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Gerardus · 26 December 2010, 11:40 PM

First: Merry Christmas to you all

I am in doubt to trade in my beloved GMT2C TT with cash(1500 euro) on a DayDate BARK YG with a roman golden dial from 1990.
It is complete with box, papers etc. from first owner and was 90% of the time in the safe for 20 years.
It is a mint watch.

Please give me some pros and cons please

Jason71 · 26 December 2010, 11:42 PM

Sure......Why not? you can get another TT GMT IIc anytime, but something like that in mint condition might be a little harder to obtain.

I could be wrong, but it seems like it would be a decent financial move

inLine4 · 26 December 2010, 11:43 PM

I'd keep the GMT.

DWdrummer · 26 December 2010, 11:45 PM

That seems like a good deal to me. With the price of gold going the way it is a DD won't be any less expensive later. They are expensive and have always been so. However if you truly love the GMT IIC then think it over hard before you commit.

padi56 · 26 December 2010, 11:45 PM

Although not a fan of gold watches the bark style is quite unique and hard to find in mint condition if it smiles at you then get it.

Alcan · 26 December 2010, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclevoy

Sure......Why not? you can get another TT GMT IIc anytime, but something like that in mint condition might be a little harder to obtain.

X2, go for it!

MonBK · 26 December 2010, 11:48 PM

Without hesitation.

HL65 · 26 December 2010, 11:51 PM

Go for it if you truly want it--you can always get another GMT!!

SaddleSC · 26 December 2010, 11:52 PM

I would never hesitate to trade a current production model (that would be easy to replace quickly at anytime in the future) for something more rare. Do it!

Gerardus · 27 December 2010, 12:40 AM

8 to 6 till now, i hope more votes

NMS75 · 27 December 2010, 12:43 AM

I'd keep the GMT

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Dan Pierce · 27 December 2010, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

X2, go for it!

x3!
dP

MonBK · 27 December 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

8 to 6 till now, i hope more votes

If the majority of votes are against it you're not going to do it?

Hurry up and trade it before he sells the DD.

Gerardus · 27 December 2010, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

If the majority of votes are against it you're not going to do it?

Hurry up and trade it before he sells the DD.

I promised my wife and (youngest) son Guido that I do what the majority votes

R1@160@alltimes · 27 December 2010, 01:01 AM

I voted for TT IIc

tfarchio · 27 December 2010, 01:07 AM

I like the gmt better, but it sounds like a pretty good deal to me, especially if the watch is in great shape.

Cannop · 27 December 2010, 01:32 AM

Do it!

newmedia · 27 December 2010, 01:46 AM

day date , top of the line Rolex dress watch, distinguished mens watch.
TT GMT2C , new improved larger case and bracelet , more easier to read , can be worn as dress watch or as sporty watch, not as distinguished as day date.

which one will fit your life style better?

Speed · 27 December 2010, 01:53 AM

Fear the Bark

Gerardus · 27 December 2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmedia

day date , top of the line Rolex dress watch, distinguished mens watch.
TT GMT2C , new improved larger case and bracelet , more easier to read , can be worn as dress watch or as sporty watch, not as distinguished as day date.

which one will fit your life style better?

Well said, that is also my thought.

As I am getting older(47years in feb-2011) I want to settle down from a "watch" point of view.
I think the DD is perfect watch for my age (...and older)
Also the measure 36 mm is okay.

But my brother in law, wife and son keep saying "do not do it".
Guido says, Dad you have a brand new GMT why change again??
And maybe in the near future the extra cost of 500 euro for service at Rolex
due the DD age.

I really doubt................

ParisDakarBmw · 27 December 2010, 02:01 AM

bark is too dated for me, but if you like it

sea-dweller · 27 December 2010, 02:04 AM

Keep the GMT!

Watch Professor · 27 December 2010, 03:26 AM

I don't like the look of the "bark", but value wise, it seems like a good deal. Do it only if you like the DD.

newmedia · 27 December 2010, 03:46 AM

watch is extension of persons out look and reflection , day date is awesome watch , its a Rolex classic , I would make a trade if this is the watch you want for future needs.

. buy want you want and wearing it good health.

Rolex Freak · 27 December 2010, 03:50 AM

Not a fan of gold models but I'd prefer the GMT if given the choice between the two.

Welshwatchman · 27 December 2010, 04:01 AM

Raf must be sleeping.

I say yes, depending on the condition of the barkster.

dmc · 27 December 2010, 05:37 AM

Look deep within yourself, you will find the answer there.

