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airchitect · 27 September 2016, 04:10 AM

So I still enjoy my Exp II (bought sept 14) but now that I have my BLNR (apr 16) it seems a bit unwieldy. I find myself wanting to wear the BLNR more. Anyway, I'm thinking of trading the EXP on a new 34mm red grape OP for my wife. Obviously, I will get a great piece for her and some coin in my pocket....but will I regret it? Its the same stupid question a most of us ask at some point and I'm only egged on further by my 5yr old who wants daddy to get the "green watch" or "da blue and red one". Letting my kids have a say in my collection sure makes things fun :-)

JP Chestnut · 27 September 2016, 04:37 AM

Could be the new watch honeymoon. Could be that the exporer isn't your thing (I can't stand the 42mm version). Only you can be sure.

traf · 27 September 2016, 04:38 AM

Do it, buy it back later if you miss it. Also, it's more fun when you share

Me and the wife

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dabbotjordan · 27 September 2016, 04:39 AM

Get the wife the grape OP.Once she is has one the path is clear for you to buy as many as you want in the future!

dcarrer0 · 27 September 2016, 04:55 AM

Pics of watch you are selling or may trade?

airchitect · 27 September 2016, 05:29 AM

Here's the current pair. I wish I could get the wife to wear a 40mm but no dice.

ernie2 · 27 September 2016, 05:32 AM

I traded up my Exp2 to a BLNR and have no regrets. BLNR is essential the Exp2+ a more robust bezel. I do not miss my Exp2 a single bit

watchwatcher · 27 September 2016, 05:41 AM

I actually did that same trade in reverse...never really warmed up to the BLNR. I found the EXP2 to be a breath of fresh air, with no ceramic bezel, a little bigger size, and that luscious orange hand against the black.

Your picture makes me think what a great pair you have...kind of the best of both worlds, so to speak. I wouldn't let it go. You're going to take a loss unless you get some extraordinary deal.

And the kicker...unless your wife is a watch nut, the amount of money you'd spend on a Rolex might be better served on some sort of other jewelry.

pigman08 · 27 September 2016, 07:41 AM

Trade the Exp II... There's a lot to be said for a selfless act that puts your wife first...

to you both.

aekdb · 27 September 2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I actually did that same trade in reverse...never really warmed up to the BLNR. I found the EXP2 to be a breath of fresh air, with no ceramic bezel, a little bigger size, and that luscious orange hand against the black.

Your picture makes me think what a great pair you have...kind of the best of both worlds, so to speak. I wouldn't let it go. You're going to take a loss unless you get some extraordinary deal.

And the kicker...unless your wife is a watch nut, the amount of money you'd spend on a Rolex might be better served on some sort of other jewelry.

I am in this same boat. I bought the blnr prior to the purchase of my explorer II, I have never worn my blnr and wear the explorer II almost daily now.

traf · 27 September 2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aekdb

I am in this same boat. I bought the blnr prior to the purchase of my explorer II, I have never worn my blnr and wear the explorer II almost daily now.

Hang on, you mean to tell us that you bought a BLNR and have NEVER worn it EVER??

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AK797 · 27 September 2016, 08:41 AM

I feel you as the GMT/Sub feels better on my wrist than the Exp2 and if your wife will love you for the watch then go for it, but as Larry says there may be other things she prizes ahead of a Rolex and you may then be able to keep the Exp2 too.

airchitect · 27 September 2016, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys, but I fear my trusty AD's buyer may be trying to lowball me a bit on it....we will see.

LuminousMaximus · 27 September 2016, 09:46 AM

Is your wife really interested in an older Grape watch? Or, are you hoping she doesn't wear it much so you can, "borrow" it once in a while...?

We really need to hear from her perspective before we can make a warranted call.

Dr. Sams corner is now open

Hodog16 · 27 September 2016, 11:48 AM

If your wife has her eye on the OP then I'd make the move for sure. It gives you coin in your pocket, makes the wife happy, and leaves you with some brownie points which you can later turn into a second Rolex that may catch your fancy down the road.

I too listened to my 7 year old concerning watches and that's how I ended up with a YG DD 40

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rolexnub · 27 September 2016, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aekdb

I am in this same boat. I bought the blnr prior to the purchase of my explorer II, I have never worn my blnr and wear the explorer II almost daily now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by traf

Hang on, you mean to tell us that you bought a BLNR and have NEVER worn it EVER??

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Perhaps he plans on selling it with stickers on or he just needs a wrist shot for his TRF avatar.

Ruud Van Driver · 27 September 2016, 03:53 PM

Might still be honeymoon period. I wore my BLNR yesterday for the first time in over two months. I've been completely disinterested in any of my Rolexes since picking up my two Panerais at the end of July.

I know it's only temporary though............

Isn't it?

1William · 27 September 2016, 09:10 PM

I would take pause for a few minutes and see if the honeymoon phase sticks. I would not trade on a watch for the wife as I believe you will lose too much on the flip. In the end if she is not a watch person you will be out a watch and have to come up with more cash for a second purchase.

brandrea · 27 September 2016, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Might still be honeymoon period. I wore my BLNR yesterday for the first time in over two months. I've been completely disinterested in any of my Rolexes since picking up my two Panerais at the end of July.

