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WS9D · 26 September 2015, 01:30 PM

So about two months ago, I picked up a 16710. I got the Pepsi and Coke inserts to go with the black insert. Well, it's hardly left my wrist especially with the Pepsi insert. Point being, between the 16710 and bluesy, my ceramic gmt has been forgotten.

I'm wondering if I should flip towards a Daytona or sell it and put the money in the bank? Or should I hold onto it? It has a bit of sentiment as it was my first Rolex.

Your opinions are welcomed. Should I hang onto it as it was my first? So torn.

TheVTCGuy · 26 September 2015, 01:32 PM

Tell you what.... I really hate to see you in this type of dilemma... So I want to help.

Send the Ceramic to me, heck, I'll even pay for the shipping.

No reason to thank me... just trying to help out a fellow TRFer....

tkerrmd · 26 September 2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

So about two months ago, I picked up a 16710. I got the Pepsi and Coke inserts to go with the black insert. Well, it's hardly left my wrist especially with the Pepsi insert. Point being, between the 16710 and bluesy, my ceramic gmt has been forgotten.

I'm wondering if I should flip towards a Daytona or sell it and put the money in the bank? Or should I hold onto it? It has a bit of sentiment as it was my first Rolex.

Your opinions are welcomed. Should I hang onto it as it was my first? So torn.

Daytona would be a nice addition!

sickened1 · 26 September 2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ks6pd

It has a bit of sentiment as it was my first Rolex.

I wouldn't sell my first Rolex but that's just me.

zama · 26 September 2015, 01:54 PM

Daytona would be nice.......

luvsub · 26 September 2015, 01:57 PM

Get daytona

WristEnvy · 26 September 2015, 02:52 PM

Get the Daytona! I gave up a blnr for one and I'm an extremely happy camper!

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SeaAndSky · 26 September 2015, 02:56 PM

I wouldn't sell my first and I certainly wouldn't get rid of the 116710 in favor of a 16710. The C, in my opinion, is a much better and much better looking watch. - 2 cents.

Oyster Al · 26 September 2015, 03:51 PM

Daytona

ratty · 26 September 2015, 04:16 PM

If you are not sentimental about the watch sell it and try a Daytona.

evlkoala · 26 September 2015, 05:06 PM

Keep it!

Gasoil4ever · 26 September 2015, 05:09 PM

My first Rolex was really a hard work achievement. Will never sell it for sure. So I guess it depends what it took you to get it.

Gasoil4ever · 26 September 2015, 05:37 PM

My first Rolex was really a hard work achievement. Will never sell it for sure. So I guess it depends what it took you to get it.

eonflux · 26 September 2015, 05:52 PM

A GMT2c was also my first Rolex.
And it also has some sentimental value.
I don't wear it often, but I won't be selling or flipping it.

If yours really does mean something to you, probably better to keep it.
But if not, a Daytona would be a nice addition to your 16710 and blue 2-tone Subc.

NeoAnderson · 26 September 2015, 08:01 PM

flip it. Its all mental.

travisb · 26 September 2015, 08:08 PM

Sounds like time to sell. Set the money aside for when you are sure on the next one.

AK797 · 26 September 2015, 08:42 PM

I held onto my first for over a year after it was mostly unworn just because it was my first. Once I sold it I haven't thought about it since, so I would go for the Daytona.

cop414 · 26 September 2015, 09:47 PM

It would be hard for me to get rid of my first, even if you'd replace it that replacement will not be your first Rolex. I'd lock it up in the safety deposit box for 6 months and see if you miss it at all. If you forget about it then take it out and flip it.

Daytonaman799 · 26 September 2015, 10:10 PM

If it doesn't get wrist time and you can get out at around even...I would go for the Daytona if you love it. I wouldn't sell for the sake of selling u less you need the money.

Manofsteelpt · 26 September 2015, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

I wouldn't sell my first Rolex but that's just me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

I wouldn't sell my first and I certainly wouldn't get rid of the 116710 in favor of a 16710. The C, in my opinion, is a much better and much better looking watch. - 2 cents.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

My first Rolex was really a hard work achievement. Will never sell it for sure. So I guess it depends what it took you to get it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eonflux

A GMT2c was also my first Rolex.
And it also has some sentimental value.
I don't wear it often, but I won't be selling or flipping it.

If yours really does mean something to you, probably better to keep it.
But if not, a Daytona would be a nice addition to your 16710 and blue 2-tone Subc.

I don't get this mentality, it's a watch, not a kid... How many have their first car? Or first girlfriend/boyfriend?

Sell it if you don't wear it, throw the $$ in the bank and then decide if you still want a Daytona or not.

Roll the Lex · 26 September 2015, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

So about two months ago, I picked up a 16710. I got the Pepsi and Coke inserts to go with the black insert. Well, it's hardly left my wrist especially with the Pepsi insert. Point being, between the 16710 and bluesy, my ceramic gmt has been forgotten.

I'm wondering if I should flip towards a Daytona or sell it and put the money in the bank? Or should I hold onto it? It has a bit of sentiment as it was my first Rolex.

Your opinions are welcomed. Should I hang onto it as it was my first? So torn.

I'd give it a few months- put the gmt away in the safe and don't wear it, don't take it out, don't do anything. If at the end of the trial period, you're OK, get rid of the gmt. Now as for buying a Daytona? Seems like you're pretty happy with the two that you have now, so I'd wait it out.

I used to say that I would never get rid of my first Rolex. I flipped it. A first Rolex is great, but now I think that this alone is not enough of a sentimental value, especially as you've got two others. Obviously if it was a hand me down or a gift, that's a different story. But if I bought it for myself and I have a collection of Rolexes? It can go. But that's just me.

A watch you've worn regularly over say 10yrs has more sentimental value than the first Rolex you bought and don't wear.

