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eric23 · 1 October 2011, 12:04 PM

Good Night All,

Lately I have been waring my bigger 40mm watches and my 34mm Air-King has not seen any wrist time.

My wife wants me to sell it.

It was my first Rolex but not my first watch over 1K.

I am not sure I want to sell it because I am going to take a bit of a hit on, but it gets not wrist time and there are all lot of other watches I would like to buy. I did get a lot of ware out of it for a few years.

it it's in mint shape, I just had an mini service done on it! but I paid almost 4K (CAD) for it 3+ years ago.

Any thoughts!

Thanks,

Eric

Darlinboy · 1 October 2011, 12:06 PM

If you're not gonna wear it, sell it!

MY-WATCH · 1 October 2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darlinboy

if you're not gonna wear it, sell it!

x2

Rags · 3 October 2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlinboy

If you're not gonna wear it, sell it!

X2. Unless it has sentimental value, then keep it.

RolexPete32 · 1 October 2011, 12:10 PM

I have an Air-king as well got mine in 2007. I wear it everyday and my sub lv sits. Not sure what you should do? I have thought about selling one of my watches as well. I am unsure as well.

warren G. · 1 October 2011, 12:15 PM

For the most part, I get rid of stuff I don't use. The AK deserves to be worn.

eric23 · 1 October 2011, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren G.

For the most part, I get rid of stuff I don't use. The AK deserves to be worn.

That's true!

Like To Watch · 2 October 2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by warren G.

For the most part, I get rid of stuff I don't use. The AK deserves to be worn.

Wear it or sell it.

masterserg · 1 October 2011, 12:50 PM

Keep it mesays. It's your first!

Mrdi · 1 October 2011, 12:53 PM

Give it to your wife to wear.

eric23 · 1 October 2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

Give it to your wife to wear.

She does not like big watches her current Rolex is 26mm.

MortgageGuy · 1 October 2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

Give it to your wife to wear.

Best advise of all. If she as you said is surely not interested and you are not wearing it I too would sell it and grab something you will wear or put the $$$ somewhere else until you find another you like

FeelingTheBlues · 1 October 2011, 02:05 PM

As mentionned before, if you don't wear it you should sell it and use the money to buy something else (something you'll wear more often). As a comparison I may say I sold my very first guitar last year to buy myself a better one and I never regretted it. To me, unless it's a gift or something you inherited, you shouldn't get attached to it that much just because it's your first Rolex, you had a great time wearing it, it's time to move on to something that suits you better!

siewmaiwatch · 2 October 2011, 06:18 AM

[QUOTE=MortgageGuy;2774190]Best advise of all. If she as you said is surely not interested and you are not wearing it I too would sell it and grab something you will wear or put the $$$ somewhere else until you find another you

X2

Saxon007 · 1 October 2011, 12:53 PM

Ask your wife if she wants it, if not then sell it.

eric23 · 1 October 2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Saxon007

Ask your wife if she wants it, if not then sell it.

She wants a 29mm yachtmaster!

DolphinV8 · 1 October 2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eric23

She wants a 29mm yachtmaster!

Highly recommend the mid-size YM over that one.
You can try to sell it on here. Might not lose much on it.

Gharddog03 · 1 October 2011, 04:01 PM

Get rid of it! Buy something you would wear.

George Ab · 1 October 2011, 05:23 PM

Give it to your wife, and get what you like.

The Joker · 1 October 2011, 07:18 PM

It depends what else is in your collection and how many watches you have.

The AK is a great watch I would definitely keep and wear it.

dddrees · 1 October 2011, 08:40 PM

If your definitely not going to use it then I say get sell it.

gqllc · 1 October 2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric23

Good Night All,

Lately I have been waring my bigger 40mm watches and my 34mm Air-King has not seen any wrist time.

My wife wants me to sell it.

It was my first Rolex but not my first watch over 1K.

I am not sure I want to sell it because I am going to take a bit of a hit on, but it gets not wrist time and there are all lot of other watches I would like to buy. I did get a lot of ware out of it for a few years.

it it's in mint shape, I just had an mini service done on it! but I paid almost 4K (CAD) for it 3+ years ago.

Any thoughts!

Thanks,

Eric

Sell the wife! Keep the AK!

