Would You Sell Your First Rolex?

[JBat]

I wouldn't unless I was forced to by circumstances beyond my control. I tend to hang on to things.

[dalip]

already have..and I regret it..a little

[Bullyterrier]

I sold my first Rolex, a Sub after recently getting my LV. I did regret it for a few days but don't think about it now. I guess I will regret it if the value of subs shoot through the roof in a few years time.

[DadsWatch72]

Originally Posted by smallcandle

Think long and hard about this decision. If my father had ever passed a watch to me I would never sell it. Even if I just let it sit in a drawer I don't think I could ever let it go. But then again that's just me...

This has been my thinking......Some people have more money than Davy Crocket and they collect watches. For those people, a grail watch is a big purchase......but......its not comparable to the average person buying a grail watch (DRSD in this case). Its not very common for the average person to buy a watch of this value. For me the watch is an "Ace" in my pocket and it would be foolish not to cash in on it. Like many have mentioned, I could still buy a new Rolex for a fraction of what I could sell my vintage watch for. I do miss wearing a Rolex but I guess it doesn't have to be so expensive of a model. In the end, I would benefit from the sale and someone would have their dream watch (the only DRSD still under warranty btw). Its a win/win situation. The only thing I have to worry about is regret. A new watch will help with the feelings of regret I figure. Maybe not. But thats been my line of thinking.

[smallcandle]

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

The only thing I have to worry about is regret.

That has been my exact problem - regret. I've even considered getting a replacement GMT but it's just not the same. However, I also see the other side of your dilemma and understand why its a difficult decision. Good luck.

[rad87gn]

I sold my first Rolex and I'm still alive. Kept all the rest I purchased after.

[slcbbrown]

Gave my first to a son (1973 TT GMT)-- would never have sold it. I now wear my father's TT TOG from the 50's.

[Prince]

No. A lifelong dream to own one - no way it's getting sold. I might just have it on my wrist in the casket!

[OPK]

Only had mine for a few weeks so far. No interest getting rid of it anytime soon, however, as it commemorates a career milestone for me. Unfortunately, no son to give it to down the road (yet). Hopefully, though, will have a wonderful a son-in-law to pass it on to someday.

Cheers, Chris

[Some Pair]

I had always wanted a "James Bond" Sub after it had a supporting role in early films. But after "GOLDFINGER" came out (Sean Connery's "Bond", White Dinner Jacket, lighting up the 6538 Big Crown), well I then noticed GMT and SUB ads in some magazines.

Years later I was offered a 6538 Red Triangle Sub (III'58), and purchased it in 1988.

For a myriad of reasons I won't go into right now, I had so much grief with it.

Then it sat for 12 years, then overhauled, then some addl.grief....

So I researched hard on the value, and took several offers.

When it went to a regarded and knowledgable TRF forum member who brokered a deal overseas, and I acquired my current pieces, I never looked back. I don't grieve over it, and have never regretted letting that one go.

I must say that tho I won't ever forget my 6538 and it will never be forgotten by me.

[SLS]

No, nor would I sell the Sub my wife bought for me.
Scott

[datejust1]

Negative that's a

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Prince

No. A lifelong dream to own one - no way it's getting sold. I might just have it on my wrist in the casket!

WOW!! So simple and yet so stunning. An all time classic if ever I've seen one, Allan!!! A real beauty!!

[Prince]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW!! So simple and yet so stunning. An all time classic if ever I've seen one, Allan!!! A real beauty!!

Thanks very much, JJ. I love it, and Gwen's is just like it!

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by wehttaM

I've thought about this a lot. My first Rolex is special. It's an accomplishment in life. It's important. What about you guys/girls? Would you part with your first Rolex? If you did, do you regret it?

Mine was special too, i think I must have shed a tear or two when it was gone, but selling it allowed me to buy his brother, and then his sister and so on. I'm a bit flip crazy, or at least i was until the second hand market crashed

[GoldenBear]

Mine was a special purchase almost 20 years ago. It represented a sense of achievement and accomplishment. I waited a long time to get it. I can't imagine ever selling it.

[Alan111]

Never sell my first.

[Watchnut1]

My first rolex was a stainless Date model, purchased from a dealer when I was 22. I wore it for 20 years, never had a problem with it. I wore it in the ocean, not realizing the crown was unscrewed, and it was flooded. I couldn't find any jewelry stores that I wanted to leave it with, so had to wait until I got back home. After sending it off to see what could be done, they told me it would cost $900 to redo it. The watch originally cost me $500 (back in 1982), so I let it go and just bought another Rolex. I hate I lost that watch, looking back. I've had about 7 Rolexes over the years, but that one, for some reason, just felt the best.

[Speed Metal Army]

Would never.Its my sons,hes just not old enough to have it yet!

[East Bay Rider]

My 16710 GMT was an anniversary gift from my wife. If she thinks I'm worth a Rolex than who am I to argue. I'll keep it forever then hand it down to my son.

[Boopie]

No, it was a 10th anniversary gift from my husband.

[sakuraba]

I'm not very sentimental and would sell my first Rolex to fund the next, but my AirKing is just so comfortable on the wrist that nothing beats it as a daily wearer. Besides, they don't make black dial AKs anymore.

[BXNupe]

I flipped my first Rolex -- a SS Sub Date -- for a Pepsi GMT. Soon after, I had a bit of regret. I used the regret as motivation to purchase a new SS Sub Date. In this instance, I don't need the exact watch to have the same feelings. I was fortunate that Rolex still makes the SS Sub Date. However, had my first watch been a gift, I would not have gotten rid of it. IMO, a gift changes all the rules.

For those of you who are considering getting rid of a gift watch, I would caution you to think long and hard about it. I recently gave my Dad a TT Sub that I owned for approximately 5 years. In all honesty, I would be pissed if he sold it or otherwise got rid of it.

[vitix]

well, i sold mine the stupiest thing i have done... i sold my first Sub date, the reason why is cause a lot of people has one, and people was always asking me if it was a genuine, i got pissed i sold it and got a couple of tags, people does not know a lot about tag heuer in this island, then i could not resist and i got the Sub date back, a different one, a Z series, and i will never sell it....

[kcmo]

I sold my first and don't have any regret. The sale helped me 'upgrade' to the next one.

[tinstar]

I gave my first one to my Brother.
He wears it everyday and loves it.

I would NEVER sell the first!!

[vitix]

Originally Posted by tinstar

I gave my first one to my Brother.
He wears it everyday and loves it.

I would NEVER sell the first!!

can i be your brother?????

[USCpaneristi]

Sold my first one, don't regret it at all, primarily because it didn't really mark an important event in my life or carry any real significance.

[steel]

Never.

[mck22]

I would never part with my first rolex. It is something that means a lot to me, and I want to pass it on to hopefully a future son!!!!