Danny83 · 26 September 2015, 10:52 PM

Sell it

armybuck041 · 27 September 2015, 01:07 AM

I just flipped my 116710LN in favour of a 16710. With a DJII in the arsenal, I wanted my tool watch to look a little less fancy.

Tseg · 27 September 2015, 01:15 AM

Ruud Van Driver · 27 September 2015, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

It would be hard for me to get rid of my first, even if you'd replace it that replacement will not be your first Rolex. I'd lock it up in the safety deposit box for 6 months and see if you miss it at all. If you forget about it then take it out and flip it.

Great advice, Sarge

This is exactly what I'd do if I were in the OP's shoes

nickpan · 27 September 2015, 02:02 AM

get the Daytey!

TheVTCGuy · 27 September 2015, 02:09 AM

In all seriousness, I had a Daytona for several years, then sold it, deciding to go with a bit of a simpler dial (my old eyes began to find the Day dial a bit... crowded). Having said that, the Daytona was one of the most... "exciting" watches I've ever owned; I truly enjoyed it every day.

Gaijin · 27 September 2015, 02:12 AM

I would sell it and put the money in the bank..

If you are not feeling it, then it is gone.

opaline460 · 27 September 2015, 02:17 AM

Daytona, if u don't need the money.

smc23 · 27 September 2015, 02:29 AM

I wouldnt sell it since it is your first...but if there is no longer sentimental value then just do it. Go for the Daytona for variety

26 September 2015, 01:30 PM	#1
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,414	Should I flip/sell my GMT2c? So about two months ago, I picked up a 16710. I got the Pepsi and Coke inserts to go with the black insert. Well, it's hardly left my wrist especially with the Pepsi insert. Point being, between the 16710 and bluesy, my ceramic gmt has been forgotten. I'm wondering if I should flip towards a Daytona or sell it and put the money in the bank? Or should I hold onto it? It has a bit of sentiment as it was my first Rolex. Your opinions are welcomed. Should I hang onto it as it was my first? So torn.

26 September 2015, 01:54 PM	#5
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Daytona would be nice....... __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

26 September 2015, 05:09 PM	#12
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	My first Rolex was really a hard work achievement. Will never sell it for sure. So I guess it depends what it took you to get it. __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

26 September 2015, 05:37 PM	#13
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	My first Rolex was really a hard work achievement. Will never sell it for sure. So I guess it depends what it took you to get it. __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

26 September 2015, 09:47 PM	#18
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,134	It would be hard for me to get rid of my first, even if you'd replace it that replacement will not be your first Rolex. I'd lock it up in the safety deposit box for 6 months and see if you miss it at all. If you forget about it then take it out and flip it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

26 September 2015, 01:32 PM	#2
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Tell you what.... I really hate to see you in this type of dilemma... So I want to help. Send the Ceramic to me, heck, I'll even pay for the shipping. No reason to thank me... just trying to help out a fellow TRFer....

26 September 2015, 01:57 PM	#6
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	Get daytona

26 September 2015, 02:52 PM	#7
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	Get the Daytona! I gave up a blnr for one and I'm an extremely happy camper! Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk

26 September 2015, 02:56 PM	#8
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	I wouldn't sell my first and I certainly wouldn't get rid of the 116710 in favor of a 16710. The C, in my opinion, is a much better and much better looking watch. - 2 cents.

26 September 2015, 03:51 PM	#9
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,546	Daytona

26 September 2015, 04:16 PM	#10
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,798	If you are not sentimental about the watch sell it and try a Daytona.

26 September 2015, 05:06 PM	#11
evlkoala "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub Posts: 862	Keep it!

26 September 2015, 05:52 PM	#14
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,635	A GMT2c was also my first Rolex. And it also has some sentimental value. I don't wear it often, but I won't be selling or flipping it. If yours really does mean something to you, probably better to keep it. But if not, a Daytona would be a nice addition to your 16710 and blue 2-tone Subc.

26 September 2015, 08:01 PM	#15
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	flip it. Its all mental.

26 September 2015, 08:08 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,419	Sounds like time to sell. Set the money aside for when you are sure on the next one.

26 September 2015, 08:42 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I held onto my first for over a year after it was mostly unworn just because it was my first. Once I sold it I haven't thought about it since, so I would go for the Daytona.

26 September 2015, 10:10 PM	#19
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,680	If it doesn't get wrist time and you can get out at around even...I would go for the Daytona if you love it. I wouldn't sell for the sake of selling u less you need the money.

26 September 2015, 10:52 PM	#22
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Sell it

27 September 2015, 01:07 AM	#23
armybuck041 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fred'ton Canada Watch: Easy Come, Easy Go Posts: 304	I just flipped my 116710LN in favour of a 16710. With a DJII in the arsenal, I wanted my tool watch to look a little less fancy. __________________ Easy come, easy go....

27 September 2015, 01:15 AM	#24
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583

27 September 2015, 02:02 AM	#26
nickpan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: sussex Watch: GMT Pepsi Posts: 50	get the Daytey!

27 September 2015, 02:09 AM	#27
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	In all seriousness, I had a Daytona for several years, then sold it, deciding to go with a bit of a simpler dial (my old eyes began to find the Day dial a bit... crowded). Having said that, the Daytona was one of the most... "exciting" watches I've ever owned; I truly enjoyed it every day.

27 September 2015, 02:12 AM	#28
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I would sell it and put the money in the bank.. If you are not feeling it, then it is gone.

27 September 2015, 02:17 AM	#29
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Daytona, if u don't need the money.

27 September 2015, 02:29 AM	#30
smc23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Canada Watch: SubC Posts: 400	I wouldnt sell it since it is your first...but if there is no longer sentimental value then just do it. Go for the Daytona for variety

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