Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #21 Posted July 28, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 31 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: I thought when a guy had a midlife crisis, he was supposed to buy a Porsche, not a Leica. 🤔 which is great news…. if you are going to waste your money on something, a Leica Digital is a little less stupid as an investment than a sports car ... buy a leica m10 today claims to have lost a few thousand dollars in 5 years ... a Porsche allows you to burn several thousand just to get it out of store on the street Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Le Chef Posted July 28, 2021 Share #22 Posted July 28, 2021 Your Rolex is likely to continue to increase in value (check on Chrono24 for an idea of how much), whereas that’s not likely the same for your Leica gear. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo castillo Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Le Chef said: Your Rolex is likely to continue to increase in value (check on Chrono24 for an idea of how much), whereas that’s not likely the same for your Leica gear. That for sure, but i can’t take a picture with a Rolex …. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted July 28, 2021 Share #24 Posted July 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rodrigo castillo said: That for sure, but i can’t take a picture with a Rolex …. Then why bother asking the question? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derleicaman Posted July 28, 2021 Share #25 Posted July 28, 2021 Digital Leicas are not a great investment, but they retain their value than other digital cameras. Film Leicas, mainly M cameras are gaining in value. Leica lenses on the other hand are appreciating quite nicely. i would cut your losses and sell off some of your non-Leica cameras to buy an M10-R. I did sell one of my Rolexes years ago to buy more Leica gear. Explorer II Coke version, so I know where you’re coming from! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 28, 2021 Share #26 Posted July 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, Rodrigo castillo said: which is great news…. if you are going to waste your money on something, a Leica Digital is a little less stupid as an investment than a sports car ... buy a leica m10 today claims to have lost a few thousand dollars in 5 years ... a Porsche allows you to burn several thousand just to get it out of store on the street That depends. I bought a new Porsche in 1986 and sold it for a profit in 1994. But I didn’t buy it as an investment, nor do I buy camera gear for investment, only to use and enjoy. Do whatever you want, based on your own circumstances. GAS also requires no logic. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted July 28, 2021 Share #27 Posted July 28, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, oldwino said: I too have a Rolex that I never use...hmmm... exchange it with the OP, maybe you will both use them 🤝 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted July 28, 2021 Share #28 Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Le Chef said: Your Rolex is likely to continue to increase in value (check on Chrono24 for an idea of how much), whereas that’s not likely the same for your Leica gear. Yep, my 2004 Submariner for which I then paid EUR2, 300- is now worth over EUR10, 000-. On the other hand my M9 for which I paid over EUR5, 000- in 2009 is now a worthless brick due to sensor corrosion.....maybe this helps to answer your question. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited July 28, 2021 by michali 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323074-should-i-sell-my-rolex-to-buy-a-leica-m10r/?do=findComment&comment=4246585'>More sharing options...
MyLeicaWorld Posted July 28, 2021 Share #29 Posted July 28, 2021 The answer is simple .. never sell a Rolex .. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted July 28, 2021 Share #30 Posted July 28, 2021 I wore my Rolex every day for 40 years and sold it for a good profit, even after taking inflation into account. Most of the money has been spent on Leicas ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer Posted July 28, 2021 Share #31 Posted July 28, 2021 Unfortunately a forum is an unlikely place to help you make a decision. Many people get frustrated with an individuals dilema and as you probably know you will receive a variety of opinions. I have suffered from gas for many years and love acquiring new cameras, I have a friend who does the same with guitars. My point is the M10R will not solve your dilema, I don't think you have a dilema it's just another camera you want. There's nothing wrong with that, other than the fact some people won't understand. Good luck with "your" decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cboy Posted July 28, 2021 Share #32 Posted July 28, 2021 Why not the OP wait to sell for the M11.At least it helps justify the watch trade for a new model than a soon to be superseded one. The M9 and the other cameras can be used till then😉. Dont worry i dont think anyones photography is going to drastically improve upon acquisition of a newer model. Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted July 28, 2021 Share #33 Posted July 28, 2021 DON'T! Next year, it would be worth more and then you can post this on the M11 forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 28, 2021 Share #34 Posted July 28, 2021 Never sell that Rolex. Any photograph taken with a Leica camera when the poster was not wearing a watch worth more than 30.000 $ will not be accepted on this forum, unless it is taken from inside his Bentley ! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted July 28, 2021 Share #35 Posted July 28, 2021 vor 7 Stunden schrieb a.noctilux: As I don't know what is Rolex, Rolex is a Swiss watch company producing watches, of which there are so many good replicas (a.k.a. fakes) on the market that you will never know if someone wearing a Rolex has the real thing or not. Which is why I would never buy a Rolex. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted July 28, 2021 Share #36 Posted July 28, 2021 vor 2 Stunden schrieb michali: my 2004 Submariner for which I then paid EUR2, 300- is now worth over EUR10, 000-. Why anyone would pay over EUR 10,000.- for your old Submariner if you can buy a brand new-new one for roughly EUR 7,500.- remains a mystery to me. And the current model has a vastly improved movement, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted July 28, 2021 Share #37 Posted July 28, 2021 vor 2 Stunden schrieb michali: Yep, my 2004 Submariner for which I then paid EUR2, 300- is now worth over EUR10, 000-. On the other hand my M9 for which I paid over EUR5, 000- in 2009 is now a worthless brick due to sensor corrosion.....maybe this helps to answer your question. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 10.000 Euro??? Is it a platinium edition? Where you get the 10k Euro? (I think I own the same watch-that would be great news) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted July 28, 2021 Share #38 Posted July 28, 2021 to the original post: 1) if thats your (main) dilemma your life should be great - so be happy 2) If Photo-GAS goes so far that you start selling other things (which are important for you) than I would suggest to make a pause buying new equipment On the other side, both, m10r and Rolex are not the most needed things in life, so it will not influence you life much! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted July 28, 2021 Share #39 Posted July 28, 2021 4 hours ago, derleicaman said: Digital Leicas are not a great investment, but they retain their value than other digital cameras. Film Leicas, mainly M cameras are gaining in value. Leica lenses on the other hand are appreciating quite nicely. i would cut your losses and sell off some of your non-Leica cameras to buy an M10-R. I did sell one of my Rolexes years ago to buy more Leica gear. Explorer II Coke version, so I know where you’re coming from! I completely agree, and empathise, with this. I sold a Rolex (GMT Master II) to buy a BP M4 and 28 Elmarit asph. Now the M4 has increased in value by about 100%, the Elmarit by 0%, and the Rolex by about 120%. Financially I should have kept the Rolex, but I’m happy I have the M4 and 28 Elmarit, from which I’ve made other memories. However, since you have so many other, essentially disposable, digital cameras, I would sell any or all of those before the Rolex. Digital cameras are, generally, a very bad store of value. I would realise that value while it still exists … Anyway, it’s your watch, and your camera stash, so you should do whatever makes you happy! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted July 28, 2021 Share #40 Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, tom0511 said: 10.000 Euro??? Is it a platinium edition? Where you get the 10k Euro? (I think I own the same watch-that would be great news) Not platinum. Most Rolex sports watches from the 1950s through to mid-2000s are considered collectible. Several reasons, they were not as mass produced as the current models, more understated & less bling. The prices have gone through the roof & have now more or less levelled out. Chrono24 Rolex 14060M prices Edited July 28, 2021 by michali 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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