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gettocard · 14 May 2010, 09:16 PM

These things can only happen to me...

july 2008 : walked into my local AD and left with a SD 16600.
Never really digged the watch due to it's weight ( it's just a matter of getting used to it anyway).

october 2008 : got married !! I needed a cool watch for that special day,so the SD worked out great. Back in the safe after my wedding.

november 2008 : bye bye SD,made funds for an LV..

From november 2008 my SD enjoyed and incredible tour of Italy : from my place to Tuscany,from Tuscany to southern Italy,from southern Italy to Rome,from Rome to northern Italy and back to Rome. This is what you call multiple change of ownership !!!

Now,my SD is on the market again !!!! Ok,I actually know I would never wear it much,I'm pretty much done with the Rolex thing,but that watch is undoubtly tied to my wedding day. When I look at my wedding album my eyes go straight to my beloved SD. Talked to wife yesterday wich already forgot wich watch was that but she was suprised and a bit bitter at me for having it sold.

What to do what to do ??

Lol-x · 14 May 2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gettocard

Ok,I actually know I would never wear it much,I'm pretty much done with the Rolex thing.

My nose started bleeding when I read that

Well the SD is purely for sentimental reasons so it seems, you do not appear inclined to want to wear it, so it is a lot of watch to keep in a watch box.

It all depends on whether the sentimentality outweighs your practical considerations for the watch

Cru Jones · 14 May 2010, 09:46 PM

Rolexes are meant to be worn, so, if you don't think you're going to wear it much, I don't think sentimental reasons are enough to get it.

IMO, next to actual memories, a wedding photo album is the best keepsake from a wedding (besides the wife, of course).

Engi · 15 May 2010, 12:03 AM

Ciao getto,
ricompralo, è troppo legato al ricordo del tuo matrimonio ed un giorno lo potrai regalare ai tuoi figli ...

Buy it again, it's a matter of "emotional" watch ...

Ciao

Engi

sakuraba · 15 May 2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gettocard

Ok,I actually know I would never wear it much,I'm pretty much done with the Rolex thing,

This line might get you banned around here, Andy.

You're lucky Paulie (mailman) isn't around yet.

Seriously, I would get it again for the nostalgia alone.

Texasjim · 15 May 2010, 12:49 AM

I look at it this way... its a awesome excuse you can use to buy another Rolex. I am always on the prowl for legitimate reasons, (to justify to my lovely wife) to get another watch.

I can see it now here in my Texas abode....(Me) " but honey, its brings back memories of our wedding day" Her response... "Yea, I remember you much thinner, younger, and in better shape too. Can you also bring those back?"

Buy the damn thing back.

Cheers!

Jim

JPersat · 15 May 2010, 12:53 AM

Go for it, your wife was upset that you sold it. That is good enough justification to buy another Rolex.

Hooper · 15 May 2010, 12:56 AM

What does your heart tell you ?? Unless you need the money for food or a roof over your head, go with your heart !! It's seldom wrong

Alexus · 15 May 2010, 01:36 AM

Lascia stare. In caso che non hai nessun'altra intenzione che nostalgia... non compri un'orologio che non vede mai il sole :)

Saluti della Svizzera...

(abbiamo ancora altri bell'orologi qua) :)

Johny · 15 May 2010, 01:50 AM

do you still have the lv.

gettocard · 15 May 2010, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

do you still have the lv.

oh no,lv is long gone,so is 14060,so is the iwc top gun...

sea-dweller · 15 May 2010, 03:02 AM

I also wore my SD on my wedding day. I am a sentimental person, so I would keep it if I were you.

gettocard · 15 May 2010, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gettocard

oh no,lv is long gone,so is 14060,so is the iwc top gun...

but ehi,there's 2 top of the line carbon fiber mountaibikes in my garage now

Johny · 15 May 2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gettocard

but ehi,there's 2 top of the line carbon fiber mountaibikes in my garage now

think that you may indeed be over the rolex thing. happy biking.

Puffy · 25 May 2010, 08:35 PM

I'd never sell.. but if you don't like it that's a different matter..

alexxelor · 25 May 2010, 11:25 PM

nice shot ..........................love sd

Speed · 26 May 2010, 12:07 AM

Ever consider renting? ;-)

Zed Homme · 26 May 2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettocard

Now,my SD is on the market again !!!! Ok,I actually know I would never wear it much,I'm pretty much done with the Rolex thing,but that watch is undoubtly tied to my wedding day. When I look at my wedding album my eyes go straight to my beloved SD. Talked to wife yesterday wich already forgot wich watch was that but she was suprised and a bit bitter at me for having it sold.

What to do what to do ??

I'm not more superstitious than the next guy, but what are the odds of this happening? I think it is meant to be in your collection. If you can make the SO happy at the same time, its a win win. Besides, you'll never have to wonder which watch to wear on your anniversary...

gettocard · 27 May 2010, 09:36 PM

Ehi....guess who's back ??????

