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mfer · 28 December 2010, 08:14 AM

I have a IIc. It hasn't been worn in a couple/three months. It is mint. It had some very minor swirls on the bracelet and I had it professionally polished back to like new. The case has never had a mark. I see watches I want and I'm about ready to send an email saying I have a IIc in truly mint condition and I just can't hit the ______ send button.

I can't explain it. I don't really care for the IIc much, but I can't seem to let it go.

Maybe it is b/c I bought it brand new from the AD. I don't know. Anyone else like me? Have a watch they don't particularly want, but cannot let it go?

I mean, I even kept all the stickers!

Speed · 28 December 2010, 08:16 AM

Mick...Cannot say I have a watch I don't want but cannot let go.

However...I will bet that you will regain your love for that beauty in a few months of non-wearing. I could be wrong, but that's my belief.

Love / covet that watch, but since I am on a "diet" for a reason you know...I shall be resigned to admiring from a distance!

esm · 28 December 2010, 08:46 AM

tough situtation Mik - i thought this would've been sold by now...

maybe you will find the love for it again.... in the near future

mfer · 28 December 2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Mick...Cannot say I have a watch I don't want but cannot let go.

However...I will bet that you will regain your love for that beauty in a few months of non-wearing. I could be wrong, but that's my belief.

Love / covet that watch, but since I am on a "diet" for a reason you know...I shall be resigned to admiring from a distance!

Diet. Me too, but somehow I'm still finding a way to shop.

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Originally Posted by esm

tough situtation Mik - i thought this would've been sold by now...

maybe you will find the love for it again.... in the near future

I've only listed it on CL and I've had one decent offer, but I'm hesitating...

Then, there is a watch on TZ that I want and the guy says he wants a IIc in great condition. Should be a no brainer, but I just can't tell him I have one.....

Frogman4me · 28 December 2010, 08:54 AM

I just let go a v serial gmtIIc last month, it was hard but it has allowed me to pursue a watch more suited for me, so I'm over it.

kcmo · 28 December 2010, 09:08 AM

Mik, I went through the exact same thing...got close to selling a watch twice, even had offers, and then I changed my mind....couldn't let it go. After putting it aside for a couple of months, it hit me one day that I was ready to part with it....and I did! No regrets for me. I just had to be 100% sure and it took me a while to get there.

Give it more time. You'll know one way or another whether you should let it go.

mfer · 28 December 2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Mik, I went through the exact same thing...got close to selling a watch twice, even had offers, and then I changed my mind....couldn't let it go. After putting it aside for a couple of months, it hit me one day that I was ready to part with it....and I did! No regrets for me. I just had to be 100% sure and it took me a while to get there.

Give it more time. You'll know one way or another whether you should let it go.

Thanks for that Karis. I think I'll have to do that. Looks like I'm not ready.

kcmo · 28 December 2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Thanks for that Karis. I think I'll have to do that. Looks like I'm not ready.

Don't worry about it...not worth the stress. The watches you own are meant to bring you nothing but pleasure and enjoyment!

SLS · 28 December 2010, 09:12 AM

Sadly for me it has gotten easier, I have sold almost a dozen watches in the last few years. For the most part, each of the watches I have sold, can be replaced, which makes me feel better.
Scott

NMS75 · 28 December 2010, 09:14 AM

Letting go of my Omegas was pretty tough but it allowed me to get a Sub and GMT without having to spend months saving for them. I love and wear my two Rolex watches equally and just couldn't ever let them go. Trouble is I am now looking at Omega again

... but my Rolex watches are most definately staying put!

M

London Gent · 28 December 2010, 09:15 AM

Are you sure you don't secretly love it?

I would sit on it for a few more months just to be sure, with the prices rises imminent I don't think you'll risk losing any resale value.

Just out of interest, I have recently bought one of these and cannot fault it, what is putting you off?

dddrees · 28 December 2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

don't worry about it...not worth the stress. The watches you own are meant to bring you nothing but pleasure and enjoyment!

x2

JBat · 28 December 2010, 10:16 AM

Mik, I just flipped mine for a Coke 16710 and I don't regret it a bit. The 116710 was my first Rolex and I had it for three years; great watch, but it was time to move on. I love the older style GMT-Masters, and if I ever really feel like I made a mistake (doubtful), I'll just get another IIc. I guess I just got tired of the shiny bits, while simultaneously coming to appreciate more and more the older cases.

MortgageGuy · 28 December 2010, 10:17 AM

Nope you are CRAZY

just kidding, I have another thread "AM I CRAZY" because I am debating getting rid of my Sub C... I have a Black Sub C, Green Sub C and a GMT C and I just dont need all 3... Problem is when I put it on I just cannot bear to let it go.

Even though I can replace it at anytime I just cannot seem to sell it... who knows maybe we are both nuts

I would keep it for a bit longer and see what you think, if you still have the same feelings sell the damn thing and get something you will enjoy

Singslinger · 28 December 2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Mik, I went through the exact same thing...got close to selling a watch twice, even had offers, and then I changed my mind....couldn't let it go. After putting it aside for a couple of months, it hit me one day that I was ready to part with it....and I did! No regrets for me. I just had to be 100% sure and it took me a while to get there.

