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thsiao · 30 December 2013, 10:49 AM

What would you do? I'm in a dilemma right now...

Option 1, trade a IWC plus $6000 for a TT SubC blue bezel.
Option 2, trade a IWC plus SS GMTc plus $13500 for a yellow gold GMT.

I'm having a hard time believing that a yellow gold GMT is worth a SS GMTc + a IWC + a TT SubC blue bezel + $3000. That's three watches plus $3000 cash or one yellow gold GMT!

Please help me reason this... Is the yellow gold GMT really worth it?

flyinbrian · 30 December 2013, 11:02 AM

To help you with your dilema you might want to state what IWC is in the mix?

beshannon · 30 December 2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by thsiao

Is the yellow gold GMT really worth it?

It is not to me. Same watch.

If you want gold then get it. If you want to trade/sell the IWC then do so.

Nothing to justify, it is a luxury purchase.

QueueCumber · 30 December 2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by thsiao

What would you do? I'm in a dilemma right now...

Option 1, trade a IWC plus $6000 for a TT SubC blue bezel.
Option 2, trade a IWC plus SS GMTc plus $13500 for a yellow gold GMT.

I'm having a hard time believing that a yellow gold GMT is worth a SS GMTc + a IWC + a TT SubC blue bezel + $3000. That's three watches plus $3000 cash or one yellow gold GMT!

Please help me reason this... Is the yellow gold GMT really worth it?

It's worth it to me...

kilyung · 30 December 2013, 11:04 AM

Hell yes!

AF_Rob · 30 December 2013, 11:24 AM

To me, gold is not practical. But, in this watch game we all play, what really is. I say if you want it, do it!

Lucky777 · 30 December 2013, 11:30 AM

YG GMTII is my favorite Rolex right now...hands down. I'd love to add one someday

GoodThings · 30 December 2013, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thsiao

What would you do? I'm in a dilemma right now...

Option 1, trade a IWC plus $6000 for a TT SubC blue bezel.
Option 2, trade a IWC plus SS GMTc plus $13500 for a yellow gold GMT.

I'm having a hard time believing that a yellow gold GMT is worth a SS GMTc + a IWC + a TT SubC blue bezel + $3000. That's three watches plus $3000 cash or one yellow gold GMT!

Please help me reason this... Is the yellow gold GMT really worth it?

If you want gold then nothing but gold will be satisfying for very long. I like solid gold more than steel. If I had a steel sub on my wrist I would continue to want a gold sub and chance losing money selling the steel sub.

peterock · 30 December 2013, 11:36 AM

Yes, it's worth it.. So fly!

toph · 30 December 2013, 11:38 AM

It is worth it some and not others. Value is a perception of sorts, and yours is what matters most.

Time Collector · 30 December 2013, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thsiao

What would you do? I'm in a dilemma right now...

Option 1, trade a IWC plus $6000 for a TT SubC blue bezel.
Option 2, trade a IWC plus SS GMTc plus $13500 for a yellow gold GMT.

I'm having a hard time believing that a yellow gold GMT is worth a SS GMTc + a IWC + a TT SubC blue bezel + $3000. That's three watches plus $3000 cash or one yellow gold GMT!

Please help me reason this... Is the yellow gold GMT really worth it?

If you no longer want those watches that you have mention that is one thing, but if you still like and wear them, I suggest that you save the money for the gold GMT and just add it to your collection.
I am looking at adding one by the end of this year myself.

SaddleSC · 30 December 2013, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

It is worth it some and not others. Value is a perception of sorts, and yours is what matters most.

x2 The gold pieces are aspirational models that some find worth the cost of admission...it sounds like the OP perceives more value in the watches he would have to trade...go with your gut. If it feels like the "wrong" time to upgrade, then continue to enjoy your collection as is.

anilzat · 30 December 2013, 11:49 AM

You could see buying a gold Rolex as an investment. :)

aquajoe · 30 December 2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

It's worth it to me...

I start drooling and slobbering every time I see that green dialed GMT. Love it, Q!

Viv Savage · 30 December 2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

It's worth it to me...

Me too!

toph · 30 December 2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by anilzat

You could see buying a gold Rolex as an investment. :)

Not a very good one though

SUPERDOC · 30 December 2013, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

x2 The gold pieces are aspirational models that some find worth the cost of admission...it sounds like the OP perceives more value in the watches he would have to trade...go with your gut. If it feels like the "wrong" time to upgrade, then continue to enjoy your collection as is.

Brilliant post...
"Price of admission" sums it up so well...
There is no other way to possibly 'justify' or rationalize such a thing...
It is what it is... A Rolex will always be worth more than the sum of its parts

zion_rasta · 30 December 2013, 11:55 AM

Justify?

If we ran our lives like we do business, then we would not have 80% of the stuff we have...

jvo300 · 30 December 2013, 12:01 PM

Nothing to rationalize. Either you want the gold model or you don't. There is nothing rational or value oriented when it comes to precious metal watches. If you still like the watches you propose trading, don't do it. For me, the answer is clear.

AK797 · 30 December 2013, 12:26 PM

When you consider a basic PP 5711 in SS costs more from a trusted seller LNIB than a gold GMTc then it doesn't seem that bad value at all for what you get. And at that price you will take a loss of only 10-15% on resale.

Chaching · 30 December 2013, 12:32 PM

yes it's worth it!

Soly20 · 30 December 2013, 12:40 PM

It's worth it for sure!

thsiao · 30 December 2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

When you consider a basic PP 5711 in SS costs more from a trusted seller LNIB than a gold GMTc then it doesn't seem that bad value at all for what you get. And at that price you will take a loss of only 10-15% on resale.

