Rolex GMT ii vs Omega Seamaster Chronometer

[Shogunmaster]

In the last few months, I went ahead and purchased my first Rolex. It's a tutone GMT ii (pre-ceramic) and I must say it's absolutely gorgeous. I also have an Omega Seamaster Chronograph (think James Bond but with the 3 dials for the stopwatch) in Titanium. Sometime next year, I'm planning on quitting my job and heading off to europe for at least a year (Dad was born in England so I can get dual citizenship and live and work anywhere in the EU). I was originally planning on selling my Seamaster and adding that to my european touring funds, but I'm now debating. I'm going to basically be backpacking and living on a train for a few months, and frankly, the gold and stainless steal on the GMT add more attention than what I might want to call upon. Also, as much as I love it, the Rolex isn't as comfortable to wear as my 'Russian Sub' Omega (you'd think the opposite as the Omega is huge and heavier compared to the Rolex, but the bracelet is a billion times better on the Omega). I also plan on doing some diving and the Seamaster will go far deeper than the Rolex (though I doubt I'd ever reach the depths that either can manage). To add to everything, Rolex has just raised their prices by 10-15% and the price of gold has risen to records again. If you look on Ebay, my Rolex is now worth an addional $1000-2000 more than I paid for it.

So what do you think? Do you think I should flip the Rolex and take my Omega on the European travels? Keep both? Sell everything and by a Timex?

[Speed]

Firstly, if you need money and your watches are your main source of cash...sell the GMT. You will likely get more cash for it....and you don't seem to like the way it fits. It's not a dive watch, but neither is your Omega Chronometer either.You will get more $$$ for your Rolex so keep that in mind.

If you are at all attached to your Omega, keep it. If not, sell it and get a beater for your travels - AND forget about attracting attention.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Speed

Firstly, if you need money and your watches are your main source of cash...sell the GMT. You will likely get more cash for it....and you don't seem to like the way it fits. It's not a dive watch, but neither is your Omega Chronometer either.You will get more $$$ for your Rolex so keep that in mind.

If you are at all attached to your Omega, keep it. If not, sell it and get a beater for your travels - AND forget about attracting attention.

Agree.

I mean it sounds like you pretty much know what you want to do anyway.

I wouldn't want to sell my Rolex, but hey what I want to do shouldn't matter to you.

[Shogunmaster]

Well, the Seamaster is certainly a divers watch (300 metres) so I'd be able to do further depths than my body would handle. And as far as money goes, I've saved up about a years worth of cash. I'm just thinking that an extra $5000 or so would hurt my run. Pretty sure I'd buy a Rolex again later on in life (I don't think my first post illustrates my love for my gmt), but I suspect that taking my Omega would be a safer run. Its about 12 years old (bought it the year before Goldeneye made it the new Bond watch) so its seen some life and scratches.

This all said, I bought a gmt specifically because I was going travelling country to country. I love the attention it gets and how it goes with everything I wear. Of the 2, the GMT puts the Seamaster to shame lookswise. But I also know that my Seamaster can take a lickin'; I'd cry if I scuffed up the GMT. Still not sure if I should keep both or ditch one (or both).

[dalip]

Trade the two tone for an ss....?

[fc3s2k]

Though decision!! For me I would sell both and buy a used SS sub 14060, now you have a rolex(durable, great looks, accurate,) somewhat stealthy because no date cyclops. And you will have money for your trip. Plus if you decided to sell it later you would get your money back cuz it hold value better than your omega.
Just a suggestion!

[NMS75]

Originally Posted by fc3s2k

Though decision!! For me I would sell both and buy a used SS sub 14060, now you have a rolex(durable, great looks, accurate,) somewhat stealthy because no date cyclops. And you will have money for your trip. Plus if you decided to sell it later you would get your money back cuz it hold value better than your omega.
Just a suggestion!

Sounds like a pretty darn good idea to me, that's certainly something I'd seriously consider if I was in your situation!

M

[Fiery]

Originally Posted by fc3s2k

though decision!! For me i would sell both and buy a used ss sub 14060, now you have a rolex(durable, great looks, accurate,) somewhat stealthy because no date cyclops. And you will have money for your trip. Plus if you decided to sell it later you would get your money back cuz it hold value better than your omega.
Just a suggestion!

+1.

[clum19]

Originally Posted by fc3s2k

Though decision!! For me I would sell both and buy a used SS sub 14060, now you have a rolex(durable, great looks, accurate,) somewhat stealthy because no date cyclops. And you will have money for your trip. Plus if you decided to sell it later you would get your money back cuz it hold value better than your omega.
Just a suggestion!

Best Idea

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by fc3s2k

Though decision!! For me I would sell both and buy a used SS sub 14060, now you have a rolex(durable, great looks, accurate,) somewhat stealthy because no date cyclops. And you will have money for your trip. Plus if you decided to sell it later you would get your money back cuz it hold value better than your omega.
Just a suggestion!

+1, unless of course you could get a new one and still have $$ left over. If going pre-owned I imagine you can find a pretty sweet deal on an Exp. II, which lends itself to the adventuresome lifestyle you're describing.

[WARVET]

Whats a russian sub watch?