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time · 30 January 2015, 10:47 AM

Hi

I need Your help.

I really like to buy the GMT II 116710 BLNR. The problem is money, of course.
I have two Rolex's. One or two have to go in order to get the BLNR.

A YM 16622 BLACK dial from 2001: (The year I started at university. 2000/2001.)
- Older
+WITH paper from the same country I live, box and booklet
- A bit more wear marks
+ Fully serviced (nice but still some wear marks - it is from 2001!)
- The bracelet is more loose due to earlier wear
+ Comfortable and exclusive but heavier. (Some extra grams are good.)
- More blingy
+ Platinum!

A Explorer II 16570 2005: (The year I finished my study.)
+Newer & less wear marks
+Tight bracelet with less wear
- NO paper but with box and booklet (outside the country I live in, but still within Europe.)
- No recent service done. It goes a bit fast, +6s/d.
+GMT function
+More comfortable to wear due to less weight
- I probably need to get it served within 2 years time if I keep it

So what should I do:
1) Sell the YM 16622 and get the BLNR?
2) Sell the Explorer II 16570 and get the BLNR? I have to save more.
3) Sell BOTH and get the BLNR without saving.

Thanks!

toph · 30 January 2015, 10:53 AM

The YM is a very elegant and classy watch and I would keep that.
I reckon once you have the BLNR the exp II would just gather dust. So I'd trade that, unless you have some emotional attachment to it.

CoachRolexRyan · 30 January 2015, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

the ym is a very elegant and classy watch and i would keep that.
I reckon once you have the blnr the exp ii would just gather dust. So i'd trade that, unless you have some emotional attachment to it.

x2

time · 30 January 2015, 11:06 AM

Thanks for fast respons.

I added emtional facts now.

RHIII · 30 January 2015, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

The YM is a very elegant and classy watch and I would keep that.
I reckon once you have the BLNR the exp II would just gather dust. So I'd trade that, unless you have some emotional attachment to it.

x3

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time · 30 January 2015, 11:17 AM

Thanks for advices!

However, option 1) and 2) still got same points....

alanc · 31 January 2015, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rhiii

x3

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x4.

travisb · 30 January 2015, 11:00 AM

How bad do you want the BLNR and like Chris said, do you have any emotional attachment to either of your two?
If not, I'd go all in on the GMT. Could easily fill every need in a watch.
Otherwise, I'd keep the ExpII and get the BLNR.

Snow-Dweller · 31 January 2015, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

How bad do you want the BLNR and like Chris said, do you have any emotional attachment to either of your two?
If not, I'd go all in on the GMT. Could easily fill every need in a watch.
Otherwise, I'd keep the ExpII and get the BLNR.

This is good advice

jjnd08 · 30 January 2015, 11:05 AM

We don't know your financial situation, so only you can answer that part.

If you like the GMT function, keep your Exp II - especially if it's a white dial. It would really balance out the collection.

watchwatcher · 30 January 2015, 11:06 AM

I don't think I would go all in for just 1 watch, unless it was the 116718 (or 9). I chose option 2 as the BLNR would give you all the GMT function you need.

MortgageGuy · 30 January 2015, 11:14 AM

For me I would flip the Explorer and keep the YM and save a bit more for the BLNR, I of course hate waiting so I would probably flip both now and get the BLNR now but that is not the right thing to do IMO...

FTX I · 30 January 2015, 11:13 AM

I'd sell both and get the BLNR asap.

luvsub · 30 January 2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

I'd sell both and get the BLNR asap.

this

tkerrmd · 30 January 2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

I'd sell both and get the BLNR asap.

Me too

toneafficianado · 30 January 2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Me too

Me three! BLNR is perfect for an "only" Rolex.

time · 30 January 2015, 07:34 PM

Very close poll.

Which one of them is easier to find later if I have sold both?

My heart want to keep all..
My wallet says "Absolutely not and impossible!"

GB-man · 30 January 2015, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

I'd sell both and get the BLNR asap.

Yessir

brandrea · 31 January 2015, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

I'd sell both and get the BLNR asap.

same here

time · 31 January 2015, 06:32 AM

Lots of nice and wise guys voted for 3).

Is the BLNR really worth two classic Rolex (one with the most exclusive material in the world, Pt)?

sea-dweller · 30 January 2015, 12:22 PM

I would sell both. Your collection needs a "refresh".

1995akcoop · 30 January 2015, 12:29 PM

ym has to go, not a fan. Explorers are a must have and if yours is a white dial then that would pair perfectly with blnr

osamu · 30 January 2015, 12:38 PM

Black dial YM?

Between the YM and ExII I like the ExII better, but if you're going with a GMT, you don't really need another with the EXII. If your EXII is also a black dial, might be a little more repetitive as well. In the end though, I'd probably just sell the one that gets less wrist time.

captkevin · 30 January 2015, 12:54 PM

Black dial YM?

DCheeta · 30 January 2015, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captkevin

Black dial YM?

Two-tone, black MOP maybe?

Get rid of the ExpII, grab a BLNR.

Rogdogg · 30 January 2015, 01:07 PM

For me it would definitely be sell the YM as it doesn't really tickle my fancy, however, I love the Exp II so I would want to keep that. It would be an easy decision for me.

