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Title: Keep or sell?
Post by: eeng on April 24, 2019, 09:43:27 AM: Hello citizens of MWF,
I'm in a dilemma....so i recently acquired a new Tag as an upgrade from my old Tag. The thing is, i'm torn between keeping my old time piece or letting it go. Mind you, it has been with me thru thick and thin since the day i bought it. Some of my personal thoughts are: The timepiece has its sentimental value and it was my very first luxury swiss watch. However, on the flipside, i would probably find myself wearing it less since i've got a new one to wear. How laaaaa? i'm sure i can't be the only one who goes thru this thought process whenever one acquires a new watch. Comments/advice is much appreciated.
p.s: no element of the wife nagging/complaining is in the picture.
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Post by: Henry T on April 25, 2019, 02:08:31 PM: It isn't worth much if you sell it. Better to give it to your brother. :)

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Post by: Watchgrocer on April 26, 2019, 10:45:43 AM: Hi,
Please keep both. If the old watch has so much sentimental value for you, there's no way you can let go. You won't know that you're are going to regret / miss your old timepiece after you sold it off. Sounds dramatic. Lol..
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Post by: marshall17 on May 20, 2019, 12:00:20 PM: If i were you, I'd keep it, and maybe someday pass it on to my kid or something.
:)
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Post by: meoramri on May 21, 2019, 06:35:39 PM: The first step of becoming a collector keep it

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Post by: dualcarb on May 21, 2019, 07:02:57 PM: I once went through the same dilemma as you. I sold mine, and I initially kinda regretted it. But time passed and I’m glad I sold it as I rarely wore it. And even if I had it today, I would still rarely wear it. Keep only the ones you are sure you are going to wear. Pass it on to someone else who’s going to appreciate it more than you or sell it.
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Post by: tannitech on May 21, 2019, 08:44:31 PM: Since you mentioned about thick and thin, I believe you're the story kind of person.

Keep it, or gift it to someone close to you and will be willing or able to pass on your story. If you're a collector, then there's more reason for you to keep it because that Tag defines your beginning :Dancing_banana:
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Post by: dennis.T on May 22, 2019, 02:49:14 PM: Buy what you like and sell what u dnt wear anymore unless there is sentimental value...
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Post by: wwf on May 30, 2019, 09:39:32 PM: keep it, every wath got their story, our memory behind it. i will keep it.
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Post by: Mitty25 on June 01, 2019, 12:44:21 AM: 1. Your opening statement is already leaning towards keeping it due to sentimental reasons. It sounds like you’re only seeking approval from this forum
2. You’re not trying to fund another watch.
3. You’re not short on cash or need funds for family/ emergency reasons.
4. Sentimental reasons and memories you had with the watch > whatever resale value you’ll probably get. It’s not worth it.
5. 1.
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Post by: khlau113 on June 29, 2019, 03:23:36 PM: Do you get good value by selling off the watch? I once had such a dilemma when i was struggling whether to let go my first swiss watch (a used omega speedmaster), which I may not be bothered to wear it now even if I kept it because I have got something better on my wrist. I am sure every watch that we have worn gave us sentiment values, but it will gives you hard time from funding for an upgrade.
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Post by: x-1o8-x on June 29, 2019, 06:03:55 PM: I believe anyone shouldn't be selling their first watch as it's usually filled with sentimental values and it's also likely what got you started in the hobby unless:

1. the watch brought you great disappointment and you no longer want to look at it
2. you really need the money you'd get from selling it
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Post by: MY1 on July 02, 2019, 06:56:38 PM: I will keep it, unless I really short of funding.
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Post by: Watchlover78 on July 04, 2019, 04:43:34 PM: It isnt worth much if u let go. I will keep it for my kids or family members.
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Post by: xavern81 on July 06, 2019, 12:10:41 PM: Quote from: Henry T on April 25, 2019, 02:08:31 PM
It isn't worth much if you sell it. Better to give it to your brother. :)

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What he said. If the economic upside is not as great, why bother? The piece has great sentimental value to you.
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Post by: Cocas on July 06, 2019, 05:33:50 PM: A watch maybe is just a tool to someone, like car. When it's old and less attractive than the modern one, you trade in for a better looking and function one.

But to most of watch enthusiasts, the old watch is part of a man life
. Man is a weird Alpha animal and our hunter instinct mainly inherited since ancient caveman time. We rely our hunting tools to make a living , sharpen and refine them...

Although we don't really need these physical tools anymore, so the only tool that we use daily and go with us is always our watch. That's one of the theory why man like watch. ;D

Thanks for reading my bullshit. :Cheers:
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Post by: RichGoD on July 20, 2019, 10:52:37 PM: keep it if have no at good price ;D
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Post by: eugenegan on July 24, 2019, 09:51:42 AM: I'll only keep if I don't need it for funding. Sentimentality is very subjective though =)
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Post by: babihutan on July 25, 2019, 08:26:53 PM: Keep it and buy another one
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Post by: babihutan on July 29, 2019, 08:46:20 AM: Keep It
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Post by: Jackylim on August 09, 2019, 05:00:18 AM: Keep it. Only sell it if you need some fund.

