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Dittox · 6 May 2015, 01:42 AM

Start a savings plan and buy the GMT in a year!

locutus49 · 6 May 2015, 02:01 AM

Regardless of BLNR, if I owned a watch for a year and haven't worn it, I would get rid of it.

playmore009 · 6 May 2015, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

Regardless of BLNR, if I owned a watch for a year and haven't worn it, I would get rid of it.

Exactly...how great is the speedy if you haven't worn it for a year? Flip the speedy and save up the BLNR. In the grand scheme of things, BLRN is like a fraction of a college tuition costs...a small fraction!

NoVaSubowner · 6 May 2015, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Speedy and SubC are a pretty unbeatable duo in my opinion. Trading the Speedy wouldn't get you anywhere near the BLNR, and I wouldn't trade a SubC for a BLNR. Grass is always greener and there's always going to be something shinier and newer out there. Plus, college ain't gonna get any cheaper!

That and the BNLR prices will come down sooner or later as demand wanes. Might be better off waiting a few years then picking up a 2nd hand model.

sparky · 6 May 2015, 03:09 AM

get the watch- school is so expensive that $10k one way or other will not make much difference. And if it does, you can guilt trip your kids by selling it at that time.

Roller07 · 6 May 2015, 03:10 AM

Kids first, watches second.

travisb · 6 May 2015, 04:00 AM

I wouldn't sell the 114060. Being you've had it for 3 years and state that you love it, I think you'd regret it.
Also, I wouldn't make any moves until you feel comfortable.

GB-man · 6 May 2015, 04:11 AM

Sell speedy and get blnr. Not wearing it for a year constitutes sale unless it has sentimental value to you.

Heu · 6 May 2015, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by luvsub

Sell speedy, and add GMT.

Eric Chan · 6 May 2015, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

Do nothing, except wear the speedy for a week or two... Then make a decision. Personally, I rock the SubC and Speedy most of the time. I know which I like more, but they're both awesome in their own way.

This sounds like the way to go first.

For me, the children will always come first. Funds aside, I would sell the Omega and get the BLNR and call it a day and then focus on continuing to save for the children.

actionkwj · 6 May 2015, 04:59 AM

Agreed. CANNOT get any more classic nor collectible than these two. A BLNR is sweet, but it's not that sweet... and will it be as collectible as a Speedy ten years from now after the hoopla is gone? Not likely. Besides, they're not rare and you can always get one later on. Be content, save your money, and then it'll mean more when you pick on up later.

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Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Speedy and SubC are a pretty unbeatable duo in my opinion. Trading the Speedy wouldn't get you anywhere near the BLNR, and I wouldn't trade a SubC for a BLNR. Grass is always greener and there's always going to be something shinier and newer out there. Plus, college ain't gonna get any cheaper!

Cru Jones · 6 May 2015, 05:07 AM

Why not sell both and get the BLNR without any worries? For a two watch collection, BLNR and Sub are too similar, IMHO.

If down the road you have the other projects taken care of, then add to the BLNR.

Elusion · 6 May 2015, 11:13 AM

Not a lot of love for the Speedy, huh?
I think my comment about the Kid's education was taken a little too seriously. I just wanted to illustrate that I have responsibilities and buying a Rolex is a non-trivial purchase for me.
I’m starting to agree with the ‘forget the other brands’ idea. Those would just be watches that I wouldn’t wear.
I think I’ll wear the Speedy for a couple weeks and see how I feel. It was my First ‘serious’ watch purchase. I got it used from a watch store (and probably over paid) And honestly I bought it because I was uncomfortable spending so much on the Sub. So, I was ‘testing the waters’. Then after having the Speedy for a month I just went and bought the Sub, no problem.
If I could do it again; I’d probably just go get the Sub and wouldn’t even bother with the Speedy. But since I have it now, it feels wasteful to get rid of it because I wouldn’t get what I paid for it back.

4srolex · 6 May 2015, 04:50 PM

I own both the BLNR and the Zenith El Primero and will tell you both are great watches but the BLNR gets more wrist time in my rotation.

Mr. Vegas · 6 May 2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dittox

Start a savings plan and buy the GMT in a year!

This is the plan.

jbleee · 6 May 2015, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidmind

Do whatever it takes to get the BLNR.

x2

jbleee · 6 May 2015, 05:52 PM

Also depends on what kind of Speedy it is. I just flipped a 3570 plus some more for a nice 16600 SD.. do not regret it. A brand new or modern Speedy has no character.

jbleee · 6 May 2015, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Elusion

Not a lot of love for the Speedy, huh?
I think my comment about the Kid's education was taken a little too seriously. I just wanted to illustrate that I have responsibilities and buying a Rolex is a non-trivial purchase for me.
I’m starting to agree with the ‘forget the other brands’ idea. Those would just be watches that I wouldn’t wear.
I think I’ll wear the Speedy for a couple weeks and see how I feel. It was my First ‘serious’ watch purchase. I got it used from a watch store (and probably over paid) And honestly I bought it because I was uncomfortable spending so much on the Sub. So, I was ‘testing the waters’. Then after having the Speedy for a month I just went and bought the Sub, no problem.
If I could do it again; I’d probably just go get the Sub and wouldn’t even bother with the Speedy. But since I have it now, it feels wasteful to get rid of it because I wouldn’t get what I paid for it back.

This was exactly how I felt and went through something similar with my Speedy just to get my feet wet. After a few months I just went out and bought the BLNR. After I got a Rolex the Speedy was very lackluster.