RolexPete · 1 October 2011, 09:58 PM

If you have a son/daughter nearing graduation, give it to them! I just had a 34mm Oyster Perpetual overhauled to give to my son/daughter (haven't decided yet).

Lol-x · 1 October 2011, 10:10 PM

Sell it quickly, and get something else before the prices rise.

Wacko · 1 October 2011, 10:31 PM

I would sell the AK and get my wife what she wanted

ersnyder · 1 October 2011, 10:46 PM

Intentionally wear the AK for a few days and if you don't fall in love with it all over again, flip it! You may be surprised.

ersnyder · 1 October 2011, 10:46 PM

Intentionally wear the AK for a few days and if you don't fall in love with it all over again, flip it! You may be surprised.

eric23 · 2 October 2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ersnyder

Intentionally wear the AK for a few days and if you don't fall in love with it all over again, flip it! You may be surprised.

I think I am going to ware it to work on Monday and see how that goes.

TSW · 2 October 2011, 06:19 AM

Why keep it if your not wearing it.

eric23 · 3 October 2011, 02:02 AM

I tried it on again today and I put it up for sale, I just lost the love!

1 October 2011, 12:04 PM	#1
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	AK - should I sell it for a bigger watch? Good Night All, Lately I have been waring my bigger 40mm watches and my 34mm Air-King has not seen any wrist time. My wife wants me to sell it. It was my first Rolex but not my first watch over 1K. I am not sure I want to sell it because I am going to take a bit of a hit on, but it gets not wrist time and there are all lot of other watches I would like to buy. I did get a lot of ware out of it for a few years. it it's in mint shape, I just had an mini service done on it! but I paid almost 4K (CAD) for it 3+ years ago. Any thoughts! Thanks, Eric

1 October 2011, 12:06 PM	#2
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,701	If you're not gonna wear it, sell it! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

1 October 2011, 12:15 PM	#6
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	For the most part, I get rid of stuff I don't use. The AK deserves to be worn. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

1 October 2011, 12:50 PM	#9
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Keep it mesays. It's your first! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

1 October 2011, 12:53 PM	#15
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Ask your wife if she wants it, if not then sell it. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

1 October 2011, 12:10 PM	#5
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	I have an Air-king as well got mine in 2007. I wear it everyday and my sub lv sits. Not sure what you should do? I have thought about selling one of my watches as well. I am unsure as well.

1 October 2011, 12:53 PM	#10
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Give it to your wife to wear.

1 October 2011, 02:05 PM	#13
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	As mentionned before, if you don't wear it you should sell it and use the money to buy something else (something you'll wear more often). As a comparison I may say I sold my very first guitar last year to buy myself a better one and I never regretted it. To me, unless it's a gift or something you inherited, you shouldn't get attached to it that much just because it's your first Rolex, you had a great time wearing it, it's time to move on to something that suits you better!

2 October 2011, 06:18 AM	#14
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	[QUOTE=MortgageGuy;2774190]Best advise of all. If she as you said is surely not interested and you are not wearing it I too would sell it and grab something you will wear or put the $$$ somewhere else until you find another you X2

1 October 2011, 04:01 PM	#18
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Get rid of it! Buy something you would wear.

1 October 2011, 05:23 PM	#19
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Give it to your wife, and get what you like. __________________

1 October 2011, 07:18 PM	#20
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	It depends what else is in your collection and how many watches you have. The AK is a great watch I would definitely keep and wear it.

1 October 2011, 08:40 PM	#21
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If your definitely not going to use it then I say get sell it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 October 2011, 09:58 PM	#23
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	If you have a son/daughter nearing graduation, give it to them! I just had a 34mm Oyster Perpetual overhauled to give to my son/daughter (haven't decided yet). __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

1 October 2011, 10:10 PM	#24
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	Sell it quickly, and get something else before the prices rise. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

1 October 2011, 10:31 PM	#25
Wacko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Ray Location: Canada Watch: DJ2,SubLVc,SubND Posts: 159	I would sell the AK and get my wife what she wanted

1 October 2011, 10:46 PM	#26
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Intentionally wear the AK for a few days and if you don't fall in love with it all over again, flip it! You may be surprised.

2 October 2011, 06:19 AM	#29
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Why keep it if your not wearing it. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 October 2011, 02:02 AM	#30
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I tried it on again today and I put it up for sale, I just lost the love!

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