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Tuckett1965 · 26 July 2015, 02:26 PM

TFR,
I am interested in a Rolex GMT Rootbeer. I own a Sub that I was planning to trade in and pay the difference for a nice newer GMT II. But recently I have seen a number of mid 80s GMTs that are within range of buying without the trade so I can have both. Of course that will cost me a few thousand more, but have 2 vs 1 in the end.
What do you think, one newer GMT II or two watches newer Sub and 1980s GMT. I am more tipping towards the 1980s GMT and keeping my Sub as well. But I don't know enough about the older models to know if this is a good move or bad move and get with newer GMT and trade in current Sub. My current Sub is roughly a 2008 model, so not that old for a Rolex for sure.

Any thoughts surely appreciated.

Mark

Lpugliese · 26 July 2015, 03:16 PM

thats a hard one

nativetexan · 26 July 2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lpugliese

thats a hard one

HogwldFLTR · 26 July 2015, 03:53 PM

Which do you like better should be the question; personally I like the character of the older watches over most of the new ones. You need to make that decision and then follow the path which that leads you. I will say that if it has the root beer dial and insert that is a killer watch. 1980s watches have tritium dials and won't have a useful lume if that matters to you. Also not knowing the service history of the watch could be a drawback. Also does it have papers with it? There are a lot of questions which need to be answered on the decision, imho.

zama · 26 July 2015, 03:57 PM

My root beer was one of the last made, I think they are an awesome watch, I would look for a nice root beer and keep your sub, they are different watches and most of the root beers have a jubilee bracelet, if you can manage to get a 1675 nipple dial root beer for a good price it will never lose money....... Even on a leather strap they are an awesome piece.

TempoKing · 26 July 2015, 08:00 PM

I would have the two watches !

joe100 · 26 July 2015, 09:08 PM

I have a TT GMT and love it

Wllnv19 · 26 July 2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TempoKing

I would have the two watches !

This!

Matt748 · 26 July 2015, 09:59 PM

Keep the sub and buy the root beer.

DCgator · 27 July 2015, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt748

Keep the sub and buy the root beer.

Yes, this! /\

26 July 2015, 02:26 PM	#1
Tuckett1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: santa monica Posts: 5	Looking for opinions TFR, I am interested in a Rolex GMT Rootbeer. I own a Sub that I was planning to trade in and pay the difference for a nice newer GMT II. But recently I have seen a number of mid 80s GMTs that are within range of buying without the trade so I can have both. Of course that will cost me a few thousand more, but have 2 vs 1 in the end. What do you think, one newer GMT II or two watches newer Sub and 1980s GMT. I am more tipping towards the 1980s GMT and keeping my Sub as well. But I don't know enough about the older models to know if this is a good move or bad move and get with newer GMT and trade in current Sub. My current Sub is roughly a 2008 model, so not that old for a Rolex for sure. Any thoughts surely appreciated. Mark

26 July 2015, 03:53 PM	#4
HogwldFLTR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,798	Which do you like better should be the question; personally I like the character of the older watches over most of the new ones. You need to make that decision and then follow the path which that leads you. I will say that if it has the root beer dial and insert that is a killer watch. 1980s watches have tritium dials and won't have a useful lume if that matters to you. Also not knowing the service history of the watch could be a drawback. Also does it have papers with it? There are a lot of questions which need to be answered on the decision, imho. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

26 July 2015, 03:57 PM	#5
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	My root beer was one of the last made, I think they are an awesome watch, I would look for a nice root beer and keep your sub, they are different watches and most of the root beers have a jubilee bracelet, if you can manage to get a 1675 nipple dial root beer for a good price it will never lose money....... Even on a leather strap they are an awesome piece. Attached Images __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

26 July 2015, 09:08 PM	#7
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I have a TT GMT and love it __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

26 July 2015, 03:16 PM	#2
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	thats a hard one

26 July 2015, 08:00 PM	#6
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,496	I would have the two watches !

26 July 2015, 09:59 PM	#9
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	Keep the sub and buy the root beer.

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