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Sammk · 27 August 2015, 05:59 AM

How many people here have flipped their TTs for a solid gold piece? Which TT did you flip for which gold piece? How has your experience been? Pics will be appreciated

jjnd08 · 27 August 2015, 06:12 AM

Is this the TT your in-laws gave you?

I will repeat again, don't do it.

Racerdj · 27 August 2015, 06:15 AM

I flipped a TT Blue SubC and TT Black SubC and haven't regretted it one second.

tkerrmd · 27 August 2015, 06:15 AM

flipped one TT for a YG

once I was set on PM, the TT's didn't seem to fit in anymore, so all gone

YMMV

Porschepowered · 27 August 2015, 06:17 AM

TT Blue sub for YG Blue sub... Couldn't be happier.

Sammk · 27 August 2015, 06:50 AM

Haha... You have a good memory I must say

... Well I'm not flipping. Just Seeing which people who have.. Interested in knowing why they did and how they feel about it

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Is this the TT your in-laws gave you?

I will repeat again, don't do it.

watchwatcher · 27 August 2015, 06:53 AM

No...but considering it now...

jjnd08 · 27 August 2015, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammk

Haha... You have a good memory I must say

... Well I'm not flipping. Just Seeing which people who have.. Interested in knowing why they did and how they feel about it

Got it.

I haven't done it, but it depends on what else is in my collection. At this stage in my career, I wouldn't want a YG watch as my one and only. It would be a fun nights and weekends watch.

But still, I say it's a no go in your situation! ;)

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abovedeck · 27 August 2015, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

flipped one tt for a yg

once i was set on pm, the tt's didn't seem to fit in anymore, so all gone

ymmv

x1000

up2nogood · 27 August 2015, 06:57 AM

16613 flipped for a 116618.

Happy camper here.

toneafficianado · 27 August 2015, 06:59 AM

I recently got my first TT..a Bluesy Sub C. If the all YG model had been the same price then I would have gone for that.
If I had the difference in $ now I would keep the TT and buy an additional watch [or two] with it.

BBQ BOY · 27 August 2015, 07:35 AM

I have considered flipping my 116613b for the all gold version or the all gold ceramic black dialed GMT.

77T · 27 August 2015, 07:50 AM

I did do a TT trade + cash for a YG Daytona and have been very pleased.

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I have one more TT MOP Daytona at the watchmakers now and may flip it too if I could find a good Meteorite Daytona.

I think that some dial combos that are only on PM models may be the prime motive for me. But it's truly a personal choice.

s14roller · 27 August 2015, 09:19 AM

Funny - have tried to pull the trigger myself. i like the weight of the all gold Sub/GMT but visually, feel the 116613LB looks better. I even had a few non-WIS friends come with me to rank them. First had them compare 116613LB sunburst vs 116618, they prefer the 13. Then I compare that against the 116718 green dial, and while they say the gold screams money, as they keep looking, they have all preferred the 116613LB. Even the sales woman (who knew I had the 116613LB) stated the TT looked better to her. Go figure.

AK797 · 27 August 2015, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I flipped a TT Blue SubC and TT Black SubC and haven't regretted it one second.

If flipping for those is wrong I don't want to be flippin' right!

AK797 · 27 August 2015, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porschepowered

TT Blue sub for YG Blue sub... Couldn't be happier.

Racerdj · 27 August 2015, 09:37 AM

For sure!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

If flipping for those is wrong I don't want to be flippin' right!

Sub/GMT · 27 August 2015, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I flipped a TT Blue SubC and TT Black SubC and haven't regretted it one second.

WoW, what a nice couple

smc23 · 27 August 2015, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

No...but considering it now...

JayJ · 27 August 2015, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Is this the TT your in-laws gave you?

I will repeat again, don't do it.

Sublover2166 · 27 August 2015, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Not going to flip either Sub. I have a Hulk. I have a TT Bluesy. I just need to ADD the 116618 Sunburst and I think I will call it good!!

By the way Neil, it is torture seeing your watch!!!

landroverking · 27 August 2015, 11:01 AM

I gave away a TT bluesy and then bought a YG bluesy.
Was very happy. YG Sub was a daily watch for over five years.
Then flipped it for cash and a Sea Dweller.

richard371 · 27 August 2015, 11:38 AM

Ive thought about it but the only 2 that interest me are the WG Smurf but I just prefer the sunburst blue by a long shot and feel it looks a little boring compared to the Bluesy (yes I have compared them side by side many times.) The all YG Bluesy sure is pretty but way more YG then id ever want to wear so I guess Ill stick with my bluesy and save for maybe a WG Daytona or get the Platona for my 50th. Now if they release a WG Daytona with ceramic bezel that may be an option for my first PM. I just wish I could pull of YG as a full PM. It just seems WG isn't really gold as it does not come out of the earth white lol.

joli160 · 27 August 2015, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I flipped a TT Blue SubC and TT Black SubC and haven't regretted it one second.