I know it's only temporary though............

Isn't it?

You've been keeping quite a pace

I'm in the same boat as you, albeit moving much more slowly ... Next on my reader is a Panerai.

Ragna · 27 September 2016, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airchitect

Here's the current pair. I wish I could get the wife to wear a 40mm but no dice.

Dont sell. Dont trade.

Save and get one for her.

Then get another one for you.

Thats how the collection moves forward.

sutats · 27 September 2016, 09:20 PM

Don't ever forget, happy wife, happy life.

Ruud Van Driver · 28 September 2016, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

You've been keeping quite a pace

I'm in the same boat as you, albeit moving much more slowly ... Next on my reader is a Panerai.

I'm about to pull the trigger on another and my wife said exactly that; I'm buying another reference before I've had a chance to properly enjoy the ones I have. Six watches in less than two years? I think she's not wrong

27 September 2016, 04:10 AM	#1
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Should I sell/trade? So I still enjoy my Exp II (bought sept 14) but now that I have my BLNR (apr 16) it seems a bit unwieldy. I find myself wanting to wear the BLNR more. Anyway, I'm thinking of trading the EXP on a new 34mm red grape OP for my wife. Obviously, I will get a great piece for her and some coin in my pocket....but will I regret it? Its the same stupid question a most of us ask at some point and I'm only egged on further by my 5yr old who wants daddy to get the "green watch" or "da blue and red one". Letting my kids have a say in my collection sure makes things fun :-)

27 September 2016, 09:46 AM	#14
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Is your wife really interested in an older Grape watch? Or, are you hoping she doesn't wear it much so you can, "borrow" it once in a while...? We really need to hear from her perspective before we can make a warranted call. Dr. Sams corner is now open __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

27 September 2016, 03:53 PM	#17
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Might still be honeymoon period. I wore my BLNR yesterday for the first time in over two months. I've been completely disinterested in any of my Rolexes since picking up my two Panerais at the end of July. I know it's only temporary though............ Isn't it? __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 September 2016, 09:20 PM	#21
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	Don't ever forget, happy wife, happy life. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

27 September 2016, 04:37 AM	#2
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Could be the new watch honeymoon. Could be that the exporer isn't your thing (I can't stand the 42mm version). Only you can be sure.

27 September 2016, 04:38 AM	#3
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Do it, buy it back later if you miss it. Also, it's more fun when you share Me and the wife Sent from my  iPhone 7 using Tapatalk

27 September 2016, 04:39 AM	#4
dabbotjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: Nice Watch: Rolex Posts: 752	Get the wife the grape OP.Once she is has one the path is clear for you to buy as many as you want in the future!

27 September 2016, 04:55 AM	#5
dcarrer0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Mt. Vernon, KY Posts: 61	Pics of watch you are selling or may trade?

27 September 2016, 05:29 AM	#6
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Here's the current pair. I wish I could get the wife to wear a 40mm but no dice.

27 September 2016, 05:32 AM	#7
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	I traded up my Exp2 to a BLNR and have no regrets. BLNR is essential the Exp2+ a more robust bezel. I do not miss my Exp2 a single bit

27 September 2016, 05:41 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	I actually did that same trade in reverse...never really warmed up to the BLNR. I found the EXP2 to be a breath of fresh air, with no ceramic bezel, a little bigger size, and that luscious orange hand against the black. Your picture makes me think what a great pair you have...kind of the best of both worlds, so to speak. I wouldn't let it go. You're going to take a loss unless you get some extraordinary deal. And the kicker...unless your wife is a watch nut, the amount of money you'd spend on a Rolex might be better served on some sort of other jewelry.

27 September 2016, 07:41 AM	#9
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 452	Trade the Exp II... There's a lot to be said for a selfless act that puts your wife first... to you both.

27 September 2016, 08:41 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I feel you as the GMT/Sub feels better on my wrist than the Exp2 and if your wife will love you for the watch then go for it, but as Larry says there may be other things she prizes ahead of a Rolex and you may then be able to keep the Exp2 too.

27 September 2016, 09:23 AM	#13
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	Thanks for the feedback guys, but I fear my trusty AD's buyer may be trying to lowball me a bit on it....we will see.

27 September 2016, 11:48 AM	#15
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,794	If your wife has her eye on the OP then I'd make the move for sure. It gives you coin in your pocket, makes the wife happy, and leaves you with some brownie points which you can later turn into a second Rolex that may catch your fancy down the road. I too listened to my 7 year old concerning watches and that's how I ended up with a YG DD 40 .

27 September 2016, 09:10 PM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,610	I would take pause for a few minutes and see if the honeymoon phase sticks. I would not trade on a watch for the wife as I believe you will lose too much on the flip. In the end if she is not a watch person you will be out a watch and have to come up with more cash for a second purchase.

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