What Would You Do?

[DWF]

I have an Omega Seamaster Pro 300m that I bought new about a year and a half ago. Since that time I bought a new Datejust. I have really grown to like the Datejust and Rolex in general. I am considering selling the Omega and buying a new SubC. It looks like this will cost me about $5k difference. Just interested in other peoples thoughts on this move to the Sub. In some respects very similar watches and I'm wondering whether this makes sense. Thank you for your comments.

[77T]

I have kept a Seamaster in the collection when I didn't have a Sub. But you may like an "all Rolex" lineup better.

If you seek a pre-owned Sub, you won't need to spend $5k above the sale value of the SMP.

[Presa canary]

Drop the seamaster, get a pre owned sub, won't hurt the wallet as much. IMO they're not similar watches. You'd be upgrading, as the price clearly reflects.

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by Presa canary

Drop the seamaster, get a pre owned sub, won't hurt the wallet as much. IMO they're not similar watches. You'd be upgrading, as the price clearly reflects.

I second this. This is probably your best option. This way you don't take the hit twice.

[Duey]

SubC hands down

[kilyung]

I'd keep the SMP (unless you absolutely don't want to wear it anymore) as it won't get you that far upfield. Save for the SubC.

[madgoncalves]

Agree with this 100%.

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd keep the SMP (unless you absolutely don't want to wear it anymore) as it won't get you that far upfield. Save for the SubC.

[swils8610]

I had a similar situation. I have since sold the Omega and now have a Sub. I don't regret at all.


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[tkerrmd]

[QUOTE=swils8610;4571061]I had a similar situation. I have since sold the Omega and now have a Sub. I don't regret at all.


Yup this

[Laszlo]

I had this delema as well. I pretty much liquidated my non-Rolex collection for a new Sub-C ND and a minty preowned new gen DJ. I'm really proud of my smaller and brand consistent collection which brings a tremendous amount of personal enjoyment. You can't beat quality over quantity.

[GB-man]

I have liquidated breitlings and tags in interest of letting them see wrist time elsewhere! Once I had my Rolex, I lost interest in wearing them. I thought I was a collector who'd never sell pieces. Nothing wrong with tightening your collection and moving it upmarket. I'm now excited to roll those funds into something which warrants wrist time with my gmt2c! If you won't wear it, sell it to someone who will. It's too nice a piece to sit around in your closet.

[DWF]

You guys that sold your Omegas what was the process--did you sell here on the forum? One of the trusted sellers offered me about $2700 for the SM in trade for a new SubC. However, I can pretty much match the price of the Sub at my local AD--plus I have a $500 gift certificate I can use from the purchase of the Datejust.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by DWF

You guys that sold your Omegas what was the process--did you sell here on the forum? One of the trusted sellers offered me about $2700 for the SM in trade for a new SubC. However, I can pretty much match the price of the Sub at my local AD--plus I have a $500 gift certificate I can use from the purchase of the Datejust.

I sold my Omega 2254.50 on eBay although I had an ad here on TRF. Traded my Tudors via TRF. It sounds like you're ready to go with a sweet deal.

[DWF]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I sold my Omega 2254.50 on eBay although I had an ad here on TRF. Traded my Tudors via TRF. It sounds like you're ready to go with a sweet deal.

Well, in regards to a trade it would be easier through a forum trusted seller as my local AD does not take trades. On the other hand the new SubC at the AD would probably cost me less. I don't have experience selling watches in forums, Ebay, etc so that would be bit more trouble.

[TAKUYA]

Originally Posted by DWF

Well, in regards to a trade it would be easier through a forum trusted seller as my local AD does not take trades. On the other hand the new SubC at the AD would probably cost me less. I don't have experience selling watches in forums, Ebay, etc so that would be bit more trouble.

You can get the Sub C with a discount from your local AD and with $500 credits??? so it means you got a great deal already. Just sell your Omega less than $2700 to trusted seller here, and then bring cash to your AD and walk out with the Sub C on your wrist.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by DWF

Well, in regards to a trade it would be easier through a forum trusted seller as my local AD does not take trades. On the other hand the new SubC at the AD would probably cost me less. I don't have experience selling watches in forums, Ebay, etc so that would be bit more trouble.

You can sell via TRF, you'll need to become a Pledge Member first. But selling a piece takes time. If you have time go for it. And may want to consider how you'll handle a dollar sum transaction. PayPal, or some other method.

eBay is easy but you also need an account and reputation too. I've sold a lot of stuff on eBay so it's pretty easy for me. But the fees are horrendous, borderline mafia.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by DWF

You guys that sold your Omegas what was the process--did you sell here on the forum? One of the trusted sellers offered me about $2700 for the SM in trade for a new SubC. However, I can pretty much match the price of the Sub at my local AD--plus I have a $500 gift certificate I can use from the purchase of the Datejust.

Well, what are you waiting for?

[DWF]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Well, what are you waiting for?

Probably just the hassle of selling the Omega.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by DWF

Probably just the hassle of selling the Omega.

I hate a hassle and always willing to lose a little for convenience. You can trust the TRF sellers here. Both of my pieces came from DavidSW. My Sub-C ND was BNIB. As good as you'd get from an AD. But go with your gut, ok. For your own piece of mind.

[phils]

For sure I'd do that trade.

Originally Posted by DWF

You guys that sold your Omegas what was the process--did you sell here on the forum? One of the trusted sellers offered me about $2700 for the SM in trade for a new SubC. However, I can pretty much match the price of the Sub at my local AD--plus I have a $500 gift certificate I can use from the purchase of the Datejust.

[rolex75216]

I don't know all of the details about your situation; however, I would personally do everything I could to get my hands on a new SubC. I don't think you could go wrong either way. If you sell your current piece and get the SubC you could always purchase another Omega down the road. Sounds like you are in a great spot!

[DWF]

Well---I decided on a new SubC black and pulled the trigger. I have a good relationship with a AD (bought a Datejust from them this summer) and got about 18% off. I still have the Seamaster Pro but will probably sell it. I'll post pictures when I get the Sub.

[slomo]

that's a great discount!!!

[kultschar]

Congrats!!!!

If your like me you will never wear the SMP again, ive only got mine for sentimental reasons, need to get shot of it really

[Racerdj]

Getting a Rolex often decreases affection towards other brands and in my case, Breitling.

[mruhland31]

I can't speak on the Omega but I can tell you this. I bought a brand new Sub C a year ago and I love it as much as the day I bought. I know this will sound crazy but for ME and IMHO the Sub C is the greatest watch made. End of story. I honestly think it's watch perfection. I have literally been staring at it for a year. I know that's a strong opinion but it's just how I feel. Good luck

[AK797]

Originally Posted by mruhland31

I can't speak on the Omega but I can tell you this. I bought a brand new Sub C a year ago and I love it as much as the day I bought. I know this will sound crazy but for ME and IMHO the Sub C is the greatest watch made. End of story. I honestly think it's watch perfection. I have literally been staring at it for a year. I know that's a strong opinion but it's just how I feel. Good luck

I bought mine over a year ago and feel similarly, for me this and the AP Diver are the best steel watches there are and I still love looking at them, it never gets old, keepers for sure.

[Chainring]

Congrats. Nice treatment from the AD. I'd keep the Omega unless you truly don't enjoy wearing it anymore.

[DWF]

It funny after getting my Datejust this summer I rarely wore the Seamaster Pro. Two totally different watches but I just sort of lost interest in the SM Pro. We'll see how the DJ and the SubC matches up.

[timely]

I love my Sub C TT