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Old 30 January 2016, 11:54 AM   #1
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2 or 1? That is the question

I currently have a 6 month old GMT Ceramic and have an opportunity to trade plus 3500 cash ( Canadian Funds ) which is about 2500 US for a new GMT Batman
The other opportunity is to outright purchase a Tudor Heritage Blue, no box or paperwork, just the watch on its own in excellent condition for 2750.00 ( Canadian funds ) so roughly 1950 US
Love the Batman as well as the Tudor
What would everyone else in the Rolex/Tudor world do?
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Old 30 January 2016, 11:56 AM   #2
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If it's me, I would do the trade up the Blnr....

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Old 30 January 2016, 11:57 AM   #3
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Old 30 January 2016, 11:57 AM   #4
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Keep the gmt and buy the Tudor
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:04 PM   #5
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Don't get me wrong, I love my BLNR. But if I were in your shoes, I would keep the LN and buy another watch, i.e. the THC blue in this case.
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:01 PM   #6
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Respectfully, I think you would get more bang for your buck with the two watches.

I'm actually one of the few people on TRF that prefers the LN to the BLNR.

Now if you're talking about going down to one for a PM model, that's a different story...
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:03 PM   #7
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:04 PM   #8
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:17 PM   #9
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Respectfully, I think you would get more bang for your buck with the two watches.

I'm actually one of the few people on TRF that prefers the LN to the BLNR.

Now if you're talking about going down to one for a PM model, that's a different story...
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:53 PM   #10
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Respectfully, I think you would get more bang for your buck with the two watches.

I'm actually one of the few people on TRF that prefers the LN to the BLNR.

Now if you're talking about going down to one for a PM model, that's a different story...
Agree.
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:03 PM   #11
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Im a one watch guy so i would just get blnr
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:10 PM   #12
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Doesn't $2,500 on top of a trade of a GMTIIc seem like a lot? Isn't that about $5,500 trade value on your GMTc? Seems low to me, I would sell it outright, then pay a bit to get the BLNR.
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Old 30 January 2016, 10:25 PM   #13
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Doesn't $2,500 on top of a trade of a GMTIIc seem like a lot? Isn't that about $5,500 trade value on your GMTc? Seems low to me, I would sell it outright, then pay a bit to get the BLNR.
That's pretty much what they go for Eric. 5800 asking sell point 5500. At least that is what I have seen.
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Old 31 January 2016, 02:26 AM   #14
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Doesn't $2,500 on top of a trade of a GMTIIc seem like a lot? Isn't that about $5,500 trade value on your GMTc? Seems low to me, I would sell it outright, then pay a bit to get the BLNR.
That's what I was thinking.
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:11 PM   #15
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THC all the way for me. Seems a bit much to add a dash of blue, plus I really enjoy my THC.
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:20 PM   #16
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I'd stick with the LN and add another watch. The LN is a beauty in its own right.
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:21 PM   #17
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:27 PM   #18
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Old 30 January 2016, 02:19 PM   #19
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:32 PM   #20
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BLNR would be my choice.
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Old 30 January 2016, 12:44 PM   #22
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Another vote for BLNR.
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Old 30 January 2016, 01:11 PM   #23
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I'd go with the Tudor. You can always sell/trade for the BLNR if you're unhappy.
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Old 30 January 2016, 01:22 PM   #24
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You're GMT LN is beautiful ...
Keep it and put the extra cash towards the
Tudor ... You'll be happier in the long run .
Too much extra cash plus your GMT to up
To the BLNR... 2 Gorgeous watches better than 1...
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Old 30 January 2016, 01:29 PM   #25
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Waste of money IMHO buy another watch and keep the gmt you have.


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Old 30 January 2016, 01:34 PM   #26
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THC would be money better spent, IMO. I'd get get the gray one though.
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Old 30 January 2016, 01:37 PM   #27
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Another vote for the BLNR. I did the same thing this past Novemeber. Couldn't be happier. Go for it.
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Old 30 January 2016, 01:37 PM   #28
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I don't do Tudor so I would get the BLNR, but I would get it off here from a trusted seller and save yourself some money.
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Old 30 January 2016, 01:39 PM   #29
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I would consider keeping the LN and looking at another classic like a Speedy Pro.
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Old 30 January 2016, 04:08 PM   #30
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