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frostie · 24 January 2008, 06:39 AM

How much money have you spend in total all these years for rolex watches? Can you come up with a number? I know that JJ and Bo are going to have a record here.

veilstylez · 24 January 2008, 06:48 AM

18 rolexes in 1.5 yr total about $101,920. But I didnt keep any of these except 3, rest were all flipped and bought other rolexes with the money.
$30,118 on 21 other watches like omegas, cartier, panerais, and chanels, all flipped except kept 2

frostie · 24 January 2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by veilstylez

18 rolexes in 1.5 yr total about $101,920. But I didnt keep any of these except 3, rest were all flipped and bought other rolexes with the money.
$30,118 on 21 other watches like omegas, cartier, panerais, and chanels, all flipped except kept 2

18 rolexes in 1.5 year

that's a lot of flipping my friend

veilstylez · 24 January 2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

18 rolexes in 1.5 year

that's a lot of flipping my friend

yeah I know....I get bored fast, then later I want it back. I just sold my Milgauss and bought another YM 16622(3rd one). I'll probably wear it for a little then sell it if I want something else.

EmailShmemail2000 · 24 January 2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by veilstylez

18 rolexes in 1.5 yr total about $101,920. But I didnt keep any of these except 3, rest were all flipped and bought other rolexes with the money.
$30,118 on 21 other watches like omegas, cartier, panerais, and chanels, all flipped except kept 2

Here's an interesting thought. Subtract that by the income you got from all the Rollies you flip? What's your out of pocket cost?

JBat · 24 January 2008, 06:51 AM

Well, I only have one, so $5400.

More to come though.

frostie · 24 January 2008, 06:55 AM

I only have 5500 euros. I bought mine 5 days ago

DS/B MINI S · 24 January 2008, 07:02 AM

Lightweight here...between $11,000 and $12,000

Thani · 24 January 2008, 06:59 AM

who cares about money as long as u got the watches??

frostie · 24 January 2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Thani

who cares about money as long as u got the watches??

True ! I was just curious that's why i asked.

JBat · 24 January 2008, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Thani

who cares about money as long as u got the watches??

You must be rolling in dough, my friend.

frostie · 24 January 2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JBat

You must be rolling in dough, my friend.

Honestly he is right. Allthough i am young for a watch like that it deserved every single penny that i spent on the watch.

SeaDwellerBund · 24 January 2008, 07:04 AM

Saved forever, got my Sea Dweller to mark a career milestone. $5375 total
Wore multiple other watches, mostly military timepieces.

mrchubbyrabbit · 24 January 2008, 07:06 AM

$4525 + 8.25% sales tax.

JBat · 24 January 2008, 07:16 AM

I agree, but I wish I had enough money to buy any watch I wanted whenever I wanted it. I'd be in heaven then!

frostie · 24 January 2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JBat

I agree, but I wish I had enough money to buy any watch I wanted whenever I wanted it. I'd be in heaven then!

If i buy another rolex it is going to be the white dial explorer II but i am happy so far with my current watch

Spark · 24 January 2008, 07:28 AM

Lots and lots and lots.................

Jocke · 24 January 2008, 07:37 AM

I never look back, only forward.

13 Rollies today and one more in about 3 weeks.

Jocke

frostie · 24 January 2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I never look back, only forward.

13 Rollies today and one more in about 3 weeks.

Jocke

What are you buying Jocke ? Please share with us

Thani · 24 January 2008, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I never look back, only forward.

13 Rollies today and one more in about 3 weeks.

Jocke

which one you getting in 3 weeks jocke?

Hamilton Carvalho · 24 January 2008, 07:56 AM

Your next watch is a GMTII C, am I right?

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I never look back, only forward.

13 Rollies today and one more in about 3 weeks.

Jocke

daveathall · 24 January 2008, 07:27 AM

£2840 Sea Dweller.

StanGMT · 24 January 2008, 07:46 AM

Let's see if anyone can get lower than me . . . .

I paid £84 (approx $168) for my 1675 SS GMT, in Liverpool, in 1967.

I then paid about £30 ($60) for the Jubilee Bracelet in 1970.

Over the 40 years my GMT has been serviced eight times at an average cost of about £100 ($200) per service - total service cost £800 ($1600).

This gives a total cost of only £914 ($1828), spread over 40 years, for owning and wearing, every day, a classic Pepsi SS GMT on Jubilee bracelet. I also own a cheap Accurist Quartz watch that I use for heavy/dirty jobs and when my GMT is in for service. This is itself 22 years old and has been a damn good, reliable timepiece - for £30 ($60)!! I have no inclination to buy another watch, not because I don't want to spend money, but because I have become very 'attached' to my GMT and I wouldn't wear anything else even if I had it!! If ever my GMT fails terminally, I will probably just get another (GMT II c), but any new watch won't have the same place in my heart as my old 1675.

Can anyone claim lower expenditure than me??

frostie · 24 January 2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by StanGMT

Let's see if anyone can get lower than me . . . .

I paid £84 (approx $168) for my 1675 SS GMT, in Liverpool, in 1967.

I then paid about £30 ($60) for the Jubilee Bracelet in 1970.

Over the 40 years my GMT has been serviced eight times at an average cost of about £100 ($200) per service - total service cost £800 ($1600).

This gives a total cost of only £914 ($1828), spread over 40 years, for owning and wearing, every day, a classic Pepsi SS GMT on Jubilee bracelet. I also own a cheap Accurist Quartz watch that I use for heavy/dirty jobs and when my GMT is in for service. This is itself 22 years old and has been a damn good, reliable timepiece - for £30 ($60)!! I have no inclination to buy another watch, not because I don't want to spend money, but because I have become very 'attached' to my GMT and I wouldn't wear anything else even if I had it!! If ever my GMT fails terminally, I will probably just get another (GMT II c), but any new watch won't have the same place in my heart as my old 1675.

