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MDUB · 6 July 2011, 05:50 AM

Consider that the Rolex Sub is very nice, but a dust collector since I got my first PAM and it may not see much use anymore becuase it just feels to small compared to my PAM and I have worn the Sub for the last 10 years so it's just time for a change.

I don't expect much $ for the Sub, but it would provide almost enough for a PAM 0. BTW, if you own a PAM, you know the costly addiction to have more than 1. Last thing - the only reason I still have the Sub is becuase of the sentimental value associated with getting it and possibly to pass it on to my son when he is old enough.

Thanks for reading.

TSW · 6 July 2011, 05:52 AM

I wouldn't!

SaddleSC · 6 July 2011, 05:58 AM

I have a 116610 Submariner and a 000 and I definitely would NOT make the trade. As much as I love my PAMs, the Sub is a classic and I fear you would regret trading away your daily wearer once the "novelty" of the Panerai begins to dwindle.

Good luck in your decision...

mjclark32 · 6 July 2011, 06:02 AM

Would I, no.

Keep it as an heirloom.

dddrees · 6 July 2011, 06:47 AM

I have a 16610 LV, a 1680 Red Sub, and a Pam 000. I wouldn't trade any of my Subs to get the Pam 000. I like the Pam 000, however I like my Subs more.

mfer · 6 July 2011, 06:54 AM

Keep it. You are just Panerai crazy right now.

jldc · 6 July 2011, 07:28 AM

I am down to two daily wear watches now. A PAM 312 and a Sea Dweller 16600. Of course, neither of these is the exact watch you're asking about but I wouldn't give up either. If I had to choose one to wear forever, it would probably be the SD.

Besides, isn't "both" the usual TRF answer to these questions?

L

nauticajoe · 6 July 2011, 08:57 AM

No way. Keep it.

jay_man2 · 6 July 2011, 09:08 AM

I'm researching PAM's at the moment, but no way would I trade any of my Rolexes for one.

Cru Jones · 6 July 2011, 09:13 AM

Well, you wore it for ten years, so, just let it collect dust a bit more and see where you are in a few months. If you have no desire to wear it and think you'd really like the zero, why not? Watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed.

jhcam8 · 6 July 2011, 09:23 AM

I made the mistake of trading in a sub I bought in 1968 or so. I've regretted it.

Shade · 6 July 2011, 10:53 AM

I would, subs are nice but never meant for me.

However, if you mentioned theres swntimental value to it, then no, I wouldnt trade it for anything unless you're in a situation where letting it go is not an option.

andrew79 · 6 July 2011, 11:05 AM

Hm, even tho i like 0 that much.... still a no to me....

AJMarcus · 6 July 2011, 11:21 AM

No way!

wokafu · 6 July 2011, 11:25 AM

a 16610 with sentimental value..?? come on now...i dont think its a wise decision to even NOT wear it...dont do it man..

fc3s2k · 6 July 2011, 11:42 AM

Keep the SUB!!!
Save up for the 0
It's not that expensive.
Pass the Sub to your son.

MDUB · 6 July 2011, 11:56 AM

Thank you all for contributing your thoughts. I was leaning toward holding onto the Sub, and you all make good points, which helped my decision to hold onto it.

Glad to be a new member on this forum.

Best,
M

DT14 · 6 July 2011, 01:40 PM

maybe it's just me but it always seems that regret sets in at some point after selling or trading a watch...without exception. Don't sell the sub, keep both!!

Trailblazer · 6 July 2011, 02:36 PM

I wouldn't...its nice to have both though.

hng · 6 July 2011, 05:26 PM

Definitely no. I've let go mine and got it back later. It's the model that represents Rolex the most imho.

johnswatch · 6 July 2011, 05:42 PM

I've been in almost your exact same situation.

I sold my 16600 Sea Dweller to fund a new Pam 112 and have never regretted it. I loved the look of the Rolex but it just didn't get any wrist time. They're not exactly hard to come by either so you can always get another sub if the mood takes you.

B. Doggy · 7 July 2011, 02:36 AM

I wouldn't. Mine is sentimental also.

RRGHOST1 · 7 July 2011, 07:49 AM

I am not fussed on any Pam whether it's 000 or a 111,so i would have any Rolex.

texex91 · 7 July 2011, 08:17 AM

NO! Keep it.

Nica64 · 7 July 2011, 09:14 AM

I have both and love both

but I say no!! keep the Sub.

mfer · 7 July 2011, 09:31 AM

BTW, what PAM do you have?

MDUB · 7 July 2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

BTW, what PAM do you have?

I have a 233 which is my first (unless you count owning a 312 for a week) and definitely not my last PAM.

subtona · 7 July 2011, 09:56 AM

not at all.
no.
let me think about it.....

still no.

really no way

Welshwatchman · 7 July 2011, 10:17 AM

No.

I'd be tempted for a 292 though.

mfer · 7 July 2011, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

No.

I'd be tempted for a 292 though.

