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Old 18 July 2011, 06:59 AM   #1
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Which should I move for an EXP II?

I've got a 1680 that I picked up last year from the original owner, all original 5.1 mil. I've also got a K series SD. I love both watches but I have to have the new EXP II when it's released. Which of my two would you sell? And let me say, keeping both and buying the EXP is not an option.
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Old 18 July 2011, 07:02 AM   #2
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I'd keep the SD, but I'm not much for vintage watches.
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Old 18 July 2011, 07:06 AM   #3
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I'd keep the SD, but I'm not much for vintage watches.
This is what I'd do too.
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Old 18 July 2011, 06:28 PM   #4
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This is what I'd do too.
Yup, me too. Keep the SD and sell the 1680. Not a big fan of vintage watches for daily wear. Also, I'm not 100% sure but I think the $ you get from the 1680 would just about cover the cost of the new Exp II, so no additional cash outlay would be required...
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Old 18 July 2011, 07:02 AM   #5
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I'd probably ditch the SD, unless you want two fairly large watches.
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Old 18 July 2011, 07:11 AM   #6
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Both of your watches are a must have...But you want the new explorer.
I hear the price for this one will be "out there" some $8.000 plus ?
So if we assume around $4,000 for your SD and 4,000 for the 1680 (vintage
prices are soft at this moment) most likely you will have to sell both.
I would definately not do it !...But what do I know...I am Greek and you know
how bad we are with economics...
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Old 18 July 2011, 01:24 PM   #7
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Both of your watches are a must have...But you want the new explorer.
I hear the price for this one will be "out there" some $8.000 plus ?
So if we assume around $4,000 for your SD and 4,000 for the 1680 (vintage
prices are soft at this moment) most likely you will have to sell both.
I would definately not do it !...But what do I know...I am Greek and you know
how bad we are with economics...
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Old 18 July 2011, 08:02 AM   #8
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I wouldn't do it. I would keep the ones you have already. Both great watches.
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Old 18 July 2011, 08:43 AM   #9
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I wouldn't do it. I would keep the ones you have already. Both great watches.
Agree,save for the new one.
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Old 18 July 2011, 08:15 AM   #10
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I'd say keep the ones you have and save for the new one, unless your life will depend on having a 24 hour mechanical watch.

It it will, then keep the SD.
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Old 18 July 2011, 09:08 AM   #11
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I would avoid selling them but if push came to shove i would shift the SD IMO
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Old 18 July 2011, 09:20 AM   #12
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Sell the SD.
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Old 18 July 2011, 09:24 AM   #13
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Sell the SD.
x2 Good luck!
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Old 18 July 2011, 10:22 AM   #14
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I'd get rid of the SD over the 1680.


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Old 18 July 2011, 10:29 AM   #15
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Don't sell, the advantage you/we all have is the new Exp II will be around for years.

Yeah, I want one yesterday, but that isn't going to happen for a while yet.
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Old 18 July 2011, 10:32 AM   #16
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Easy decision for me...

Get rid of the SD.

That bit of red does wonders for me
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Old 18 July 2011, 11:18 AM   #17
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I would sell the SD, which I did.

You can always buy another SD later, there are plenty of them in circulation whereas the 1680 is rarer and more desirable by collectors.
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Old 18 July 2011, 11:28 AM   #18
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Get rid of the SD. Lets say you realize you made a mistake and wanted to reacquire the watch you sold. The SD would be much easier to find. You could probably find one BNIB on this forum. My AD still has one in his show case (Yes a SD, not the DSSD). Try finding a 1680 where you know 100% of the history like the one you own.

Besides I think vintage watches are so cool
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Old 18 July 2011, 02:04 PM   #19
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Old 18 July 2011, 03:19 PM   #20
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bye bye SD!
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Old 18 July 2011, 06:30 PM   #21
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Tough call..

I think I'd keep the SD but I'm thinking you might have regrets either way..
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Old 21 July 2011, 05:29 PM   #22
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Thanks for the responses. Will probably keep both and save as the ExpII will indeed be around for many many years...however the two I own are discontinued models.
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Old 21 July 2011, 07:50 PM   #23
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Thanks for the responses. Will probably keep both and save as the ExpII will indeed be around for many many years...however the two I own are discontinued models.
Good choice buddy!
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Old 21 July 2011, 09:34 PM   #24
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Thanks for the responses. Will probably keep both and save as the ExpII will indeed be around for many many years...however the two I own are discontinued models.
Good decision.

Often I think the temptation is because we want something just a bit different or new, even though we already have something as good or even better already.
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Old 22 July 2011, 12:20 AM   #25
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Thanks for the responses. Will probably keep both and save as the ExpII will indeed be around for many many years...however the two I own are discontinued models.
Perfect choice! Enjoy your two beauties and Explorer II will come...in time.
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Old 21 July 2011, 07:43 PM   #26
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Glad you've come to a decision. Regardless though, I'd try the new Exp II on before deciding.
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Old 21 July 2011, 07:49 PM   #27
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Great "D" I know it's tempting, but before you know it you'll have three classic and iconic watches. As it stands now you have two classic and iconic watches. Cheers
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Sell the SD to me.......
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Old 21 July 2011, 11:43 PM   #29
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Save for it is the right thing to do... it'll feel so much sweeter when you slap it on the wrist
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Old 22 July 2011, 12:43 AM   #30
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Vintage prices soft??
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