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Old 18 October 2018, 03:33 PM   #1
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Which one would you sell and why?

Dear fellow Watchonista

I am planning to change my collection due to potential new incoming beginning of 2019 (according to my AD/AP Boutique). I am waiting since 1,5 years for a Patek Aquanaut 5167 and 1 year for an AP RO Jumbo 15202. Limit I set myself are max 5 watches.

Current collection:

Rolex SD 16600 2003
Rolex Daytona 116520 2008
Rolex YM 116655 2016
Rolex BLRO 126710 2018
Blancpain Villeret Ultra Slim Steel 2009


Which one would you sell and why?
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Old 18 October 2018, 03:50 PM   #2
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The YM just doesn't do it for me. That would be the one to go for me.... Sweet collection, btw!
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Old 19 October 2018, 03:32 AM   #3
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The YM just doesn't do it for me. That would be the one to go for me.... Sweet collection, btw!
I like the YM.

Sell the Daytona... to me.
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Old 18 October 2018, 04:09 PM   #4
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Old 19 October 2018, 02:13 PM   #5
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Old 19 October 2018, 03:41 PM   #6
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The Blancpain.


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Old 18 October 2018, 04:15 PM   #7
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I’d keep everything and forgo the AP and PP...
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Old 18 October 2018, 06:27 PM   #8
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I’d sell the YM because I simply don’t like it
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Old 18 October 2018, 06:47 PM   #9
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The Blancpain doesn't float my boat. So that's the one I'd be selling.
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Old 18 October 2018, 07:14 PM   #10
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I might be on the minority here but I can easily see myself picking the AP or PP over 16600.
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Old 19 October 2018, 12:15 AM   #11
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Old 19 October 2018, 12:19 AM   #12
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Old 19 October 2018, 01:10 AM   #13
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Sell Blancpain Villeret and agree with others, forgo the Patek Aquanaut 5167 unless you plan to flip it fast for extra $$$ (disclaimer: am not a flipper so am not a fan of that strategy yet understand the idea behind it). Had a 5167a, they're just not durable, service is forever it seems as you know, and....

Maybe invest the funds into another hobby that brings joy into your / your family's life? How about a nice hi-fi / home theater perhaps and enjoy the music
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Old 19 October 2018, 01:38 AM   #14
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You're on a Rolex forum - everyone will tell you to ditch the Blancpain (I don't agree)
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Old 19 October 2018, 01:43 AM   #15
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I would not listen to anyone who says sell th YM. People don’t realize it but the PM RG YM is one of the most well thought out watches there is

Matte Dial

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Old 19 October 2018, 03:14 AM   #16
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I would sell the Daytona, I may be a heretic, but, I've never liked them.
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Old 19 October 2018, 03:17 AM   #17
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The first three (in the case) shouldn't go anywhere but on your wrist.
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Old 19 October 2018, 03:32 AM   #18
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Blancpain and YM


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Old 19 October 2018, 04:02 AM   #19
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Agreed... The AP would be much nicer IMO.
The Aquanaut is another story... Not my Favorite PP...
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Old 19 October 2018, 05:23 AM   #20
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With your 5 max rule, I’d sell the Blancpain, buy the Jumbo, and skip the Aquanaut (as in, keep the other 4). If you need to flip 2, I’d flip the Blancpain and SD. I would probably never wear the SD with a Jumbo, Aquanaut, PepsiC, Daytona and RG YM.

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Old 19 October 2018, 05:28 AM   #21
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Leave the Blancpain, take the Rolex
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Old 19 October 2018, 10:06 AM   #22
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Dear fellow Watchonista
Current collection:

Rolex SD 16600 2003
Rolex Daytona 116520 2008
Rolex YM 116655 2016
Rolex BLRO 126710 2018
Blancpain Villeret Ultra Slim Steel 2009


Which one would you sell and why?

I’d sell the BLRO.

The SD, now that’s a man’s mans watches!
The Daytona, well that is sharp as heck! It’s at home being casual but would like great with a tux.
The YM, well that’s for when your feeling a little loose and sexy.
And the Blancpain, well that is for when you mean business, and I mean business out for a late supper and some dancing!
The BLRO to me tries to be a little casual and yet a little dressy but doesn’t seem to nail either on the head.

It’s a tough choice and a great collection. Good luck from the peanut gallery!!



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Old 19 October 2018, 10:11 AM   #23
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Blancpain just doesn't look right in the collection.
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Old 19 October 2018, 10:20 AM   #24
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The YM is awesome.

The Blancpain is the odd man out here. And if there is one SS sportswatch that can act as a dress watch it’s a Jumbo.

I’m really not a fan of the 5167 unfortunately
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Old 19 October 2018, 12:50 PM   #25
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For me, the Yachtmaster is the only one I'd want to keep; I love that model.
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Old 19 October 2018, 12:55 PM   #26
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Sounds like you have 2 incoming?

I'd get rid of these two.

Rolex YM 116655 2016
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Old 19 October 2018, 02:04 PM   #27
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The Blancpain has got to be the one to go!
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Old 19 October 2018, 04:02 PM   #28
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Sell none of them and buy a watch winder.
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Old 19 October 2018, 04:33 PM   #29
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SD or Daytona will be my top candidates to leave.
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Old 19 October 2018, 06:49 PM   #30
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I'd cut my losses on the Blancpain and sell it. I'd sell the 116600 also.
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