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bicismith · 14 December 2011, 02:40 AM

I have a trade I'm working on for a gmt master dated to ~1990. It's in excellent condition and runs well.

I'm considering trading my nearly new pam380 for it which I value around 3800-4000 trade.

The Rolex has a jubilee bracelet and is basically the watch I've always wanted.

What would you do??

Naples09 · 14 December 2011, 02:43 AM

Make the trade. Not a fan of PAM's and the GMT is a classic.

STEELINOX · 14 December 2011, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bicismith

I have a trade I'm working on for a gmt master dated to ~1990. It's in excellent condition and runs well.

I'm considering trading my nearly new pam380 for it which I value around 3800-4000 trade.

The Rolex has a jubilee bracelet and is basically the watch I've always wanted.

What would you do??

if it sings - trade !

MP5 · 14 December 2011, 02:47 AM

I would NOT

bicismith · 14 December 2011, 02:48 AM

The Rolex has no box or papers either

STEELINOX · 14 December 2011, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bicismith

The Rolex has no box or papers either

does that really matter to you?

bigwatchman · 14 December 2011, 02:51 AM

Just do your research if no papers. Make sure everything is correct.

Cru Jones · 14 December 2011, 02:52 AM

these are pretty different watches....i guess, if you've always wanted a 20-year old GMT, why not go for it? you'll enjoy it more. might want to check the service record, i suppose, or you might find yourself with a pretty hefty bill.

kilyung · 14 December 2011, 02:52 AM

If it's a straight trade, take it and run!

bicismith · 14 December 2011, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

does that really matter to you?

It does not.

azguy · 14 December 2011, 03:00 AM

Trade it

GMT's are great and with a jubilee even better

STEELINOX · 14 December 2011, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

Trade it

GMT's are great and with a jubilee even better

x2

JJL · 14 December 2011, 03:30 AM

If it's in excellent condition and keeping good time then I would. Obviously I'd make sure everything about it is 100% legit and you trust the other party. And as someone else mentioned, see if you can get the service history, how many previous owners, etc... You don't want a stolen serial numbered watch!

If all that is good then green light all the way. You've even said it yourself, it's the watch you've always wanted... well then what are you waiting for? :)

tkc324 · 14 December 2011, 03:58 AM

I would take the trade and run...

bicismith · 14 December 2011, 04:00 AM

That's what I'm hoping to do! Awaiting the answer to a few questions advised here then it'll probably be a green light.

dooder202 · 14 December 2011, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Naples09

Make the trade. Not a fan of PAM's and the GMT is a classic.

CDNWatchNut · 14 December 2011, 05:28 AM

it sounds like quite a fair trade based on your value assessment of your PAM, so if it's all legit and in the condition you want, I'd say go for it.

Chipmunk · 14 December 2011, 05:31 AM

Go for it.

Mickey® · 14 December 2011, 05:32 AM

Depending on condition of GMT 4k could be high...

Dan Pierce · 14 December 2011, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

if it sings - trade !

Bingo, Sinko!

dP

bicismith · 14 December 2011, 05:39 AM

The photos I have seen make it appear like its not been worn for the majority of its existence or it was recently overhauled which I've been informed is unknown.

dddrees · 14 December 2011, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

If it's in excellent condition and keeping good time then I would. Obviously I'd make sure everything about it is 100% legit and you trust the other party. And as someone else mentioned, see if you can get the service history, how many previous owners, etc... You don't want a stolen serial numbered watch!

If all that is good then green light all the way. You've even said it yourself, it's the watch you've always wanted... well then what are you waiting for? :)

Make sure you check the jubilee bracelet and ensure it isn't stretched to bad.

MoBe · 14 December 2011, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bicismith

I have a trade I'm working on for a gmt master dated to ~1990. It's in excellent condition and runs well.

I'm considering trading my nearly new pam380 for it which I value around 3800-4000 trade.

The Rolex has a jubilee bracelet and is basically the watch I've always wanted.

What would you do??

Just make sure the trader is legit and be sure to ask all the questions you can before completing the deal.If you start getting vague implausible answers to any of your questions dig deeper and if things start to feel off then walk away.Better to let one get away than end up with a problem.

Good luck!

In case you`re wondering,I`d make that trade in a heartbeat if I had a 380 and the trader was legit.

Rags · 14 December 2011, 07:16 AM

I would always go for the rolex..Just not a Pam fan at all...

rulessapt · 14 December 2011, 08:23 AM

Sean,
A GMT with papers is always worth a little more and easier to sell, if you decide to flip it as quickly as the 380.
BTW I'd love a 1675 one day, or a 16700. Nowhere near the bulk of the Panerai.

