New watch itch
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Fun Bus

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17,911 posts

242 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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12 years ago, for my 21st birthday I was given a 2000 series Tag Heuer (Silver face, silver strap) which I wore daily right up to a year ago when I got a new, Aquaracer Quartz (black face, silver dials). The Aquaracer was a watch I always wanted but now, I found myself wanting something new - such as an Omega or a Brietling (not necessarily new).

I have all the papers and boxes for both watches and am beginning to wonder what they could be worth, and, whether anyone could recommend a retailer which would take both in as part of a deal on a new watch.

The only thing in the way is the sentimental value of my 2000 but I think I could look past this.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

Disco You

3,741 posts

204 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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Don't sell the watch you got for your 21st, you'll regret it in years to come.

As for the other watch, quartz watches have terrible residuals. TAGs, other than the Monaco, have poor residuals too. So you're probably looking at less than you are hoping.

al1991

4,552 posts

204 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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Looking at past sales on TZ, the Aquaracer 2000 series last sold went for £175. Realistically, given the sentimental value, probably worth keeping and just saving a bit harder.

As mentioned Tag Quartz watches do not have good residuals but you might get a decent amount for the Aquaracer.


Fun Bus

Original Poster:

17,911 posts

242 months

Thursday 14th April 2011
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Disco You said:
Don't sell the watch you got for your 21st, you'll regret it in years to come.
You sound just like Mrs Fun Bus and I think I would regret it - especially since it was from my parents and my Father is no longer with us. I'm also not under any disillusion that Quartz watches aren't worth what the Automatic examples are 2nd hand.

rog007

5,821 posts

248 months

Friday 15th April 2011
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Keep them all, and buy many other watches too; it's the only way! biggrin

ooral

167 posts

246 months

Friday 15th April 2011
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rog007 said:
Keep them all, and buy many other watches too; it's the only way! biggrin
^^ That man has the answer! smile

Jem0911

4,415 posts

225 months

Friday 15th April 2011
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rog007 said:
Keep them all, and buy many other watches too; it's the only way! biggrin
As said above. Keep them and buy more.

Mr E Driver

8,542 posts

208 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Warning! You are on the slippery slope to multiple watch ownership! TZ can seriously affect your bank balance!

Jem0911

4,415 posts

225 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Mr E Driver said:
Warning! You are on the slippery slope to multiple watch ownership! TZ can seriously affect your bank balance!
Tell me about it.
I am picking up my tenth in two months.
Like them all so far.
All get an outing.

Mr E Driver

8,542 posts

208 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Jem0911 said:
Tell me about it.
I am picking up my tenth in two months.
Like them all so far.
All get an outing.
.......and I thought I was bad with 14 in 9 months!

rog007

5,821 posts

248 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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Mr E Driver said:
Jem0911 said:
Tell me about it.
I am picking up my tenth in two months.
Like them all so far.
All get an outing.
.......and I thought I was bad with 14 in 9 months!
It's like a disease! frown

andy tims

5,598 posts

270 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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rog007 said:
Mr E Driver said:
Jem0911 said:
Tell me about it.
I am picking up my tenth in two months.
Like them all so far.
All get an outing.
.......and I thought I was bad with 14 in 9 months!
It's a disease! frown
Corrected that for you

rog007

5,821 posts

248 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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biggrin

Nash_wrx

467 posts

207 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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rog007 said:
It's like a disease! frown
And it spreads quick, in the last few weeks alone I bought 4 so far, not counting
spare parts, Nato straps, a rhino strap and two Oyster bracelets whistle

al1991

4,552 posts

204 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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Jem0911 said:
Tell me about it.
I am picking up my tenth in two months.
Like them all so far.
All get an outing.
I thought I was bad, 17 in 4 months!

CardShark

4,249 posts

203 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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al1991 said:
Jem0911 said:
Tell me about it.
I am picking up my tenth in two months.
Like them all so far.
All get an outing.
I thought I was bad, 17 in 4 months!
I am but a mere amateur, only 10 in 9 months for me plus one incoming... hehe

Edited by CardShark on Sunday 17th April 10:48

Jem0911

4,415 posts

225 months

Sunday 17th April 2011
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Is there a watch to stop the collecting?

The PRS-20 I picked up yesterday is very very pleasing.

Lovely strap. Simple face...........



Hold on Vintage Chrono on TZ?