Should I?

[v6inspire]

I've been thinking about trading in my 16713 N-Serial Root Beer GMT for the new Daytona 500 black dial. Before I ask if I should trade it in towards the new Daytona-C, Let give you a list of watches I own and maybe you guys can help me decide if I have too many of one Rolex. What is something you guys would give up from below to trade towards the new Daytona 500 black?

I own:

16713 Root Beer
14060m
116610LV
16610LV
16610
16710 Pepsi
116710 BLNR
116520 Daytona Black Dial
Black Bay Bronze
Black Bay Red ETA
Tudor Ranger
Speedmaster MoTM 1861 cal.
Speedmaster Legend
Seamaster Professional
Tudor 79280 Oysterdate

I love all my pieces but, I find myself not wearing the 79280 Tudor as much and the Speedmaster Legend

LMK thanks TRF!

**EDIT**
Or should I get a 116520 White dial and wait (lord knows how long) for the Daytona 500 to drop in price? I most likely wont wear the new Daytona-C unless for special occasion.
I was thinking of trading in my Rootbeer gmt, Tudor 79280 Oysterdate, and Speedmaster Legend towards the Daytona-C. I prefer not to spend that much cash, so I would be willing to trade those 3 listed above along with added cash. LMK what you guys think.

[Muzz]

Your 16713 is going up in value and the 500C will eventually stabilize at MSRP. You have an exceptional collection already so I would advise waiting for awhile. I would keep everything you have!! Beautiful collection by the way!

[v6inspire]

Originally Posted by Muzz

Your 16713 is going up in value and the 500C will eventually stabilize at MSRP. You have an exceptional collection already so I would advise waiting for awhile. I would keep everything you have!! Beautiful collection by the way!

This forum is a blessing and a curse! That is why I love this forum!
My concern about the 16713 is that it has no papers. I'm the type of person that has to have papers for all my watches. But this 16713 was a great deal and I haven't seen it in a while so I bought it on impulse. The root beer gmt works perfectly and I want to send it to RSC so that I would at least get a card(to satiate the validity of my piece, I know my piece is real, its been inspected by different reputable watchmakers in GA). But I'm worried RSC will change out the tritium dial and the hands. I don't want my dials or hands to be messed with, thats the reason why I'm considering the 16713 as a trade piece, because no papers.

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by v6inspire

This forum is a blessing and a curse! That is why I love this forum!
My concern about the 16713 is that it has no papers. I'm the type of person that has to have papers for all my watches. But this 16713 was a great deal and I haven't seen it in a while so I bought it on impulse. The root beer gmt works perfectly and I want to send it to RSC so that I would at least get a card(to satiate the validation of my piece, I know my piece is real, its been inspected by different reputable watchmakers in GA). But I'm worried RSC will change out the tritium dial and the hands. I don't want my dials or hands to be messed with, thats the reason why I'm considering the 16713 as a trade piece, because no papers.

I would follow your heart and get it serviced with the following instructions about the hands and dial. They will not change without your permission. Also not having the original papers for a watch of that era is not a big deal. These references are getting harder and harder to find so please do keep it!!

Rest assured the RSC will be well aware of the importance of keeping the hands and dial original!!

[v6inspire]

Originally Posted by Muzz

I would follow your heart and get it serviced with the following instructions about the hands and dial. They will not change without your permission. Also not having the original papers for a watch of that era is not a big deal. These references are getting harder and harder to find so please do keep it!!

Rest assured the RSC will be well aware of the importance of keeping the hands and dial original!!

So, what you're essentially saying is that I can get my root beer gmt serviced by RSC as long as I state that I DO NOT WANT the hands and dials to be changed? What if they come up with some BS about having to change the tritium dial and hands? Thats what I'm really afraid of. I agree the root beer is hard to find, but the thought of losing the original dial and hands scare me =(

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by v6inspire

So, what you're essentially saying is that I can get my root beer gmt serviced by RSC as long as I state that I DO NOT WANT the hands and dials to be changed? What if they come up with some BS about having to change the tritium dial and hands? Thats what I'm really afraid of. I agree the root beer is hard to find, but the thought of losing the original dial and hands scare me =(

Is has been my experience (I have service many pieces) that they will not change anything that you request to be left alone. Heck many member ask for their watch to not be polished and they happily agree.

Not sure where you are located but you can drop it off in person at a RSC and give specific instructions.

Several other members will Chime in here about their vintage pieces soon. Yours isn't that old to be overly worried. But it is a keeper!!

[brandrea]

If it were me, I'd trade one of the LV's and maybe the 520 (unless you think you'll still wear it).

Nice collection btw

[v6inspire]

Originally Posted by brandrea

If it were me, I'd trade one of the LV's and maybe the 520 (unless you think you'll still wear it).

