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Trurolexer · 25 April 2008, 02:03 PM

Hi, I just want to know why we flip our Rolex? How many time you already do that? Can you tell me the reason? Maybe because they not really your type or you need fresh money to get another model?
Me, already sold three watches. I sold my Panerai 112H because I don't really like the model, beside that I need fresh money to buy Explorer II. And I sold my GMT Master 1675 to bought my LV. The reason is vintage is not my thing., I'm a Brand New Type Of Guy. And the last I sold my Explorer II (yeah I know...) to get Sub ND COSC brand new M serial. I just crazy about Subs.
Can you give your reason here why you flip your Rolex? Please your reply here. Thanks Guys!!!

Best Regards, TR.

BiG JeEzY · 25 April 2008, 02:08 PM

I personally have never flipped both my Rolex watches and never will because they are both special and sentimental to me. I usually buy to own in the long run so I really make sure I want something first before I buy.

I believe that people flip watches though to do what you have done. Use the money they receive from it towards another watch. I think thats the gist of it. It can be for several reasons, they really want another watch, maybe they no longer wear the watch they want to sell, or it can be like their own little business, etc.

TR, sorry to hear you sold your Explorer II. I may be biased but it is still my favorite model in the sports line to be honest. Hope it found a nice new home!

Trurolexer · 25 April 2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

TR, sorry to hear you sold your Explorer II. I may be biased but it is still my favorite model in the sports line to be honest. Hope it found a nice new home!

Yeah Jerome, really hard decision. But after think and re-think Expy II is not my thing too. I like the model, I really do. But I can't hold my desire to Subs. Beside that me Expy is the pre-owned watch. I sold it to buy a new Sub ND COSC. Never regret it I hope. I sold it to my Brother BTW.

BiG JeEzY · 25 April 2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Yeah Jerome, really hard decision. But after think and re-think Expy II is not my thing too. I like the model, I really do. But I can't hold my desire to Subs. Beside that me Expy is the pre-owned watch. I sold it to buy a new Sub ND COSC. Never regret it I hope. I sold it to my Brother BTW.

Oh okay, good to hear the Explorer II still in the family, lol!

scottschoe · 25 April 2008, 02:33 PM

I only flip when I receive a juicy offer, and then use those funds to purchase another.

Trurolexer · 25 April 2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Oh okay, good to hear the Explorer II still in the family, lol!

Yeah, Keep It In The Family...lol!!! Thanks Dude!!!

walds11 · 25 April 2008, 07:08 PM

I usually flip to buy another watch. I am not at the point in my life financially where I can accumulate watches. Some day though :)

vukotab · 25 April 2008, 07:22 PM

Well,most of the times because I just wanted to buy another watch!
I really like Rolex watches,but I always reminding myseld that,in the end,they`re just watches!And I`m trying not to be emotionally attached for any of them...

Trurolexer · 25 April 2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vukotab

I really like Rolex watches,but I always reminding myseld that,in the end,they`re just watches!And I`m trying not to be emotionally attached for any of them...

I wish I can have a feeling like you...

vegasvince · 25 April 2008, 08:05 PM

I had purchased an Oyster Date on impulse because the AD was going out of business and I got a smokin' deal. But after wearing it for a couple weeks, I just could not get used to how insubstantial it felt. My buddy bought it from me, and that was my first Rolex I flipped. Hope to get a COSC 14060M now. I usually flip my watches that never get any wrist time.

SPACE-DWELLER · 25 April 2008, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

I only flip when I receive a juicy offer, and then use those funds to purchase another.

Same thing here. I have saved for Rolex watches, too, but most of the times I have flipped a Rolex to get another one. It's happened 22 times since 1989.

Trurolexer · 25 April 2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Same thing here. I have saved for Rolex watches, too, but most of the times I have flipped a Rolex to get another one. It's happened 22 times since 1989.

