Decided to Sell My Collection

[ohsixx]

In my humble opinion, any woman that makes your relationship with her conditional upon selling a few watches is simply not worth it. She does not love you!

Keep the watches and get another woman.

[Daytonaboy1977]

Originally Posted by ohsixx

In my humble opinion, any woman that makes your relationship with her conditional upon selling a few watches is simply not worth it. She does not love you!

Keep the watches and get another woman.

Hmmmm probably not the best time to voice those opinions

[Mrdi]

Originally Posted by ohsixx

In my humble opinion, any woman that makes your relationship with her conditional upon selling a few watches is simply not worth it. She does not love you!

Keep the watches and get another woman.

:t humbsup:

[MrCowboy99]

Nice collection you have but you are doing the right thing. Best of luck in the new year.

[mfer]

I don't know any of your details Marke, but I strongly recommend talking to a professional before you start selling everything. Talking with the pro might help you realize that your watches are not the problem. I wish you all the best and let us know if there is anything we at TRF can do.

Good luck man!

Also, when I say pro, I mean counselor, psychologist, head shrink, whatever you call it over the pond.

[Stephens]

Originally Posted by mfer

I don't know any of your details Marke, but I strongly recommend talking to a professional before you start selling everything. Talking with the pro might help you realize that your watches are not the problem. I wish you all the best and let us know if there is anything we at TRF can do.

Good luck man!

Also, when I say pro, I mean counselor, psychologist, head shrink, whatever you call it over the pond.

yeah i concur, the watches are what you are interested in, they are your hobby, they are you... you shouldnt have to change that for some chick - she should want you for who you are, not who she wants you to be...

i am certain persons on this forum have wives and they dont like Rolex much.. but they are content their husbands have some sort of interest and hobby etc....

just my 2 cents.

[JJ Irani]

Sorry to hear that Mark. Hope the final outcome is all good!!

[builtforspeed]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sorry to hear that Mark. Hope the final outcome is all good!!

My sentiments, as well, Mark

Cheers,

Chris

[SPORTSFAN]

Mark.
Sorry to hear of your problems.
As others have said it is the people in your life that matter not posessions.
Chin up mate.
Good luck.
Regards Mike.

[cody p]

well, you certainly don't lack for watches - so it might not hurt to start by selling a few and see how you feel. who knows, it could be liberating?

whatever the case, best in 2009!

[valentine]

Mark,
so sorry to hear about your current situation. But, it sounds like you have some things to think about and it would also seem that you have already figured SOME of them out.....good luck, my friend...and remember, even though its just a watch forum, I see you all as great friends...so I wish you all the best, my friend.
-Justin

[marke]

Thanks to all for your support, I really appreciate it.

it is very hard thing for me to do but in my eyes long term she is worth much much more to me than a watch.

I need to show her and demonstrate to her that i know where i wwent wrong with my actions and to see what happens from there.

thanks once again to all and i will put some prices up over the next couple of days.

kindest regards

[Stephens]

Originally Posted by marke

Hi everyone

I have decided to sell my watch collection, this is a direct result of breaking up with my partner and i have now realised that to stand any chance of getting back together, I have to make some fundamental changes. Its bloody hard you know.....

11 of the 15 pieces I have will be up for grabs.

I have already accepted the break up was my fault and now need to get my priorities sorted and in order.

I did not realise how much she meant to me since we have split up.

So in the new year i will be listing my collection for sale. The watches can all be replaced at some later point in life ( i hope) but i am sure you will understand my reasoning.

so thats about it.

thanks to Harvey.eu, daytona boy& tony gb, for listening to me and giving me some indipendant opinions.

is this a legit post?

[harvey]

marke, i gave my honest and unbiased opinion of how i saw things...for what its worth, i think youre doing the right thing...

i wouldnt do anything too hasty/drastic though... but it wouldnt hurt to consolidate your position by selling a couple off... maybe by doing just that... she may appreciate your token effort...

[harvey]

i would just like to add the answer is as never clear cut as you first think... as different people have different perceptions of what the issue/problem is...

having such a collection takes time, money, and effort which in this case could be better spent repairing what has been damaged and building a foundation for the future...

anyways marke good luck with whatever you choose to do...

[Omega_Precision]

I don't know what your situation is but if it's not financial reasons, don't sell a collection of yours just to hope it can solve whatever problems it may be. If she thinks you love watches more than her, then you probably have to get rid of a couple. I would really find out and try to solve whatever the issue is.

If selling these watches don't fix anything, you would have sold a part of your passion to obtain something that may not be obtainable.

Good luck to you....

[CEG]

Very best of luck, whatever you decide

[ChrisInAtlanta]

I believe that you have decided that your partner wants you to sell your collection. And you love her. Sell it, man. If this is her problem, your problem is solved. If this is not her problem. . . your problem is solved. Reach for the stars. Lunge for the brass ring. Leap into infinity. If you are wrong, you might have lost some possessions, but given laws you might not. I agree with you, try your best.

Chris

[Tony-GB]

Glad to have been of help Mark.

Whatever you decide, it will be the right thing, because you have made the decision. With your knowledge & connections you can always rebuild your collection in the future.

[SLS]

I am sorry to hear this, but IMHO it shows what type of person you are. Regarding the collection, I would hang on to the 1655, 1680 & 5513 as vintage prices have really tanked lately, plus they will be difficult to replace. I would think this through a bit longer and start with the NIB modern pieces you have listed. Best of luck,
~Scott

[onkyo]

Originally Posted by SLS

I am sorry to hear this, but IMHO it shows what type of person you are. Regarding the collection, I would hang on to the 1655, 1680 & 5513 as vintage prices have really tanked lately, plus they will be difficult to replace. I would think this through a bit longer and start with the NIB modern pieces you have listed. Best of luck,
~Scott

Completely agree with the above statement. You may lose a lot selling those vintage pieces. But if you really need to do it, do it.

[Luminor]

All i can say is that Mark (as other people have said) is a geniunely good guy, no frills. Take care of your self Mark, and all the best for the holidays.

[marke]

thanks claude, harvey and for all the kind words of encouragement

[AJF]

I hope things work out.

AJF

[sini1717]

Sorry to hear that mark, these things happen to the best of us. Keep your chin up
and i hope things go your way.

[spogehead]

Hope this works out for you but before you flog the watches, will you be able to get back together, if you do shift them all? Be a hell of a statement to make for no gain

[Lubrifar]

Why not just sell a couple from your collection and keep a few that you "really" enjoy and see what happens? Ridding your complete collection is drastic as it is obvious that collecting Rolex watches is a hobby of yours. If this woman is truly the one for you, that you should be well aware that she should understand the things you enjoy, ie: collection Rolexes. I cannot connect the dots about your love life versus your Rolexes ... unless you've promised to purchase something very expensive for her by pawning off your Rolexes. Good luck either way!

PS: Get rid of the new models and save the vintages ... no more no less, tell her it is what it is!

[Hookie]

Sorry to hear that mark, Hope everything gets sorted and back on track.

[kcmo]

I'm sorry you're going through a tough time Marke and I hope, as the others have said, that it all works out. Only YOU know what is best for you at this stage of your life.

[chenx15]

your woman should appreciate that you spend money on watches and not on another woman or drugs or gambling. but then again if the watches in some weird reason is interferring with your relationship like getting into big time debt and not spending time with her buy looking at your collection way too much then maybe... but still i'm not a big fan of this...