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Bj81 · 31 May 2022, 01:12 PM

I currently own a 14060m submariner and 36mm explorer. I have been interested in a gmt for a bit now and am ready to pull the trigger. I love the new root beer two tone, but the dramatic markup to 24k (ish) seems somewhat outlandish. I guess the question is how to we see this aging? Personal opinions of course, but do we see the new gmt root beer holding enough value to make it worth it? I also like the classic root beer and the classic pepsi. What would you do in my place?

henrylee · 31 May 2022, 01:40 PM

If you like the rootbeer then go for it! It will always be classic like the old classic

Turbo Racer · 31 May 2022, 02:06 PM

Prices have dropped for new(ER) stuff. Vintage has been more resilient. Seems like a lot of stuff not selling or selling slowly. Purchase from ad is a no brainer. Vintage is something I would recommend finding someone you trust. If I were buying grey, then I’d wait personally. I think there will be further price reductions and it would appear that many of the prices are asking. I think sales prices are lower. Hope this helps.

Stan Cooper · 31 May 2022, 11:19 PM

What would I do? Since I'm not a fan of two-tones, I'd try to pick up a stainless steel BLRO. It's the ageless classic original GMT-Master's descendent.

padi56 · 1 June 2022, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bj81

I currently own a 14060m submariner and 36mm explorer. I have been interested in a gmt for a bit now and am ready to pull the trigger. I love the new root beer two tone, but the dramatic markup to 24k (ish) seems somewhat outlandish. I guess the question is how to we see this aging? Personal opinions of course, but do we see the new gmt root beer holding enough value to make it worth it? I also like the classic root beer and the classic pepsi. What would you do in my place?

Speaking for myself I only buy watches I want to own and wear irrespective of hype or perceived value.

OrangeSport · 1 June 2022, 02:02 AM

I think it'll age horribly. But I think it's statyed badly.

TT isn't a good idea and the Pepsi is pretty timeless (although a 5 digit might wear closer to the watches you have already, assuming you like the way they wear).

CoveWatch · 1 June 2022, 02:13 AM

If grey is the only way, then I'd wait until prices stabilize a bit and then pull. who knows when that'll happen tho.

Bj81 · 4 June 2022, 07:45 AM

I appreciate everyone’s input. My thought was also that the grey market prices were dramatic. There isn’t a ton of AD stock in the metro area I live in that I know of, but I do travel for work so I’ll see what I can find. I’m not really a lover personally if the old school pre reboot root beer GMTs, so I think I’ll go Pepsi if I can’t find AD stock in the not too distant future. Thanks for the advice!

31 May 2022, 01:12 PM	#1
Bj81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	Choosing btw models I currently own a 14060m submariner and 36mm explorer. I have been interested in a gmt for a bit now and am ready to pull the trigger. I love the new root beer two tone, but the dramatic markup to 24k (ish) seems somewhat outlandish. I guess the question is how to we see this aging? Personal opinions of course, but do we see the new gmt root beer holding enough value to make it worth it? I also like the classic root beer and the classic pepsi. What would you do in my place?

31 May 2022, 01:40 PM	#2
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,218	If you like the rootbeer then go for it! It will always be classic like the old classic __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

31 May 2022, 11:19 PM	#4
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,738	What would I do? Since I'm not a fan of two-tones, I'd try to pick up a stainless steel BLRO. It's the ageless classic original GMT-Master's descendent. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

1 June 2022, 02:02 AM	#6
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	I think it'll age horribly. But I think it's statyed badly. TT isn't a good idea and the Pepsi is pretty timeless (although a 5 digit might wear closer to the watches you have already, assuming you like the way they wear). __________________

31 May 2022, 02:06 PM	#3
Turbo Racer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 1,027	Prices have dropped for new(ER) stuff. Vintage has been more resilient. Seems like a lot of stuff not selling or selling slowly. Purchase from ad is a no brainer. Vintage is something I would recommend finding someone you trust. If I were buying grey, then I’d wait personally. I think there will be further price reductions and it would appear that many of the prices are asking. I think sales prices are lower. Hope this helps.

1 June 2022, 02:13 AM	#7
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	If grey is the only way, then I'd wait until prices stabilize a bit and then pull. who knows when that'll happen tho.

4 June 2022, 07:45 AM	#8
Bj81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Chicago Posts: 2	I appreciate everyone’s input. My thought was also that the grey market prices were dramatic. There isn’t a ton of AD stock in the metro area I live in that I know of, but I do travel for work so I’ll see what I can find. I’m not really a lover personally if the old school pre reboot root beer GMTs, so I think I’ll go Pepsi if I can’t find AD stock in the not too distant future. Thanks for the advice!

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