Beautiful

I don't like to flip but this makes me doubt

Malbolge · 27 August 2015, 06:06 PM

I always thought flipping gifts is in very poor taste. I would really think less of someone who flipped my gift. Granted, when I do give an expensive gift I always say "I have a receipt, so it is cool to replace it if you want a different color" or something (the seller provides this refund option always anyway if they know it is a gift). So in case of an expensive watch, I would be OK if someone flipped it for another watch (and not for something else). Obviously would not give a 10k watch to someone who is struggling to survive where a cash gift might make more sense. I hope you know what I mean. Don't flip a watch unless your gifters are cool with it from the getgo.

DJ TT 2002 · 27 August 2015, 10:03 PM

Not really a flip, but after I got my 116718 then my 16233 wasn't seeing much wrist time.
So off it went to a new home

Jack T · 27 August 2015, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I flipped a TT Blue SubC and TT Black SubC and haven't regretted it one second.

It would be regrettable to not flip for those two beauties.

You realize, of course, that this photo simply stole the entire thread...

tkerrmd · 27 August 2015, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racerdj

I flipped a TT Blue SubC and TT Black SubC and haven't regretted it one second.

WOW just WOW

kilyung · 27 August 2015, 10:57 PM

I just jumped right into the deep end. Never owned a TT.

Danny83 · 27 August 2015, 11:45 PM

I almost flipped my 116613 for a DD2, im glad I just paid for the DD2 because me and my 116613 had too many good times.

27 August 2015, 05:59 AM	#1
Sammk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: & learn Posts: 1,013	Flipping a TT for a solid gold How many people here have flipped their TTs for a solid gold piece? Which TT did you flip for which gold piece? How has your experience been? Pics will be appreciated

27 August 2015, 06:12 AM	#2
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Is this the TT your in-laws gave you? I will repeat again, don't do it. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

27 August 2015, 06:15 AM	#3
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I flipped a TT Blue SubC and TT Black SubC and haven't regretted it one second. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

27 August 2015, 07:50 AM	#13
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	I did do a TT trade + cash for a YG Daytona and have been very pleased. I have one more TT MOP Daytona at the watchmakers now and may flip it too if I could find a good Meteorite Daytona. I think that some dial combos that are only on PM models may be the prime motive for me. But it's truly a personal choice. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 August 2015, 06:06 PM	#25
Malbolge "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Disco Volante Posts: 350	I always thought flipping gifts is in very poor taste. I would really think less of someone who flipped my gift. Granted, when I do give an expensive gift I always say "I have a receipt, so it is cool to replace it if you want a different color" or something (the seller provides this refund option always anyway if they know it is a gift). So in case of an expensive watch, I would be OK if someone flipped it for another watch (and not for something else). Obviously would not give a 10k watch to someone who is struggling to survive where a cash gift might make more sense. I hope you know what I mean. Don't flip a watch unless your gifters are cool with it from the getgo. __________________ Rolex Submariner Reference 114060

27 August 2015, 06:15 AM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	flipped one TT for a YG once I was set on PM, the TT's didn't seem to fit in anymore, so all gone YMMV

27 August 2015, 06:17 AM	#5
Porschepowered "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 29	TT Blue sub for YG Blue sub... Couldn't be happier.

27 August 2015, 06:53 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	No...but considering it now...

27 August 2015, 06:57 AM	#10
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	16613 flipped for a 116618. Happy camper here.

27 August 2015, 06:59 AM	#11
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I recently got my first TT..a Bluesy Sub C. If the all YG model had been the same price then I would have gone for that. If I had the difference in $ now I would keep the TT and buy an additional watch [or two] with it.

27 August 2015, 07:35 AM	#12
BBQ BOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 513	I have considered flipping my 116613b for the all gold version or the all gold ceramic black dialed GMT.

27 August 2015, 09:19 AM	#14
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Funny - have tried to pull the trigger myself. i like the weight of the all gold Sub/GMT but visually, feel the 116613LB looks better. I even had a few non-WIS friends come with me to rank them. First had them compare 116613LB sunburst vs 116618, they prefer the 13. Then I compare that against the 116718 green dial, and while they say the gold screams money, as they keep looking, they have all preferred the 116613LB. Even the sales woman (who knew I had the 116613LB) stated the TT looked better to her. Go figure.

27 August 2015, 11:01 AM	#22
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I gave away a TT bluesy and then bought a YG bluesy. Was very happy. YG Sub was a daily watch for over five years. Then flipped it for cash and a Sea Dweller.

27 August 2015, 11:38 AM	#23
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Ive thought about it but the only 2 that interest me are the WG Smurf but I just prefer the sunburst blue by a long shot and feel it looks a little boring compared to the Bluesy (yes I have compared them side by side many times.) The all YG Bluesy sure is pretty but way more YG then id ever want to wear so I guess Ill stick with my bluesy and save for maybe a WG Daytona or get the Platona for my 50th. Now if they release a WG Daytona with ceramic bezel that may be an option for my first PM. I just wish I could pull of YG as a full PM. It just seems WG isn't really gold as it does not come out of the earth white lol.

27 August 2015, 10:03 PM	#26
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Not really a flip, but after I got my 116718 then my 16233 wasn't seeing much wrist time. So off it went to a new home

27 August 2015, 10:57 PM	#29
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I just jumped right into the deep end. Never owned a TT.

27 August 2015, 11:45 PM	#30
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I almost flipped my 116613 for a DD2, im glad I just paid for the DD2 because me and my 116613 had too many good times.

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