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bodybump · 24 February 2009, 03:51 AM

This question is for eveyone..how much do you really love your watch? I see some people here showing their newly purchase watch but after 6 months I see them in the sales forum..some people here have inherited their watches from somebody and they say it was my parents first watch..so that means old generation people tend to hold their watches longer than new generation people?...I just think that some people buy it because of the hype of some models but in reality it's actually not the watch they like..any thoughts guys?

DSJ · 24 February 2009, 04:07 AM

I haven't sold any watches I've ever owned - ever... yet.

kcmo · 24 February 2009, 04:11 AM

I've bought and sold many watches over the last 10 years!

Part of it is changing tastes, and the other is the thrill of the hunt! But, I am now at a point where I feel content with what I have. I know how lucky I am to own the ones I do and I'm enjoying making memories with each

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

I haven't sold any watches I've ever owned - ever... yet.

That's excellent David..I just notice some people tend to sell their watches after 6 months of wear..I have kept 3 of mine..I only sell watches that is available ok my friends jewlery store..but I try to keep the one I bought for myself.

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

I've bought and sold many watches over the last 10 years!

Part of it is changing tastes, and the other is the thrill of the hunt! But, I am now at a point where I feel content with what I have. I know how lucky I am to own the ones I do and I'm enjoying making memories with each

I love your collection karis..and by the way letter came called them up and extended it for another 2 months..so I'm so happy..

Xenophon · 24 February 2009, 04:18 AM

More than my wife

kcmo · 24 February 2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

I love your collection karis..and by the way letter came called them up and extended it for another 2 months..so I'm so happy..

Fantastic news Oscar!!!! Hang in there

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

More than my wife

This what I called "till death do is part" hahahaha

Ogie · 24 February 2009, 04:24 AM

My Rolex was a college graduation gift....so it means alot to me. I would never sell it unless I was unable to afford food..lol God forbid that happens. My Rolex to me has sentimental value and I love it.

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Fantastic news Oscar!!!! Hang in there

I know karis..your one of the people who have kept my hopes high..love you my friend..

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ogie

My Rolex was a college graduation gift....so it means alot to me. I would never sell it unless I was unable to afford food..lol God forbid that happens. My Rolex to me has sentimental value and I love it.

I know..some of our watches has more stories to tell than our daily life ogie..I like listening to people story or history about their watches..

kcmo · 24 February 2009, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

I know karis..your one of the people who have kept my hopes high..love you my friend..

Right back at ya Oscar....

greekbum · 24 February 2009, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

I know..some of our watches has more stories to tell than our daily life ogie..I like listening to people story or history about their watches..

I bought my first watch when I was a teenager many years ago.I hung out with an older crowd and had no clue what I was buying or getting myself into.I went downtown to a local AD(I didnt know what that was then)And my friend knew the salesman.I bought a new Rolex GMT and got a deal on it than cause it had sat for 3-4 years They said I remember to me Rolex had changed the dials and than went to saphire crystal and mine was of the older type so they gave it to me for $1150 brand new.(big money for me than.)Being the dummy I was I put the watch on my wrist and told them I didnt want the box or papers etc to throw them away.I wore this watch everyday and everynight I new it was a Rolex Gmt but as far as collecting etc had no clue.Latter in life I started earning a very good living and started to read up on watches and started to collect,buy and sell and than I found out I had a rare matte dial 16750 gmt.This was in 2001 I believe.I have choosen to wear this watch forever and see how long it goes.I have bought sold hundreds of watches and have a nice vintage collection as well.But this 1 has a value to me that no other watch can have.
I wish I would have foolishly left the box and papers behind when I bought it but im sure I wasnt the only one that has done this?

yannis · 24 February 2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

More than my wife

I love women, i just like watches!

DoxaDavid · 24 February 2009, 04:54 AM

I hate to sell any watch I own as I only buy what I REALLY like. The only time I sell is if another I desire more comes around and I can't justify keeping anymore watches than the "herd" I have.

There are the sentimental ones I would never sell like my first Doxa my wife bought me for my 40th B-Day and others I like a lot but if a great deal comes my way on a deeply desired watch, I will part with another like I did when I bought my new YG GMT.

I still have the first watch my father gave me and also the one from my grandpa bought me when I was 13 so I'd say I tend to keep them. I also pretty content with my current collection so will be keeping what I got for the foreseeable future!

