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jimbo1mcm · 7 October 2008, 06:33 PM

Just had a nutty? idea. Wouldn't it be fun to try out another watch for awhile? We could set a limit, like a month. Strictly between TRF members, we could offer our watches to temporarily trade with another member, then we could see how we like a different Rolex, without committing. Anyone have the guts to try it? The only cost would be shipping and insurance.

Chris B · 7 October 2008, 06:40 PM

I dunno if its a stupid macho/territorial thing & perhaps I'm not as well rounded as I should be, but my son is the the only person I'd let wear my watches

C. Davidson · 7 October 2008, 06:46 PM

Similiar to a thought I had about timesharing watches.

Think about it. You get a group of say 12 guys. Each guy puts in $8,000. With the $96,000 you buy 12 watches. Every month you trade watches. For the really popular models, ie steel Daytona, but 2 or 3.

scottschoe · 7 October 2008, 06:49 PM

I was thinking about this a while ago as well. I'd consider it if the member had excellent references.

Erix · 7 October 2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

I dunno if its a stupid macho/territorial thing & perhaps I'm not as well rounded as I should be, but my son is the the only person I'd let wear my watches

x2

WatchTimes · 8 October 2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Similiar to a thought I had about timesharing watches.

Think about it. You get a group of say 12 guys. Each guy puts in $8,000. With the $96,000 you buy 12 watches. Every month you trade watches. For the really popular models, ie steel Daytona, but 2 or 3.

Sounds darn good to me if you get a good group of guys together.
Id be in for sure...
Every so often the group could get something else to throw into the pool, you would just have to have an established buy out policy set up but if anyone is up for it let me know and count me in.
They do this with exotic cars and jets now so why not some nice watches?

ashu2289 · 8 October 2008, 03:34 AM

that is a great idea

DSJ · 8 October 2008, 03:37 AM

You'd have to set-it up as a corporation with those entering in as equal shareholders. Annual dues for insurance.

Brunotheboxer · 8 October 2008, 03:38 AM

send me your watch first.

redshirt1957 · 8 October 2008, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

You'd have to set-it up as a corporation with those entering in as equal shareholders. Annual dues for insurance.

And those pesky maintenance dues, split up amongst the stakeholders. Airplane owners do this all the time, but with only one airplane usually.

chriseskew24 · 8 October 2008, 03:41 AM

I like it I like it..

ohsixx · 8 October 2008, 03:45 AM

toph · 8 October 2008, 03:50 AM

a nice concept but what happens when 3 of you want the daytona or other peice for a certain event?

And in the end who gets the daytona as opposed to the Sub considering they have all paid they same amount of money?

Lisa · 8 October 2008, 04:04 AM

I like you guys and all, and I trust most of you more than my own family.... but ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!!?

Sorry for that little outburst.

Z-Sub · 8 October 2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

send me your watch first.

that's right.

Z-Sub · 8 October 2008, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C. Davidson

Similiar to a thought I had about timesharing watches.

Think about it. You get a group of say 12 guys. Each guy puts in $8,000. With the $96,000 you buy 12 watches. Every month you trade watches. For the really popular models, ie steel Daytona, but 2 or 3.

this is a much better set up but very detailed rules need to be set up and at anytime one should have have a watch that is more than what that person put in.

Mrdi · 8 October 2008, 04:15 AM

Sheesh.
Maybe you could share sheep as well.

B Square · 8 October 2008, 04:20 AM

Well somone go ahead and start it and send me their watch. I'll play

chicagowatchman · 8 October 2008, 04:52 AM

Ok take your pick!

My watches are listed below ............................

Rolexitis · 8 October 2008, 05:07 AM

hmmmmmmmmmmm

.......NO

WatchTimes · 8 October 2008, 05:12 AM

It would have to work like NetFlix or any of the high end car clubs.
Everyone puts in a request and its done in rotation, you can only keep
any given piece for a set amount of time that way everyone gets to enjoy
and if you were last for the Daytona rotation youd be first for the next one
everyone wants....
I really don't think it would be that hard to put together (other than the legal
papers as I am not a lawyer I have no clue about it) but it could be done...
It would have to be in one country only as shipping out of the US would
just get into too many headaches with customs etc

f16570 · 8 October 2008, 05:16 AM

You wouldn't want to wear someone else's clothes would you?

erwin · 8 October 2008, 10:43 AM

Hey, I sent you a Rolex and you sent me a Folex!

Bisquitlips · 8 October 2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I like you guys and all, and I trust most of you more than my own family.... but ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!!?

Sorry for that little outburst.

