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Britexpat76 · 7 April 2014, 05:55 PM

A local jeweller I know has just bought a 16710 Pepsi and I can do a straight swap. Both watches F serial both boxed with papers. Is it a fair deal for me? I love my bluesy but have a feeling the Pepsi with the launch of the WG could be a good one to have.

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Old Expat Beast · 7 April 2014, 06:06 PM

A nice Pepsi (boxed and papered) of that era can be had for about US$5,500. That's what you'd be getting for your Bluesy, which you love. Not a good deal, really.

MonBK · 7 April 2014, 06:10 PM

I wouldn't

Britexpat76 · 7 April 2014, 06:21 PM

2 respected replies confirming what I think. Looks like the collection is going to increase or the explorer walks.

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Andad · 7 April 2014, 06:27 PM

I'm with Adam on this one.

Runnin' Rebel · 7 April 2014, 07:44 PM

I wouldn't, like Adam said you can get a great looking GMT Pepsi for under 6k box and papers included.

padi56 · 7 April 2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A nice Pepsi (boxed and papered) of that era can be had for about US$5,500. That's what you'd be getting for your Bluesy, which you love. Not a good deal, really.

Have to agree and lets be honest there are thousands if not a million of 16710 in this world no matter the insert, as inserts are easy to change TO PEPSI/COKE or Black and cost around $75.

Runnin' Rebel · 7 April 2014, 08:07 PM

Good point Peter, how could I forget that too. I have black, coke and Pepsi inserts.. 3 for the price of 1

onlysteel · 7 April 2014, 08:13 PM

Don't do it -- keep the 16613 --

crowncollection · 7 April 2014, 08:16 PM

No IMHO

alanc · 7 April 2014, 08:17 PM

I think a 16613 is worth a bit more than a 16710 from the same era. I'd keep the Sub and save up for a nice GMT. Then you will have two classics.

Also, unless the jeweler is a friend, he's a businessman who doesn't do a swap unless there's some upside. This tells me he believes the Sub is worth more also.

SaddleSC · 7 April 2014, 10:53 PM

Nope. Keep the Sub.

Tools · 8 April 2014, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britexpat76

A local jeweller I know has just bought a 16710 Pepsi and I can do a straight swap. Both watches F serial both boxed with papers. Is it a fair deal for me? I love my bluesy but have a feeling the Pepsi with the launch of the WG could be a good one to have.

When you are working with a Dealer you need to decide if the deal is the one you want. A Dealer is in it for business, not because he likes your watch.

A 16613 is worth more than a 16710 for that era. However, it's like any "purchase" where you are trading in. You have to know that you will not get top-dollar for the trade-in. Maybe the Dealer can sweeten the pot a little more..

Tridor · 8 April 2014, 01:19 AM

I wouldn't do it.

wantonebad · 8 April 2014, 01:26 AM

Any deal involving a jeweler will benefit the jeweler, they aren't in business to do favors. If you like the deal for convenience sake I can almost understand it but honestly you are just handing over your $1,000-$1,500 equity to get a piece that isn't rare or hard to source. I wouldn't do it either, not that you need someone else telling you "NO"

mjclark32 · 8 April 2014, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Any deal involving a jeweler will benefit the jeweler, they aren't in business to do favors. If you like the deal for convenience sake I can almost understand it but honestly you are just handing over your $1,000-$1,500 equity to get a piece that isn't rare or hard to source. I wouldn't do it either, not that you need someone else telling you "NO"

well said

Britexpat76 · 8 April 2014, 01:30 AM

I won't be doing it. The only way this is leaving my wrist is against a 116523

ltmgeller · 8 April 2014, 01:34 AM

I have to agree with the esteemed forum colleagues above. Not a good deal. I am however always in favor of increasing your collection. I'm sure the jeweler didn't pay more than $3500 for the watch. See what he'll come down to for cash.

E70x5 · 8 April 2014, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Any deal involving a jeweler will benefit the jeweler, they aren't in business to do favors. If you like the deal for convenience sake I can almost understand it but honestly you are just handing over your $1,000-$1,500 equity to get a piece that isn't rare or hard to source. I wouldn't do it either, not that you need someone else telling you "NO"

Great advice and input !

polarinda · 8 April 2014, 01:50 AM

The 16613 costs more but the pepsi is nicer looking. So, no.

Micha · 8 April 2014, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanc

I think a 16613 is worth a bit more than a 16710 from the same era. I'd keep the Sub and save up for a nice GMT. Then you will have two classics.

Also, unless the jeweler is a friend, he's a businessman who doesn't do a swap unless there's some upside. This tells me he believes the Sub is worth more also.

EXACTLY!!!

tkerrmd · 8 April 2014, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JAGERVEGAS

I wouldn't, like Adam said you can get a great looking GMT Pepsi for under 6k box and papers included.

agree

7 April 2014, 05:55 PM	#1
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	Straight swap my 16613 for a Pepsi A local jeweller I know has just bought a 16710 Pepsi and I can do a straight swap. Both watches F serial both boxed with papers. Is it a fair deal for me? I love my bluesy but have a feeling the Pepsi with the launch of the WG could be a good one to have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2014, 06:27 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I'm with Adam on this one. __________________ E

7 April 2014, 07:44 PM	#6
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I wouldn't, like Adam said you can get a great looking GMT Pepsi for under 6k box and papers included. __________________ ♛

7 April 2014, 08:07 PM	#8
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Good point Peter, how could I forget that too. I have black, coke and Pepsi inserts.. 3 for the price of 1 __________________ ♛

7 April 2014, 08:16 PM	#10
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	No IMHO __________________ watches many

7 April 2014, 06:06 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	A nice Pepsi (boxed and papered) of that era can be had for about US$5,500. That's what you'd be getting for your Bluesy, which you love. Not a good deal, really.

7 April 2014, 06:10 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I wouldn't

7 April 2014, 06:21 PM	#4
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	2 respected replies confirming what I think. Looks like the collection is going to increase or the explorer walks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2014, 08:13 PM	#9
onlysteel Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 246	Don't do it -- keep the 16613 --

7 April 2014, 08:17 PM	#11
alanc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Connecticut Watch: 114270 16710B Posts: 1,062	I think a 16613 is worth a bit more than a 16710 from the same era. I'd keep the Sub and save up for a nice GMT. Then you will have two classics. Also, unless the jeweler is a friend, he's a businessman who doesn't do a swap unless there's some upside. This tells me he believes the Sub is worth more also.

7 April 2014, 10:53 PM	#12
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Nope. Keep the Sub. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

8 April 2014, 01:19 AM	#14
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	I wouldn't do it.

8 April 2014, 01:26 AM	#15
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Any deal involving a jeweler will benefit the jeweler, they aren't in business to do favors. If you like the deal for convenience sake I can almost understand it but honestly you are just handing over your $1,000-$1,500 equity to get a piece that isn't rare or hard to source. I wouldn't do it either, not that you need someone else telling you "NO" __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

8 April 2014, 01:30 AM	#17
Britexpat76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: James Location: Middle East Watch: AP ROO,GP FTC, YM Posts: 892	I won't be doing it. The only way this is leaving my wrist is against a 116523

8 April 2014, 01:34 AM	#18
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	I have to agree with the esteemed forum colleagues above. Not a good deal. I am however always in favor of increasing your collection. I'm sure the jeweler didn't pay more than $3500 for the watch. See what he'll come down to for cash.

8 April 2014, 01:50 AM	#20
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	The 16613 costs more but the pepsi is nicer looking. So, no.

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