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The Art of letting go for a new acquisition? How do you do it ?
Hello!
Currently, I am considering buying a Rolex Cellini Moonphase that I liked since its release at Baselworld in 2017. In general terms I don't have an issue to fund the purchase but the option to turn one or more watches that I didn't wear a lot into a credit toward a new one is tempting (not just financially, but mentally perahps💭🤔 ) . I don't really like to sell watches but, already last year, I tried this system of exchange through a reputable AD.
How do you let go the watches that you liked but, may be given the limited wrist-time, not loved ?🧐
OR
is it perhaps the kick to buy the next thing, a new watch, that is very tempting ? 🥸
Furthermore, how do you react to the possible loss or a watch that you bought recently (say within 1 year or so) and now can only be sold back by taking a hit ?😏
Thanks for your input 👏
Christian
The Art of letting go for a new acquisition? How do you do it ?
Hello! Currently, I am considering buying a Rolex Cellini Moonphase that I liked since its release at Baselworld in 2017. In general terms I don't have an issue to fund the purchase but the option to turn one or more watches that I didn't wear a lot into ...
Very carefully…
😉 Typically if it’s not getting worn, it goes to a new home. A few months ago I found myself with way too many watches. More recently I did a 3 for 1 swap, and it’s feels… Very liberating!
I do the same with watches I don't wear anymore, or which are required by the seller of the watch I want, for a trade.
Most of the time, I try to sell my watches to friends. It is much less painful to know that they are in a good home.
I‘ve sold several pieces, especially in the last few years. Never for financial reasons, but always because of lost love and the feeling that i had too many watches.
Actually, once I had decided to sell one, it was never really difficult to let go. But I never made a decision fast, I’ve always thought about selling a certain watch for 2-3 months before making a decision. As I‘m not a collector of fast selling watches ...
Very very difficult decision, especially so when your wife (of ex because of that, lol) knows you are taking a big loss…
However, the disaster and disappointment will soon be overcome by the joy of your incoming one. Having said that, I try not to trade and tell myself if I cannot afford it with ease, don’t buy another watch. Good luck 🍀
well said, is a balancing act
this is why I try to force to think if the new one is more desired ..albeit may be desired is always before owning it ?🤔
thank you, very sound advice 😁 what if you can afford but look to make some space in the collection (or better said in your mind)
I think this is pretty much my reasoning..like if I don't wear some watches or don't particularly love them I hope I won't miss them
The first thing is...
The first thing is to not get yourself into the problem in the first place! Meaning don't buy mediocre products that you aren't crazy about! Remember, if you don't think about it day and night for two weeks, then you're not crazy about it. Gee... I think ...
tought questions 😅 I am never really certain. Somehow for me ownership and feeling the watch starts only after a few
days of owning it. I love many many watches and can get really enthusiastic when I try them on.....In this particular case I am trying to think what I could get in stade of what I let go. So not certain but at least is a watch I have on my mind since 2017...
I see! Make sure you can't live without it!
I personally like a time-only Vacheron Constantin and a time-only A. Lange & Soehne more than this model. They're similarly priced too, but lack the moon phase so it isn't exactly a fair comparison. I don't think they come with deployment buckles neither,...
the problem is..I already have a time online Vacheron and a time only Lange & Söhne 😅
here you go I did wear both a lot and love them (for different reasons) The cellini (I already have a dual time) is very different, but more Rolex. Not as dressy and the moonphase not as simple but still amazing. I think I could certainly live without ..n...
A wonderful JLC movement!
Modified of course to meet Geneva Seal standards. Mainly steel bar springs instead of coil springs, better finishing, and this delicious gold movement.
Exquisite!
Be sure to triple check that Rolex. It’s thicker than even the Lange in my experience. Wouldn’t work with fitted shirts nor French cuffs.
First of all this is a fantastic watch, the most refined modern Rolex by a wide margin.
