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MR.GMT · 17 October 2013, 01:05 AM

Ever have those thoughts about a Rolex, you've sold or pawned a few days or years back and wish you still had it. I sold my 1972 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner 3.4mil years back to a local dealer, as i realized he gave me an unfair price for it since it was really used and now it's actually worth more since it's vintage. I've owned the watch for about 7 years and it was my everyday run around and activity watch. All those memories just lost, met my wife with that watch, first question she asked me when we met was "hey, nice watch what kind is it" and that is what reeled her in.

Beef · 17 October 2013, 01:15 AM

That's a sad story, indeed! I've only traded one Rolex, a 1967 Rootbeer. It was the only watch with gold in my collection. Haven't given it another thought!

Zoran · 17 October 2013, 01:17 AM

I can imagine that it must sting, considering what you know now.

On the other hand, the memories remain (and the wife also hopefully) whether you still own the watch or not

No need to look back on things you can not change anymore, but embrace the present and enjoy it to the max!

Casey VP-26 · 17 October 2013, 01:24 AM

Lots of us have been there, done that. I sold my mint 54 corvette for $2,000.00. (Long Time Ago).

SLS · 17 October 2013, 01:37 AM

Look at it this way, you lost a watch, but gained a life partner...worth it IMO

Scott

polarinda · 17 October 2013, 01:49 AM

not yet.

rolio · 17 October 2013, 05:15 AM

Haven't experienced that yet.

Vincent65 · 17 October 2013, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.GMT

Ever have those thoughts about a Rolex, you've sold or pawned a few days or years back and wish you still had it. I sold my 1972 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner 3.4mil years back to a local dealer, as i realized he gave me an unfair price for it since it was really used and now it's actually worth more since it's vintage. I've owned the watch for about 7 years and it was my everyday run around and activity watch. All those memories just lost, met my wife with that watch, first question she asked me when we met was "hey, nice watch what kind is it" and that is what reeled her in.

Doughnut!

No, sorry!

cop414 · 17 October 2013, 05:31 AM

Sad story K. The only ones that I've ever flipped I didn't regret. They didn't sing to me and I really had no history with them so Bye Bye. The ones that I have now are here for the duration and will be passed to future generations.

jjnd08 · 17 October 2013, 05:32 AM

That fear is the only thing holding me back from flipping my Hulk...

ltmgeller · 17 October 2013, 05:40 AM

There are a few that I regret selling because of market fluctuation. I would have liked to make more $ to buy more watches.

yld2rob · 17 October 2013, 05:47 AM

Nope. Keeping all of mine and just buying more

strafer_kid · 17 October 2013, 07:28 AM

Have made a mistake or two like that, the more significant being when I traded an SD against a 1680. Both excellent watches but always regretted not holding on to it! Kinda made up for it slightly with a number of further Rolexes though, and when a nice SD shows up, I will go for it as a straight buy!

second time · 17 October 2013, 08:31 AM

Yes I made that mistake once with a Pepsi GMT, wish I'd just put it away for a few years until the love returned.

However it's a lesson learned, now I'll only ever buy quality pieces that will be keepers and hide them if ever dark thoughts of flipping creep in.

rmurphy · 17 October 2013, 08:47 AM

Stories like that are exactly why my first Rolex which I only bought a year ago, a P serial 16610 which by the way will have a few loving touches done to it on Nov. 5th in Tampa with Rikki will be my never ever get rid of watch.

rmfnla · 18 October 2013, 07:15 AM

Yeah, my first Rolex was a Sub I bought from a friend of a friend for $175 around 1974.

I think I got $900 for it so I thought I was a real hot shot...

Rolexitis · 18 October 2013, 10:04 AM

Yep!!

Bangel · 18 October 2013, 02:42 PM

I only have the one Rolex and on past form I'm quite the hoarder, so fingers crossed, I won't have to experience your cautionary tale first hand!

CWIN · 18 October 2013, 02:47 PM

I regret letting one go. Think about it from time to time.

DCheeta · 18 October 2013, 04:04 PM

Kind of. I flipped a 5513 for my 14060 about 13 years ago. I love my 14060 and will never part with it, so I can't say that I actually regret it...but damn, I'd love that have that 5513 back again.

