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Old 1 April 2023, 10:52 PM   #1
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NEED ADVICE, which watch should I trade towards a GMT Master II Batgirl?

The Batman on a Jubilee (Batgirl) is my new wish. Spoke to my AD a couple weeks about about my desire for one. I realize this is going to take some time but also told him if and when this opportunity becomes available I would be trading in one of my watches towards the purchase. Of my current collection which would be the best one to trade in? I'm honestly thinking Blue Dial OP. I don't think I will get much for a trade in on the Muller and believe it or not I consistently get compliments on that watch when I wear it because of how unique. I also like to keep my collection somewhat diversified so trade in a Rolex for a Rolex?
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Old 1 April 2023, 10:53 PM   #2
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im probably in the minority here but i would trade the dj on jubilee.

the OP is starkly different from the gmt. the dj is also jubilee and has a date.

the rest of the items arent worth it to trade imo i would just keep them.
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Old 1 April 2023, 10:55 PM   #3
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Nice collection, depends on your wearing habits. I like them all, but the Panerai would be the least difficult for me to let go.
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:00 PM   #4
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Am not a fan of Panerai so that would be my choice. Regardless of which one you let go better to sell it yourself than giving it to the AD on a trade


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Old 1 April 2023, 11:03 PM   #5
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Appreciate these replies and advice so much! Thank you!
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:16 PM   #6
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The Panerai for sure
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:17 PM   #7
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:19 PM   #8
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im probably in the minority here but i would trade the dj on jubilee.

the OP is starkly different from the gmt. the dj is also jubilee and has a date.

the rest of the items arent worth it to trade imo i would just keep them.
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:21 PM   #9
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:22 PM   #10
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I’d definitely sell the PAM. Keep the blue OP
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:25 PM   #11
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That's a tough one, but I think I would lean toward keeping both the DJ and the OP and trading the Mueller (depending on if you can get a decent price for it).

That's going to leave you with 2 jubilee bracelets, but such is life lol.
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:28 PM   #12
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:36 PM   #13
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I like Panerai and own one myself, but not that PAM. I’d sell that one. Or the IWC


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Paneri or the Muller would go first.

The IWC is very, very nice. Definitely a hold on that one.

OP and Batman would make a sick 2 watch collection. I would keep the Datejust.
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:45 PM   #15
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I’d trade the Panerai and the Franck Muller if I was you. That particular Panerai does nothing for me (although I’ve owned a 253 and a 233 in the past), and I don’t think the FM fits your wrist that well IMO.
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:50 PM   #16
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Paneri or the Muller would go first.

The IWC is very, very nice. Definitely a hold on that one.

OP and Batman would make a sick 2 watch collection. I would keep the Datejust.

I like this advice :-)
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Old 1 April 2023, 11:54 PM   #17
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i like this advice :-)
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Old 2 April 2023, 01:02 AM   #18
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That FM is huge on your wrist, but the most beautiful watch in your collection and surely the best conversation starter. Id let the Panerai go.


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Old 2 April 2023, 02:21 AM   #19
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Looks like Panerai is about to get dumped. This is gonna be hard with me being Italian lol
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Old 2 April 2023, 03:00 AM   #20
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im probably in the minority here but i would trade the dj on jubilee.

the OP is starkly different from the gmt. the dj is also jubilee and has a date.

the rest of the items arent worth it to trade imo i would just keep them.

Agree. With diversity being the OP’s goal, it’s a good move.


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Honestly, I like your collection as-is.

If you need to trade, then, yes, OP is the one to go, as I think you’ll more likely wear the BLNR or DJ when going Rolex.

I’d keep the others. Great variety.
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My vote is for the muller


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Old 2 April 2023, 03:16 AM   #23
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Honestly, I like your collection as-is.

If you need to trade, then, yes, OP is the one to go, as I think you’ll more likely wear the BLNR or DJ when going Rolex.

I’d keep the others. Great variety.
Appreciate that and sometimes I need to be more thankful and content with my current collection and what I have worked hard for and to stop thinking I need more. Having said that this crown gets addicting and I have such an admiration for the watch game that my interests will always be there. I guess other addictions could be worse lol.
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Beautiful Franc Muller, keep it !!!
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OP, I think the really strong watches in your collection are the Datejust, the Franck Muller (very cool watch) and the Panerai (until you’ll eventually grow out of that latter one, at least that’s what happened for me). Keep those and take the GMT on Oyster, then you’ll avoid a redundancy with the Datejust and the Oyster bracelet works so much better with the fat lugs of the GMT.
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Frank Muller & IWC would be my pick. If needed for $ then the Panerai.

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Old 2 April 2023, 04:06 AM   #27
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Keep the DJ white and trade all of them. GMT BLNR and DJ white would be an excellent two-watch rotation/collection.
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Sell everything but the Franck Muller and the DJ, get a Batman
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Old 2 April 2023, 04:23 AM   #29
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OP, I think the really strong watches in your collection are the Datejust, the Franck Muller (very cool watch) and the Panerai (until you’ll eventually grow out of that latter one, at least that’s what happened for me). Keep those and take the GMT on Oyster, then you’ll avoid a redundancy with the Datejust and the Oyster bracelet works so much better with the fat lugs of the GMT.
This is solid advice. The Muller is so interesting. It is great looking and EVERYONE loves it and I have had people come up to me and say “any person who wears a Muller is definitely someone who’s into watches.” The thing about the Muller is if I were to trade it in I would be lucky to get 1/3 of what I paid for it when I bought it.
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Beautiful Franc Muller, keep it !!!
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