Bo, you're THE FLIPPER KING!!! lol!!!
22 times? I think you already have all Rolex models in your collection.

sherwin · 25 April 2008, 11:19 PM

nothing wrong with flipping. i bought mine with the intent of flipping mine when i decide to get a new watch

topcat30093 · 26 April 2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

I only flip when I receive a juicy offer, and then use those funds to purchase another.

X2 & 3

My AD loves me

Trurolexer · 26 April 2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

I only flip when I receive a juicy offer, and then use those funds to purchase another.

Is hard to get juicy offer for pre-owned watch. I lucky once when I sold my 1675, with a good deal.

DSJ · 26 April 2008, 01:58 AM

I'm not a flipper yet.

TR, you need to change your sig line to match up your current stable of watches!

llamaofdoom · 26 April 2008, 02:07 AM

I get tired of watches pretty quickly....like within a few months. Everything I buy now, I buy with the knowledge that one day I'll be tired of it and I will sell it. So, I buy as carefully as I can price-wise, because I prefer to flip at a profit rather than a loss.

shoppy · 26 April 2008, 03:23 AM

Flip because I get bored, or do not quite like the watch when I get home.

Trurolexer · 26 April 2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

I'm not a flipper yet.

TR, you need to change your sig line to match up your current stable of watches!

Ups sorry. I forgot!!!

bsodmike · 26 April 2008, 03:33 AM

I had issues in bonding with my Sea-Dweller. So, off it had to go. Same day I went to my AD...and did the worst thing possible - tried on the TT GMTIIC...and fell in love.

In an instant I said bye to my older 16710, and now I'm a happy camper.

It has been well over three months since I got the IIC and they are both STILL singing their sweet music...so I'm a happy camper!

JJ Irani · 26 April 2008, 04:13 AM

I tried flippin' my wife, but no one wanted her......so I stick with my Rollies!!

harvey · 26 April 2008, 06:15 AM

flip her for what? more sheep? ;o)

Trurolexer · 26 April 2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I tried flippin' my wife, but no one wanted her......so I stick with my Rollies!!

You so CRUEL, JJ!!! Don't let her read this post, or you will sleep alone in a full month!!! lol!!!

hienpham04 · 26 April 2008, 02:24 PM

I flip to get something new.

rickyslam · 26 April 2008, 05:44 PM

I'm never going to flip my SS Sub since its the first one I bought. Sentimental values stored in it.

Baptistman · 26 April 2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I tried flippin' my wife, but no one wanted her......so I stick with my Rollies!!

I did offer you my Sekonda, what more do you want

please please don't tell her

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 April 2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Bo, you're THE FLIPPER KING!!! lol!!!
22 times? I think you already have all Rolex models in your collection.

No, in fact I've only had DJ's, Sub Dates (+ one 5513), SD's and Daytonas. So basically I've only had 4/5 different models.

1. Submariner Date (16610) R 97 XXXX, bought on 22.04.1989

2. Submariner (O.P.) 5513, (serial # n/a), swopped at Portobello Road Market in London for a Sub Date 16610

3. Datejust (16234), serial # n/a, bought on 22.11.1989 at "Watches of Switzerland" in London.

4. Submariner Date (16610) L 55 XXXX, bought on 25.05.1990 from my AD in Denmark.

5. Submariner Date (16610), X 90 XXXX, bought on 06.10.1993 from my AD in Denmark.

6. Datejust (16234), X 33 XXXX, bought on 08.02.1994 from my AD in Denmark.

7. Date, Lady (69240), X 56 XXXX, bought on 10.05.1994 for my mother from my AD in Denmark.

8. Submariner Date (16610), W 24 XXXX, bought on 13.06.1994 from my AD in Denmark.

9. Submariner Date (16610), W 24 XXXX, bought on 02.06.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

10. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), S 50 XXXX, bought on 07.06.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

11. Submariner Date (16610), X 78 XXXX, bought on 28.11.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

12. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), W 39 XXXX, bought on 10.10.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

13. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), T 31 XXXX, bought on21.11.1996 from my AD in Denmark.

