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Tudor66 · 7 June 2012, 11:17 PM

In effort to keep my watch collection interesting, and keep my small collection moving I am considering the following, am I crazy...?:

Trade my late 1990's Rolex GMT 16710 w/fat font bezel insert for a late 1990's EXPII 16570 Polar, just trading the watch, no boxes, papers. The EXP has a documented service from may 2012. The seller would give me 200 dollars cash...

Cru Jones · 7 June 2012, 11:22 PM

well, the white dial would make a nice contrast with your sub, but, do you have the other bezel inserts? i'd consider doing some GMT bezel mixing and matching before moving that piece. maybe even pick up a jubilee or super jubilee?

Gottahaverolex · 7 June 2012, 11:23 PM

Personally I'd keep the GMT. It's a beautiful watch. I have a 42mm white dial explorer and will never part with it so I'm partial to explorers but the 16570's are a little to small fort taste. In the end you need to do what makes you happy.

Dan Pierce · 7 June 2012, 11:36 PM

Changing the bezel is a quick way for a new look on the GMT. But in reality, only you can answer the question.
dP

azguy · 8 June 2012, 12:04 AM

I'd keep the GMT

Dr. Robert · 8 June 2012, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

I'd keep the GMT

me too

mjclark32 · 8 June 2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Changing the bezel is a quick way for a new look on the GMT. But in reality, only you can answer the question.
dP

jimbones43 · 8 June 2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan pierce

changing the bezel is a quick way for a new look on the gmt. But in reality, only you can answer the question.
Dp

+1

Tudor66 · 8 June 2012, 01:07 PM

Upon further recollection, my current collection is certainly fine for now. This realization came to me today while I was asking an AD to lower their price on their pristine 1680, the salesman commented on my great collection.

I might meet up with Jacek over the weekend, then, anything goes in terms of trades..., Here are some late afternoon photo's that further explain why I need to be happy with what I have today...

dddrees · 8 June 2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan pierce

changing the bezel is a quick way for a new look on the gmt. But in reality, only you can answer the question.
Dp

x2

Rsvrider · 8 June 2012, 12:27 AM

I would keep the GMT. Buy bezels or NATOs for it. Or go all out like Cru suggests.

77T · 8 June 2012, 12:36 AM

I'd call Jocke...

Have you seen his idea for keeping your GMT and having an Explorer II, too?
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=236497

Puts a whole new twist on "flipping"...

Rsvrider · 8 June 2012, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

I'd call Jocke...

Have you seen his idea for keeping your GMT and having an Explorer II, too?
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=236497

Puts a whole new twist on "flipping"...

That would b a YES (please! With sugar on top please) for me, but a 16750 Polar=no

Noriki · 8 June 2012, 01:15 AM

Get what you like, don't get influence by others.

Hairdude1 · 8 June 2012, 02:22 AM

Keep the GMT

tomchicago · 8 June 2012, 04:39 AM

You do have all black-dial Rollies. I have a polar E2 & think it's great. Very crisp. As for the trade, I'm not sure the relative value of the 2 watches. List the GMT separately here & get your E2 here too (ie on the sales forum)

Sam Philip · 8 June 2012, 04:49 AM

I would trade it if I already had a Sub and a GMT in my collection

subtona · 8 June 2012, 04:50 AM

yes

lhanddds · 8 June 2012, 05:56 AM

Keep the GMT

freddyttt · 8 June 2012, 06:19 AM

At TRF the GMT will most always win.

Lamone · 8 June 2012, 06:23 AM

Tough choice, I love them both...

AJMarcus · 8 June 2012, 09:31 AM

Keep the gmt, get a Pepsi bezel and save for a pre loved classic Explorer II. There are plenty around at very decent prices. See some of those on the TRF for sale boards and you'll get a good idea of what I'm talking about.

wardman · 8 June 2012, 01:00 PM

No - the GMT red hand makes the watch you own more special.

W-S Tiger · 8 June 2012, 01:01 PM

Noooooooooooooo way.

Tools · 8 June 2012, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newbieone

In effort to keep my watch collection interesting, and keep my small collection moving I am considering the following, am I crazy...?:

Trade my late 1990's Rolex GMT 16710 w/fat font bezel insert for a late 1990's EXPII 16570 Polar, just trading the watch, no boxes, papers. The EXP has a documented service from may 2012. The seller would give me 200 dollars cash...

