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Varoom · 24 June 2015, 10:13 PM

ive always loved the iwc Galapagos and love the new version even more....

really tempted to trade my Deepsea for one.

but also love my rolex......

what do you guys reckon??

Varoom · 24 June 2015, 10:15 PM

I cant afford to have both but im worried the iwc is a bit of a novelty that will wear off.

theken · 21 July 2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Varoom

I cant afford to have both but im worried the iwc is a bit of a novelty that will wear off.

I think you answered your own question...and I agree with your answer.

OmegaJJH · 24 June 2015, 10:17 PM

Stick with Rolex (But hey what did you expect me to say)

dabbotjordan · 24 June 2015, 10:17 PM

Not in a thousand years would I trade my Dssd for the IWC

JapRs · 24 June 2015, 10:18 PM

Have you tried the IWC on?

Varoom · 24 June 2015, 10:21 PM

ive tried the older one wchich was slightly smaller but was stunning in real life

dc98354 · 24 June 2015, 10:24 PM

No, I would keep the DS.

JapRs · 24 June 2015, 10:26 PM

I would try it on first and then decide...its a stunning watch in real life

nathaniel · 24 June 2015, 10:27 PM

I would only do it if you are 100% certain. You are going to lose a lot on resale for an IWC.

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1William · 24 June 2015, 10:29 PM

I would not do it. The DSSD is a beautiful watch and stands on it's own merits for size, look and value. Nothing against the IWC but it is not in the same class as the DSSD in my opinion. Don't even think about trade value should it not work out. Contact a trusted seller and see what you could get on a trade or sell. Keep what you have. You got it right.

lmcgbaj · 24 June 2015, 10:30 PM

I don't like the DSSD that much but I would still keep it. That IWC does nothing for me.

jjnd08 · 24 June 2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

I don't like the DSSD that much but I would still keep it. That IWC does nothing for me.

x2

johneh · 24 June 2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

I don't like the DSSD that much but I would still keep it. That IWC does nothing for me.

My thoughts exactly. The DSSD is my least favourite sports model and I still wouldn't do it.

Lemarp · 25 June 2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

I don't like the DSSD that much but I would still keep it. That IWC does nothing for me.

This

beshannon · 24 June 2015, 10:30 PM

I do not even like the Deepsea and I would not do it.

ap1 · 25 June 2015, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I do not even like the Deepsea and I would not do it.

this right here

Fort Rolex · 25 June 2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

I do not even like the Deepsea and I would not do it.

Ditto

Cabaiguan · 24 June 2015, 10:32 PM

No way. Not a good trade, IMO. I've also heard less than favorable reviews on the rubber coating that surrounds the old Galapagos. They may have resolved those issues in the newer version.

keanewoon · 24 June 2015, 10:33 PM

Asking this question in trf? I guess you dont really mean to trade it.

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travisb · 24 June 2015, 10:38 PM

Not even close for me. Deepsea all the way.

Varoom · 24 June 2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by keanewoon

Asking this question in trf? I guess you dont really mean to trade it.

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I don't know much about iwc but always loved this one......

so wondered what you guys views were.

I would love to have both but didn't want to just jump in and trade my rolex without speaking to you guys first.

so I guess its a bad move lol

cheers

J_H · 24 June 2015, 10:39 PM

No!

Chadridv · 24 June 2015, 10:44 PM

I've tried on the IWC and although I really liked it, and realistically for me it was a better physical fit than the DSSD, it felt like a g shock in comparison. That's not really to put it down but more to compliment the build of the Rolex. Keep us updated!

superdog · 24 June 2015, 10:47 PM

I would do it.

Love the iwc.

116680 · 24 June 2015, 10:48 PM

You presumably mean trade the DSSD for the IWC and get some cash back, right ?

The IWC is going to get smashed on depreciation but it is a lovely watch - I've looked at it myself a number of times but got put off by stories of the rubber coating coming off (probably unfair as by all accounts only a few watches had that issue).

On balance I'd say I wouldn't do it unless you loved the IWC on trying it on and got a phenomenal price on the IWC. You're not going to get a competitive price from Blowers; they are amongst the most expensive of the UK internet retailers. That said, I have bought from them twice and been perfectly happy (other than knowing I didn't get a bargain).

