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johneh · 9 April 2015, 11:19 PM

About a month and a half back I decided I was bored with my 114060 so I sent it packing to a very happy new owner. I've regretted it ever since, in fact it's the only flip I've made that I really wish I didn't do.

I was toying with the idea up picking up another one to fill the void, but with an upcoming wedding I just couldn't justify the additional cost. Fast forward to Tuesday. The guy I sold it to contacted me and said he had to sell it for personal reasons and wanted to know if I wanted it back. I quickly flipped a Planet Ocean I had to offset some costs, and wired him the money last night! He only wore it a handful of times and it's pretty much in the same condition as it was when it left me.

I'ts currently at FedEx out in Vancouver, and it will be back in my hands tomorrow around lunch time. I'm super happy to get my first Rolex back. I shouldn't have let it go to begin with, and I won't be making that mistake again.

Chadridv · 9 April 2015, 11:23 PM

Nice story! Glad your watch is coming home, and congrats on the wedding. Now let's hope not to see a thread titled "Flipped my Planet Ocean" in a couple months! ;)

busytimmy · 9 April 2015, 11:27 PM

Good you're getting it back. Perfect first Roles. Congrats on the wedding!

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johneh · 9 April 2015, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Nice story! Glad your watch is coming home, and congrats on the wedding. Now let's hope not to see a thread titled "Flipped my Planet Ocean" in a couple months! ;)

Thank you. I can assure you that there will not be a thread with that title...from me anyway!

Zuger · 9 April 2015, 11:29 PM

The prodigal watch returns! We all have had seller's remorse from time to time and you are really lucky to have gotten this pre-loved watch back. Show it some much deserved love now and make up for lost time. Congrats on the watch and your upcoming wedding!

Urosfan · 9 April 2015, 11:31 PM

Congrats again

KBM · 9 April 2015, 11:34 PM

Lucky outcome! Glad you have it back, enjoy!

kilyung · 9 April 2015, 11:35 PM

I've done that before only to sell again! Some of us don't learn their lessons.

Hold on to it!

vitalsignsrn · 9 April 2015, 11:36 PM

What a stroke of luck! Now wear the watch for your wedding so in case you want to flip it again, you may rethink that decision based on sentimental reasons. LOL Well...that could work. LOL LOL

Congratulations on getting your watch back & the upcoming wedding. :-)

Ruud Van Driver · 9 April 2015, 11:37 PM

Good story. Glad your watch is coming home

SeaAndSky · 9 April 2015, 11:40 PM

Good decision to buy that back. That watch is the modern evolution of what a Rolex is and should be.

Ageing Orphan · 9 April 2015, 11:44 PM

Wear it for your wedding and make sure it's exposed on some of the wedding photos. That will load it with sentimental value so you'll never sell it again !!!!

kamek · 10 April 2015, 12:11 AM

What luck! Congrats!

DrThom · 10 April 2015, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johneh

About a month and a half back I decided I was bored with my 114060 so I sent it packing to a very happy new owner. I've regretted it ever since, in fact it's the only flip I've made that I really wish I didn't do.

I was toying with the idea up picking up another one to fill the void, but with an upcoming wedding I just couldn't justify the additional cost. Fast forward to Tuesday. The guy I sold it to contacted me and said he had to sell it for personal reasons and wanted to know if I wanted it back. I quickly flipped a Planet Ocean I had to offset some costs, and wired him the money last night! He only wore it a handful of times and it's pretty much in the same condition as it was when it left me.

I'ts currently at FedEx out in Vancouver, and it will be back in my hands tomorrow around lunch time. I'm super happy to get my first Rolex back. I shouldn't have let it go to begin with, and I won't be making that mistake again.

That's awesome! I think we've all flipped watches, only to regret our decision down the road. I'm happy for you that you were able to get it back. Just a suggestion, get your wedding date engraved on the back and wear it for the ceremony, You'll never want to sell it again. Congrats on your wedding, may God bless you both with good health, prosperity and happiness!

watchwatcher · 10 April 2015, 12:29 AM

Congrats!

SemperFi · 10 April 2015, 12:44 AM

Congrats on getting your Sub back and on your upcoming wedding. I'm sure it means more to you to have your actual watch back instead of a same model replacement.

cop414 · 10 April 2015, 12:49 AM

Wow, you were lucky, congratulations! Lesson learned I hope!

The Sub-lime One · 10 April 2015, 12:50 AM

Look forward to the incoming thread!

RMC12 · 10 April 2015, 12:56 AM

It's always nice when they return to the nest!! Great story!

dukerules · 10 April 2015, 01:07 AM

The 114060 is tremendous. I'm a huge Sea-Dweller fan, and have been tempted to flip it to get a 116600, but I think I like the 114060 more. It doesn't get any better in terms of modern Rolex IMO.

FTX I · 10 April 2015, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I've done that before only to sell again! Some of us don't learn their lessons.

Hold on to it!

Exactly. Never again. Good luck OP

luvsub · 10 April 2015, 01:36 AM

Great decision!

ericg · 10 April 2015, 01:41 AM

I flipped my 2 yr old SubC recently with the same reservations you had. I knew it was a bad decision. Just bought a new one from DavidSW to ease my pain. I will not flip this one

lmcgbaj · 10 April 2015, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

I've done that before only to sell again! Some of us don't learn their lessons.