MitchSteel · 18 October 2013, 09:55 PM

I hear ya.Years ago, I sold a 50's vintage Air King Explorer dial to fund a different watch, a Tag maybe

that was in the mid 90's.Still regret it, as I can't find one.

Jason71 · 18 October 2013, 10:16 PM

I haven't ever sold a Rolex, but I have traded 2 for other Rolex watches. Interestingly, both that were traded were 16600 SDs. I love a SD and still have 2 plus a DSSD. I also love the two Rolex watches that I got in trade. However, I will try to NEVER let another Rolex go for any reason unless it goes to one of my kids or my wife.

bonbonson · 18 October 2013, 11:04 PM

Not really flip or sell any but i always think about those watches of my parents that looked so cool whenI was young but now never see them. Thats life!

sea-dweller · 19 October 2013, 01:06 AM

Sold a 16750 which I miss and a 16200 DJ, which I "kinda miss" (not a big DJ fan). Both have gone up a lot in price recently, since I sold them in 2007 (during the recession).

jtgilbert · 12 December 2013, 02:21 AM

sold a 16710 with both the coke and the black bezel to a fellow enthusiast, miss that one a little but it funded my 14060 which i love a little more so...

james1787 · 12 December 2013, 03:25 AM

Not with a watch but I've sold a few things and regretted selling them sometimes later.

Nissanzx1 · 12 December 2013, 03:26 AM

16750 GMT and 18038 President I regret selling. Sold the president to purchase a house (which I later took a $20K bath on).

I am trying to take a more measured approach to collecting. Growing the collection slowly, so I don't use all my spare cash for collecting (thereby increasing the chances I need to sell one).

GH

joere · 12 December 2013, 06:47 AM

Got a SS Daytona at MSRP in 1996. Sat in safe. Flipped it for enough to get a mint 14060 with the profit. Daily wearer. Free is good. No regrets even though the Daytona will likely go up and up.

jhcam8 · 12 December 2013, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR.GMT

Ever have those thoughts about a Rolex, you've sold or pawned a few days or years back and wish you still had it. I sold my 1972 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner 3.4mil years back to a local dealer, as i realized he gave me an unfair price for it since it was really used and now it's actually worth more since it's vintage. I've owned the watch for about 7 years and it was my everyday run around and activity watch. All those memories just lost, met my wife with that watch, first question she asked me when we met was "hey, nice watch what kind is it" and that is what reeled her in.

Similar, sad tale for me as well.

datejust24 · 12 December 2013, 07:33 AM

the only watch I regret selling was my first ever Rolex...was a DJ from '79...I had it serviced and sold it for triple what I paid for it but I still miss it :/

17 October 2013, 01:05 AM	#1
MR.GMT Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Watch Island Watch: GMT Nato Strap Posts: 122	Thoughts of that old Rolex... Ever have those thoughts about a Rolex, you've sold or pawned a few days or years back and wish you still had it. I sold my 1972 Rolex 1680 Red Submariner 3.4mil years back to a local dealer, as i realized he gave me an unfair price for it since it was really used and now it's actually worth more since it's vintage. I've owned the watch for about 7 years and it was my everyday run around and activity watch. All those memories just lost, met my wife with that watch, first question she asked me when we met was "hey, nice watch what kind is it" and that is what reeled her in.

17 October 2013, 01:15 AM	#2
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	That's a sad story, indeed! I've only traded one Rolex, a 1967 Rootbeer. It was the only watch with gold in my collection. Haven't given it another thought! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

17 October 2013, 01:37 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Look at it this way, you lost a watch, but gained a life partner...worth it IMO Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

17 October 2013, 05:15 AM	#7
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Haven't experienced that yet. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

17 October 2013, 05:31 AM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Sad story K. The only ones that I've ever flipped I didn't regret. They didn't sing to me and I really had no history with them so Bye Bye. The ones that I have now are here for the duration and will be passed to future generations. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

17 October 2013, 01:17 AM	#3
Zoran "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Zoran Location: EU Watch: 1655 Mark 1 Posts: 1,010	I can imagine that it must sting, considering what you know now. On the other hand, the memories remain (and the wife also hopefully) whether you still own the watch or not No need to look back on things you can not change anymore, but embrace the present and enjoy it to the max!

17 October 2013, 01:24 AM	#4
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Lots of us have been there, done that. I sold my mint 54 corvette for $2,000.00. (Long Time Ago).

