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24 January 2024, 07:58 AM | #61 |
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BLRO is better... Do the trade and get rid of that vintage
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24 January 2024, 08:37 AM | #62 |
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I may be completely wrong, but I think if you had said, "I have a watch I've not worn in 20 years, I'm 69 and I genuinely think I'll never wear it again: should I trade it for a modern GMT?" - then the answers would have been overwhelmingly, "Trade it."
But those magical words, "Red Sub," change everything. Suddenly, even though the fundamental reasons for considering the trade are identical, just knowing it's a Red Sub would change a lot of minds. Mine included. There's something really interesting in that but I can't quite tease it out. |
24 January 2024, 09:44 AM | #63 |
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I think at 69 years old if you know what you want and don’t want, I’d do it. Get what you want and enjoy it. Just my 2 cents.
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24 January 2024, 12:52 PM | #64 |
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You can't be serious with a question like that... unless your red sub isn't a "Red 1680 sub", I can't imagine anyone in their right mind entertaining the idea for even a second...
no disrespect, of course ;)
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24 January 2024, 02:39 PM | #66 |
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OP, I hope you take my response into consideration as it's contrary to many here, but rooted in what I think your need is, not ours.
Many of the replies here are stating the obvious collective advantage a red submariner holds over a BLRO. It's true, there is no comparison in terms of rarity and collectability. I myself would say keep the red sub, if it were me. But I'm many years your jr (could be your son) and at a different point in my watch collecting journey. And this isn't advice for me. At my age, time doesn't play the factor like it does for you - my limiting factor is still money, like many replying here. Not having enough available to buy a watch, but more generally as being a driver in what is to come in my life (experiences, assets, nest for my family). For you, it's time. There is an admission of that in your original post, and I think that should be what drives your final decision. Would you like to experience the BLRO in your later years collecting watches? Would you wear it more than the red sub if you had both? If the answer is yes to those questions, sell the red sub and buy the BLRO. What will you regret? It's been in a safe for 20 years, isn't being held for your family, and doesn't bring you joy and interest in the way a BLRO appears it would. Why would you NOT make the change at your stage in life? I struggle to put myself in your shoes and see how I could ever regret getting the BLRO. What, so if the red sub skyrockets when I'm 90 I can wish I had kept it in my safe another 20 years so that I could be incentivized to wear it even less now? My dad bought a BSA at your age that he hadn't had since he was 22. I helped him find and buy it. He took it for a 5 min drive when it arrived and when he got off said if he never road it again it was worth buying for that 5 min. Get the BLRO. You will love it. Sent from my SM-S916W using Tapatalk |
24 January 2024, 05:44 PM | #67 |
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Your RedSub looks like in very good shape. I would never trade such a beautiful and unique classic vs a basic still in production BLRO. Keep your RedSub!!
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But If you want one, they can be had in a heartbeat. Not so for a RED sub. Not even remotely the case. I may be unique in this regard, but when I have been unfortunate enough to have experienced “sellers remorse”, it’s been nice to know that I can replace what I foolishly sold with relative ease (and not having to compromise on considerations like condition etc.) Sell your 1680 and you’ll be looking for years to find another (and that’s IF you can find one that ticks all your boxes).
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25 January 2024, 06:29 AM | #71 |
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Sure would do that trade
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I recently told my dad (now in his early 80s and healthy as ever), “just enjoy yourself… don’t worry about how much things cost, if it makes you happy, do it!” Love my dad to death - his happiness is what matters most to me.
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25 January 2024, 12:37 PM | #73 |
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Would You Trade Pepsi BLRO for 1971 Red Submariner?
John, I have owned examples of both. Love them both but have neither in my collection at this time.
I trade ones I don’t wear, or don’t plan to wear. It does no good in the bank, if no one else appreciates it. My son has input and I keep the ones he prefers… so it’s nice they will be enjoyed after me. You mention wearing modern Rolex. If a BLRO brings a smile, do it. I hate to overpay Gray for a modern Rolex, but I’ve done it. In this market, an Even trade seems fair, if you have a watch only. I sold a red sub in this current, down market, recently. Vintage is a tough sell, now, even for the top dealers. There are many red subs for sale. Light demand. Lots of fence sitting. Ensure you get top dollar. Especially if your red sub is a full set. I can recommend some dealers if you DM me. Just another WIS who loves to trade. @bladeandwatch1 on IG
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25 January 2024, 01:44 PM | #74 |
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OP, can we get pictures of the 1680?!?
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