John,

from the past years this has been my experience, always when I felt I wanted to get another or "better" Rolex (in my eyes!), I could sell one watch to fund the new buy. Generally I would not lose money, and that is really great about Rolex Vintages. However, it is a hobby that is at least as addictive as crack...LOL


Originally posted by jholbrook
Originally posted by redsubmariner
John, yes this is a new acquisition. Got it a couple days ago. I wish the watch had papers though, and it doesn't. That would complete my feeling about having a watch the same age as myself.

But now that people here say to me that I am crazy to sell a watch the same age as I am, I will not sell it any more. I will keep it. Decision made. This is like an incurable illness, once you get started with vintage Rolex, you can't stop. It's a hobby that can bankrupt you... Help!
As I OFTEN say, I should take up a much less financially destructive hobby....like crack!

It certainly doesn't cost you anything to keep it....and if you spot one later on with the box and papers, you can always sell the first one to fund the other.