karmatp · 24 February 2009, 04:56 AM

I really, really like watches, I always have. I have never been able to walk by a watch display at the mall and not stop and stare, even as a little kid. It wasn't until I was in my late 20's that I started buying and selling them, mainly vintage British mil. watches., I find them fascinating, all the history and all. All of my old mil watches were all mechanical, so that is how I discovered the whole mechanical watch thing. One day I told my wife I was wanting something new, and mechanical, wearing 60 year old watches daily was getting old. So a few weeks later I took a day cruising around checking out different AD's, all different brands and really just taken it all in. I was originally looking at a Panerai because they were manual wind watches, and that was what all my vintage British mil. watches were, but the sub I saw a few hours before the Pam was really sticking in my head. That day I made a friend at a AD and I have kept in touch with him ever since, great guy and he gave my a great discount right out of the box. I have been buying and flipping different sport models ever since, just mainly trying to experience them all. I have a hard time owning more than 2 watches, I guess I am just trying to be practical, that is why I used to flip, to buy another. The real reason I turned to a Rolex was the history of the tool line, that is why I get so annoyed when people want PCL's and junk like that on the tool line, they just don't understand and admire the history like I do I guess. Seriously, if Rolex keeps blinging out the tool line, ex. GMT IIC, I will never buy a new model again, if they don't respect their history, screw them, Omega still does.
People who buy the name are petty IMHO, they are the ones wanting their watches to be shinier than the next guy, the "look what is on my wrist" Rolex owners. I am embarrassed if someone notices my watches, I wear them for me, because I love them and I appreciate the mechanical working's inside of them.

Brunotheboxer · 24 February 2009, 04:58 AM

I do love my sub but not as much as my wife.. Flame suite is on btw.

Gasoil4ever · 24 February 2009, 04:58 AM

Never sold a watch... eventually gave some...

tifosi · 24 February 2009, 05:16 AM

I have yet to sell any watch that I have bought. I guess I may be in the younger generation (not yet 30) but I only buy watches that I love. My Speedy Pro and my Seamaster Pro for Omegas and my upcoming Submariner. I had one watch given to me by my father, it is an early 90's TAG Heuer S/EL. I loved that watch for as long as he had it. My mom bought him new TAG for their anniversary so he gave me his old one. Although the TAG doesnt get much wrist time, i will never part with it. I got my love of watches from my late grandfather so I think thats why every watch I buy is a lil more special to me than just a timepiece. My grandmother always tells me how the one watch my grandfather always wanted was a Rolex. Unfortunately he never had the means to own one and passed away before he could. Now I feel like I am going to own one for him(well...maybe 2 or 3). I buy watches to have them forever and hopefully pass on...

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 05:34 AM

that's some awesome stories guys keep it coming..

chenx15 · 24 February 2009, 05:52 AM

love is a strong word. i appreciate what they signify.

LDLemu4U · 24 February 2009, 05:57 AM

Never....sold anyone of them......I have gone through something like 16 watches in my lifetime.....and I still have all of them!

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

love is a strong word. i appreciate what they signify.

And I thought now a days "divorce" is more stronger than love and more people appreciate what it signifies hahahahaha

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LDLemu4U

Never....sold anyone of them......I have gone through something like 16 watches in my lifetime.....and I still have all of them!

And. Now thats what I called a real collector!!!

HDHNTER · 24 February 2009, 06:25 AM

I like my Sub & Daytona but my GMT is the one I

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Cato · 24 February 2009, 06:32 AM

My watch grows on me with the years. My SMP I wore all through college and the military so I have a lot of memories with it. I hope to get that kind of history with my Datejust. I've never sold any watch: I dont think I have the business skills to get a fair price. I hate to haggle too.

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 06:40 AM

and sometimes it really nice to have a watch that has been pass from history to history among relatives..that's what I probably intend to do if I have kids..my Daytona will be worth more as soon as my kid turns 30.

f16570 · 24 February 2009, 06:46 AM

Never sold any off them lost a couple along the way, but that is life.

pz93c · 24 February 2009, 06:52 AM

I guess not a lot.

The only one safe from the auction block is the Bulova that my Dad handed down to me in 1990. He bought it in Vietnam in 1970.

bodybump · 24 February 2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pz93c

I guess not a lot.

The only one safe from the auction block is the Bulova that my Dad handed down to me in 1990. He bought it in Vietnam in 1970.

Now that watch has a lot memories..Nam 1970 boy I wonder what memories that watch has..

24 February 2009, 03:51 AM	#1
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	How much do you really love your watch? This question is for eveyone..how much do you really love your watch? I see some people here showing their newly purchase watch but after 6 months I see them in the sales forum..some people here have inherited their watches from somebody and they say it was my parents first watch..so that means old generation people tend to hold their watches longer than new generation people?...I just think that some people buy it because of the hype of some models but in reality it's actually not the watch they like..any thoughts guys? __________________

24 February 2009, 04:07 AM	#2
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I haven't sold any watches I've ever owned - ever... yet. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

24 February 2009, 04:18 AM	#6
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	How much do you really love your watch? More than my wife __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

24 February 2009, 04:54 AM	#15
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	I hate to sell any watch I own as I only buy what I REALLY like. The only time I sell is if another I desire more comes around and I can't justify keeping anymore watches than the "herd" I have. There are the sentimental ones I would never sell like my first Doxa my wife bought me for my 40th B-Day and others I like a lot but if a great deal comes my way on a deeply desired watch, I will part with another like I did when I bought my new YG GMT. I still have the first watch my father gave me and also the one from my grandpa bought me when I was 13 so I'd say I tend to keep them. I also pretty content with my current collection so will be keeping what I got for the foreseeable future! __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