Yep!!!!

mrkool · 8 October 2008, 10:55 AM

well this will not be for everyone especailly for people that will jump into a burning house and bring back the watch instead of their family :)

dukester · 8 October 2008, 10:59 AM

I like it...........count me in! The details of the idea still need to be worked out but, a great way to try out all different models.

meloncap78 · 8 October 2008, 12:33 PM

I think it's a snazzy idea!!

rocco1109 · 8 October 2008, 01:18 PM

Whatcha got?

Yume-sama · 8 October 2008, 01:20 PM

I still sleep with mine on... I don't think I'd let anybody else wear it. It was pushing it when a couple people asked me if they could just hold it.

cmr · 8 October 2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

I like you guys and all, and I trust most of you more than my own family.... but ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!!?

Sorry for that little outburst.

ok, i know she had her hands on her hips when she said that!

7 October 2008, 06:33 PM	#1
jimbo1mcm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: connecticut, usa Watch: New GMT2C Posts: 320	Lets trade watches for awhile!!!!! Just had a nutty? idea. Wouldn't it be fun to try out another watch for awhile? We could set a limit, like a month. Strictly between TRF members, we could offer our watches to temporarily trade with another member, then we could see how we like a different Rolex, without committing. Anyone have the guts to try it? The only cost would be shipping and insurance.

7 October 2008, 06:46 PM	#3
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Similiar to a thought I had about timesharing watches. Think about it. You get a group of say 12 guys. Each guy puts in $8,000. With the $96,000 you buy 12 watches. Every month you trade watches. For the really popular models, ie steel Daytona, but 2 or 3. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

7 October 2008, 06:49 PM	#4
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	I was thinking about this a while ago as well. I'd consider it if the member had excellent references. __________________ __________________

8 October 2008, 03:34 AM	#7
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	that is a great idea __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

8 October 2008, 03:37 AM	#8
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	You'd have to set-it up as a corporation with those entering in as equal shareholders. Annual dues for insurance. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

7 October 2008, 06:40 PM	#2
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I dunno if its a stupid macho/territorial thing & perhaps I'm not as well rounded as I should be, but my son is the the only person I'd let wear my watches

8 October 2008, 03:38 AM	#9
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	send me your watch first.

8 October 2008, 03:41 AM	#11
chriseskew24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: fort lauderdale Watch: Bunches Posts: 1,860	I like it I like it..

8 October 2008, 03:45 AM	#12
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	__________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

8 October 2008, 03:50 AM	#13
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	a nice concept but what happens when 3 of you want the daytona or other peice for a certain event? And in the end who gets the daytona as opposed to the Sub considering they have all paid they same amount of money? __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

8 October 2008, 04:04 AM	#14
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I like you guys and all, and I trust most of you more than my own family.... but ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!!? Sorry for that little outburst.

8 October 2008, 04:15 AM	#17
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Sheesh. Maybe you could share sheep as well.

8 October 2008, 04:20 AM	#18
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	Well somone go ahead and start it and send me their watch. I'll play

8 October 2008, 04:52 AM	#19
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Ok take your pick! My watches are listed below ............................ __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

8 October 2008, 05:07 AM	#20
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	hmmmmmmmmmmm.......NO __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 October 2008, 05:12 AM	#21
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	It would have to work like NetFlix or any of the high end car clubs. Everyone puts in a request and its done in rotation, you can only keep any given piece for a set amount of time that way everyone gets to enjoy and if you were last for the Daytona rotation youd be first for the next one everyone wants.... I really don't think it would be that hard to put together (other than the legal papers as I am not a lawyer I have no clue about it) but it could be done... It would have to be in one country only as shipping out of the US would just get into too many headaches with customs etc __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

8 October 2008, 05:16 AM	#22
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	You wouldn't want to wear someone else's clothes would you? __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

8 October 2008, 10:43 AM	#23
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	Hey, I sent you a Rolex and you sent me a Folex! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

8 October 2008, 10:55 AM	#25
mrkool "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 106	well this will not be for everyone especailly for people that will jump into a burning house and bring back the watch instead of their family :) __________________ GMT Master II RED/BLUE Submariner 50th Anniversary LV TAG Heuer Carrera calibre 16 with chrono Panerai Movado S.E

8 October 2008, 10:59 AM	#26
dukester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Los Angeles Watch: 2 SS Daytonas(W&B) Posts: 542	I like it...........count me in! The details of the idea still need to be worked out but, a great way to try out all different models.

8 October 2008, 12:33 PM	#27
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	I think it's a snazzy idea!!

8 October 2008, 01:18 PM	#28
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	Whatcha got?

8 October 2008, 01:20 PM	#29
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	I still sleep with mine on... I don't think I'd let anybody else wear it. It was pushing it when a couple people asked me if they could just hold it.

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