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Zoomerang · 16 July 2019, 03:36 AM

So I have been searching for a discontinued GMT LN and the gray premiums are in the 20%-40% over MSPR.

I have a potential trade of an Explorer II plus Omega SMPc with blue dial plus $2k on my end for a BNIB 116710LN.

Would you do it or wait to see if they release a 126710LN in an upcoming Basel?

beshannon · 16 July 2019, 03:44 AM

What makes you think that anything released at Basel would be available?

No, I would keep what you have as you have a GMT and a dive watch, better all around.

NikoSakellis · 16 July 2019, 03:46 AM

If you like the gmt-c LN then I would go ahead and do it. Without being able to predict exactly what the future holds if you get what you like you will not have regrets.

Zoomerang · 16 July 2019, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

What makes you think that anything released at Basel would be available?

No, I would keep what you have as you have a GMT and a dive watch, better all around.

Good point about availability (or lack of). I just had an AD tell me that if I spend $30k+ on a PM piece and I can have a BLNR Or BLRO.

herts9 · 16 July 2019, 04:11 AM

I wouldn't only because I remember routinely passing on LN GMT's for 7500 6 months ago

RHIII · 16 July 2019, 04:14 AM

Not a chance.

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Pauln · 16 July 2019, 04:14 AM

Noooo.

crazymcmichael · 16 July 2019, 04:17 AM

Dont! Explorer 2 is warming up in the market i think ymyou will regret this deal. What ref exp2?

Easy E · 16 July 2019, 04:21 AM

Not even a little chance. Even if you like the GMT that is bad math.

turborolex · 16 July 2019, 04:22 AM

No, I give it

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Stevec14 · 16 July 2019, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomerang

Good point about availability (or lack of). I just had an AD tell me that if I spend $30k+ on a PM piece and I can have a BLNR Or BLRO.

Do you actually want a PM piece?

For me, I wouldn’t do that trade. What you have covers a lot of bases.

sillo · 16 July 2019, 04:58 AM

Just curious, which Explorer II? 16570 or 216570?

I don't think I would do that. I'd rather have those two watches than that one.

Zoomerang · 16 July 2019, 05:04 AM

Sorry it’s a 216570 black dial. I had a choice of polar and black and really liked the black dial.

Zoomerang · 16 July 2019, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevec14

Do you actually want a PM piece?

For me, I wouldn’t do that trade. What you have covers a lot of bases.

I’m not interested in a PM piece let alone a PM piece at MSRP!

Al1969 · 16 July 2019, 05:15 AM

I’m for keeping what you have.

Gerardus · 16 July 2019, 05:20 AM

No, no and no.

SpeakWithMichael · 16 July 2019, 05:23 AM

Without knowing the condition of your ExpII and Omega, if they are in like new condition, I think it's a touch high on the out of pocket cash (by 500 or so, possibly 750). If they're several years old and the condition is good but not excellent, I'd do it. But do consider the GMT is a dressier sports watch in comparison to your existing pieces, and that the dial is not as easily readable as quickly and easily as the the ExpII or the Omega. The polished center links are also scratch magnets. I'd try to negotiate the cash down a bit and buy a rubber strap with the savings. You won't get many more opportunities to buy a 116710LN. I would do the trade considering these factors.

Zoomerang · 16 July 2019, 05:40 AM

Thanks all. I decided to keep the Explorer II since it's in like new condition (being from March 2019). Will sell the Omega SMPc since I'm expecting a SD43 in a couple(?) months.

As much as I like the GMT LN, I think that train has left the station for me.

nickxtsui · 16 July 2019, 06:24 AM

very nice

Pauln · 16 July 2019, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomerang

Thanks all. I decided to keep the Explorer II since it's in like new condition (being from March 2019). Will sell the Omega SMPc since I'm expecting a SD43 in a couple(?) months.

As much as I like the GMT LN, I think that train has left the station for me.

Great decision

101031-28 · 16 July 2019, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomerang

Thanks all. I decided to keep the Explorer II since it's in like new condition (being from March 2019). Will sell the Omega SMPc since I'm expecting a SD43 in a couple(?) months.

