ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

ROLEXELOR · 13 July 2013, 06:46 AM

Not long time ago I bought a Rolex Explorer II 42mm polar. Right now I only have two watches, Explorer and Deep Sea, the DSSD is my favorite one.

Long time ago, I had a Breitling B1 Super Quartz, I loved it but was obly 30 meters...

So here is the thing, do you think I'll do right if I sell the Explorer and buy the new Breitling Avenger 2 Chrono (grey/brown dial) with bracelet and maybe later leather and rubber.

If I do that, I'll keep more than 1k € in my pocket, but I don't do it thinking in money.

I like the Breitling for few reasons:

Date

Steel

300 meters

Crhono that can be used underwater

Date

Possibility to change straps (with Rolex I will not do it, I don't feel good)

Really important, INDEPENDENT BRAND!

Is that a watch for a hardly use?

Best regards

steveclocks · 13 July 2013, 06:54 AM

I think it's a super idea.
I have the breitling super avenger, it's a brilliant watch.
To be honest the rolex explorer series doesn't really do it for me.
So yes, I would agree with you completely my friend

Go for it !

ROLEXELOR · 13 July 2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveclocks

I think it's a super idea.
I have the breitling super avenger, it's a brilliant watch.
To be honest the rolex explorer series doesn't really do it for me.
So yes, I would agree with you completely my friend

Go for it !

Thank you for your comment.

I'm looking now for prices, I'm impressed...

The price they offer me in Spain is 5000€uros, - 20% disccount and later... cause my wife is from Russia, I can get the 21% tax, so the price will be around 3300€ or so.

In USA the price is already like this. Maybe I should go to USA with this 1K+ € that I'll have and buy there the watch and enjoy some wines in California.

I don't know, I should think very well about this. I know that If tired of a Rolex, easy I can sell it and don't lose money or don't lose much. If I'll be tired of that Breitling,

some €uros... The hardest thing, I will not find this watch in the shops in Spain, I'm sure. I mean, I will not find it to take a look first before to buy it.

Best regards

steveclocks · 13 July 2013, 07:11 AM

maybe some pics to convince you?

with leather strap

steveclocks · 13 July 2013, 07:16 AM

and on the bracelet

ROLEXELOR · 13 July 2013, 07:29 AM

Thank you for the photos.

This all black looks amazing! But if finally I'll buy it, I'll go for the new grey that looks like brown to me (DO YOU THINK IT'S GREY????). Maybe with a ZULU strap will look pure tactic watch.

I should think about it. It's a nice watch, that's for sure.

AK797 · 14 July 2013, 10:08 AM

I would, Avenger is much nicer and more complex than the Exp2.

Urosfan · 15 July 2013, 09:55 PM

Keep the explorer and save for the avenger

Lew Archer · 8 August 2013, 01:52 PM

I would keep the Explorer and sell the the Deepsea...

Al1969 · 15 August 2013, 07:48 AM

Keep both Rolex watches and save to fund the Breitling.

GB-man · 15 August 2013, 03:38 PM

Tough call but my thoughts are that if you are even considering trading off one of your watches, you might as well do it. If you really liked it, you would not be contemplating it. I have a super avenger that has not seen my wrist in nearly a year. I fell in love with it at the AD a few years ago. It looks and feels substantial on the wrist. Lately my taste has been for watches in the 40-42mm range. To bring it full circle I think I am going to sell it to fund something else! Get what you want!

ROLEXELOR · 15 August 2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I would, Avenger is much nicer and more complex than the Exp2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urosfan

Keep the explorer and save for the avenger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew Archer

I would keep the Explorer and sell the the Deepsea...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

Keep both Rolex watches and save to fund the Breitling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjspark

Tough call but my thoughts are that if you are even considering trading off one of your watches, you might as well do it. If you really liked it, you would not be contemplating it. I have a super avenger that has not seen my wrist in nearly a year. I fell in love with it at the AD a few years ago. It looks and feels substantial on the wrist. Lately my taste has been for watches in the 40-42mm range. To bring it full circle I think I am going to sell it to fund something else! Get what you want!

Thank you very much for your help

Finally I decided to trade the Explorer for a Panerai 422 and save some money for the Avenger.

Regards

SearChart · 15 August 2013, 08:22 PM

You could do that, but if you change your mind again in say 2 years time you're going to sell that breitling for a lot less.

beshannon · 15 August 2013, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urosfan

Keep the explorer and save for the avenger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al1969

Keep both Rolex watches and save to fund the Breitling.

