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JonaG · 1 November 2019, 12:07 AM

The Explorer was my first Rolex but was quickly followed by 3 others. Out of the 4 it gets the least wrist time and to be honest I have to force myself to wear it or at least resist the temptation to wear the others.

That’s not to say I don’t enjoy the Explorer on the wrist, when I wear it it feels great. This has me wondering if it’s better to sell It to streamline the collection to 3 or make a conscious effort to wear it more often in rotation.

What do you all do in such quandaries?

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tymonster · 1 November 2019, 12:22 AM

If you're not getting the same enjoyment you once were when you wear the 114270 then I'd move on from it.

Bluside · 1 November 2019, 12:35 AM

I just sold my beautiful Sub date yesterday. It was not getting any wrist time at all. I have 3 GMTs. If I'm not wearing one of those, it's my Speedy or Explorer.

It was a tough decision to sell, but it was the right one.

Nikrnic · 1 November 2019, 12:37 AM

I felt the same of my Expll, I put it away for awhile and now I'm glad I didn't sell it. You also said You still enjoy it and it feels great on your wrist. Give it some time.

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Chewbacca · 1 November 2019, 12:40 AM

I sold mine.

It’s not always good to meet your idols.

JTL31 · 1 November 2019, 12:40 AM

I’ll take it!

That model is my brother’s watch that started my interest in Rolex.

ReclinerTimer · 1 November 2019, 12:41 AM

Just from the post I feel it may be time for you to move on, but just my two cents

Bluside · 1 November 2019, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

I sold mine.

It’s not always good to meet your idols.

This is so true.

rtalk · 1 November 2019, 01:20 AM

Don't sell. keep it, I'm sure over time, it will come back to you.

tkc324 · 1 November 2019, 01:21 AM

I would just sell it. Let someone else enjoy the watch.

NachoNeal · 1 November 2019, 01:33 AM

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You must look within yourself to find the answer.

Chewbacca · 1 November 2019, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rtalk

Don't sell. keep it, I'm sure over time, it will come back to you.

Watch collecting and hemorrhoids do have some similarities.

joli160 · 1 November 2019, 02:25 AM

If you need cash sell it, otherwise why even consider ?
Who knows how you feel in a years time.

MP5 · 1 November 2019, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Watch collecting and hemorrhoids do have some similarities.

Haha

Pw92676 · 1 November 2019, 02:31 AM

If you are moving to another piece or need cash, then sell. Otherwise why not just hang on to it for a while longer?

Jster · 1 November 2019, 02:33 AM

That’s an easy call. It time to move it along. It’s not like it’s one of your kids.

1SG MTB · 1 November 2019, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonaG

The Explorer was my first Rolex but was quickly followed by 3 others. Out of the 4 it gets the least wrist time and to be honest I have to force myself to wear it or at least resist the temptation to wear the others.

That’s not to say I don’t enjoy the Explorer on the wrist, when I wear it it feels great. This has me wondering if it’s better to sell It to streamline the collection to 3 or make a conscious effort to wear it more often in rotation.

What do you all do in such quandaries?

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Someone gave what I thought was decent advice to someone in a similar post - if you’re not selling because you need the cash, try putting it in the safe for 3 months and then bring it back out to wear. If it still doesn’t call to you, then you can probably move on with little chance of regret down the road.

Frank98 · 1 November 2019, 02:39 AM

What if you stored the watch away from the collection? Put it back in the box and place it in the drawer, let it stay there for a while, maybe you will miss it and get some new feelings for it, or maybe you forget if its gone. Thats what i do

nikesupremedunk · 1 November 2019, 04:09 AM

According to TRF, 36mm is now women’s size and undesirable. Get rid of it before it loses all its value.

Of course I’m half joking, I’m sure it will hold value but it’s not the most popular model out there. Unless you need the cash, hold onto it and see where it ends up. I’ve had watches I wanted to flip but decided to hold onto it just in case. You can always sell it when you need the cash.

Thuilln · 1 November 2019, 04:14 AM

As said previously, if you don’t need the money from a potential sale, just keep it. Don’t wear it for a long while and get it back on your wrist eventually. It will maybe change your perception of it.

I think it pairs great with your Exp II Polar.

paltak · 1 November 2019, 11:50 AM

I was the same way with my 114270. I kept it and gifted it to my son when he turned 21 and he loves it.

fskywalker · 1 November 2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank98

What if you stored the watch away from the collection? Put it back in the box and place it in the drawer, let it stay there for a while, maybe you will miss it and get some new feelings for it, or maybe you forget if its gone. Thats what i do

Good idea!

gunhose · 1 November 2019, 09:03 PM

Every collector get hot and cold one the pieces. Keep i it one day it will be the hot one for you!

clintashlock · 2 November 2019, 12:45 AM

I’m not sure I’d part with the 114270. It’s such a timeless watch.

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tie219 · 2 November 2019, 08:33 AM

Yes if you're not wearing it

mountainjogger · 2 November 2019, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jster

That’s an easy call. It time to move it along. It’s not like it’s one of your kids.

This.

