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Superavengerlyons · 2 November 2018, 04:58 AM

Hi All,

Now I know you *can't* answer this for me, but I'd like to get your honest opinions for what YOU would do. I purchased a 116613LB Sunburst new in 2014 and love it! I wear it probably 30% of the year, and JUST added an AP 15400 Ruthenium to the "collection". I have ALWAYS eye-balled the 116618 and LOVE all gold but LOVE two-tone. Just looks nice. Each have their use for sure, but don't see the need to have 2 similar watches hence the AP addition.

I got offered $10k for mine as a trade, PLUS $15k for a swap.

SO.. I'd like to hear it from you! Would you make the jump to the 116618LB Sunburst, or just keep the 116613?

About me:
31 M
San Diego
Self Employed
Wearing habits - Casual, going out, car gatherings/events, fun events, travel, etc.
Rarely have business meetings in person
$15k does not hurt, but not buying for status, I just truly love both and always have.

I would love your honest opinions!

- Justin

Bigblu10 · 2 November 2018, 05:13 AM

I made the jump to the 116618 Sunburst. If you can do the deal for 25k (new?) that is a good deal in this current climate. Full PM is hard to beat. You will love it.

Superavengerlyons · 2 November 2018, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

I made the jump to the 116618 Sunburst. If you can do the deal for 25k (new?) that is a good deal in this current climate. Full PM is hard to beat. You will love it.

The 116618 is pre-owned, but like new. Box and papers dated 2017 I believe.

huncho · 2 November 2018, 05:21 AM

i would do it

rodo · 2 November 2018, 05:21 AM

Inwould!

rambo99 · 2 November 2018, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superavengerlyons

The 116618 is pre-owned, but like new. Box and papers dated 2017 I believe.

seems like its a good deal. those small scratches can be easily removed but just check if the bracelet has too much of a stretch. otherwise its cool.

superstarmar · 2 November 2018, 05:26 AM

If you can do it, I would ...
I have the TT Bluesy and hope to get the Full PM one day myself.

JacksonStone · 2 November 2018, 05:26 AM

I would upgrade, although I would be more inclined to spend a little more and get unworn.

Superavengerlyons · 2 November 2018, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I would upgrade, although I would be more inclined to spend a little more and get unworn.

Why is that? I mean it's a year old, mine is 2014. If it looks nice, what can be the negative? Buying unworn would mean close to 30k, no?

Flex368 · 2 November 2018, 05:47 AM

I would.

But I bought my 116618LB almost five years ago without having the TT Bluesy before.

JacksonStone · 2 November 2018, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Superavengerlyons

Why is that? I mean it's a year old, mine is 2014. If it looks nice, what can be the negative? Buying unworn would mean close to 30k, no?

There's no real negative, as long as the watch is as listed and is running well. I just have a thing where I want all wear on a watch to be my own. The exception would be if it's a discontinued piece that is only sourceable worn.

There's a fully stickered 116618LB on DavidSW listing for $27,975. If I was already looking at $25k for worn, I don't see <$28k for unworn being that much worse, especially if there's room to negotiate. (I don't know if there is.)

I'm not advising against your deal. I'm just expressing my own preferences and suggesting you consider all options before committing to a trade.

mjb01 · 2 November 2018, 05:50 AM

I went from 1 116613 Diamond to the 116618 Diamond and I am very happy with my decision. All gold feels great on the wrist!

droptopman · 2 November 2018, 05:54 AM

Natural progression. I would do it. I plan to do the exact same move at some point in the future. Sounds like a fair deal.

Off Script · 2 November 2018, 05:54 AM

Hell yeah!

I wouldn't think twice. Please post pictures.

kingSubTT · 2 November 2018, 05:55 AM

Deal is not bad. Fair deal as long as the watch you are getting is prefect. It better be for the money.

Off Script · 2 November 2018, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjb01

I went from 1 116613 Diamond to the 116618 Diamond and I am very happy with my decision. All gold feels great on the wrist!

I didn't even know there was a diamond version! This changes everything

I don't mean to hijack this thread but does the diamond version come with the sunburst dial?

Flex368 · 2 November 2018, 05:59 AM

The diamond dial was the older flat blue dial. No sunburst with diamonds.

rmlovett1 · 2 November 2018, 05:59 AM

Agree with others......Check condition of PCL’s , case, etc.....if you’re comfortable with the seller....it’s a great move

peterpl · 2 November 2018, 06:34 AM

100% if you can do it I would. Is the 116618LB brand new?

$25k for a BNIB is a good price for todays market.

watchwatcher · 2 November 2018, 06:36 AM

I love both watches. And I could happily exist with the TT if the full gold model was not attainable, for some reason.

For me, it's a question of what other PM is in the collection and what kind of fiscal ceiling is in play. If there's room in both for a full gold, I'm doing it. If not, I'm not, and as I said above, no biggie.

