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The watch that can not be sold
Dear PuristS
I'm interested in watch that you wanted to sell
but never managed to do so and reason why you
didn't suceed whatever that might be
Sincerely
Damjan
I've considered selling...
...my Rolex Datejust that I purchased in the '80s but just can't do it. After owning it for many years, I gave it to my father-in-law and then received it back after his passing. The watch had become part of the story of his illness. So now it's part of my permanent collection since it has too much sentimental value. If it wasn't for the tie-in with my father-in-law, I would have sold it long ago.
Emil
I considered selling this...
...I never really took to it:
...but I think this will discourage all but a very few buyers:
I don't have any ...
That I cannot sell.
I don't have unique pieces because I love to wear my watches without being concerned with the "if I lost this piece ...".
Other point is that my love for one piece is temporary, in opposition to my permanent love for my family.
Cheers,
Nilo
I don't have unique pieces because I love to wear my watches without being concerned with the "if I lost this piece ...".
Other point is that my love for one piece is temporary, in opposition to my permanent love for my family.
Cheers,
Nilo
No question...this Panerai...
I had bought it from a friend, but found myself never really wearing it. Now, why wasn't I wearing it? Almost certainly because I was fearful of dinging it or causing some damage. It was also not a core part of my collection. And also, it was early on in my collecting days. So, one day, I put it up for sale on an online auction. Over that weekend, I received a lot of interest. I was delighted....price had moved up a great deal. So, I was about to sell it....and then this happened.....
Yep, the sun came out and I decided to wear it. I had really not had it on my wrist at all up until then. Just brief moments. But then, when it went on and stayed on...it subsequently stayed on for over a week. I had to tell the highest bidder that I had changed my mind. He then offered even more money!! And then I told him that I had really ...really....genuinely...changed my mind. Then another bidder emailed me after hearing the watch was not for sale, and he said he would offer more than whoever else was highest. It became almost a farce.
Yep, the sun came out and I decided to wear it. I had really not had it on my wrist at all up until then. Just brief moments. But then, when it went on and stayed on...it subsequently stayed on for over a week. I had to tell the highest bidder that I had changed my mind. He then offered even more money!! And then I told him that I had really ...really....genuinely...changed my mind. Then another bidder emailed me after hearing the watch was not for sale, and he said he would offer more than whoever else was highest. It became almost a farce.
But of course, I could not sell it. The chocolate dial of the PAM 36 had won me. And I am really glad I chose to keep her. Not only a watch with great history, but from a friend who became a dear friend. Some watches just can't be sold.
Superb answer, Baron.
I think the watch deserved that, as well as you deserved to keep this very one.
You are hooked, it is a keeper, for the next ( and promising ) generation.
I am very happy and moved to read your words, my friend.
Nicolas
Touching story Joe...great one indeed....
yes Panerai on wrist is peril
Was friend's name starting with N?
Regards
Damjan