The off white dial, the meteorite moon, the aventurine blue, the hands etc - such attention to detail! Stunning in person, if it was available in white gold I would have gotten it already. I do not like to have watches that never find their way to my wris...
this is great advice 👏 thank you!
good point about watches not inding the way to the wrist...true that market realities cannot be controlled. In a way is good if one can sell through reputable buyers that are also AD.
To me it's very rare to find the "perfect" watch....
Very few watches I've owned that there isn't always something that I wish were different/better, whatever. And over time that flaw kills the watch for me so I sell it. And I rarely regret it. It's all well and good to say they were mistake buys, but until...
I don't know what you will end up doing, but i admire your persistence with a model you like.
I've got the same approach, I know what I like, I know I will get it and i know I'm in no rush 😀 Happy purchase. I guess your Geophysic is out of that discussion 🤪 Best, E.
Personally I follow the simple rule, “ The only constant thing is change”.
I apply this to everything in life, I think we only live once and if something doesn’t give us the maximum fulfillment after owning it, it has to go! I’ve sold gazilian watches and only had two maybe three regrets, but not to the point of loosing sleep ov...
great advice ! 👏
I love your discipline!! for me some watches are keeper even if I don't wear them a lot (many cannot be bought again or I am attached to) but watches I bought recently (say 1 year ago) and did wear a few time should triggrer no regret !
I’ve sold many watches.
Sometimes it’s difficult. Sometimes it’s less difficult. I’m at crossroads currently. My better half has given me an ultimatum to pare down my collection. Actually, pare down is a euphemism. I need to slash it. I might only keep one or two from my current...
I think we have all been there my friend.
Early on in my marriage I used to hide some of my purchases from my wife. That never ended well and she eventually would find out. Now I just simplify notify her of my intentions and it goes over so much more smoothly. These are just hobbies that can get ...
very true 👏
one has to be careful, I wouldn't say totally toxic but indeed social media plays a role.
indeed I always wanted to ask ....it is nice to celebrate new purchases but also good to reflect
on the other side which is wanting to slow down or change the collection
If you’ve been thinking about since 2017 it has to be yours!!💪
By all means necessary. It’s easy to get creative with promotional APRs and trade ins. They are great tools. Ask yourself this: if Rolex discontinued that watch tomorrow would be able to get over it??
probably I can get over anything 😅
I try not to be so dramatic but perhaps would be a missed opportunity if I had the chance to swap it without extra costs etc.
I’ve learned to let serendipity take care of it..
It takes awhile but is quite gratifying; sometimes even more gratifying than the acquisition. First step is to id which ones to let go.. and that takes long for me. Mind vs heart thing and all that. It takes years for me. Then the opportunity usually foll...
I’ve only done it twice and had zero regrets.
The first time I traded three pieces that I found decent, but not special plus money for a Patek 5130G at the AD, which instantly provided leaps and bounds of pleasure above the other three. You’ll know in your gut. But “if there’s a doubt then there’s no...
wow 5130G certainly would eclipse 🌗any regret ! thank you👏
this is good advice many thanks
In my experience, ADs offer regularly worst prices / exchange deals
I would go different ways (on your own or via a reputable independent sales house). Re your question: once the thought creeps into my mind it may take some months/years but in the end I part - always with pieces that have become unloved by me over the tim...
Indeed the deal is not great technically but the AD provides a safe and easy way out
if is too complicate to sell I know I would never do it
depends on the difference between AD and others
I have experienced gaps of 50-100%...
I like to sell watches before buying a new one
It frees your mind and enables you to jump on the right occasion at the right time
I’ve sold two watches to an AD.
He told us we would get a better price from a nearby jeweller that sells on consignment but the AD had the watches I wanted and I wanted to complete the transaction with minimal steps. I don’t purchase watches with a consideration of market value so the s...
For me it is difficult
to let watches go. Simply, because i love them. If i have a dream watch, than i would save up money and have patience. When found it can be added to the existing watch collection.