Give it more time. You'll know one way or another whether you should let it go.

Great advice! I hesitated for months, wrestling with the idea of selling watches that had lost their shine for me, and then it dawned on me that the watches in question were getting zero wrist time and all I was doing was running down their warranties which only diminished their resale values.

Once sold, I never looked back - swapped them for models that I wear all the time and couldn't be happier.

Cannop · 28 December 2010, 10:25 AM

You'll love once it's gone I can assure you!

Art 1 · 28 December 2010, 10:31 AM

I know what you mean. I did sell and LV and knew right away it was a mistake so I bought another. I sold a Milguass and have not missed it at all.

HL65 · 28 December 2010, 10:32 AM

Wait until you are ready! Unless you have no choice--which it appears you do. You will know!!

mfer · 28 December 2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by London Gent

Just out of interest, I have recently bought one of these and cannot fault it, what is putting you off?

What he said below.....

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Originally Posted by JBat

Mik, I just flipped mine for a Coke 16710 and I don't regret it a bit. The 116710 was my first Rolex and I had it for three years; great watch, but it was time to move on. I love the older style GMT-Masters, and if I ever really feel like I made a mistake (doubtful), I'll just get another IIc. I guess I just got tired of the shiny bits, while simultaneously coming to appreciate more and more the older cases.

Pretty much spot on. I love my 16610 (old style sub) for the reasons you like the traditional GMT II.

rfknauss · 28 December 2010, 10:40 AM

Mik ...... if the thought of letting one of your Rolex watches go is causing you stress .... I say ..... wait .... don't do it!

ingoodtime · 28 December 2010, 10:42 AM

Ummm, guilty here!I have not worn many since I acquired my Rolexes. Anyone wanna buy like 28 watches? Lol

MortgageGuy · 28 December 2010, 10:48 AM

You will know once you sell it. I should tell you I have a love/hate relationshio with the GMT II c... I have had 4 of them and just purchased the most recent one again last Friday... this one is a keeper

B. Doggy · 28 December 2010, 11:19 AM

Well there's something holding you back, man. I personally wouldn't let the fact that you bought it at an AD stop you. That can always be done. That's how I buy my Rolex's....and I keep the stickers, too. Whatever the case, my two pennies say that if it's not being worn then it's not being enjoyed and if it's not being enjoyed then it's dead weight in the collection.

Good luck, my friend!

kcmo · 28 December 2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

Great advice! I hesitated for months, wrestling with the idea of selling watches that had lost their shine for me, and then it dawned on me that the watches in question were getting zero wrist time and all I was doing was running down their warranties which only diminished their resale values.

Once sold, I never looked back - swapped them for models that I wear all the time and couldn't be happier.

And that's what it's all about!

andrew79 · 28 December 2010, 12:36 PM

oh wow.... i think it's going to be another rollie or Pam ? :) LOL.....
good luck with the decision.... for me, it's hard to let go my gmt iic as it was my first rolex.... it has that sentimental value for me, but who knows in the future i might swap it with other grail... :)

mfer · 28 December 2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew79

oh wow.... i think it's going to be another rollie or Pam ? :) LOL.....
good luck with the decision.... for me, it's hard to let go my gmt iic as it was my first rolex.... it has that sentimental value for me, but who knows in the future i might swap it with other grail... :)

Actually, I was looking to another brand or two. The Panerai and Rolex I really want are too much money for my budget.

wgs · 28 December 2010, 03:43 PM

I feel the exact same way about my V series 16610 ... but cannot seem to pull the trigger to sell either.

sea-dweller · 28 December 2010, 03:52 PM

I know exactly how you feel, it's pre-seller's remorse. Think about it carefully and weigh the pros and cons before you do it.

CPTL · 29 December 2010, 03:38 AM

I know exactly how you feel. When I'm wearing my Exp-II, I feel like selling the Sub, as the Explorer is the only watch I need and I would be perfectly happy wearing it every day.

Then, every now and then, I put the Sub on for a day or two, and I can't imagine what life would be like without it.

petesjag · 29 December 2010, 03:42 AM

stop looking at it and move it along if you are looking to upgrade to something you like more...otherwise I would set it away for a while and see what you think then.....