If you are an enthusiast, then swapping them, trading them, and picking up new pieces is just part of the affliction..

I like the Explorer II.. It's rugged and a do-anything watch..

Even though I started with GMT's and have not been without one for decades, I could be very tempted by this trade........

Tudor66 · 8 June 2012, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

If you are an enthusiast, then swapping them, trading them, and picking up new pieces is just part of the affliction..

I like the Explorer II.. It's rugged and a do-anything watch....

Good points, and remember, I am the guy who cleared out his entire watch collection last year in order to start anew with Rolex. The Polar is perfect for beach activity, sand won't get stuck in the bezel ring, and there is no black bezel to fade...
The thing that got me started on the EXPII Polar is that I picked up a rivet bracelet for the Tudor Sub, so I now have three Stainless Steel watches with black rotating bezels....

TSW · 8 June 2012, 02:36 PM

I wouldn't

DolphinV8 · 8 June 2012, 03:20 PM

Keep it. That's one classic Rolex you have there.

lebowski321 · 8 June 2012, 03:49 PM

Love both watches, but I would never part with my gmtII. I love that watch! Switch your insert to a pepsi or coke, maybe swap your bracelet to a jubilee..

Dan P should post up that picture of the many choices you have with the GMTII!

-Tyler

7 June 2012, 11:36 PM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,166	Changing the bezel is a quick way for a new look on the GMT. But in reality, only you can answer the question. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

8 June 2012, 12:27 AM	#11
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	I would keep the GMT. Buy bezels or NATOs for it. Or go all out like Cru suggests. __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

8 June 2012, 12:36 AM	#12
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,899	I'd call Jocke... Have you seen his idea for keeping your GMT and having an Explorer II, too? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=236497 Puts a whole new twist on "flipping"... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 June 2012, 04:50 AM	#18
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,535	yes __________________

8 June 2012, 02:36 PM	#27
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I wouldn't __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

7 June 2012, 11:22 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,243	well, the white dial would make a nice contrast with your sub, but, do you have the other bezel inserts? i'd consider doing some GMT bezel mixing and matching before moving that piece. maybe even pick up a jubilee or super jubilee?

7 June 2012, 11:23 PM	#3
Gottahaverolex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Lancaster, PA Watch: Exp II 42mm Polar Posts: 227	Personally I'd keep the GMT. It's a beautiful watch. I have a 42mm white dial explorer and will never part with it so I'm partial to explorers but the 16570's are a little to small fort taste. In the end you need to do what makes you happy.

8 June 2012, 12:04 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I'd keep the GMT

8 June 2012, 01:15 AM	#14
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	Get what you like, don't get influence by others.

8 June 2012, 02:22 AM	#15
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Keep the GMT

8 June 2012, 04:39 AM	#16
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	You do have all black-dial Rollies. I have a polar E2 & think it's great. Very crisp. As for the trade, I'm not sure the relative value of the 2 watches. List the GMT separately here & get your E2 here too (ie on the sales forum)

8 June 2012, 04:49 AM	#17
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I would trade it if I already had a Sub and a GMT in my collection

8 June 2012, 05:56 AM	#19
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Keep the GMT

8 June 2012, 06:19 AM	#20
freddyttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, NJ Posts: 521	At TRF the GMT will most always win.

8 June 2012, 06:23 AM	#21
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Tough choice, I love them both...

8 June 2012, 09:31 AM	#22
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	Keep the gmt, get a Pepsi bezel and save for a pre loved classic Explorer II. There are plenty around at very decent prices. See some of those on the TRF for sale boards and you'll get a good idea of what I'm talking about.

8 June 2012, 01:00 PM	#23
wardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA Watch: Sub-c date Posts: 192	No - the GMT red hand makes the watch you own more special.

8 June 2012, 01:01 PM	#24
W-S Tiger Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 27	Noooooooooooooo way.

8 June 2012, 03:20 PM	#28
DolphinV8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth Watch: 16610LV Posts: 949	Keep it. That's one classic Rolex you have there.

8 June 2012, 03:49 PM	#29
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	Love both watches, but I would never part with my gmtII. I love that watch! Switch your insert to a pepsi or coke, maybe swap your bracelet to a jubilee.. Dan P should post up that picture of the many choices you have with the GMTII! -Tyler

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