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Old 26 May 2018, 09:11 AM   #1
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I’m in trouble

Long story short: I felt like it’s time for a new watch and put my Explorer 2 up for sale today. I did it to test the waters and.....few hours later, it was sold.....The price was fair and I let it go.

Now, I am in panic mode. I need a new watch.
I have a few options: (what is on my radar)

-pre-owned DD (36mm quick set)
-Pepsi 16710
-new Pepsi (have the option of getting one this year).

What do I do?

I saw this Y serial for a decent price...Im tempted. Do I wait or do I jump?
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Old 26 May 2018, 09:36 AM   #2
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I would probably get it now, new one could be 6 months away still and you can trade for it then.
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Old 26 May 2018, 09:54 AM   #3
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What do you want more? Seems silly to me to rush into buying a watch just to scratch a temporary itch.

If you really feel panicked about not having a watch, buy a cheap Seiko for a couple hundred to hold you over. You can keep it as a beater watch when you buy what you really want.
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Old 26 May 2018, 10:20 AM   #4
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I would probably get it now, new one could be 6 months away still and you can trade for it then.
x2 ...or longer.
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Old 26 May 2018, 10:24 AM   #5
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Long story short: I felt like it’s time for a new watch and put my Explorer 2 up for sale today. I did it to test the waters and.....few hours later, it was sold.....The price was fair and I let it go.

Now, I am in panic mode. I need a new watch.
I have a few options: (what is on my radar)

-pre-owned DD (36mm quick set)
-Pepsi 16710
-new Pepsi (have the option of getting one this year).

What do I do?

I saw this Y serial for a decent price...Im tempted. Do I wait or do I jump?
I don't like the look of the 2's on the bezel. I doubt it's genuine.
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Old 26 May 2018, 11:09 AM   #6
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I don't like the look of the 2's on the bezel. I doubt it's genuine.
Agreed
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Old 26 May 2018, 11:12 AM   #7
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Totally personal preference dude. No one here can tell you what to do. You already know what you want. Just do it.
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Old 26 May 2018, 11:14 AM   #8
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Buying a Pepsi 16710 at this time is not a 'panic buy' in my book.

But I would want to take a very close look at that one.
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Old 26 May 2018, 11:16 AM   #9
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No need to rush into anything. You sold for a reason, best to sort out the watch you really want
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Old 26 May 2018, 11:17 AM   #10
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Old 26 May 2018, 11:47 AM   #11
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I see you are in aviation. I’m a GMT fanatic, so that’s my preference. Does it make sense for you? You need to decide for yourself. Someone flagged that as an aftermarket bezel in this thread. Check that out. The reason I like a 16710 GMT is the variations. You can get genuine inserts from TS, here. And then you have several watches in one.



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Old 26 May 2018, 12:11 PM   #12
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Long story short: I felt like it’s time for a new watch and put my Explorer 2 up for sale today. I did it to test the waters and.....few hours later, it was sold.....The price was fair and I let it go.

Now, I am in panic mode. I need a new watch.
I have a few options: (what is on my radar)

-pre-owned DD (36mm quick set)
-Pepsi 16710
-new Pepsi (have the option of getting one this year).

What do I do?

I saw this Y serial for a decent price...Im tempted. Do I wait or do I jump?
I have a similar dilemma. I am considering selling my Explorer II and buying a new watch. I'm afraid it won't sell for a good price. Do you mind telling me how you sold yours and what price you got?

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Old 26 May 2018, 12:36 PM   #13
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Hi,

Thanks for your replies.
I do hv a Submariner and a few vintage pieces, so not completely without a watch. Pepsi, I always liked but It is a bit of a dilemma with the new model out. Do I buy an older one or a new one? Prices are pretty close. What makes better sense?
At the same time, I haven’t seen the new one and the jubilee bracelet would he my second option for a Pepsi...but the new movement with 70hrs power reserve is great when you wear it on rotation.

@omitohud @thuilln
Thanks for pointing out the aftermarket bezel. I did not pick that up. That makes it a pass, why would a watch from 2002 hv an aftermarket bezel insert?!!! I don’t like that.

The initial impulse was to quickly buy another one, same day if possible. But I must breath and take it easy.

