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Submarino · 3 March 2012, 12:17 PM

I have never considered myself a serial WIS flipper as I typically wait months or at least a year before I trade a piece or several pieces for a new watch. Today, I am in a little bit of a confusion as I might become a serial flipper like our friend Eric.

I am very interested in a deal that just came up. I can trade my RO 15300 (which I've owned for a little bit less than a month) plus another watch and upgrade to a BNIB ROO Diver. Would you do it???

Comments are really needed!!!

VetteBandit · 3 March 2012, 12:26 PM

Nah. The diver is nice, but the 15300 is a classic.

Submarino · 3 March 2012, 12:27 PM

Thanks Josh. Anybody else???

tomato · 3 March 2012, 12:40 PM

I do like more sporty watches, so I would vote for the diver (assuming the trade itself is reasonable money wise). I also got a diver a few months ago, and couldn't be happier with it. To me, the diver has the clean look of the ROs and the more modern feel of the ROOs. Just my two cents.

h999r · 3 March 2012, 12:50 PM

I like newer watch. So I do it.

mboverst · 3 March 2012, 01:07 PM

Don't be crazy, 15300 is more than classic...it's iconic! I'm all for the diver, but trade in some other pieces or save up for it.

B. Doggy · 3 March 2012, 01:20 PM

I like classic watches. Keep the 15300, man. It's a great piece no doubt.

DucS2R · 3 March 2012, 01:31 PM

I have the 15300 and am looking to add the diver but I would never get rid of the 15300. I love the classic design. The diver is a great watch but I have watches tha cover similar space. The 15300 is unique in my collection, at least until I ger the Patek 5711 I am saving for...

T

Watchonisto · 3 March 2012, 03:46 PM

Do it

TSW · 3 March 2012, 03:52 PM

I would just a add the Diver, The 15300 is a cornerstone in a collection imo.

kilyung · 3 March 2012, 03:52 PM

Divers are becoming a dime a dozen while 15300 are rarer. Now if you were upgrading to a Jumbo! Maybe sell your 5402 to fund a Diver after it's all sorted out?

DD GT3 RD · 3 March 2012, 06:07 PM

15300 goes with everything and is classier, yet sporty. Can pull of both

The Diver is not. U might get tired of a bigger watch the 15300 u will not IMO

HL65 · 3 March 2012, 10:40 PM

Tough call...I am more of an ROO and sports watch kind of guy for the most part so for me the Diver or another ROO would be my choice. The 15300 is a classic though and if you can add another down the road then wait.

travisb · 3 March 2012, 11:46 PM

The 15300 is classic and perfect for anything as you know.
I am more of a sportier watch guy so I would go for the Diver.
I keep my Jumbo as my dress watch but tend to lean towards ROO ad Rolex Professional models.
Is it possible to flip "the other watch" plus cash and keep the 15300?

psv · 4 March 2012, 12:08 AM

As stated, very tough call.

First of all, they both share the same movement - cal 3120 - so no help there.

Needless to say, the 15300 is more understated and much more adaptable to most any situation. It is a 'good enough' sport watch with 50 meters water resistance, it would be more if it didn't have that beautiful see-through crystal back. While the lines are classic RO/Genta and the finish is superlative, it is a bit on the boring side IMO in the stainless steel version. AP's red gold is very nice and really makes the RO design stand out IMO (but that metal is on the soft side).

The Diver is a beautiful piece, perhaps my favorite ROO piece because of its (relative) simplicity. On the minus side, for me at least, is that I find the tapisserie to be a bit too big, I would prefer smaller sized one and the crown at 10 o'clock throws of the balance of the watch a bit. But I'm nit-picking here. It is a very nice piece, not a particular good sport watch I would argue at $18,900 on a rubber strap and rather susceptible to ding and scratches - I rather wear a DSSD if I was going to diving or climbing etc.

I don't know, somehow I really like the design and idea of the ROO Diver

But then in reality it doesn't really fit me?!

Perhaps the new RO's will your perfect choice in the middle?

Then again, you cannot go wrong with an AP Rubberclad! :-) (yes, trying to make your choices harder!)

Dickson Lim · 4 March 2012, 12:48 AM

As long as I love the Diver, I wouldn't flip the iconic 15300 for it.
Anyhow, follow your heart, if you feel that you love a more bold yet sporty design and find the price to be right, go for it. No one knows which one you enjoy the most.