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Post by: watchhobby1919 on August 09, 2019, 03:01:47 PM: Keep it or offer to MWF members at pre-owned section. Hehehe :thumbsup:
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Post by: raveen13 on August 09, 2019, 04:05:06 PM: Since it brings you sentimental value, keep it. Wear once a while. Do not rush in letting it go. If after sometime you lost touch with it, then you can still sell it. Collecting involve a lot of fond memories. So, don't rush.
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Post by: francis226 on September 12, 2019, 08:38:37 AM: Keep it both, since the old one brings you sentimental value
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Post by: AKM on September 28, 2019, 08:56:11 PM: Personally I only keep what I know I would use. If you know you will not use your old time piece, just flip it.
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Post by: echan78 on October 07, 2019, 02:44:10 PM: Why not keep it if you intend on building a collection?
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Post by: Janet Tan on October 09, 2019, 02:52:36 PM: I believed it would be a wise choice to keep it as it has been through all the thick and thin with you.
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Post by: potassium126 on October 24, 2019, 09:28:49 PM: Flip it and move on, no need headache. If u miss the watch, get it from the pre own market. From my experience, I thought I will miss my watch, however I am not, there are still many good watches out there. Unless the watch that u keep is timeless, never out of fashion, other wise flip it before its value descents further.
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Post by: Gary Teong on December 21, 2019, 08:49:09 AM: Keep it unless you are in need of the cash. The watch will be a greater value to you sentimentally rather than being converted to cash.
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Post by: Lk11 on February 19, 2020, 07:14:52 PM: Keep both brother!
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Post by: Him Who Watches on February 20, 2020, 07:32:10 AM: Had a similar dilemma on my Tag which was a graduation gift. The Tag was sentimental to me as it was my first serious watch, and been through with me through the "challenging" first few years of being the noob at workplace.

Donkey years later - here's my advise to you: If its battery-operated, for sure sell or gift it away. Mine ended up as junk due to forgetting it needed battery change/maintenance, and its internals require servicing which no longer is worth it.
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Post by: blackmamba24 on February 20, 2020, 07:36:40 AM: I am surprised no one has asked what are the 2 models?

So what are these 2 models?
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Post by: blackmamba24 on February 20, 2020, 07:52:54 AM: I have a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph as my 1st "luxury" watch too in 2008. I have kept it until now, and have been sending it regularly to Tag service center in Central Plaza for servicing and battery replacement despite not wearing it often anymore.

Tag Heuer doesn't worth jack shit in the 2nd hand market and plus if there's sentimental value to it then I would advise to keep. It's a great daily beater, but keep in mind the servicing could be costly.
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Post by: dennis.T on February 20, 2020, 02:01:52 PM: Quote from: Him Who Watches on February 20, 2020, 07:32:10 AM
Had a similar dilemma on my Tag which was a graduation gift. The Tag was sentimental to me as it was my first serious watch, and been through with me through the "challenging" first few years of being the noob at workplace.

Donkey years later - here's my advise to you: If its battery-operated, for sure sell or gift it away. Mine ended up as junk due to forgetting it needed battery change/maintenance, and its internals require servicing which no longer is worth it.

but is a lovely memory right? the watch still with u?
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Post by: Him Who Watches on February 20, 2020, 06:46:20 PM: Quote from: dennis.T on February 20, 2020, 02:01:52 PM
Quote from: Him Who Watches on February 20, 2020, 07:32:10 AM
Had a similar dilemma on my Tag which was a graduation gift. The Tag was sentimental to me as it was my first serious watch, and been through with me through the "challenging" first few years of being the noob at workplace.

Donkey years later - here's my advise to you: If its battery-operated, for sure sell or gift it away. Mine ended up as junk due to forgetting it needed battery change/maintenance, and its internals require servicing which no longer is worth it.

but is a lovely memory right? the watch still with u?

Yes. But it held no significance after some time. The intent was there, but if you don’t find an excuse to wear it, it will fade away. Watches are meant to be worn, i guess.
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Post by: thiamtime on February 22, 2020, 02:35:15 PM: keep them both and pass them on to the next gen ::)
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Post by: exodus on March 13, 2020, 11:53:23 AM: Keeping it may be the best option, with Tags you lose quite a bit when selling. At least 50% if not more.
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Post by: zheng513 on April 06, 2021, 07:48:44 AM: Just sell it
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Post by: WestFly on April 09, 2021, 06:11:19 PM: Memory is valueable. Keep it
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Post by: zoltan on April 14, 2021, 02:54:59 PM: If no use, just sell ;D
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Post by: thewatchmalaysia on June 24, 2021, 10:38:22 AM: i think keeping both is good~
sentimental value ~
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Post by: ExplorerII on July 05, 2021, 08:02:03 PM: keep it as you'll probably be selling it at a loss. On the flip side, it's nice to have a watch collection specially curated for your current tastes. I.e. no watches that you would not wear. I've flipped most of my watches already as i've gotten bored with them. Only have my Explorer II, GShock MRG, Seiko Tuna left. Sold my Sub,JLC Reverso and Seiko Monaco with no regrets.
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Post by: Champ66 on July 07, 2021, 04:22:52 PM: Just keep it
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Post by: Alex K on October 19, 2021, 01:08:49 PM: If for me I will sell as no point if I'm not wearing or using it , just me :)
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Post by: Junny on October 23, 2021, 03:43:23 PM: Imho i think you should keep it! ?🏻