2 Rolex Daytona 116618 - exchanged for a deep sea a few years ago .......

[Danny83]

I regret flipping my Hulk I got tired of it in 4 months

[warrior]

Peoples' tastes can change/evolve over time (even after and while doing a lot of research). There are so many options as shown on TRF and that makes the journey more complicated for collectors/ enthusiasts. One hopes that one can eventually settle down to what one truly likes but that takes some time and a bit of experimentation. For me--at least.

Should've kept the Pepsi 16710 I had. Never should have bought a rhodium Romans 36mm datejust.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by porschedude

Lol seriously?

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?

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️Exactly!

[Kneecough]

2 purchased (114060, 116610LV), none sold, no regrets.

[Chadridv]

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...

Very well said!!!

[jonnylax]

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...

Give rolex a miss? come one! haha... I typically do tons of research buy it, then say did I really just spend xxxxx on a watch? LOL don't have any regrets because at one time you did want it, as long as you don't take a huge hit who cares? I have taken tons of hits on cars which I tend to get sick of, then miss the hell out of when i sell it, but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop buying cars.

keep buying and selling, and don't sell the ones you truly fall in love with!

also with rolexes they tend to hold their value really well, so your not going to lose too much unless you sell out of desperation.

good luck with your future purchases!

[jonnylax]

and I don't regret any of my rolex purchases, well my submariner I bought, the ex took it and I can no longer get it back... she hit me where it hurt and took the damn watch, and held my president hostage!!!

i guess you could say I pick the wrong women, not watches.

I do however regret buying diamonds, they are a pain in the butt and marked up so high when you sell you will take a HUGE hit. I just took a 25k hit on a diamond i bought when I was younger, no research, and blinded. Watches however i have bought pretty smart, my president makes up for some of my other mistakes I have lost out on, but like you said everyone makes mistakes and as long as you learn from them and come out alive you're good to go and probably will make a few more along the road of life!

[sco]

There have been times over the last three years that I have owned my sub that I've thought this money could have been spent on something more appropriate than a watch, even in a savings account.

With that said I feel like if I did sell my sub, I'd first off miss it terribly, and second probably never buy another luxury watch.

So, I guess that is a temporary regret that comes around every now and then. With that said, it's just a thought and something I probably won't act on.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by jonnylax

Give rolex a miss? come one! haha... I typically do tons of research buy it, then say did I really just spend xxxxx on a watch? LOL don't have any regrets because at one time you did want it, as long as you don't take a huge hit who cares? I have taken tons of hits on cars which I tend to get sick of, then miss the hell out of when i sell it, but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop buying cars.

keep buying and selling, and don't sell the ones you truly fall in love with!

also with rolexes they tend to hold their value really well, so your not going to lose too much unless you sell out of desperation.

good luck with your future purchases!

The car example is good...I have made a profit on most watches I've flipped, and only lost money on two (the GMT and TT Sub). But even then, compared with the £15k depreciation hit I take buying a new car every year, it's small beer!

In fact, since buying watches, I've reduced my car purchasing to every two years, which reduces my depreciation hit which more than funds my watches!

[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.

[javier]

I regret buying a YM 16622. As soon as I wore it the first week I realized that it was quite similar to a TAG Heuer and It was desvasting for me. Nevertheless I sold it at a very fair price.

[Investr]

Vince, well what you had intended on being a fun and jolly thread almost turned into something else all together. Some members seem to take offense to flippers almost like we are bad parents to our watches. Im a great parent but Im a PIMP when it comes to watches!! The second a watch is losing its look in my eye or just not doing it for me im looking for its replacement. My loyalties are to family and friends, not watches. I lost plenty of money on flipping watches but that's the fee to play. I wont go past 4 pieces so from here on out its Flipville. So....

1) Slightly regret selling my first (50th Anniv sub)
2) Regret buying the 116520 black dial. I got talked into it bc its THE Daytona. The second I got it it looked like a girls watch on my wrist. NOW, the have the 116520 white and its my favorite!!

[ap1]

I think this thing is a journey - I've sold a bunch so disagree with Mick but yield clearly I may have rushed to purchase a few. The cost of learning likes and dislikes. Anyways / don't really "regret" any Rolex but I'd say green glass milaguss I probably could have done without. I miss hulk. Also miss BLNR but that was to fund blro so I'm good!

