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Originally Posted by sketchyt
Thank you (and everyone else) for the info. I'm not super comfortable sharing it all here, but here's the one my dad was proudest of (Rolex Daytona):
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How much do you know about watches? If it's limited, if I were you, I'd perhaps bring this Daytona along and keep it in my pocket or bag when chatting with a retailer to understand how to appreciate a brand new Rolex. After learning the basics on a different Rolex, I'd whip out the Daytona and apply the same concepts on it and also see what the retailer thinks about the watch. I'd suggest doing this before attempting to move them. I'd suggest doing this to try and get insight as to what caught your dad's attention to make him want to try and acquire each piece.
I wouldn't move any of them until I had a better understanding about what each piece is about. Otherwise I feel like I'd easily regret it one day if I suddenly became more interested in luxury watches. Unique to you, each piece has a story and is IMO a little piece of your dad's personality. I personally wouldn't be eager to let go of something like that soon after his passing and an attribute like that is not something you can even pay for. Your dad is a part of the history of that watch. That history is possibly priceless to you, but worthless to someone else. It would hurt my soul to relinquish a treasure of someone important to me, to someone who treats it like "whatever". But that's just me.
I've had opportunisties to acquire a Daytona before. I know they're prized in the luxury watch market, but I've never really felt a connection to them. There are also huge differences between pictures, looking at a watch in person and wearing a watch. The watch he treasured the most might not be the watch that catches your eye. The pic you posted is something you said your dad had a lot of pride in though. He appreciated it and it gave him joy. Don't let go of that opportunity to get a chance to try and get a unique glimpse into your dad's life until you are truly certain you are ready to do so. There is a reason why some collectors only sell to friends/acquaintances. They want to know the watch is well taken care of and is good vibes to get the occasional glimpse of them later on.