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Passion4Rolex · 15 November 2008, 03:03 AM

If you found yourself in a financial crisis and had to sell most of your possesions or work like you've never worked before! Would your Rolex be in any of the categories below?

Would your ROLEX be up for sale?
Would it be the last possesion you sell?
Its not for sale no matter how hard things get!

We're all lucky to own one wether we worked for it or inherited it so THINK HARD GUYS

JJ Irani · 15 November 2008, 03:07 AM

Been there, done that.....last Jan. when I had to sell of my Bluesy to meet certain financial commitments.

JJ

wantonebad · 15 November 2008, 03:08 AM

I feel the same as JJ, family first, security second and then watches have their proper place somewhere behind. If need be nothing I own is safe from liquidation, I'll do what I have to do.

Now that said, it wouldn't be the first thing I sold

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passion4Rolex

If you found yourself in a financial crisis and had to sell most of your possesions or work like you've never worked before! Would your Rolex be in any of the categories below?

Would your ROLEX be up for sale?
Would it be the last possesion you sell?
Its not for sale no matter how hard things get!

We're all lucky to own one wether we worked for it or inherited it so THINK HARD GUYS

padi56 · 15 November 2008, 03:15 AM

Well with Rolex watches you always have liquid cash if needed.They are only watches and easily replaced when good fortune come round again.

Eli · 15 November 2008, 03:17 AM

If things go bad, I will keep only my cheapest 1000$ watch and sell all others until I get back on my feet.

I need at least one lower end one so I can know what time it is :)

JJ Irani · 15 November 2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well with Rolex watches you always have liquid cash if needed.They are only watches and easily replaced when good fortune come round again.

Scojay · 15 November 2008, 04:09 AM

As indicated... you can't eat it, but it will feed your family!
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=scojay

Z-Sub · 15 November 2008, 04:12 AM

Hopefully I have enough savings at all times but of course I can liquidate all rolexes and put in new battery for my tag.

cody p · 15 November 2008, 04:20 AM

my rolex is just a thing, i'm not attached at the hip to it; if it had to go, go it would. my casio works pretty good imho.

buz-lh · 15 November 2008, 05:01 AM

I would sell them in a hearbeat if the situation warranted it. They can always be replaced.

Nigel Tufnel · 15 November 2008, 05:08 AM

To me, unless your Rolex is an heirloom or a unique vintage model, it is just a replaceable object. I have sold them over the years without much regret. One time (long ago), I actually pawned it for a week to put make a stock investment on margin! I saw a unique opportunity and I wasn't liquid to take advantage of it. I had my watch back the next week and a few extra grand in my pocket.

pricojorge · 15 November 2008, 05:17 AM

been there plenty of times
rolex is usually the 2nd thing to go if not the first

f16570 · 15 November 2008, 05:28 AM

If push comes to shove then trust me the wife's Rollie will go.

bodybump · 15 November 2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by f16570

If push comes to shove then trust me the wife's Rollie will go.

hahahaha i agree..... my wife should go.....ooppsss i mean my watch should go...

Rolexitis · 15 November 2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I feel the same as JJ, family first, security second and then watches have their proper place somewhere behind. If need be nothing I own is safe from liquidation, I'll do what I have to do.

Now that said, it wouldn't be the first thing I sold

Well said Marc

Exactly my position on this topic.

entropydave · 15 November 2008, 08:02 AM

I'd sell a kidney for an SD or sub as it happens. My priorities are well skewed! Anyone want a kidney?
It's about the only way I am going to get one it seems.

redshirt1957 · 15 November 2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by entropydave

I'd sell a kidney for an SD or sub as it happens. My priorities are well skewed! Anyone want a kidney?
It's about the only way I am going to get one it seems.

How much for a liver? I am not a blood match with my four kids?

