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simbal · 7 June 2014, 03:43 AM

So my TRF friends, what do you think if I flip my 116333 plus a 216570 for an AP SS diver?

improviz · 7 June 2014, 03:58 AM

Is the Diver used or new? Are you trading them or selling and using proceeds to buy, and if trading, is it an even trade? Not clear...TIA

BlackBay1 · 7 June 2014, 04:02 AM

Nice Datejust and Explorer you have there. Any pics of the AP?

simbal · 7 June 2014, 04:08 AM

Thanks guys. The AP is new, the Rolex are definitely mint. Probably about an even trade.

improviz · 7 June 2014, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by simbal

Thanks guys. The AP is new, the Rolex are definitely mint. Probably about an even trade.

Seems like it's about right, I'm thinking that the DJ retails around $7-7.5K preowned and the Exp would be in the $6.5K range, not a bad price for a BNIB Diver....what series is the Diver, H or I?

As to whether you should: the Diver is an awesome piece and is a real eye-catcher, but you're giving up some variety to get it. Honestly depends upon how much wrist time they're getting and how much more you like the AP than them!

diver2012 · 7 June 2014, 05:03 AM

I would.

Presa canary · 7 June 2014, 05:08 AM

For a diver no. For a 15400, yep

simbal · 7 June 2014, 05:18 AM

The diver is an I. I tried the 15400, beautiful watch but not for me. I tend to like sports models better!

improviz · 7 June 2014, 05:57 AM

I'd say go for it, got mine a month or so ago and has hardly left my wrist since.

s14roller · 7 June 2014, 05:59 AM

Tough one, those Rolexes are not my fav, but nor is the SS Diver. Keep in mind AP is my favorite brand, but I don't think I'd do it unless you come out ahead. For sporty, what about a new 42mm or a 44mm novelty? Those I would do in a heartbeat (granted some cash oop)

h999r · 7 June 2014, 06:04 AM

Easy. Do it.

simbal · 7 June 2014, 06:14 AM

Great feedback, thanks everyone. I actually owned the 44 novelty SS before, it was too big for me so I flipped it. I actually like the diver dial better than the new 42, I like simple dials (for the most part).

Question - any of you use the diver as a daily beater? What are your thoughts?

texex91 · 7 June 2014, 06:15 AM

Yes. Rolex for AP absolutely!

HUGE congrats in advance--can't wait to see that Diver!

Hopefully Jason pipes in here as he has all three Divers (SS, FC and Ceramic).

s14roller · 7 June 2014, 06:46 AM

Depends on you...I personally can't stand bezel scratches, so I would never daily one.

SamGMT · 7 June 2014, 07:03 AM

Yes, I would do it. I like the diver!

improviz · 7 June 2014, 07:26 AM

I've been wearing it daily, but I would be loathe to use it as a "beater". Get something cheap if that's what you want it for, unless scratches etc. don't bother you, but that's a user-dependent thing. :)

simbal · 7 June 2014, 07:37 AM

Beater is not the right term :). I am quite conscious about the watch and my Rolexes after years of wearing are still in great condition. As long as the diver holds up close to a SS Rolex it should work fine for me.

dalip · 7 June 2014, 07:41 AM

I think you'll miss those two- I wouldn't. I have and love the Diver - but I have found (over time) that my SS Rolex get far more wear

simbal · 7 June 2014, 07:51 AM

I do still have a few ss Rolex. GMT, sub, GV...etc

dalip · 7 June 2014, 07:52 AM

OK - well in that case ...do it

SMD · 7 June 2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by simbal

I do still have a few ss Rolex. GMT, sub, GV...etc

Then no brainer -- do it. Love my APs and Divers, they get the most wear of any of my watches. I would throw out there though, after you get a diver of course, that a 15400 (or the other flavors) is great to dress up and dress down, especially in the summer. I wear my white/silver 15400 with shorts and linen in the summer and also with a suit. It really does go with almost everything.

texex91 · 7 June 2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

OK - well in that case ...do it

Agree Dalip...always have at least one Rolex SS, then everything else is fair game

Hope you guys have/had fun at London GTG!

Hairdude1 · 7 June 2014, 11:12 AM

I would

lig · 7 June 2014, 11:16 AM

I would as well.

orangedial · 7 June 2014, 12:50 PM

I'll do it for now, then buy back a Rolex again later

Alternatively, keep the DJ2 and flip the Exp2 + cash for the sporty Diver!

psv · 7 June 2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

OK - well in that case ...do it

I was going to say no, but since you have other Rolex watches as well - why not?

gummy · 7 June 2014, 01:43 PM

Do it...

Box'em up and get that Diver on your wrist!

