I’m buying another Rolex, have I chosen the right one (grey)

[Jonnewbank]

I posted on here about buying the new white gold sub back last year, didn’t do it and went down an ap route. Long story short I’ve got a couple of aps I’ve traded in and one sent back but I need to swap for something.

I’ve gone for the blue white gold sub for £39000.

Bearing in mind I have an lv, ym40 flex and an air king, am I doing the right thing? At this stage I could get a Pepsi jubilee and Batman for the same money, would that make a better collection?

I kind of have to swap the whole amount due to the complexities of the deal.


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[brandrea]

If it were me, I’d sell the AK, YM and LV and add the 619 and the blro

[Greenwich]

This is a great and much rarer model to add to the collection. I dig it.

[illiguy]

You did well.

[drrd]

I'd buy that from an AD for MSRP and sell what you need to. Cheaper, brand new and no concerns about authenticity. Two UK ADs told me it's available in reasonable time frame, just not 'now'.

Greys don't seem to sweeten deals that much for trades. £7K over retail? And your three total over £60K. I think you can do better really.

[Big_Red]

I went gray on the WG sub two months ago. Paid a premium, but compared to MSRP + Tax it wasn’t too bad at least in my opinion. It’s a cool piece.

[rum77]

Pepsi jubilee and Batman is a better deal IMO

[kentheevil]

looks like a solid move to me!

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by drrd

I'd buy that from an AD for MSRP and sell what you need to. Cheaper, brand new and no concerns about authenticity. Two UK ADs told me it's available in reasonable time frame, just not 'now'.

Greys don't seem to sweeten deals that much for trades. £7K over retail? And your three total over £60K. I think you can do better really.

I’m getting 18k back!


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[Lamontsanders]

Yeah that’s a sweet watch.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

I’m getting 18k back!


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Didn't see that bit..

So you're asking if other people like the 126619LB as much as you?

[Michael1968]

Very good choice

[TswaneNguni]

Looks pretty OK to me !

Considering the other option : two 5s is not a 10.

[TheVTCGuy]

Sir, that watch is my Holy Grail, I am very jealous and congratulations!

[Parapraxis]

If you're paying that price, get Yellow Gold man

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by drrd

Didn't see that bit..

So you're asking if other people like the 126619LB as much as you?

No, just what it brings to a collection of anyone happened to have one. I wonder if I’ll be so worried about scratching it would I wear it enough to invest that money.

Just asking for a bit of first hand experience, I’ve got oysterflex and it holds up well but I’ve never owned a full pm


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[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by Parapraxis

If you're paying that price, get Yellow Gold man

I’m just not a yellow gold guy, if it was a rose gold sub with blue dial I wouldn’t even be asking!


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[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Looks pretty OK to me !

Considering the other option : two 5s is not a 10.

I like your thinking!


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[drrd]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

No, just what it brings to a collection of anyone happened to have one. I wonder if I’ll be so worried about scratching it would I wear it enough to invest that money.

Just asking for a bit of first hand experience, I’ve got oysterflex and it holds up well but I’ve never owned a full pm


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OK I see.

Polished gold Oyster centre links do readily show scratches but I think you're a bit better with white gold than yellow.

I'm with parapraxis and I'd go for yellow (126618ln). Accepting that it's a scratch magnet and also a loud display of wealth, it would be a very occasional wearer.

I'd try to keep the LV but the LB could be a regular wear piece.

[HJZS2K]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

No, just what it brings to a collection of anyone happened to have one. I wonder if I’ll be so worried about scratching it would I wear it enough to invest that money.

Just asking for a bit of first hand experience, I’ve got oysterflex and it holds up well but I’ve never owned a full pm

I think you'll be just fine. I'm dailying my WG BLRO (been 2 weeks straight) and it probably scratches the same as my YM oyster bracelet. All minor and not noticeable. The weight is such a difference and I used to prefer my BLNR on Jubilee as a daily but not any more.

[travisb]

You made a fantastic choice!!

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

Bearing in mind I have an lv, ym40 flex and an air king, am I doing the right thing? At this stage I could get a Pepsi jubilee and Batman for the same money, would that make a better collection?

Is that what you want in your collection? Only you can answer your question.

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Is that what you want in your collection? Only you can answer your question.

I know, I suppose I’m looking for affirmation! I do love it, I just wonder whether I should add a gmt for a bit of variety. A Pepsi white gold blue dial is also an option, I just can’t get my head around it looking so similar to the steel.


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[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by HJZS2K

I think you'll be just fine. I'm dailying my WG BLRO (been 2 weeks straight) and it probably scratches the same as my YM oyster bracelet. All minor and not noticeable. The weight is such a difference and I used to prefer my BLNR on Jubilee as a daily but not any more.

For a touch more cash I could get the same as you! I just worry that it looks so similar to the steel. Does the blue dial match the bezel? I’ve never seen in person


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[HJZS2K]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

For a touch more cash I could get the same as you! I just worry that it looks so similar to the steel. Does the blue dial match the bezel? I’ve never seen in person

I was going to say that the similarity was why I went with the WG and the blue face. It is just a touch different which I love. The blue on dial is close to the blue on bezel only in certain light. It's quite dynamic actually. Today in the bright sun it's a matte khaki blue and the bezel was almost purple.

[djona]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

I’m getting 18k back!


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So you'd be trading the LV, the YM, and the AK for the WG Sub plus 18k? That doesn't sound too bad, if you're itching for a change and have another SS Rolex in the stable. I prefer the WG Sub to the WG BLRO (in either black or blue dial), and also the BLNR/BLRO combo

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by djona

So you'd be trading the LV, the YM, and the AK for the WG Sub plus 18k? That doesn't sound too bad, if you're itching for a change and have another SS Rolex in the stable. I prefer the WG Sub to the WG BLRO (in either black or blue dial), and also the BLNR/BLRO combo

No it’s a bit more complicated than that! Keeping my Three Rolex, I’m actually returning two aps that I didn’t get on with and kept bad time, but I have to exchange not refund. Want some cash back, so its either the sub or two steel GMT’s. Or even a white gold Pepsi! Based on what he has in stock.


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[djona]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

No it’s a bit more complicated than that! Keeping my Three Rolex, I’m actually returning two aps that I didn’t get on with and kept bad time, but I have to exchange not refund. Want some cash back, so its either the sub or two steel GMT’s. Or even a white gold Pepsi! Based on what he has in stock.


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Ah, sorry for the confusion. If you're set on an exchange, and the options are WG Sub, WG BLRO, or the SS BLNR/BLRO combo, I'd go with the WG Sub. Perhaps the dealer has a Patek collection that may have some potential.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

I know, I suppose I’m looking for affirmation! I do love it, I just wonder whether I should add a gmt for a bit of variety. A Pepsi white gold blue dial is also an option, I just can’t get my head around it looking so similar to the steel.


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Glidelock does it for me, especially with a heavy PM piece.

I do love the look of the blue dial WG Pepsi but GL clasp and 41mm size wins for me over that dial.

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by drrd

Glidelock does it for me, especially with a heavy PM piece.

I do love the look of the blue dial WG Pepsi but GL clasp and 41mm size wins for me over that dial.

I have to say that’s what puts me off the gmt, I’ve never had or worn one that I can get just right. Especially on holiday in heat. Never understood the easy link, always seems too much jump. The one on my 126655 is brilliant and not in a massive clasp, should be in every Rolex.


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