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teb1013 · 16 October 2016, 02:31 AM

The years of denial. I didn't want, or need, or couldn't afford a Rolex. It's just an overpriced watch, a Timex Quartz tells better time. Etc. etc. It was only at age 64 that I allowed myself to accept that I really wanted one. I am shocked at the satisfaction that my tiny new collection, Tudor BBB and Rolex DJ 16233 has given me. Now I want more. Oh the wasted years!

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Joe Wales · 16 October 2016, 02:46 AM

Missed out on some vintage pieces a pepsi, root beer and a sub, but didn't really know enough at the time, so cant regret it :)

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incontrol · 16 October 2016, 03:05 AM

I didn't understand the watch market when I thought about a 16710 about 4 years ago and did not get it. Now I regret my hesitation. Hindsight is always clear!

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Bushido · 16 October 2016, 04:37 AM

Not getting on the Daytona C list earlier with my AD. Still living vicariously through everyone's great pics and incoming threads here while I continue to wait.

Other than that small remorse, I consider myself pretty lucky.

scombs263 · 16 October 2016, 06:32 AM

1. Should have purchased one sooner.
2. Should have purchased the Deep Sea Blue instead of the Deep Sea Black.
3. Should have purchased Rolex instead of other watch companies.

broulstone · 16 October 2016, 06:56 AM

That I didn't start earlier.

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Kyle89 · 16 October 2016, 07:36 AM

My one regret so far, not being able to afford PM, YET! lol

yessir69 · 16 October 2016, 07:39 AM

I sold a full set mint Daytona 16520 floating cosmograph with the porcelain dial to a forum member. Always regretted it.

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Rebel · 16 October 2016, 07:41 AM

Bought a SS Datejust for my first Rolex. Passed on the Explorer. Wish I hadn't passed.

dpa94114 · 16 October 2016, 07:42 AM

Wish I had used my savings as a paperboy on a Rolex or two...wouldn't have taken much back then....

Mick P · 16 October 2016, 08:54 AM

Chaps

I can safely say - je ne regrette rien.

Regards

Mick

PS I am wearing my Daytona today and thought I would just bring a bit of class to the discussion. Next time I will go for Latin.

MariettaMike · 16 October 2016, 09:09 AM

No regrets. Just traded three 16 year old (originally owned) Rolexes for three new Rolex watches. Loved the originally purchased Rolexes and love my new Rolexes.

Lovewatches108 · 16 October 2016, 09:18 AM

Similar regrets to a few other members on this thread : regret wasting my time with Tags, Breitlings in my early days of watch lovery.

boogiebot · 16 October 2016, 09:28 AM

My only regret is trying to ignore the brand when I first got into watches.

RXAPPP · 16 October 2016, 09:44 AM

I regretted letting my 114060 go but sorted that out today in getting another. If I have any it is buying a RG SkyDweller on leather. Just wasn't for me, I lost a ton of cash in flipping too albeit it helped get my grail

16 October 2016, 03:05 AM	#63
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	I didn't understand the watch market when I thought about a 16710 about 4 years ago and did not get it. Now I regret my hesitation. Hindsight is always clear! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

16 October 2016, 06:56 AM	#66
broulstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: EXP II, DJ,PP5066 Posts: 1,597	That I didn't start earlier. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Bruce, 16570 Explorer II, DJ 16234 DJ 16013, 6466, 1947 Rolex Oyster, JLC Grande Reverso 976, PP 5066, Ellipse, Omega Seamaster

16 October 2016, 07:41 AM	#69
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,323	Bought a SS Datejust for my first Rolex. Passed on the Explorer. Wish I hadn't passed. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

16 October 2016, 02:31 AM	#61
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	The years of denial. I didn't want, or need, or couldn't afford a Rolex. It's just an overpriced watch, a Timex Quartz tells better time. Etc. etc. It was only at age 64 that I allowed myself to accept that I really wanted one. I am shocked at the satisfaction that my tiny new collection, Tudor BBB and Rolex DJ 16233 has given me. Now I want more. Oh the wasted years! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 October 2016, 02:46 AM	#62
Joe Wales "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wales Watch: BLNR, JLC Amvox 1 Posts: 27	Missed out on some vintage pieces a pepsi, root beer and a sub, but didn't really know enough at the time, so cant regret it :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 October 2016, 04:37 AM	#64
Bushido "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 512	Not getting on the Daytona C list earlier with my AD. Still living vicariously through everyone's great pics and incoming threads here while I continue to wait. Other than that small remorse, I consider myself pretty lucky.

16 October 2016, 06:32 AM	#65
scombs263 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	1. Should have purchased one sooner. 2. Should have purchased the Deep Sea Blue instead of the Deep Sea Black. 3. Should have purchased Rolex instead of other watch companies.

16 October 2016, 07:36 AM	#67
Kyle89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Carolina Watch: BLNR Posts: 290	My one regret so far, not being able to afford PM, YET! lol

16 October 2016, 07:39 AM	#68
yessir69 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,307	I sold a full set mint Daytona 16520 floating cosmograph with the porcelain dial to a forum member. Always regretted it. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

16 October 2016, 07:42 AM	#70
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	Wish I had used my savings as a paperboy on a Rolex or two...wouldn't have taken much back then....

16 October 2016, 08:54 AM	#71
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Chaps I can safely say - je ne regrette rien. Regards Mick PS I am wearing my Daytona today and thought I would just bring a bit of class to the discussion. Next time I will go for Latin.

16 October 2016, 09:09 AM	#72
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	No regrets. Just traded three 16 year old (originally owned) Rolexes for three new Rolex watches. Loved the originally purchased Rolexes and love my new Rolexes.

16 October 2016, 09:18 AM	#73
Lovewatches108 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: London Posts: 77	Similar regrets to a few other members on this thread : regret wasting my time with Tags, Breitlings in my early days of watch lovery.

16 October 2016, 09:28 AM	#74
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	My only regret is trying to ignore the brand when I first got into watches.

16 October 2016, 09:44 AM	#75
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	I regretted letting my 114060 go but sorted that out today in getting another. If I have any it is buying a RG SkyDweller on leather. Just wasn't for me, I lost a ton of cash in flipping too albeit it helped get my grail

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