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23 September 2019, 06:03 PM | #1 |
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Thoughs on this 1969 GMT Master Long E
Hi guys, I have been offered this GMT in a trade. It looks absolutely stunning to me. I have looked around and prices vary according to condition, I would just like to ensure this is a fair deal for both parties. The owner is asking for two Submariners, full sets (1991 sub and 1997 14060) plus $1350 USD on top. The GMT Master has no box or papers.
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23 September 2019, 06:31 PM | #2 |
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can't comment on your deal but looks really sharp, the case is recut right?
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23 September 2019, 06:45 PM | #3 |
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23 September 2019, 07:15 PM | #4 |
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looks ok
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23 September 2019, 09:16 PM | #5 |
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Serial number pegs it at about 1971. And I would agree the case looks recut - nicely I might add.
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23 September 2019, 09:25 PM | #6 |
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Not for me that trade.
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23 September 2019, 09:27 PM | #7 |
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23 September 2019, 09:53 PM | #8 |
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Nice watch. although I wouldn't make the deal
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23 September 2019, 10:04 PM | #9 |
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23 September 2019, 10:33 PM | #10 |
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I'm thinking that the bezel insert may be a later replacement, but that's just based on my non-expert inspection of the shape of the "8"s. I believe, that the printing should be a bit fatter, and the top circle of the "8" more flattened. Again, I hope to be corrected if I'm wrong.
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23 September 2019, 11:23 PM | #11 |
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It’s a replacement insert...so 17k is too much...at this time I’d say is 14-15k....very nice watch but I would not trade 2 full sets and cash....are your watches all original matching tritium? If so I’d say even trade at most
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23 September 2019, 11:29 PM | #12 |
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Hi, yes full sets, papers, books etc, full 12 link bracelets, even bezel protectors, original stickered boxes. Original tritium dials and handsets, both bracelets just overhauled by Michael Young. I was thinking a straight swap too. I will run it by him tomorrow. Still mulling this one over, so thanks for your help guys.
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24 September 2019, 02:00 AM | #15 |
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Replacement insert but nice watch and recut for sure as stated... Personally I think it may be worth both subs right now/no cash. For me its the GMT as I feel one great/solid piece is better than two quite common (no date 1990s subs). Kind of a weird analogy but there isn't a sports GM who wouldn't trade a couple of solid/good players for one great one.
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24 September 2019, 09:53 AM | #17 |
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Two for one. Nope
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24 September 2019, 11:03 AM | #19 |
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Long-E dial is nice, but the recut case, replacement insert and lack of B&P would make me hold on to the two subs and the cash.
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24 September 2019, 11:25 AM | #21 |
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I would pass on this one !
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26 September 2019, 05:29 AM | #26 |
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I agree, I would negotiate a bit harder on this if you really want it to happen. Looks like a really nice GMT.
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26 September 2019, 08:37 AM | #27 |
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I tried, but the seller basically wants to flip the two subs so he wanted a lower trade value on those plus more cash. We were never going to meet in the middle.
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26 September 2019, 10:05 AM | #28 |
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Glad to hear your keeping your Subs and didn't do that deal. I love 4/5 digit Gmts as much as anyone else here and a near perfect 16710 full set just found me. I think your Subs will go up in value as much on there own as his Gmt will. 5 digit Subs are hot and getting hotter.
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Glad to hear you passed. For me, it seemed pretty easy.
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26 September 2019, 11:31 AM | #30 |
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Thanks guys. Once the purple haze of the trade dissipated, I was glad I made the right decision.
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