[Chiboy]

I regret reading this thread.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by Investr

Vince, well what you had intended on being a fun and jolly thread almost turned into something else all together. Some members seem to take offense to flippers almost like we are bad parents to our watches. Im a great parent but Im a PIMP when it comes to watches!! The second a watch is losing its look in my eye or just not doing it for me im looking for its replacement. My loyalties are to family and friends, not watches. I lost plenty of money on flipping watches but that's the fee to play. I wont go past 4 pieces so from here on out its Flipville. So....

1) Slightly regret selling my first (50th Anniv sub)
2) Regret buying the 116520 black dial. I got talked into it bc its THE Daytona. The second I got it it looked like a girls watch on my wrist. NOW, the have the 116520 white and its my favorite!!

Ha ha...a lot of people live in Flipville, you'll love it there!

[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 !

[multimedia]

Originally Posted by Ragna

Ouch..

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

Cheers,
Joe

[watchwatcher]

My regrets are more general in nature than a specific watch. I guess if I tried to put it in writing, it would be that when I started my watch journey, I couldn't see what is was I really wanted in my collection and just kind of tore willy nilly through a bunch of watches trying to "find myself" (for lack of a better term).

There is a flip side to all the madness (thankfully)...I've owned just about everything I care to own. Now, I find myself in a good place of having a core group of watches I really love, and the wisdom to add what will be meaningful to me in the long term. If anything.

But...give Rolex a miss because i've made some mistakes along the way? Oh hell no.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by Mick P

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

[Dr. Robert]

I've never had buyers remorse with Rolex or Tudor watches, other watch brands, yes, that's why I only wear Wilsdorf

[Brian Page]

Not many regrets but anyone that knows me here knows there are lots of flips! One I do regret is flipping a vintage Seadweller Rail Dial that was in excellent shape. All the others could be had again easily if need be...

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by Investr

Vince, well what you had intended on being a fun and jolly thread almost turned into something else all together. Some members seem to take offense to flippers almost like we are bad parents to our watches. Im a great parent but Im a PIMP when it comes to watches!! The second a watch is losing its look in my eye or just not doing it for me im looking for its replacement. My loyalties are to family and friends, not watches. I lost plenty of money on flipping watches but that's the fee to play. I wont go past 4 pieces so from here on out its Flipville.

Agreed on this, well said. Outside of the 4 piece limit, this applies to me as well.

Have to say I never thought of myself as a PIMP before, but now that its been pointed out....

[superdog]

Originally Posted by multimedia

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

Cheers,
Joe

I'm thinking "hubris".

Quite shocking really.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Investr

Vince, well what you had intended on being a fun and jolly thread almost turned into something else all together. Some members seem to take offense to flippers almost like we are bad parents to our watches. Im a great parent but Im a PIMP when it comes to watches!! The second a watch is losing its look in my eye or just not doing it for me im looking for its replacement. My loyalties are to family and friends, not watches. I lost plenty of money on flipping watches but that's the fee to play. I wont go past 4 pieces so from here on out its Flipville. So....

1) Slightly regret selling my first (50th Anniv sub)
2) Regret buying the 116520 black dial. I got talked into it bc its THE Daytona. The second I got it it looked like a girls watch on my wrist. NOW, the have the 116520 white and its my favorite!!

Friggin genius.

For me, I see it as passion. I'm passionate about everything in my life, and that includes hobby. Sometimes I make mistakes, but I have good time doing it.

And yeah, my family and my friends deserve my loyalty. And they get it. It's that simple.

Truth is, I regret almost no watch flips, and I've flipped a lot. I've enjoyed the process.

And right now I'm still agonizing over wether or not to flip my DD40 for the same, but a new dial. And I'm having fun with the agony.

[WAK4]

Originally Posted by Token74

Couple of simple questions to liven up a dull Friday:

1. Which Rolex do you most regret buying?
2. Which Rolex do you most regret selling?

1) Platona - same thing you said, I wanted it, but it's not me. I am a steel sports watch guy and this list would be longer if not limited to Rolex...had a few Pateks and other dressier models on straps that just weren't me, but I liked the idea of them at the time I guess. I'm a bit more disciplined in staying away when the bug hits.

That said, I don't necessarily regret it, as I got to experience these watches and know for sure. Sometimes you just have to give it a go.

2) My first Rolex, a 16710 originally in black, but became a coke when I picked up a SeaDweller a few months later.

I still kick myself for selling it...it went into a Daytona which was also flipped.