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TopNotchChach · 26 July 2013, 03:17 AM

What up!

Hope all is well...

I'm debating on upgrading.
I currently have a 116610(submariner c), I bought it when it first came out and it is my first rolex...Also have a PAM 112

I'm looking at the 116333 datejust ii. Two tone gold, with arabic or regular numerals.

To do this, i would sell my submariner and then pay the difference for the 116333 datejust.

Here is my issue...
I really like the datejust, i want some gold in my life, and i think it would be good stepping stone, to eventually upgrade to an all gold GMTII or Sub.
However, since the submariner is my first Rolex I purchased, i have some emotional value in it. I wanted to pass my first rolex down to a future child. I mean i guess i could pass down any Rolex, but it being my first i thought it would be a little more special.

Am i putting too much emotion on the upgrade? To get a two tone datejust, i would probably be out of pocket 3.5k cash, maybe 2.5(ive seen the deals here!). I do have the cash to pay out of pocket for the watch but at this time, I would rather keep that in my savings.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advanced!!!

Urosfan · 26 July 2013, 03:20 AM

In your case i would save for the datejust.

kilyung · 26 July 2013, 03:21 AM

Sell the Panerai. You can always pick one up later.

Lgear080 · 26 July 2013, 03:23 AM

Having owned the whole line at different times (as many have) -
I can say you might not like the feel of the djii compared to the
Sub. If you really love your sub I think you might regret selling
It too.

Rashid.bk · 26 July 2013, 03:24 AM

It's just a watch, if the next one makes me happier, bye bye. I say do it.
That said, the SubC would be a keeper.

beshannon · 26 July 2013, 03:31 AM

I would sell the Panerai

wrxsti · 26 July 2013, 03:34 AM

bye bye pam hello datejust, the sub is a keeper for sure, do u love your pam more than the sub?

TopNotchChach · 26 July 2013, 04:10 AM

HAHA!

I shouldn't mentioned the PAM. I will be coming out of pocket more if i sell the pam. I like the PAM cause its a good watch to switch it up.

I love both actually... I always wanted submariner and panerai.

In regards to value, do you think that my submariner, being its first year will do anything for value? I purchased right when the model changed occured

Thanks

nickng · 26 July 2013, 04:12 AM

I have, in the past years, traded off a couple of Rolexes to fund upgrades or sorts. And I am regretting every bits of it now.

Trust me, keep that SubC. It is an iconic piece that most people would love to have.

You should save a little bit more to get that half gold DJII.

Now you will have a dress watch, a sports watch, and a casual one to swop about.

Hope that helps.

wrxsti · 26 July 2013, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopNotchChach

HAHA!

I shouldn't mentioned the PAM. I will be coming out of pocket more if i sell the pam. I like the PAM cause its a good watch to switch it up.

I love both actually... I always wanted submariner and panerai.

In regards to value, do you think that my submariner, being its first year will do anything for value? I purchased right when the model changed occured

Thanks

nope there are tons of subs out there, have to be vintage to be worth more, sell the pam save a bit and enjoy, worst thing happens if u sell the sub then miss it and have to sell the pam to get another sub!

AK797 · 26 July 2013, 08:06 AM

Id sell the pam or just keep the subc and save till you can sell and go full gold, that's what Im doing.

landroverking · 26 July 2013, 08:07 AM

I would look for a pre owned TT DJ.

nauticajoe · 26 July 2013, 08:14 AM

Keep the SubC. You may regret it later.

Chainring · 26 July 2013, 08:16 AM

No way I sell the Subc to get a DJ. Do like others have suggested and flip the Panerai.

ecsub44 · 26 July 2013, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopNotchChach

Am i putting too much emotion on the upgrade?

Yes.

It's just a watch...buy whatever you want.

Billywiz · 26 July 2013, 11:53 AM

Id get rid of the PAM...I did and never missed it even once.

stevedssd · 27 July 2013, 06:09 AM

Love my first Rolex, I could never sell it. If you feel the same about yours save up or flip the PAM for the Datejust

horseco · 27 July 2013, 07:31 AM

Keep the Sub... its a classic...

Survivor · 27 July 2013, 09:08 AM

Sub-C and DJ II are a dime a dozen..........if you sell or trade it and change your mind, you can easily pick up another one for a good price. Do what makes you happy.

Dr. Robert · 27 July 2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Sell the Panerai. You can always pick one up later.

yup.......& you don't have to pick one up later....just get another Rolex.

Hairdude1 · 27 July 2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Sell the Panerai. You can always pick one up later.

This

jshepard · 27 July 2013, 12:11 PM

Sell the Panerai! Or if you can let go of the SubC, sell both and get that gold Sub or GMT you eventually wanna upgrade to.

GradyPhilpott · 27 July 2013, 12:13 PM

Don't sell the Sub.

zion_rasta · 27 July 2013, 12:21 PM

Never sell a Sub!

CWIN · 27 July 2013, 01:30 PM

+1 for keeping the sub and saving for the other one.

Thebiglagu · 27 July 2013, 01:48 PM

Get rid of the Pam. Don't get me wrong I like panerai but I'm starting to feel like they're played out. Every Model looks like the previous model. They all just seem to blend together. Go for the datejust ditch the Pam and don't look back!! IMHO of course!!

ronmiller65 · 27 July 2013, 02:56 PM

I was in the same position owning a Sub and the Pam 112. I just waited two more years and scraped and saved and recently picked up the SS DJII, smooth bezel w/Arabic. I love all three and wouldn't trade or sell any of them.
My answer would be to save and then be a proud owner of all three! Best of luck with your decision.