24 February 2009, 04:56 AM	#16
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I really, really like watches, I always have. I have never been able to walk by a watch display at the mall and not stop and stare, even as a little kid. It wasn't until I was in my late 20's that I started buying and selling them, mainly vintage British mil. watches., I find them fascinating, all the history and all. All of my old mil watches were all mechanical, so that is how I discovered the whole mechanical watch thing. One day I told my wife I was wanting something new, and mechanical, wearing 60 year old watches daily was getting old. So a few weeks later I took a day cruising around checking out different AD's, all different brands and really just taken it all in. I was originally looking at a Panerai because they were manual wind watches, and that was what all my vintage British mil. watches were, but the sub I saw a few hours before the Pam was really sticking in my head. That day I made a friend at a AD and I have kept in touch with him ever since, great guy and he gave my a great discount right out of the box. I have been buying and flipping different sport models ever since, just mainly trying to experience them all. I have a hard time owning more than 2 watches, I guess I am just trying to be practical, that is why I used to flip, to buy another. The real reason I turned to a Rolex was the history of the tool line, that is why I get so annoyed when people want PCL's and junk like that on the tool line, they just don't understand and admire the history like I do I guess. Seriously, if Rolex keeps blinging out the tool line, ex. GMT IIC, I will never buy a new model again, if they don't respect their history, screw them, Omega still does. People who buy the name are petty IMHO, they are the ones wanting their watches to be shinier than the next guy, the "look what is on my wrist" Rolex owners. I am embarrassed if someone notices my watches, I wear them for me, because I love them and I appreciate the mechanical working's inside of them. __________________ My grails:

24 February 2009, 04:11 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I've bought and sold many watches over the last 10 years! Part of it is changing tastes, and the other is the thrill of the hunt! But, I am now at a point where I feel content with what I have. I know how lucky I am to own the ones I do and I'm enjoying making memories with each

24 February 2009, 04:24 AM	#9
Ogie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex SS Sub 16610 Posts: 110	My Rolex was a college graduation gift....so it means alot to me. I would never sell it unless I was unable to afford food..lol God forbid that happens. My Rolex to me has sentimental value and I love it.

24 February 2009, 04:58 AM	#17
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I do love my sub but not as much as my wife.. Flame suite is on btw.

24 February 2009, 04:58 AM	#18
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Never sold a watch... eventually gave some... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

24 February 2009, 05:16 AM	#19
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I have yet to sell any watch that I have bought. I guess I may be in the younger generation (not yet 30) but I only buy watches that I love. My Speedy Pro and my Seamaster Pro for Omegas and my upcoming Submariner. I had one watch given to me by my father, it is an early 90's TAG Heuer S/EL. I loved that watch for as long as he had it. My mom bought him new TAG for their anniversary so he gave me his old one. Although the TAG doesnt get much wrist time, i will never part with it. I got my love of watches from my late grandfather so I think thats why every watch I buy is a lil more special to me than just a timepiece. My grandmother always tells me how the one watch my grandfather always wanted was a Rolex. Unfortunately he never had the means to own one and passed away before he could. Now I feel like I am going to own one for him(well...maybe 2 or 3). I buy watches to have them forever and hopefully pass on... __________________ Russ

24 February 2009, 05:34 AM	#20
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	that's some awesome stories guys keep it coming.. __________________

24 February 2009, 05:52 AM	#21
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	love is a strong word. i appreciate what they signify. __________________ 16 GS Titles 16 AMS titles (1 short of Agassi) 23 Consecutive GS semifinals 17/18 of the last GS finals, 237 consecutive weeks #1 5 consecutive wimbledon + 1 = 6 cups 5 consecutive US open 4 Australian open 1 Sweet french open a crown for every achievement The Greatest Of All Time loves Rolex

24 February 2009, 05:57 AM	#22
LDLemu4U Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 472	Never....sold anyone of them......I have gone through something like 16 watches in my lifetime.....and I still have all of them!

24 February 2009, 06:25 AM	#25
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I like my Sub & Daytona but my GMT is the one I . __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

24 February 2009, 06:32 AM	#26
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	My watch grows on me with the years. My SMP I wore all through college and the military so I have a lot of memories with it. I hope to get that kind of history with my Datejust. I've never sold any watch: I dont think I have the business skills to get a fair price. I hate to haggle too.

24 February 2009, 06:40 AM	#27
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	and sometimes it really nice to have a watch that has been pass from history to history among relatives..that's what I probably intend to do if I have kids..my Daytona will be worth more as soon as my kid turns 30. __________________

24 February 2009, 06:46 AM	#28
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Never sold any off them lost a couple along the way, but that is life. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

24 February 2009, 06:52 AM	#29
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I guess not a lot. The only one safe from the auction block is the Bulova that my Dad handed down to me in 1990. He bought it in Vietnam in 1970.

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