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redcalx · 17 September 2009, 08:13 PM

Hey Everyone,

So earlier this summer, I finally got the watch I've been lusting after for the last 2 years (the GMTIIC). This replaced my GMTII, which I swore I'd always love... until I put on the IIc that is :)

Anyway, to be perfectly honest, I'm not a watch collector. Just a guy who appreciates a good watch. I haven't put the GMTII on my wrist in months, and can't see why I would anytime soon.

My question is, should I just sell the GMTII? It's just sitting there.. doing nothing. My next question would be - what's it worth? The bracelet is scratched from normal wear, and sadly, I knicked the bezel and case a bit switching out the black bezel for a Pepsi bezel (both of which I still own). Nothing a servicing couldn't take care of to make the watch look brand new.

Anyway. If I was to sell it, what should I sell it for? Or, should I keep it - will it grow in value someday, or continue to drop, as it has for the past couple of years.

Thanks for the opinions everyone - much appreciated!

Colnago · 17 September 2009, 08:33 PM

I'd keep it definitely unless you really have to sell it, but that's just my opinion.

I never considered myself as a "collector" it just seems to be happening, I have never sold a watch, they will all go to my boys eventually. I would say this, put the GMT away somewhere safe, in a year or two get it out and put it on, I will bet a load of memories come flooding back, that's how I feel if I haven't worn one for a long time.

There are other threads around about the investment possibilities with Rolex watches, I don't treat mine as investments at all, but I am delighted if I find out I can get back my initial purchase price if I did decide to sell or if the sh1t really did hit the fan and I had to sell. Most Rolex watches will lose money to start with if bought brand new from an AD at full retail price, it's no surprise yours has dropped if it's relatively new, but give it another 5 years and I'll bet you can get your money back easily......JMHO's

sexner · 18 September 2009, 02:24 AM

I traded my 10 yr old 16700 GMT in on a V serial ceramic and got almost exactly what I paid for it.

I do not collect watches.

I wear watches.

And oddly enough only one at a time.

The decision is ultimately yours, however, I myself do not see the need to have more than one at a time.

Good luck.

Perdu · 18 September 2009, 03:27 AM

Sell want you don't wear. Let someone enjoy it.

zak98 · 18 September 2009, 04:03 AM

sell it if you are never going to wear it. unless you decide to store and leave to someone in your will..

looking to buy · 18 September 2009, 06:05 AM

I wear two Rolexes. I wear one on one day and the other on the next day. Sometimes I wear them a week at a time. I do like the change.

DRAWTOOL · 18 September 2009, 06:14 AM

Have it serviced, wind it once a week and use it as a backup when you gotta send in the IIC for any reason. Have your cake and have one to eat as well...

deserted · 18 September 2009, 06:17 AM

Good to switch between my two.

sakuraba · 18 September 2009, 10:10 AM

Keep it. Would be nice to alternate between the two.

GMTJOHNNY · 18 September 2009, 10:12 AM

If it was your FIRST Rolex, you may want to keep it and pass it down. I am keeping my GMT 16750 for that very reason. My daughter will inherit it. As for the GMTIIC, I got the gold/stainless version this year and also have a hard time taking it off! I wish you the best, you WILL be pleased down the road!

Gerardus · 18 September 2009, 10:16 AM

Sell it if you do not wear it.

springer · 18 September 2009, 02:41 PM

Send it to me, I love GMT's.

Deep Sea · 18 September 2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexner

I traded my 10 yr old 16700 GMT in on a V serial ceramic and got almost exactly what I paid for it.

I do not collect watches.

I wear watches.

And oddly enough only one at a time.

The decision is ultimately yours, however, I myself do not see the need to have more than one at a time.

Good luck.

Very sage advice! If you don't collect, and there is nothing sentimental about the watch, then move it along and pocket the $, or better yet, put it in a 'watch fund' for the next time you want to trade to a different watch.

TempoKing · 18 September 2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

Have it serviced, wind it once a week and use it as a backup when you gotta send in the IIC for any reason. Have your cake and have one to eat as well...

You remind me of Plato...so logical....

17 September 2009, 08:13 PM	#1
redcalx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Amsterdam Watch: GMTIIc/SS Daytona Posts: 171	Looking for opinions, Re: GMTII Hey Everyone, So earlier this summer, I finally got the watch I've been lusting after for the last 2 years (the GMTIIC). This replaced my GMTII, which I swore I'd always love... until I put on the IIc that is :) Anyway, to be perfectly honest, I'm not a watch collector. Just a guy who appreciates a good watch. I haven't put the GMTII on my wrist in months, and can't see why I would anytime soon. My question is, should I just sell the GMTII? It's just sitting there.. doing nothing. My next question would be - what's it worth? The bracelet is scratched from normal wear, and sadly, I knicked the bezel and case a bit switching out the black bezel for a Pepsi bezel (both of which I still own). Nothing a servicing couldn't take care of to make the watch look brand new. Anyway. If I was to sell it, what should I sell it for? Or, should I keep it - will it grow in value someday, or continue to drop, as it has for the past couple of years. Thanks for the opinions everyone - much appreciated!

17 September 2009, 08:33 PM	#2
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	I'd keep it definitely unless you really have to sell it, but that's just my opinion. I never considered myself as a "collector" it just seems to be happening, I have never sold a watch, they will all go to my boys eventually. I would say this, put the GMT away somewhere safe, in a year or two get it out and put it on, I will bet a load of memories come flooding back, that's how I feel if I haven't worn one for a long time. There are other threads around about the investment possibilities with Rolex watches, I don't treat mine as investments at all, but I am delighted if I find out I can get back my initial purchase price if I did decide to sell or if the sh1t really did hit the fan and I had to sell. Most Rolex watches will lose money to start with if bought brand new from an AD at full retail price, it's no surprise yours has dropped if it's relatively new, but give it another 5 years and I'll bet you can get your money back easily......JMHO's __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

18 September 2009, 02:24 AM	#3
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	I traded my 10 yr old 16700 GMT in on a V serial ceramic and got almost exactly what I paid for it. I do not collect watches. I wear watches. And oddly enough only one at a time. The decision is ultimately yours, however, I myself do not see the need to have more than one at a time. Good luck. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

18 September 2009, 03:27 AM	#4
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Sell want you don't wear. Let someone enjoy it. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

18 September 2009, 04:03 AM	#5
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	sell it if you are never going to wear it. unless you decide to store and leave to someone in your will.. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

18 September 2009, 06:05 AM	#6
looking to buy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Paradise CA Posts: 920	I wear two Rolexes. I wear one on one day and the other on the next day. Sometimes I wear them a week at a time. I do like the change. __________________ 16610 Submariner - 116710 GMT II C - 16570 Explorer II - 126710BLRO GMT II (Pepsi) - 116300 Datejust II

18 September 2009, 06:14 AM	#7
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Have it serviced, wind it once a week and use it as a backup when you gotta send in the IIC for any reason. Have your cake and have one to eat as well...

18 September 2009, 06:17 AM	#8
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Good to switch between my two.

18 September 2009, 10:10 AM	#9
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Keep it. Would be nice to alternate between the two.

18 September 2009, 10:12 AM	#10
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	If it was your FIRST Rolex, you may want to keep it and pass it down. I am keeping my GMT 16750 for that very reason. My daughter will inherit it. As for the GMTIIC, I got the gold/stainless version this year and also have a hard time taking it off! I wish you the best, you WILL be pleased down the road! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

18 September 2009, 10:16 AM	#11
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Sell it if you do not wear it. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

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