Trade advice: Rolex Hulk/Pepsi for full gold Rootbeer GMT [126715CHNR]?

[carrollp]

Hi All,

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

I’m seeking some perspectives on a potential Rolex <-> Rolex trade that I’m considering.

I’m considering adding a precious metal Rolex to my collection as a 50th birthday milestone next year. My collection consists of mainly sport models from AP, Rolex, IWC and Panerai.

I’m looking at a Rolex GMT-Master II Rootbeer 126715CHNR and I’m considering the following trade options. I would be going the preowned route given the significant discounts with this option at current market rates.

Option 1: Part exchange a Rolex Hulk [116610LV] with cash
Option 2: Part exchange a Rolex Pepsi [126710BLRO on Oyster] with cash
Option 3: Part exchange the Hulk & Pepsi with a small amount of cash

I’m currently leaning towards option 2 as that probably makes most “sense” (if such a thing exists in this crazy hobby 😊) as it’s essentially trading a steel GMT for a precious metal version of the same watch.

I’m also toying with the idea of option 3 as this reduces the potential cash outlay significantly, however I’m equally on the fence with this one as I’m not sure such a trade is worth it and I’d like to keep at least one stainless steel Rolex in the collection.

I’d obviously like to keep all my pieces but something needs to go to part fund the Rootbeer should I decide to pull the trigger.

I’d welcome anyone’s thoughts on this 1st world problem of mine 😊 and in particular from anyone who perhaps considered or indeed went a similar route.

Thanks