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Hkexpat183 · 20 September 2013, 10:39 PM

Just saw a RG Schumi at my AD. Retail is HK$614k (~US$79k). Given I recently bought a 44mm RG novelty from them about a month ago they offered me a 18% discount on the Schumi. I think I can get them down to 20% which will be ~HK$490k (~US$63k).

Assuming I can sell the 44mm RG novelty for HK$290k (~US$37k), sell my panda ROO on bracelet for ~HK$100k (~US$13k), I would need to put in another HK$100k (~US$13k) to make the schumi purchase.

Would you guys do this if you were me?

ec00421 · 20 September 2013, 10:44 PM

I wouldn't... Schumi surely is a great piece but would it give you as much (or more) utility as RG Novelty + Panda? In my honest opinion, no.

From my personal experience, I never felt "comfortable" after flipping watches. If I were you, I would just get the money and buy Schumi when you can instead of flipping your 2 lovely ROO's to fund Schumi

Manofsteelpt · 20 September 2013, 10:52 PM

Me personally, no. Your 44mm RG is a great watch... And for myself, a guy without unlimited funds, the $25-30k premium for the Schumi because it's a LE does not add up.

I don't have the collection you do, so I would rather take that money and put it towards adding another piece.

Cru Jones · 20 September 2013, 11:30 PM

it would be tough to give all that up....

simongpaez · 20 September 2013, 11:34 PM

No if you have to give up the others

tavv160 · 20 September 2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by simongpaez

No if you have to give up the others

x2

QueueCumber · 21 September 2013, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hkexpat183

Just saw a RG Schumi at my AD. Retail is HK$614k (~US$79k). Given I recently bought a 44mm RG novelty from them about a month ago they offered me a 18% discount on the Schumi. I think I can get them down to 20% which will be ~HK$490k (~US$63k).

Assuming I can sell the 44mm RG novelty for HK$290k (~US$37k), sell my panda ROO on bracelet for ~HK$100k (~US$13k), I would need to put in another HK$100k (~US$13k) to make the schumi purchase.

Would you guys do this if you were me?

I would. That is a great price for the RG Schumi. They are still selling at or above retail, and likely will continue to IMO. I think it is a better looking piece than the other two and rarer in numbers.

SCtud · 21 September 2013, 12:08 AM

I'm surprised as well that they are selling the Schumi below list.

If I'm in that price range, I'd get the RG RBII though. Love the white dial and open pattern.

diver2012 · 21 September 2013, 12:15 AM

$26k to upgrade from the 44m RG to Schumi.

Not a chance I would take that.

Demonoid · 21 September 2013, 12:26 AM

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AK797 · 21 September 2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by diver2012

$26k to upgrade from the 44m RG to Schumi.

Not a chance I would take that.

Yeah I think $26K is too much of a premium. I love the cermet bezel on the Schumi but not crazy about the stars and red date wheel on black so I would keep the Novelty.

diver2012 · 21 September 2013, 01:22 AM

What about getting a 44m Platinum?

That would be cheaper and sort of a half way between your existing two in terms of looks?

rjarr · 21 September 2013, 01:33 AM

13K for the panda on a bracelet?

h999r · 21 September 2013, 01:39 AM

If you really really like it why not. But I personally would keep the RG. And not do it.

s14roller · 21 September 2013, 01:39 AM

Depends on if you love it or not. The other two will be easier to move if you ever wanted to given the lower price point.

texex91 · 21 September 2013, 01:40 AM

I would. That Schumi RG is stunning. Well worth it, especially at that discount.

I've owned the 44mm RG nov, and would love to have Schumi if it weren't so heavy.

GO FOR IT!

Soly20 · 21 September 2013, 02:16 AM

I'd say go for it! The RG Schumi is a great looking watch. The panda is sorta outdated now.

SamGMT · 21 September 2013, 02:23 AM

Sometimes it's really hard to decide! Just go with your heart and get the one you loved, if not, you will be thinking of her all days and nites...and by the time you decided she maybe gone!

Lamkyle · 21 September 2013, 02:40 AM

Personally I like the RG novelty more, so wouldn't do it

TSW · 21 September 2013, 04:44 AM

No for me

Jp28 · 21 September 2013, 06:29 AM

A no for me too. Giving up too much fro something i personally do not think is that great

Hamish · 21 September 2013, 07:36 AM

Given the price you have been quoted on the schumi I would get it

VICI · 21 September 2013, 08:08 AM

Panda for $13k? PM me

dnutz · 21 September 2013, 12:05 PM

No!

Hairdude1 · 21 September 2013, 12:29 PM

I wouldn't

travisb · 21 September 2013, 10:58 PM

Love the Schumi, but would be happier sticking with the RG44.

Darlinboy · 22 September 2013, 12:10 AM

I wouldn't.

icok · 22 September 2013, 04:30 AM

I had a same dilemma two months ago. I ended up keeping my 44mm RG. between the two, the regular 44mm will have more wrist time for sure, coz i dont feel like wearing the schumi with suit and tie.

SigloII · 24 September 2013, 01:04 AM

Schumi is a nice watch, but I'm in the minority that I don't like "celebrity branded" LEs.
Would take a RG Grand Prix over that.

