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9 November 2011, 04:08 AM | #1 |
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Should I trade up to get a GMTIIC?
I currently have a 14060m Non-COSC:
I just recently sold my Baume & Mercier Classima and came up on some cash. I was originally going to add around $400 to buy the Longines Moonphase I always wanted: But now, I saw a great deal from a trusted dealer. He is willing to accept my trade plus more cash (around $3k or so) for a BNIB GMTIIC. What should I do? Do I just have 1 Rolex or keep the sub and get a watch I was eying before I bought the sub? The reason I still wanted the Longines was cuz I can wear it with brown shoes or whatever. Help me decide? Thanks! |
9 November 2011, 04:16 AM | #2 |
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I did that exact thing..I had the 14060 M that was COSC but now that I have the GMTIIC I hav enever looked back..
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9 November 2011, 04:19 AM | #3 |
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I'd recommend going for the moonphase.
It's a beautiful watch and your heart is set on it. The GMTIIc can come later. |
9 November 2011, 04:20 AM | #4 |
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oof... sexy... i'm a huge fan of the 14060m, but dangit... this is very hard for me as you can see... thanks for the awesome pic!
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9 November 2011, 04:22 AM | #5 |
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I'd keep the 14060...its my favorite of all the watches you mentioned. There's no shortage of GMT2c's floating around these days.
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9 November 2011, 04:22 AM | #6 |
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You wont regret it..Have you tried it on yet?..If you have you would have made up your mind already lol
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9 November 2011, 04:24 AM | #7 |
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9 November 2011, 04:26 AM | #8 |
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Don't do it!!! Buy a timex, and send the rest of the cash to me for safe holding!
Seriously, the IIC is a great watch, and is super comfortable. You'll love the solid bracelet...great upgrade, as is the 1/3 link expansion. Good luck!
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9 November 2011, 04:27 AM | #9 |
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Keep the 14060 and get the dress watch.
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9 November 2011, 04:30 AM | #10 |
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I'd say keep your sub...its a rolex classic!
And go ahead and get yourself the Moonphase so you can wear it with brown shoes. |
9 November 2011, 04:43 AM | #11 |
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As this is TRF I say without a doubt grab the IIc, I love it
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9 November 2011, 04:55 AM | #12 |
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Keep the Sub, get the Longines moonphase and after that, get the GMT II C.
At this moment, I'm looking the same Longines for the same purposes. Good luck!
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9 November 2011, 05:04 AM | #13 |
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I would say gmt on this one. Sub no date is classic but if i was in your shoes i would go gmt on this one. Good luck!
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9 November 2011, 05:08 AM | #14 |
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I'd do that if I could as well but since you ask I believe you don't really have the choice so I'm going to say this: I'd buy the Longines and then trade the Sub+add some cash for the GMT. Personally I'd get a GMT over any Submariner but I think that Chronograph looks way too good to let it pass so I wouldn't forget about it!
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oh yeah
i sure would
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9 November 2011, 05:12 AM | #16 |
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WOW thanks for all your responses. this is why i hate/love forums! it makes you buy more watches and go over your budget! haha. love it!
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Absolutely! GMT-IIc is a definite "upgrade" on the 14060.
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GMTIIc all the way!
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9 November 2011, 05:59 AM | #19 |
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moonphase
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9 November 2011, 06:00 AM | #20 |
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That longines is beautiful. Wow I really love it a lot.
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gmt ii C is the best rolex ever created, so buy it!!
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9 November 2011, 06:11 AM | #23 |
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Keep the Sub and save up for a second Rolex!
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9 November 2011, 06:25 AM | #24 |
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It's your move but I know I'm looking at either a GMTII-C, Datejust II, or DSSD and I wouldn't want to get rid of my 16610 to get one. And not because I'd lose cash, it's just I waited 20yrs to get a Rolex and I think part of the fun of owning them is going to be still having it 25-35yrs down the road and still enjoying it because it's such a monster of a wristwatch. I also own an Omega Bond SMP from 2004 and I won't sell it either because it was something I very much wanted for a number of years and it's plenty durable and is my everyday work watch and was a gift. Now I'll flip expensive guitars back and forth but I feel differently about watches for some reason. My advice, double down on Rolex's, get the GMT-C and keep that beautiful Sub! (and get some black shoe polish if that helps)
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9 November 2011, 07:04 AM | #25 |
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Keep 14060M and save for GMTIIc rather than Longines.
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9 November 2011, 07:33 AM | #26 |
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Have the GMT-ii-C myself and is soooo pleased with - office, hiking, skiing, tox/suite ....it fits it all, and I use it daily.
Like the rest of the watches I own, there is also a story to my GMT. Long time ago, I promissed myself a GMT when I finished working offshore and turned back to "land", like a minifest of that time. If you have a story to why you want the Moonphase, go for it Both watches are in the "good end" so quality I don't think you will see the difference (some might disagree). You need a watch that pleases you - not the Bling-bling Everybody can buy a Rolex (just take a mortgage) ... not everybody can tell WHY they bought it. So I will end this thread by quoting you: ".... the Moonphase I always wanted" Cheers Stonerider |
9 November 2011, 07:54 AM | #27 |
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Get both. Moon Phase now, then save for the GMT IIC
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9 November 2011, 08:08 AM | #30 |
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I would rather have the GMT but I really don't consider it trading up.
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