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Watchnewbie92 · 19 January 2022, 06:41 PM

Was at an AD buying a different brand of watch, and was told by the friendly salesperson that the previously empty Rolex area did have a piece available after all - after I committed to purchasing a different timepiece and casually asked if there were any SS models available. Rolex Explorer II Polar 226570

Tried it on and straight away thought it didn’t suit me at all, and turned it down

Some of my friends told me I could’ve bought it, held onto it, and flipped it a few months later as it’s a hot piece

Did I make a mistake turning this down?

mattidk · 19 January 2022, 08:32 PM

What's your own answer to this?
- do you miss the chance to flip to turn it to profit in short term then Yes
- if you already in the list for another sport model and want to ensure better chance with your AD then No
- U dislike as this model does not fit you then also No

rambo99 · 19 January 2022, 08:35 PM

you did nothing wrong, only buy the watch you want to wear.

Roger Lococco · 19 January 2022, 08:40 PM

Your friends are right in that you could have made some quick and easy money by flipping it. They are wrong in that there would have been any reason to keep it your safe for a few months.

Trusted Sellers are selling this watch for over $16k right now.

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Gekota · 19 January 2022, 08:42 PM

It depends on what your intention is.

If you are looking at an interesting piece to own and this doesn't fit your criteria, then yes, it is fine to turn it down as it isn't something you like or want, and kudos to you for giving others a chance who like it to own it.

On the other hand if you are looking at it from a "flippable" or an investment standpoint, then yes, you made the wrong decision for turning down a steels sports model Rolex (a polar as well), as the only way it is going in value is up.

travisb · 19 January 2022, 08:53 PM

Hopefully it ends up on the wrist of someone who truly wants to wear and enjoy that ExpII.

Oxfordian · 19 January 2022, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watchnewbie92

Was at an AD buying a different brand of watch, and was told by the friendly salesperson that the previously empty Rolex area did have a piece available after all - after I committed to purchasing a different timepiece and casually asked if there were any SS models available. Rolex Explorer II Polar 226570

Tried it on and straight away thought it didn’t suit me at all, and turned it down

Some of my friends told me I could’ve bought it, held onto it, and flipped it a few months later as it’s a hot piece

Did I make a mistake turning this down?

No, you did the right thing, if you didn't like the watch then why buy it and deny someone who wants it from buying it.

I backed out of getting the latest Snoopy Speedy, I received a nice e-mail from the Manager at the store to say thank you for not buying it to flip it and giving someone else the chance to own the watch.

Bill2e · 19 January 2022, 09:02 PM

You’ve done well.

So what did you get instead?

Harry-57 · 19 January 2022, 10:02 PM

If you didn't want it you have done the right thing. It has hopefully gone to a home who will appreciate it.

You obviously were not on the look out for a quick flip and a profit. Had you been, you would have bought the Polar. This behaviour is frowned on by some and might jeopardise your future prospects with the AD. This is not certain, and technically, if you buy a watch it's yours to do with as you please. It's a judgement call.

Benzsiam · 19 January 2022, 10:09 PM

I have turned it down more than 10 times in the past 2 years for some of Rolexes that I didn't love it as much (I love all Rolexes but some more than the others).

You did the right thing.

Little machines · 19 January 2022, 10:13 PM

I agree ! turning down a watch that doesn't work for you is okay! Good Job!

arcampado · 19 January 2022, 10:20 PM

You did the right thing, especially if you knew the watch wasn’t for. I’ve also turned down many watches that I’ve been offered. Better to maintain AD relationship and personal integrity than make a quick buck IMO

DJ2020 · 19 January 2022, 10:22 PM

As others have stated, You definitely did the right thing. I would never buy a watch that I did not intend to wear.

kxux · 19 January 2022, 10:33 PM

The only thing you probably regret is posting this story. Now that your inbox is full of DMs from people that want this watch asking where this was :-).

paxjedi · 19 January 2022, 10:33 PM

You did the right thing.

Someone looking for a watch like that from an authorized dealer (LIKE MYSELF!!!) deserves that watch. I wish I could buy it myself, but it is probably sold already by now.

Cigars&Watches · 19 January 2022, 10:43 PM

You did the right thing. Turning that down so someone who really wants l it to wear but it will also get you your SS Rolex you really want sooner. AD knows you’re not a flipper now

Neom · 19 January 2022, 11:12 PM

There's no mistake, it all depends on whether you need the money or not for whatever reason.

