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Watch ME! · 6 April 2012, 12:16 AM

BACK STORY: I bought a Blue Tag Aquaracer back in late November. I got a decent deal on it considering retail is $2,100. In early January I noticed a flaw on the dial. Knowing that I was getting my Sub-C soon, I decided to wait to take it in until I got my Rolex so that I wouldn't be without a watch.

Got the Sub in late February and that same weekend I took the Tag back to where I bought it to have them send it in to Tag. Couple weeks go by with no word so I called Tag directly to check on it. They said it would be about 4 weeks because the movement was on backorder!

Hmmm... sent it in for a dial replacement and you're replacing the movement?? I then called my retailer who sent it in and he stayed on top of it, checking the status weekly.

Well, after not hearing anything for awhile from my retailer I called him for a status update. He said that Tag has been giving HIM the run around; they told him to call back in 3 weeks for another update. Before I could even express my growing anger, he said that he had already contacted his corporate HQ and their company would allow me to get a new watch to replace my original one that Tag has.

So basically I will be getting a brand new Tag Aquaracer Friday. Question is, do I have it sized and keep it for my collection, or should I not size it - keep it new - and sell it?

capote · 6 April 2012, 12:18 AM

Keep it if you are going to wear it, otherwise sell it.

mjclark32 · 6 April 2012, 12:22 AM

I say keep it, some days you may enjoy a blue dial.

Rollie2011 · 6 April 2012, 12:28 AM

From personal experience, the Tag will be getting significantly less wrist time now that you have the Sub.

I would sell it

Watch ME! · 6 April 2012, 12:30 AM

Here's a picture of the old girl I had BTW...

FremStar · 6 April 2012, 12:33 AM

I can only say this with a picture...

subtona · 6 April 2012, 12:35 AM

you have rolex now... tag is retired and you can sell her for good price, awesome.
i gave my tag away when i got my sub.

Sarajevo · 6 April 2012, 12:35 AM

I would never keep a Tag.

Gaijin · 6 April 2012, 12:40 AM

Sell it because it is not a Rolex.

Kidding.

Sort of.

impalass · 6 April 2012, 12:43 AM

Keep it for when you need a beater, or want to fly below the radar.

ufboy73 · 6 April 2012, 12:43 AM

i would see what i could get for it - if i wasn't taking a hit on it i would sell it - whats the worst that happens? you go out and buy another new one with little to no net loss...

vs. you do size and wear it, realize it doesnt get enough wrist time and end up selling it for more of a loss anyway.

topgear · 6 April 2012, 12:51 AM

I had my Tag for 9 years before i acquire a Rolex. I am still keeping my Tag and wear it from time to time.

For your case, I would advice you to sell it BNIB because the Tag will get significantly less wrist time. Trust us on this

Tudor66 · 6 April 2012, 12:52 AM

I gave my tag to a family member, as I have no need for it now with 3 rolex watches to choose from each morning...

tkerrmd · 6 April 2012, 12:55 AM

Sell it!!

kilyung · 6 April 2012, 12:58 AM

Maybe your AD would allow you to apply it towards another Rolex?

Tridor · 6 April 2012, 01:17 AM

TAG is a piece of junk, IMHO. Sell it as BNIB and enjoy the Sub.

A.J.R. · 6 April 2012, 01:32 AM

I would get rid of it and use the proceeds for another Rolex.

Survivor · 6 April 2012, 01:38 AM

It won't bring much so keep it for a beater.......

azguy · 6 April 2012, 01:41 AM

I love blue watches, if you are getting it back BNIB I would keep it and wear it

If the chances of wearing it are slim to none, then trade/sell it for something you want.....maybe a blue omega

cwilson13 · 6 April 2012, 02:02 AM

Sell it and wear the heck out of the Rolex...If you want a beater, get a Gshock or Timex.

Cru Jones · 6 April 2012, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwilson13

Sell it and wear the heck out of the Rolex...If you want a beater, get a Gshock or Timex.

Wacker23 · 6 April 2012, 03:01 AM

I had a Tag. When i bought my Rolex the Tag went to my little brother.

SwissmadeTexan · 6 April 2012, 04:00 AM

I would sell the Tag and put the money towards a new Rolex!!

datejust24 · 6 April 2012, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissmadeTexan

I would sell the Tag and put the money towards a new Rolex!!

X2

Watch ME! · 6 April 2012, 06:08 AM

Ok, so I'm leaning toward selling it... possibly putting the $$money$$ toward the next Rolex, but that wouldn't be for some time yet.

What's the best way of going about selling it? I'm not a "trusted seller" on here, but only because I've never sold anything. Recommendations???

THANKS!

MortgageGuy · 6 April 2012, 06:12 AM

I too would sell, not a tag fan but I can also see holding it for a back up. Tag does not hold value well at all so it may be a bit of a tough sell and require a good price to move it. Perhaps contact one of the trusted sellers here and see if any are interested or just post yourself in the FS section and see what happens

boogiebot · 6 April 2012, 06:13 AM

any chance that your dealer will give you store credit instead?

Watch ME! · 6 April 2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiebot

any chance that your dealer will give you store credit instead?

The store that I bought the Tag from isn't a Rolex AD.

B. Doggy · 6 April 2012, 07:12 AM

I'm not a TAG fan, so I'd sell..

MCV · 6 April 2012, 07:40 AM

No particularily keen on the 300M Aquaracers, so I would sell it BNIB and see what you can get for it. Selling it would certainly help defray some of the acquisition cost of the Sub.

I do love my 500M Aquaracer, though, so I'm on both sides of the fence.