I'm actually surprised Paul. Didn't know you liked 'em.

6 July 2011, 05:50 AM	#1
MDUB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Posts: 65	Would you trade in your Rolex 16610 for a PAM 0? Consider that the Rolex Sub is very nice, but a dust collector since I got my first PAM and it may not see much use anymore becuase it just feels to small compared to my PAM and I have worn the Sub for the last 10 years so it's just time for a change. I don't expect much $ for the Sub, but it would provide almost enough for a PAM 0. BTW, if you own a PAM, you know the costly addiction to have more than 1. Last thing - the only reason I still have the Sub is becuase of the sentimental value associated with getting it and possibly to pass it on to my son when he is old enough. Thanks for reading.

6 July 2011, 05:52 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I wouldn't! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

6 July 2011, 05:58 AM	#3
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have a 116610 Submariner and a 000 and I definitely would NOT make the trade. As much as I love my PAMs, the Sub is a classic and I fear you would regret trading away your daily wearer once the "novelty" of the Panerai begins to dwindle. Good luck in your decision... __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

6 July 2011, 06:02 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Would I, no. Keep it as an heirloom. __________________

6 July 2011, 06:47 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I have a 16610 LV, a 1680 Red Sub, and a Pam 000. I wouldn't trade any of my Subs to get the Pam 000. I like the Pam 000, however I like my Subs more. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 July 2011, 06:54 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Keep it. You are just Panerai crazy right now. __________________ member#3242

6 July 2011, 07:28 AM	#7
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	I am down to two daily wear watches now. A PAM 312 and a Sea Dweller 16600. Of course, neither of these is the exact watch you're asking about but I wouldn't give up either. If I had to choose one to wear forever, it would probably be the SD. Besides, isn't "both" the usual TRF answer to these questions? L

6 July 2011, 08:57 AM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	No way. Keep it.

6 July 2011, 09:08 AM	#9
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	I'm researching PAM's at the moment, but no way would I trade any of my Rolexes for one.

6 July 2011, 09:13 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Well, you wore it for ten years, so, just let it collect dust a bit more and see where you are in a few months. If you have no desire to wear it and think you'd really like the zero, why not? Watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed.

6 July 2011, 09:23 AM	#11
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	I made the mistake of trading in a sub I bought in 1968 or so. I've regretted it.

6 July 2011, 10:53 AM	#12
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I would, subs are nice but never meant for me. However, if you mentioned theres swntimental value to it, then no, I wouldnt trade it for anything unless you're in a situation where letting it go is not an option. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

6 July 2011, 11:05 AM	#13
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	Hm, even tho i like 0 that much.... still a no to me.... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

6 July 2011, 11:21 AM	#14
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	No way!

6 July 2011, 11:25 AM	#15
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	a 16610 with sentimental value..?? come on now...i dont think its a wise decision to even NOT wear it...dont do it man..

6 July 2011, 11:42 AM	#16
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	Keep the SUB!!! Save up for the 0 It's not that expensive. Pass the Sub to your son. __________________

6 July 2011, 11:56 AM	#17
MDUB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Posts: 65	Thanks for all your responses Thank you all for contributing your thoughts. I was leaning toward holding onto the Sub, and you all make good points, which helped my decision to hold onto it. Glad to be a new member on this forum. Best, M

6 July 2011, 01:40 PM	#18
DT14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: Daytona, Explorer Posts: 218	maybe it's just me but it always seems that regret sets in at some point after selling or trading a watch...without exception. Don't sell the sub, keep both!!

6 July 2011, 02:36 PM	#19
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	I wouldn't...its nice to have both though.

6 July 2011, 05:26 PM	#20
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	Definitely no. I've let go mine and got it back later. It's the model that represents Rolex the most imho. __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

6 July 2011, 05:42 PM	#21
johnswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a dream world Posts: 488	I've been in almost your exact same situation. I sold my 16600 Sea Dweller to fund a new Pam 112 and have never regretted it. I loved the look of the Rolex but it just didn't get any wrist time. They're not exactly hard to come by either so you can always get another sub if the mood takes you. __________________ 18k GMTIIc, II,16013 DJ, PAM 112, Patek ref 96J, Helson Bronze, Elgin Trench, Gruen Curvex, Omega F300 and a few others......

7 July 2011, 02:36 AM	#22
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I wouldn't. Mine is sentimental also. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

7 July 2011, 07:49 AM	#23
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I am not fussed on any Pam whether it's 000 or a 111,so i would have any Rolex.

7 July 2011, 08:17 AM	#24
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	NO! Keep it.

7 July 2011, 09:14 AM	#25
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	I have both and love both but I say no!! keep the Sub. __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

7 July 2011, 09:31 AM	#26
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	BTW, what PAM do you have? __________________ member#3242

7 July 2011, 09:56 AM	#28
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,596	not at all. no. let me think about it..... still no. really no way __________________

7 July 2011, 10:17 AM	#29
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	No. I'd be tempted for a 292 though. __________________ ..33

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