I like how you think. ;-).

richard371 · 30 December 2013, 01:02 PM

When it comes to gold here is how I think. Yellow is my least favorite color. Gold is heavy and soft and looks hideous on me as a white guy. It looks great on my asian, persian/indian, and hairy Italian friends. If I'm going to drop X amount of $ on a watch esp Rolex I would rather get the more durable and less flashy SS version and put the difference in gold bullion in the bank.

I love Rolex as a brand and as an amazing timepiece but gold just kills it for me.
Don't get me started on stones btw.

At the end of the day get what you like. I have many friends that love a gold Rolex. My father has a diamond gold jubilee presidential he wants to pass down to me in the future. He made me promise not to sell it and I won't . I will never wear it either.

vitalsignsrn · 30 December 2013, 01:12 PM

I don't have any clue how to answer your question. Im perfectly content with SS watches. My DJ does have a fluted bezel but it was purchased more for aesthetics for the watch and not that it was gold per se. I don't even want diamonds in my watches. I can put better quality diamonds to use on other parts of my body other than my wrist. Its all personal….

You have to make the decision if sacrificing what you need to sacrifice is worth it…. Best of luck to you.. :-D

codecow · 30 December 2013, 01:22 PM

The answer to your question is yes, it is worth it.

samsmart · 30 December 2013, 01:28 PM

GMT II All gold is tis

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

mr.president1 · 30 December 2013, 01:29 PM

Option 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love the GMT-Master II (116718LN) in yellow GOLD!

southtexas · 30 December 2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon;4630897

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Nothing to justify, it is a luxury purchase.

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This. To put it in other words, none of them are actually needed. If you are torn over the deal, that's your "inner you" telling you the same.

AAP8 · 30 December 2013, 01:50 PM

I am currently struggling with the same question ... I can't seem to reconcile getting 2 SS watches vs. 1 WG watch ... I don't know if I want gold or diversity ...

30 December 2013, 10:49 AM	#1
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,248	How to justify gold watch? What would you do? I'm in a dilemma right now... Option 1, trade a IWC plus $6000 for a TT SubC blue bezel. Option 2, trade a IWC plus SS GMTc plus $13500 for a yellow gold GMT. I'm having a hard time believing that a yellow gold GMT is worth a SS GMTc + a IWC + a TT SubC blue bezel + $3000. That's three watches plus $3000 cash or one yellow gold GMT! Please help me reason this... Is the yellow gold GMT really worth it? __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

30 December 2013, 11:38 AM	#10
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	It is worth it some and not others. Value is a perception of sorts, and yours is what matters most. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

30 December 2013, 11:55 AM	#18
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Justify? If we ran our lives like we do business, then we would not have 80% of the stuff we have... __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

30 December 2013, 01:28 PM	#27
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	GMT II All gold is tis Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2 Last edited by Welshwatchman; 31 December 2013 at 06:39 AM..

30 December 2013, 01:29 PM	#28
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Option 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the GMT-Master II (116718LN) in yellow GOLD! __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

30 December 2013, 11:02 AM	#2
flyinbrian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: AZ Watch: Rolex Posts: 860	To help you with your dilema you might want to state what IWC is in the mix?

30 December 2013, 11:04 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Hell yes!

30 December 2013, 11:24 AM	#6
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,667	To me, gold is not practical. But, in this watch game we all play, what really is. I say if you want it, do it!

30 December 2013, 11:30 AM	#7
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	YG GMTII is my favorite Rolex right now...hands down. I'd love to add one someday

30 December 2013, 11:36 AM	#9
peterock "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA Posts: 3	Yes, it's worth it.. So fly!

30 December 2013, 11:49 AM	#13
anilzat Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: John Williams Location: Alaska outback Watch: GMT Posts: 1,051	You could see buying a gold Rolex as an investment. :)

30 December 2013, 12:01 PM	#19
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	Nothing to rationalize. Either you want the gold model or you don't. There is nothing rational or value oriented when it comes to precious metal watches. If you still like the watches you propose trading, don't do it. For me, the answer is clear.

30 December 2013, 12:26 PM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	When you consider a basic PP 5711 in SS costs more from a trusted seller LNIB than a gold GMTc then it doesn't seem that bad value at all for what you get. And at that price you will take a loss of only 10-15% on resale.

30 December 2013, 12:32 PM	#21
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	yes it's worth it!

30 December 2013, 01:02 PM	#24
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	When it comes to gold here is how I think. Yellow is my least favorite color. Gold is heavy and soft and looks hideous on me as a white guy. It looks great on my asian, persian/indian, and hairy Italian friends. If I'm going to drop X amount of $ on a watch esp Rolex I would rather get the more durable and less flashy SS version and put the difference in gold bullion in the bank. I love Rolex as a brand and as an amazing timepiece but gold just kills it for me. Don't get me started on stones btw. At the end of the day get what you like. I have many friends that love a gold Rolex. My father has a diamond gold jubilee presidential he wants to pass down to me in the future. He made me promise not to sell it and I won't . I will never wear it either.

30 December 2013, 01:12 PM	#25
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	I don't have any clue how to answer your question. Im perfectly content with SS watches. My DJ does have a fluted bezel but it was purchased more for aesthetics for the watch and not that it was gold per se. I don't even want diamonds in my watches. I can put better quality diamonds to use on other parts of my body other than my wrist. Its all personal…. You have to make the decision if sacrificing what you need to sacrifice is worth it…. Best of luck to you.. :-D

30 December 2013, 01:22 PM	#26
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,173	The answer to your question is yes, it is worth it.

30 December 2013, 01:50 PM	#30
AAP8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: AP Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: SubC LN Posts: 428	I am currently struggling with the same question ... I can't seem to reconcile getting 2 SS watches vs. 1 WG watch ... I don't know if I want gold or diversity ...

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