Andrés G · 4 March 2012, 01:40 AM

I had a 15300 and a Diver a couple of months ago. I kept the 15300 and traded the Diver for a Sub plus cash.

The 15300 is by far my favorite watch and a keeper for me.

Submarino · 4 March 2012, 03:45 AM

Great advice guys! Thanks so much. Sometimes I need a good reality check from my TRF buddies.

I will get a Diver some time soon but will keep the 15300.

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TSW · 4 March 2012, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Great advice guys! Thanks so much. Sometimes I need a good reality check from my TRF buddies.

I will get a Diver some time soon but will keep the 15300.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

psv · 4 March 2012, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Great advice guys! Thanks so much. Sometimes I need a good reality check from my TRF buddies.

I will get a Diver some time soon but will keep the 15300.

Indeed, good choice!

MrJ320 · 4 March 2012, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Great advice guys! Thanks so much. Sometimes I need a good reality check from my TRF buddies.

I will get a Diver some time soon but will keep the 15300.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Glad you are able to make your choice. I think in your shoes I would also choose to keep the 15300.

Cheers,
James

alexlt730512 · 4 March 2012, 09:25 AM

get the diver whether or not u gonna sell your 15300

Dickson Lim · 4 March 2012, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Great advice guys! Thanks so much. Sometimes I need a good reality check from my TRF buddies.

I will get a Diver some time soon but will keep the 15300.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Together we stand! Sometimes we will look on some other grail , neglecting on what we had. That's what TRF for, poisoning and... 'curing'.

horseco · 6 March 2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

I like classic watches. Keep the 15300, man. It's a great piece no doubt.

I agree 100%

eric23 · 7 March 2012, 05:43 AM

I like the diver, I would go for it.

I kind of miss mine and might have to get a new one soon. By the way no more flipping for me.

masterserg · 7 March 2012, 06:05 AM

Personally, the diver fits my own style better, but reading your incoming and 15300 review threads and how much you like it ... I'd say you should probably keep it and get the diver later.

Submarino · 7 March 2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

Personally, the diver fits my own style better, but reading your incoming and 15300 review threads and how much you like it ... I'd say you should probably keep it and get the diver later.

Agree!

Hsiang613 · 7 May 2012, 03:59 PM

I'm in your siduation right now... I was debating if I should flip my 15300st for a Diver..

after looking at pictures of the Diver makes me want to get the Diver even more..

aboen · 7 May 2012, 06:09 PM

Two great watches, truly can't go wrong with either. Personally, I'm a sports watch kind of guy, so the diver would be an easy choice.

997.2TTS · 7 May 2012, 06:21 PM

I wouldn't flip it, unless you really needed the cash to make it happen.

3 March 2012, 12:17 PM	#1
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	To Flip or Not To Flip??? That is the question!!! I have never considered myself a serial WIS flipper as I typically wait months or at least a year before I trade a piece or several pieces for a new watch. Today, I am in a little bit of a confusion as I might become a serial flipper like our friend Eric. I am very interested in a deal that just came up. I can trade my RO 15300 (which I've owned for a little bit less than a month) plus another watch and upgrade to a BNIB ROO Diver. Would you do it??? Comments are really needed!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

3 March 2012, 12:26 PM	#2
VetteBandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: JP Location: USA Watch: All of them! Posts: 917	Nah. The diver is nice, but the 15300 is a classic. __________________ ********************************* "Eveyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Instagram: @30threejosh

3 March 2012, 12:27 PM	#3
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Thanks Josh. Anybody else??? __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

3 March 2012, 01:20 PM	#7
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I like classic watches. Keep the 15300, man. It's a great piece no doubt. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 March 2012, 03:52 PM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I would just a add the Diver, The 15300 is a cornerstone in a collection imo. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 March 2012, 12:40 PM	#4
tomato "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Frank Location: Canada Watch: PAM & AP Posts: 368	I do like more sporty watches, so I would vote for the diver (assuming the trade itself is reasonable money wise). I also got a diver a few months ago, and couldn't be happier with it. To me, the diver has the clean look of the ROs and the more modern feel of the ROOs. Just my two cents.

3 March 2012, 12:50 PM	#5
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	I like newer watch. So I do it.

3 March 2012, 01:07 PM	#6
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	Don't be crazy, 15300 is more than classic...it's iconic! I'm all for the diver, but trade in some other pieces or save up for it.

