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Jkidd41011 · 28 August 2013, 04:45 AM

I purchased my Datejust 16234 in October 1997. I wore I pretty much everyday up until earlier this year. My wife bought me a Seiko that a picked out to wear occasionally as a change up. I liked the Seiko so much that I ends up buying a Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Divers watch I never liked the larger watches when I was younger....but I like this one so much it's become my everyday watch.

Now I'm not sure if I should keep my Rolex and wear it or sell it?

Rolex74 · 28 August 2013, 04:53 AM

I would keep it, it's paid for and it can be used as a dress watch.

Jkidd41011 · 28 August 2013, 05:04 AM

Here are pictures of the watch. My other concern is it was last serviced in Fall '09 so that will be due again.

slvrbulletv6 · 28 August 2013, 05:07 AM

If you don't need the money. Keep it.

Thatguy · 28 August 2013, 05:09 AM

If you don't wear it, I would sell it.

GradyPhilpott · 28 August 2013, 05:44 AM

Keep the Rolex and wear it in rotation with the others.

I hear more stories of remorse from people who sell their Rolex watches than from people who buy them.

VADanno · 28 August 2013, 06:02 AM

Tough call! I'm in a similar situation, though it was a Citizen Dive Watch that has become my daily wearer. My Turn-O-Graph got a service from Dallas RSC, and now sits in the safe, along with the boxes and papers. Your watch is not likely to lose any value any time soon, so you can ponder the options without much of a fiscal impact.

kcmo · 28 August 2013, 06:04 AM

I'd suggest keeping it, even if you're not wearing it. Would make a nice 'down payment' towards your next piece if/when you decide to get something else.

Jkidd41011 · 28 August 2013, 06:16 AM

My biggest concern is sellers remorse. I'm adding a picture but its currently in moderation. If I did add another one...I'd like to move to a Yachtmaster.

KZZN · 28 August 2013, 07:08 AM

Hi,

Personally, I'd keep it. I think it's the kind of thing you'd regret, if you sold it just because you thought you didn't want it anymore - chances are you'd find out pretty quick that in fact you did still want it after all.

Myself, there have been two occasions when I've had to sell a watch for financial reasons, and I did it without any regret or remorse - taking care of your family is more important than any watch. But I'd be lying if I said I still didn't occasionally miss those watches, even though I'm at peace with my decision. If you don't absolutely 100% have to sell it, I'd advise you not to.

kilyung · 28 August 2013, 07:16 AM

Sell it

SWISSAHOLICS · 28 August 2013, 07:19 AM

I would keep it for special occasions knowing you have a Rolex for weddings, parties, etc...

RolexPete · 28 August 2013, 07:59 AM

If it takes up too much space in your jewelry box/bureau/safe I will take it off your hands.

Survivor · 28 August 2013, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Sell it

Smart man.......nothing special about that watch and it sounds like you've worn it to death. Take some money out of it and get yourself something new.........

77T · 28 August 2013, 09:02 AM

Get it serviced, put it away, and then in 10+ years your taste may change again...

jolimont · 28 August 2013, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jkidd41011

I purchased my Datejust 16234 in October 1997. I wore I pretty much everyday up until earlier this year. My wife bought me a Seiko that a picked out to wear occasionally as a change up. I liked the Seiko so much that I ends up buying a Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Divers watch I never liked the larger watches when I was younger....but I like this one so much it's become my everyday watch.

Now I'm not sure if I should keep my Rolex and wear it or sell it?

you can send it to me, I'll pay for postage and wear it for you, until you decide you want it back

Jkidd41011 · 28 August 2013, 10:37 AM

I've done some research on selling it and the prices are all over the place. Back when I had it serviced, I had the Crystal replaced (had a small chip) and some of the internal parts....in addition to the COA. It looks really good for it's age.

I also wouldn't be able to replace it right away.

I appreciate everyone's input. I've looked at this forum before and there is a tremendous amount of data and knowledge on here.