In terms of your actual deal, I think you're getting a fair deal for sure, if you're confident with the condition of the watch.

travisb · 2 November 2018, 06:40 AM

Make the switch. You won't regret it (at least I wouldn't).
The 116618 + the AP RO would make for an amazing pair.

Bigblu10 · 2 November 2018, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superavengerlyons

The 116618 is pre-owned, but like new. Box and papers dated 2017 I believe.

As long as condition as described, go for it. 25K is reasonable in this climate.

AK797 · 2 November 2018, 06:47 AM

Go for it, everyone should experience PM one time if they are so inclined.

indiana · 2 November 2018, 06:58 AM

I agonized over a similar situation. Loved the two tone but ultimately the full PM is way more awesome! I did it and am exceedingly happy...

Off Script · 2 November 2018, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flex368

The diamond dial was the older flat blue dial. No sunburst with diamonds.

Thank you!

Can't have it all

kingSubTT · 2 November 2018, 07:24 AM

Keep in mind, watch is supposed to be 24K. So you are actually getting 9K for your watch, which is fair. They can also give your 11K for your watch with 26K for the gold one.

JoeyT · 2 November 2018, 07:26 AM

Another vote here for YES!!!!!!

jps3b · 2 November 2018, 07:28 AM

How is this even a question!?!? Yes, yes, and Yes!!!

thesharkfactor · 2 November 2018, 07:42 AM

would you/could you/should you.. hmm.. I'd like to, but still other things I could do with a spare £12k.. maybe when the mortgage is paid off etc.. I'm just not in that league (owning a £22000 watch).

jps3b · 2 November 2018, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

would you/could you/should you.. hmm.. I'd like to, but still other things I could do with a spare £12k.. maybe when the mortgage is paid off etc.. I'm just not in that league (owning a £22000 watch).

Neither are we. We just go hungry and our kids wear old shoes so we can buy watches

2 November 2018, 05:54 AM	#13
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Natural progression. I would do it. I plan to do the exact same move at some point in the future. Sounds like a fair deal. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

2 November 2018, 05:55 AM	#15
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	Deal is not bad. Fair deal as long as the watch you are getting is prefect. It better be for the money. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

2 November 2018, 07:24 AM	#26
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	Keep in mind, watch is supposed to be 24K. So you are actually getting 9K for your watch, which is fair. They can also give your 11K for your watch with 26K for the gold one. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

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2 November 2018, 05:13 AM	#2
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	I made the jump to the 116618 Sunburst. If you can do the deal for 25k (new?) that is a good deal in this current climate. Full PM is hard to beat. You will love it.

2 November 2018, 05:21 AM	#4
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,644	i would do it

2 November 2018, 05:21 AM	#5
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Inwould!

2 November 2018, 05:26 AM	#7
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	If you can do it, I would ... I have the TT Bluesy and hope to get the Full PM one day myself.

2 November 2018, 05:26 AM	#8
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	I would upgrade, although I would be more inclined to spend a little more and get unworn.

2 November 2018, 05:47 AM	#10
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 3,037	I would. But I bought my 116618LB almost five years ago without having the TT Bluesy before.

2 November 2018, 05:54 AM	#14
Off Script "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116618LB Posts: 221	Hell yeah! I wouldn't think twice. Please post pictures.

2 November 2018, 05:59 AM	#17
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 3,037	The diamond dial was the older flat blue dial. No sunburst with diamonds.

2 November 2018, 05:59 AM	#18
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,317	Agree with others......Check condition of PCL’s , case, etc.....if you’re comfortable with the seller....it’s a great move

2 November 2018, 06:34 AM	#19
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	100% if you can do it I would. Is the 116618LB brand new? $25k for a BNIB is a good price for todays market.

2 November 2018, 06:36 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,913	I love both watches. And I could happily exist with the TT if the full gold model was not attainable, for some reason. For me, it's a question of what other PM is in the collection and what kind of fiscal ceiling is in play. If there's room in both for a full gold, I'm doing it. If not, I'm not, and as I said above, no biggie. In terms of your actual deal, I think you're getting a fair deal for sure, if you're confident with the condition of the watch.

2 November 2018, 06:40 AM	#21
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,242	Make the switch. You won't regret it (at least I wouldn't). The 116618 + the AP RO would make for an amazing pair.

2 November 2018, 06:47 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,367	Go for it, everyone should experience PM one time if they are so inclined.

2 November 2018, 06:58 AM	#24
indiana "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Rod Location: South Bend Posts: 30	I agonized over a similar situation. Loved the two tone but ultimately the full PM is way more awesome! I did it and am exceedingly happy...

2 November 2018, 07:26 AM	#27
JoeyT Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Posts: 221	Another vote here for YES!!!!!!

2 November 2018, 07:28 AM	#28
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	How is this even a question!?!? Yes, yes, and Yes!!!

2 November 2018, 07:42 AM	#29
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,616	would you/could you/should you.. hmm.. I'd like to, but still other things I could do with a spare £12k.. maybe when the mortgage is paid off etc.. I'm just not in that league (owning a £22000 watch).

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