SuperDanX Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Just wondered if anyone had ever sold a gen watch and replaced it with a rep version? I know it happens a lot the other way around, but has anyone ever done this and why? Many of us have a lot of money tied up in genuine watches and it often crosses my mind as to whether the difference is worth it? particularly in the case of custom build pieces. I don't think I'll ever do it but your never know I suppose! Edited December 30, 2014 by SuperDanX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubeistan Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Sold my Railmaster XXL some years ago; though not with the intention of replacing it with the rep version. Bought the rep version a few months ago. OEM dial and hands in it now and hopefully in a few days, crown and stem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I have told this story before: Yes, back in 2004 I traded my beloved genuine 16613 for a Corvette race car shell and bought my first rep to replace it. I still have that rep today. The 16613 was my first Rolex so it had a lot of sentimental value, but the car was one of those deals that does not come along very often and I had to make a really quick on the spot decision. I sold the Corvette quickly and later that year bought a gen two tone datejust, but kept that rep and have worn it a lot over the last 10 years. I miss my old 16613 but it was worth doing that deal--the watch needed a long overdue service also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tframo Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I owned a gen breiting super avenger prior to finding the forum. I have since sold the gen and built a franken for less than 1/3 the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Yes I have I had an A series 16610 and sold it a few years ago after finding rwg and the wm9v3 subs. Have since moved on to the tc subs and st subs all for a fraction of the price of gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Bought a Tag Aquaracer 500M a while back now and when the rep came out I bought it to compare the two, the Gen was sold within a couple days.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Oh yeah, sold everthing I had, daughter in college and now getting into reps. Just bought a beautiful 1675 and in my eyes feels just as good. I started going a bit wild with gens, last purchase was a red Sub and I just couldn´t have 10 grand tied up in a wristwatch and my kid needing a car; I don´t miss them a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I suppose it all depends if you need quick access to the funds or not, or have a need for the funds right now. If the answer is no and no, and the moneys just going to be sitting in a savings account making 0.1% APR interest, and you enjoy the gen, keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschespeedster Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 props to the guy who sold a gen, bought a rep and a racecar with the money. no gen can be as fun as a f---ing racecar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wristrocker Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I used to have a gen Tag Link Calibre 16 Chrono which I sold after about half a year along with some other stuff I didn't necessarily need to fund a short term investment. That paid out very well but I did never buy the gen back as just when I was going to, I read a lot about how awesome the rep is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I had the 2nd gen CrPO (gen) which I sold because the rep CrPO was so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny007 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Done it a few times actually. Currently trying to sell my gen Rolex 16233 to fund a few reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kingfrog Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Would not consider selling a gen for a rep. May buy a rep to test drive before buying the gen though. There is nothing like wearing a gen. You just know it's real and that makes all the difference. Of course if one needs the money sell away. But in the long run with Rolex you won't lose money on a gen Sub if purchased right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I sold my gen 16610 when I discovered hi-end reps.I said I would never go back to gen. What's the point. That was then. 5 years later, I have a nice little collection of gens, frankens and reps. I always need some gens for certain ocassions and functions. Last summer I travelled with my gen GMT and somehow, the crown got loose and flooded the case. The servcing for that and replacing the dial and hands reminded me that it's best to swim with a cheap beater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alterego Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 props to the guy who sold a gen, bought a rep and a racecar with the money. no gen can be as fun as a f---ing racecar. That's what I thought a year ago,he I sols my 1016 tofund the puchase of a MINI Cooper. I am as happy as I can be driving the car, which is not the same as having the watch in the safe. I'm now looking for a high quality rep vintage Explorer, that will replace the gen. Although I suspect it won't feel the same as the gen on my wrist. Ah. I forgot to say the car is gen and not a rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altesporsche Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Just came across this and thought it was funny as I just sold a Gen to fund a car Sold a Gen AP ROO to come up with the remainder of funds because banks in Canada wouldn't let me finance another Porsche I just bought .... Bastards ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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