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Pianoman · 15 December 2006, 12:44 PM

Hi. I just joined this forum and, following the suggestion of the moderator, I am introducing myself. My name is Michael, and my login name is "Pianoman". I visited this forum in order to view pictures of the new Rolex GMT II "Z" Model 116713 which I have my eye on. I had a chance to see the watch at an authorized dealer's shop in the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas...what an Aladdin's Treasure Cave that place was! The watch, in my opinion, is spectacular. I have never gone for the two-tone look, but this watch just looks perfect, in my opinion, in the steel and yellow gold. The gold numbers on the bezel just grab your eye. Now I am fantasizing about buying the watch, and almost did, twice already. I returned to New York, called the Belagio to order the watch at full list price...$8925, and they wouldn't take my credit card! They don't take credit cards over the phone. I never got around to going to the bank to wire the money. Instead, I started calling some "grey market" internet sellers. One told me had the watch at a significant discount, but the papers were filled in with another person's name, making the watch technically used. Well, I haven't bought it yet, unable to pull the trigger.

My wife makes me feel guilty about buying watches, so I decided to sell one from my collection to finance it. I put my IWC ref 5001 in SS on ebay for $6990, but, again, couldn't go through with it and ended the sale before I had any bids.

Such is the dilemma of the watch lover who is not rich and whose wife makes him feel guilty about buying nice watches.

It is nice to meet you people and I hope to have some enjoyable discussions about my favorite watch brand...Rolex.

One final questions: DO you think I should sell my Patek Calatrava Model 5196 to finance the GMT II?
Mike
Mike

Launch Mini · 15 December 2006, 01:14 PM

First, welcome aboard.
Second. Tough call on the trade.
I myself, have not traded or sold from my collection to add any. I tried, but found it hard to part with one.
Really a personal choice, how much do you want the GMT II and are you attached to the Patek.
We have some guys here who swap watches almost on a weekly basis ( Hi Daren).
Pictures are always appreciated. We don't see many Pateks here.

Uncle-AJ · 15 December 2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pianoman

Hi. I just joined this forum and, following the suggestion of the moderator, I am introducing myself. My name is Michael, and my login name is "Pianoman". I visited this forum in order to view pictures of the new Rolex GMT II "Z" Model 116713 which I have my eye on. I had a chance to see the watch at an authorized dealer's shop in the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas...what an Aladdin's Treasure Cave that place was! The watch, in my opinion, is spectacular. I have never gone for the two-tone look, but this watch just looks perfect, in my opinion, in the steel and yellow gold. The gold numbers on the bezel just grab your eye. Now I am fantasizing about buying the watch, and almost did, twice already. I returned to New York, called the Belagio to order the watch at full list price...$8925, and they wouldn't take my credit card! They don't take credit cards over the phone. I never got around to going to the bank to wire the money. Instead, I started calling some "grey market" internet sellers. One told me had the watch at a significant discount, but the papers were filled in with another person's name, making the watch technically used. Well, I haven't bought it yet, unable to pull the trigger.

My wife makes me feel guilty about buying watches, so I decided to sell one from my collection to finance it. I put my IWC ref 5001 in SS on ebay for $6990, but, again, couldn't go through with it and ended the sale before I had any bids.

Such is the dilemma of the watch lover who is not rich and whose wife makes him feel guilty about buying nice watches.

It is nice to meet you people and I hope to have some enjoyable discussions about my favorite watch brand...Rolex.

One final questions: DO you think I should sell my Patek Calatrava Model 5196 to finance the GMT II?
Mike
Mike

Hello Mike and welcome to our crazy forum. My wife sometimes makes me feel guilty about buying watches but when I bought her a Rolex, she was over the moon.

JJ Irani · 15 December 2006, 04:20 PM

Hi Mike,

Welcome to TRF. While your choice of the new GMT-II is an excellent one, I would recommend getting rid of the Patek only if you are actually making a profit on it...or at least cutting even.

Not sure how well that model will hold its value on the open market, but if you are losing too much then I'd recommend you hold off a bit.

Good luck - JJ

astcell · 15 December 2006, 04:45 PM

Can you tell me about the used one? I think the new price is way too high too and many of the used or gray market ones will be covered by the seller as far as warranty.

padi56 · 15 December 2006, 09:51 PM

Welcome to TRF Mike

Prince · 15 December 2006, 10:04 PM

Welcome to TRF, Mike. My wife, luckily, likes watches as much as I do - she has two Lady DJs, and is happy as a clam when I purchase one...ummmm, as long as its MY money.

As others have already said, can't help you make a decision regarding what to do to finance your projected purchase, but selling watches you own and LOVE to finance a new acquisition is always dicey at best.

Cheers...

C.J. · 15 December 2006, 10:59 PM

Welcome to TRF, pianoman (that's one of my favorite songs, btw)

I would only trade what doesn't make me smile. Only you can answer that one. Best of luck with the acquisition

Rockrolex · 15 December 2006, 11:28 PM

Welcome to TRF, Mike. Glad you decided to join our merry madhouse.