116680 · 24 June 2015, 10:52 PM

Oh, I see that the new style ones are actually mid £6k ish, so you probably are looking at a straight swap at best. I wouldn't do it but would wait for the new ones to come down to the £3-4k ish level of the old ones (which they will).

jbsmith · 24 June 2015, 11:10 PM

I would not. I love my D-Blue DSSD.

brandrea · 24 June 2015, 11:12 PM

Not here

Gerry62 · 24 June 2015, 11:46 PM

never

24 June 2015, 10:13 PM	#1
Varoom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Highlands Watch: Deepsea Posts: 145	Trade My DEEPSEA For IWC Galapagos? ive always loved the iwc Galapagos and love the new version even more.... really tempted to trade my Deepsea for one. but also love my rolex...... what do you guys reckon?? __________________ ROLEX - SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA

24 June 2015, 10:15 PM	#2
Varoom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Highlands Watch: Deepsea Posts: 145	I cant afford to have both but im worried the iwc is a bit of a novelty that will wear off. __________________ ROLEX - SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA

24 June 2015, 10:21 PM	#7
Varoom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Highlands Watch: Deepsea Posts: 145	ive tried the older one wchich was slightly smaller but was stunning in real life __________________ ROLEX - SEA-DWELLER DEEPSEA

24 June 2015, 10:27 PM	#10
nathaniel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Can you guess? Location: Texas Watch: 116610LV Posts: 409	I would only do it if you are 100% certain. You are going to lose a lot on resale for an IWC. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ "Comparison is the thief of joy." Theodore Roosevelt 116710LN 116610LV

24 June 2015, 10:30 PM	#16
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I do not even like the Deepsea and I would not do it. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

24 June 2015, 10:17 PM	#4
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Stick with Rolex (But hey what did you expect me to say)

24 June 2015, 10:17 PM	#5
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	Not in a thousand years would I trade my Dssd for the IWC

24 June 2015, 10:18 PM	#6
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	Have you tried the IWC on?

24 June 2015, 10:24 PM	#8
dc98354 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Back in HK Posts: 110	No, I would keep the DS.

24 June 2015, 10:26 PM	#9
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	I would try it on first and then decide...its a stunning watch in real life

24 June 2015, 10:29 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I would not do it. The DSSD is a beautiful watch and stands on it's own merits for size, look and value. Nothing against the IWC but it is not in the same class as the DSSD in my opinion. Don't even think about trade value should it not work out. Contact a trusted seller and see what you could get on a trade or sell. Keep what you have. You got it right.

24 June 2015, 10:30 PM	#12
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	I don't like the DSSD that much but I would still keep it. That IWC does nothing for me.

24 June 2015, 10:32 PM	#19
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	No way. Not a good trade, IMO. I've also heard less than favorable reviews on the rubber coating that surrounds the old Galapagos. They may have resolved those issues in the newer version. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

24 June 2015, 10:33 PM	#20
keanewoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: KL Posts: 26	Asking this question in trf? I guess you dont really mean to trade it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 June 2015, 10:38 PM	#21
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Not even close for me. Deepsea all the way.

24 June 2015, 10:39 PM	#23
J_H "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Jeffrey Location: Spartanburg, SC Watch: HULK Posts: 882	No! __________________ If you live for people's acceptance, you will die from their rejection....

24 June 2015, 10:44 PM	#24
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I've tried on the IWC and although I really liked it, and realistically for me it was a better physical fit than the DSSD, it felt like a g shock in comparison. That's not really to put it down but more to compliment the build of the Rolex. Keep us updated!

24 June 2015, 10:47 PM	#25
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	I would do it. Love the iwc. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

24 June 2015, 10:48 PM	#26
116680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 214	You presumably mean trade the DSSD for the IWC and get some cash back, right ? The IWC is going to get smashed on depreciation but it is a lovely watch - I've looked at it myself a number of times but got put off by stories of the rubber coating coming off (probably unfair as by all accounts only a few watches had that issue). On balance I'd say I wouldn't do it unless you loved the IWC on trying it on and got a phenomenal price on the IWC. You're not going to get a competitive price from Blowers; they are amongst the most expensive of the UK internet retailers. That said, I have bought from them twice and been perfectly happy (other than knowing I didn't get a bargain).

24 June 2015, 10:52 PM	#27
116680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 214	Oh, I see that the new style ones are actually mid £6k ish, so you probably are looking at a straight swap at best. I wouldn't do it but would wait for the new ones to come down to the £3-4k ish level of the old ones (which they will).

24 June 2015, 11:10 PM	#28
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	I would not. I love my D-Blue DSSD.

24 June 2015, 11:12 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Not here

24 June 2015, 11:46 PM	#30
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,505	never

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