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JPS · 5 May 2009, 05:35 AM

Hey Guys

I'm seriously thinking about selling my GMT II Pepsi and Sea-Dweller and chopping these in for a brand new s/s platty yacht-master with some cash left over.

Good choice or bad.

What's your thoughts people?

jdc · 5 May 2009, 05:41 AM

I think you could regret this as you have two classic watches. However if you don't have an affinity to your watches and really feel the urge to have a y/master and need the cash get what you want

ippon20 · 5 May 2009, 06:11 AM

personally, I wouldn't do it. But you gotta do what makes YOU happy. IMO those are 2 great watches and I wouldn't think twice about keeping them and just saving if you really want a platty.

kcmo · 5 May 2009, 06:30 AM

Why not sell one and then save for the balance of what's needed to get a SS/Plat YM? You'd have a great pair!

rkot07 · 5 May 2009, 06:33 AM

Who am I to give you advice as I just sold my Datejust and Omega Speedmaster to fund my SS Yacht-Master.
I dont regret it at all (the Datejust and Omega were only worn maybe 5-10 times since I got my GMT II which was 4 years ago).
Think about it long and hard the SS Yachty is still in production where as the GMT II Pepsi and original Sea-Dweller are not...
Also if you opt for a used SS Yacht-Master you can get it in the high 4000's to low 5000's (this way you might not have to sell both watches just sell one and save up a grand or so).

Lion · 5 May 2009, 06:34 AM

Life is about possibilities and choices so get the watch that makes you happy. Our time on earth is limited so have no regrets!!!

emmagee · 5 May 2009, 06:52 AM

I really go hot and cold on the YM, one minute I really like it, the next I think it's too much. That said, I think I'd prefer to have the watches you presently have over a YM.

Tools · 5 May 2009, 07:15 AM

I'm not personally a YM fan.....

But trading, collecting, and getting the watch you like to put on your wrist every day is what this passion is all about.... So, if the YM is the watch for you...go for it........

mike · 5 May 2009, 08:38 AM

It all depends on what you want. There's no right or wrong answer.

Bisquitlips · 5 May 2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPS

Hey Guys

I'm seriously thinking about selling my GMT II Pepsi and Sea-Dweller and chopping these in for a brand new s/s platty yacht-master with some cash left over.

Good choice or bad.

What's your thoughts people?

Do it!!!

That Platty YM is twice the watch that the others are!

cdweller · 5 May 2009, 09:16 AM

You would be selling 2 amazing watches! PICS!! :-)

redshirt1957 · 5 May 2009, 09:20 AM

My YM is the one watch that I only like when I am wearing it. When it is in the safe, I don't give it a lot of thought. But, when I strap it on, it does bring a smile. Go figure.

BGRINDEL · 5 May 2009, 09:29 AM

You may regret that move....selling both (and they are classics) to fund a new YM.

If I were in your shoes and desperately wanted a YM, I would try to sell one and find a slightly used YM. From what I have seen the YM depreciate fairly quickly. I have seen
couple year old ones in the $5-6K USD range.

Keep thinking about it!!!

landroverking · 5 May 2009, 10:58 AM

I would not do it, more is better when it comes to Rolex. Now all that changes if you only wear one and the other is a safe queen and never gets used.

presario · 5 May 2009, 11:33 AM

I wouldn't do it either. The Pepsi and the SD are classics. The YM imo is nice, but it will never be a classic.

pdxrolex · 5 May 2009, 12:12 PM

Keep what you have, and save up for the YM. You will regret selling a GMT and SD, I guarantee it.

sandollars · 5 May 2009, 12:18 PM

Variety is the spice of life... Go for it. Keep it a while and move on. It's all good!

jm433 · 5 May 2009, 01:12 PM

I agree with the others who state it's what makes you happy, but my opinion is keep the GMT II and the SeaDweller. Both great watches. I'm not a fan of the Yacht-master personally.

Alan111 · 5 May 2009, 01:38 PM

I have recently become very attracted to the SS/Plat YM.. thanks JJ. Do it man, you won't regret it. I tried on the YM again today in the AD, and all I have to say is WOW.

JPS · 6 May 2009, 12:37 AM

Hey Guys

Thank you for all your input so far.

I forgot to mention that I also own a Sub LV and a GMT IIc, both of which I won't be selling, but it was the pepsi GMT II and the Sea-Dweller that got me to thinking about selling these 2 to buy a Yacht-Master S/S Platty and have some funds left over to play with.

I bought all 4 of my Rolexes over a 1 year period when the times were good with the economy, etc, but it's got me thinking that maybe 3 Rolexes are just right for me and to have 1 real nice dress watch like the Yacht-Master would do just the job.

I have my offers in for the SD and GMT II and just have some decisions to make now.

I appreciate all of your input!

Jimbits76 · 6 May 2009, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Do it!!!

That Platty YM is twice the watch that the others are!

No way!

The YM would be bottom of my list of all three.

Both the GMT and SD are classic Rolex icons...the YM...meh!

J

Jimbits76 · 6 May 2009, 01:11 AM

This makes me wonder...is it the JJ factor?

The YM gets a lot of love here but decidedly more so since the loony kiwi sold that LV and bought the platty again.

Prior to that, there wasn't that much said here about the YM.

Can JJ swing Rolex purchasing trends?

