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Mr Kram · 3 March 2016, 02:33 AM

do it without hesitation. i just "traded" 5 of my rolexes for an AP and an IWC. couldn't be happier.

jjnd08 · 3 March 2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Kram

do it without hesitation. i just "traded" 5 of my rolexes for an AP and an IWC. couldn't be happier.

Mind telling us the trade? This post peaked my interest!

Mr Kram · 3 March 2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

Mind telling us the trade? This post peaked my interest!

i say trade, but 3 separate transactions. also, there was some cash involved.

Y serial TT Datejust, Onyx, 2 Diamond markers
F serial TT Sub, Blue
D serial TT GMT Master II, Rootbeer
Z serial 16600 Sea Dweller
D serial 16570 Explorer II Polar

for:
IWC Top Gun Doppelchrono

New style AP ROO Navy with an OEM blue and orange hornback I purchased that came off one of their limited editions. Edit, watch is here!!!! My pic.

dr.ns23 · 3 March 2016, 03:09 AM

That's really interesting, you sold 5 watches for two! But I have to admit your new 2 watches are worth it! Congratulations I hope you wear them in good health.

Mr Kram · 3 March 2016, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jeopardy

That's really interesting, you sold 5 watches for two! But I have to admit your new 2 watches are worth it! Congratulations I hope you wear them in good health.

thanks so much. i still have a handful of rolexes, so i haven't left the brand completely. just needed to mix it up a bit.

jjnd08 · 3 March 2016, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

i say trade, but 3 separate transactions. also, there was some cash involved.

Y serial TT Datejust, Onyx, 2 Diamond markers
F serial TT Sub, Blue
D serial TT GMT Master II, Rootbeer
Z serial 16600 Sea Dweller
D serial 16570 Explorer II Polar

for:
IWC Top Gun Doppelchrono

New style AP ROO Navy with an OEM blue and orange hornback I purchased that came off one of their limited editions. Edit, watch is here!!!! My pic.

Well done!

Chadridv · 3 March 2016, 06:04 AM

Here's how I feel about this. If #2 is actually an option (keep them both and buy the AP with other funds), then to me there's no reason to rush into dumping both your Hublots. Hublot is by no means a brand I love, but you said it yourself, you stand to lose money on selling them.

If you can afford it, why not go with option 4, keep your favorite Hublot, outright buy the AP, and if in 6 months the Hublot is still not your cup of tea, sell it. Be patient and try to get your asking price!

Good luck.

Galion · 3 March 2016, 01:58 PM

I'd keep the SS/ceramic, that's the only Hublot model I really like, a lot.

Chary · 3 March 2016, 02:42 PM

sell everything and get a 26401 !!!

gummy · 3 March 2016, 05:29 PM

I would sell...

I love the 15202 as well.

Great AP

Mr Kram · 3 March 2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

Well done!

thanks. means a lot from an irish fan. fight on! LOL

also, love your tag line.

also, was just in DFW area. got my wife's kinfolk round dem parts.

RUK · 3 March 2016, 06:16 PM

Sell them and get tha 15202 / Patek

lapince · 3 March 2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jeopardy

Thanks to all of your valuable replies. To be honest, in order for me to be able to afford the 15202 I need to sell both watches. I am not willing at this point to spend money on a watch (plus the wife is not very supportive of spending on another new watch!). I also am not planning on buying a used 15202 as it is my first AP and I want to live the experience... Plus from my quick search I don't think the difference between used and new is worth considering the used...

Few years ago I was a very big fan of Hublot, collected everything related to Hublot too. But back then I wasn't as educated in watches as I am now. Now, I do understand watches much more and I do appreciate what watchmaking is all about. Back then Hublot was a very cool watch for me. Now I am honestly bored of the watches and I noticed that their finishing isn't that great. I also didn't find that the watches are reliable in terms of the movement. I also decided that I need quality over quantity. I want to focus on top watches with history, etc...

I think the answer is clear, and I know what I want - the AP 15202. It has been my dream watch for a while, and I have been obsessing about it for ages. However, it is the first time I ever sell a watch let alone two, so this is why I am a bit worried and debating the idea of doing the move...

I look forward to hear more of your comments. Thank you very much again :)

Well I get the quality over quantity, but I really hope you got these 2 with a very good discount as with Hublot between retail price and used price you take a huge beating, I get the part where you can't put anymore money and have to sell both but to be honest I think the skeleton on the left is cool, it would make a nice pair with the AP, but if you are tired of the brand and don't wear them then yes sell, but look at second hand prices of these models, like you said you will loose quite a large amount of cash, anyways good luck

jjnd08 · 4 March 2016, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Kram

thanks. means a lot from an irish fan. fight on! LOL

also, love your tag line.

also, was just in DFW area. got my wife's kinfolk round dem parts.

