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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: eeng on April 24, 2019, 09:43:27 AM
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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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It isn't worth much if you sell it. Better to give it to your brother. :)
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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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If i were you, I'd keep it, and maybe someday pass it on to my kid or something.
:)
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The first step of becoming a collector keep it
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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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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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Buy what you like and sell what u dnt wear anymore unless there is sentimental value...
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keep it, every wath got their story, our memory behind it. i will keep it.
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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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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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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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I will keep it, unless I really short of funding.
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It isnt worth much if u let go. I will keep it for my kids or family members.
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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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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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keep it if have no at good price ;D
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I'll only keep if I don't need it for funding. Sentimentality is very subjective though =)
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Keep it and buy another one
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Keep It
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Keep it. Only sell it if you need some fund.
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Keep it or offer to MWF members at pre-owned section. Hehehe :thumbsup:
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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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Keep it both, since the old one brings you sentimental value
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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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Why not keep it if you intend on building a collection?
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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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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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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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Keep both brother!
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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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I am surprised no one has asked what are the 2 models?
So what are these 2 models?
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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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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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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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keep them both and pass them on to the next gen ::)
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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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Just sell it
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Memory is valueable. Keep it
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If no use, just sell ;D
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i think keeping both is good~
sentimental value ~
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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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Just keep it
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If for me I will sell as no point if I'm not wearing or using it , just me :)
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Imho i think you should keep it! ?🏻