14. Datejust (16220), U 53 XXXX, bought on 06.10.1998 from another AD in Denmark than my usual AD.

15. Submariner Date (16610), A 22 XXXX, bought on 03.05.1999, again from another AD than my usual AD.

16. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), A 30 XXXX, bought on07.09.1999 from my AD in Denmark.

17. Submariner Date (16610), A 74 XXXX, bought on 13.06.2000 from another AD than my usual AD.

18. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), serial # n/a, bought on 18.09.2003 from my AD in Denmark.

19. Submariner Date (16610), Z 87 XXXX, bought on 27.07.2007 from yet another new AD.

20. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), M02XXXX, bought on 06.09.2007 (swopped the Sub Date for the SD at my AD).

21. Cosmograph Daytona (116520), M04XXXX, bought on 28-09-2007 from my good old AD.

22. GMT II (116710LN), M27XXXX, bought on 07-12-2007 from my good old AD.

23. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), M35XXXX, bought on 13-03-2008 from another AD.

BigHat · 26 April 2008, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hienpham04

I flip to get something new.

At this point in collecting I tend to be drawn to watches that are pricey. I tend to look at those worn the least as candidates for sale, thus reducing the net price of the new acquisition.

TempoKing · 26 April 2008, 11:28 PM

I never flip my Rolex watches

Trurolexer · 26 April 2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

No, in fact I've only had DJ's, Sub Dates (+ one 5513), SD's and Daytonas. So basically I've only had 4/5 different models.

1. Submariner Date (16610) R 97 XXXX, bought on 22.04.1989

2. Submariner (O.P.) 5513, (serial # n/a), swopped at Portobello Road Market in London for a Sub Date 16610

3. Datejust (16234), serial # n/a, bought on 22.11.1989 at "Watches of Switzerland" in London.

4. Submariner Date (16610) L 55 XXXX, bought on 25.05.1990 from my AD in Denmark.

5. Submariner Date (16610), X 90 XXXX, bought on 06.10.1993 from my AD in Denmark.

6. Datejust (16234), X 33 XXXX, bought on 08.02.1994 from my AD in Denmark.

7. Date, Lady (69240), X 56 XXXX, bought on 10.05.1994 for my mother from my AD in Denmark.

8. Submariner Date (16610), W 24 XXXX, bought on 13.06.1994 from my AD in Denmark.

9. Submariner Date (16610), W 24 XXXX, bought on 02.06.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

10. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), S 50 XXXX, bought on 07.06.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

11. Submariner Date (16610), X 78 XXXX, bought on 28.11.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

12. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), W 39 XXXX, bought on 10.10.1995 from my AD in Denmark.

13. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), T 31 XXXX, bought on21.11.1996 from my AD in Denmark.

14. Datejust (16220), U 53 XXXX, bought on 06.10.1998 from another AD in Denmark than my usual AD.

15. Submariner Date (16610), A 22 XXXX, bought on 03.05.1999, again from another AD than my usual AD.

16. Cosmograph Daytona (16520), A 30 XXXX, bought on07.09.1999 from my AD in Denmark.

17. Submariner Date (16610), A 74 XXXX, bought on 13.06.2000 from another AD than my usual AD.

18. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), serial # n/a, bought on 18.09.2003 from my AD in Denmark.

19. Submariner Date (16610), Z 87 XXXX, bought on 27.07.2007 from yet another new AD.

20. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), M02XXXX, bought on 06.09.2007 (swopped the Sub Date for the SD at my AD).

21. Cosmograph Daytona (116520), M04XXXX, bought on 28-09-2007 from my good old AD.

22. GMT II (116710LN), M27XXXX, bought on 07-12-2007 from my good old AD.

23. Sea-Dweller 4000 (16600), M35XXXX, bought on 13-03-2008 from another AD.

What can I say? Bo...You ROCK!!!

