2 for 1 Trade thoughts

[cloudken]

keep the daytona, trade in the LN, LV, BLRO + cash for meteorite

[watchwatcher]

I just don't think you're gonna get the bang for your buck giving up all that for one watch- albeit one very nice watch.

Bottom line: I might give up one or the other, but not both. The deciding factor would be how much I wore/enjoyed the watch I would potentially be giving up, versus how much I would wear/enjoy the incoming. It's all very subjective, however.

Good luck,

[zi464]

116500 in the trade - no
126710 + cash - yes

[travisb]

That would be a good move. Go for it!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by skipstar

I am reluctant because she beats the heck out of them.

They can take it. Unless she hits them with a hammer.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

I own all three and are part of a a full 30 days on-wrist challenge along with all my watches.

So far the turn came for the 126719BLRO Meteorite and the 126710BLRO jubilee, the white Daytona will have it’s run.


Conclusions

126710BLRO
The jubilee is a very cool and comfortable bracelet, very scratch resistant. The black dial adds a very nice contrast against the Red/blue bezel and the steel plus the polished&brushed jubilee. Overall a great watch.
I kept it on the wrist for 43 days instead of 30.

126719BLRO Meteorite:
- the lack of contrast of dial against hands makes telling time nearly impossible.
- same lack of contrast of the dial against the WG case.
- the Meteorite dial and the blue/red bezel have little in common and do nothing together.
- because of the WG case weight, the sharp edges leave deep marks into the skin, making this watch less comfortable than others.
27 days with it and couldn’t resist anymore, swapped it for the next one (15500ST AP RO). So it will probabil see very few days on the wrist until it reaches the requested 3 years of ownership and take the CPO road back to Rolex.

I got onto the hype train with the Meteorite and was wrong. But hit it right with the jubilee 126710BLRO so there’s little telling before trying


So no, I would not do the trade…

That’s exactly where I land in it as well. I was underwhelmed when I got to try one on. but to each their own

OP, have you handled one in person?

[Polarexplorerii]

I would do it

[places]

I would keep the 116500

[karleone]

I would much prefer having a blro and 116500 rather than a meteorite gmt. You are basically giving away a Daytona and a gmt for a very similar watch with a different dial

[jb335]

I have and love a GMT meteorite but I’d stuck where you are


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[skipstar]

Originally Posted by skipstar

I want to thank everyone for your responses to my post. My wife has convinced me (for now) to hold out hope that our wonderful S/A will come through and to maintain the watches we have. I honestly think she wants to start wearing the 116500 but I am reluctant because she beats the heck out of them.
Have a great day everyone and hope we all get blessed with whatever we are waiting for!

Update:
For all of you members doing the math here is where I am at right now.
116500- 13150.00 no tax
126710- 9700.00 no tax
Extra Bracelet 1700.00 face to face deal with a fellow member so no tax.
3000 on top
Grand total all in is 27550.00, no tax because my AD is in NH and they don’t have sales tax.
My wife and I are taking a trip tomorrow to try and make this deal, wish me luck. As you can tell this has been eating at me for a little bit and hopefully tomorrow I get to scratch this itch.
I will keep you all posted and thanks for all your responses.

[hutch300]

Make sure it sings when you try it on. I would not make this trade. I think the GMT falls flat and washes out. I think that dial pops more on just about any other model so I am clearly biased. I feel bad saying this but I want to be honest. I have let watches go in trades and been happy and have done it and been sad. If you are not at 100% I wouldn't do it. Also, new GMT would be full set right?

[Hkspwrsche]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Meteorites belong in space!!!! Not the lineup into an Olive Garden!!! Don’t!!!!

[kwingy]

I just couldn't bring myself to do this trade. I think you should stick imo as you are giving up so much.

[KatGirl]

I’ve changed my mind. If he’s like the rest of us, he has plenty of other watches. So he’s giving up 2 to get 1, plus a little cash. So what! I say, enjoy a day out with your wife, and come home with the new Meteorite GMT. Good luck!

Kat


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[996marty]

I think you did the right thing by not doing the trade

[SS Oyster]

Maybe ... depends on the meteorite dial. Some are amazing and some are meh.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

126719BLRO Meteorite:
- the lack of contrast of dial against hands makes telling time nearly impossible.
- same lack of contrast of the dial against the WG case.
- the Meteorite dial and the blue/red bezel have little in common and do nothing together.
- because of the WG case weight, the sharp edges leave deep marks into the skin, making this watch less comfortable than others.
27 days with it and couldn’t resist anymore, swapped it for the next one (15500ST AP RO). So it will probabil see very few days on the wrist until it reaches the requested 3 years of ownership and take the CPO road back to Rolex.

I got onto the hype train with the Meteorite and was wrong. But hit it right with the jubilee 126710BLRO so there’s little telling before trying

So no, I would not do the trade.

I've only tried on a 126719BLRO Meteorite, but the parts in red were my exact observations too. Never understood why they paired that dial with the loudest (and totally unrelated) BLRO bezel. Just doesn't work for me.

So no I wouldn't do that trade either.

[Mick006]

I don’t have any of these watches, but I’d do this trade in a heartbeat.

[Carguy87]

Excited to see pics and the updates.

[hutch300]

Kevin - you get the watch? What happened???

[Watcheroo]

I wouldn’t do this trade. Meteorite Daytona on the other hand…

[skipstar]

Originally Posted by skipstar

Update:
For all of you members doing the math here is where I am at right now.
116500- 13150.00 no tax
126710- 9700.00 no tax
Extra Bracelet 1700.00 face to face deal with a fellow member so no tax.
3000 on top
Grand total all in is 27550.00, no tax because my AD is in NH and they don’t have sales tax.
My wife and I are taking a trip tomorrow to try and make this deal, wish me luck. As you can tell this has been eating at me for a little bit and hopefully tomorrow I get to scratch this itch.
I will keep you all posted and thanks for all your responses.

Update #2
The wife and I went on a day trip and I did NOT make the trade. We decided to keep the faith in my unbelievable A/D and hold out hope that the phone will ring sooner than later and I will get the meteorite at MSRP like every watch in my collection.
If by chance it gets discontinued like the others then I will definitely revisit.
Thank you to everyone for the comments.

[doublevanose82]

Originally Posted by joli160

I would do this trade without thinking twice.
The GMT meteorite is on another level and the allure of a PM watch and than with this dial is just stunning.

[TimeAZ]

No way, keep what you have! It's always best to keep what you have personally bought from the AD, and you won't be able to get those pieces again.

[hutch300]

Good choice!

[ap1]

I’d rather have a 116500 than blro meteorite. Shocking as that may sound.