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20 February 2017, 05:45 AM | #1 |
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Three watch trade in for a Patek 5119j?
Would you trade in a Jaeger MUT Moon, Reverso TT1931 and Geophysique? I don't wear them. Am I nuts?
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20 February 2017, 07:30 AM | #2 |
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I wouldn't make that trade. If you don't wear them, you're much better off to sell them.
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Agreed, not a good deal
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20 February 2017, 08:08 AM | #4 |
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Patek lists for $19,700. My 3 could get 6K each .
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20 February 2017, 08:23 AM | #5 |
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I would not do that deal. A mint condition complete set 5119j should be able to be bought for under 14k today and you might even find an AD somewhere willing to sell you a new one for 2k more that that. Not a strongly priced reference these days, but it's a beautiful timeless Calatrava.
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20 February 2017, 08:56 AM | #6 |
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5119 can be had for about 12-14 so no that's a bad deal
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20 February 2017, 09:55 AM | #7 |
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I'd add more and get a 5227.
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20 February 2017, 12:45 PM | #8 |
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3 dress watches you don't wear and going to add something dressier? Take the 18K and consider something else. Just my 2cents
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20 February 2017, 01:45 PM | #9 |
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Although JLC makes great watches and are very respected in the watch industry, a Patek Calatrava is at a different level. If you like the 5119J, I would go ahead and sell your JLCs and get the Calatrava.
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I may pull the trigger on Saturday. The AD that I deal with is eminently fair. Thanks for the advice all. Will update.
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20 February 2017, 10:05 PM | #11 |
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Is it a fair trade? Looking at it from a purely monetary standpoint, it would depend on condition, metal, and specific models of your JLCs.
Assuming yours are stainless, mint with b/p, against a Calatrava new from AD - then it's a reasonable trade IMO. $6k each for your preowned JLCs is a generous offer from an AD. He's making his profit on the new Patek at MSRP, as he won't make much on the resale of your watches. As others have stated, the 5119 can be purchased preowned at a significant discount, but if buying new from and AD is your goal then I'd say go for it! The 5119j is terrific, although personally I'd pay a little more and get the 5120j if I was looking for a classic dress watch. The 240 movmt is a thing of beauty. |
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Thanks, Tony64. I may or may not get 6K/watch, but I expect a discount on the Patek and I don't think I will have to put much cash in the deal. My watches are steel and in great condition.
I looked at the 5120, but I prefer the sub second dial on the 5119. Lets you know it's running. |
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Also don't forget that the cal 215 that powers the 5119 was designed for a 33mm case. It's a reliable workhorse movement, but gets a little lost in the larger cases...
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The 215 movement (which looks great in the 7041R) is the only thing that holds me back from getting a 5196R; however, with the angled caseback of the 5119 it looks appropriate to me.
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21 February 2017, 07:21 AM | #18 |
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5120g, 5116r, 5120g
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I wouldn't trade those watches.
I agree with the poster above who prefers the model w/ no second hand. My personal favourite Calatrava is the 5196G FWIW. |
21 February 2017, 12:36 PM | #21 |
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Eh I'd do it. Not because the Patek is so great but because the others are what they are. You're getting a really good value on your trade in but unfortunately you are trading against a fully priced watch. At the end of the day you get a quintessential watch, I'd do it.
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When I think of calatrava it will always be the hobnail that comes to mind
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I'd do it. I have a 5116R and I absolutely love it.
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24 February 2017, 06:51 AM | #26 |
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I would keep the JLC moon as your dress watch , then sell or trade the other two and add cash and get a 5167 \
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24 February 2017, 07:08 AM | #27 |
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If you're going to wear the Patek, sure.
Personally, I don't really wear dress watches, so I'd hestitate to have so much money in one piece I'd rarely wear. I agree with Jorge, and would keep the MUT moon as my one classic piece, and move the other JLCs for sportier watches. |
24 February 2017, 07:58 AM | #28 |
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I like the traditional Calatrava. I find the silver hands on the light face of the JLC MUT Moon difficult to read.
I am not a big Aquanaut fan. I have 4 Rolex sports watches, a Speedy, IWC Mark 18, a bunch of Seiko divers. I could outfit a Boy Scout troop in sports watches. So I am going formal. But thank you for the new ideas! |
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