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AirKing527 · 13 October 2010, 12:30 AM

Have been thinking lately about flipping two of my watches for either a 5513 sub or a 1675 gmt(either one from the late '70's or early 80's). is it worth it to go from new to old? what are the pros and cons of doing this?

thoughts?

dalip · 13 October 2010, 12:35 AM

Which two?

AirKing527 · 13 October 2010, 12:36 AM

a ss yachtmaster and a 16610 sub. i like the idea of a vintage watch

R1@160@alltimes · 13 October 2010, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirKing527

a ss yachtmaster and a 16610 sub. i like the idea of a vintage watch

I wouldn't sell these two. Instead just save up for the vintage. You can find good examples around $5k.

AirKing527 · 13 October 2010, 12:48 AM

why wouldn't you sell these two for a vintage piece(just curious)?

AirKing527 · 13 October 2010, 12:49 AM

I have to check the year but do you think i could trade a YM straight up for a late 70's early 80's gmt?

sakuraba · 13 October 2010, 01:44 AM

Once the vintage bug bites, people have been known to move heaven and earth to feed the itch (see Yazo

)

I would trade the YM for a 5513, and then save up a bit and trade the Sub + cash for a 1675/ 16750.

Hope this helps.

Clay · 13 October 2010, 12:44 AM

I sold my 14060m and my 16600 to purchase this....

A 1665 circa 1977 .....One of the best moves I've ever made.....

The modern watches are fabulous...But they are a dime a dozen......

You've seen one you've seen them all (For the most part)

But the vast majority of vintage pieces take on a life of their own......Different patinas, dial configurations, different degrees of polishing......

Also, on average, vintage pieces appreciate in value much faster them modern watches....If that's a concern.....

If money were no object, I would never have sold my modern watches, but alas that isn't the case.....If I have to choose between the two...Vintage all the way.....

AirKing527 · 13 October 2010, 12:47 AM

thats the idea i've been leaning towards. i dont have the money to outright buy a vintage watch, thats why i've been toying with the idea of selling two of them for a cool vintage piece. great watch by the way.

MY-WATCH · 13 October 2010, 12:47 AM

I would flip the YM for the GMT and that's it , ur sub is beautiful don't flip it , I would do that

Frogman4me · 13 October 2010, 12:47 AM

Vintage is the way to go

Chipmunk · 13 October 2010, 01:53 AM

If going vintage is what makes you ultimately happy, then do it.

AirKing527 · 13 October 2010, 02:06 AM

thanks for the input everyone

13 October 2010, 12:30 AM	#1
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256	should I? Have been thinking lately about flipping two of my watches for either a 5513 sub or a 1675 gmt(either one from the late '70's or early 80's). is it worth it to go from new to old? what are the pros and cons of doing this? thoughts?

13 October 2010, 12:35 AM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Which two? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

13 October 2010, 01:44 AM	#7
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Once the vintage bug bites, people have been known to move heaven and earth to feed the itch (see Yazo ) I would trade the YM for a 5513, and then save up a bit and trade the Sub + cash for a 1675/ 16750. Hope this helps. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

13 October 2010, 12:44 AM	#8
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I just did that exact same thing..... I sold my 14060m and my 16600 to purchase this.... A 1665 circa 1977 .....One of the best moves I've ever made..... The modern watches are fabulous...But they are a dime a dozen...... You've seen one you've seen them all (For the most part) But the vast majority of vintage pieces take on a life of their own......Different patinas, dial configurations, different degrees of polishing...... Also, on average, vintage pieces appreciate in value much faster them modern watches....If that's a concern..... If money were no object, I would never have sold my modern watches, but alas that isn't the case.....If I have to choose between the two...Vintage all the way.....

13 October 2010, 01:53 AM	#12
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	If going vintage is what makes you ultimately happy, then do it. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

13 October 2010, 12:36 AM	#3
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256	a ss yachtmaster and a 16610 sub. i like the idea of a vintage watch

13 October 2010, 12:48 AM	#5
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256	why wouldn't you sell these two for a vintage piece(just curious)?

13 October 2010, 12:49 AM	#6
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256	I have to check the year but do you think i could trade a YM straight up for a late 70's early 80's gmt?

13 October 2010, 12:47 AM	#9
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256	thats the idea i've been leaning towards. i dont have the money to outright buy a vintage watch, thats why i've been toying with the idea of selling two of them for a cool vintage piece. great watch by the way.

13 October 2010, 12:47 AM	#10
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,782	I would flip the YM for the GMT and that's it , ur sub is beautiful don't flip it , I would do that

13 October 2010, 12:47 AM	#11
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Vintage is the way to go

13 October 2010, 02:06 AM	#13
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256	thanks for the input everyone

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