Which ones got away?

What watches "got away" that you regret? Either you did not bid, or did not bid high enough, or if a sale situation you simply opted out and later regretted it? Here is one of mine that got away (seller's pics): this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date with a roulette date wheel, maybe c. 1959-1960?. It's not the most collectable model, and not in perfect condition, but it is an uncommon model, and it has an understated, rugged simplicity that I find very attractive. Plus I like date watches because I can never remember the date! The case back looks reasonably unpolished; as for the the front, I can't tell but looks OK. I think this could have been a daily wearer for me.

It sold on eBay about eleven years ago for a pretty high price for those days, and I wish I had bid more aggressively. It could have easily been "thrown back in the pond" if I ended up changing my mind. Oh well, there are many more that I did buy that I wish I hadn't, so maybe it all works out (or doesn’t?)!

Let's see yours!

For me, the one that immediately comes to mind is the Omega FIFA referee watch ref. ST 11003.


In 2005, I had stumbled upon a badly listed eBay auction for one. It didn't look as good as the one pictured above, as the crystal was scratched and the case had a few nicks and had obviously been polished, but the dial and hands were perfect. Bidding stopped at $830 and I stupidly declined to go any further, not realizing how rare this watch was at the time. I've been kicking myself over this ever since...

This one, that I sold in 2016, and I have only this pic

Thanks, I actually searched for this and it did not come up, even using the words “got away.”

A perfect condition LeCoultre Baron got away from me not too long ago. Not that they are worth a ton of money, but I just liked the uniqueness of it. I will be scouring the internet for another but unfortunately every example I find doesn’t work or life has taken quite a toll on them!

Photo please? I don’t know what a Baron is, and they don’t seem to come up on Google.

Another one that I sold and regret because very rare