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emagni · 31 July 2009, 05:07 AM

For those who have a watch collection, would you sell some your watches to obtain your present grail, saying that you haven't done so yet? I'm itching to sell some in my collection to obtain the day-date II in platinum with the glacier blue dial. I can't seem to get that watch out of my mine

I have to say there are reasons for me to rethink this plus it would require additional funds to aquire it:
- Sea-Dweller (high probability that they will not make this model any more)
- TT GMTc (pre-owned model has depreciated greatly)
- TT Date-just solid jubilee bracelet with fluted bezel (pre-owned model has depreciated greatly)

Maybe it is more fun to save up and retain the rest to wear a different day of the week. Your thoughts?

rsg · 31 July 2009, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by emagni

I saw this very watch at an AD yesterday and it is stunning, my wife loved it as well. I personally would save my money to buy it rather than part with my other watches.

cody p · 31 July 2009, 05:18 AM

what it boils down to is: how much wrist time will your other watches get once you have the dd2?

AWATCH · 31 July 2009, 05:27 AM

Every now and then for a second or two the thought does cross my mind, however when i open the drawer and look at all my babies looking back up at me i just could not do it

al

wantonebad · 31 July 2009, 05:28 AM

Would have to be a pretty special grail, I have a few dream watches but I also appreciate wearing different pieces based on my mood or their utility

allanofcalifornia · 31 July 2009, 05:30 AM

Depends how many watches you have. IMHO, I would rather have 2 to 3 really great watches than 10 just nice ones.

Allan

shandy · 31 July 2009, 05:31 AM

Personally if it was me I would trade all of those in a heartbeat for that beauty!
All of the watches you have mentioned can be replaced at a later stage including the seadweller, after all it has only just gone out of production and there must have been hundreds of thousands made over the years.

I think the watch you are wanting is one of the best looking watches period. Go for it, I think as soon as it is strapped to your wrist all doubt will fade away!

allanofcalifornia · 31 July 2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by emagni

Very beautiful watch!!

Allan

emagni · 31 July 2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by shandy

Personally if it was me I would trade all of those in a heartbeat for that beauty!
All of the watches you have mentioned can be replaced at a later stage including the seadweller, after all it has only just gone out of production and there must have been hundreds of thousands made over the years.

I think the watch you are wanting is one of the best looking watches period. Go for it, I think as soon as it is strapped to your wrist all doubt will fade away!

Yea, that was my gut feeling. My current collection:

- 18kt Gold GMTc
- Two-tone GMTc
- Black face Daytona with rolex rolex rehault
- Sea-Dweller (z-series)
- Date-just TT solid jubilee bracelet with sun beam/sun burst dial (z-series)
- Panerai GMT 88
- Cartier Roadster Chrono Extra Large

tylertx · 31 July 2009, 06:25 AM

Lately I have been thinking about trading my watches for an SS Daytona and having that be my daily wearer. However, I think that after the initial "newness" and excitement wore off, I would miss the variety that my current collection provides. Doesn't stop me from thinking about it though....been doing it more and more lately.

kcmo · 31 July 2009, 06:33 AM

This is a toughie, and one I've thought about too. I don't need too much variety, but I'm not sure that I could wear just one model forever either. That plat DD is gorgeous though!

looking to buy · 31 July 2009, 06:36 AM

My watches are like my dogs. When they look me in the eye with that sad mournful look, I just know I can never part with them.

emagni · 31 July 2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by looking to buy

My watches are like my dogs. When they look me in the eye with that sad mournful look, I just know I can never part with them.

I know what you mean

BUT, there is this dog that just won overall at the dog show, and you want all of your dogs too be that talented and good looking

SDDS · 31 July 2009, 08:31 AM

just amazing

emagni · 31 July 2009, 08:38 AM

Right now I'm seeing a new day-date II in platinum being offered for $33,000 to $35,000 in the grey market. How much would this watch be worth pre-owned in a few years? It's hard to say but I don't think it would tanked pass $25,000 even in this market but I could be wrong.

onkyo · 31 July 2009, 08:38 AM

That day date II in platinum looks amazing.

