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momac · 1 February 2009, 07:43 AM

Hello Everyone. I've been a member for a few months now, but this is the first thread I started. Here it goes. I'm not so much in the need for money, at this point, but I don't have a real passion for my once beloved timepieces. Don't get me wrong, I still love them all, but only now it's equally. So, I've decided that I will let one go but not sure which one.

Here's where you guys and gals come in for assistance. I know in the end the final decision will be mine but I still want the advise of the Rolex experts.

I currently own the following:

GMT IIc
SS Daytona w/ White face (M series)
Sub date (M Series)

If you had to let one go, and you loved them all equally, which one would you give up and why?

Thank you all in advance for your honest opinions.

Whiskey · 1 February 2009, 08:01 AM

I'd drop the GMTIIc. I think Rolex went backwards on the revamp of this model. The Pepsi and Coke version was way better. Before I decided on the SD, I almost went with the Coke.

Had I been shopping all over again, the GMTIIc wouldn't even get consideration.

vh_bu98 · 1 February 2009, 08:09 AM

If you love them "equally", I would sell the SS Daytona since that one will fetch the most. You'll take a bigger loss on the other two.

I personally would sell the sub date.

SLS · 1 February 2009, 08:12 AM

The Sub Date, the main reason is that you can easily pick one up again at a good price and its probably the one you will take the least hit $$ on in terms of resale.
~Scott

Mrdi · 1 February 2009, 08:15 AM

2c

2careless · 1 February 2009, 08:21 AM

Daytona for me. It'll be worth the most where you can use the money better elsewhere.

Rob_b · 1 February 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh_bu98

If you love them "equally", I would sell the SS Daytona since that one will fetch the most. You'll take a bigger loss on the other two.

I personally would sell the sub date.

momac, vh_bu98 got the first part right

But I would sell the GMTIIC, why you ask?

I don't think there's much rationalisation when dealing in matters of the heart

, it's all in the eye of the beholder

, and we are all different. Rolex expert I am not.

Rob

onkyo · 1 February 2009, 08:28 AM

I would sell the sub date due to the commonness of it (real and fake).

The Daytona is a life long keeper IMHO.

The new GMTIIc has an incredible look and feel to it. The ceramic bezel and green lettering is amazing again IMHO.

momac · 1 February 2009, 08:32 AM

Keep it coming!!! I appreciate all the opinions posted thus and eager to hear those opinions not yet posted.

Regards,
Momac

timackerman · 1 February 2009, 08:38 AM

I think you should let the Sub Date go.

You can easily pick up one later in life if you want, and you have the date function in the IIc

dardeca · 1 February 2009, 08:53 AM

Dump the Sub Date. As previous members have said, you can always pick up another one in the future. Plus the model is likely to be updated in 2010...so you can buy the latest and greatest in a little over a year from now.

LDLemu4U · 1 February 2009, 09:08 AM

I would sell the Sub Date too.!!!!!! Very Common.............not much resale value.......the more time you hold on to it, the more $$$$$ you lose.

ijen0311 · 1 February 2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timackerman

I think you should let the Sub Date go.

You can easily pick up one later in life if you want, and you have the date function in the IIc

x2

TempoKing · 1 February 2009, 10:10 AM

I'd keep the Ceramic
But I will go a different route in this...Your passion is important...when
passion is gone, you look for fresher and greener pastures.
Show me some great looking Hollywood actressess and I will show you
some of their passionless better halfs...same with watches...you do not have the same
enthousiasm.???..I'd say...sell the suckers...all three are innanimate objects
without a soul.

Make sure and tell me what you want for them...

...

momac · 1 February 2009, 10:16 AM

Don't get me wrong guys. I would not dare sell all three. No way...only if I needed the cash badly and I'm not there yet.

I just don't have the passion for 3 watches like I used to. But now that I have the 3 most sought after watches, I 'm not sure which of the 3 are the ones to keep and which one is the least favorite Rolex of them all.

