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10 December 2019, 05:12 AM | #1 |
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SD43 or Batman - help...
I have an SD43 and someone wants to trade me for a Batman Jubilee (wants $1,000 plus SD43). I really like the SD43 (though a little big on 6.75" wrist), but also really like the Batman (maybe prefer it). Feels a bit weird trading a watch that costs more than what I would get and also paying $1,000 for the privilege.... On other hand - if money wasn't an issue think I like the batman better... Any thoughts?
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10 December 2019, 05:17 AM | #2 |
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Personally I would just try to source a BLNR from an AD. You have a great watch to wear in the meantime, they have not discontinued the BLNR, eventually one will become available. If, at that time, you don't want two watches, sell the one you like least.
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10 December 2019, 05:19 AM | #3 |
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Agree with this. And like what you said it doesn't make sense to trade a more expensive watch plus cash for a less expensive watch unless it's one you've really wanted. Assuming you picked up your SD43 at retail, you should be able to get a BLNR down the road. Once the hype dies down I'm thinking it will become much easier to get.
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10 December 2019, 05:21 AM | #4 |
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What? That guy is taking advantage of you. If you like the gmt more, sell the SD43 and buy one from an AD. You wait a bit but you’ll get it. I would ask him to pay 3000$ for the swap not me paying him more.
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10 December 2019, 06:18 AM | #5 | |
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This. It is my personal opinion - I like the SD43 much more than the Batman and I would not so this trade. Also if your SD43 has the MkI dial - that would be another reason to hold to it. |
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10 December 2019, 06:24 AM | #6 |
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Numbers don’t lie, BLNR has higher mkt value and it’s also the watch I’d want.
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10 December 2019, 06:33 AM | #7 |
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I own both watches. I love my (Oyster) BLNR and cannot ever see myself parting with it, however it is a very commonly flipped watch and there’s a reason for that (besides crazy prices). It’s a very striking looking watch but some people tire of it after a while. If I were forced to choose between the SD43 and the BLNR - and I have the same wrist size as you - I would pick the SD43 every time.
This does also partly depends on what else is in your collection. As an only watch, again the SD43 wins for me with the brushed bracelet and superior clasp.
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10 December 2019, 06:37 AM | #8 |
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I’m in the same boat. Have an SD43.... thought about making a similar trade for the jubilee Batman.... decided I love them both. Will be patient and wait for my AD or for greys to come down to earth. In the meantime I have great watches to wear already. I can be patient.
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10 December 2019, 06:37 AM | #9 |
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If that was the deal I would keep the SD43 and just get the BLNR at retail with some wait. He should pay you cash for this trade, not the other way around.
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10 December 2019, 08:41 AM | #10 |
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It’s hard to choose which watch to keep... ones an every day watch and ones a dressier watch in my opinion. I got the Batman thinking I would sell the 43, and I currently have both lol
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10 December 2019, 10:03 AM | #11 |
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Both are great!!!! The GMT is a more HOT model and the SD43 a treasure for me, unique!
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10 December 2019, 10:12 AM | #12 |
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This is great advice imo.
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10 December 2019, 10:41 AM | #13 |
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I would do it. Value wise its fine. Plus I have a similarly sized wrist, I think SD is a bit too big. Hence the reason I on submariner for my diver.
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10 December 2019, 11:37 AM | #14 |
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Focus on which watch makes you happier and don’t worry about the money. I traded my SD43 in and ended up with the BLRO and couldn’t be happier.
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10 December 2019, 11:43 AM | #15 |
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Two very different wearing watches, as I’m sure you know. If at all possible I’d try and add the BLNR rather than flip for it.
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10 December 2019, 11:50 AM | #16 |
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Sd43 > Batman
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10 December 2019, 11:52 AM | #17 |
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If the Batman owner wants your SD43 so bad, you are in the drivers seat and should be the one negotiating terms. Definitely wouldn’t give watch + cash for a watch your not dying to have. I just got an SD43 and probably won’t keep it, I have a JC DSSD already. Now I would bundle my SD43 + cash (or SD43 + AP Diver) if I can get into an AP I’m lusting over.
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10 December 2019, 12:29 PM | #18 |
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I’d do it . Batman better for smaller wrist. 1000 bucks won’t be missed
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10 December 2019, 02:46 PM | #19 | |
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Exactly.
Trade should be based on actual price of items not the virtual one being bubbled for momentary demand. Quote:
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10 December 2019, 03:05 PM | #20 |
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A mk1 sd43
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10 December 2019, 05:22 PM | #21 |
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10 December 2019, 05:25 PM | #22 |
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If it is a 126710 BLNR I would go for it, 40mm size biggest plus for me between these two.
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10 December 2019, 05:38 PM | #23 |
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what do you have in your collection~?
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11 December 2019, 12:25 AM | #24 |
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Bad trade IMHO.
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Do you need a dive watch or a GMT?
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11 December 2019, 12:55 AM | #28 |
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I’d go for the SD43. I’m not a huge fan of the BLNR. Now if the BLRO was on the table... different story
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11 December 2019, 01:00 AM | #29 |
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11 December 2019, 01:30 AM | #30 |
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SD43 is treasure the Batman is HOT (for now).
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