Spark · 15 November 2008, 08:14 AM

I would probably end up living under a bridge, but at least I'd know what time of day it was, so I didn't have to breathe intoxicating fumes over passers by as I asked them the time

Sell my babies I'd try and sell my body first! OK, OK I know I'd starve

evy411nia · 15 November 2008, 08:16 AM

I would choose to work harder, longer hours, etc... before I started selling off any of my personal possesions. I'll admit the thought has crossed my mind, but only briefly. I find that when my back is up against the wall, I can get pretty creative on how to earn more money. The way I look at it, where do I turn once all my goodies have been sold and the next financial crisis comes along?

Bisquitlips · 15 November 2008, 08:17 AM

My family comes first. Everything I own I hold with an open hand when it comes to them.

15 November 2008, 03:03 AM	#1
Passion4Rolex Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Ant Location: UK Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 94	How far would YOU go to sacrifice? If you found yourself in a financial crisis and had to sell most of your possesions or work like you've never worked before! Would your Rolex be in any of the categories below? Would your ROLEX be up for sale? Would it be the last possesion you sell? Its not for sale no matter how hard things get! We're all lucky to own one wether we worked for it or inherited it so THINK HARD GUYS

15 November 2008, 03:07 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Been there, done that.....last Jan. when I had to sell of my Bluesy to meet certain financial commitments. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 November 2008, 03:15 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,766	Well with Rolex watches you always have liquid cash if needed.They are only watches and easily replaced when good fortune come round again. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 November 2008, 04:12 AM	#8
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Hopefully I have enough savings at all times but of course I can liquidate all rolexes and put in new battery for my tag. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

15 November 2008, 05:01 AM	#10
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I would sell them in a hearbeat if the situation warranted it. They can always be replaced. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

15 November 2008, 03:17 AM	#5
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	If things go bad, I will keep only my cheapest 1000$ watch and sell all others until I get back on my feet. I need at least one lower end one so I can know what time it is :)

15 November 2008, 04:09 AM	#7
Scojay Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Scojay Location: Virginia Watch: 2007 Yatchmaster Posts: 70	As indicated... you can't eat it, but it will feed your family! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=scojay

15 November 2008, 04:20 AM	#9
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	my rolex is just a thing, i'm not attached at the hip to it; if it had to go, go it would. my casio works pretty good imho.

15 November 2008, 05:08 AM	#11
Nigel Tufnel Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 420	To me, unless your Rolex is an heirloom or a unique vintage model, it is just a replaceable object. I have sold them over the years without much regret. One time (long ago), I actually pawned it for a week to put make a stock investment on margin! I saw a unique opportunity and I wasn't liquid to take advantage of it. I had my watch back the next week and a few extra grand in my pocket.

15 November 2008, 05:17 AM	#12
pricojorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Jorge Location: Palm Beach, Fl Watch: Sea dweller. Posts: 311	been there plenty of times rolex is usually the 2nd thing to go if not the first __________________ white gold plz

15 November 2008, 05:28 AM	#13
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	If push comes to shove then trust me the wife's Rollie will go. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

15 November 2008, 08:02 AM	#16
entropydave "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Huntington, IN Posts: 680	I'd sell a kidney for an SD or sub as it happens. My priorities are well skewed! Anyone want a kidney? It's about the only way I am going to get one it seems.

15 November 2008, 08:14 AM	#18
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	I would probably end up living under a bridge, but at least I'd know what time of day it was, so I didn't have to breathe intoxicating fumes over passers by as I asked them the time Sell my babies I'd try and sell my body first! OK, OK I know I'd starve

15 November 2008, 08:16 AM	#19
evy411nia Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: John Location: Houston Watch: Sea-dwller Posts: 255	I would choose to work harder, longer hours, etc... before I started selling off any of my personal possesions. I'll admit the thought has crossed my mind, but only briefly. I find that when my back is up against the wall, I can get pretty creative on how to earn more money. The way I look at it, where do I turn once all my goodies have been sold and the next financial crisis comes along?

15 November 2008, 08:17 AM	#20
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,515	My family comes first. Everything I own I hold with an open hand when it comes to them. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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