If not, then you did the right thing. If you do need money, then yeah you should definitely have bought it and flipped it later.

inadeje · 19 January 2022, 11:36 PM

It’s good that your instinct was to reject the current “layman as watchbroker” anomaly. Far too many people fancy themselves as pseudo watchbrokers these days. I’m not saying it’s unacceptable, but logic says that one cannot wander around in life seizing every opportunity to make a quick buck, primarily because if you do you’d be unfocused and dabbling in all sorts of things that you’re wholly unqualified to participate in.

Stick to what you’re good at, trained to do or qualified to do.

My 2 cents.

(Oh and welcome to the forum

)

brandrea · 19 January 2022, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Hopefully it ends up on the wrist of someone who truly wants to wear and enjoy that ExpII.

This 100%

Welcome to the forum OP

skipstar · 19 January 2022, 11:40 PM

Good for you

I have a friend that was on the list for a sub date and he was offered a LV and he said no thank you. The SA was appreciative and rewarded him with his sub and then a few weeks later with a BLRO.

GONZO2LR · 19 January 2022, 11:46 PM

if you dont like it...you dont like it...who cares what people think!!

get what makes you happy....

bluestreak · 19 January 2022, 11:47 PM

To be a bit contrary here, the next guy who gets offered the watch is just as likely (and maybe more likely) to flip it than “enjoy” it.
And buying it increases your purchase history with the AD making it more likely to get what you want in future.
And if you feel bad about selling it for profit, there is nothing stopping you from selling it to someone at your cost.

That being said, I would have bought the watch because I would have worn it, and I can appreciate and respect turning it down.

1William · 19 January 2022, 11:48 PM

The decision you made is the right decision for you. Always is, don't second guess yourself and move on to finding a watch you want to own and wear.

OG1982 · 19 January 2022, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Hopefully it ends up on the wrist of someone who truly wants to wear and enjoy that ExpII.

Precisely

Megamoss · 20 January 2022, 12:17 AM

It's better you bought the one you wanted I personally see no mistake.

watchwatcher · 20 January 2022, 12:49 AM

It depends on the one you bought.

rolexjackson · 20 January 2022, 12:56 AM

You did the right thing, leave the watch for someone who really wants it

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Robf52 · 20 January 2022, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

The decision you made is the right decision for you. Always is, don't second guess yourself and move on to finding a watch you want to own and wear.

This.

PBJ1925 · 20 January 2022, 01:23 AM

You played it just right.

Booth9999 · 20 January 2022, 01:29 AM

So, what did you get?

19 January 2022, 06:41 PM	#1
Watchnewbie92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Australia Posts: 10	Surprise offering while shopping…. turned it down Was at an AD buying a different brand of watch, and was told by the friendly salesperson that the previously empty Rolex area did have a piece available after all - after I committed to purchasing a different timepiece and casually asked if there were any SS models available. Rolex Explorer II Polar 226570 Tried it on and straight away thought it didn’t suit me at all, and turned it down Some of my friends told me I could’ve bought it, held onto it, and flipped it a few months later as it’s a hot piece Did I make a mistake turning this down? Attached Images

19 January 2022, 08:40 PM	#4
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	Surprise offering while shopping…. turned it down Your friends are right in that you could have made some quick and easy money by flipping it. They are wrong in that there would have been any reason to keep it your safe for a few months. Trusted Sellers are selling this watch for over $16k right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

19 January 2022, 08:42 PM	#5
Gekota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Milky way Watch: u wearin'? Posts: 219	It depends on what your intention is. If you are looking at an interesting piece to own and this doesn't fit your criteria, then yes, it is fine to turn it down as it isn't something you like or want, and kudos to you for giving others a chance who like it to own it. On the other hand if you are looking at it from a "flippable" or an investment standpoint, then yes, you made the wrong decision for turning down a steels sports model Rolex (a polar as well), as the only way it is going in value is up. __________________ Wait to buy, buy to wait.

19 January 2022, 10:09 PM	#10
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	I have turned it down more than 10 times in the past 2 years for some of Rolexes that I didn't love it as much (I love all Rolexes but some more than the others). You did the right thing. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

19 January 2022, 10:22 PM	#13
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	As others have stated, You definitely did the right thing. I would never buy a watch that I did not intend to wear. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

19 January 2022, 08:32 PM	#2
mattidk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: EU Posts: 373	What's your own answer to this? - do you miss the chance to flip to turn it to profit in short term then Yes - if you already in the list for another sport model and want to ensure better chance with your AD then No - U dislike as this model does not fit you then also No

19 January 2022, 08:35 PM	#3
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	you did nothing wrong, only buy the watch you want to wear.

