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Do the trade (COMEX for 5990) | 95 | 45.02% | |
Do NOT and love the ones you are with! | 116 | 54.98% | |
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16 January 2023, 01:25 PM | #1 |
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Would you trade a COMEX 16600 for a Patek 5990?
I think I have the opportunity to trade a COMEX 16600 for a 5990? Does this make sense?
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16 January 2023, 01:35 PM | #2 |
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That is an interesting proposition.
The comex is a truly collectible watch with amazing history and likely a fantastic upside with future collectors But All the things that make the comex special also present concerns. A bit of damage can impact the value greatly, as such can it be worn regularly How long will Rolex service it, will you have to resort to only independents? Is it a tritium dial? If so won’t Rolex try to destroy it? If you are a collector / watch dealer maybe i would lean Toward keeping it? If you are a regular guy with a small collection that likes to wear his watches, I would lean toward selling or trading it. You can wear the snot out of a modern patek and unlike the rolex there won’t come a time when patek turns away your watch from service regardless of age. All said as much as I like the 5990, it’s a bit over the top and cluttered for me. Would prefer a 5711.
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16 January 2023, 01:40 PM | #3 |
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It’s an emotional decision, and only you can ultimately determine if the trade makes sense for you. The Comex is unquestionably highly collectible, and if you are in fact a collector, you’d be justified in holding on to what would be very difficult to find again.
Functionally, the modern Patek wins out. On paper, I’d make the trade. Easy for me to say, my emotions aren’t in the mix. |
16 January 2023, 01:43 PM | #4 |
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I would say NO, and a Big No, irrespective of the time you have had the Comex. If you are really attached with it then hell NO. :)
You can get a Patek anytime u want, and even 10/20/30 years down the line or in your family it would just be a new age Patek but COMEX is a legit historical piece and very difficult to acquire as it is( full set with all correct dated things ). Hope this helps :)
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16 January 2023, 01:44 PM | #5 |
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16 January 2023, 01:45 PM | #6 | |
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16 January 2023, 01:46 PM | #7 |
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It would help to know what is in your collection. You could always get a 16600 that isn't a Comex.
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16 January 2023, 01:49 PM | #8 | |
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^^ This all day long ^^ The Patek is a great watch, but has become the go to piece for PE partners and hedge funders celebrating a big year. That Comex is unique and very special. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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16 January 2023, 01:51 PM | #9 |
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I would take the Patek in a second ! If someone is offering, Id jump at it !
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16 January 2023, 01:54 PM | #10 |
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I have a 16600, an SD 43, two SAS Explorer II’s, a 118206, a 116520 black, a PP 5726 white, a PP5712, a lapis 18238, a VC RG manual wind dress watch, a 1980’s two tone Santos, a 1980’s Tudor lollipop blue sub, a PepC jubilee, a 6240 Panda Daytona
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16 January 2023, 01:58 PM | #11 |
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Now that I know you have a pretty great collection, in no way would I chase the PP and give up on the Comex. Way cooler, less hype sure, but I think you'd regret it after the honeymoon wears off. Think long and hard selling something hard (almost impossible) to replace.
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16 January 2023, 02:01 PM | #12 |
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Given your fantastic collection I would keep the Comex. You already have some very relevant Patel pieces in the same vain.
The 16600 is one of my favorite watches and having a Comex in addition to a regular one is special in my view. And I’m usually not a fan of branded dials and such. This one has direct significance. |
16 January 2023, 02:04 PM | #13 |
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No one will remember the guy wearing the Patek, everyone will remember the guy with the COMEX.
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16 January 2023, 02:05 PM | #14 |
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No.
Enjoy the Comex.
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16 January 2023, 02:10 PM | #15 |
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Depends on your collecting strategy and mindset
Its a bit of a "History vs Hype" conundrum I consider the 5990 to be a superior watch in almost every way, excluding historical significance and collectability. I would make that trade in a heart beat The downside is, you're likely giving up your spot as "the coolest guy in the room" at every watch meet up you go to, though The COMEX brings with it a great deal of historical significance, so there's that, but to me, its just an old Sea Dweller with an interesting dial in it (I'm not much for Vintage pieces) where the Patek is an end game piece for a lot of people.
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16 January 2023, 02:23 PM | #17 |
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For me, no way. Comex is too special of a watch, and I suspect you will regret it later on. If you really want a 5990, I would try to add one to your collection. That's a very impressive collection you have, and it would be a real shame to remove the Comex from it!
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16 January 2023, 02:34 PM | #18 |
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A big NO!
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16 January 2023, 02:52 PM | #19 | |
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I mean, I’d love the followup thread about a terrible trade but no. The Patek is gorgeous but it’s also knowingly market manipulated. The Comex was made in small numbers due to its small specialized need at the time. Only with one is the scarcity and price really naturally justified. |
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16 January 2023, 02:54 PM | #20 |
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Based on your current colection the 5990 is just another watch.
The Comex is a Comex.
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16 January 2023, 03:56 PM | #21 |
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Don’t do it.
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16 January 2023, 05:09 PM | #22 |
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IMHO, no. To me, that is trading something that is incredibly difficult to replace with very significant historical value for something that is commonplace, in comparison, IMO.
Further, depending on condition, isn't the value of the COMEX 16600 potentially (much) higher than the Patek? (although I imagine placing an exact value on it is not an easy task) |
16 January 2023, 06:30 PM | #23 |
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What are their relative values? Didn’t the 5990 just drop $400k in value? I bet the COMEX didn’t.
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16 January 2023, 06:51 PM | #24 |
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16 January 2023, 07:15 PM | #25 |
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Huh.... a lot more NO's than I would have thought.
I know the history of Comex Subs but have absolutely no interest in vintage. So from my view its a yes but this is such a personal decision that I think everyone's opinion should be taken with a grain of salt.
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16 January 2023, 07:29 PM | #26 | |
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Reading your first post made me wonder ‘why’? Then you posted about the rest of your collection, and I’m thinking ‘WHY’? The 5990 is a gorgeous piece. Do you need it? You didn’t say why you want it… so, I’m more interested in the Comex. Just coming back to your first post it seems you’re quite cool about the idea of the swap and it doesn’t seem like you have a particularly emotional bond to the Comex. Is it just the rarity and value that attracts you to it? Owning one and knowing you can get a regular 16600 for a fraction of the cost are you doubting the value of a dial and case back? I’m guessing you already made the decision to sell the Comex and the Patek is kind of an option. Probably last one to two years the big Geneva auctions would be the no-brainer but ?now some doubts. I’d do that trade though. Owned a vintage Rolex that turned out to be rare and valuable and, ew, not a game for me. |
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16 January 2023, 07:45 PM | #27 |
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No, never, not in a million years.
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16 January 2023, 08:03 PM | #28 |
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In a second. The comex doesn't do anything for me
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16 January 2023, 08:31 PM | #29 |
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It basically comes down to what you value more, the emotional value of the Comex and the kudos that comes to owning it. The bottom line is it is just a sea dweller, compared to a much more refined and more quality watch of the Patek. You’re in a win/win. Either watch is one of most collectors grail’s.
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16 January 2023, 08:39 PM | #30 |
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