3 March 2012, 01:31 PM	#8
DucS2R "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 135	I have the 15300 and am looking to add the diver but I would never get rid of the 15300. I love the classic design. The diver is a great watch but I have watches tha cover similar space. The 15300 is unique in my collection, at least until I ger the Patek 5711 I am saving for... T

3 March 2012, 03:46 PM	#9
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Do it

3 March 2012, 03:52 PM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Divers are becoming a dime a dozen while 15300 are rarer. Now if you were upgrading to a Jumbo! Maybe sell your 5402 to fund a Diver after it's all sorted out?

3 March 2012, 06:07 PM	#12
DD GT3 RD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 431	15300 goes with everything and is classier, yet sporty. Can pull of both The Diver is not. U might get tired of a bigger watch the 15300 u will not IMO

3 March 2012, 10:40 PM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Tough call...I am more of an ROO and sports watch kind of guy for the most part so for me the Diver or another ROO would be my choice. The 15300 is a classic though and if you can add another down the road then wait. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 March 2012, 11:46 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Tough call The 15300 is classic and perfect for anything as you know. I am more of a sportier watch guy so I would go for the Diver. I keep my Jumbo as my dress watch but tend to lean towards ROO ad Rolex Professional models. Is it possible to flip "the other watch" plus cash and keep the 15300?

4 March 2012, 12:08 AM	#15
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	As stated, very tough call. First of all, they both share the same movement - cal 3120 - so no help there. Needless to say, the 15300 is more understated and much more adaptable to most any situation. It is a 'good enough' sport watch with 50 meters water resistance, it would be more if it didn't have that beautiful see-through crystal back. While the lines are classic RO/Genta and the finish is superlative, it is a bit on the boring side IMO in the stainless steel version. AP's red gold is very nice and really makes the RO design stand out IMO (but that metal is on the soft side). The Diver is a beautiful piece, perhaps my favorite ROO piece because of its (relative) simplicity. On the minus side, for me at least, is that I find the tapisserie to be a bit too big, I would prefer smaller sized one and the crown at 10 o'clock throws of the balance of the watch a bit. But I'm nit-picking here. It is a very nice piece, not a particular good sport watch I would argue at $18,900 on a rubber strap and rather susceptible to ding and scratches - I rather wear a DSSD if I was going to diving or climbing etc. I don't know, somehow I really like the design and idea of the ROO Diver But then in reality it doesn't really fit me?! Perhaps the new RO's will your perfect choice in the middle? Then again, you cannot go wrong with an AP Rubberclad! :-) (yes, trying to make your choices harder!)

4 March 2012, 12:48 AM	#16
Dickson Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: planet Posts: 1,517	As long as I love the Diver, I wouldn't flip the iconic 15300 for it. Anyhow, follow your heart, if you feel that you love a more bold yet sporty design and find the price to be right, go for it. No one knows which one you enjoy the most. __________________ Dream the impossible, and make it possible!

4 March 2012, 01:40 AM	#17
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I had a 15300 and a Diver a couple of months ago. I kept the 15300 and traded the Diver for a Sub plus cash. The 15300 is by far my favorite watch and a keeper for me.

4 March 2012, 03:45 AM	#18
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Great advice guys! Thanks so much. Sometimes I need a good reality check from my TRF buddies. I will get a Diver some time soon but will keep the 15300. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

4 March 2012, 09:25 AM	#22
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	get the diver whether or not u gonna sell your 15300

7 March 2012, 05:43 AM	#25
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I like the diver, I would go for it. I kind of miss mine and might have to get a new one soon. By the way no more flipping for me.

7 March 2012, 06:05 AM	#26
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Personally, the diver fits my own style better, but reading your incoming and 15300 review threads and how much you like it ... I'd say you should probably keep it and get the diver later. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

7 May 2012, 03:59 PM	#28
Hsiang613 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Artesia, CA Posts: 40	I'm in your siduation right now... I was debating if I should flip my 15300st for a Diver.. after looking at pictures of the Diver makes me want to get the Diver even more..

7 May 2012, 06:09 PM	#29
aboen "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 935	Two great watches, truly can't go wrong with either. Personally, I'm a sports watch kind of guy, so the diver would be an easy choice.

7 May 2012, 06:21 PM	#30
997.2TTS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: So Cal + Taipei Watch: Datograph up/dn RG Posts: 218	I wouldn't flip it, unless you really needed the cash to make it happen.

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