Hold on to it!

I have done it 3 times. It seems I never learn.

sea-dweller · 10 April 2015, 02:54 AM

Great!

travisb · 10 April 2015, 02:57 AM

Meant to be and a lesson learned!

Eric Chan · 10 April 2015, 04:23 AM

Glad it worked out. That does not happen often. Just make sure you hang on to it this time. The 114060 is an amazing watch. It should be part of every collection.

mjclark32 · 10 April 2015, 04:25 AM

That's great that you're getting your original back, congrats!

johneh · 10 April 2015, 05:36 AM

Thanks everyone. I definitely learned my lesson (I hope). I'll have to take some shots after I size it up tomorrow when it comes in.

It's almost like my foolishness was erased when this came full circle.

brandrea · 10 April 2015, 05:39 AM

Can't wait for the reunion photos

9 April 2015, 11:19 PM	#1
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	Flipped my 114060... About a month and a half back I decided I was bored with my 114060 so I sent it packing to a very happy new owner. I've regretted it ever since, in fact it's the only flip I've made that I really wish I didn't do. I was toying with the idea up picking up another one to fill the void, but with an upcoming wedding I just couldn't justify the additional cost. Fast forward to Tuesday. The guy I sold it to contacted me and said he had to sell it for personal reasons and wanted to know if I wanted it back. I quickly flipped a Planet Ocean I had to offset some costs, and wired him the money last night! He only wore it a handful of times and it's pretty much in the same condition as it was when it left me. I'ts currently at FedEx out in Vancouver, and it will be back in my hands tomorrow around lunch time. I'm super happy to get my first Rolex back. I shouldn't have let it go to begin with, and I won't be making that mistake again.

9 April 2015, 11:37 PM	#10
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Good story. Glad your watch is coming home __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 April 2015, 12:49 AM	#17
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Wow, you were lucky, congratulations! Lesson learned I hope! __________________ 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

10 April 2015, 01:07 AM	#20
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	The 114060 is tremendous. I'm a huge Sea-Dweller fan, and have been tempted to flip it to get a 116600, but I think I like the 114060 more. It doesn't get any better in terms of modern Rolex IMO. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

10 April 2015, 02:54 AM	#25
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

9 April 2015, 11:23 PM	#2
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Nice story! Glad your watch is coming home, and congrats on the wedding. Now let's hope not to see a thread titled "Flipped my Planet Ocean" in a couple months! ;)

9 April 2015, 11:27 PM	#3
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Good you're getting it back. Perfect first Roles. Congrats on the wedding! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 April 2015, 11:29 PM	#5
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	The prodigal watch returns! We all have had seller's remorse from time to time and you are really lucky to have gotten this pre-loved watch back. Show it some much deserved love now and make up for lost time. Congrats on the watch and your upcoming wedding!

9 April 2015, 11:31 PM	#6
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats again

9 April 2015, 11:34 PM	#7
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Lucky outcome! Glad you have it back, enjoy!

9 April 2015, 11:35 PM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I've done that before only to sell again! Some of us don't learn their lessons. Hold on to it!

9 April 2015, 11:36 PM	#9
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	What a stroke of luck! Now wear the watch for your wedding so in case you want to flip it again, you may rethink that decision based on sentimental reasons. LOL Well...that could work. LOL LOL Congratulations on getting your watch back & the upcoming wedding. :-)

9 April 2015, 11:40 PM	#11
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	Good decision to buy that back. That watch is the modern evolution of what a Rolex is and should be.

9 April 2015, 11:44 PM	#12
Ageing Orphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: U.K The Midlands Posts: 237	Wear it for your wedding and make sure it's exposed on some of the wedding photos. That will load it with sentimental value so you'll never sell it again !!!!

10 April 2015, 12:11 AM	#13
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	What luck! Congrats!

10 April 2015, 12:29 AM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats!

10 April 2015, 12:44 AM	#16
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congrats on getting your Sub back and on your upcoming wedding. I'm sure it means more to you to have your actual watch back instead of a same model replacement.

10 April 2015, 12:50 AM	#18
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 928	Look forward to the incoming thread!

10 April 2015, 12:56 AM	#19
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	It's always nice when they return to the nest!! Great story!

10 April 2015, 01:36 AM	#22
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Great decision!

10 April 2015, 01:41 AM	#23
ericg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Thailand Watch: BLNR/SubC/SMP 300 Posts: 306	I flipped my 2 yr old SubC recently with the same reservations you had. I knew it was a bad decision. Just bought a new one from DavidSW to ease my pain. I will not flip this one

10 April 2015, 02:57 AM	#26
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Meant to be and a lesson learned!

10 April 2015, 04:23 AM	#27
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Glad it worked out. That does not happen often. Just make sure you hang on to it this time. The 114060 is an amazing watch. It should be part of every collection. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

10 April 2015, 04:25 AM	#28
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	That's great that you're getting your original back, congrats! __________________

10 April 2015, 05:36 AM	#29
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	Thanks everyone. I definitely learned my lesson (I hope). I'll have to take some shots after I size it up tomorrow when it comes in. It's almost like my foolishness was erased when this came full circle.

10 April 2015, 05:39 AM	#30
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Can't wait for the reunion photos

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