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Sadness of letting something nice go

  1. calalum Aug 29, 2017

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    I am in the process of letting go of a great piece, spectacular condition, very desirable, box and papers, basically unreplaceable. An absolute safe queen (a big reason to move it on). While I have regretted selling a number of pieces in the past (particularly as the market has moved up significantly), this time, at least for now, the decision feels comfortable. Of course, there is always the sadness of letting go of something special or beloved.

    If the deal is completed, trading my special piece will allow me to get a grail that I have long dreamed of but never expected to own. That wouldn't have been possible otherwise. It was just a confluence of fortunate events, being in touch with the right guy at the right moment, him getting the right piece and reaching out to me, me having something he really wanted and was willing to pay what to me was a premium (although he is the expert so presumably he will do even better moving my piece than what he expected with his), and a fair trade for both parties.

    Hope some of you have had and will have similar experiences.

    Best to all.

    Nick
     
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  2. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Aug 29, 2017

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  3. melanieux Aug 30, 2017

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    Freebird just started playing on the radio as I finished reading your post..

    Fate, I guess. Good luck with it all! :)
     
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  4. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! Aug 30, 2017

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    art of the deal.
     
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  5. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Aug 30, 2017

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    TLDR: I traded a speedy and got a Patek plus cash;)
     
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  6. arcadelt Aug 30, 2017

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    I'm thinking of going down this road and expect I will also feel what the OP is feeling right now.
     
  7. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Aug 30, 2017

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    Nick, hoping that the deal goes through and we get see your grail. Good luck :thumbsup:
     
  8. gemini4 Hoarder Of Speed et alia Aug 30, 2017

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    Nautilus?
     
  9. calalum Aug 30, 2017

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    The one I gave up. A serious beauty, which is not adequately reflected in my phone pix.

    6239 dial.JPG 6239 dial2.JPG
     
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  10. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Aug 30, 2017

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    Wow nice early Daytona.
     
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  11. skkali168 Aug 30, 2017

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    Lol
     
  12. CajunTiger Cajuns and Gators can't read newspapers! Aug 30, 2017

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    Damn, if thats what you gave up...what you are getting must be spectacular! Cant wait to see what you added :)
     
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  13. calalum Aug 30, 2017

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    Ok, OK.

    And the arrival...my grail. Best to all. Big smile with this one. Easily the best example I have ever seen. If I can get a good pic you can really see the beauty and condition.

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  14. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Aug 30, 2017

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    Well played Sir, well played!!
     
  15. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Aug 30, 2017

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    You certainly ended up with the superior bezel!

    Congrats!
     
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  16. alam Aug 30, 2017

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    tough choice indeed! but killer, good looking dial on the acquisition! congrats!
     
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  17. Mods I'm not really an ΩF mod but I play one on TV Aug 30, 2017

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    Love the GMT. Well done
     
  18. Rasputin The Mad Monk of OF Aug 30, 2017

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    Idk Calalum, I have a 6542 and you do indeed have a nice example. However, I rarely wear it because that bloody bezel is so damn fragile. The Daytona is more robust and more amenable to daily wear. Perhaps consider replacing the bezel if you plan to wear frequently.
     
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  19. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 30, 2017

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    :eek::eek::eek:
     
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  20. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Aug 30, 2017

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    :eek::eek::eek:
     
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