A.Sharp · 27 July 2013, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

sell the panerai. You can always pick one up later.

x2

TopNotchChach · 27 July 2013, 03:09 PM

Damn... Too much good advice. I'm torn.

Thank you everyone!

Ravager135 · 27 July 2013, 03:21 PM

I think the lines on the older cases were superior. Both the new GMT and Sub seem very boxy to me when compared to their older counterparts. I do however prefer the new bracelets and clasps. As far as the ceramic bezels, I could take it or leave it.

26 July 2013, 03:17 AM	#1
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	Rolex Upgrade Debate... What up! Hope all is well... I'm debating on upgrading. I currently have a 116610(submariner c), I bought it when it first came out and it is my first rolex...Also have a PAM 112 I'm looking at the 116333 datejust ii. Two tone gold, with arabic or regular numerals. To do this, i would sell my submariner and then pay the difference for the 116333 datejust. Here is my issue... I really like the datejust, i want some gold in my life, and i think it would be good stepping stone, to eventually upgrade to an all gold GMTII or Sub. However, since the submariner is my first Rolex I purchased, i have some emotional value in it. I wanted to pass my first rolex down to a future child. I mean i guess i could pass down any Rolex, but it being my first i thought it would be a little more special. Am i putting too much emotion on the upgrade? To get a two tone datejust, i would probably be out of pocket 3.5k cash, maybe 2.5(ive seen the deals here!). I do have the cash to pay out of pocket for the watch but at this time, I would rather keep that in my savings. Thoughts? Thanks in advanced!!!

26 July 2013, 03:31 AM	#6
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would sell the Panerai __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

26 July 2013, 03:34 AM	#7
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	bye bye pam hello datejust, the sub is a keeper for sure, do u love your pam more than the sub? __________________ PP Geneva

26 July 2013, 04:12 AM	#9
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	I have, in the past years, traded off a couple of Rolexes to fund upgrades or sorts. And I am regretting every bits of it now. Trust me, keep that SubC. It is an iconic piece that most people would love to have. You should save a little bit more to get that half gold DJII. Now you will have a dress watch, a sports watch, and a casual one to swop about. Hope that helps. __________________ NickN

27 July 2013, 12:13 PM	#23
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Don't sell the Sub. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

26 July 2013, 03:20 AM	#2
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	In your case i would save for the datejust.

26 July 2013, 03:21 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Sell the Panerai. You can always pick one up later.

26 July 2013, 03:23 AM	#4
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Having owned the whole line at different times (as many have) - I can say you might not like the feel of the djii compared to the Sub. If you really love your sub I think you might regret selling It too.

26 July 2013, 03:24 AM	#5
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	It's just a watch, if the next one makes me happier, bye bye. I say do it. That said, the SubC would be a keeper.

26 July 2013, 04:10 AM	#8
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	HAHA! I shouldn't mentioned the PAM. I will be coming out of pocket more if i sell the pam. I like the PAM cause its a good watch to switch it up. I love both actually... I always wanted submariner and panerai. In regards to value, do you think that my submariner, being its first year will do anything for value? I purchased right when the model changed occured Thanks

26 July 2013, 08:06 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Id sell the pam or just keep the subc and save till you can sell and go full gold, that's what Im doing.

26 July 2013, 08:07 AM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I would look for a pre owned TT DJ.

26 July 2013, 08:14 AM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Keep the SubC. You may regret it later.

26 July 2013, 08:16 AM	#14
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	No way I sell the Subc to get a DJ. Do like others have suggested and flip the Panerai.

26 July 2013, 11:53 AM	#16
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Id get rid of the PAM...I did and never missed it even once.

27 July 2013, 06:09 AM	#17
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	Love my first Rolex, I could never sell it. If you feel the same about yours save up or flip the PAM for the Datejust

27 July 2013, 07:31 AM	#18
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Keep the Sub... its a classic...

27 July 2013, 09:08 AM	#19
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	Sub-C and DJ II are a dime a dozen..........if you sell or trade it and change your mind, you can easily pick up another one for a good price. Do what makes you happy.

27 July 2013, 12:11 PM	#22
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	Sell the Panerai! Or if you can let go of the SubC, sell both and get that gold Sub or GMT you eventually wanna upgrade to.

27 July 2013, 12:21 PM	#24
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Never sell a Sub! __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

27 July 2013, 01:30 PM	#25
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	+1 for keeping the sub and saving for the other one. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

27 July 2013, 01:48 PM	#26
Thebiglagu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: New jersey Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 457	Get rid of the Pam. Don't get me wrong I like panerai but I'm starting to feel like they're played out. Every Model looks like the previous model. They all just seem to blend together. Go for the datejust ditch the Pam and don't look back!! IMHO of course!!

27 July 2013, 02:56 PM	#27
ronmiller65 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 41	I was in the same position owning a Sub and the Pam 112. I just waited two more years and scraped and saved and recently picked up the SS DJII, smooth bezel w/Arabic. I love all three and wouldn't trade or sell any of them. My answer would be to save and then be a proud owner of all three! Best of luck with your decision.

27 July 2013, 03:09 PM	#29
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	Damn... Too much good advice. I'm torn. Thank you everyone!

27 July 2013, 03:21 PM	#30
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I think the lines on the older cases were superior. Both the new GMT and Sub seem very boxy to me when compared to their older counterparts. I do however prefer the new bracelets and clasps. As far as the ceramic bezels, I could take it or leave it.

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