17 October 2013, 01:49 AM	#6
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	not yet.

17 October 2013, 05:32 AM	#10
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	That fear is the only thing holding me back from flipping my Hulk...

17 October 2013, 05:40 AM	#11
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	There are a few that I regret selling because of market fluctuation. I would have liked to make more $ to buy more watches.

17 October 2013, 05:47 AM	#12
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	Nope. Keeping all of mine and just buying more __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

17 October 2013, 07:28 AM	#13
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Have made a mistake or two like that, the more significant being when I traded an SD against a 1680. Both excellent watches but always regretted not holding on to it! Kinda made up for it slightly with a number of further Rolexes though, and when a nice SD shows up, I will go for it as a straight buy!

17 October 2013, 08:31 AM	#14
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	Yes I made that mistake once with a Pepsi GMT, wish I'd just put it away for a few years until the love returned. However it's a lesson learned, now I'll only ever buy quality pieces that will be keepers and hide them if ever dark thoughts of flipping creep in.

17 October 2013, 08:47 AM	#15
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	Stories like that are exactly why my first Rolex which I only bought a year ago, a P serial 16610 which by the way will have a few loving touches done to it on Nov. 5th in Tampa with Rikki will be my never ever get rid of watch.

18 October 2013, 07:15 AM	#16
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Yeah, my first Rolex was a Sub I bought from a friend of a friend for $175 around 1974. I think I got $900 for it so I thought I was a real hot shot... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

18 October 2013, 10:04 AM	#17
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Yep!!

18 October 2013, 02:42 PM	#18
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I only have the one Rolex and on past form I'm quite the hoarder, so fingers crossed, I won't have to experience your cautionary tale first hand!

18 October 2013, 02:47 PM	#19
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I regret letting one go. Think about it from time to time. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

18 October 2013, 04:04 PM	#20
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Kind of. I flipped a 5513 for my 14060 about 13 years ago. I love my 14060 and will never part with it, so I can't say that I actually regret it...but damn, I'd love that have that 5513 back again.

18 October 2013, 09:55 PM	#21
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	I hear ya.Years ago, I sold a 50's vintage Air King Explorer dial to fund a different watch, a Tag maybethat was in the mid 90's.Still regret it, as I can't find one.

18 October 2013, 10:16 PM	#22
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I haven't ever sold a Rolex, but I have traded 2 for other Rolex watches. Interestingly, both that were traded were 16600 SDs. I love a SD and still have 2 plus a DSSD. I also love the two Rolex watches that I got in trade. However, I will try to NEVER let another Rolex go for any reason unless it goes to one of my kids or my wife. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

18 October 2013, 11:04 PM	#23
bonbonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: philippines Posts: 387	Not really flip or sell any but i always think about those watches of my parents that looked so cool whenI was young but now never see them. Thats life!

19 October 2013, 01:06 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sold a 16750 which I miss and a 16200 DJ, which I "kinda miss" (not a big DJ fan). Both have gone up a lot in price recently, since I sold them in 2007 (during the recession).

12 December 2013, 02:21 AM	#25
jtgilbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: des moines, ia Watch: Rolex 16600 Posts: 15	sold a 16710 with both the coke and the black bezel to a fellow enthusiast, miss that one a little but it funded my 14060 which i love a little more so...

12 December 2013, 03:25 AM	#26
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	Not with a watch but I've sold a few things and regretted selling them sometimes later.

12 December 2013, 03:26 AM	#27
Nissanzx1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Grant Holthaus Location: Kansas Watch: Rolex Most Days... Posts: 237	16750 GMT and 18038 President I regret selling. Sold the president to purchase a house (which I later took a $20K bath on). I am trying to take a more measured approach to collecting. Growing the collection slowly, so I don't use all my spare cash for collecting (thereby increasing the chances I need to sell one). GH

12 December 2013, 06:47 AM	#28
joere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: usa Posts: 36	Got a SS Daytona at MSRP in 1996. Sat in safe. Flipped it for enough to get a mint 14060 with the profit. Daily wearer. Free is good. No regrets even though the Daytona will likely go up and up.

12 December 2013, 07:33 AM	#30
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	the only watch I regret selling was my first ever Rolex...was a DJ from '79...I had it serviced and sold it for triple what I paid for it but I still miss it :/

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