Cheers,

-Marc

View Poll Results: Keep or Sell?
Keep it for my collection	7	15.56%
Sell it as BNIB	38	84.44%
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6 April 2012, 12:16 AM	#1
Watch ME! "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 191	Keep or Sell BACK STORY: I bought a Blue Tag Aquaracer back in late November. I got a decent deal on it considering retail is $2,100. In early January I noticed a flaw on the dial. Knowing that I was getting my Sub-C soon, I decided to wait to take it in until I got my Rolex so that I wouldn't be without a watch. Got the Sub in late February and that same weekend I took the Tag back to where I bought it to have them send it in to Tag. Couple weeks go by with no word so I called Tag directly to check on it. They said it would be about 4 weeks because the movement was on backorder! Hmmm... sent it in for a dial replacement and you're replacing the movement?? I then called my retailer who sent it in and he stayed on top of it, checking the status weekly. Well, after not hearing anything for awhile from my retailer I called him for a status update. He said that Tag has been giving HIM the run around; they told him to call back in 3 weeks for another update. Before I could even express my growing anger, he said that he had already contacted his corporate HQ and their company would allow me to get a new watch to replace my original one that Tag has. So basically I will be getting a brand new Tag Aquaracer Friday. Question is, do I have it sized and keep it for my collection, or should I not size it - keep it new - and sell it? __________________ 116610LN

6 April 2012, 12:22 AM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I say keep it, some days you may enjoy a blue dial. __________________

6 April 2012, 12:28 AM	#4
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	From personal experience, the Tag will be getting significantly less wrist time now that you have the Sub. I would sell it __________________ John Submariner C LN Explorer 42 Polar

6 April 2012, 12:30 AM	#5
Watch ME! "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 191	Here's a picture of the old girl I had BTW... __________________ 116610LN

6 April 2012, 12:18 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Keep it if you are going to wear it, otherwise sell it.

6 April 2012, 12:33 AM	#6
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I can only say this with a picture... Attached Images __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

6 April 2012, 12:35 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	you have rolex now... tag is retired and you can sell her for good price, awesome. i gave my tag away when i got my sub. __________________

6 April 2012, 12:35 AM	#8
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	I would never keep a Tag.

6 April 2012, 12:40 AM	#9
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Sell it because it is not a Rolex. Kidding. Sort of.

6 April 2012, 12:43 AM	#10
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Keep it for when you need a beater, or want to fly below the radar.

6 April 2012, 12:43 AM	#11
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	i would see what i could get for it - if i wasn't taking a hit on it i would sell it - whats the worst that happens? you go out and buy another new one with little to no net loss... vs. you do size and wear it, realize it doesnt get enough wrist time and end up selling it for more of a loss anyway.

6 April 2012, 12:51 AM	#12
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	I had my Tag for 9 years before i acquire a Rolex. I am still keeping my Tag and wear it from time to time. For your case, I would advice you to sell it BNIB because the Tag will get significantly less wrist time. Trust us on this

6 April 2012, 12:52 AM	#13
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	I gave my tag to a family member, as I have no need for it now with 3 rolex watches to choose from each morning... __________________ -NAWCC Member

6 April 2012, 12:55 AM	#14
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Sell it!!

6 April 2012, 12:58 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Maybe your AD would allow you to apply it towards another Rolex?

6 April 2012, 01:17 AM	#16
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	TAG is a piece of junk, IMHO. Sell it as BNIB and enjoy the Sub.

6 April 2012, 01:32 AM	#17
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	I would get rid of it and use the proceeds for another Rolex. __________________

6 April 2012, 01:38 AM	#18
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	It won't bring much so keep it for a beater.......

6 April 2012, 01:41 AM	#19
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I love blue watches, if you are getting it back BNIB I would keep it and wear it If the chances of wearing it are slim to none, then trade/sell it for something you want.....maybe a blue omega

6 April 2012, 02:02 AM	#20
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,500	Sell it and wear the heck out of the Rolex...If you want a beater, get a Gshock or Timex.

6 April 2012, 03:01 AM	#22
Wacker23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn ny Watch: Rolex sub Posts: 504	I had a Tag. When i bought my Rolex the Tag went to my little brother.

6 April 2012, 04:00 AM	#23
SwissmadeTexan Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Watch: SUB LV-C/Pepsi C Posts: 423	I would sell the Tag and put the money towards a new Rolex!!

6 April 2012, 06:08 AM	#25
Watch ME! "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 191	Ok, so I'm leaning toward selling it... possibly putting the $$money$$ toward the next Rolex, but that wouldn't be for some time yet. What's the best way of going about selling it? I'm not a "trusted seller" on here, but only because I've never sold anything. Recommendations??? THANKS! __________________ 116610LN

6 April 2012, 06:12 AM	#26
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I too would sell, not a tag fan but I can also see holding it for a back up. Tag does not hold value well at all so it may be a bit of a tough sell and require a good price to move it. Perhaps contact one of the trusted sellers here and see if any are interested or just post yourself in the FS section and see what happens __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

6 April 2012, 06:13 AM	#27
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	any chance that your dealer will give you store credit instead?

6 April 2012, 07:12 AM	#29
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I'm not a TAG fan, so I'd sell.. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

6 April 2012, 07:40 AM	#30
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 679	No particularily keen on the 300M Aquaracers, so I would sell it BNIB and see what you can get for it. Selling it would certainly help defray some of the acquisition cost of the Sub. I do love my 500M Aquaracer, though, so I'm on both sides of the fence. Cheers, -Marc

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