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Tk421 · 25 February 2015, 05:48 PM

Hi everyone,

Looking for expert input. I have a BNIB blue dial Tag Heuer Monaco that I wish to trade. I have gone to my local dealer and have been offered the following trades.

Monaco + $700 = Sea Dweller circa 2001 but no bracelet B+P I think...
Monaco + $1200 = Explorer II 16570 polar circa 2001 B+P
Monaco + $1500 = Explorer II 16570 polar circa 2007 B+P

I own a 5513 sub and have a GMT BLNR ordered.

What would you do?

Thanks in advance.

MonBK · 25 February 2015, 05:52 PM

Can't you make a better deal by selling it yourself?

Rogdogg · 25 February 2015, 06:09 PM

^ That's what I was thinking. Try selling it here yourself in the classifieds section.

Tk421 · 25 February 2015, 06:12 PM

I could but for ease of sale and trade purposes it is cleaner. I have committed to the monaco on interest free and effectively will be on trading it immediately for a watch I desire more. Not economically perfect but allows me to have a nice watch that gives me 1000 days to pay off.

Tk421 · 25 February 2015, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Can't you make a better deal by selling it yourself?

Do you think it is a bad deal?

My gut tells me it is a good deal on the sea dweller...

Like both pieces but am I overpaying for the polar?

Tk421 · 25 February 2015, 07:23 PM

Some people may think I am stupid. I suppose I should make it clear I am getting the BNIB monaco for around $4400-4500 USD which is way under retail as I believe.

Still looking for people's view on the 3 options...

CANCROWN · 25 February 2015, 07:37 PM

If you must and only those 3 options. I'd go for the explorer II. No bracelet for the SD and you already have a sub. Go for the polar which will give you variety in your collection.

Option 3.

MonBK · 25 February 2015, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tk421

Some people may think I am stupid. I suppose I should make it clear I am getting the BNIB monaco for around $4400-4500 USD which is way under retail as I believe.

Still looking for people's view on the 3 options...

I'm a little lost here?

Do you own the Tag or not?

Old Expat Beast · 25 February 2015, 07:45 PM

You paid/will be paying $4,500 for the Monaco, yet you could get a good used Explorer II with box and papers for that price. But you are trading it and substantial cash for one. Sounds like something is wrong here. Or am I missing something?

Chadridv · 25 February 2015, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tk421

Some people may think I am stupid. I suppose I should make it clear I am getting the BNIB monaco for around $4400-4500 USD which is way under retail as I believe.

Still looking for people's view on the 3 options...

What do you mean you're getting a BNIB monaco for $4400-4500? I thought you had a BNIB monaco and that's the watch you're considering trading away. Right?

kilyung · 25 February 2015, 11:19 PM

I'd save until you had enough. These watches aren't going anywhere.

Racerdj · 25 February 2015, 11:21 PM

It's always best to sell yourself. Good luck with your upcoming purchase.

jjnd08 · 25 February 2015, 11:24 PM

Sell it on your own.

If you are paying $4500 for the Tag, and then threw in another $1500 for a 16570, it is not a good deal. ~$6k would get you the 216570.

Takes more work, but sell it on your own.

Invictus Maneo · 25 February 2015, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

You paid/will be paying $4,500 for the Monaco, yet you could get a good used Explorer II with box and papers for that price. But you are trading it and substantial cash for one. Sounds like something is wrong here. Or am I missing something?

What Adam said.

Baco Noir · 25 February 2015, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Sell it on your own.

If you are paying $4500 for the Tag, and then threw in another $1500 for a 16570, it is not a good deal. ~$6k would get you the 216570.

Takes more work, but sell it on your own.

Exactly. The numbers show the trades are not a good deal.

Sent from my iPad (so I blame autocorrect for the spellin' errs)

powerfunk · 26 February 2015, 12:22 AM

Somebody out there will give you a 40mm Explorer 2 interest-free for less than 6k, right? This seems unnecessarily complex.

If you own a Sub and GMT already I guess I don't get the desire to financially dance between two dealers for another one.

