Flipped-Regret-Re-Bought Thread!!!

[wrxsti]

Hi everyone thats right im looking for all us flippers that sold a piece for some reason then had the urge to re-buy as they so missed it!

I am proud to be part of this group, sold my dssd a few weeks ago. Enjoyed it for 2 years decided I wanted something else. I can admit when im wrong Oh how i missed the beast! The size, glidelock and did i mention the size?

A bnib dssd is on the way to me again.

Never moving this one, lets see some pics.

Here's my og dssd gone but not forgotten

[horseco]

I have never looked back on a Rolex sale/trade in. I do wish I still had the 16710 Pepsi GMT II though...

[nyyankees]

I have done it a few times and the last time it was expensive!

[bottom of the ninth]

Originally Posted by nyyankees

I have done it a few times and the last time it was expensive!

This is also what happened to me...I do not think I will let it happen again

[Kingair]

Never done it before . . .
Pretty new as a Rolex owner
And I buy the models I like so why resell them . . . .
Maybe later ;-)

[2th Dr]

Sold my GMTIIc 4 months ago... Got another one last week.

[Juggernaut]

A couple years ago, I had both a GMT II 16710 and a 16610 LV and when the tax man came a-knockin', it was time to let go of the Green Sub. I still stand behind that decision as I prefer the functionality and the flatter profile of the GMT, but I do miss that Green classic Sub. If it wasn't for the fact that prices have gone up on the pre-ceramic Green Sub, I might have been tempted to go back to it., but for now, I more than happy with my classic GMT II. I would say that I see at least 2 or 3 Subs for every GMT...I like being a little more unique.

[Adam K.]

I've done it TWICE---and in both cases was able to re-purchase my old watch from the person I sold it to!

Lesson learned, believe me. "Measure twice (maybe even thrice) Cut once."

[ufboy73]

twice with the same model watch? what was the culprit?

[wrxsti]

Originally Posted by ufboy73

twice with the same model watch? what was the culprit?

thought the grass was greener on the other side with the new white face exp 2 great watch but wasnt for me and i missed my dssd. Im waiting for the feeling of missing my exp2 which is gone now too so i can add that to this thread too!

[HL65]

Sold my 16618 YG Sub 7 years ago and bought this one back last year.

[SoftwareDrone]

I sold my white SS Daytona last year and bought a GMTIIc. I sold the GMTIIc and bought a YG Sub. Now I want that white Daytona again! Not selling the sub though...

[nauticajoe]

Let's see, an SD, Daytona, & SubC. I eventually bought them all back.

[77T]

No regrets so far but I'm not done yet.

[jizeal]

I'm with you Andy, I flipped the DSSD twice and finally decided to keep my 3rd one.

[dalip]

Same relationship with the DSSD.....it's back now. Congrats on the impending return.

[HL65]

Ps. Congrats on getting it back!!

[Tridor]

I've been toying with selling my 16700 GMT to buy a DSSD. However, to avoid flip-regret syndrome, I'm probably gonna keep the GMT.

[psv]

Don't get me started on how many times I've bought and sold the DSSD... Plan on keeping it this time though! :-)

[YoyoGift8]

bought GMT IIC 2x in a span of 2 mo. bec. I traded the 1st one. It's now for keeps!

[mikkolopez]

Not yet but i do miss some of the pieces that i sold like the 1500 with Rhodium dial, an old Day-Date that I thought was an old guys type of watch. Now I sorely missed it.

[watchf]

I put my YM plat/ss 40mm up for sale as I don't wear it much and there is a buyer wanting to buy it...the irony is at the moment I can't decide if I should sell it or not!

[topcat30093]

Had a S/S Sub date, exchanged it for a SD,shortly afterwards I realised that I missed the Sub more than having the SD, so flipped again.

Several years later, I did it again this time flipped the Sub for the new GMT IIC.

[bmwklr]

I was keeping it a secret, but sold my platty and in a week I had an updated platty with the inner engraving. It dosent feel right w/o a Rolex.

[wrxsti]

i should have re named this thread flippers annonomous!
as the first step is admitting u made a mistake then re aquiring your flipped watch!

[ikovalchuk17]

I'm on my 4th 16610LV. Maybe I'll trade it, lol.

[Touring]

Was going to start a "Flipped and regretted it thread" but a quick search revealed...someone already had! I'm a little surprised there aren't more posts though given the TRF members afflicted with "Rolex flipper fever".

Sold my 14060m - NOS!! With lug holes! - recently in order to help fund my wife's future anniversary gift.

Although I was starting to get a little frustrated by the lack of a date function and have since replaced it with another diver, I still can't help but feel a pang of regret whenever I see a 14060m. The dial symmetry, sleekness of the lugs, and a 40mm case diameter in a world of oversized watches are great features that are hard to ignore. I might just have to try and source another 14060m for the collection.

Until then, we'll always have the memories...


Anyone else had a watch they still regret letting go? Did you re-purchase it or were you happy with the upgrade/outcome?

[moby33]

Never flipped a watch that I regretted letting go...when I sell, it's because I know I'm over it and ready to experience something else.

But classic cars...that's a whole other story (and one that keeps me up many, many nights).

[AK797]

Originally Posted by moby33

Never flipped a watch that I regretted letting go...when I sell, it's because I know I'm over it and ready to experience something else.

Same here, I change my mind so often that I got a notebook just to keep a list of what I think I want and find that after a few weeks I often don't want it any more or another has taken its place. So taking my time has been the key to no regrets.

[CWIN]

I've been known to do this from time to time