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rolexboy66 · 30 November 2023, 02:13 PM

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!

Cshull · 30 November 2023, 02:20 PM

I wouldn’t. PM plus meteorite > stainless Patek with rubber strap

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brian86 · 30 November 2023, 03:22 PM

Just do it.

jb335 · 30 November 2023, 03:33 PM

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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Verdi · 30 November 2023, 03:44 PM

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!

Malum · 30 November 2023, 04:01 PM

If that’s what you want , go for it . I would never dissuade someone from following their heart , but boy is the Aquanaut ugly .

Reinhard in SA · 30 November 2023, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexboy66

Would you do the trade? Hope to get some advice from everyone here. Appreciate it!

I'd rather have your meteorite GMT.

Michael1968 · 30 November 2023, 04:34 PM

I would keep the GMT meteorite dial.

996marty · 30 November 2023, 04:45 PM

You’d be giving up a lot but for me I’d do the trade

nnicot · 30 November 2023, 04:53 PM

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!

TNT009 · 30 November 2023, 05:05 PM

Keep GMT

joli160 · 30 November 2023, 05:46 PM

I would not even contemplate.
Entry level SS Patek for a unique meteorite PM GMT ?
You are not serious I hope

Mercmanr · 30 November 2023, 06:13 PM

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..........

Carguy87 · 30 November 2023, 06:14 PM

Keep the GMT is my vote

John Doyle · 30 November 2023, 06:32 PM

I would keep the GMT

norcalgt3 · 30 November 2023, 06:42 PM

how much cash are you adding on top?

TikTok · 30 November 2023, 06:45 PM

I don't particularly think Patek are anything special, I would keep the pepsi.

geoach · 30 November 2023, 07:50 PM

are you nuts get the PP

Guppydriver · 30 November 2023, 08:06 PM

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.

learningtofly · 30 November 2023, 08:13 PM

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.

mailman · 30 November 2023, 08:24 PM

Keep the meteorite.

brandrea · 30 November 2023, 08:28 PM

IMHO, if you’re already contemplating this trade, it’s likely to happen

travisb · 30 November 2023, 08:39 PM

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.

skipstar · 30 November 2023, 08:45 PM

I would not make this trade if it were me. That being is said it is your demand I wish you luck with it.

sherrill · 30 November 2023, 09:25 PM

The aquanaut looks too much like a tire tread that has been flattened. Keep the meteorite, it’s nicer and gold.

XavierM · 30 November 2023, 09:45 PM

Wouldn’t do the trade.
Meteorite GMT is a much exclusive piece IMO.

soldes · 30 November 2023, 09:56 PM

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.

1William · 30 November 2023, 10:03 PM

I would keep what you have.

Bartolo · 30 November 2023, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soldes

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.

All it takes to acquire one is to write a check. He can always get another. Now I agree that you don't seem 'em a lot, because so few are made, but again anyone can have one at their doorstep in 48 hrs.

These 2 watches are SO DIFFERENT . . .

But I can see a case where if the OP really wants an Aquanaut and the only way he can fund it is to sell off the Meteorite, then he should/could do it. Or if he's tired of the Meteorite...and/or maybe he'd be more comfortable banging around in a $10-12K steel GMT than the white gold White Whale?

BillA · 30 November 2023, 11:39 PM

If you are making a trade with a dealer, probably valuing your watch Wholesale and you are paying a premium for the Patek. Step back and look at this move.

30 November 2023, 03:44 PM	#5
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	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! __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

30 November 2023, 05:46 PM	#12
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,742	I would not even contemplate. Entry level SS Patek for a unique meteorite PM GMT ? You are not serious I hope __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

30 November 2023, 06:14 PM	#14
Carguy87 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 4,444	Keep the GMT is my vote __________________ Rolex: James Cameron 126660, 126710BLNR jubilee Omega: Speedmaster Moonphase Tag Heuer: Monaco blue dial, Formula One alarm Tudor: Black Bay GMT Opaline

30 November 2023, 06:45 PM	#17
TikTok "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Uk Watch: this space Posts: 255	I don't particularly think Patek are anything special, I would keep the pepsi. __________________ Rolex, IWC, Omega, Blancpain (Mechanical) Grand Seiko (Quartz).

30 November 2023, 08:13 PM	#20
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	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. __________________ Tony

30 November 2023, 02:20 PM	#2
Cshull "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 144	I wouldn’t. PM plus meteorite > stainless Patek with rubber strap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

30 November 2023, 03:22 PM	#3
brian86 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Brian Location: NV Posts: 21	Just do it.

30 November 2023, 03:33 PM	#4
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,439	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 November 2023, 04:01 PM	#6
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,148	If that’s what you want , go for it . I would never dissuade someone from following their heart , but boy is the Aquanaut ugly .

30 November 2023, 04:34 PM	#8
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	I would keep the GMT meteorite dial.

30 November 2023, 04:45 PM	#9
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,181	You’d be giving up a lot but for me I’d do the trade

30 November 2023, 04:53 PM	#10
nnicot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 88	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!

30 November 2023, 05:05 PM	#11
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,519	Keep GMT

30 November 2023, 06:13 PM	#13
Mercmanr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 79	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..........

30 November 2023, 06:32 PM	#15
John Doyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: US Posts: 732	I would keep the GMT

30 November 2023, 06:42 PM	#16
norcalgt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Orange Posts: 287	how much cash are you adding on top?

30 November 2023, 07:50 PM	#18
geoach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Detroit Watch: 18078 Posts: 537	are you nuts get the PP

30 November 2023, 08:06 PM	#19
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,220	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.

30 November 2023, 08:24 PM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,509	Keep the meteorite. __________________ JJ

30 November 2023, 08:28 PM	#22
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,882	IMHO, if you’re already contemplating this trade, it’s likely to happen

30 November 2023, 08:39 PM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,436	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.

30 November 2023, 08:45 PM	#24
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	I would not make this trade if it were me. That being is said it is your demand I wish you luck with it. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

30 November 2023, 09:25 PM	#25
sherrill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 251	The aquanaut looks too much like a tire tread that has been flattened. Keep the meteorite, it’s nicer and gold.

30 November 2023, 09:45 PM	#26
XavierM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Paris, France Posts: 388	Wouldn’t do the trade. Meteorite GMT is a much exclusive piece IMO. __________________ Instagram: @vert_eternel

30 November 2023, 09:56 PM	#27
soldes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 78	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.

30 November 2023, 10:03 PM	#28
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,649	I would keep what you have.

30 November 2023, 11:39 PM	#30
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,870	If you are making a trade with a dealer, probably valuing your watch Wholesale and you are paying a premium for the Patek. Step back and look at this move.

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