28 August 2013, 04:45 AM	#1
Jkidd41011 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: John Location: Cincinnati Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 15	Currently Own a DJ 16234....and I'm confused what I should do with it. I purchased my Datejust 16234 in October 1997. I wore I pretty much everyday up until earlier this year. My wife bought me a Seiko that a picked out to wear occasionally as a change up. I liked the Seiko so much that I ends up buying a Seiko 5 Sports Automatic Divers watch I never liked the larger watches when I was younger....but I like this one so much it's become my everyday watch. Now I'm not sure if I should keep my Rolex and wear it or sell it?

28 August 2013, 04:53 AM	#2
Rolex74 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: Concordville, Pa Watch: DSSD DJII PAM 005 Posts: 1,677	I would keep it, it's paid for and it can be used as a dress watch. __________________ My Collection.... 2012 DSSD G Series 116660; 2013 SS DJII 116300 (Stolen), 2010 G Serial GMTiiC 116710, V Serial Milgauss White Dial 2005 H Series PAM 005, 2018 Speedy Pro

28 August 2013, 05:44 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Keep the Rolex and wear it in rotation with the others. I hear more stories of remorse from people who sell their Rolex watches than from people who buy them. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

28 August 2013, 07:19 AM	#12
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28 August 2013, 07:59 AM	#13
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	If it takes up too much space in your jewelry box/bureau/safe I will take it off your hands. __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

28 August 2013, 05:04 AM	#3
Jkidd41011 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: John Location: Cincinnati Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 15	Here are pictures of the watch. My other concern is it was last serviced in Fall '09 so that will be due again.

28 August 2013, 05:07 AM	#4
slvrbulletv6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: "City of Angels" Watch: 116613LN serti Posts: 214	If you don't need the money. Keep it.

28 August 2013, 05:09 AM	#5
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	If you don't wear it, I would sell it.

28 August 2013, 06:02 AM	#7
VADanno "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: Austin, TX Watch: Rolex Turn-O-Graph Posts: 408	Tough call! I'm in a similar situation, though it was a Citizen Dive Watch that has become my daily wearer. My Turn-O-Graph got a service from Dallas RSC, and now sits in the safe, along with the boxes and papers. Your watch is not likely to lose any value any time soon, so you can ponder the options without much of a fiscal impact.

28 August 2013, 06:04 AM	#8
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'd suggest keeping it, even if you're not wearing it. Would make a nice 'down payment' towards your next piece if/when you decide to get something else.

28 August 2013, 06:16 AM	#9
Jkidd41011 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: John Location: Cincinnati Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 15	My biggest concern is sellers remorse. I'm adding a picture but its currently in moderation. If I did add another one...I'd like to move to a Yachtmaster.

28 August 2013, 07:08 AM	#10
KZZN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Cellini 5115 Posts: 512	Hi, Personally, I'd keep it. I think it's the kind of thing you'd regret, if you sold it just because you thought you didn't want it anymore - chances are you'd find out pretty quick that in fact you did still want it after all. Myself, there have been two occasions when I've had to sell a watch for financial reasons, and I did it without any regret or remorse - taking care of your family is more important than any watch. But I'd be lying if I said I still didn't occasionally miss those watches, even though I'm at peace with my decision. If you don't absolutely 100% have to sell it, I'd advise you not to.

28 August 2013, 07:16 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Sell it

28 August 2013, 09:02 AM	#15
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Get it serviced, put it away, and then in 10+ years your taste may change again... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 August 2013, 10:37 AM	#17
Jkidd41011 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: John Location: Cincinnati Watch: Datejust 16234 Posts: 15	I've done some research on selling it and the prices are all over the place. Back when I had it serviced, I had the Crystal replaced (had a small chip) and some of the internal parts....in addition to the COA. It looks really good for it's age. I also wouldn't be able to replace it right away. I appreciate everyone's input. I've looked at this forum before and there is a tremendous amount of data and knowledge on here.

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