The GMT TT will continue to rise in price proportionatly with the price of gold.

I would keep it and pass it down, and only sell it if you need the money.

Mockingbird · 27 December 2010, 05:43 AM

If it's a grail go for it. Another like that won't come around for a while.

Puffy · 27 December 2010, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

If it's a grail go for it. Another like that won't come around for a while.

copy that. you can always get a 116713

axecollector65 · 27 December 2010, 05:54 AM

sounds like you are more than 50/50 on doing it, so go for it. no need to ask for opinions of others unless you're going to share the watch with us.

View Poll Results: Trade in my GMT2C on a mint Daydate BARK 18248
Do it!	41	40.59%
Never!	60	59.41%
Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

26 December 2010, 11:40 PM	#1
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	I need urgent advice. First: Merry Christmas to you all I am in doubt to trade in my beloved GMT2C TT with cash(1500 euro) on a DayDate BARK YG with a roman golden dial from 1990. It is complete with box, papers etc. from first owner and was 90% of the time in the safe for 20 years. It is a mint watch. Please give me some pros and cons please __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

26 December 2010, 11:42 PM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Sure......Why not? you can get another TT GMT IIc anytime, but something like that in mint condition might be a little harder to obtain. I could be wrong, but it seems like it would be a decent financial move __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

26 December 2010, 11:43 PM	#3
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	I'd keep the GMT. __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

26 December 2010, 11:45 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Although not a fan of gold watches the bark style is quite unique and hard to find in mint condition if it smiles at you then get it. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 December 2010, 11:45 PM	#4
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	That seems like a good deal to me. With the price of gold going the way it is a DD won't be any less expensive later. They are expensive and have always been so. However if you truly love the GMT IIC then think it over hard before you commit.

26 December 2010, 11:48 PM	#7
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Without hesitation.

26 December 2010, 11:51 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Go for it if you truly want it--you can always get another GMT!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 December 2010, 11:52 PM	#9
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I would never hesitate to trade a current production model (that would be easy to replace quickly at anytime in the future) for something more rare. Do it! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

27 December 2010, 12:40 AM	#10
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	8 to 6 till now, i hope more votes __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

27 December 2010, 12:43 AM	#11
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	I'd keep the GMT M

27 December 2010, 01:01 AM	#15
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I voted for TT IIc __________________

27 December 2010, 01:07 AM	#16
tfarchio "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Todd Location: Boston Watch: Explorer I Posts: 144	I like the gmt better, but it sounds like a pretty good deal to me, especially if the watch is in great shape.

27 December 2010, 01:32 AM	#17
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	Do it! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

27 December 2010, 01:46 AM	#18
newmedia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 526	day date , top of the line Rolex dress watch, distinguished mens watch. TT GMT2C , new improved larger case and bracelet , more easier to read , can be worn as dress watch or as sporty watch, not as distinguished as day date. which one will fit your life style better?

27 December 2010, 01:53 AM	#19
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Fear the Bark

27 December 2010, 02:01 AM	#21
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	bark is too dated for me, but if you like it

27 December 2010, 02:04 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Keep the GMT! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

27 December 2010, 03:26 AM	#23
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I don't like the look of the "bark", but value wise, it seems like a good deal. Do it only if you like the DD.

27 December 2010, 03:46 AM	#24
newmedia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 526	watch is extension of persons out look and reflection , day date is awesome watch , its a Rolex classic , I would make a trade if this is the watch you want for future needs. . buy want you want and wearing it good health.

27 December 2010, 03:50 AM	#25
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Not a fan of gold models but I'd prefer the GMT if given the choice between the two.

27 December 2010, 04:01 AM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Raf must be sleeping. I say yes, depending on the condition of the barkster. __________________ ..33

27 December 2010, 05:37 AM	#27
dmc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Don Location: SE USA Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 392	Look deep within yourself, you will find the answer there. The GMT TT will continue to rise in price proportionatly with the price of gold. I would keep it and pass it down, and only sell it if you need the money. __________________ R.I.P. JJ Rolex GMTIIC M Rolex GMTIIC V TRF Rolex 16610 M Rolex 116610 G Omega SMP Live Free Or Die

27 December 2010, 05:43 AM	#28
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	If it's a grail go for it. Another like that won't come around for a while.

27 December 2010, 05:54 AM	#30
axecollector65 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England Watch: Casio G-Shock Posts: 199	sounds like you are more than 50/50 on doing it, so go for it. no need to ask for opinions of others unless you're going to share the watch with us.

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