PADI_Diver · 7 June 2014, 02:25 PM

I think you would kind of be getting screwed in that deal, your dj ii I thinks is worth at least 9k and your explorer is at least 6.5k so 14.5k at the minimum but I could easily see you sell them for a total of 17k. A new diver on the grey market would be about 25k total.

simbal · 7 June 2014, 02:35 PM

Thank you all for your feedback. I got some thinking to do this weekend! Funny thing is I really like the Arabic DJII but for some reason I don't wear it much!

DreambreaX · 7 June 2014, 03:05 PM

stick to rolex.

7 June 2014, 03:43 AM	#1
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	What do you think? DJII + exp2 for AP diver So my TRF friends, what do you think if I flip my 116333 plus a 216570 for an AP SS diver?

7 June 2014, 03:58 AM	#2
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Is the Diver used or new? Are you trading them or selling and using proceeds to buy, and if trading, is it an even trade? Not clear...TIA __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

7 June 2014, 05:57 AM	#9
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	I'd say go for it, got mine a month or so ago and has hardly left my wrist since. __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

7 June 2014, 07:26 AM	#16
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	I've been wearing it daily, but I would be loathe to use it as a "beater". Get something cheap if that's what you want it for, unless scratches etc. don't bother you, but that's a user-dependent thing. :) __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

7 June 2014, 07:41 AM	#18
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I think you'll miss those two- I wouldn't. I have and love the Diver - but I have found (over time) that my SS Rolex get far more wear __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

7 June 2014, 04:02 AM	#3
BlackBay1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 739	Nice Datejust and Explorer you have there. Any pics of the AP?

7 June 2014, 04:08 AM	#4
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Thanks guys. The AP is new, the Rolex are definitely mint. Probably about an even trade.

7 June 2014, 05:03 AM	#6
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,374	I would.

7 June 2014, 05:08 AM	#7
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	For a diver no. For a 15400, yep

7 June 2014, 05:18 AM	#8
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	The diver is an I. I tried the 15400, beautiful watch but not for me. I tend to like sports models better!

7 June 2014, 05:59 AM	#10
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,258	Tough one, those Rolexes are not my fav, but nor is the SS Diver. Keep in mind AP is my favorite brand, but I don't think I'd do it unless you come out ahead. For sporty, what about a new 42mm or a 44mm novelty? Those I would do in a heartbeat (granted some cash oop)

7 June 2014, 06:04 AM	#11
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Easy. Do it.

7 June 2014, 06:14 AM	#12
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Great feedback, thanks everyone. I actually owned the 44 novelty SS before, it was too big for me so I flipped it. I actually like the diver dial better than the new 42, I like simple dials (for the most part). Question - any of you use the diver as a daily beater? What are your thoughts?

7 June 2014, 06:15 AM	#13
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Yes. Rolex for AP absolutely! HUGE congrats in advance--can't wait to see that Diver! Hopefully Jason pipes in here as he has all three Divers (SS, FC and Ceramic).

7 June 2014, 06:46 AM	#14
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,258	Depends on you...I personally can't stand bezel scratches, so I would never daily one.

7 June 2014, 07:03 AM	#15
SamGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,689	Yes, I would do it. I like the diver!

7 June 2014, 07:37 AM	#17
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Beater is not the right term :). I am quite conscious about the watch and my Rolexes after years of wearing are still in great condition. As long as the diver holds up close to a SS Rolex it should work fine for me.

7 June 2014, 07:51 AM	#19
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	I do still have a few ss Rolex. GMT, sub, GV...etc

7 June 2014, 07:52 AM	#20
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	OK - well in that case ...do it __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

7 June 2014, 11:12 AM	#23
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

7 June 2014, 11:16 AM	#24
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,612	I would as well.

7 June 2014, 12:50 PM	#25
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	I'll do it for now, then buy back a Rolex again later Alternatively, keep the DJ2 and flip the Exp2 + cash for the sporty Diver!

7 June 2014, 01:43 PM	#27
gummy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,354	Do it... Box'em up and get that Diver on your wrist!

7 June 2014, 02:25 PM	#28
PADI_Diver "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 228	I think you would kind of be getting screwed in that deal, your dj ii I thinks is worth at least 9k and your explorer is at least 6.5k so 14.5k at the minimum but I could easily see you sell them for a total of 17k. A new diver on the grey market would be about 25k total.

7 June 2014, 02:35 PM	#29
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	Thank you all for your feedback. I got some thinking to do this weekend! Funny thing is I really like the Arabic DJII but for some reason I don't wear it much!

7 June 2014, 03:05 PM	#30
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	stick to rolex.

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