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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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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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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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I'd probably ditch the SD, unless you want two fairly large watches.
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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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I wouldn't do it. I would keep the ones you have already. Both great watches.
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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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I would avoid selling them but if push came to shove i would shift the SD IMO
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Sell the SD.
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I'd get rid of the SD over the 1680.
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Don't sell, the advantage you/we all have is the new Exp II will be around for years.
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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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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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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.
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18 July 2011, 03:19 PM | #20 |
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bye bye SD!
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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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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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Good choice buddy!
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Perfect choice! Enjoy your two beauties and Explorer II will come...in time.
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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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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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21 July 2011, 08:32 PM | #28 |
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Sell the SD to me.......
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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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Vintage prices soft??
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