As for selling off one of your collection, that's a tough call unless you are a veteran flipper (a la Daren and JJ, among the most prominent here).

Fortunately, my wife indulges my little hobby. She is not into watches as much as I am, but she does like her Cartier Tank and Declaration enough to wear them quite a bit.

Good luck to you on whatever you decide. And do post some pics of your collection.

mailman · 16 December 2006, 08:15 AM

Hi Mike and welcome to TRF

We're glad you found us and hope you can stick around and join in on the fun.

The new TT GMT II is a beautiful watch. If it smiles at you more than the Patek, then go for it.

Pictures are required.

ezmoney46 · 16 December 2006, 02:37 PM

Welcome Mike! Have fun and enjoy. Please post some pix, we all love pix.

Steve

JJ Irani · 16 December 2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ezmoney46

Please post some pix, we all love pix.

Steve

Just say the word!!

15 December 2006, 12:44 PM	#1
Pianoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1	Introducing Myself Hi. I just joined this forum and, following the suggestion of the moderator, I am introducing myself. My name is Michael, and my login name is "Pianoman". I visited this forum in order to view pictures of the new Rolex GMT II "Z" Model 116713 which I have my eye on. I had a chance to see the watch at an authorized dealer's shop in the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas...what an Aladdin's Treasure Cave that place was! The watch, in my opinion, is spectacular. I have never gone for the two-tone look, but this watch just looks perfect, in my opinion, in the steel and yellow gold. The gold numbers on the bezel just grab your eye. Now I am fantasizing about buying the watch, and almost did, twice already. I returned to New York, called the Belagio to order the watch at full list price...$8925, and they wouldn't take my credit card! They don't take credit cards over the phone. I never got around to going to the bank to wire the money. Instead, I started calling some "grey market" internet sellers. One told me had the watch at a significant discount, but the papers were filled in with another person's name, making the watch technically used. Well, I haven't bought it yet, unable to pull the trigger. My wife makes me feel guilty about buying watches, so I decided to sell one from my collection to finance it. I put my IWC ref 5001 in SS on ebay for $6990, but, again, couldn't go through with it and ended the sale before I had any bids. Such is the dilemma of the watch lover who is not rich and whose wife makes him feel guilty about buying nice watches. It is nice to meet you people and I hope to have some enjoyable discussions about my favorite watch brand...Rolex. One final questions: DO you think I should sell my Patek Calatrava Model 5196 to finance the GMT II? Mike Mike

15 December 2006, 01:14 PM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	First, welcome aboard. Second. Tough call on the trade. I myself, have not traded or sold from my collection to add any. I tried, but found it hard to part with one. Really a personal choice, how much do you want the GMT II and are you attached to the Patek. We have some guys here who swap watches almost on a weekly basis ( Hi Daren). Pictures are always appreciated. We don't see many Pateks here. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

15 December 2006, 04:20 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi Mike, Welcome to TRF. While your choice of the new GMT-II is an excellent one, I would recommend getting rid of the Patek only if you are actually making a profit on it...or at least cutting even. Not sure how well that model will hold its value on the open market, but if you are losing too much then I'd recommend you hold off a bit. Good luck - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 December 2006, 09:51 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,418	Welcome to TRF Mike __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 December 2006, 10:04 PM	#7
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Welcome to TRF, Mike. My wife, luckily, likes watches as much as I do - she has two Lady DJs, and is happy as a clam when I purchase one...ummmm, as long as its MY money. As others have already said, can't help you make a decision regarding what to do to finance your projected purchase, but selling watches you own and LOVE to finance a new acquisition is always dicey at best. Cheers... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

15 December 2006, 04:45 PM	#5
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Can you tell me about the used one? I think the new price is way too high too and many of the used or gray market ones will be covered by the seller as far as warranty.

15 December 2006, 10:59 PM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF, pianoman (that's one of my favorite songs, btw) I would only trade what doesn't make me smile. Only you can answer that one. Best of luck with the acquisition __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

15 December 2006, 11:28 PM	#9
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,560	Welcome to TRF, Mike. Glad you decided to join our merry madhouse. As for selling off one of your collection, that's a tough call unless you are a veteran flipper (a la Daren and JJ, among the most prominent here). Fortunately, my wife indulges my little hobby. She is not into watches as much as I am, but she does like her Cartier Tank and Declaration enough to wear them quite a bit. Good luck to you on whatever you decide. And do post some pics of your collection. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 December 2006, 08:15 AM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Hi Mike and welcome to TRF We're glad you found us and hope you can stick around and join in on the fun. The new TT GMT II is a beautiful watch. If it smiles at you more than the Patek, then go for it. Pictures are required. __________________ JJ

16 December 2006, 02:37 PM	#11
ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	Welcome Mike! Have fun and enjoy. Please post some pix, we all love pix. Steve

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