Consolidation - 5 for 1 Rolex Blowout

[inadeje]

Well, I’ve done it—consolidated a chunk of my collection in a big 5-for-1 trade. Some highly sought-after pieces are now gone:

* Rolex Daytona White Dial (11 Series) 2021
* Rolex Daytona Black Dial (11 Series) 2018
* Rolex Sky-Dweller Blue Dial on Oyster 2023

Also part of the trade were my 2014 Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 in stainless steel and the 2018 Bvlgari Endurer Chronosprint.

In return, I landed a recently serviced 2017 Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 in rose gold in what was a straight, no-cash deal. I don’t mind sharing the numbers—the five watches were bought between 2018 and 2023, with a total outlay of $131K USD.

My tastes have shifted, and this big consolidation means my collection is much leaner now, which should make it easier to get back to a sensible rotation!

I’m still on my AD list for a Daytona WG Silver Dial on Oysterflex, a 12 series Daytona Black dial, and the recently released YG Sky Dweller on jubilee.

Shout out to Gary at Gluxe Jewelers in Miami for another hassle-free, top-notch trading experience! Highly recommend these guys for anyone in the market to consolidate. https://gluxejewelers.com

[Carguy87]

Congrats man!! Idk enough about Patek values to offer an opinion on the numbers side, but if you got to lean out your collection and acquire a piece you really want that you can enjoy in a more frequent rotation that’s a win in my book!

[Tylerlsu2008]

Nice -- beautiful watch!

[KY..]

Beautiful watch you got for sure.
I just find it interesting you had to give up 2 modern Daytonas, Sky-Dweller, and Harry Winston Bvlgari to get the same watch you already had in stainless steel updated to rose gold…
That’s a big azz trade, congrats to getting what you wanted all the same!

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Very "Miami". Love it. Wear it well, mate

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by KY..

Beautiful watch you got for sure.
I just find it interesting you had to give up 2 modern Daytonas, Sky-Dweller, and Harry Winston Bvlgari to get the same watch you already had in stainless steel updated to rose gold…
That’s a big azz trade, congrats to getting what you wanted all the same!

The price differential between the SS and the Rose even at retail was double or thereabouts. But you're right, it’s the identical watch I had previously now in PM, much like a lot of other brands who charge a hefty premium for PM references.

Here’s an example for the 2024 Rolex Daytona pricing

Steel 15k
Rose Gold 44k
Platinum 77k

The PM multiple is actually higher with Rolex than it is with Patek

Further perspective is that the retail price of one patek 5980 in stainless steel was the equivalent of 3 x Rolex Daytona’s in Stainless Steel

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

Very "Miami". Love it. Wear it well, mate

[Cru Jones]

Big move! You happy, I happy. :-)

[ltmgeller]

Congrats!

[subtona]

Congratulations that’s a lot of watch

[AF_Rob]

Bold action for a bold watch. Love it OP, congrats!

[rockmastermike]

This is brilliant -massive congratulations

[strettyend]

Nice heavy hitter perfect for miami

[Zach69SS]

Congrats, stunning piece


Cheers,

[Joearch]

Interesting on your right wrist. So your clearly a south paw. I like the big move! Congratulations.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Big move! You happy, I happy. :-)

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Congrats!:cheers

Originally Posted by subtona

Congratulations that’s a lot of watch

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

Bold action for a bold watch. Love it OP, congrats!

Originally Posted by rockmastermike

This is brilliant -massive congratulations

Originally Posted by strettyend

Nice heavy hitter perfect for miami

Originally Posted by Zach69SS

Congrats, stunning piece Cheers,

Originally Posted by Joearch

Interesting on your right wrist. So your clearly a south paw. I like the big move! Congratulations.

Yes, and I’m right handed too. Not sure why but as a kid I started wearing my first timex on the right wrist and nobody ever corrected me. I tried to switch in my teens but to no avail, it just felt weird. So I stuck to the right and haven’t really had any issues overly damaging or scuffing

[wesdaniel]

Nice timepiece, man! And, I'm there - I just traded out five watches to bring in one. Trying to refine the collection a little and have fewer, better watches.

Congrats!

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

Nice timepiece, man! And, I'm there - I just traded out five watches to bring in one. Trying to refine the collection a little and have fewer, better watches.

Congrats!

What did you trade/get? Did you post about the adventure?

[wesdaniel]

Originally Posted by inadeje

What did you trade/get? Did you post about the adventure?

Just made my post right before I saw your thread.

Acquisitions Thread

Traded out three Rolex, one Grand Seiko, one Tudor, and one Oris this year.

[rolexjackson]

Excellent piece! Congratulations!

[noshame]

Wow. That is a BIG trade filled with great watches. I LOVE LOVE your rose gold Patek. Absolutely stunning.

[996marty]

It’s a lot to give up but the end result is a fantastic looking watch. Congratulations on the new reference

[KatGirl]

Congrats! I love yellow gold watches. And lefties! Both my husband and I are southpaws, though he wears his watch on his right wrist, and I wear mine on my left wrist. Beautiful piece! Wear the heck out of it.

Kat


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[PenDelicate]

Absolute BANGER of a watch, sir!

Yellow gold watches are just gorgeous.

[joli160]

Huge congrats, enjoy wearing it

[padi56]

This should be posted in the Patek forum thats what is for Patek watches.

[travisb]

Big moves! Huge congrats!

[Steph-paul]

Congratulations!

[Bambooshoot]

I think this is great. What a watch!

Enjoy it!

[1st amg]

This is great! I always admired your collection and it seems we have the same taste in watches. Whats left over is still quite the rotation. Good for you! This one looks amazing.