Thank you! Been some great games in the rivalry series!

Let me know next time you are in town and we can grab a beer. There are a few other watch guys/TRF memebers in town we can try to coordinate with as well.

Mr Kram · 4 March 2016, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

Thank you! Been some great games in the rivalry series!

Let me know next time you are in town and we can grab a beer. There are a few other watch guys/TRF memebers in town we can try to coordinate with as well.

Sounds good. Don't know the next time we will be in town. We are usually in Houston several times a year (just got back Wednesday in fact). But I will be sure to hit you up. Would love to hang with some members here.

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dr.ns23 · 8 April 2016, 06:46 AM

A quick update, I sold both watches and will soon pay a deposit for the 15202, but not sure of the delivery date yet! Super excited! Thanks to all your valuable comments.

brettpaul · 8 April 2016, 07:06 PM

Sell the two and get 15202 - you won't look back!

Hairdude1 · 8 April 2016, 09:09 PM

Bye bye Hublot

brandrea · 8 April 2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Bid fond (and very fast) farewell to the Hublows

Hello AP

JJ WA · 9 April 2016, 11:02 AM

What you are doing here is like getting into a pub in London and asking people if you should sell your jersey of the French National soccer team to buy the English one. You are asking AP lovers if you should sell watches from one of the brands they respect the least to buy 'the' watch they love the most ;)

In this case, I will side with the Brits and echo the 'sell' voice. I like the original Big Bangs, but the 15202 is of course in a different league.

CWIN · 9 April 2016, 12:10 PM

Sell them.

View Poll Results: What do you think I should do?
Sell the two watches and buy the AP 15202	94	90.38%
Keep the two watches and do not buy the AP 15202	0	0%
Do not sell the two watches and buy the AP 15202	1	0.96%
Sell one watch and buy the AP 15202	9	8.65%
Voters: 104. You may not vote on this poll

8 April 2016, 07:06 PM	#47
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Sell the two and get 15202 - you won't look back! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

8 April 2016, 09:09 PM	#48
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Bye bye Hublot __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

9 April 2016, 12:10 PM	#51
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Sell them. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

3 March 2016, 02:33 AM	#31
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	do it without hesitation. i just "traded" 5 of my rolexes for an AP and an IWC. couldn't be happier.

3 March 2016, 03:09 AM	#34
dr.ns23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Watch: 15202 Posts: 430	That's really interesting, you sold 5 watches for two! But I have to admit your new 2 watches are worth it! Congratulations I hope you wear them in good health.

3 March 2016, 06:04 AM	#37
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	Here's how I feel about this. If #2 is actually an option (keep them both and buy the AP with other funds), then to me there's no reason to rush into dumping both your Hublots. Hublot is by no means a brand I love, but you said it yourself, you stand to lose money on selling them. If you can afford it, why not go with option 4, keep your favorite Hublot, outright buy the AP, and if in 6 months the Hublot is still not your cup of tea, sell it. Be patient and try to get your asking price! Good luck.

3 March 2016, 01:58 PM	#38
Galion "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PE - BR Posts: 558	I'd keep the SS/ceramic, that's the only Hublot model I really like, a lot.

3 March 2016, 02:42 PM	#39
Chary 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: USA Watch: 15407ST Posts: 954	sell everything and get a 26401 !!!

3 March 2016, 05:29 PM	#40
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,300	I would sell... I love the 15202 as well. Great AP

3 March 2016, 06:16 PM	#42
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Sell them and get tha 15202 / Patek

8 April 2016, 06:46 AM	#46
dr.ns23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Watch: 15202 Posts: 430	A quick update, I sold both watches and will soon pay a deposit for the 15202, but not sure of the delivery date yet! Super excited! Thanks to all your valuable comments.

9 April 2016, 11:02 AM	#50
JJ WA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 787	What you are doing here is like getting into a pub in London and asking people if you should sell your jersey of the French National soccer team to buy the English one. You are asking AP lovers if you should sell watches from one of the brands they respect the least to buy 'the' watch they love the most ;) In this case, I will side with the Brits and echo the 'sell' voice. I like the original Big Bangs, but the 15202 is of course in a different league.

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