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No regrets, but...
I have sold about 10 watches since 2004. They came from a wide variety of brands - Seiko, JLC, Zenith, Panerai, Maurice Lacroix, Chronoswiss, Sinn, and Oris. All of them were let go to create room in my collection. There were no regrets, but I was upset to see a JLC AMVOX 1 I once owned, was resold a couple of times by flippers. I could identify the custom strap I had it made for that watch from the seller pictures.
Blue
How do you feel when you SELL a watch?
We have lots of discussion here on the process and steps involved in BUYING a watch: * research * hunting * investigating * trying-on * shopping dealers and prices * waiting for delivery * insuring the shipment * unboxing the new arrival * wearing it * de...
Good question ...
On my case, I feel ... Happy that the watch went to a person that will give to it more appreciation that I was giving and also thankful that I can pay the incoming watch. Absolutely no regrets and I don't keep track of the ones that I sold (yes, I know I ...
ha! Great phrase...
I like that: A good thing about the past is that it's gone!!!!!!! Fun... and so true! S
Funny: the sole watch I regret selling . . .
. . . is the only one I turned a profit on . . . . . . and the only one I want back. :-) ...
I saw this today, Art, maybe you'd like me to bring it ...
Harrod\'s now has a vintage department, and some very nice original watches at reasonable prices, too. Cheers, Cazalea ...
Oh, man, that's one of the most desirable . . .
. . . yet obscure Seamasters ever! Looks good, Mike . . . hope you're considering this one for your collection. Wildly jealous, Art
This is my new favorite forum
Because of this post. And others like it. What a wonderful post. Thank you! I have two on deck that BOTH should be sold. I wear neither of them, but love both of them. Bizzaro. I've sold a few Rolex thinking I was over Rolex'd, only to regret later when b...
Great post
I'm glad that the question resonates with you, and welcome to the PuristS! What other things do you enjoy that has made this your favorite? On this theme, I was considering moving out a watch winder that I've had in a box for 2 years since I retired (not ...
Really good question. Unfortunately I do not have a good comprehensive..
Answer ala the watch buying algorithm.
There have been three that I've sold and regretted later...
Otherwise no bad feelings for the others, rather good ones. Needed the cash for other more important family needs, and there are always other watches to buy! 1st regret, my WG Roger Dubuis Condotierri, sold in a rash moment of despair with the company whe...
Very nice essay
Hi Very nice essay - pretty much outlining why should should NEVER(!) sell a watch - far too painful, far too much fuss & far too many possibilities regrets! Thanks for sharing Cheers JML
what a great post
Definitely strikes a chord. I guess when it's for 'upgrading' to a more desired watch, there is the feeling of being anxious that the new watch won't deliver on its promises.... That you're letting go a nice watch, for somethign that you're not sure will ...
No regrets, but...
I have sold about 10 watches since 2004. They came from a wide variety of brands - Seiko, JLC, Zenith, Panerai, Maurice Lacroix, Chronoswiss, Sinn, and Oris. All of them were let go to create room in my collection. There were no regrets, but I was upset t...
Not exactly a great feeling to sell a watch...
I didn't really need the money when I let go of some of the watches. I've sold several over the years. My first nice watch, an Aqua Terra when the co-axial was all the rave back in 2003. Those were the days. I thought the 41mm was too big for me and decid...
Thanks for reminding me, Echi . . .
. . . there is a special pleasure in giving away a watch, even if it's one that's 'past its prime' in terms of the current phase of collecting criteria. This Fortis . . . . . . was gifted to a dear friend. ...
For now, no regrets...
I was very fond of my Zenith Chronomaster XXT Open. The picture is terrible, but the design was sublime. An underrated gem, perhaps because the Nataf era at Zenith was so controversial. However, it was my first secondhand watch purchase, and I had to send...
Relieved, usually.
Historically, I have not sold a watch until I became thoroughly tired of it. By the time of sale, I just wanted them out of the house. I think my selling decisions have been good so far, as even though I occasionally look at an old picture and think what ...
I haven't sold very many, but...
but generally feel pretty good about the pieces I have sold with two exceptions: 1. a Patek 5711J 2. a Panerai PAM0237 I don't regret selling them, just that I sold them for too little.
So far so good
I've only sold twice so far, and both times it were watches of the same brand - bought one thinking I could start to like the size which was a departure from what I was usually comfortable with, ended up not liking it and selling it off, only to buy a dif...
Much of the time, I feel happy, a few times sad, and it may happen that I feel silly.
Let's face it, most of the time, when I sell a Watch, which is veeeery rare, that is because I don't wear itr anymore and that the lust has gone. So, most of the time, I am happy. Sometimes, I feel sad... I regret having let go a Watch. I had to let it go...
I suppose....
we will not see our dear friend blomman in this thread ;) :) Yes that PAM is hurting even me :) but if you think what came out of that sale...do you still regret it? As for FF I couldn't believe you did that it's proof that even Vlad is human :) Yours D
LOL about Blomman. ;)
As for the Pre V MM, yes, that hurts. On the two vintage FFs, they helped me to fund even more important FFs...Still, that hurts. :( Best, Vlad.
Are you guys talking about me ....
Behind my back again?! ;) But, yes - it's true I have not much of experience here to share.... Best Blomman
No,not at all! lol. Le...
No,not at all! lol. Le 18 août 2014 à 22:44, www watchprosite < ww[Email address suppressed for privacy] > a écrit :
Different feelings
A very good discussion, you brought up. When I buy a watch, there's always a lot of time spent on the web, in boutiques and in my head before acquiring it. So when I pull the trigger, there are good reasons. Sometimes the love goes by very soon, and in th...
Luckily....
I never had that problem ;) on a second thought it's not much of luck :) Amazing post dear Mike you are on fire Yours D P.S. Now I know why that package never arrived ;)