:che ers:

Yes...that's THE watch !! What a feeling...

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Christian B · 27 May 2010, 10:31 PM

Good move!

rolexdeepsea · 27 May 2010, 10:56 PM

Don't let this gem go... plus it look beautiful on your wrist!!!!!!!

Johny · 27 May 2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettocard

but ehi,there's 2 top of the line carbon fiber mountaibikes in my garage now

you can sell the bikes now and get another rolex. "i thought i was out but they dragged me back in" enjoy your new again rolex.

sakuraba · 28 May 2010, 12:21 AM

Congratulations, Andy! It looks great on you!

Johny · 28 May 2010, 01:26 AM

get the back engraved...wedding date initials etc. the good lady would like that. j

dalip · 28 May 2010, 01:33 AM

Good choice....hang on to that beauty....and enjoy!

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14 May 2010, 09:16 PM	#1
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Yes or no ?? a story of a 16600 vacationing all over Italy These things can only happen to me... july 2008 : walked into my local AD and left with a SD 16600. Never really digged the watch due to it's weight ( it's just a matter of getting used to it anyway). october 2008 : got married !! I needed a cool watch for that special day,so the SD worked out great. Back in the safe after my wedding. november 2008 : bye bye SD,made funds for an LV.. From november 2008 my SD enjoyed and incredible tour of Italy : from my place to Tuscany,from Tuscany to southern Italy,from southern Italy to Rome,from Rome to northern Italy and back to Rome. This is what you call multiple change of ownership !!! Now,my SD is on the market again !!!! Ok,I actually know I would never wear it much,I'm pretty much done with the Rolex thing,but that watch is undoubtly tied to my wedding day. When I look at my wedding album my eyes go straight to my beloved SD. Talked to wife yesterday wich already forgot wich watch was that but she was suprised and a bit bitter at me for having it sold. What to do what to do ??

15 May 2010, 01:36 AM	#9
Alexus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: Switzerland Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD Posts: 393	Lascia stare. In caso che non hai nessun'altra intenzione che nostalgia... non compri un'orologio che non vede mai il sole :) Saluti della Svizzera... (abbiamo ancora altri bell'orologi qua) :) __________________ The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck

15 May 2010, 03:02 AM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I also wore my SD on my wedding day. I am a sentimental person, so I would keep it if I were you. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 May 2010, 08:35 PM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I'd never sell.. but if you don't like it that's a different matter.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

14 May 2010, 09:46 PM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Rolexes are meant to be worn, so, if you don't think you're going to wear it much, I don't think sentimental reasons are enough to get it. IMO, next to actual memories, a wedding photo album is the best keepsake from a wedding (besides the wife, of course).

15 May 2010, 12:03 AM	#4
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Ciao getto, ricompralo, è troppo legato al ricordo del tuo matrimonio ed un giorno lo potrai regalare ai tuoi figli ... Buy it again, it's a matter of "emotional" watch ... Ciao Engi

15 May 2010, 12:49 AM	#6
Texasjim 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Lone Star State Watch: ...this! Posts: 217	I look at it this way... its a awesome excuse you can use to buy another Rolex. I am always on the prowl for legitimate reasons, (to justify to my lovely wife) to get another watch. I can see it now here in my Texas abode....(Me) " but honey, its brings back memories of our wedding day" Her response... "Yea, I remember you much thinner, younger, and in better shape too. Can you also bring those back?" Buy the damn thing back. Cheers! Jim

15 May 2010, 12:53 AM	#7
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Go for it, your wife was upset that you sold it. That is good enough justification to buy another Rolex.

15 May 2010, 12:56 AM	#8
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	What does your heart tell you ?? Unless you need the money for food or a roof over your head, go with your heart !! It's seldom wrong

15 May 2010, 01:50 AM	#10
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	do you still have the lv.

25 May 2010, 11:25 PM	#16
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	nice shot ..........................love sd

26 May 2010, 12:07 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Ever consider renting? ;-)

27 May 2010, 09:36 PM	#19
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Ehi....guess who's back ??????:che ers: Yes...that's THE watch !! What a feeling... [IMG] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/IMG]

27 May 2010, 10:31 PM	#20
Christian B Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Christian Location: GMT+2 Posts: 78	Good move!

27 May 2010, 10:56 PM	#21
rolexdeepsea "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: england Posts: 251	Don't let this gem go... plus it look beautiful on your wrist!!!!!!!

28 May 2010, 12:21 AM	#23
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Congratulations, Andy! It looks great on you! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

28 May 2010, 01:26 AM	#24
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	get the back engraved...wedding date initials etc. the good lady would like that. j

28 May 2010, 01:33 AM	#25
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Good choice....hang on to that beauty....and enjoy! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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