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Daytonaman799 · 18 January 2023, 01:38 PM

Thank you so much for the input! I am leaning with the poll he staying with what I have.

Driver8 · 18 January 2023, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Thank you so much for the input! I am leaning with the poll he staying with what I have.

drrd · 20 January 2023, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Thank you so much for the input! I am leaning with the poll he staying with what I have.

Well, this was a total let down.

Daytonaman799 · 21 January 2023, 08:22 AM

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Well, this was a total let down.

Why? When even Rolex guys are saying no way it makes you take a deep breath. I have made MANY bad trades over the years and I really don’t want to make another one….that I regret.

I am on the list with one of my AD’s for a 5726 blue and a 5740 but I had been thinking about just going all Nautilus but that seems silly. Also I think if I was trading the COMEX towards a 5740 that would make more sense than for a steel sports chronomdual time. I WOULD trade my 6240 Panda for a 5990 but have not been able to find any takers on that one….

drrd · 21 January 2023, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Why? When even Rolex guys are saying no way it makes you take a deep breath. I have made MANY bad trades over the years and I really don’t want to make another one….that I regret.

I am on the list with one of my AD’s for a 5726 blue and a 5740 but I had been thinking about just going all Nautilus but that seems silly. Also I think if I was trading the COMEX towards a 5740 that would make more sense than for a steel sports chronomdual time. I WOULD trade my 6240 Panda for a 5990 but have not been able to find any takers on that one….

I thought ‘trade a Comex for a 5990?’ was a good teaser to start.

The let down wasn’t the result; I was hoping for back story on the Comex, motivations to consider a trade, what was the pull of the 5990 etc.

Daytonaman799 · 21 January 2023, 01:46 PM

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I thought ‘trade a Comex for a 5990?’ was a good teaser to start.

The let down wasn’t the result; I was hoping for back story on the Comex, motivations to consider a trade, what was the pull of the 5990 etc.

So the COMEX has great provenance in that it was originally owned by a prominent Rolex historian. It has been serviced by RSC and is in super mint condition. I have a tendency to shift between Rolex and PP. I have made some super bad trades in the past. I have been swinging back toward Patek recently and I have two Nautiluses and would like one or two more. I really want a 5740 and am on a list for in along with a 5726 blue. I thought of maybe going all in with different Nautiluses. I have loved t\b\eNautilus since my father wore one when I was a kid in the 80’s. My first Patek was a 3700 aj. It’s not a passing fad for me. The issue is neither is the COMEX which is one of my grails. I would just buy if I could but I have many other obligations that require the funds and my wife would shoot me if I went out and spent 500k on toys. So I have to work using why I already have. I think if I could trade the COMEX for a 5740 I would…it’s pm and a perpetual calendar. The 5990 just ain’t enough for me to give up the COMEX even though I really thought about it. I know I wil, gravitate to Rolex again but I do appreciate the rarified air,of the PP and as I said it’s not like I don’t have any as I have a 5712 and 5726.

ExplorerI · 18 January 2023, 01:40 PM

You already have a 5712? I’d say keep the comex. Personally I like the 5712 better than the 5990 anyway.

Giovannibravo · 18 January 2023, 02:16 PM

No. You will never be able to replace the Comex.

enjoythemusic · 18 January 2023, 10:21 PM

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No. You will never be able to replace the Comex.

Exactly. The Patek is easily available all over the world.

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OP, if you still insist on doing the trade, you MUST INSIST the Patek has the Tiffany stamped dial as it's only fair a COMEX dial for a Tiffany dial. Am sure an honest Patek Philippe AD would agree.

nick800 · 18 January 2023, 11:50 PM

No way. You will never get another COMEX

tekops · 19 January 2023, 01:34 AM

Take the Patek!!!!

rgwarden · 19 January 2023, 08:27 AM

Another big no here

GRabens · 19 January 2023, 10:49 AM

The Patek is a totally different watch and would be out of my budget. I would probably trade the Comex if I ended up with a Comex by some miracle. However, you would have to be 100 percent sure of no sellers remorse before doing this deal.

jaychief · 19 January 2023, 02:31 PM

No that’s a tough question… even thou the patek is my grail watch…. I would have to keep the comex

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East Bay Rider · 19 January 2023, 03:05 PM

I wouldn't. That PP doesn't interest me at all.

G3Z · 21 January 2023, 08:32 AM

Once the Comex is gone, it’s gone..

As said above - the Patek is available everywhere currently.

Comex all the way way for me - much more interesting piece.

WBaileyii · 21 January 2023, 08:58 AM

Hard no for me...

Michael T · 22 January 2023, 12:17 AM

If it were not for the introduction of the Patek 5811g, I would say yes. Patek will likely move to the 41mm case accross the Nautilus lineup.

View Poll Results: Trade COMEX for Nautilus…
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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19 January 2023, 03:05 PM	#15
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I wouldn't. That PP doesn't interest me at all. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

18 January 2023, 01:38 PM	#1
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	Thank you so much for the input! I am leaning with the poll he staying with what I have.

18 January 2023, 01:40 PM	#7
ExplorerI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 741	You already have a 5712? I’d say keep the comex. Personally I like the 5712 better than the 5990 anyway.

18 January 2023, 02:16 PM	#8
Giovannibravo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Canada Watch: Sub\| DJ41\| 79540 Posts: 1,413	No. You will never be able to replace the Comex.

18 January 2023, 11:50 PM	#10
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	No way. You will never get another COMEX

19 January 2023, 01:34 AM	#11
tekops "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Miami\Boston Posts: 115	Take the Patek!!!!

19 January 2023, 08:27 AM	#12
rgwarden "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: London Watch: 124270 Posts: 537	Another big no here

19 January 2023, 10:49 AM	#13
GRabens "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FL Watch: Too Many Rolex! Posts: 593	The Patek is a totally different watch and would be out of my budget. I would probably trade the Comex if I ended up with a Comex by some miracle. However, you would have to be 100 percent sure of no sellers remorse before doing this deal.

19 January 2023, 02:31 PM	#14
jaychief "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea Posts: 669	No that’s a tough question… even thou the patek is my grail watch…. I would have to keep the comex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 January 2023, 08:32 AM	#16
G3Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Omega, Rolex etc.. Posts: 316	Once the Comex is gone, it’s gone.. As said above - the Patek is available everywhere currently. Comex all the way way for me - much more interesting piece.

21 January 2023, 08:58 AM	#17
WBaileyii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Real Name: Will Location: PacNW, USA Watch: 16610/126610LV Posts: 360	Hard no for me...

22 January 2023, 12:17 AM	#18
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,243	If it were not for the introduction of the Patek 5811g, I would say yes. Patek will likely move to the 41mm case accross the Nautilus lineup.

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