Goodbye batman

[khalifam]

I picked him up a few days before my engagement party and wore him then... Since then it's hardly been worn and I also picked up a Tudor GMT. For some reason, I wore my Tudor GMT more than my batman... I just felt it was time to let the batman go.

I will never pay over list for a watch and so today I sold the watch at what it would cost on a jubilee bracelet to a family member.

The little profit I made will be donated to the NHS

I'll never get rid of my Hulk though - also considering adding a Tudor BB58 in the collection now.

Edit: I've always said i'll never get rid of the Hulk but last year I was contemplating on getting rid of it for a pepsi on Jubilee lol

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[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by khalifam

I picked him up a few days before my engagement party and wore him then... Since then it's hardly been worn and I also picked up a Tudor GMT. For some reason, I wore my Tudor GMT more than my batman... I just felt it was time to let the batman go.

I will never pay over list for a watch and so today I sold the watch at what it would cost on a jubilee bracelet to a family member.

The little profit I made will be donated to the NHS

I'll never get rid of my Hulk though - also considering adding a Tudor BB58 in the collection now.

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How long did you wait for this watch in uk?

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

How long did you wait for this watch in uk?

Didn't wait for it - got called in 2017 for it and turned it down then got called again for it in 2018 and took it.

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[Linuxpenguins]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Didn't wait for it - got called in 2017 for it and turned it down then got called again for it in 2018 and took it.

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That’s lucky - been waiting 16 months here

[brandrea]

Kudos for moving it on the way you did

[m j b]

Originally Posted by khalifam

The little profit I made will be donated to the NHS

Nice gesture, I'm sure that they can use it.

[Ny325]

I never was drawn to the Batman. My Submariner fills the dive watch void.

Now making a little profit on a relative, Hmmm. I know the profit was donated. However, I would’ve sold it at my cost, with no profit.

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by Ny325

I never was drawn to the Batman. My Submariner fills the dive watch void.

Now making a little profit on a relative, Hmmm. I know the profit was donated. However, I would’ve sold it at my cost, with no profit.

Thanks but the Batman cost me about £1500 less than what it retails at now. The agreement was as he couldn't get one at retail he'd buy mine at retail price with the profit being donated. Cheers fella. You try to do something nice but then there's always people who shoot you down for it.

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[Goose 104]

The 58 is a lovely watch - enjoying mine. I also love the Tudor Advisor although it is a totally different experience on the wrist to the 58. If you change your mind about the Hulk let me know!

[kieselguhr]

I am glad you are happy with your decision no sense in keeping something that doesn’t get worn

[franktehtank]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Thanks but the Batman cost me about £1500 less than what it retails at now. The agreement was as he couldn't get one at retail he'd buy mine at retail price with the profit being donated. Cheers fella. You try to do something nice but then there's always people who shoot you down for it.

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His snide remark, your virtue signalling. Let's just call it a draw, shall we?

The batman isn't for everyone, I've never had a burning desire to own one.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Linuxpenguins

That’s lucky - been waiting 16 months here

Not all about luck, much is about spend history and strength of relationship

[TankTom]

And you are telling us this story, why?

[Ny325]

I don’t see how buying a preowned watch, at current retail is a good deal. I’m not saying you didn’t do something nice, nor am I trying to shoot you down. A snide remark was not intended. You said you will never pay over list for a watch. However, you made/agreed with a relative that they pay £1500 over list, (Your list price ) for your preowned watch. I just can’t understand why pay more. I would think that a relative would prefer to pay you, your cost. This way you don’t lose, and neither do they. With that said, at least your profit went to charity. May the both of you enjoy your watches.

[Rrpdc]

I have a Batman blnr and Tudor gmt. Love both and absolutely think hulk is one of the ugliest watches Rolex has ever made. Total invicta looking color. Congrats on whatever makes you happy.

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

I have a Batman blnr and Tudor gmt. Love both and absolutely think hulk is one of the ugliest watches Rolex has ever made. Total invicta looking color. Congrats on whatever makes you happy.

I’m not a fan of the Hulk either. I don’t like that shade of green. However, Seiko has a new diver, with a matte, dark green that is just beautiful. It doesn’t scream at you. Unfortunately, I think it’s 42mm. My preference in size is 36mm-40mm.

[Halitosis]

I think the negative comments are unnecessary as without doubt the vast majority of us would have taken the chance to profit a few thousand. A good deal for the family member (relative to current used market prices) and definitely a good deal for the NHS.
Well done OP (though to be honest it was also a little unnecessary to broadcast the deed)

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by Halitosis

I think the negative comments are unnecessary as without doubt the vast majority of us would have taken the chance to profit a few thousand. A good deal for the family member (relative to current used market prices) and definitely a good deal for the NHS.
Well done OP (though to be honest it was also a little unnecessary to broadcast the deed)

I personally believe just the opposite, when it comes to selling to a relative.

[Jack T]

Too bad you never took a liking to it, I think it's a great piece, wish I could get hold of one. And good for you to make a donation.

[khalifam]

Originally Posted by Halitosis

I think the negative comments are unnecessary as without doubt the vast majority of us would have taken the chance to profit a few thousand. A good deal for the family member (relative to current used market prices) and definitely a good deal for the NHS.
Well done OP (though to be honest it was also a little unnecessary to broadcast the deed)

There's an old Arabic proverb إذا فعلت الخير ثم بثه حتى يتبعه الآخرون

If you do good then broadcast it so others may follow, but never show off or boast i.e. look at me and look at you you've donated nothing.

When it comes to charity, you should broadcast your giving so others may follow suit. But we come from two different cultures and you will probably never understand our culture (hence why you've tried to unsuccessfully invade our countries countless amount of times lol)





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[Ny325]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

I personally believe just the opposite, when it comes to selling to a relative.

I thought it must be me. Making a profit on a family member is a No, No in my book. Family is suppose to help each other.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by khalifam

Thanks but the Batman cost me about £1500 less than what it retails at now. The agreement was as he couldn't get one at retail he'd buy mine at retail price with the profit being donated. Cheers fella. You try to do something nice but then there's always people who shoot you down for it.

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Why not just have said you sold the watch and moved on from it. Who you sold it to, how much money it sold for and what you did with the money is really too much information.

[jamescarter2a]

Come on guys...

My guess is, regarding the way it went :
- OP is happy
- his relative is happy
- and the NHS is happy

Do good deeds, or don't, no one is asking you to.
But if OP wishes to talk about it and perhaps, inspire some of us to do the same in some way or another, why would anyone blame him for that..?

[Hollie_Rollie]

Awesome! very kind donation and sell to a family member.

[Tape]

[rfs]

Nice gesture giving some money to NHS.

[henrylee]

That’s awesome

[kumar75203]

I'm with you OP. Had the Batman and Hulk at the same time. Batman only lasted a week.

[Ny325]

OP is happy, and NHS is happy. However, making profit on a family member is not cool. Maybe the relative didn’t want to say anything, because he didn’t want to cause problems. Or yes, maybe he’s happy too. Seems like the relative was the one that made the donation. OP got back what he paid for the watch, so no loss on his end. The extra £1500 his relative paid went to NHS. Which was a very nice gesture.

[AK797]

Nice gesture, could teach our millionaire bloodsucking "fashionistas" a thing or two about decency.