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marke · 23 December 2008, 07:08 PM

Hi everyone

I have decided to sell my watch collection, this is a direct result of breaking up with my partner and i have now realised that to stand any chance of getting back together, I have to make some fundamental changes. Its bloody hard you know.....

11 of the 15 pieces I have will be up for grabs.

I have already accepted the break up was my fault and now need to get my priorities sorted and in order.

I did not realise how much she meant to me since we have split up.

So in the new year i will be listing my collection for sale. The watches can all be replaced at some later point in life ( i hope) but i am sure you will understand my reasoning.

so thats about it.

thanks to Harvey.eu, daytona boy& tony gb, for listening to me and giving me some indipendant opinions.

ArizonaHD · 23 December 2008, 07:14 PM

Keep a Sub and a Daytona at the least my friend. If you believe that she is really worth it, make the changes you have to, as to not only keep her in your heart but in your life, its just a watch, and you can only wear one at a time. Godspeed

marke · 23 December 2008, 07:16 PM

Forgot to list the collection

16610 - 1995 Box papers, complete
16610lv - 2004 Oval O box papers complete
16613 - 2002 box papers complete
1655 - explorer11 1978 - service history, box and bits etc
1680 - white sub 1979- service history box and instructions
5513 - 1986 - complete box papers receipts, service history

all these are complete and have never been worn

16600 M sea dweller
116710 m gmt 11
116400 M milgauss GV
16710 d GMT 11
16750 Explorer 11 M white face
16600 V reg sea dweller

there are a couple more that I have not lised

toph · 23 December 2008, 07:19 PM

Sorry to hear this. But I am sure you are making the right decision

moby33 · 23 December 2008, 07:21 PM

Wow...that's rough & a big step all at the same time. Obviously only you know what's best for your life & future relationships...it sounds like you've done some soul searching and believe this is the best approach.

Without knowing the ins & outs of what makes you tick or your relationships, I've got to believe there is a lot going on beyond the surface than just owning too many watches (that's not suppose to come off mean spirited...I hope you don't take it that way...I'm just trying to make the point that we all know relationships are hard and if the amount of watches we owned were directly linked to how our relationships worked out, this crazy thing called life would be pretty simple to figure out).

Obviously that's not the case and so we've got to work at relationships every day. Once again, good luck figuring things out and know that regardless of how bad things might seem now, the tough times will not last forever. Cheers.

BZA · 23 December 2008, 07:49 PM

Marke,

With a collection like that you would do well contacting the auction houses in london. There is a sale on at Bonhams on 10 March 2009. Contact them or I can give you an introduction if you like.

Best of luck

ArizonaHD · 23 December 2008, 07:55 PM

Prices would also help as a guideline

Luminor · 23 December 2008, 08:03 PM

Very sad to hear about this Mark, we know you where very fond of your collection. But i'm sure you're doing the right thing

mjtql · 23 December 2008, 09:51 PM

Sorry to hear about the breakup. Good luck moving on and good luck with your watches, whatever you decide to do.

Chris B · 23 December 2008, 10:03 PM

Its sad Mark, I can understand that you're grasping at straws looking for a reason why it happened,..........your watches are probably nothing at all to do with it.

Hope it works out for you

buz-lh · 23 December 2008, 10:07 PM

She must mean a great deal to you to make this commitment. Watches are just things in the big picture, but sharing your life with someone is much more fulfilling than owning anything. Good luck and I hope it all works out for you guys.

xbox · 23 December 2008, 10:07 PM

What to say

Difficult times for sure, but you seem to be tackling the issues head-on, which IMO is the only way.

All the best

As for your collection, I would feel like the vulture of Christmas Past ..... even for the GV

vapalux · 23 December 2008, 10:57 PM

Hi Mark

Sorry to hear about your situation. Hope it all works out for you two.

Its not much help but there are wise words above.

Si

BigHat · 23 December 2008, 11:02 PM

Advice would be inappropriate, so please just accept best wishes on getting through this and doing what you feel best with the watches.

Trurolexer · 23 December 2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Sorry to hear this. But I am sure you are making the right decision

X2!!! So sorry to hear that, Mark...

rajurama · 23 December 2008, 11:08 PM

Lets hope the new year gets your life back into gear... All the best.

Dan Pierce · 23 December 2008, 11:15 PM

Marke,
Hoping for the best results for you, your partner, and your collection.

dP

hflee55 · 23 December 2008, 11:18 PM

Hi Mark,

I hope it all works out for you & your partner. Best of Luck.

