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M111 · 1 July 2016, 12:30 AM

I'm about to buy my first new Rolex. I still have no idea which one, because it is an extremely hard decision. I am leaning towards the new Air King. I know, I know that many don't like it, but I tend to always go a bit against the grain.

But that is not the subject of this post. Do you think I should sell my vintage OPD Ref: 1500 with my purchase of a new watch? It is beautiful classic that is much more 'dressy' than the new sport models I am considering, so I can still see it being something I would wear on more formal occasions. Still, I could sell it and get another sport model, perhaps an Omega SMP or Black Bay, that I would probably wear more. What do you guys think?

Here's its picture:

joe100 · 1 July 2016, 12:52 AM

The new AK is fine, never apologize for buying a watch you like.

I wouldn't sell. I bought the OP39 114300 last year after selling my gold GMT Master but I always have my trusty 5500 AirKing

wuyeah · 1 July 2016, 01:05 AM

you are not gonna get much from vintage DJ. I'll say keeping the classic and save for the Air King.

The Libertine · 1 July 2016, 01:08 AM

No, no and no. Keep the vintage, save for the Air King.

M111 · 1 July 2016, 01:11 AM

I already have the funds for my new watch, and I know the OPD will probably only bring around $1500 - $2000, but I just wonder if I'll wear it enough to merit keeping it around. I guess I can keep it for awhile and see. I mean there is no rush to sell it. But at $500 or more for a service (it was just serviced), I don't know if it is something I will want to keep.

joe100 · 1 July 2016, 01:15 AM

You'll regret selling it in the long run

Shichinin · 1 July 2016, 01:20 AM

Dont sell. It looks cool imo. Save for air king.

Verdi · 1 July 2016, 01:23 AM

Buy the new watch and see afterwards. Don't decide now.

colpol · 1 July 2016, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Verdi

Buy the new watch and see afterwards. Don't decide now.

Agree

Rockhitter · 1 July 2016, 03:08 AM

I will be honest. I like your current OPD better than the new air king. Your current watch is a classic in my opinion.

ming the merciless · 1 July 2016, 03:23 AM

Most dealers over here will give you a pittance for it. Maybe things are different in the US.

Lordofrolex · 1 July 2016, 03:44 AM

I don't like selling my watches as i think every watch i even buy has a place in my collection.

wuyeah · 1 July 2016, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by M111

I already have the funds for my new watch, and I know the OPD will probably only bring around $1500 - $2000, but I just wonder if I'll wear it enough to merit keeping it around. I guess I can keep it for awhile and see. I mean there is no rush to sell it. But at $500 or more for a service (it was just serviced), I don't know if it is something I will want to keep.

If you are going to wear it then you can save it passing down to your kids.

beshannon · 1 July 2016, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

No, no and no. Keep the vintage, save for the Air King.

Agreed

rebel_1 · 1 July 2016, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by M111

But at $500 or more for a service (it was just serviced), I don't know if it is something I will want to keep.

That's exactly why I started flipping / consolidating my lower value watches.

Mick P · 1 July 2016, 05:04 AM

Chaps

Would you sell your mother when you married your wife ?

You can have both.

Regards

Mick - same old wife and same old watch and very very happy.

Sublover2166 · 1 July 2016, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

Would you sell your mother when you married your wife ?

You can have both.

Regards

Mick - same old wife and same old watch and very very happy.

No, but I am stuck living with my wife's mother and I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy!!

shs134 · 1 July 2016, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Verdi

Buy the new watch and see afterwards. Don't decide now.

Wise words. You already have the funds for the Air King so no rush to sell the OP. Own them both for a while then decide.

AJM914 · 1 July 2016, 06:47 AM

Keep it, your def going to want to change back and forth

42mm Scud Missile · 1 July 2016, 06:51 AM

I'd say sell it unless you have someone to pass it down to.

Cheers

1 July 2016, 12:30 AM	#1
M111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: John Location: U.S. Watch: 116900 Air King Posts: 46	Buying New Rolex, Should I Sell Vintage I'm about to buy my first new Rolex. I still have no idea which one, because it is an extremely hard decision. I am leaning towards the new Air King. I know, I know that many don't like it, but I tend to always go a bit against the grain. But that is not the subject of this post. Do you think I should sell my vintage OPD Ref: 1500 with my purchase of a new watch? It is beautiful classic that is much more 'dressy' than the new sport models I am considering, so I can still see it being something I would wear on more formal occasions. Still, I could sell it and get another sport model, perhaps an Omega SMP or Black Bay, that I would probably wear more. What do you guys think? Here's its picture: Attached Images

1 July 2016, 12:52 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The new AK is fine, never apologize for buying a watch you like. I wouldn't sell. I bought the OP39 114300 last year after selling my gold GMT Master but I always have my trusty 5500 AirKing __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

1 July 2016, 01:15 AM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	You'll regret selling it in the long run __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

1 July 2016, 01:23 AM	#8
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Buy the new watch and see afterwards. Don't decide now. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

1 July 2016, 03:44 AM	#12
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I don't like selling my watches as i think every watch i even buy has a place in my collection. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

1 July 2016, 01:05 AM	#3
wuyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 952	you are not gonna get much from vintage DJ. I'll say keeping the classic and save for the Air King.

1 July 2016, 01:08 AM	#4
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	No, no and no. Keep the vintage, save for the Air King.

1 July 2016, 01:11 AM	#5
M111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: John Location: U.S. Watch: 116900 Air King Posts: 46	I already have the funds for my new watch, and I know the OPD will probably only bring around $1500 - $2000, but I just wonder if I'll wear it enough to merit keeping it around. I guess I can keep it for awhile and see. I mean there is no rush to sell it. But at $500 or more for a service (it was just serviced), I don't know if it is something I will want to keep.

1 July 2016, 01:20 AM	#7
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Dont sell. It looks cool imo. Save for air king.

1 July 2016, 03:08 AM	#10
Rockhitter "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: S Central Ky Posts: 12	I will be honest. I like your current OPD better than the new air king. Your current watch is a classic in my opinion.

1 July 2016, 03:23 AM	#11
ming the merciless "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: England Posts: 459	Most dealers over here will give you a pittance for it. Maybe things are different in the US.

1 July 2016, 05:04 AM	#16
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps Would you sell your mother when you married your wife ? You can have both. Regards Mick - same old wife and same old watch and very very happy.

1 July 2016, 06:47 AM	#19
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Keep it, your def going to want to change back and forth

1 July 2016, 06:51 AM	#20
42mm Scud Missile "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Watch: 216570 POLAR Posts: 33	I'd say sell it unless you have someone to pass it down to. Cheers

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