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Old 14 April 2012, 10:07 PM   #1
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Never flipped a Rolex in 12yrs, flipped 2 today!!!

Hello all,

had to tell somebody (since the wifes not interested lol) but went to my local official rolex agent today to put my name on the list for a sub none date (old model) and ended up part exchanging my gmt ss ceramic 11671Ln and ss sub date 16610 for a sub 168000.

So now have two new watches in the collection,
last of the classic sub non dates & a sub date 168000

Do you think I am as mad as the wife does or is it a great deal like I think?
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Old 14 April 2012, 10:57 PM   #2
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Old 14 April 2012, 11:19 PM   #3
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Old 14 April 2012, 11:19 PM   #4
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Old 14 April 2012, 11:21 PM   #5
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Old 14 April 2012, 11:27 PM   #6
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Never fell in love with the Gmt ceramic and always wanted a non date sub before they are no longer available, 168000 is complete, just been serviced from rolex and a little bit different form the 16610
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Old 14 April 2012, 11:49 PM   #7
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I understand getting rid of the ceramic GMT and buying a classic Submariner, but the rest has me confused.
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Old 14 April 2012, 11:49 PM   #8
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Quite a decision you took !

Congrats with the 2 new buddies.

Show some pics !

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Old 14 April 2012, 11:57 PM   #9
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You did what makes you happy and that is all that matters! FYI - you missed a 0 in typing out the 116710 you traded and added an extra 0 in the 16800 you picked up in post #1
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Old 14 April 2012, 11:57 PM   #10
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Old 15 April 2012, 12:03 AM   #11
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At least you`ve made your AD a happy man.
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Old 15 April 2012, 12:22 AM   #12
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I'm assuming you're fully paid on the 114060? Otherwise, you got cash back?
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Old 15 April 2012, 12:27 AM   #13
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ended up part exchanging my gmt ss ceramic 11671Ln
Presumably you mean a 116710LN?

If so, do you mind me asking how much you got for it as a p/x price? and what condition it was in?

Thanks
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Old 15 April 2012, 12:35 AM   #14
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I really enjoy my 16800, which is similar to yours, nice watch combo. Where are your pics...? Here are mine:

http://www.evozine.com
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Old 15 April 2012, 12:35 AM   #15
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You have to do what makes you happy.....but I would of kept the two you traded and saved up for the others!!!
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Old 15 April 2012, 01:50 AM   #16
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I'm not sure that trading a couple of watches after 12 years constitutes flipping, but congrats nonetheless! As mentioned already, pics, please!
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Old 15 April 2012, 02:15 AM   #17
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I'm so confused right now. I guess if your happy congrats. To answer your question I think its a horrible deal IMO. If you traded a GMTIIC and 16610 for a ND Sub and a 16800 why would you do that. I hope you got money back or something. Maybe I'm missing something here. What do you mean put your name on the list for the old ND sub? They are at every AD I've been in. They are still showing up in shipments and don't sell that fast. Not sure why there would be a list to get one. Did you mean you signed up to get the ceramic ND Sub too?
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Old 15 April 2012, 02:59 AM   #18
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ok maybe I didn't make it to clear, traded a ss sub date from 2002 for a ss sub date 168000 (from my limited understanding it is less common and worth more?) then traded a 2007 ceramic gmt ss which I can replace in the future for a sub non date brand new which after October will be no longer avaliable (which the agent has not got but I will get the next one on his allocation) price wise there is a small amount in my favour.
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Old 15 April 2012, 03:02 AM   #19
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You would not have done it if you were not happy with the trade.
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Old 15 April 2012, 03:04 AM   #20
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ok maybe I didn't make it to clear, traded a ss sub date from 2002 for a ss sub date 168000 (from my limited understanding it is less common and worth more?) then traded a 2007 ceramic gmt ss which I can replace in the future for a sub non date brand new which after October will be no longer avaliable (which the agent has not got but I will get the next one on his allocation) price wise there is a small amount in my favour.
I'm still curious to know the answer to my question a few posts above this, that's if you don't mind disclosing? If you would rather not share it publically, drop me a PM.

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Old 15 April 2012, 03:15 AM   #21
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Old 15 April 2012, 03:29 AM   #22
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you did what makes you happy and that is all that matters! fyi - you missed a 0 in typing out the 116710 you traded and added an extra 0 in the 16800 you picked up in post #1
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Old 15 April 2012, 03:43 AM   #23
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so why do people think its a bad deal?
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Old 15 April 2012, 03:44 AM   #24
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Seems like you did fine dollar-wise. The dealer may make a few bucks off the trade, but that's how they stay in business. The important thing is you got 2 watches you really wanted, and they're both new. Sounds to me like a great deal!
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Old 15 April 2012, 03:58 AM   #25
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Sounds good to me as long as your happy!!
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Old 15 April 2012, 04:10 AM   #26
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As long as you are ok with it then I say you did just fine! Would also love to see some pics
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Old 15 April 2012, 04:59 AM   #27
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Hello all,
had to tell somebody (since the wifes not interested lol) ...
Do you think I am as mad as the wife does or is it a great deal like I think?
My wife only asks, "how much?" Otherwise, she doesn't give two hoots about what watches I'm buying and selling. Claims she can't keep up with it.
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Old 15 April 2012, 05:32 AM   #28
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You are clearly happy with your changes, so enjoy...

It would be great to see some pics..
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Old 15 April 2012, 05:35 AM   #29
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will post picks when I have both watches, but would still like to know why I took a battering for the deal from some members?
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Old 15 April 2012, 05:49 AM   #30
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Not sure why you have been given a hard time earlier..

I know the approx prices/values etc in the UK, and actually you have had a decent deal from what I can see...

Enjoy, and I look forward to seeing the pics...
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