Nice collection btw

Yeah I was thinking about the 116610LV instead of the 16610LV. The 16610LV is staying in the family. I kind of want to keep the 520. It's nice to have the 520 and the 500.

[OmegaJJH]

Lose the root beer.

Acquire Daytona C with patience.

How about a group shot?

[watchwatcher]

I wouldn't trade the Root Beer, or any other watch that's not in production, for the D500...and I love the new Daytona. Think it's an exceptional watch.

But, I will say this. If you're not going to wear it, except for formal occasions, then I wouldn't trade anything for it.

[v6inspire]

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Lose the root beer.

Acquire Daytona C with patience.

How about a group shot?

I've always wanted the Root Beer...I've only seen it in person once in my whole life time. So I think I will keep it for now and wait for the Daytona-C hype to simmer down a bit. I must admit, I was pretty set on getting rid of the rootbeer gmt because I was worried about RSC. Now that some are saying that the dial and hands wont be touched, makes me love this particular ref. more.
Group shot should be below

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I wouldn't trade the Root Beer, or any other watch that's not in production, for the D500...and I love the new Daytona. Think it's an exceptional watch.

But, I will say this. If you're not going to wear it, except for formal occasions, then I wouldn't trade anything for it.

Yeah, I think my mind is set on just holding out..I already have one Daytona(black dial). I should just get the white dial to satisfy my itch of buying something

[Hollister]

Nope.

[ilovewatchestoo]

This is all because of box and papers? Actually just papers cause you can source a box. It's just a paper that means so little. Keep the watches and add another.

[v6inspire]

Originally Posted by ilovewatchestoo

This is all because of box and papers? Actually just papers cause you can source a box. It's just a paper that means so little. Keep the watches and add another.

Yeah its all about the paper. I guess I'm just OCD? Anyways, I've decided to keep the root beer gmt. The members who posted in this thread made compelling arguments about keeping this watch.

Plus, like watchwatcher said, "I wouldn't trade the Root Beer, or any other watch that's not in production, for the D500.... If you're not going to wear it, except for formal occasions, then I wouldn't trade anything for it." - Great f**king point!

I'm just going to enjoy the my current Daytona. Maybe get a WG dial with Arabic number and change up my Daytona

[AK797]

I'd sell 2/3 from the last 7 on your list that are least worn.

[v6inspire]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd sell 2/3 from the last 7 on your list that are least worn.

Lol! Basically sell all that are not "Rolex"?

[Meme-Dweller]

Awesome collection. All business, no mid-tier filler. Great taste.

[v6inspire]

Originally Posted by Meme-Dweller

Awesome collection. All business, no mid-tier filler. Great taste.

Oh but you're wrong! I have like 5 Steinharts, a victorinox, and a hamilton lol

I have spending problems...esp when it comes to watches

[watchwatcher]

That is an amazing collection.

The Omega on the bottom right will overlap some with the white D500...I guess it would be on the chopping block for me if I really wanted the Daytona. Plus you have a nice speedy already.

And then maybe the Tudor Bronze is a little much since you've got the Root beer. If you're going to trade anything, those would be my two picks.

[v6inspire]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

That is an amazing collection.

The Omega on the bottom right will overlap some with the white D500...I guess it would be on the chopping block for me if I really wanted the Daytona. Plus you have a nice speedy already.

And then maybe the Tudor Bronze is a little much since you've got the Root beer. If you're going to trade anything, those would be my two picks.

But I just got the Bronze on the 8th of this month!!! >.< It hasn't even patina'd yet! But yeah, the Bronze might go (to fund something else, not the Daytona-C) if I can't find an alternative 23mm strap for it. But the BBB is a beaut in person. I'm going to wait for the Daytona-C to drop/become more available before I make the jump. The premium is crazy on those Daytona-C!

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by v6inspire

But I just got the Bronze on the 8th of this month!!! >.< It hasn't even patina'd yet! But yeah, the Bronze might go (to fund something else, not the Daytona-C) if I can't find an alternative 23mm strap for it. But the BBB is a beaut in person. I'm going to wait for the Daytona-C to drop/become more available before I make the jump. The premium is crazy on those Daytona-C!

Hell, they're all beauts!

But, yeah, I think you're making the good call. The Daytona-C seems to be settling down fairly quickly, and you're set with some real nice watches.

[Al1969]

That's quite a collection. If it was, I'd start to consolidate. I say any watch that can be replaced is "on the table" towards a Daytona C or the 520.

[Wcdhtwn]

Not knowing any sentimental value on your current watches, if a DaytonaC is a must have I'd part with a couple of Tudors, and an Omega. I agree with your recent post that you have a black dial Daytona so you should add the white dial ceramic over the black dial ceramic. I personally don't love the Rootbeer from an aesthetics point of view, but it's probably the one increasing in value and it's certainly not seen often so I'd keep it, if it were me.