28 December 2010, 08:14 AM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Ugh....I just can't do it. Anyone else, can't bear to let one go???? I have a IIc. It hasn't been worn in a couple/three months. It is mint. It had some very minor swirls on the bracelet and I had it professionally polished back to like new. The case has never had a mark. I see watches I want and I'm about ready to send an email saying I have a IIc in truly mint condition and I just can't hit the ______ send button. I can't explain it. I don't really care for the IIc much, but I can't seem to let it go. Maybe it is b/c I bought it brand new from the AD. I don't know. Anyone else like me? Have a watch they don't particularly want, but cannot let it go? I mean, I even kept all the stickers! __________________ member#3242

28 December 2010, 09:12 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Sadly for me it has gotten easier, I have sold almost a dozen watches in the last few years. For the most part, each of the watches I have sold, can be replaced, which makes me feel better. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 December 2010, 10:17 AM	#14
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Nope you are CRAZY just kidding, I have another thread "AM I CRAZY" because I am debating getting rid of my Sub C... I have a Black Sub C, Green Sub C and a GMT C and I just dont need all 3... Problem is when I put it on I just cannot bear to let it go. Even though I can replace it at anytime I just cannot seem to sell it... who knows maybe we are both nuts I would keep it for a bit longer and see what you think, if you still have the same feelings sell the damn thing and get something you will enjoy __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

28 December 2010, 10:25 AM	#16
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	You'll love once it's gone I can assure you! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

28 December 2010, 10:32 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,981	Wait until you are ready! Unless you have no choice--which it appears you do. You will know!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 December 2010, 08:16 AM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Mick...Cannot say I have a watch I don't want but cannot let go. However...I will bet that you will regain your love for that beauty in a few months of non-wearing. I could be wrong, but that's my belief. Love / covet that watch, but since I am on a "diet" for a reason you know...I shall be resigned to admiring from a distance!

28 December 2010, 08:46 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	tough situtation Mik - i thought this would've been sold by now... maybe you will find the love for it again.... in the near future

28 December 2010, 08:54 AM	#5
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I just let go a v serial gmtIIc last month, it was hard but it has allowed me to pursue a watch more suited for me, so I'm over it.

28 December 2010, 09:08 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Mik, I went through the exact same thing...got close to selling a watch twice, even had offers, and then I changed my mind....couldn't let it go. After putting it aside for a couple of months, it hit me one day that I was ready to part with it....and I did! No regrets for me. I just had to be 100% sure and it took me a while to get there. Give it more time. You'll know one way or another whether you should let it go.

28 December 2010, 09:14 AM	#10
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	Letting go of my Omegas was pretty tough but it allowed me to get a Sub and GMT without having to spend months saving for them. I love and wear my two Rolex watches equally and just couldn't ever let them go. Trouble is I am now looking at Omega again ... but my Rolex watches are most definately staying put! M

28 December 2010, 09:15 AM	#11
London Gent "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 196	Are you sure you don't secretly love it? I would sit on it for a few more months just to be sure, with the prices rises imminent I don't think you'll risk losing any resale value. Just out of interest, I have recently bought one of these and cannot fault it, what is putting you off?

28 December 2010, 10:16 AM	#13
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Mik, I just flipped mine for a Coke 16710 and I don't regret it a bit. The 116710 was my first Rolex and I had it for three years; great watch, but it was time to move on. I love the older style GMT-Masters, and if I ever really feel like I made a mistake (doubtful), I'll just get another IIc. I guess I just got tired of the shiny bits, while simultaneously coming to appreciate more and more the older cases.

28 December 2010, 10:31 AM	#17
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I know what you mean. I did sell and LV and knew right away it was a mistake so I bought another. I sold a Milguass and have not missed it at all.

28 December 2010, 10:40 AM	#20
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Mik ...... if the thought of letting one of your Rolex watches go is causing you stress .... I say ..... wait .... don't do it! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

28 December 2010, 10:42 AM	#21
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	Ummm, guilty here!I have not worn many since I acquired my Rolexes. Anyone wanna buy like 28 watches? Lol __________________ Lee

28 December 2010, 10:48 AM	#22
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	You will know once you sell it. I should tell you I have a love/hate relationshio with the GMT II c... I have had 4 of them and just purchased the most recent one again last Friday... this one is a keeper __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

28 December 2010, 11:19 AM	#23
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Well there's something holding you back, man. I personally wouldn't let the fact that you bought it at an AD stop you. That can always be done. That's how I buy my Rolex's....and I keep the stickers, too. Whatever the case, my two pennies say that if it's not being worn then it's not being enjoyed and if it's not being enjoyed then it's dead weight in the collection. Good luck, my friend! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

28 December 2010, 12:36 PM	#25
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	oh wow.... i think it's going to be another rollie or Pam ? :) LOL..... good luck with the decision.... for me, it's hard to let go my gmt iic as it was my first rolex.... it has that sentimental value for me, but who knows in the future i might swap it with other grail... :) __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

28 December 2010, 03:43 PM	#27
wgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: Panerai 000 Posts: 394	I feel the exact same way about my V series 16610 ... but cannot seem to pull the trigger to sell either.

28 December 2010, 03:52 PM	#28
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I know exactly how you feel, it's pre-seller's remorse. Think about it carefully and weigh the pros and cons before you do it. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

29 December 2010, 03:38 AM	#29
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I know exactly how you feel. When I'm wearing my Exp-II, I feel like selling the Sub, as the Explorer is the only watch I need and I would be perfectly happy wearing it every day. Then, every now and then, I put the Sub on for a day or two, and I can't imagine what life would be like without it. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

29 December 2010, 03:42 AM	#30
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	stop looking at it and move it along if you are looking to upgrade to something you like more...otherwise I would set it away for a while and see what you think then.....

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