Passion is still there, but not for three watches...only two at this point in my life.

tonettem · 1 February 2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDLemu4U

I would sell the Sub Date too.!!!!!! Very Common.............not much resale value.......the more time you hold on to it, the more $$$$$ you lose.

x2

Dhiney · 1 February 2009, 10:22 AM

Send the Sub on its way. Can be replaced easily, any time.

momac · 1 February 2009, 10:26 AM

Wow. So far Sub Date is not doing so well here.

Ranfni · 1 February 2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sls

the sub date, the main reason is that you can easily pick one up again at a good price and its probably the one you will take the least hit $$ on in terms of resale.
~scott

+1

Bisquitlips · 1 February 2009, 12:14 PM

I would let the Sub date go. Just my opinion, but this would be a very hard decision.

Dylan Wade · 1 February 2009, 12:39 PM

I would drop the Sub date too.

I actually did this when I got my GMT IIc and already owned a EXP II - white dial.

You would then be in a similar position with the best/latest designed GMT IIc (fantastic upgrades IMO) while having the white faced Daytona to complement a change.

Hope that helps

valentine · 1 February 2009, 12:56 PM

I'd sell the GMTIIc. too close to the sub-date. and unless you REALLy use the separate time zone function often...then its a no brainer...I'd let that one go.

Nica64 · 1 February 2009, 01:05 PM

Daytona......... and you can sell it to me!!! Deal?

, but seriously the GMTIIc.

Jack_23 · 1 February 2009, 01:09 PM

I'd drop the Sub date. Aside from them being very common, rumor has it they are going to be redesigned within the next year.

Aureliano · 1 February 2009, 01:15 PM

Goodbye Sub date.

topcat30093 · 1 February 2009, 02:03 PM

The GMT IIc
The reason,simple.
The other 2 IMO are just classic Rolex icons

angelic_demon252000 · 1 February 2009, 02:08 PM

Let go the GMT11c. Keep the Sub and the Daytona. Both are classics.

DS/B MINI S · 1 February 2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

The Sub Date, the main reason is that you can easily pick one up again at a good price and its probably the one you will take the least hit $$ on in terms of resale.
~Scott

I agree

mingsta · 1 February 2009, 02:22 PM

Sub date, as said by many others its the easiest to replace and pick up a pre-owned for a reasonable price.

The daytona may be worth the most, but if you decided you missed it, it could be a pain to get a replacement at a reasonable price.

JJ Irani · 1 February 2009, 02:25 PM

Positively keep the Sub-date - a must for any collection!!

Between the GMT-IIC and the Daytona......well, I leave that up to you!!

Good luck - JJ

1 February 2009, 07:43 AM	#1
momac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new york Posts: 69	Which one is a Keeper?????? Hello Everyone. I've been a member for a few months now, but this is the first thread I started. Here it goes. I'm not so much in the need for money, at this point, but I don't have a real passion for my once beloved timepieces. Don't get me wrong, I still love them all, but only now it's equally. So, I've decided that I will let one go but not sure which one. Here's where you guys and gals come in for assistance. I know in the end the final decision will be mine but I still want the advise of the Rolex experts. I currently own the following: GMT IIc SS Daytona w/ White face (M series) Sub date (M Series) If you had to let one go, and you loved them all equally, which one would you give up and why? Thank you all in advance for your honest opinions.

1 February 2009, 08:12 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	The Sub Date, the main reason is that you can easily pick one up again at a good price and its probably the one you will take the least hit $$ on in terms of resale. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

1 February 2009, 08:38 AM	#10
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	I think you should let the Sub Date go. You can easily pick up one later in life if you want, and you have the date function in the IIc __________________ Daytona 116520

1 February 2009, 10:10 AM	#14
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I'd keep the Ceramic But I will go a different route in this...Your passion is important...when passion is gone, you look for fresher and greener pastures. Show me some great looking Hollywood actressess and I will show you some of their passionless better halfs...same with watches...you do not have the same enthousiasm.???..I'd say...sell the suckers...all three are innanimate objects without a soul. Make sure and tell me what you want for them......

