Upgrade or buy a second watch?

[Lrlx]

Hello TRF,

Ive spent far too many hours online drooling at other watches and decided to buy a new watch to gain some wrist presence. Currently, I own a GMT 16710-Y.

Whenever I talk to my brother Fremstar I end up more confused. He wants me to buy them all ;)



So I turn to the forums for a more objective opinion.

I have a budget around 6-10k and narrowed my options to the following.

1) Selling my 16710 and purchasing a 116710. This would give me PCL's and bolder presentation on the daily wearer.

2) Increase the budget and purchase a President ala 118238 and keep my 16710. This would give me a daily and flashier option. I'm to that thrilled about spending a lot more.

3) Pick up another "new" tool watch with flair (hulk? smurf?) or even a Exp.

So, those of you who have been in my position... What advice can you offer? Thanks!

[samsmart]

smurf

[Tudor66]

I like any option that allows you to keep the GMT. Your contact Sam is a knowledgeable Rolex owner- listen to him, buy another....

[kilyung]

Listen to Sam. Start with the 116619LB.

[samsmart]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Listen to Sam. Start with the 116619LB.

Always love seeing that thing mike. One day it will be my Beater watch.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by samsmart

Always love seeing that thing mike. One day it will be my Beater watch.

As heavy as it is, it truly will beat anyone you bludgeon with it senseless.

[watchwatcher]

The GMT IIc-although a fantastic watch-is not going to give you more wrist presence than the beauty you are wearing. Keep it and buy something when you are ready and know what you want.

[~JJ]

I couldn't sell.. I would regret it. Add the smurf!

[Roll the Lex]

keep the gmt! it's too beautiful to let go.
I'd go Daytona.

[rodrob59]

Before you make a decision, look around for a gently used YG DD 18238. Should be able to find one within your budget and keep the GMT, it's beautiful. I've had my 18238 for a year and love it more than I thought, my next is going to be a Coke bezel GMT, hopefully a 16760. Of course the Smurf would do it all and is my current grail, but I could never be a one watch guy. My 2 cents for the low, low price of nothing! In the end you'll know what's right.

[AF_Rob]

Don't get rid of a classic. I feel you will regret it later. If you're looking for presence, then you cant go wrong with an ExII Polar (the polar wears larger I think) or a Smurf. If white gold is your thing.

If your looking to upgrade or buy another, just know you will probably never be a one watch guy. So, just let that dream go! :)

[Lew Archer]

KEEP that GMT.

I vote for an Explorer, 1 or 2 (and, if 2, the white dial)

Then save for #3...

[hdrazor251]

Always add and never subtract...unless you don't like it.

[Lrlx]

I just realized that the Smurf is far out of budget. I guess that would be another category of "grails".

[Billywiz]

WHATEVER BUT DONT SELL THAT ALL TIME CLASSIC...You'll regret it.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by Billywiz

WHATEVER BUT DONT SELL THAT ALL TIME CLASSIC...You'll regret it.

you have a great watch (and serial) that holds a special place, you can get a different one but not better!

[520Matt]

Originally Posted by billywiz

whatever but dont sell that all time classic...you'll regret it.

x3

[Angrypuppy]

Originally Posted by Billywiz

WHATEVER BUT DONT SELL THAT ALL TIME CLASSIC...You'll regret it.

[ZakSgp]

Explorer II White

[Soly20]

Don't sell. Save up and buy another one you like.

[travisb]

I like the Coke. Keep it.
The LVC or even a ceramic GMT would be a good addition. The ceramic model GMTs are different enough to justify owning both.

[Ray6Chan8]

Save up for a new watch, in the meantime you can get a Pepsi insert to have a new look

Have fun hunting

[Rashid.bk]

If you can add then add, if not then do what you have to do to get the watch you want. The Smurf would be my choice but you said your budget was $10K, increase the budget and get the Smurf.

[andyboy39]

Keep the GMT, save a few more then get a dress watch, you already own tool watch.

[HL65]

Keep your 16710 and add a Submariner or another classic tool watch. First and foremost--go try a bunch on and see what sings to you most regardless of what anyone here thinks as taste is subjective and only yours matters in this case!

[mrhy]

get either one,i had same issue ended up with both to join my gmt

[LightOnAHill]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Keep your 16710 and add a Submariner or another classic tool watch. First and foremost--go try a bunch on and see what sings to you most regardless of what anyone here thinks as taste is subjective and only yours matters in this case!

Going down and trying them on is really the best advice you can get here.


Though some say nothing we say is important or should be considered by you because you have to make your own decision, I don't think that statement is necessarily correct...

Allow me to explain,

Though you do have to choose for yourself, we can give ideas and opinions that when you consider them, they may provide you with additional opportunities, options, and paths you may not have considered before reading our posts - so, what we say can be important and help you make your decision.

The more information and opinions and ideas and experiences you read here, the more available choices you'll have from which to choose yourself, therefore, we can be of benefit and you can still have your own independent choice.

Just my two cents.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Keep your 16710 and add a Submariner or another classic tool watch. First and foremost--go try a bunch on and see what sings to you most regardless of what anyone here thinks as taste is subjective and only yours matters in this case!

That's what I would do, the choice will depend on the one you prefer and your personal tastes but I would personally go with a Day-Date or a two-tone Datejust.

P.S.: Sam is a lot of TRF members' wallets' ennemy...

[ufboy73]

i like option #3

[jwill051]

Please don't sell that 16710, a future collectable