In saying that my fiancé loves the YM so it probably wouldn't be as easy as I make out. I have a feeling I wouldn't have a YM to sell

Hooper · 30 January 2015, 01:30 PM

Option #1 definitely.

JackDFD · 30 January 2015, 01:37 PM

Flip the EXPII

Dallas Fire Fighter/ Navy Senior Chief

Eric Chan · 30 January 2015, 02:55 PM

Adding the BLNR would be ideal, but since that is not an option, then I would sell the Explorer II. Having two GMT's in one collection may seem redundant.

engin33r · 31 January 2015, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric chan

adding the blnr would be ideal, but since that is not an option, then i would sell the explorer ii. Having two gmt's in one collection may seem redundant.

+1

View Poll Results: Want to buy the BLNR. What should I do?
1) Sell the YM 16622 and get the BLNR? (+$)	45	34.09%
2) Sell the Explorer II 16570 and get the BLNR? (+$$)	39	29.55%
3) Sell BOTH and get the BLNR without saving.	48	36.36%
Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll

30 January 2015, 10:53 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	The YM is a very elegant and classy watch and I would keep that. I reckon once you have the BLNR the exp II would just gather dust. So I'd trade that, unless you have some emotional attachment to it. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

30 January 2015, 11:06 AM	#4
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	Thanks for fast respons. I added emtional facts now. __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

30 January 2015, 11:17 AM	#6
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	Thanks for advices! However, option 1) and 2) still got same points.... __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

30 January 2015, 11:14 AM	#12
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	For me I would flip the Explorer and keep the YM and save a bit more for the BLNR, I of course hate waiting so I would probably flip both now and get the BLNR now but that is not the right thing to do IMO... __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

30 January 2015, 10:47 AM	#1
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	Which to keep to fund the GMT II BLNR? Hi I need Your help. I really like to buy the GMT II 116710 BLNR. The problem is money, of course. I have two Rolex's. One or two have to go in order to get the BLNR. A YM 16622 BLACK dial from 2001: (The year I started at university. 2000/2001.) - Older +WITH paper from the same country I live, box and booklet - A bit more wear marks + Fully serviced (nice but still some wear marks - it is from 2001!) - The bracelet is more loose due to earlier wear + Comfortable and exclusive but heavier. (Some extra grams are good.) - More blingy + Platinum! A Explorer II 16570 2005: (The year I finished my study.) +Newer & less wear marks +Tight bracelet with less wear - NO paper but with box and booklet (outside the country I live in, but still within Europe.) - No recent service done. It goes a bit fast, +6s/d. +GMT function +More comfortable to wear due to less weight - I probably need to get it served within 2 years time if I keep it So what should I do: 1) Sell the YM 16622 and get the BLNR? 2) Sell the Explorer II 16570 and get the BLNR? I have to save more. 3) Sell BOTH and get the BLNR without saving. Thanks! __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

30 January 2015, 11:00 AM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	How bad do you want the BLNR and like Chris said, do you have any emotional attachment to either of your two? If not, I'd go all in on the GMT. Could easily fill every need in a watch. Otherwise, I'd keep the ExpII and get the BLNR.

30 January 2015, 11:05 AM	#10
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	We don't know your financial situation, so only you can answer that part. If you like the GMT function, keep your Exp II - especially if it's a white dial. It would really balance out the collection.

30 January 2015, 11:06 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I don't think I would go all in for just 1 watch, unless it was the 116718 (or 9). I chose option 2 as the BLNR would give you all the GMT function you need.

30 January 2015, 11:13 AM	#13
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I'd sell both and get the BLNR asap.

30 January 2015, 07:34 PM	#17
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	Very close poll. Which one of them is easier to find later if I have sold both? My heart want to keep all.. My wallet says "Absolutely not and impossible!" __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

31 January 2015, 06:32 AM	#20
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	Lots of nice and wise guys voted for 3). Is the BLNR really worth two classic Rolex (one with the most exclusive material in the world, Pt)? __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

30 January 2015, 12:22 PM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would sell both. Your collection needs a "refresh".

30 January 2015, 12:29 PM	#22
1995akcoop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,162	ym has to go, not a fan. Explorers are a must have and if yours is a white dial then that would pair perfectly with blnr

30 January 2015, 12:38 PM	#23
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	Black dial YM? Between the YM and ExII I like the ExII better, but if you're going with a GMT, you don't really need another with the EXII. If your EXII is also a black dial, might be a little more repetitive as well. In the end though, I'd probably just sell the one that gets less wrist time.

30 January 2015, 12:54 PM	#24
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	Black dial YM?

30 January 2015, 01:07 PM	#26
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	For me it would definitely be sell the YM as it doesn't really tickle my fancy, however, I love the Exp II so I would want to keep that. It would be an easy decision for me. In saying that my fiancé loves the YM so it probably wouldn't be as easy as I make out. I have a feeling I wouldn't have a YM to sell __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

30 January 2015, 01:30 PM	#27
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Option #1 definitely. __________________ “LIfe’s Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” – Hunter S Thompson

30 January 2015, 01:37 PM	#28
JackDFD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 204	Flip the EXPII Dallas Fire Fighter/ Navy Senior Chief

30 January 2015, 02:55 PM	#29
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Adding the BLNR would be ideal, but since that is not an option, then I would sell the Explorer II. Having two GMT's in one collection may seem redundant. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

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