Is one watch worth two?

[Ferdelious]

I've posted in the past about flipping scenarios for some of the watches in my small collection. I have yet to pull the trigger on anything as I always talk myself out of it, possibly preventing a bad decision. I do like the 4 watches I have currently but have been lusting for a newer ceramic model. Earlier this year I traded one watch for two but now I'm considering doing the opposite. I guess maybe I'm caught up in the "more is better" mindset. What that being said, does it make sense to trade my 16610 Sub and 214270 Explorer I for the new Sea Dweller 4000? I had contemplated trading the Daytona but had been talked out of it for various reasons. I really love the new Sea Dweller but I also love the 2 watches I would have to part with. My wife has cut off my watch fund so adding or uneven trade is not possible. 3 watches (sea dweller, gmt, daytona) or 4 watches (sub, explorer, gmt, daytona)?

[superdog]

I think mix it up.

Don't sell the Daytona.

[Im Lauf der Zeit]

Stick with the 4 watch program... it's currently well-rounded and the proposed trade would basically be reducing both an Explorer and a Sub into just one watch that closely resembles the Sub.

[Armyguy03]

I'd do it, YOLO.

[SaddleSC]

I like experiencing new things and also think the 116600 is one of the best modern Rolex currently being made so I would make that trade.

[BlackBay1]

The new Sea Dweller 4000 looks a really nice watch, but then so are the two your thinking of trading. I guess you need to consider how much wrist time your current watches get and how much you would miss them. Personally I would stick as I am if I were you.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by superdog

I think mix it up.

Don't sell the Daytona.

Agreed.

I think an older sub, new Daytona, and a ceramic gmt would be an awesome mix.

[bighaole]

I think the 4 you have give you 4 very different watch experiences. I would keep them over the trade you're considering.

[1995akcoop]

thats a nice line up with the 4 u have but that potential 3 combination isnt bad either..... any pics?

[dph473]

I would keep the four you have. Love the new SD4K but I'd keep what you have and save up for the SD

[Ravager135]

Umm either keep what you got or sell the two five liners for the SD 4000. The 16610 is a modern classic, my first Rolex, but if you have no attachment to it get something more modern. Unless your GMT is a really nice condition late model Pepsi you can always get another down the road or pick up a modern one in the future.

[bobernet]

Easy call if it were me. You already have the multiple timezone issue covered, and with a better watch (GMT vs Explorer II) in my opinion. The SD4k is awesome, and easily replaces the Sub.

[kilyung]

It's a heck of a watch.

[kneedeep]

I would not do that trade unless you really need a deep water dive watch.

[sierra11b]

Given your collection I would. Sea Dweller, 16710, Daytona is an awesome three!

Don't flip the 16170... I feel you'd regret that the most and it would give you something to go back to on the off day you don't want to wear the heavier SD or a chrono. Maybe even pick-up an SJ for the 16710 and different bezels as you're not technically buying a new watch!

Just flipped two for the 116613LB and couldn't be happier!

[Rashid.bk]

Your SDc, GMT and Daytona option is a perfect combo to me. I would definitely flip those two for one and end up at that scenario and not look back, at all.

[427shark]

I just basically traded a sub-c for pelagos & BB.... Do what makes you smile

[aleeboy]

I would make the trade - older Submariner and newer Explorer II, but for the DSSD original.

Do not trade your Daytona

[AK797]

Originally Posted by kilyung

It's a heck of a watch.

Yup, QED. Always good to get a ceramic in the stable and you still have two lovely pieces so best of all worlds... until you trade for gold of course...

[tkerrmd]

Yes I would do it

[Wllnv19]

I would do the trade

[Nobody.Move]

How can you not be happy with 4 watch combo (sub, explorer, gmt, daytona)? That's an envious line-up!

[watchwatcher]

Hmm tough one as you have a great line up already. I think the question is are you going to get the bang for your buck by losing two watches and gaining one-albeit a super nice one?

I don't think so unless you're talking about a precious metal. Two stainless for one stainless? Ceramic sheramic. Nope.

[KellyM3]

I say do it I think Daytona GMT and sea dweller is ultimate modern combo

[fishingbear]

I've been there, done that; and I'm so happy happy happy!

[Andrés G]

I would do the trade.

[alubin]

In this situation, yea i'd do it in a heartbeat. You end up with an awesome trio.

[richard371]

Stick to the 4. Im at 4 now and feel like its the perfect number as you don't get bored of any one watch easy. Besides 3 is a crowd and 4 is a party :).

[westsideclock]

Stay with the four. They are great!

[lapince]

I'd personally go for the 3, don't like the Exp I much, and yes the ceramic models are awesome IMO, the clasps are just perfect on the Sub, you can get a perfect fit all the time by adjusting a little the clasp, the old "tuna can" clasps were the only thing stopping me from buying a Rolex before, when they changed them I bought the sub, so guess same thing on the SD for the clasp I guess you have a perfect fit, so yes do the trade