25 April 2008, 02:03 PM	#1
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Why You Flip Your Rolex? Hi, I just want to know why we flip our Rolex? How many time you already do that? Can you tell me the reason? Maybe because they not really your type or you need fresh money to get another model? Me, already sold three watches. I sold my Panerai 112H because I don't really like the model, beside that I need fresh money to buy Explorer II. And I sold my GMT Master 1675 to bought my LV. The reason is vintage is not my thing., I'm a Brand New Type Of Guy. And the last I sold my Explorer II (yeah I know...) to get Sub ND COSC brand new M serial. I just crazy about Subs. Can you give your reason here why you flip your Rolex? Please your reply here. Thanks Guys!!! Best Regards, TR.

25 April 2008, 02:08 PM	#2
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I personally have never flipped both my Rolex watches and never will because they are both special and sentimental to me. I usually buy to own in the long run so I really make sure I want something first before I buy. I believe that people flip watches though to do what you have done. Use the money they receive from it towards another watch. I think thats the gist of it. It can be for several reasons, they really want another watch, maybe they no longer wear the watch they want to sell, or it can be like their own little business, etc. TR, sorry to hear you sold your Explorer II. I may be biased but it is still my favorite model in the sports line to be honest. Hope it found a nice new home! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

25 April 2008, 02:33 PM	#5
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	I only flip when I receive a juicy offer, and then use those funds to purchase another. __________________ __________________

25 April 2008, 07:08 PM	#7
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,659	I usually flip to buy another watch. I am not at the point in my life financially where I can accumulate watches. Some day though :) __________________ Adam

25 April 2008, 07:22 PM	#8
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Well,most of the times because I just wanted to buy another watch! I really like Rolex watches,but I always reminding myseld that,in the end,they`re just watches!And I`m trying not to be emotionally attached for any of them... __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

25 April 2008, 08:05 PM	#10
vegasvince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Vincent Location: Vegas, baby! Watch: one from ShopNBC! Posts: 436	I had purchased an Oyster Date on impulse because the AD was going out of business and I got a smokin' deal. But after wearing it for a couple weeks, I just could not get used to how insubstantial it felt. My buddy bought it from me, and that was my first Rolex I flipped. Hope to get a COSC 14060M now. I usually flip my watches that never get any wrist time. __________________ SeaDweller "Z" Yachtmaster "Z" Oyster Perpetual "M"

25 April 2008, 11:19 PM	#13
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	nothing wrong with flipping. i bought mine with the intent of flipping mine when i decide to get a new watch __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

26 April 2008, 01:58 AM	#16
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I'm not a flipper yet. TR, you need to change your sig line to match up your current stable of watches! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

26 April 2008, 02:07 AM	#17
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	I get tired of watches pretty quickly....like within a few months. Everything I buy now, I buy with the knowledge that one day I'll be tired of it and I will sell it. So, I buy as carefully as I can price-wise, because I prefer to flip at a profit rather than a loss.

26 April 2008, 03:23 AM	#18
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Flip because I get bored, or do not quite like the watch when I get home.

26 April 2008, 03:33 AM	#20
bsodmike "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sri Lanka Watch: PP 5146 & AP 15300 Posts: 281	I had issues in bonding with my Sea-Dweller. So, off it had to go. Same day I went to my AD...and did the worst thing possible - tried on the TT GMTIIC...and fell in love. In an instant I said bye to my older 16710, and now I'm a happy camper. It has been well over three months since I got the IIC and they are both STILL singing their sweet music...so I'm a happy camper! __________________ Here's my 2016 Watch collection with Patek, Audemars, Rolex, Omega - SOTC Video 2016

26 April 2008, 04:13 AM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I tried flippin' my wife, but no one wanted her......so I stick with my Rollies!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

26 April 2008, 06:15 AM	#22
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,433	flip her for what? more sheep? ;o)

26 April 2008, 02:24 PM	#24
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	I flip to get something new.

26 April 2008, 05:44 PM	#25
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	I'm never going to flip my SS Sub since its the first one I bought. Sentimental values stored in it.

26 April 2008, 11:28 PM	#29
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I never flip my Rolex watches

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