Swap Rolex 15210 for Omega Moonwatch

[parxuk]

Hi. I'm a very long time lurker here and check the forum most days, but I think this is only my 2nd post.

I'm currently considering selling my Rolex 15210 and swapping it for a 2nd hand Omega Moonwatch (311.30.42.30.01.005).

The 15210 was my first Rolex purchased in 1996. I bought it because I wanted a Rolex, but couldn't afford anything else at the time and the wait for a Sub was quite a while even back then. 18 months later and I got my first real pay check and I was lucky enough to get the sub (16610) that I really wanted. The 15210 went back in the box and I haven't worn it for 26 years.

In the meantime as well as the sub, i've picked up an SD43 and 50th anniversary Polar Explorer, and I know the 15210 will never get any wrist time. Even for my skinny wrists the 34mm size just doesn't look right these days!

I've always fancied a chrono and like the simple look of the moonwatch. I know they are a manual wind which will take a bit of getting used, and also it has no date (which I will miss) but im sure I can do without.

I am based in the UK and know that Watchfinder have a couple in their Boutiques. I have seen a full set one for £4500 which seems a reasonable price. They are offering me £3150 on mine, so £1350 to change. Are Watchfinder good to deal with?

Does this seem like a sensible idea? I've had the watch so long part of me feels like it's a shame to let it go, but I genuinely haven't worn it for years, so what's the point in keeping it? I would be buying the Omega to use as a daily watch/beater.

This is maybe a silly post, but just wondering what others would do or have done. Will i regret it? Or is the Omega a great watch and worth the swap?

Thx for your thoughts

[Deep18]

If you don’t ever wear it, absolutely move on.

[MichelleP]

I'd move on as well. I traded my 1st Rolex as well. No regrets