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learningtofly · 12 December 2010, 03:21 AM

I'm facing a quandary, in that I'm being tempted to sell my 2010 and mint LV for a 1998 GMTII. The latter has been at Rolex Bexley for six months since which time it has not been worn. It looks fantastic as a consequence. It doesn't have the trit dial, but I'm advised that everything is original.

I reckon I'd make about £500 on the deal for what it's worth, so... should I or shouldn't I??? I love them both, so asking me which one I want doesn't help... what I would say, though, is that I'm developing a preference for older watches.

ratty · 12 December 2010, 03:28 AM

Which one do you like the best?

By the way whereabouts are you in N London/Herts, I'm in Welwyn Garden City?

learningtofly · 12 December 2010, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratty

Which one do you like the best?

By the way whereabouts are you in N London/Herts, I'm in Welwyn Garden City?

I love them both, hence the quandary

(I'm near Shenley, which is a few miles from St Albans)

Johny · 12 December 2010, 03:32 AM

which one do you want?

Cannop · 12 December 2010, 03:36 AM

Ignore how the money stacks up - choose the one you prefer

However reading your blog:
"I’d always considered it an icon in the true sense of the word, and the only reason my original Sub was allowed to go was in order to fund the LV that is now my absolute keeper."
You sound like you can't make your mind up - just like me!

learningtofly · 12 December 2010, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

which one do you want?

Aaaaggghhh! Both!

Johny · 12 December 2010, 03:47 AM

then have both.

learningtofly · 12 December 2010, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannop

Ignore how the money stacks up - choose the one you prefer

However reading your blog:
"I’d always considered it an icon in the true sense of the word, and the only reason my original Sub was allowed to go was in order to fund the LV that is now my absolute keeper."
You sound like you can't make your mind up - just like me!

What are we like?

tictocChuck · 12 December 2010, 03:54 AM

Buy the watch you like...it's wrist time wearing a watch you love that counts, otherwise you're wasting your money keeping something which has no magic. Cheers

Johny · 12 December 2010, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by learningtofly

What are we like?

insane

SS Oyster · 12 December 2010, 04:04 AM

I'm gonna go way out on a limb here and predict that owners of Classic GMT's are going to recommend the GMT and Sub guys are going to recommend keeping the Sub ...

Gerardus · 12 December 2010, 04:07 AM

As i like the GMT a lot a would keep the LV

DaveDK · 12 December 2010, 04:18 AM

keep the LV unless you got tired of it and dont wear it no more.. Save up for the GMT II there will be one to get when ready..

wokafu · 12 December 2010, 04:22 AM

keep da LV !!

ASW1 · 12 December 2010, 07:01 AM

Hiya Tony - don't so it. Keep the LV. It's just your wandering eye that's getting you interested.

I say this as someone who sold his 16610 in prefrence to keeping my 16700 - the one at the bottom of this page (on jubilee and oyster) http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/gmt_transition.htm

If you realy like the GMT then I say save a while, but keep the LV - IMO. Cheers!

learningtofly · 12 December 2010, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASW1

Hiya Tony - don't so it. Keep the LV. It's just your wandering eye that's getting you interested.

I say this as someone who sold his 16610 in prefrence to keeping my 16700 - the one at the bottom of this page (on jubilee and oyster) http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/gmt_transition.htm

If you realy like the GMT then I say save a while, but keep the LV - IMO. Cheers!

I think I may have arrived there moments before you, Alun - and thanks!

Z06 · 12 December 2010, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

then have both.

Yup...

nauticajoe · 12 December 2010, 08:42 AM

I'd keep the LV.

G.D.BeanCounter · 12 December 2010, 09:37 AM

I am in favor of the LV.

learningtofly · 12 December 2010, 09:14 PM

Well, thanks for all the responses. In fact, I've decided to keep the LV for now, but will keep my eyes peeled for a lovely 5513/1680 with T-dial, unblemished case and a nice patina.

Anyone out there with such an example...

I suspect this all started with the 1968 Grand Seiko I acquired, and now it'll no doubt be a slippery slope, but my mind really does seem to be tuned towards vintage at the moment - so much more soul IMO.

View Poll Results: What should I do???
Go ahead and trade for the GMTII	9	21.95%
Keep the LV	32	78.05%
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12 December 2010, 03:21 AM	#1
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	2010 LV for 1998 GMTII? HELP!!! I'm facing a quandary, in that I'm being tempted to sell my 2010 and mint LV for a 1998 GMTII. The latter has been at Rolex Bexley for six months since which time it has not been worn. It looks fantastic as a consequence. It doesn't have the trit dial, but I'm advised that everything is original. I reckon I'd make about £500 on the deal for what it's worth, so... should I or shouldn't I??? I love them both, so asking me which one I want doesn't help... what I would say, though, is that I'm developing a preference for older watches. __________________ Tony

12 December 2010, 03:32 AM	#4
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	which one do you want? __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

12 December 2010, 03:36 AM	#5
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	Ignore how the money stacks up - choose the one you prefer However reading your blog: "I’d always considered it an icon in the true sense of the word, and the only reason my original Sub was allowed to go was in order to fund the LV that is now my absolute keeper." You sound like you can't make your mind up - just like me! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

12 December 2010, 03:47 AM	#7
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	then have both. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

12 December 2010, 03:28 AM	#2
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,810	Which one do you like the best? By the way whereabouts are you in N London/Herts, I'm in Welwyn Garden City?

12 December 2010, 03:54 AM	#9
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	Buy the watch you like...it's wrist time wearing a watch you love that counts, otherwise you're wasting your money keeping something which has no magic. Cheers

12 December 2010, 04:04 AM	#11
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I'm gonna go way out on a limb here and predict that owners of Classic GMT's are going to recommend the GMT and Sub guys are going to recommend keeping the Sub ...

12 December 2010, 04:07 AM	#12
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	As i like the GMT a lot a would keep the LV __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

12 December 2010, 04:18 AM	#13
DaveDK Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Denmark Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 61	keep the LV unless you got tired of it and dont wear it no more.. Save up for the GMT II there will be one to get when ready..

12 December 2010, 04:22 AM	#14
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	keep da LV !!

12 December 2010, 07:01 AM	#15
ASW1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 420	Hiya Tony - don't so it. Keep the LV. It's just your wandering eye that's getting you interested. I say this as someone who sold his 16610 in prefrence to keeping my 16700 - the one at the bottom of this page (on jubilee and oyster) http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/gmt_transition.htm If you realy like the GMT then I say save a while, but keep the LV - IMO. Cheers!

12 December 2010, 08:42 AM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'd keep the LV.

12 December 2010, 09:37 AM	#19
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	I am in favor of the LV.

12 December 2010, 09:14 PM	#20
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Well, thanks for all the responses. In fact, I've decided to keep the LV for now, but will keep my eyes peeled for a lovely 5513/1680 with T-dial, unblemished case and a nice patina. Anyone out there with such an example... I suspect this all started with the 1968 Grand Seiko I acquired, and now it'll no doubt be a slippery slope, but my mind really does seem to be tuned towards vintage at the moment - so much more soul IMO. __________________ Tony

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