Would you trade?

[samuelhuntington]

Hello everyone. I currently have a rolex 14060 two liner and a pp 5167. Over the years I have found that I only enjoy a two maybe three watch max collection. When I have more than two watches I feel bad for not wearing them enough and I feel I could really live without them. Although my goal is to have my 5167, an AP 15202 (or a 15300 in its place if I can find a mint example) and a rolex, model undecided.

Lately I have been wearing my 5167 90% of the time and my sub when I'm doing more hazardous activities. :) So I have been floating the idea of trading my sub + about 2k for a polar explorer ii 42mm. I think I would wear the exp more as it's white dial is a big change up from the 5167. And when I get an AP I'll have a black white and blue dial watch. So as I write this thread I'm talking myself more into this idea.

So just curious if you were in my shoes would you trade the sub + cash for the new polar exp ii? In the end I know it's up to me but would live to hear some thoughts. Thanks!!




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[beshannon]

No I would not do that trade.

[FTX I]

No no

[WAK4]

Two line Sub...could be hard to say get rid of it. Polar Exp isn't too shabby (I own it myself and wear regularly) and I think you'd be very happy with that as well. But they are in current production and fairly easy to get.

It's all perspective but when going between the Exp and a Nautilus, the Nautilus would seem small to me. I got over it, but it did bug me for a while.

Is your Sub complete? Box/papers, known ownership history? Those types of things could be hard to re-acquire if you let this one go and decide you made a mistake.

[samuelhuntington]

Originally Posted by WAK4

Two line Sub...could be hard to say get rid of it. Polar Exp isn't too shabby (I own it myself and wear regularly) and I think you'd be very happy with that as well. But they are in current production and fairly easy to get.

It's all perspective but when going between the Exp and a Nautilus, the Nautilus would seem small to me. I got over it, but it did bug me for a while.

Is your Sub complete? Box/papers, known ownership history? Those types of things could be hard to re-acquire if you let this one go and decide you made a mistake.

Thanks all so far. Yes it's complete and an unpolished example from 1997. Those are good points I have not considered.

[sparky]

I would do the trade:
1. $2k seems pallpark to me
2. 2nd time zone feature on the ex2
3. a white dial, to me, is a classic look (think pocket watches)
But, then again, I like my ex2.

[certomaz]

Originally Posted by samuelhuntington

Over the years I have found that I only enjoy a two maybe three watch max collection. When I have more than two watches I feel bad for not wearing them enough and I feel I could really live without them.

I know what you mean!


I like the polar exporer and if i was you i would do it.

[Jack T]

A white dial is a nice change, although I'm not a fan of the ExpII. How about an Oyster Perpetual? Simple, understated, an uncluttered silver dial, brushed oyster bracelet.

To answer your question directly, I would not do it, can't comment on the cash, only my feelings on the watch. And a two line Sub is nice as a collector, but most people don't care.
But...love that PP, just love it! I'd trade a lot of hardware for one of those.

[AK797]

Keep the sub, 5164, 15202 and sub is an awesome trio.

[Vaxe]

I would trade an used 14060 + $2K for a BNIB 116570. Unless your Sub has sentimental values, the trade is pretty even and will allow you to enjoy something new.

[brandrea]

Not a chance I'd do that trade. I'm not sure I'd even trade your sub for a polar exp2 straight up ...

I guess it depends on you, but if it were me I would not.

Good luck deciding.

[tkerrmd]

sounds like you want to so do it! thats all that matters

[Presa canary]

I would not trade for the 42 exp + cash. But I'd trade it for a 40mm polar straight up...

[brettpaul]

Not a big fan of the 42mm Expys....bought the black dial when it was released, but released it after about 6 months...keep the 2-liner classic!

[Time Exposure]

I would either keep the Sub, or look at replacing it with a 40 mm EXPII polar. A 42mm looks like it will fit you, but if you ever start to think the 5167 is small and sell it, THAT you will CERTAINLY regret!

[ezmarr]

I would not do the trade but consider the 40mm Exp II instead.

[The Libertine]

No way!

[samuelhuntington]

Thanks for your opinions so far. Sounds like most here would not part with the sub. Some good points made. Still undecided

[redsubby]

I would upgrade the Sub to Subc

[Kyu]

I love my sub's to ever trade, the new upgraded bracelets are icings !

However it seems like u've already made ur decisions , trading/flipping is always a good experience to get it out of ur system if ur initial thought was to do it.

I'd say u already answered ur self, go with ur instinct and be happy, happiness is all that matters

[waQstar]

So a sub is more desirable... Yes....

The general consensus will be don't do the trade as the sub is iconic...

Think of it this way, a watch that you don't wear but is iconic or a watch that you will wear and is not so iconic... A 2 liner is not a super rare bird, plenty around, so if you miss it, it can be bought back..

In my opinion do the trade...

[samuelhuntington]

Thanks again everyone. At this point I think I'll hold on to my sub and add an explorer down the road.

[sebastien1975]

No way. Your sub looks great. I would keep it

[FlatlineEF9]

Id keep the sub.

[mutee]

No sub is a better watch

[HL65]

I wouldn't but if you truly feel good about it go for it! For me stick with what you have.

[lsettle]

There are two rules to life:

1. Never sell your Rolex Sub
2. Never sell your old Triumph motorcycle.

The 16570 can be had for about 4K. I would save up the other 2K and buy one.

But that is just me. ;-)

Lawrence