1 February 2009, 12:14 PM	#20
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I would let the Sub date go. Just my opinion, but this would be a very hard decision. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

1 February 2009, 08:01 AM	#2
Whiskey Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: Deepsea Posts: 521	I'd drop the GMTIIc. I think Rolex went backwards on the revamp of this model. The Pepsi and Coke version was way better. Before I decided on the SD, I almost went with the Coke. Had I been shopping all over again, the GMTIIc wouldn't even get consideration.

1 February 2009, 08:09 AM	#3
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	If you love them "equally", I would sell the SS Daytona since that one will fetch the most. You'll take a bigger loss on the other two. I personally would sell the sub date.

1 February 2009, 08:15 AM	#5
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	2c

1 February 2009, 08:21 AM	#6
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Daytona for me. It'll be worth the most where you can use the money better elsewhere.

1 February 2009, 08:28 AM	#8
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I would sell the sub date due to the commonness of it (real and fake). The Daytona is a life long keeper IMHO. The new GMTIIc has an incredible look and feel to it. The ceramic bezel and green lettering is amazing again IMHO.

1 February 2009, 08:32 AM	#9
momac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new york Posts: 69	Keep it coming!!! I appreciate all the opinions posted thus and eager to hear those opinions not yet posted. Regards, Momac

1 February 2009, 08:53 AM	#11
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	Dump the Sub Date. As previous members have said, you can always pick up another one in the future. Plus the model is likely to be updated in 2010...so you can buy the latest and greatest in a little over a year from now.

1 February 2009, 09:08 AM	#12
LDLemu4U Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 472	I would sell the Sub Date too.!!!!!! Very Common.............not much resale value.......the more time you hold on to it, the more $$$$$ you lose.

1 February 2009, 10:16 AM	#15
momac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new york Posts: 69	Don't get me wrong guys. I would not dare sell all three. No way...only if I needed the cash badly and I'm not there yet. I just don't have the passion for 3 watches like I used to. But now that I have the 3 most sought after watches, I 'm not sure which of the 3 are the ones to keep and which one is the least favorite Rolex of them all. Passion is still there, but not for three watches...only two at this point in my life.

1 February 2009, 10:22 AM	#17
Dhiney Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 63	Send the Sub on its way. Can be replaced easily, any time.

1 February 2009, 10:26 AM	#18
momac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new york Posts: 69	Wow. So far Sub Date is not doing so well here.

1 February 2009, 12:39 PM	#21
Dylan Wade Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Watch: EXP II Posts: 545	I would drop the Sub date too. I actually did this when I got my GMT IIc and already owned a EXP II - white dial. You would then be in a similar position with the best/latest designed GMT IIc (fantastic upgrades IMO) while having the white faced Daytona to complement a change. Hope that helps

1 February 2009, 12:56 PM	#22
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	I'd sell the GMTIIc. too close to the sub-date. and unless you REALLy use the separate time zone function often...then its a no brainer...I'd let that one go.

1 February 2009, 01:05 PM	#23
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Daytona......... and you can sell it to me!!! Deal? , but seriously the GMTIIc. __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

1 February 2009, 01:09 PM	#24
Jack_23 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 29	Drop the Sub Date I'd drop the Sub date. Aside from them being very common, rumor has it they are going to be redesigned within the next year.

1 February 2009, 01:15 PM	#25
Aureliano Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Enrique Location: Tokyo Posts: 51	Goodbye Sub date.

1 February 2009, 02:03 PM	#26
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	The GMT IIc The reason,simple. The other 2 IMO are just classic Rolex icons __________________

1 February 2009, 02:08 PM	#27
angelic_demon252000 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: malaysia Watch: 14060M Posts: 96	Let go the GMT11c. Keep the Sub and the Daytona. Both are classics.

1 February 2009, 02:22 PM	#29
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Sub date, as said by many others its the easiest to replace and pick up a pre-owned for a reasonable price. The daytona may be worth the most, but if you decided you missed it, it could be a pain to get a replacement at a reasonable price.

1 February 2009, 02:25 PM	#30
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Positively keep the Sub-date - a must for any collection!! Between the GMT-IIC and the Daytona......well, I leave that up to you!! Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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