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First07GMT-MasterII · 1 July 2008, 01:18 PM

I have thought about changing the bezel on my GMT from pepsi to Blk. Well, spoke to the AD today, they want $125 for a bezel swap. They also have the new GMT in stock. I really like the new ceramic bezel and the trip lock. Have any of you sold a 1 year old watch (today) and come out ok? If there is a market for this watch I would sell in a heart beat. Is there a way to test the waters?

vh_bu98 · 1 July 2008, 01:50 PM

There's always a market...it's a matter of how much you are willing to lose. I would expect to lose at least 15% of the current MSRP for the pepsi.

It usually takes a least a few years of ownership to break even on a flip, unless it's an exceptional piece.

RW16610 · 1 July 2008, 02:10 PM

Basically for your answer above. Truly look around and see what some are willing to offer or what similar ones sell for. Best bet is to hold onto it as it is a discontinued watch(future collectors value). If possible hold out and try get both but if you rather make room then just be sure to get he best possible price at the right time.

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 July 2008, 10:41 PM

Personally, I would keep the old GMT II and save for the new one.

To each his own, though.

Best of luck!

skeen · 1 July 2008, 10:43 PM

There's certainly a market. While I could get the the new GMT II, I'm opting for the previous version, because I like it better.

Andad · 1 July 2008, 10:55 PM

Hi First07GMT-MasterII,

Phew, have you a real name?

Can you tell me the GMT model you have?
You might be able to do a reasonable deal for a new GMT II c depending on the model.

Is it in good cond?, gold, st/st, diamonds?? Any pix??

As for you Bo, as a champion flipper, can you really give advice on keeping a Rolex???.

First07GMT-MasterII · 16 July 2008, 12:06 PM

It is a SS Pepsi that was picked up 1 year ago this month and did not pass the wiggle test. It is in great shape! I will post pics.

Z-Sub · 16 July 2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Personally, I would keep the old GMT II and save for the new one.

To each his own, though.

Best of luck!

Me too. After you get the new one you can then decide if you still want to flip the old one.

Tools · 16 July 2008, 01:54 PM

Yep....

I just can't see getting rid of a discontinued watch...

But then, I don't get rid of anything........

1 July 2008, 01:18 PM	#1
First07GMT-MasterII Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	Is there a market for a one year old GMTII? I have thought about changing the bezel on my GMT from pepsi to Blk. Well, spoke to the AD today, they want $125 for a bezel swap. They also have the new GMT in stock. I really like the new ceramic bezel and the trip lock. Have any of you sold a 1 year old watch (today) and come out ok? If there is a market for this watch I would sell in a heart beat. Is there a way to test the waters?

1 July 2008, 10:41 PM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Personally, I would keep the old GMT II and save for the new one. To each his own, though. Best of luck! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

1 July 2008, 10:55 PM	#6
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,365	Hi First07GMT-MasterII, Phew, have you a real name? Can you tell me the GMT model you have? You might be able to do a reasonable deal for a new GMT II c depending on the model. Is it in good cond?, gold, st/st, diamonds?? Any pix?? As for you Bo, as a champion flipper, can you really give advice on keeping a Rolex???. __________________ E

16 July 2008, 01:54 PM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,414	Yep.... I just can't see getting rid of a discontinued watch... But then, I don't get rid of anything........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 July 2008, 01:50 PM	#2
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	There's always a market...it's a matter of how much you are willing to lose. I would expect to lose at least 15% of the current MSRP for the pepsi. It usually takes a least a few years of ownership to break even on a flip, unless it's an exceptional piece.

1 July 2008, 02:10 PM	#3
RW16610 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,123	Basically for your answer above. Truly look around and see what some are willing to offer or what similar ones sell for. Best bet is to hold onto it as it is a discontinued watch(future collectors value). If possible hold out and try get both but if you rather make room then just be sure to get he best possible price at the right time.

1 July 2008, 10:43 PM	#5
skeen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 434	There's certainly a market. While I could get the the new GMT II, I'm opting for the previous version, because I like it better.

16 July 2008, 12:06 PM	#7
First07GMT-MasterII Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 22	It is a SS Pepsi that was picked up 1 year ago this month and did not pass the wiggle test. It is in great shape! I will post pics.

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