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emalkin23 · 9 March 2012, 01:48 AM

Hey all, I am fairly new to this forum but have been plotting my first Rolex for months now. I am trying to decide between two GMT's...

-One is a 7 mil series vintage Pepsi with a nice faded bezel and creamy lume on a leather strap (no bracelet, papers, box).

-For about $600 more I am looking at a much newer Coke GMT (1990's) that comes with an oyster bracelet and all of the paperwork and box (full set).

I really like the look of the vintage one over the newer one but as my first Rolex should I be looking for a complete set? I realize this is the vintage forum so opinions might be skewed but I have read many threads talking about the importance of a full set and the downsides of having the head only. Just wanted the perspective of some vintage enthusiasts.

Thanks in advance!

Scary Hat · 9 March 2012, 02:47 AM

My personal opinion is to go with the watch that appeals to you personally.

When buying a vintage watch or a merely a pre-owned watch, you are really buying the seller. Buy from someone on the forum with a good reputation.
Boxes and hangtags are a plus, but go with the one you like- and if you buy
from a trusted seller on this site, you will be getting what you pay for.

Having said this, I would buy the newer watch, wear the heck out of it, and
before you know it, it will be a vintage watch with your own history attached to it

powerfunk · 9 March 2012, 02:56 AM

You'll never regret buying the one that appeals to you more! Personally, I don't care about boxes or papers in the slightest; don't worry about them unless they give you more personal satisfaction.

pdeeming · 9 March 2012, 03:13 AM

Doing a similar thing to you. As I plan on not selling, for me papers and box not really an issue.

Though a strap would be useful!

dddrees · 9 March 2012, 03:39 AM

Box and papers can be a great addition, but they're not the end all be all in regards to which one you should be getting. Look for the one in the best condiotion possible. Also you should be aware of the subtle differences between the versions you will be looking at. This is a good place to refer to:

http://gmtmasterhistory.com/

lhanddds · 9 March 2012, 03:51 AM

If you trust the seller, buy the one you like. Complete sets are nice and assist somewhat in resale. The newer GMTs are just not that special to me.

Beelzy · 9 March 2012, 03:53 AM

Oh, this one is easy.....Buy the one that makes you smile that wee bit more.

Kingair · 9 March 2012, 04:21 AM

I like the older / vintage watches but buy what suites you best.
If you prefer the newer model go for it.
You have to wear it finally and when it's not 100 % what you like you won't wear it with pleasure.

Scary Hat · 9 March 2012, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Box and papers can be a great addition, but they're not the end all be all in regards to which one you should be getting. Look for the one in the best condiotion possible. Also you should be aware of the subtle differences between the versions you will be looking at. This is a good place to refer to:

http://gmtmasterhistory.com/

Great advice!

slcbbrown · 9 March 2012, 11:38 AM

I'm a fan of vintage Rolex, but $600 extra to get a newer version with bracelet sounds too good to pass up. If you buy the older model and add a bracelet ($500-$1,000, used), it seems to me that you're money behind.

9 March 2012, 01:48 AM	#1
emalkin23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 6	First Rolex, would like some opinions Hey all, I am fairly new to this forum but have been plotting my first Rolex for months now. I am trying to decide between two GMT's... -One is a 7 mil series vintage Pepsi with a nice faded bezel and creamy lume on a leather strap (no bracelet, papers, box). -For about $600 more I am looking at a much newer Coke GMT (1990's) that comes with an oyster bracelet and all of the paperwork and box (full set). I really like the look of the vintage one over the newer one but as my first Rolex should I be looking for a complete set? I realize this is the vintage forum so opinions might be skewed but I have read many threads talking about the importance of a full set and the downsides of having the head only. Just wanted the perspective of some vintage enthusiasts. Thanks in advance!

9 March 2012, 03:39 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Box and papers can be a great addition, but they're not the end all be all in regards to which one you should be getting. Look for the one in the best condiotion possible. Also you should be aware of the subtle differences between the versions you will be looking at. This is a good place to refer to: http://gmtmasterhistory.com/ __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 March 2012, 02:47 AM	#2
Scary Hat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 262	My personal opinion is to go with the watch that appeals to you personally. When buying a vintage watch or a merely a pre-owned watch, you are really buying the seller. Buy from someone on the forum with a good reputation. Boxes and hangtags are a plus, but go with the one you like- and if you buy from a trusted seller on this site, you will be getting what you pay for. Having said this, I would buy the newer watch, wear the heck out of it, and before you know it, it will be a vintage watch with your own history attached to it

9 March 2012, 02:56 AM	#3
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	You'll never regret buying the one that appeals to you more! Personally, I don't care about boxes or papers in the slightest; don't worry about them unless they give you more personal satisfaction.

9 March 2012, 03:13 AM	#4
pdeeming Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: London, UK Posts: 17	Doing a similar thing to you. As I plan on not selling, for me papers and box not really an issue. Though a strap would be useful!

9 March 2012, 03:51 AM	#6
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	If you trust the seller, buy the one you like. Complete sets are nice and assist somewhat in resale. The newer GMTs are just not that special to me.

9 March 2012, 03:53 AM	#7
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Oh, this one is easy.....Buy the one that makes you smile that wee bit more.

9 March 2012, 04:21 AM	#8
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I like the older / vintage watches but buy what suites you best. If you prefer the newer model go for it. You have to wear it finally and when it's not 100 % what you like you won't wear it with pleasure.

9 March 2012, 11:38 AM	#10
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I'm a fan of vintage Rolex, but $600 extra to get a newer version with bracelet sounds too good to pass up. If you buy the older model and add a bracelet ($500-$1,000, used), it seems to me that you're money behind.

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