What would you do?

[CoveWatch]

Sooo, is your inbox full yet? I'm sure some have PM'ed you about it

And good decision!

[jsausley]

Originally Posted by fania123

I am going to go ahead with the purchase and see how I feel about it if it doesn't sing to me then I'll deal with it at that time. Thanks for all the suggestions

I think that's the best call. You can keep it for 6-12 months before deciding and still get (more than) your initial investment out of it if you decide it's not for you. And I REALLY don't think your AD will blacklist you if you sell it 8-9 months later...

I would make it a point to visit the AD after a month or two while wearing it.

[R!$]

Originally Posted by jsausley

You can keep it for 6-12 months before deciding and still get (more than) your initial investment out of it if you decide it's not for you.

How do you know that?

[sensui]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d refer it to a fellow TRFer who really wants the watch

Great idea.

[Air Rescue 5]

Flip it... everyone else would despite what they say

[Vaxe]

Buy it, flip it and donate profit to charity.

If you pass it, chances are the next guy will just flip it anyway - if not immediately, then eventually. There’s only a handful of folks here I know who would actually wear the heck out of it and pass it to their kid. No time to screen.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by fania123

I am going to go ahead with the purchase and see how I feel about it if it doesn't sing to me then I'll deal with it at that time. Thanks for all the suggestions

That’s a good plan, congrats in advance! If you decided to part ways with it, let me know

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Air Rescue 5

Flip it... everyone else would despite what they say

Nope, ADs blacklist you.

[Reinhard in SA]

What a wonderful dilemma to be in. I put my name down first as soon as it was announced at Basel (within a few minutes). Confirmed I was first on the list. The excitement was killing me and then when the AD got it, I was told I can try it on but it was "sold to someone else already". Talk about shooting a man's horse in front of him.

Congrats OP, I am sure you will fall in love with it Hopefully I get that call some day. Unless a full kit 5 digit pops up before I get the call, in which case I'll go 5 digit instead.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by fania123

I’ve always been the type that when I saw a grey market dealer put up a new release at a ridiculous price it would anger me so that some guy who really wants it to wear is missing out because of it.

Then you know what to do.

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by fania123

Ever since they announced the 126710BLRO I’ve been wanting it so badly and immediately put my name on the list with my AD. Last night I got the call but so much time has passed that I now feel as though it’s not right for me and that I’d rather have a 16710. I’m not a flipper of watches but can’t help feeling that I should take the 126710BLRO and flip it for a small profit to help fund a 16710. I’ve always been the type that when I saw a grey market dealer put up a new release at a ridiculous price it would anger me so that some guy who really wants it to wear is missing out because of it. So anyway what would you guys do, to flip or not to flip?

I always wanted a 16710 but since I put the 126710 on my wrist I can’t put anything else on!! It’s the best ss watch for me!!

[emtee]

Originally Posted by HNIC

I would not flip. Buy it, try it, and see if it sings to you. If not, you could easily find someone with a 16710 looking to trade (in your favor).


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This but with a reasonable amount of cash my way depending on the 16710 market value

[HNIC]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

I always wanted a 16710 but since I put the 126710 on my wrist I can’t put anything else on!! It’s the best ss watch for me!!

I have a good relationship with my AD and knew I was number 2 on the list for the 126710. Number 1 came in so I figured it would be months before I would get mine so I started searching for a 16710. Well, I bought a very, very, nice 16710 and about three days later the phone call comes in my 126710 had arrived.

I love the 16710 and it’s here to stay, but to your comment DoctorA, since the 126710 arrived, it has taken the larger share of wrist time.


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by 037

Sadly, I expect your PM inbox will overflow with requests begging for it. Sorting through that will be a challenge.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Originally Posted by CoveWatch

Sooo, is your inbox full yet? I'm sure some have PM'ed you about it

And good decision!

To avoid this, I've advised the OP to go by a nominated by others process rather than people begging on their own behalf.

[MikeyV]

With all the kvetching here about flippers and how wait lists don't produce, I'm surprised at most of the responses here.

The right thing to do is pass and let the next in line have it.

Golden rule, etc.