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CWIN · 30 April 2014, 02:39 AM

Hi everyone! I would love your opinion on this matter...

I have an opportunity to buy a Jumbo NIB for a decent price. There are two options

Option 1: Trade my BLNR + Cash for the Jumbo and most likely be out of the watch game for a long, long, long time, leaving me with only my 5167 and the Jumbo

Option 2: Keep the BLNR and buy two or three watches over the next year. The contenders are an IWC 5001 or Big Pilot, Speedy, a Panerai, Sea Dweller 4K or Daytona.

I think the pairing of a 5167 and a Jumbo is killer, but I'm not sure if I'll miss out on having more versatility in my collection. I'd appreciate your guy's thoughts on this and feel free to enable me...wrist shots welcome

subtona · 30 April 2014, 02:48 AM

the AP Jumbo and the Patek 5167 are a perfect duo

pick up an older GMT down the road for a reasonable price

taking an enabling photo at this moment.. please stand by

Chulo · 30 April 2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by subtona

the AP Jumbo and the Patek 5167 are a perfect duo

pick up an older GMT down the road for a reasonable price

taking an enabling photo at this moment.. please stand by

X2. Great combo. Can always grab a beater sub or GMT down the road. Gus did enough enabling. I won't add to it, unless provoked.

samuelhuntington · 30 April 2014, 02:58 AM

I'd go for the jumbo+5167 myself. I think there would be the need for a "beater" watch depending on your lifestyle. For that I'd get a expii or no date sub for 4k or under. That's what I would do. Good luck!

subtona · 30 April 2014, 03:02 AM

enabling here :) ...

CWIN · 30 April 2014, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by samuelhuntington

I'd go for the jumbo+5167 myself. I think there would be the need for a "beater" watch depending on your lifestyle. For that I'd get a expii or no date sub for 4k or under. That's what I would do. Good luck!

Those were my initial thoughts, Sam...and I'm leaning that way right now. I'd definitely need a "beater" for sure, haha.

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enabling here :) ...

Great pic Gus! Definitely some good enabling there. The 5167, Jumbo, and Dunhill(?) lighter are a killer combo. How can I say no to that?

subtona · 30 April 2014, 03:20 AM

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Those were my initial thoughts, Sam...and I'm leaning that way right now. I'd definitely need a "beater" for sure, haha.

Great pic Gus! Definitely some good enabling there. The 5167, Jumbo, and Dunhill(?) are a killer combo. How can I say no to that?

coincidently the dunhill has a similar hobnail finish as the AP dial and also began its life in the early 1970's … and of course is swiss made

http://www.gordonbyastdunhills.com/h...-rollagas.html

you could always grab a seiko diver as your interim beater?

without distraction of Dunhill:)

gummy · 30 April 2014, 03:49 AM

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enabling here :) ...

Now that's enabling...Hard to pass up that combo!

I say do it...

AK797 · 30 April 2014, 07:13 AM

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enabling here :) ...

Great pic Gus, a PP AP combo like that is just devastating.

Chris I would get this pair and save in future and you can buy the Speedy or others fairly quickly and you will have two beauties to keep you company in the mean time. Keep on that HH road!

subtona · 30 April 2014, 01:01 PM

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Great pic Gus, a PP AP combo like that is just devastating. !

thanks Neil

Hairdude1 · 30 April 2014, 02:06 PM

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enabling here :) ...

Awesome!

thomaspp · 30 April 2014, 02:20 PM

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enabling here :) ...

Outdid yourself with these pics Gus! Love it!

subtona · 30 April 2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by selpo

PP 5167 and the AP 15202 sure is a great combo!! Here is my half of the contribution!!

Great shots!

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Awesome!

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Outdid yourself with these pics Gus! Love it!

Thanks Thomas

texex91 · 30 April 2014, 03:50 AM

AP + PP = Perfect

h999r · 30 April 2014, 03:57 AM

easy answer .. just trust the pool on this one :)

Cru Jones · 30 April 2014, 04:38 AM

As much as I love the Jumbo, in this case, I would prefer the diversity (you mentioned some great alternatives).

DECR · 30 April 2014, 04:38 AM

Go for it. Two great watches. Later you can add a daily beater as someone sugested.

drhr · 30 April 2014, 05:02 AM

Gotta vote the 5167 and Jumbo. I'd lust after more watches, but those 2 would be/are anchors of any stash imo . . . .

CWIN · 30 April 2014, 05:06 AM

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Gotta vote the 5167 and Jumbo. I'd lust after more watches, but those 2 would be/are anchors of any stash imo . . . .

I agree 100% Michael. I'm leaning towards doing it...not sure if I'd want to wear much else. I'm going to keep thinking about it and I'm still very interested in everyone's opinions.

TheMethod · 30 April 2014, 05:04 AM

Aquanaut + Jumbo should hold you happy for quite a while and you can add another Rolex down the line.

orangedial · 30 April 2014, 05:20 AM

If the price of jumbo is good, go for it as such opportunity seldom come by. As many have suggested, get an interim beater for now and add a GMT or SD4K down the road. This way you would have at least reached a milestone collection and a mental equilibrium for a good while.

simongpaez · 30 April 2014, 05:45 AM

I am the minority here but I would rather have more pieces as I get bored very fast, so my answer is keep them and buy more in the near future.

selpo · 30 April 2014, 07:23 AM

PP 5167 and the AP 15202 sure is a great combo!! Here is my half of the contribution!!