APguy1 · 24 September 2013, 04:51 AM

There is a lot of money in situ there. Walk away you already have two beautiful pieces. JMOH.

20 September 2013, 10:39 PM	#1
Hkexpat183 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 267	Just when you think you are done...you get dragged back in... Just saw a RG Schumi at my AD. Retail is HK$614k (~US$79k). Given I recently bought a 44mm RG novelty from them about a month ago they offered me a 18% discount on the Schumi. I think I can get them down to 20% which will be ~HK$490k (~US$63k). Assuming I can sell the 44mm RG novelty for HK$290k (~US$37k), sell my panda ROO on bracelet for ~HK$100k (~US$13k), I would need to put in another HK$100k (~US$13k) to make the schumi purchase. Would you guys do this if you were me? __________________ PP 5980-1R / [Rolex WG Sky-Dweller] / AP 44mm RG ROO / Rolex DSSD / Rolex Pt Day Date II / AP 15202 40th Anniversary / Rolex YG GMTIIc / Rolex Sea Dweller / IWC SS Regulateur / Omega Sea Master Professional / Rolex TT DateJust

21 September 2013, 12:26 AM	#10
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21 September 2013, 04:44 AM	#20
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	No for me __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 September 2013, 12:10 AM	#27
Darlinboy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	I wouldn't. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

20 September 2013, 10:44 PM	#2
ec00421 Banned Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NY Posts: 513	I wouldn't... Schumi surely is a great piece but would it give you as much (or more) utility as RG Novelty + Panda? In my honest opinion, no. From my personal experience, I never felt "comfortable" after flipping watches. If I were you, I would just get the money and buy Schumi when you can instead of flipping your 2 lovely ROO's to fund Schumi

20 September 2013, 10:52 PM	#3
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Me personally, no. Your 44mm RG is a great watch... And for myself, a guy without unlimited funds, the $25-30k premium for the Schumi because it's a LE does not add up. I don't have the collection you do, so I would rather take that money and put it towards adding another piece.

20 September 2013, 11:30 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,533	it would be tough to give all that up....

20 September 2013, 11:34 PM	#5
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	No if you have to give up the others

21 September 2013, 12:08 AM	#8
SCtud "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 27	I'm surprised as well that they are selling the Schumi below list. If I'm in that price range, I'd get the RG RBII though. Love the white dial and open pattern.

21 September 2013, 12:15 AM	#9
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,374	$26k to upgrade from the 44m RG to Schumi. Not a chance I would take that.

21 September 2013, 01:22 AM	#12
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,374	What about getting a 44m Platinum? That would be cheaper and sort of a half way between your existing two in terms of looks?

21 September 2013, 01:33 AM	#13
rjarr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Richie Location: new york Watch: AP,Rolex Posts: 114	13K for the panda on a bracelet?

21 September 2013, 01:39 AM	#14
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	If you really really like it why not. But I personally would keep the RG. And not do it.

21 September 2013, 01:39 AM	#15
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Depends on if you love it or not. The other two will be easier to move if you ever wanted to given the lower price point.

21 September 2013, 01:40 AM	#16
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	I would. That Schumi RG is stunning. Well worth it, especially at that discount. I've owned the 44mm RG nov, and would love to have Schumi if it weren't so heavy. GO FOR IT!

21 September 2013, 02:16 AM	#17
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	I'd say go for it! The RG Schumi is a great looking watch. The panda is sorta outdated now.

21 September 2013, 02:23 AM	#18
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	Sometimes it's really hard to decide! Just go with your heart and get the one you loved, if not, you will be thinking of her all days and nites...and by the time you decided she maybe gone!

21 September 2013, 02:40 AM	#19
Lamkyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Kyle Location: HK Watch: Those from my wife Posts: 669	Personally I like the RG novelty more, so wouldn't do it

21 September 2013, 06:29 AM	#21
Jp28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Here and there Posts: 576	A no for me too. Giving up too much fro something i personally do not think is that great

21 September 2013, 07:36 AM	#22
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	Given the price you have been quoted on the schumi I would get it

21 September 2013, 08:08 AM	#23
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Panda for $13k? PM me

21 September 2013, 12:05 PM	#24
dnutz "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Dennis Location: Hong Kong Posts: 171	No!

21 September 2013, 12:29 PM	#25
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I wouldn't

21 September 2013, 10:58 PM	#26
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,741	Love the Schumi, but would be happier sticking with the RG44.

22 September 2013, 04:30 AM	#28
icok "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Richard Mille Posts: 80	I had a same dilemma two months ago. I ended up keeping my 44mm RG. between the two, the regular 44mm will have more wrist time for sure, coz i dont feel like wearing the schumi with suit and tie.

24 September 2013, 01:04 AM	#29
SigloII "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 83	Schumi is a nice watch, but I'm in the minority that I don't like "celebrity branded" LEs. Would take a RG Grand Prix over that.

24 September 2013, 04:51 AM	#30
APguy1 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Olly Location: UK Watch: Sub C 116610 Posts: 256	There is a lot of money in situ there. Walk away you already have two beautiful pieces. JMOH.

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