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WristEnvy · 30 December 2015, 04:25 PM

A question for those who have flipped a watch, only to reacquire it again sometime in the future for whatever reason. I'm curious, how long did it take you to reacquire the same watch?

luvsub · 30 December 2015, 04:32 PM

2 years

crowncollection · 30 December 2015, 04:42 PM

Have flipped for the same model in better condition in the past so I guess the answer is immediately for me

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Tokyo Time · 30 December 2015, 04:59 PM

My biggest fear is regret so I don't. Actually I did dump a Seamaster GMT to make space for my DD but I don't think I can let go of an of my Rollie's

phrede · 30 December 2015, 05:13 PM

Good question. I have had many of the same refs, but since the 116600 was released, I had my first since release and sold it a good year later. I flipped through 4-5 watches including 3 beautiful vintage SD's befor returning to my all-time favorit again:

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DaltonJr · 30 December 2015, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Have flipped for the same model in better condition in the past so I guess the answer is immediately for me

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same here... I flipped a 2008 GMT and the very next day got a new 2015.

SC11 · 30 December 2015, 06:26 PM

I had my 2nd 116600 about three days after flipping it, well technically I ordered it within 24 hour of selling my first!

Sellers remorse kicked in as I was wrapping up the watch to send to the new owner and by the time I was at the post office sending it out I had ordered another!

Never had that happen before and it's my current favourite so here to stay now.

Singslinger · 30 December 2015, 06:33 PM

Only ever done it once, and that was the old Sea-Dweller to the new ceramic version.

Time between sale and purchase was approx 3 years.

GradyPhilpott · 30 December 2015, 07:16 PM

I don't flip.

mailman · 30 December 2015, 08:55 PM

First time six months with one watch in between.

Second time seven months with two watches in between

Racerdj · 30 December 2015, 09:35 PM

Not quite but close. I sold my TT SubC LB and missed the sunburst dial about a year ago. Then after seeing so many enabling shots, decided to get the 18K version. Problem solved.

travisb · 30 December 2015, 10:01 PM

Ive owned many, more than once but I've come to a point where I realize there's a reason I return to certain pieces. Now I focus on adding and not flipping.

beshannon · 30 December 2015, 10:12 PM

If I sell I move on.

reloxt · 30 December 2015, 11:12 PM

About a month after selling the DJII blue stick I bought a new one. Missed it.....

ap1 · 30 December 2015, 11:23 PM

Haven't looked back. Sometimes consider hulk again for a millisecond but it's fleeting.

Patton250 · 30 December 2015, 11:44 PM

There is a couple I would not mind trading up on but I just cannot handle the thought of taking such a loss on them. To pay $13,000 for watch only sell it for $9000 is very painful. For me at least.

HogwldFLTR · 30 December 2015, 11:58 PM

Flipped and OP for a SubC and later rebought the same model but with a slightly different dial; it took about a year. I also flipped the SubC but for a different model (DJII).

OP Reborn...

OP Gone...

brandrea · 31 December 2015, 12:00 AM

So far this hasn't happened to me. Once I let something go, I move on. There is a reason I trade and so far it's to move toward fewer pieces that I will enjoy long term.

ralpie · 31 December 2015, 12:03 AM

I've done this more than I'd care to admit. And the time in between is embarrassing too. Seems I can't make a watch decision and stick with it.

FTX I · 31 December 2015, 12:30 AM

8 months. Sold again one year later. Don't plan to repeat that.

red1108nyc · 31 December 2015, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Now I focus on adding and not flipping.

I am striving to be like buddy Travis. I will get there soon, I hope!

rmlovett1 · 31 December 2015, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

Not quite but close. I sold my TT SubC LB and missed the sunburst dial about a year ago. Then after seeing so many enabling shots, decided to get the 18K version. Problem solved.

Wow!! I did the same thing about a month ago! Except from older Sub 18K, to latest SubC 18K

Fiery · 31 December 2015, 01:36 AM

Almost 6 months. I've had to let go of my beloved Sub-C LN, but then out of the blue, I've also had a chance to purchase the exact same watch back. Once in a lifetime that happens... :)

But that was the only time I've purchased something after flipping it. Every other case I simply let the watch model -- and in some cases the entire brand -- go and never looked back.

speedmaster73 · 31 December 2015, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WristEnvy

A question for those who have flipped a watch, only to reacquire it again sometime in the future for whatever reason. I'm curious, how long did it take you to reacquire the same watch?

i dont reaquire watches i flip....thats like going back to your ex-girlfriend

kilyung · 31 December 2015, 01:38 AM

Rarely if ever

speedmaster73 · 31 December 2015, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Only ever done it once, and that was the old Sea-Dweller to the new ceramic version.

Time between sale and purchase was approx 3 years.

i dont think that counts....the SD4000 is the new ceramic with new bracelet....looks the same**other than bezel** but quite different

Rockrolex · 31 December 2015, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I don't flip.

Me, either. Never have and not likely I ever will.