The old adage of "buy the seller, not the watch" also holds true.
Good fortune to you with the deal mate.
Cheers
Richard

bicismith · 14 December 2011, 08:29 AM

it looks like it's a done deal. I've kept my eye out nearly constantly for a jubilee GMT and it finally landed.

Looks like next week I'll have a new watch. We shall see if this one remains in the stable for longer than the Panerai!

When I first started looking for a nice watch this July I had my heart set on a rolex, originally the current GMT, but I felt it was just too much watch for me so started eyeing the milgauss and exp II. Then I caught the Panerai bug and now it's back to square one...

i think this one is a keeper!

Mr. K · 14 December 2011, 08:34 AM

Good move. Enjoy

DDG · 14 December 2011, 09:26 AM

I should have read the post earlier. I have a 1990 "E" series with a Jubilee Im thinking about selling. I bought it new & wore it about 6 mos & put it up. Never been opened up, serviced, or refinished.

14 December 2011, 02:40 AM	#1
bicismith "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Sean Location: New York Watch: 249 & SD Posts: 176	Trade advice requested I have a trade I'm working on for a gmt master dated to ~1990. It's in excellent condition and runs well. I'm considering trading my nearly new pam380 for it which I value around 3800-4000 trade. The Rolex has a jubilee bracelet and is basically the watch I've always wanted. What would you do??

14 December 2011, 05:31 AM	#18
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Go for it. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

14 December 2011, 07:16 AM	#24
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I would always go for the rolex..Just not a Pam fan at all... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

14 December 2011, 02:43 AM	#2
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Make the trade. Not a fan of PAM's and the GMT is a classic.

14 December 2011, 02:47 AM	#4
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	I would NOT

14 December 2011, 02:48 AM	#5
bicismith "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Sean Location: New York Watch: 249 & SD Posts: 176	The Rolex has no box or papers either

14 December 2011, 02:51 AM	#7
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Just do your research if no papers. Make sure everything is correct.

14 December 2011, 02:52 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	these are pretty different watches....i guess, if you've always wanted a 20-year old GMT, why not go for it? you'll enjoy it more. might want to check the service record, i suppose, or you might find yourself with a pretty hefty bill.

14 December 2011, 02:52 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If it's a straight trade, take it and run!

14 December 2011, 03:00 AM	#11
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Trade it GMT's are great and with a jubilee even better

14 December 2011, 03:30 AM	#13
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	If it's in excellent condition and keeping good time then I would. Obviously I'd make sure everything about it is 100% legit and you trust the other party. And as someone else mentioned, see if you can get the service history, how many previous owners, etc... You don't want a stolen serial numbered watch! If all that is good then green light all the way. You've even said it yourself, it's the watch you've always wanted... well then what are you waiting for? :)

14 December 2011, 03:58 AM	#14
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would take the trade and run...

14 December 2011, 04:00 AM	#15
bicismith "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Sean Location: New York Watch: 249 & SD Posts: 176	That's what I'm hoping to do! Awaiting the answer to a few questions advised here then it'll probably be a green light.

14 December 2011, 05:28 AM	#17
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	it sounds like quite a fair trade based on your value assessment of your PAM, so if it's all legit and in the condition you want, I'd say go for it.

14 December 2011, 05:32 AM	#19
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Depending on condition of GMT 4k could be high...

14 December 2011, 05:39 AM	#21
bicismith "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Sean Location: New York Watch: 249 & SD Posts: 176	The photos I have seen make it appear like its not been worn for the majority of its existence or it was recently overhauled which I've been informed is unknown.

14 December 2011, 08:23 AM	#25
rulessapt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: richard Location: Tasmania Watch: u c Posts: 514	Sean, A GMT with papers is always worth a little more and easier to sell, if you decide to flip it as quickly as the 380. BTW I'd love a 1675 one day, or a 16700. Nowhere near the bulk of the Panerai. The old adage of "buy the seller, not the watch" also holds true. Good fortune to you with the deal mate. Cheers Richard

14 December 2011, 08:29 AM	#26
bicismith "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Sean Location: New York Watch: 249 & SD Posts: 176	it looks like it's a done deal. I've kept my eye out nearly constantly for a jubilee GMT and it finally landed. Looks like next week I'll have a new watch. We shall see if this one remains in the stable for longer than the Panerai! When I first started looking for a nice watch this July I had my heart set on a rolex, originally the current GMT, but I felt it was just too much watch for me so started eyeing the milgauss and exp II. Then I caught the Panerai bug and now it's back to square one... i think this one is a keeper!

14 December 2011, 08:34 AM	#27
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,074	Good move. Enjoy

14 December 2011, 09:26 AM	#28
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	I should have read the post earlier. I have a 1990 "E" series with a Jubilee Im thinking about selling. I bought it new & wore it about 6 mos & put it up. Never been opened up, serviced, or refinished.

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