THC · 6 May 2015, 09:15 PM

Leave the gun, take the cannolis

Pharmlou · 6 May 2015, 09:49 PM

You have a great and versatile combo! Buy some cool rally straps for the Speedy pro and it will feel like a new watch ( have a look at Heuerville). The BLNR is a great watch, but looks the same as the SubC to the uninitiated therefore matches your clothes exactly the same way also. For me, watches are partly about the way they make you feel when you wear them and partly about how they match the clothes/outfit you wear. The BLNR can wait and the kids need your attention!

zama · 6 May 2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Wllnv19

Sell the Kids....buy the BLNR ..jk

x2

locutus49 · 6 May 2015, 11:06 PM

Great Godfather quote.

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Originally Posted by THC

Leave the gun, take the cannolis

toneafficianado · 6 May 2015, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by luvsub

Sell speedy, and add GMT.

This mainly because you say you haven't worn the Speedy for a year and GMT is very different from a Sub.

Gaijin · 6 May 2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Kids are first

True, but as far as college is concerned I think kids are better students if they have a skin in the game. What I mean is if they have to pay for all or part of their college. My Dad told me he would not pay a cent for my education. I got it myself and studied hard as a result.

My niece and nephew both had their college paid for and both got kicked out of school for grades and partying too much.

Get your Rolex.

Daryl · 7 May 2015, 12:02 AM

my parents paid for my college. i paid for their rolexes

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Gaijin · 7 May 2015, 12:44 AM

I bought my Dad a new Rolex for his 80th. He taught me values and was a leader amongst men. Sorry for the quick hijack.

clock · 7 May 2015, 01:09 AM

Keep what you have, get the blnr, JLC, Tudor and Zenith.
The kids can take student loans.
If not, don't ever call yourself a WIS.

Kidding aside, sell the Speedy to help fund the blnr. You haven't worn it in a year.

brettpaul · 7 May 2015, 01:26 AM

Sell the Speedy and tell the kids they'll have to work part-time to pay for expenses during college as you're only covering tuition!!

I had to cover my own tuition and expenses while working my way through college so you're kids are going to be fine!!

6 May 2015, 03:10 AM	#36
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6 May 2015, 04:50 PM	#44
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7 May 2015, 12:02 AM	#55
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7 May 2015, 01:26 AM	#58
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Sell the Speedy and tell the kids they'll have to work part-time to pay for expenses during college as you're only covering tuition!! I had to cover my own tuition and expenses while working my way through college so you're kids are going to be fine!! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

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6 May 2015, 01:42 AM	#31
Dittox "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mexico City Watch: Explorer II Posts: 262	Start a savings plan and buy the GMT in a year!

6 May 2015, 02:01 AM	#32
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Regardless of BLNR, if I owned a watch for a year and haven't worn it, I would get rid of it.

6 May 2015, 03:09 AM	#35
sparky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Cal Location: Seattle, WA. Watch: explorer Posts: 658	get the watch- school is so expensive that $10k one way or other will not make much difference. And if it does, you can guilt trip your kids by selling it at that time.

6 May 2015, 04:00 AM	#37
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I wouldn't sell the 114060. Being you've had it for 3 years and state that you love it, I think you'd regret it. Also, I wouldn't make any moves until you feel comfortable.

6 May 2015, 04:11 AM	#38
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Sell speedy and get blnr. Not wearing it for a year constitutes sale unless it has sentimental value to you.

6 May 2015, 05:07 AM	#42
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Why not sell both and get the BLNR without any worries? For a two watch collection, BLNR and Sub are too similar, IMHO. If down the road you have the other projects taken care of, then add to the BLNR.

6 May 2015, 11:13 AM	#43
Elusion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: US Watch: Speedy&Submariner Posts: 158	Not a lot of love for the Speedy, huh? I think my comment about the Kid's education was taken a little too seriously. I just wanted to illustrate that I have responsibilities and buying a Rolex is a non-trivial purchase for me. I’m starting to agree with the ‘forget the other brands’ idea. Those would just be watches that I wouldn’t wear. I think I’ll wear the Speedy for a couple weeks and see how I feel. It was my First ‘serious’ watch purchase. I got it used from a watch store (and probably over paid) And honestly I bought it because I was uncomfortable spending so much on the Sub. So, I was ‘testing the waters’. Then after having the Speedy for a month I just went and bought the Sub, no problem. If I could do it again; I’d probably just go get the Sub and wouldn’t even bother with the Speedy. But since I have it now, it feels wasteful to get rid of it because I wouldn’t get what I paid for it back.

6 May 2015, 05:52 PM	#47
jbleee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Honolulu Watch: BLNR, 14060, 5513 Posts: 57	Also depends on what kind of Speedy it is. I just flipped a 3570 plus some more for a nice 16600 SD.. do not regret it. A brand new or modern Speedy has no character.

6 May 2015, 09:15 PM	#49
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Leave the gun, take the cannolis

6 May 2015, 09:49 PM	#50
Pharmlou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Louis Location: Australia Watch: 114060 16710 5513 Posts: 95	You have a great and versatile combo! Buy some cool rally straps for the Speedy pro and it will feel like a new watch ( have a look at Heuerville). The BLNR is a great watch, but looks the same as the SubC to the uninitiated therefore matches your clothes exactly the same way also. For me, watches are partly about the way they make you feel when you wear them and partly about how they match the clothes/outfit you wear. The BLNR can wait and the kids need your attention!

7 May 2015, 12:44 AM	#56
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I bought my Dad a new Rolex for his 80th. He taught me values and was a leader amongst men. Sorry for the quick hijack.

7 May 2015, 01:09 AM	#57
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	Keep what you have, get the blnr, JLC, Tudor and Zenith. The kids can take student loans. If not, don't ever call yourself a WIS. Kidding aside, sell the Speedy to help fund the blnr. You haven't worn it in a year.

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