Edit: In any case, if you already purchased it, I vote for keeping the Monaco. You already have a 40mm Rolex with a GMT function!

flatmad · 26 February 2015, 12:47 AM

I feel the OP.. been there done that, Tags don't hold values, even they are BNIB, just not as popular as Rolex/PP. from my personal experience with dealing with selling and trading up, what was offered to OP is reasonable and within range.

watchwatcher · 26 February 2015, 02:38 AM

As already stated, you are losing a substantial amount of money doing any of these trades. And I can't tell if you own the watch or not, so I don't know what to tell you.

Chewbacca · 26 February 2015, 02:59 AM

i would pass. just get a Pledge Membership and punt the monaco in the classifieds if its in your possession.

- would also be good to know the monaco as there's a HUGE variance in prices for those watches depending on the model.

25 February 2015, 05:48 PM	#1
Tk421 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Perth, Australia Watch: MoonSub Posts: 86	Need trade advice Hi everyone, Looking for expert input. I have a BNIB blue dial Tag Heuer Monaco that I wish to trade. I have gone to my local dealer and have been offered the following trades. Monaco + $700 = Sea Dweller circa 2001 but no bracelet B+P I think... Monaco + $1200 = Explorer II 16570 polar circa 2001 B+P Monaco + $1500 = Explorer II 16570 polar circa 2007 B+P I own a 5513 sub and have a GMT BLNR ordered. What would you do? Thanks in advance.

25 February 2015, 06:09 PM	#3
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	^ That's what I was thinking. Try selling it here yourself in the classifieds section. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

25 February 2015, 11:21 PM	#12
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	It's always best to sell yourself. Good luck with your upcoming purchase. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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25 February 2015, 05:52 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Can't you make a better deal by selling it yourself?

25 February 2015, 06:12 PM	#4
Tk421 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Perth, Australia Watch: MoonSub Posts: 86	I could but for ease of sale and trade purposes it is cleaner. I have committed to the monaco on interest free and effectively will be on trading it immediately for a watch I desire more. Not economically perfect but allows me to have a nice watch that gives me 1000 days to pay off.

25 February 2015, 07:23 PM	#6
Tk421 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Perth, Australia Watch: MoonSub Posts: 86	Some people may think I am stupid. I suppose I should make it clear I am getting the BNIB monaco for around $4400-4500 USD which is way under retail as I believe. Still looking for people's view on the 3 options...

25 February 2015, 07:37 PM	#7
CANCROWN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 17	If you must and only those 3 options. I'd go for the explorer II. No bracelet for the SD and you already have a sub. Go for the polar which will give you variety in your collection. Option 3.

25 February 2015, 07:45 PM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,802	You paid/will be paying $4,500 for the Monaco, yet you could get a good used Explorer II with box and papers for that price. But you are trading it and substantial cash for one. Sounds like something is wrong here. Or am I missing something?

25 February 2015, 11:19 PM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd save until you had enough. These watches aren't going anywhere.

25 February 2015, 11:24 PM	#13
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Sell it on your own. If you are paying $4500 for the Tag, and then threw in another $1500 for a 16570, it is not a good deal. ~$6k would get you the 216570. Takes more work, but sell it on your own.

26 February 2015, 12:22 AM	#16
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Somebody out there will give you a 40mm Explorer 2 interest-free for less than 6k, right? This seems unnecessarily complex. If you own a Sub and GMT already I guess I don't get the desire to financially dance between two dealers for another one. Edit: In any case, if you already purchased it, I vote for keeping the Monaco. You already have a 40mm Rolex with a GMT function!

26 February 2015, 12:47 AM	#17
flatmad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Plano, Texas Watch: 116500 Posts: 167	I feel the OP.. been there done that, Tags don't hold values, even they are BNIB, just not as popular as Rolex/PP. from my personal experience with dealing with selling and trading up, what was offered to OP is reasonable and within range.

26 February 2015, 02:38 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	As already stated, you are losing a substantial amount of money doing any of these trades. And I can't tell if you own the watch or not, so I don't know what to tell you.

26 February 2015, 02:59 AM	#19
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	i would pass. just get a Pledge Membership and punt the monaco in the classifieds if its in your possession. - would also be good to know the monaco as there's a HUGE variance in prices for those watches depending on the model.

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