I say go for it!

Gerry · 31 July 2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cody p

what it boils down to is: how much wrist time will your other watches get once you have the dd2?

Well put.

emagni · 31 July 2009, 11:12 AM

We'll see. Gold GMTIIc itch went on for 2 yrs before I pulled the trigger. Let's see how long this last. Hopefully not too long.

shandy · 31 July 2009, 02:26 PM

I see the very well respected member has a stunning deal on a new in box with unsigned papers model you want. If I was in the states and in the market for this watch this would be the way I go! (I am not in any way connected with tempoking)
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=88007

bodybump · 31 July 2009, 02:31 PM

for me i say ill keep either the Ceramic or the SD..then sell the other 2...save the remaning for the DD II...

emagni · 31 July 2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

for me i say ill keep either the Ceramic or the SD..then sell the other 2...save the remaning for the DD II...

Two tone GMTc, datejust, and sea-dweller would have to go. Would let go of the Cartier Roadster but I don't think I will get much for it so I might as well keep it.

emagni · 31 July 2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shandy

I see the very well respected member has a stunning deal on a new in box with unsigned papers model you want. If I was in the states and in the market for this watch this would be the way I go! (I am not in any way connected with tempoking)
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=88007

Prefer to deal with grey dealers here but also seen it on ebay from supposedly a reputable dealer for almost $1000 less and no paypal or shipping fees. Plus I'm struggling to adjust to such a huge price tag although a great deal compared to msrp.

John685 · 31 July 2009, 02:45 PM

I did just that Emagni. The YG DD was my grail and I decided to part with both of my DJ's. I sold one and bought the DD about a year ago, thinking I might want the other DJ as a rotation. I have worn the DD ever since and haven't been tempted to switch with the DJ. Therefore, the other DJ will be up for sale soon.

DadsWatch72 · 31 July 2009, 02:58 PM

What do you think about this trade? DRSD for Platty DD

emagni · 31 July 2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

What do you think about this trade? DRSD for Platty DD

The infamous Double Red Sea-Dweller for a platty DD? Ohhhh h^ll noo! Platty Day-date comes and go.....not sure when will you get another chance to own the DRSD.

DadsWatch72 · 31 July 2009, 03:16 PM

Yeah, but Platinum has such a nice ring to it. And that blue is ONLY offered in PLATINUM.
When someone looks at that watch, they know its Platinum and not SS or WG.

emagni · 31 July 2009, 03:23 PM

I've seen people switch out for the glacier dial on the 36mm white gold DD. Those funny Posers lol.

DadsWatch72 · 31 July 2009, 03:26 PM

I don't understand that. Why didn't they just get the Platinum in the first place? I don't know, I guess its all in what you like. Maybe they have a thing for WG but still love the color of the ice blue dial. But I think thats why Rolex only offers it in Platinum so it can make a statement. I like the light blue sub but its only offered in WG. I would love to have one in SS but thats just like the guy with the WG DD changing the dial to ice blue.

emagni · 31 July 2009, 03:33 PM

It's a beautiful dial right? I'm sure the price that comes with the platinum DD is out of reach for most of us.

DadsWatch72 · 31 July 2009, 03:38 PM

I hear Sams Club has them cheap.

31 July 2009, 05:07 AM	#1
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Watch Consolidation? For those who have a watch collection, would you sell some your watches to obtain your present grail, saying that you haven't done so yet? I'm itching to sell some in my collection to obtain the day-date II in platinum with the glacier blue dial. I can't seem to get that watch out of my mine I have to say there are reasons for me to rethink this plus it would require additional funds to aquire it: - Sea-Dweller (high probability that they will not make this model any more) - TT GMTc (pre-owned model has depreciated greatly) - TT Date-just solid jubilee bracelet with fluted bezel (pre-owned model has depreciated greatly) Maybe it is more fun to save up and retain the rest to wear a different day of the week. Your thoughts?