Jimbits76 · 23 December 2008, 11:26 PM

Bad news....sorry to hear about your watches Mark but they are exactly that...just watches.

Good luck with the relationship!!!!!!!!!!!

Regards

Jim

Gedanken · 23 December 2008, 11:42 PM

Sorry to hear the news, Mark. It's a tough job letting the collecgtion go, but you've definitely got your priorities straight. Hang in there!

gmt 16750 · 23 December 2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Bad news....sorry to hear about your watches Mark but they are exactly that...just watches.

Good luck with the relationship

X 2,
Best wishes Mark - I hope you get it all sorted out mate.

Mort · 24 December 2008, 12:10 AM

Marke,

Good luck on selling your collection. Watches can always be replaced. On relationships, I hope you are able to resolve the issues and live a happy and healthy life.

Best wishes,
Mort

oldrolex · 24 December 2008, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

She must mean a great deal to you to make this commitment. Watches are just things in the big picture, but sharing your life with someone is much more fulfilling than owning anything. Good luck and I hope it all works out for you guys.

X2..well said

gaopa · 24 December 2008, 12:16 AM

Marke, I join the others in the hope that you and your partner will get back together. The watches are nice, but you are right, they can be replaced. My best wishes to you in your ordeal. Bill P.

Daytonaboy1977 · 24 December 2008, 12:18 AM

All I can say is one genuinely nice bloke!!! Sincerely hope everything straightens up my good man!!!

Watches are replaceable - and I am sure you have many people on here who would aid you to replace them if needed at some point when you are ready

onkyo · 24 December 2008, 12:19 AM

Sorry about your situation. Nice collection you have. But if they must go, they must go. Take care in the new year.

ohsixx · 24 December 2008, 12:54 AM

In my humble opinion, any woman that makes your relationship with her conditional upon selling a few watches is simply not worth it. She does not love you!

Keep the watches and get another woman.

Daytonaboy1977 · 24 December 2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohsixx

In my humble opinion, any woman that makes your relationship with her conditional upon selling a few watches is simply not worth it. She does not love you!

Keep the watches and get another woman.

Hmmmm probably not the best time to voice those opinions

MrCowboy99 · 24 December 2008, 01:05 AM

Nice collection you have but you are doing the right thing. Best of luck in the new year.

mfer · 24 December 2008, 01:50 AM

I don't know any of your details Marke, but I strongly recommend talking to a professional before you start selling everything. Talking with the pro might help you realize that your watches are not the problem. I wish you all the best and let us know if there is anything we at TRF can do.

Good luck man!

Also, when I say pro, I mean counselor, psychologist, head shrink, whatever you call it over the pond.

23 December 2008, 07:08 PM	#1
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Decided to Sell My Collection Hi everyone I have decided to sell my watch collection, this is a direct result of breaking up with my partner and i have now realised that to stand any chance of getting back together, I have to make some fundamental changes. Its bloody hard you know..... 11 of the 15 pieces I have will be up for grabs. I have already accepted the break up was my fault and now need to get my priorities sorted and in order. I did not realise how much she meant to me since we have split up. So in the new year i will be listing my collection for sale. The watches can all be replaced at some later point in life ( i hope) but i am sure you will understand my reasoning. so thats about it. thanks to Harvey.eu, daytona boy& tony gb, for listening to me and giving me some indipendant opinions.

23 December 2008, 07:19 PM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Sorry to hear this. But I am sure you are making the right decision __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

23 December 2008, 07:49 PM	#6
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	Marke, With a collection like that you would do well contacting the auction houses in london. There is a sale on at Bonhams on 10 March 2009. Contact them or I can give you an introduction if you like. Best of luck __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

23 December 2008, 10:07 PM	#11
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	She must mean a great deal to you to make this commitment. Watches are just things in the big picture, but sharing your life with someone is much more fulfilling than owning anything. Good luck and I hope it all works out for you guys. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

23 December 2008, 11:15 PM	#17
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Marke, Hoping for the best results for you, your partner, and your collection. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

23 December 2008, 07:14 PM	#2
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Keep a Sub and a Daytona at the least my friend. If you believe that she is really worth it, make the changes you have to, as to not only keep her in your heart but in your life, its just a watch, and you can only wear one at a time. Godspeed

