Should ex pay for new watch?

Question

Recently, the "14K gold" watch I received from my ex caused a horrible rash on my arm. He had given me several pieces of authentic

gold jewelry then apparently slipped me this fake watch. Since the split I have not been able to sell the jewelry he gave me as I was offered about 5% of it's retail value. Attempts also failed on eBay costing me $.

I had made the mistake of giving him an expensive Tag Heuer watch that is still worth more than $1500, as well as other gold men's jewelry. He did not seem to own anything of value prior to our relationship.

I left him a message that I had listed it for sale on 2 websites, and he could split the proceeds with me. That would be enough for him to get an older Tag, and pay for the 20 year old 14k watch I just bought.

I left him a few messages about my rash, and he said I was vitamin deficient. I said I don't have a rash on my right arm where a 14kt bracelet is. He finally agreed to return the watch to me, then reneged stating he did not want his memories sold.

He may never give me the $ for the watch, but it's a hard pill to swallow.

Anyway, it helps to bounce hard lessons learned off Answerer's to get their point of view.

Answer 1

A gift is a gift.  It is his to do what he wants with it.  

Cut your losses and move on.  This is just one of those hard learned life lessons.  Don't do anything like that again.

Even if you take him to small claims court, the judge will side with him.  You are wrong.  He played you and you got hurt.  Move on and don't have anything more to do with the jerk.

Answer 2

I sort of don't understand why you're receiving gifts from your EX....this seems like a shady deal in the beginning..you should cut all ties unless you plan on getting back together with the man.