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Swashplate · 10 February 2017, 01:40 PM

Hey all,

I will take some heat from this but I am considering trading or selling my B&R 01-97 for a 116710. I grew up in the aviation biz and currently run an aviation company here outside of Seattle so I am around pilots regularly and hence why I bought the B&R. But is seems like such a poseur piece....Ok, so the plan or proposal is the following. Sell/Trade the B&R for a GMT or keep and buy the GMT. Either way I am buying a GMT, I sold my Explorer II last year and miss having a Rolex. Thoughts?

James

Hairdude1 · 10 February 2017, 02:25 PM

If you love it keep and buy the gmt, if not flip for the gmt

DCheeta · 10 February 2017, 05:28 PM

If you feel like you're wearing a "poseur piece" with the B&R then sell it. If you like it, keep it. Either way, I agree that you need the GMT.

HOHO · 10 February 2017, 11:37 PM

I actually like your B&R. Don't really get how it's a poser piece?
By the same logic wouldn't that make a Rolex Sub a poser piece for anyone that doesn't scuba dive?

But if you don't like owning it, then sell it.

I love my 2 B&R's and neither make me feel like a poser. If anything my Deepsea should more!

jnelson3097 · 10 February 2017, 11:41 PM

Resale isn't very much on B&R, I'd keep it and buy the GMT

scarlet knight · 11 February 2017, 12:16 AM

Those are great looking B&Rs, the strap on the second one is awesome.

Which GMT? I had the black one, thought it was too similar to my Sub, got a BLNR.

HOHO · 11 February 2017, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Those are great looking B&Rs, the strap on the second one is awesome.

Which GMT? I had the black one, thought it was too similar to my Sub, got a BLNR.

thanks, The strap was done by Aaron in Montreal!

Dan Pierce · 11 February 2017, 12:31 AM

A watch is a watch. Only the wearer can be potentially described as a poser, regardless of the brand.
dP

Swashplate · 12 February 2017, 06:28 AM

All very good points. Well I was lucky to find it used for a screamer of a deal....yea the resale is horrid.

and a special appreciation to Zen Master Dan P! Bloody Right!!!

Swashplate · 12 February 2017, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOHO

I actually like your B&R. Don't really get how it's a poser piece?
By the same logic wouldn't that make a Rolex Sub a poser piece for anyone that doesn't scuba dive?

But if you don't like owning it, then sell it.

I love my 2 B&R's and neither make me feel like a poser. If anything my Deepsea should more!

Wow those are fantastic! I know I know I just need to suck it up and buy the GMT also.

explodingtaco · 12 February 2017, 08:09 AM

Swap B&R for a SINN? And get the GMT? I have the SINN, and about 90% the GMT will be my next.

SINN made B&R for a while, plus are much less "posser" (not that the B&R is, but I see what you are saying).

OR just keep the B&R, yours looks really good compared to many and fits your lifestyle.

You will never regret selling the watch you don't sell . . . ;)

Swashplate · 13 February 2017, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

Swap B&R for a SINN? And get the GMT? I have the SINN, and about 90% the GMT will be my next.

SINN made B&R for a while, plus are much less "posser" (not that the B&R is, but I see what you are saying).

OR just keep the B&R, yours looks really good compared to many and fits your lifestyle.

You will never regret selling the watch you don't sell . . . ;)

I think we are all on the same page. MOR TIMEPIECES!!!!!

slorollin · 14 February 2017, 01:21 AM

I never understood this "selling watches" thing.

v8plus4 · 15 February 2017, 01:45 AM

Get GMT, replace B&R with IWC Pilot's Chrono.

10 February 2017, 01:40 PM	#1
Swashplate 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: James Location: Seattle/Italy Posts: 659	Bell & Ross - Fake Pilots Watch swap for GMT Master II Hey all, I will take some heat from this but I am considering trading or selling my B&R 01-97 for a 116710. I grew up in the aviation biz and currently run an aviation company here outside of Seattle so I am around pilots regularly and hence why I bought the B&R. But is seems like such a poseur piece....Ok, so the plan or proposal is the following. Sell/Trade the B&R for a GMT or keep and buy the GMT. Either way I am buying a GMT, I sold my Explorer II last year and miss having a Rolex. Thoughts? James Attached Images

10 February 2017, 02:25 PM	#2
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10 February 2017, 11:37 PM	#4
HOHO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: Toronto Watch: Deep Blue Posts: 260	I actually like your B&R. Don't really get how it's a poser piece? By the same logic wouldn't that make a Rolex Sub a poser piece for anyone that doesn't scuba dive? But if you don't like owning it, then sell it. I love my 2 B&R's and neither make me feel like a poser. If anything my Deepsea should more! Attached Images

11 February 2017, 12:31 AM	#8
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	A watch is a watch. Only the wearer can be potentially described as a poser, regardless of the brand. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 February 2017, 01:21 AM	#13
slorollin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: NC Watch: yer pints & quarts Posts: 372	I never understood this "selling watches" thing. __________________ "The great Confucius said that he would rather be a profound political economist than chief of police." S. Clemens

10 February 2017, 05:28 PM	#3
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	If you feel like you're wearing a "poseur piece" with the B&R then sell it. If you like it, keep it. Either way, I agree that you need the GMT.

10 February 2017, 11:41 PM	#5
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Resale isn't very much on B&R, I'd keep it and buy the GMT

11 February 2017, 12:16 AM	#6
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Those are great looking B&Rs, the strap on the second one is awesome. Which GMT? I had the black one, thought it was too similar to my Sub, got a BLNR.

12 February 2017, 06:28 AM	#9
Swashplate 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: James Location: Seattle/Italy Posts: 659	All very good points. Well I was lucky to find it used for a screamer of a deal....yea the resale is horrid. and a special appreciation to Zen Master Dan P! Bloody Right!!!

12 February 2017, 08:09 AM	#11
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Swap B&R for a SINN? And get the GMT? I have the SINN, and about 90% the GMT will be my next. SINN made B&R for a while, plus are much less "posser" (not that the B&R is, but I see what you are saying). OR just keep the B&R, yours looks really good compared to many and fits your lifestyle. You will never regret selling the watch you don't sell . . . ;)

15 February 2017, 01:45 AM	#14
v8plus4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 30-A Watch: it's complicated Posts: 129	Get GMT, replace B&R with IWC Pilot's Chrono.

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