PS if the OP wants a dress watch...keep the GMT and SD and save for a 2nd hand OD or datejust!

JPS · 6 May 2009, 01:13 AM

Good pointers Jim!

I would actually love to hear JJ's contributions brought to the table

5 May 2009, 05:35 AM	#1
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	The Thought Process Hey Guys I'm seriously thinking about selling my GMT II Pepsi and Sea-Dweller and chopping these in for a brand new s/s platty yacht-master with some cash left over. Good choice or bad. What's your thoughts people?

5 May 2009, 06:11 AM	#3
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	personally, I wouldn't do it. But you gotta do what makes YOU happy. IMO those are 2 great watches and I wouldn't think twice about keeping them and just saving if you really want a platty. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

5 May 2009, 06:34 AM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Life is about possibilities and choices so get the watch that makes you happy. Our time on earth is limited so have no regrets!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

5 May 2009, 07:15 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I'm not personally a YM fan..... But trading, collecting, and getting the watch you like to put on your wrist every day is what this passion is all about.... So, if the YM is the watch for you...go for it........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 May 2009, 11:33 AM	#15
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	I wouldn't do it either. The Pepsi and the SD are classics. The YM imo is nice, but it will never be a classic. __________________

5 May 2009, 05:41 AM	#2
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	I think you could regret this as you have two classic watches. However if you don't have an affinity to your watches and really feel the urge to have a y/master and need the cash get what you want

5 May 2009, 06:30 AM	#4
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Why not sell one and then save for the balance of what's needed to get a SS/Plat YM? You'd have a great pair!

5 May 2009, 06:33 AM	#5
rkot07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: California Watch: GMT II, DD, DJ II Posts: 591	Who am I to give you advice as I just sold my Datejust and Omega Speedmaster to fund my SS Yacht-Master. I dont regret it at all (the Datejust and Omega were only worn maybe 5-10 times since I got my GMT II which was 4 years ago). Think about it long and hard the SS Yachty is still in production where as the GMT II Pepsi and original Sea-Dweller are not... Also if you opt for a used SS Yacht-Master you can get it in the high 4000's to low 5000's (this way you might not have to sell both watches just sell one and save up a grand or so).

5 May 2009, 06:52 AM	#7
emmagee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 237	I really go hot and cold on the YM, one minute I really like it, the next I think it's too much. That said, I think I'd prefer to have the watches you presently have over a YM.

5 May 2009, 08:38 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	It all depends on what you want. There's no right or wrong answer.

5 May 2009, 09:16 AM	#11
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	You would be selling 2 amazing watches! PICS!! :-)

5 May 2009, 09:20 AM	#12
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	My YM is the one watch that I only like when I am wearing it. When it is in the safe, I don't give it a lot of thought. But, when I strap it on, it does bring a smile. Go figure.

5 May 2009, 09:29 AM	#13
BGRINDEL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 452	You may regret that move....selling both (and they are classics) to fund a new YM. If I were in your shoes and desperately wanted a YM, I would try to sell one and find a slightly used YM. From what I have seen the YM depreciate fairly quickly. I have seen couple year old ones in the $5-6K USD range. Keep thinking about it!!!

5 May 2009, 10:58 AM	#14
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I would not do it, more is better when it comes to Rolex. Now all that changes if you only wear one and the other is a safe queen and never gets used.

5 May 2009, 12:12 PM	#16
pdxrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US Posts: 123	Keep what you have, and save up for the YM. You will regret selling a GMT and SD, I guarantee it.

5 May 2009, 12:18 PM	#17
sandollars Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 82	Variety is the spice of life... Go for it. Keep it a while and move on. It's all good!

5 May 2009, 01:12 PM	#18
jm433 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: James Location: California Posts: 312	I agree with the others who state it's what makes you happy, but my opinion is keep the GMT II and the SeaDweller. Both great watches. I'm not a fan of the Yacht-master personally.

5 May 2009, 01:38 PM	#19
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I have recently become very attracted to the SS/Plat YM.. thanks JJ. Do it man, you won't regret it. I tried on the YM again today in the AD, and all I have to say is WOW.

6 May 2009, 12:37 AM	#20
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	Update Hey Guys Thank you for all your input so far. I forgot to mention that I also own a Sub LV and a GMT IIc, both of which I won't be selling, but it was the pepsi GMT II and the Sea-Dweller that got me to thinking about selling these 2 to buy a Yacht-Master S/S Platty and have some funds left over to play with. I bought all 4 of my Rolexes over a 1 year period when the times were good with the economy, etc, but it's got me thinking that maybe 3 Rolexes are just right for me and to have 1 real nice dress watch like the Yacht-Master would do just the job. I have my offers in for the SD and GMT II and just have some decisions to make now. I appreciate all of your input!

6 May 2009, 01:11 AM	#22
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	This makes me wonder...is it the JJ factor? The YM gets a lot of love here but decidedly more so since the loony kiwi sold that LV and bought the platty again. Prior to that, there wasn't that much said here about the YM. Can JJ swing Rolex purchasing trends? PS if the OP wants a dress watch...keep the GMT and SD and save for a 2nd hand OD or datejust!

6 May 2009, 01:13 AM	#23
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	Good pointers Jim! I would actually love to hear JJ's contributions brought to the table

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