I see you have made up your mind but I would not sell the Explorer

ROLEXELOR · 16 August 2013, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

You could do that, but if you change your mind again in say 2 years time you're going to sell that breitling for a lot less.

Well, I'm the kind of persob who buys the watches and if after some timei feel that the watch is not for me, I sell it.

Inknow you I can lose money, but for.me watches are a hobby not an investment.

Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I see you have made up your mind but I would not sell the Explorer

I will sell it. I want to have Panerai again. After some time let's see... hehe

Best regards

SixPak · 16 August 2013, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEXELOR

Thank you for the photos.

This all black looks amazing! But if finally I'll buy it, I'll go for the new grey that looks like brown to me (DO YOU THINK IT'S GREY????). Maybe with a ZULU strap will look pure tactic watch.

I should think about it. It's a nice watch, that's for sure.

The Breitling you showed is the new Avenger II with the tungsten grey dial which I think looks great. It has a slightly smaller case than the original Avenger (43mm vs 45) and also less thick as well.

steveclocks · 16 August 2013, 03:21 AM

ROLEXELOR, do post some pics of the result/what you have decided !
looking forward to ii. Don't ever sell the DSSD it's such a marvellous watch!

ROLEXELOR · 16 August 2013, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveclocks

ROLEXELOR, do post some pics of the result/what you have decided !
looking forward to ii. Don't ever sell the DSSD it's such a marvellous watch!

I'll post some pics soon I hope. First the Explorer should go out.

And no, I'll never will sell the DSSD. The DSSD will be with me forever!

13 July 2013, 06:46 AM	#1
ROLEXELOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spaniard inRussia Posts: 989	Should I? Not long time ago I bought a Rolex Explorer II 42mm polar. Right now I only have two watches, Explorer and Deep Sea, the DSSD is my favorite one. Long time ago, I had a Breitling B1 Super Quartz, I loved it but was obly 30 meters... So here is the thing, do you think I'll do right if I sell the Explorer and buy the new Breitling Avenger 2 Chrono (grey/brown dial) with bracelet and maybe later leather and rubber. If I do that, I'll keep more than 1k € in my pocket, but I don't do it thinking in money. I like the Breitling for few reasons: Date Steel 300 meters Crhono that can be used underwater Date Possibility to change straps (with Rolex I will not do it, I don't feel good) Really important, INDEPENDENT BRAND! Is that a watch for a hardly use? Best regards

13 July 2013, 07:29 AM	#6
ROLEXELOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spaniard inRussia Posts: 989	Thank you for the photos. This all black looks amazing! But if finally I'll buy it, I'll go for the new grey that looks like brown to me (DO YOU THINK IT'S GREY????). Maybe with a ZULU strap will look pure tactic watch. I should think about it. It's a nice watch, that's for sure. Attached Images

15 August 2013, 07:48 AM	#10
Al1969 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,651	Keep both Rolex watches and save to fund the Breitling. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

13 July 2013, 06:54 AM	#2
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	I think it's a super idea. I have the breitling super avenger, it's a brilliant watch. To be honest the rolex explorer series doesn't really do it for me. So yes, I would agree with you completely my friend Go for it !

13 July 2013, 07:11 AM	#4
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	maybe some pics to convince you? with leather strap

13 July 2013, 07:16 AM	#5
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	and on the bracelet

14 July 2013, 10:08 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I would, Avenger is much nicer and more complex than the Exp2.

15 July 2013, 09:55 PM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,403	Keep the explorer and save for the avenger

8 August 2013, 01:52 PM	#9
Lew Archer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: L.A., Calif. Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,220	I would keep the Explorer and sell the the Deepsea...

15 August 2013, 03:38 PM	#11
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,533	Tough call but my thoughts are that if you are even considering trading off one of your watches, you might as well do it. If you really liked it, you would not be contemplating it. I have a super avenger that has not seen my wrist in nearly a year. I fell in love with it at the AD a few years ago. It looks and feels substantial on the wrist. Lately my taste has been for watches in the 40-42mm range. To bring it full circle I think I am going to sell it to fund something else! Get what you want!

16 August 2013, 03:21 AM	#17
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	ROLEXELOR, do post some pics of the result/what you have decided ! looking forward to ii. Don't ever sell the DSSD it's such a marvellous watch!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)