As much as I like the GMT LN, I think that train has left the station for me.

schoolboy · 16 July 2019, 07:33 AM

I wouldn’t do it.

jsausley · 16 July 2019, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomerang

So I have been searching for a discontinued GMT LN and the gray premiums are in the 20%-40% over MSPR.

I have a potential trade of an Explorer II plus Omega SMPc with blue dial plus $2k on my end for a BNIB 116710LN.

Would you do it or wait to see if they release a 126710LN in an upcoming Basel?

LN will probably be back eventually, Rolex is just cashing in on Pepsi/BLNR hype.

I doubt it will come in 2020 but maybe 2021 or 2022, with minor updates.

I'd keep the watches you have. Explorer II can be worth $6-7k, SMP is probably $2-3k, and $2k in cash puts you right at $11-12k and for that you could just buy that LN. Seems like the deal isn't in your benefit.

16 July 2019, 03:36 AM	#1
Zoomerang 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 582	Would you do it? Exp II+Omega SMPc for 116710LN So I have been searching for a discontinued GMT LN and the gray premiums are in the 20%-40% over MSPR. I have a potential trade of an Explorer II plus Omega SMPc with blue dial plus $2k on my end for a BNIB 116710LN. Would you do it or wait to see if they release a 126710LN in an upcoming Basel?

16 July 2019, 03:44 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	What makes you think that anything released at Basel would be available? No, I would keep what you have as you have a GMT and a dive watch, better all around. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

16 July 2019, 04:22 AM	#10
turborolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: H. Location: USA Posts: 567	No, I give it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ current collection: Patek 5712, Patek 5726 (white), Patek 5990, Patek 5524G, Rolex 116500 (white & black), AP 26331ST (Blue).

16 July 2019, 04:58 AM	#12
sillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Sean Location: NY Watch: 5 Digit Posts: 2,840	Just curious, which Explorer II? 16570 or 216570? I don't think I would do that. I'd rather have those two watches than that one. __________________ 14060 \| 16570 \| 16600 \| 16700 \| 16800 \| 79260 @TheGMTHand

16 July 2019, 05:15 AM	#15
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,638	I’m for keeping what you have. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

16 July 2019, 03:46 AM	#3
NikoSakellis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 32	If you like the gmt-c LN then I would go ahead and do it. Without being able to predict exactly what the future holds if you get what you like you will not have regrets.

16 July 2019, 04:11 AM	#5
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	I wouldn't only because I remember routinely passing on LN GMT's for 7500 6 months ago

16 July 2019, 04:14 AM	#6
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Not a chance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2019, 04:14 AM	#7
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Noooo.

16 July 2019, 04:17 AM	#8
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Dont! Explorer 2 is warming up in the market i think ymyou will regret this deal. What ref exp2?

16 July 2019, 04:21 AM	#9
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,039	Not even a little chance. Even if you like the GMT that is bad math.

16 July 2019, 05:04 AM	#13
Zoomerang 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 582	Sorry it’s a 216570 black dial. I had a choice of polar and black and really liked the black dial.

16 July 2019, 05:20 AM	#16
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	No, no and no. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

16 July 2019, 05:23 AM	#17
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,756	Without knowing the condition of your ExpII and Omega, if they are in like new condition, I think it's a touch high on the out of pocket cash (by 500 or so, possibly 750). If they're several years old and the condition is good but not excellent, I'd do it. But do consider the GMT is a dressier sports watch in comparison to your existing pieces, and that the dial is not as easily readable as quickly and easily as the the ExpII or the Omega. The polished center links are also scratch magnets. I'd try to negotiate the cash down a bit and buy a rubber strap with the savings. You won't get many more opportunities to buy a 116710LN. I would do the trade considering these factors.

16 July 2019, 05:40 AM	#18
Zoomerang 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 582	Thanks all. I decided to keep the Explorer II since it's in like new condition (being from March 2019). Will sell the Omega SMPc since I'm expecting a SD43 in a couple(?) months. As much as I like the GMT LN, I think that train has left the station for me.

16 July 2019, 06:24 AM	#19
nickxtsui "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: US Watch: 36mm white OP Posts: 13	very nice

16 July 2019, 07:33 AM	#22
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I wouldn’t do it.

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