Can anyone claim lower expenditure than me??

Just a question concerning the price. Was 84 pounds a lot of money in 1967?

StanGMT · 24 January 2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Just a question concerning the price. Was 84 pounds a lot of money in 1967?

Thanks, Velistko - you are right - I forgot to mention that monetary inflation has a lot to do with my 'low' expenditure. Of course, the £84 I paid for my GMT in 1967 was, in today's money, around £2,400 (I think). Also, the ealy services i had on my watch, at around £40, were more like £300 today. But my actual expenditure, in Sterling, is still as quoted. This might be a bit of a 'cheat', but I don't feel as thought I have spent much money.

frostie · 24 January 2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by StanGMT

Thanks, Velistko - you are right - I forgot to mention that monetary inflation has a lot to do with my 'low' expenditure. Of course, the £84 I paid for my GMT in 1967 was, in today's money, around £2,400 (I think). Also, the ealy services i had on my watch, at around £40, were more like £300 today. But my actual expenditure, in Sterling, is still as quoted. This might be a bit of a 'cheat', but I don't feel as thought I have spent much money.

The most important thing is that you enjoy your watch

arthur_daily · 24 January 2008, 08:40 AM

£3030 so far.......

I can see that reading posts on this forum is going to put a strain on my wallet in the future

JBat · 24 January 2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by StanGMT

Thanks, Velistko - you are right - I forgot to mention that monetary inflation has a lot to do with my 'low' expenditure. Of course, the £84 I paid for my GMT in 1967 was, in today's money, around £2,400 (I think). Also, the ealy services i had on my watch, at around £40, were more like £300 today. But my actual expenditure, in Sterling, is still as quoted. This might be a bit of a 'cheat', but I don't feel as thought I have spent much money.

Regardless, you've certainly gotten you money's worth. Great testament to Rolex quality and durability.

watchlady · 24 January 2008, 08:08 AM

I highly doubt it....your a winner there.

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Originally Posted by StanGMT

Let's see if anyone can get lower than me . . . .
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Can anyone claim lower expenditure than me??

watchlady · 24 January 2008, 08:03 AM

I just had mine insured so it came out to about $52,000 on the appraisal. I may have paid a bit less maybe 10-15% less, that is replacement value but I didn't even include sub $1500 watches which I have several.

I have 7 Rolex watches listed below and some Omegas and a JLC so far.

24 January 2008, 06:39 AM	#1
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	How much money? How much money have you spend in total all these years for rolex watches? Can you come up with a number? I know that JJ and Bo are going to have a record here. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

24 January 2008, 06:55 AM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I only have 5500 euros. I bought mine 5 days ago __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

24 January 2008, 07:02 AM	#8
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Lightweight here...between $11,000 and $12,000 __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

24 January 2008, 07:37 AM	#18
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I never look back, only forward. 13 Rollies today and one more in about 3 weeks. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

24 January 2008, 08:03 AM	#30
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	I just had mine insured so it came out to about $52,000 on the appraisal. I may have paid a bit less maybe 10-15% less, that is replacement value but I didn't even include sub $1500 watches which I have several. I have 7 Rolex watches listed below and some Omegas and a JLC so far. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

24 January 2008, 06:48 AM	#2
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	18 rolexes in 1.5 yr total about $101,920. But I didnt keep any of these except 3, rest were all flipped and bought other rolexes with the money. $30,118 on 21 other watches like omegas, cartier, panerais, and chanels, all flipped except kept 2

24 January 2008, 06:51 AM	#6
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Well, I only have one, so $5400. More to come though.

24 January 2008, 06:59 AM	#9
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	who cares about money as long as u got the watches??

24 January 2008, 07:04 AM	#13
SeaDwellerBund "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California, USA Watch: SD4000 Steel&Gold Posts: 49	Saved forever, got my Sea Dweller to mark a career milestone. $5375 total Wore multiple other watches, mostly military timepieces.

24 January 2008, 07:06 AM	#14
mrchubbyrabbit Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Watch: 14060M Submariner Posts: 27	$4525 + 8.25% sales tax.

24 January 2008, 07:16 AM	#15
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I agree, but I wish I had enough money to buy any watch I wanted whenever I wanted it. I'd be in heaven then!

24 January 2008, 07:28 AM	#17
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Lots and lots and lots.................

24 January 2008, 07:27 AM	#22
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	£2840 Sea Dweller.

24 January 2008, 07:46 AM	#23
StanGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northumberland,UK Watch: 1675 GMT Posts: 641	Let's see if anyone can get lower than me . . . . I paid £84 (approx $168) for my 1675 SS GMT, in Liverpool, in 1967. I then paid about £30 ($60) for the Jubilee Bracelet in 1970. Over the 40 years my GMT has been serviced eight times at an average cost of about £100 ($200) per service - total service cost £800 ($1600). This gives a total cost of only £914 ($1828), spread over 40 years, for owning and wearing, every day, a classic Pepsi SS GMT on Jubilee bracelet. I also own a cheap Accurist Quartz watch that I use for heavy/dirty jobs and when my GMT is in for service. This is itself 22 years old and has been a damn good, reliable timepiece - for £30 ($60)!! I have no inclination to buy another watch, not because I don't want to spend money, but because I have become very 'attached' to my GMT and I wouldn't wear anything else even if I had it!! If ever my GMT fails terminally, I will probably just get another (GMT II c), but any new watch won't have the same place in my heart as my old 1675. Can anyone claim lower expenditure than me??

24 January 2008, 08:40 AM	#27
arthur_daily "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Watch: 16610LV sub Posts: 109	£3030 so far....... I can see that reading posts on this forum is going to put a strain on my wallet in the future

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