J-rob · 2 November 2019, 09:22 AM

I’d sell it and find something else. If there’s not another watch that you’re interested in, the save the cash or put it into another hobby.

You can always buy another if you regret it.

escobar144 · 2 November 2019, 10:10 AM

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HORNBLOWER · 2 November 2019, 12:11 PM

This is a fantastic ref. Keep it if you can.

Mr. Superlative · 2 November 2019, 12:20 PM

Sell it.

1 November 2019, 12:07 AM	#1
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	Struggling to give the 114270 wrist time The Explorer was my first Rolex but was quickly followed by 3 others. Out of the 4 it gets the least wrist time and to be honest I have to force myself to wear it or at least resist the temptation to wear the others. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy the Explorer on the wrist, when I wear it it feels great. This has me wondering if it’s better to sell It to streamline the collection to 3 or make a conscious effort to wear it more often in rotation. What do you all do in such quandaries? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

1 November 2019, 01:20 AM	#9
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	Don't sell. keep it, I'm sure over time, it will come back to you. __________________ 116519 Grey dial Oysterflex Daytona. 116500 Black. 116710BLNR. 16710T. Rolex Explorer I 39MM. 4 digit DateJust. JLC Master Control with Sector Dial. Omega FOIS. Grand Seiko Four Seasons (Spring Version). Tudor Royal. IWC Cal 83 (~1940s). 41MM sub. Omega CK859.

1 November 2019, 01:33 AM	#11
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,855	[IMG]Yoda by Nacho Neal, on Flickr[/IMG] . You must look within yourself to find the answer.

1 November 2019, 02:25 AM	#13
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,735	If you need cash sell it, otherwise why even consider ? Who knows how you feel in a years time. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 November 2019, 04:09 AM	#19
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	According to TRF, 36mm is now women’s size and undesirable. Get rid of it before it loses all its value. Of course I’m half joking, I’m sure it will hold value but it’s not the most popular model out there. Unless you need the cash, hold onto it and see where it ends up. I’ve had watches I wanted to flip but decided to hold onto it just in case. You can always sell it when you need the cash. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

1 November 2019, 12:22 AM	#2
tymonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: MidWest Posts: 363	If you're not getting the same enjoyment you once were when you wear the 114270 then I'd move on from it.

1 November 2019, 12:35 AM	#3
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	I just sold my beautiful Sub date yesterday. It was not getting any wrist time at all. I have 3 GMTs. If I'm not wearing one of those, it's my Speedy or Explorer. It was a tough decision to sell, but it was the right one.

1 November 2019, 12:37 AM	#4
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I felt the same of my Expll, I put it away for awhile and now I'm glad I didn't sell it. You also said You still enjoy it and it feels great on your wrist. Give it some time. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

1 November 2019, 12:40 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	I sold mine. It’s not always good to meet your idols.

1 November 2019, 12:40 AM	#6
JTL31 Non-Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,148	I’ll take it! That model is my brother’s watch that started my interest in Rolex.

1 November 2019, 12:41 AM	#7
ReclinerTimer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: florida Posts: 146	Just from the post I feel it may be time for you to move on, but just my two cents

1 November 2019, 01:21 AM	#10
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would just sell it. Let someone else enjoy the watch.

1 November 2019, 02:31 AM	#15
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,294	If you are moving to another piece or need cash, then sell. Otherwise why not just hang on to it for a while longer?

1 November 2019, 02:33 AM	#16
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	That’s an easy call. It time to move it along. It’s not like it’s one of your kids.

1 November 2019, 02:39 AM	#18
Frank98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Frank Location: Norway Watch: Rolex 6694 Posts: 13	What if you stored the watch away from the collection? Put it back in the box and place it in the drawer, let it stay there for a while, maybe you will miss it and get some new feelings for it, or maybe you forget if its gone. Thats what i do

1 November 2019, 04:14 AM	#20
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	As said previously, if you don’t need the money from a potential sale, just keep it. Don’t wear it for a long while and get it back on your wrist eventually. It will maybe change your perception of it. I think it pairs great with your Exp II Polar. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

1 November 2019, 11:50 AM	#21
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	I was the same way with my 114270. I kept it and gifted it to my son when he turned 21 and he loves it.

1 November 2019, 09:03 PM	#23
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Every collector get hot and cold one the pieces. Keep i it one day it will be the hot one for you!

2 November 2019, 12:45 AM	#24
clintashlock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kansas City Posts: 5	I’m not sure I’d part with the 114270. It’s such a timeless watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 November 2019, 08:33 AM	#25
tie219 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16710 GMT, BBR Posts: 926	Yes if you're not wearing it

2 November 2019, 09:22 AM	#27
J-rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southeast Posts: 357	I’d sell it and find something else. If there’s not another watch that you’re interested in, the save the cash or put it into another hobby. You can always buy another if you regret it.

2 November 2019, 10:10 AM	#28
escobar144 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA Watch: Submariner/DJ 41 Posts: 506	First Rolex - Keep or Flip? -

2 November 2019, 12:11 PM	#29
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	This is a fantastic ref. Keep it if you can.

2 November 2019, 12:20 PM	#30
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 851	Sell it.

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