19 January 2022, 08:53 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Hopefully it ends up on the wrist of someone who truly wants to wear and enjoy that ExpII.

19 January 2022, 09:02 PM	#8
Bill2e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Watch: SD43 Posts: 467	You’ve done well. So what did you get instead?

19 January 2022, 10:02 PM	#9
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	If you didn't want it you have done the right thing. It has hopefully gone to a home who will appreciate it. You obviously were not on the look out for a quick flip and a profit. Had you been, you would have bought the Polar. This behaviour is frowned on by some and might jeopardise your future prospects with the AD. This is not certain, and technically, if you buy a watch it's yours to do with as you please. It's a judgement call.

19 January 2022, 10:13 PM	#11
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,654	I agree ! turning down a watch that doesn't work for you is okay! Good Job!

19 January 2022, 10:20 PM	#12
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	You did the right thing, especially if you knew the watch wasn’t for. I’ve also turned down many watches that I’ve been offered. Better to maintain AD relationship and personal integrity than make a quick buck IMO

19 January 2022, 10:33 PM	#14
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	The only thing you probably regret is posting this story. Now that your inbox is full of DMs from people that want this watch asking where this was :-).

19 January 2022, 10:33 PM	#15
paxjedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Real Name: Montemayor Location: Madrid Posts: 425	You did the right thing. Someone looking for a watch like that from an authorized dealer (LIKE MYSELF!!!) deserves that watch. I wish I could buy it myself, but it is probably sold already by now. __________________ You never actually own a Rolex. Eventually your son inherits your place on the waiting list.

19 January 2022, 10:43 PM	#16
Cigars&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB Posts: 1,682	You did the right thing. Turning that down so someone who really wants l it to wear but it will also get you your SS Rolex you really want sooner. AD knows you’re not a flipper now

19 January 2022, 11:12 PM	#17
Neom Banned Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: . Posts: 134	There's no mistake, it all depends on whether you need the money or not for whatever reason. If not, then you did the right thing. If you do need money, then yeah you should definitely have bought it and flipped it later.

19 January 2022, 11:36 PM	#18
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	It’s good that your instinct was to reject the current “layman as watchbroker” anomaly. Far too many people fancy themselves as pseudo watchbrokers these days. I’m not saying it’s unacceptable, but logic says that one cannot wander around in life seizing every opportunity to make a quick buck, primarily because if you do you’d be unfocused and dabbling in all sorts of things that you’re wholly unqualified to participate in. Stick to what you’re good at, trained to do or qualified to do. My 2 cents. (Oh and welcome to the forum ) __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

19 January 2022, 11:40 PM	#20
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Good for you I have a friend that was on the list for a sub date and he was offered a LV and he said no thank you. The SA was appreciative and rewarded him with his sub and then a few weeks later with a BLRO. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

19 January 2022, 11:46 PM	#21
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,395	if you dont like it...you dont like it...who cares what people think!! get what makes you happy....

19 January 2022, 11:47 PM	#22
bluestreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,609	To be a bit contrary here, the next guy who gets offered the watch is just as likely (and maybe more likely) to flip it than “enjoy” it. And buying it increases your purchase history with the AD making it more likely to get what you want in future. And if you feel bad about selling it for profit, there is nothing stopping you from selling it to someone at your cost. That being said, I would have bought the watch because I would have worn it, and I can appreciate and respect turning it down.

19 January 2022, 11:48 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	The decision you made is the right decision for you. Always is, don't second guess yourself and move on to finding a watch you want to own and wear.

20 January 2022, 12:17 AM	#25
Megamoss Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Watch: 116500,116610 Posts: 108	It's better you bought the one you wanted I personally see no mistake.

20 January 2022, 12:49 AM	#26
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	It depends on the one you bought.

20 January 2022, 12:56 AM	#27
rolexjackson 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Jackson Location: USA Watch: Sub, GMT, Daytona Posts: 2,642	You did the right thing, leave the watch for someone who really wants it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 January 2022, 01:23 AM	#29
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	You played it just right.

20 January 2022, 01:29 AM	#30
Booth9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: California Posts: 444	So, what did you get?

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