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Kanger · 30 September 2012, 11:32 AM

My humble advice: if it doesn't have stickers still then wear it and enjoy.

vette boy 52 · 30 September 2012, 02:30 PM

I will have to agree with everyone here, wear it and enjoy it. I just purchased a M serial LV from a good friend, he wore it and I plan to wear it also. The good thing is I do not have to worry about putting the first scratch on it.

wuyeah · 30 September 2012, 03:13 PM

Just get yourself another Green bezel.

Al1969 · 30 September 2012, 04:43 PM

I'd absolutely wear it! I have one and I make it a point to keep in the rotation.
While I hope it has appreciate it to more than paid for. I don't understand the "safe queen" logic. I say life it's too short to put things off for another day. Wear it and enjoy it.

optionc · 30 September 2012, 04:54 PM

Also, remember that's the asking price. the actual transacted price will always surprise you. I'd wear it.

learningtofly · 30 September 2012, 04:54 PM

Well, I recently got my hands on a "true anniversary" model from 2003, still stickered and completely unworn. When it arrived, the plastic was off in a nanosecond and it was on my wrist immediately.

Just saying... and that was (in theory, at least) an investment piece.

impalass · 30 September 2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by learningtofly

Well, I recently got my hands on a "true anniversary" model from 2003, still stickered and completely unworn. When it arrived, the plastic was off in a nanosecond and it was on my wrist immediately.

Just saying... and that was (in theory, at least) an investment piece.

Congrats

That's the way to do it.

Hope you enjoy your LV as much as I do mine.

Rolex Freak · 1 October 2012, 12:26 AM

Wear it, enjoy it and if one day you sell it and make money, it's a bonus.

padi56 · 1 October 2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

Well, I recently got my hands on a "true anniversary" model from 2003, still stickered and completely unworn. When it arrived, the plastic was off in a nanosecond and it was on my wrist immediately.

Just saying... and that was (in theory, at least) an investment piece.

What do you mean the true anniversary model all LVs are the same except for some very very minor font details, and slight colour insert variations and case stamps.

subtona · 1 October 2012, 01:37 AM

wear it or sell it for one that you will wear

BondandBigM · 1 October 2012, 02:34 AM

I have a 2006 LV and I have worn it just about every day for the last six years, no point in buying other wise.

Enoch · 1 October 2012, 02:36 AM

When I bought mine it was for my 50th, which for many reasons I didn't think I'd get to see....

It was the first brand new rolex I'd ever bought, and it was bought to wear. The value is of no interest whatsoever, as it'll never get sold.... It'll get handed to my best friends son...

In the meantime, I wear it in rotation, but it doesn't get babied...

brettpaul · 1 October 2012, 02:49 AM

I love the LV and I would wear it...I got a random serial LV BNIB last January and have worn it alternating with the new Expy, then with the SS Daytona, then with the DSSD....now it's on 24/7!!

Its a great watch and it won't hurt the value to continue wearing it...IF it had been a safe queen you may get an extra 10% on the value in 10years, but not more IMHO.

Made to be worn...period!

Joey_V · 1 October 2012, 08:08 AM

I would wear it but I'd be careful not to abuse it.

learningtofly · 1 October 2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

What do you mean the true anniversary model all LVs are the same except for some very very minor font details, and slight colour insert variations and case stamps.

Yes, I agree with you 100%. The fact remains, though, that amongst those who specifically collect the LV the 2003's are the ones to have. And they're often kept, unworn and stickered, as investments. (Indeed, I know quite a few people who've done just that but the point I was making was that I didn't want to be one of them.)

Johny · 1 October 2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

What do you mean the true anniversary model all LVs are the same except for some very very minor font details, and slight colour insert variations and case stamps.

well said peter. cant beat a bit of internet hype.

wuyeah · 1 October 2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by learningtofly

Yes, I agree with you 100%. The fact remains, though, that amongst those who specifically collect the LV the 2003's are the ones to have. And they're often kept, unworn and stickered, as investments. (Indeed, I know quite a few people who've done just that but the point I was making was that I didn't want to be one of them.)

The one with lug hole is the all mighty collectible.

Ozzy12 · 1 October 2012, 12:51 PM

Wear it, keep it insured and enjoy it. And then in 10-20 years if you wanna sell it you'll have gotten lots of wear out of it and still profit from it.

reecester · 2 October 2012, 06:20 AM

Wear it. Life is reallllllllly short.

esm · 2 October 2012, 06:33 AM

IMO - you can't really afford it, if you bought a watch, then afraid to wear it because you think it'd get damaged and reduces it resale value...

I say wear it or sell it and invest the money in something else

30 September 2012, 04:43 PM	#34
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,634	I'd absolutely wear it! I have one and I make it a point to keep in the rotation. While I hope it has appreciate it to more than paid for. I don't understand the "safe queen" logic. I say life it's too short to put things off for another day. Wear it and enjoy it. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

30 September 2012, 04:54 PM	#36
learningtofly 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,482	Well, I recently got my hands on a "true anniversary" model from 2003, still stickered and completely unworn. When it arrived, the plastic was off in a nanosecond and it was on my wrist immediately. Just saying... and that was (in theory, at least) an investment piece. __________________ Tony

1 October 2012, 01:37 AM	#40
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,288	wear it or sell it for one that you will wear __________________

1 October 2012, 08:08 AM	#44
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I would wear it but I'd be careful not to abuse it. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

30 September 2012, 11:32 AM	#31
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	My humble advice: if it doesn't have stickers still then wear it and enjoy.

30 September 2012, 02:30 PM	#32
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	I will have to agree with everyone here, wear it and enjoy it. I just purchased a M serial LV from a good friend, he wore it and I plan to wear it also. The good thing is I do not have to worry about putting the first scratch on it.

30 September 2012, 03:13 PM	#33
wuyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 952	Just get yourself another Green bezel.

30 September 2012, 04:54 PM	#35
optionc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 10	Also, remember that's the asking price. the actual transacted price will always surprise you. I'd wear it.

1 October 2012, 12:26 AM	#38
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Wear it, enjoy it and if one day you sell it and make money, it's a bonus.

1 October 2012, 02:34 AM	#41
BondandBigM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vauxhall Cross Posts: 330	I have a 2006 LV and I have worn it just about every day for the last six years, no point in buying other wise.

1 October 2012, 02:36 AM	#42
Enoch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Posts: 294	When I bought mine it was for my 50th, which for many reasons I didn't think I'd get to see.... It was the first brand new rolex I'd ever bought, and it was bought to wear. The value is of no interest whatsoever, as it'll never get sold.... It'll get handed to my best friends son... In the meantime, I wear it in rotation, but it doesn't get babied...

1 October 2012, 02:49 AM	#43
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I love the LV and I would wear it...I got a random serial LV BNIB last January and have worn it alternating with the new Expy, then with the SS Daytona, then with the DSSD....now it's on 24/7!! Its a great watch and it won't hurt the value to continue wearing it...IF it had been a safe queen you may get an extra 10% on the value in 10years, but not more IMHO. Made to be worn...period!

1 October 2012, 12:51 PM	#48
Ozzy12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 205	Wear it, keep it insured and enjoy it. And then in 10-20 years if you wanna sell it you'll have gotten lots of wear out of it and still profit from it.

2 October 2012, 06:20 AM	#49
reecester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 401	Wear it. Life is reallllllllly short.

2 October 2012, 06:33 AM	#50
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	IMO - you can't really afford it, if you bought a watch, then afraid to wear it because you think it'd get damaged and reduces it resale value... I say wear it or sell it and invest the money in something else

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