31 July 2009, 05:28 AM	#5
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Would have to be a pretty special grail, I have a few dream watches but I also appreciate wearing different pieces based on my mood or their utility __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

31 July 2009, 06:36 AM	#12
looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	My watches are like my dogs. When they look me in the eye with that sad mournful look, I just know I can never part with them. __________________ 16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II

31 July 2009, 08:31 AM	#14
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	just amazing __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

31 July 2009, 02:31 PM	#20
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	for me i say ill keep either the Ceramic or the SD..then sell the other 2...save the remaning for the DD II... __________________

31 July 2009, 05:18 AM	#3
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	what it boils down to is: how much wrist time will your other watches get once you have the dd2?

31 July 2009, 05:27 AM	#4
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Every now and then for a second or two the thought does cross my mind, however when i open the drawer and look at all my babies looking back up at me i just could not do it al

31 July 2009, 05:30 AM	#6
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Depends how many watches you have. IMHO, I would rather have 2 to 3 really great watches than 10 just nice ones. Allan

31 July 2009, 05:31 AM	#7
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Personally if it was me I would trade all of those in a heartbeat for that beauty! All of the watches you have mentioned can be replaced at a later stage including the seadweller, after all it has only just gone out of production and there must have been hundreds of thousands made over the years. I think the watch you are wanting is one of the best looking watches period. Go for it, I think as soon as it is strapped to your wrist all doubt will fade away!

31 July 2009, 06:25 AM	#10
tylertx "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 9	Lately I have been thinking about trading my watches for an SS Daytona and having that be my daily wearer. However, I think that after the initial "newness" and excitement wore off, I would miss the variety that my current collection provides. Doesn't stop me from thinking about it though....been doing it more and more lately.

31 July 2009, 06:33 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	This is a toughie, and one I've thought about too. I don't need too much variety, but I'm not sure that I could wear just one model forever either. That plat DD is gorgeous though!

31 July 2009, 08:38 AM	#15
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Right now I'm seeing a new day-date II in platinum being offered for $33,000 to $35,000 in the grey market. How much would this watch be worth pre-owned in a few years? It's hard to say but I don't think it would tanked pass $25,000 even in this market but I could be wrong.

31 July 2009, 08:38 AM	#16
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	That day date II in platinum looks amazing. I say go for it!

31 July 2009, 11:12 AM	#18
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	We'll see. Gold GMTIIc itch went on for 2 yrs before I pulled the trigger. Let's see how long this last. Hopefully not too long.

31 July 2009, 02:26 PM	#19
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	I see the very well respected member has a stunning deal on a new in box with unsigned papers model you want. If I was in the states and in the market for this watch this would be the way I go! (I am not in any way connected with tempoking) http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=88007

31 July 2009, 02:45 PM	#23
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	I did just that Emagni. The YG DD was my grail and I decided to part with both of my DJ's. I sold one and bought the DD about a year ago, thinking I might want the other DJ as a rotation. I have worn the DD ever since and haven't been tempted to switch with the DJ. Therefore, the other DJ will be up for sale soon. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

31 July 2009, 02:58 PM	#24
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	What do you think about this trade? DRSD for Platty DD

31 July 2009, 03:16 PM	#26
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Yeah, but Platinum has such a nice ring to it. And that blue is ONLY offered in PLATINUM. When someone looks at that watch, they know its Platinum and not SS or WG.

31 July 2009, 03:23 PM	#27
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	I've seen people switch out for the glacier dial on the 36mm white gold DD. Those funny Posers lol.

31 July 2009, 03:26 PM	#28
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	I don't understand that. Why didn't they just get the Platinum in the first place? I don't know, I guess its all in what you like. Maybe they have a thing for WG but still love the color of the ice blue dial. But I think thats why Rolex only offers it in Platinum so it can make a statement. I like the light blue sub but its only offered in WG. I would love to have one in SS but thats just like the guy with the WG DD changing the dial to ice blue.

31 July 2009, 03:33 PM	#29
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	It's a beautiful dial right? I'm sure the price that comes with the platinum DD is out of reach for most of us.

31 July 2009, 03:38 PM	#30
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	I hear Sams Club has them cheap.

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