23 December 2008, 07:16 PM	#3
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	Forgot to list the collection 16610 - 1995 Box papers, complete 16610lv - 2004 Oval O box papers complete 16613 - 2002 box papers complete 1655 - explorer11 1978 - service history, box and bits etc 1680 - white sub 1979- service history box and instructions 5513 - 1986 - complete box papers receipts, service history all these are complete and have never been worn 16600 M sea dweller 116710 m gmt 11 116400 M milgauss GV 16710 d GMT 11 16750 Explorer 11 M white face 16600 V reg sea dweller there are a couple more that I have not lised

23 December 2008, 07:21 PM	#5
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Wow...that's rough & a big step all at the same time. Obviously only you know what's best for your life & future relationships...it sounds like you've done some soul searching and believe this is the best approach. Without knowing the ins & outs of what makes you tick or your relationships, I've got to believe there is a lot going on beyond the surface than just owning too many watches (that's not suppose to come off mean spirited...I hope you don't take it that way...I'm just trying to make the point that we all know relationships are hard and if the amount of watches we owned were directly linked to how our relationships worked out, this crazy thing called life would be pretty simple to figure out). Obviously that's not the case and so we've got to work at relationships every day. Once again, good luck figuring things out and know that regardless of how bad things might seem now, the tough times will not last forever. Cheers.

23 December 2008, 07:55 PM	#7
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Prices would also help as a guideline

23 December 2008, 08:03 PM	#8
Luminor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Claude Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deepsea Sea- Posts: 391	Very sad to hear about this Mark, we know you where very fond of your collection. But i'm sure you're doing the right thing

23 December 2008, 09:51 PM	#9
mjtql Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: OH Watch: Back to the Sub Posts: 207	Sorry to hear about the breakup. Good luck moving on and good luck with your watches, whatever you decide to do.

23 December 2008, 10:03 PM	#10
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Its sad Mark, I can understand that you're grasping at straws looking for a reason why it happened,..........your watches are probably nothing at all to do with it. Hope it works out for you

23 December 2008, 10:07 PM	#12
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	What to say Difficult times for sure, but you seem to be tackling the issues head-on, which IMO is the only way. All the best As for your collection, I would feel like the vulture of Christmas Past ..... even for the GV

23 December 2008, 10:57 PM	#13
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Hi Mark Sorry to hear about your situation. Hope it all works out for you two. Its not much help but there are wise words above. Si

23 December 2008, 11:02 PM	#14
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Advice would be inappropriate, so please just accept best wishes on getting through this and doing what you feel best with the watches.

23 December 2008, 11:08 PM	#16
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,090	Lets hope the new year gets your life back into gear... All the best.

23 December 2008, 11:18 PM	#18
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Hi Mark, I hope it all works out for you & your partner. Best of Luck.

23 December 2008, 11:26 PM	#19
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Bad news....sorry to hear about your watches Mark but they are exactly that...just watches. Good luck with the relationship!!!!!!!!!!! Regards Jim

23 December 2008, 11:42 PM	#20
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Sorry to hear the news, Mark. It's a tough job letting the collecgtion go, but you've definitely got your priorities straight. Hang in there! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 December 2008, 12:10 AM	#22
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Marke, Good luck on selling your collection. Watches can always be replaced. On relationships, I hope you are able to resolve the issues and live a happy and healthy life. Best wishes, Mort __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

24 December 2008, 12:16 AM	#24
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	Marke, I join the others in the hope that you and your partner will get back together. The watches are nice, but you are right, they can be replaced. My best wishes to you in your ordeal. Bill P.

24 December 2008, 12:18 AM	#25
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	All I can say is one genuinely nice bloke!!! Sincerely hope everything straightens up my good man!!! Watches are replaceable - and I am sure you have many people on here who would aid you to replace them if needed at some point when you are ready

24 December 2008, 12:19 AM	#26
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Sorry about your situation. Nice collection you have. But if they must go, they must go. Take care in the new year.

24 December 2008, 12:54 AM	#27
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	In my humble opinion, any woman that makes your relationship with her conditional upon selling a few watches is simply not worth it. She does not love you! Keep the watches and get another woman. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

24 December 2008, 01:05 AM	#29
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	Nice collection you have but you are doing the right thing. Best of luck in the new year.

24 December 2008, 01:50 AM	#30
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I don't know any of your details Marke, but I strongly recommend talking to a professional before you start selling everything. Talking with the pro might help you realize that your watches are not the problem. I wish you all the best and let us know if there is anything we at TRF can do. Good luck man! Also, when I say pro, I mean counselor, psychologist, head shrink, whatever you call it over the pond. __________________ member#3242

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