Baco Noir · 30 April 2014, 07:24 AM

If you go the two watch route, you can always pick up a Seiko Monster for a beater. Great looking watches, smoothest bezel in the market, and now it comes with a hacking movement.

benlee · 30 April 2014, 01:11 PM

Is the BLNR your only Rolex? If no, I would go for Option (1). Few SS watches can compare to the Jumbo in sheer beauty and class.

CWIN · 30 April 2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by selpo

PP 5167 and the AP 15202 sure is a great combo!! Here is my half of the contribution!!

Great pictures! The Jumbo really is beautiful

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Is the BLNR your only Rolex? If no, I would go for Option (1). Few SS watches can compare to the Jumbo in sheer beauty and class.

It currently is my only Rolex Ben, but probably not my last. It's not currently getting much wrist time though. I figure the Jumbo would have enough impact on me to get the 5167 off my wrist half the time.

DreambreaX · 30 April 2014, 03:50 PM

get another rolex. forget jumbo.

DreambreaX · 30 April 2014, 03:51 PM

Option 2: Keep the BLNR and buy two or three watches over the next year. The contenders are an IWC 5001 or Big Pilot, Speedy, a Panerai, Sea Dweller 4K or Daytona.

DreambreaX · 30 April 2014, 03:53 PM

you might also add these

s14roller · 30 April 2014, 11:46 PM

Is there a none of the above I can pick?

I think you need the GMT for a daily, so think you should keep it, and still find a way to add the Jumbo.

If not, then I'd say get the Jumbo now if you think the deal is great...the GMT prices will go down a bit when market cools, so you can get one later if you want.

View Poll Results: Trade for the Jumbo?
Trade the BLNR + Cash and get the Jumbo	37	75.51%
Keep the BLNR and add 2 or 3 more pieces in the future	12	24.49%
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30 April 2014, 02:39 AM	#1
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Trading for a Jumbo Hi everyone! I would love your opinion on this matter... I have an opportunity to buy a Jumbo NIB for a decent price. There are two options Option 1: Trade my BLNR + Cash for the Jumbo and most likely be out of the watch game for a long, long, long time, leaving me with only my 5167 and the Jumbo Option 2: Keep the BLNR and buy two or three watches over the next year. The contenders are an IWC 5001 or Big Pilot, Speedy, a Panerai, Sea Dweller 4K or Daytona. I think the pairing of a 5167 and a Jumbo is killer, but I'm not sure if I'll miss out on having more versatility in my collection. I'd appreciate your guy's thoughts on this and feel free to enable me...wrist shots welcome

30 April 2014, 02:48 AM	#2
subtona 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,734	the AP Jumbo and the Patek 5167 are a perfect duo pick up an older GMT down the road for a reasonable price taking an enabling photo at this moment.. please stand by __________________

30 April 2014, 03:02 AM	#5
subtona 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,734	enabling here :) ... Attached Images __________________

30 April 2014, 04:38 AM	#17
DECR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Diego Location: Mexico Watch: PP,AL&S,AP,Rolex Posts: 825	Go for it. Two great watches. Later you can add a daily beater as someone sugested. Attached Images

30 April 2014, 02:58 AM	#4
samuelhuntington 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 496	I'd go for the jumbo+5167 myself. I think there would be the need for a "beater" watch depending on your lifestyle. For that I'd get a expii or no date sub for 4k or under. That's what I would do. Good luck!

30 April 2014, 03:50 AM	#14
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	AP + PP = Perfect

30 April 2014, 03:57 AM	#15
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	easy answer .. just trust the pool on this one :)

30 April 2014, 04:38 AM	#16
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,561	As much as I love the Jumbo, in this case, I would prefer the diversity (you mentioned some great alternatives).

30 April 2014, 05:02 AM	#18
drhr 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,241	Gotta vote the 5167 and Jumbo. I'd lust after more watches, but those 2 would be/are anchors of any stash imo . . . .

30 April 2014, 05:04 AM	#20
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	Aquanaut + Jumbo should hold you happy for quite a while and you can add another Rolex down the line.

30 April 2014, 05:20 AM	#21
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	If the price of jumbo is good, go for it as such opportunity seldom come by. As many have suggested, get an interim beater for now and add a GMT or SD4K down the road. This way you would have at least reached a milestone collection and a mental equilibrium for a good while.

30 April 2014, 05:45 AM	#22
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I am the minority here but I would rather have more pieces as I get bored very fast, so my answer is keep them and buy more in the near future.

30 April 2014, 07:23 AM	#23
selpo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 549	PP 5167 and the AP 15202 sure is a great combo!! Here is my half of the contribution!! Attached Images

30 April 2014, 07:24 AM	#24
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 5,000	If you go the two watch route, you can always pick up a Seiko Monster for a beater. Great looking watches, smoothest bezel in the market, and now it comes with a hacking movement. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

30 April 2014, 01:11 PM	#25
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Is the BLNR your only Rolex? If no, I would go for Option (1). Few SS watches can compare to the Jumbo in sheer beauty and class.

30 April 2014, 03:50 PM	#27
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	get another rolex. forget jumbo.

30 April 2014, 03:51 PM	#28
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	Option 2: Keep the BLNR and buy two or three watches over the next year. The contenders are an IWC 5001 or Big Pilot, Speedy, a Panerai, Sea Dweller 4K or Daytona.

30 April 2014, 03:53 PM	#29
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	you might also add these

30 April 2014, 11:46 PM	#30
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Is there a none of the above I can pick? I think you need the GMT for a daily, so think you should keep it, and still find a way to add the Jumbo. If not, then I'd say get the Jumbo now if you think the deal is great...the GMT prices will go down a bit when market cools, so you can get one later if you want.

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