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Old 30 November 2023, 02:13 PM   #1
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Keep my GMT Pepsi Meteorite or trade for Patek Aquanaut 5164a?

Hi everyone. Recently I have been contemplating about trading in my GMT meteorite for a Patek Aquanaut 5164a. If I do the trade, I may even add a Pepsi jubilee just because I like Pepsi so much and at same time would love to have a Patek in my collection.

Would you do the trade? Hope to get some advice from everyone here. Appreciate it!
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Old 30 November 2023, 02:20 PM   #2
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I wouldn’t. PM plus meteorite > stainless Patek with rubber strap


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Old 30 November 2023, 03:22 PM   #3
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Just do it.
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Old 30 November 2023, 03:33 PM   #4
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Yikes.

On paper that sounds awful. Full PM w/ meteorite dial vs SS rubber strap. Doesn’t add up but I still kinda get the trade. But no, I wouldn’t. At least I hope I wouldn’t.


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Old 30 November 2023, 03:44 PM   #5
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GMT meteorite is going to be in the future like vintage DD stella dials are now. Unique and not common in the sea of Day-Dates. What you have is a one of a kind GMT with a limited production.

Btw, how is the legibility of the time? It looks like it is hard to read due to little contrast between the dial and the hands!
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Old 2 December 2023, 02:12 AM   #6
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GMT meteorite is going to be in the future like vintage DD stella dials are now. Unique and not common in the sea of Day-Dates. What you have is a one of a kind GMT with a limited production.
Exactly that.
And it will likely get discontinued come watches and wonders in a few months. After which you you probably be kicking yourself.
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Old 30 November 2023, 04:01 PM   #7
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If that’s what you want , go for it . I would never dissuade someone from following their heart , but boy is the Aquanaut ugly .
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Old 30 November 2023, 09:25 PM   #8
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The aquanaut looks too much like a tire tread that has been flattened. Keep the meteorite, it’s nicer and gold.
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Old 2 December 2023, 03:55 AM   #9
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If that’s what you want , go for it . I would never dissuade someone from following their heart , but boy is the Aquanaut ugly .
I could not say it better.
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Old 30 November 2023, 04:22 PM   #10
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Would you do the trade? Hope to get some advice from everyone here. Appreciate it!
I'd rather have your meteorite GMT.
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Old 30 November 2023, 04:34 PM   #11
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I would keep the GMT meteorite dial.
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Old 30 November 2023, 04:45 PM   #12
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You’d be giving up a lot but for me I’d do the trade
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Old 30 November 2023, 04:53 PM   #13
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TBH I don't think I'd even trade the meteorite for a nautilus. There is a 'special'ness about it that I've rarely found in other watches.

However, if your heart doesn't flutter a bit when you put on that rolex, then by all means find something that will!
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Old 30 November 2023, 05:05 PM   #14
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Old 30 November 2023, 05:46 PM   #15
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I would not even contemplate.
Entry level SS Patek for a unique meteorite PM GMT ?
You are not serious I hope
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Old 1 December 2023, 01:32 AM   #16
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I would not even contemplate.
Entry level SS Patek for a unique meteorite PM GMT ?
You are not serious I hope
X2. I know enough about PP and played with the idea of ownership years back but after handling several, the brand wasn’t for me even at the old pre hype price points.
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Old 30 November 2023, 06:13 PM   #17
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Personally, I'd keep the GMT. You got a PM piece with a ultra rare dial which hopefully will only go one way in value. The patek is stainless on a rubber strap..........
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Old 30 November 2023, 06:14 PM   #18
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Keep the GMT is my vote
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Old 30 November 2023, 06:32 PM   #19
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I would keep the GMT
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Old 30 November 2023, 06:42 PM   #20
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how much cash are you adding on top?
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Old 30 November 2023, 06:45 PM   #21
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I don't particularly think Patek are anything special, I would keep the pepsi.
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Old 30 November 2023, 07:50 PM   #22
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are you nuts get the PP
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Old 30 November 2023, 08:06 PM   #23
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I loathe smaller size date sub dials so for me it's a hard pass. The meteorite BLRO is one of the beautiful watches on the market.
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Old 30 November 2023, 08:13 PM   #24
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No way - you'd be nuts. Also, I believe the PP's grey/used value will be on a downward curve for some time yet.
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Old 30 November 2023, 08:24 PM   #25
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Old 30 November 2023, 08:28 PM   #26
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IMHO, if you’re already contemplating this trade, it’s likely to happen
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Old 30 November 2023, 08:39 PM   #27
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That's a tough one. I'd stay put but if you've gotta have the 5164, I think adding a SS BLRO is a great option.
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Old 30 November 2023, 08:45 PM   #28
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I would not make this trade if it were me. That being is said it is your demand I wish you luck with it.
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Old 30 November 2023, 09:45 PM   #29
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Wouldn’t do the trade.
Meteorite GMT is a much exclusive piece IMO.
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Old 30 November 2023, 09:56 PM   #30
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Most Rolex enthusiast would not part with such and exclusive watch as the GMT Meteorite. it is an instant eye catcher, only owned by a privileged few and the envy of even those that already own a Pepsi.
Having said that, you are not most people, and one must get and wear whatever puts a smile on your face and makes you happy!. Just make sure that if you go ahead and do it, there will be no remorseful regrets in the future.
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