Arrows58 · 31 December 2015, 01:42 AM

Good question, I flipped a GMT II C a few years ago and am now thinking of flipping the watch I flipped it for to get one back!

Oh the irony

AboutTime · 31 December 2015, 03:07 AM

I've bought and sold a number of watches but I've never bought the same model twice. When it's gone it's gone for a reason.

rolexmania16 · 31 December 2015, 03:14 AM

I sold my 18238 DayDate in June , to buy the another in July - missed my DD!

30 December 2015, 04:25 PM	#1
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	After flipping, how soon did you reacquire the same watch? A question for those who have flipped a watch, only to reacquire it again sometime in the future for whatever reason. I'm curious, how long did it take you to reacquire the same watch?

30 December 2015, 04:42 PM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,247	Have flipped for the same model in better condition in the past so I guess the answer is immediately for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

30 December 2015, 04:59 PM	#4
Tokyo Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Douglas Location: Tokyo Watch: but don't touch Posts: 481	Flipper My biggest fear is regret so I don't. Actually I did dump a Seamaster GMT to make space for my DD but I don't think I can let go of an of my Rollie's

30 December 2015, 07:16 PM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,482	I don't flip. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

30 December 2015, 08:55 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,559	First time six months with one watch in between. Second time seven months with two watches in between __________________ JJ

30 December 2015, 04:32 PM	#2
luvsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,229	2 years

30 December 2015, 05:13 PM	#5
phrede "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Sea-Dweller 4000 Posts: 607	Good question. I have had many of the same refs, but since the 116600 was released, I had my first since release and sold it a good year later. I flipped through 4-5 watches including 3 beautiful vintage SD's befor returning to my all-time favorit again: - via iPhone

30 December 2015, 06:26 PM	#7
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	I had my 2nd 116600 about three days after flipping it, well technically I ordered it within 24 hour of selling my first! Sellers remorse kicked in as I was wrapping up the watch to send to the new owner and by the time I was at the post office sending it out I had ordered another! Never had that happen before and it's my current favourite so here to stay now.

30 December 2015, 06:33 PM	#8
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,425	Only ever done it once, and that was the old Sea-Dweller to the new ceramic version. Time between sale and purchase was approx 3 years.

30 December 2015, 09:35 PM	#11
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Not quite but close. I sold my TT SubC LB and missed the sunburst dial about a year ago. Then after seeing so many enabling shots, decided to get the 18K version. Problem solved. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

30 December 2015, 10:01 PM	#12
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,832	Ive owned many, more than once but I've come to a point where I realize there's a reason I return to certain pieces. Now I focus on adding and not flipping.

30 December 2015, 10:12 PM	#13
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	If I sell I move on. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

30 December 2015, 11:12 PM	#14
reloxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ted Location: Netherlands Posts: 383	About a month after selling the DJII blue stick I bought a new one. Missed it.....

30 December 2015, 11:23 PM	#15
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,674	Haven't looked back. Sometimes consider hulk again for a millisecond but it's fleeting.

30 December 2015, 11:44 PM	#16
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	There is a couple I would not mind trading up on but I just cannot handle the thought of taking such a loss on them. To pay $13,000 for watch only sell it for $9000 is very painful. For me at least.

30 December 2015, 11:58 PM	#17
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,818	Flipped and OP for a SubC and later rebought the same model but with a slightly different dial; it took about a year. I also flipped the SubC but for a different model (DJII). OP Reborn... OP Gone... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 December 2015, 12:00 AM	#18
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,625	So far this hasn't happened to me. Once I let something go, I move on. There is a reason I trade and so far it's to move toward fewer pieces that I will enjoy long term.

31 December 2015, 12:03 AM	#19
ralpie 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,422	I've done this more than I'd care to admit. And the time in between is embarrassing too. Seems I can't make a watch decision and stick with it.

31 December 2015, 12:30 AM	#20
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	8 months. Sold again one year later. Don't plan to repeat that.

31 December 2015, 01:36 AM	#23
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Almost 6 months. I've had to let go of my beloved Sub-C LN, but then out of the blue, I've also had a chance to purchase the exact same watch back. Once in a lifetime that happens... :) But that was the only time I've purchased something after flipping it. Every other case I simply let the watch model -- and in some cases the entire brand -- go and never looked back. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

31 December 2015, 01:38 AM	#25
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Rarely if ever

31 December 2015, 01:42 AM	#28
Arrows58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: England Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 273	Good question, I flipped a GMT II C a few years ago and am now thinking of flipping the watch I flipped it for to get one back! Oh the irony __________________ And remember 'You fail 100% of the chances you don't take'

31 December 2015, 03:07 AM	#29
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I've bought and sold a number of watches but I've never bought the same model twice. When it's gone it's gone for a reason.

31 December 2015, 03:14 AM	#30
rolexmania16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DD 18238 YG Posts: 159	I sold my 18238 DayDate in June , to buy the another in July - missed my DD!

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