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I did not loose any money on the Explorer. I got it preowned and sold it for the same money after 3 years.

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Yes, Im in aviation and always liked the Pepsi. It is the watch to have. Ideally a good piece of the old model if possible.

Im at a point when Im downsizing. I am selling a few watches to buy one with the proceedings. The Explorer went so fast, it caught me by surprise. I have owned a few models and the next one has to be a bit special.
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Old 26 May 2018, 01:05 PM   #14
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Hi,

Thanks for your replies.
I do hv a Submariner and a few vintage pieces, so not completely without a watch. Pepsi, I always liked but It is a bit of a dilemma with the new model out. Do I buy an older one or a new one? Prices are pretty close. What makes better sense?
At the same time, I haven’t seen the new one and the jubilee bracelet would he my second option for a Pepsi...but the new movement with 70hrs power reserve is great when you wear it on rotation.

@omitohud @thuilln
Thanks for pointing out the aftermarket bezel. I did not pick that up. That makes it a pass, why would a watch from 2002 hv an aftermarket bezel insert?!!! I don’t like that.

The initial impulse was to quickly buy another one, same day if possible. But I must breath and take it easy.

@bro watch
I did not loose any money on the Explorer. I got it preowned and sold it for the same money after 3 years.

@bladeshot
Yes, Im in aviation and always liked the Pepsi. It is the watch to have. Ideally a good piece of the old model if possible.

Im at a point when Im downsizing. I am selling a few watches to buy one instead with the proceedings. The Explorer went so fast, it caught me by surprise. I have owned a few models and the next one has to be a bit special.


Glad you have a Sub to get you through the change... that’s a tough decision. 70hrs reserve is not critical for me, but it would be nice. If you have some vintage pieces, shoot for the new SS pepsi. I’d like to have a new SS pepsi, but I prefer the oyster, as you mentioned. I do have a jubilee for my 5-digit just to mix it up. The new ceramic bezel on the 6-digit BLRO is nice (I have a WG BLRO) but I wear the 5-digit more often. You need to see the ceramic Pepsi colors in person. Good luck with the search! I always enjoy the hunt.


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Old 26 May 2018, 01:32 PM   #15
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Old 26 May 2018, 02:30 PM   #16
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Old 26 May 2018, 02:43 PM   #17
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I decided to wait myself for the new Pepsi. New movement, ceramic bezel, better SS. What not to wait for?
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Old 26 May 2018, 03:01 PM   #18
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I decided to wait myself for the new Pepsi. New movement, ceramic bezel, better SS. What not to wait for?
I tend to think the same. Unless you get a good condition old Pepsi for a fair price(which is not that easy)......the new one is the way to go.

If only it had the oyster bracelet
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Old 26 May 2018, 03:18 PM   #19
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If a 16710, late 90s/early 00s GMT with lug holes and SELs.

But...... you have a Sub, so, I'm thinking the DD you mentioned in your first post might be the way to go?

As for the new GMT, nice watch, but I would wait for it only if you LOVE IT, and it seems like you don't.
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Old 26 May 2018, 06:58 PM   #20
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If a 16710, late 90s/early 00s GMT with lug holes and SELs.

But...... you have a Sub, so, I'm thinking the DD you mentioned in your first post might be the way to go?

As for the new GMT, nice watch, but I would wait for it only if you LOVE IT, and it seems like you don't.
Oooooh, yes. That configuration is sweet.

DD is always in my books. Just thinking whether to get now (almost 40) or
later on at 45 or 50.

The new Pepsi started to sing for me over night but I really need to see it before I know for sure.
Nevertheless, this morning I went and put my name down for one. God knows what the wait is....but I think I can get it this year.
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Old 26 May 2018, 09:40 PM   #21
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I would wait for the new pepsi, if I had another watch I could be using till then.
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Old 26 May 2018, 10:02 PM   #22
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You're not watchless, so I'd wait until you're certain on what you want. I'd hold out for the new 216710.
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Old 26 May 2018, 10:33 PM   #23
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I would wait for the new pepsi, if I had another watch I could be using till then.
I am inclined to do so unless a good old Pepsi comes up at a reasonable price.

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You're not watchless, so I'd wait until you're certain on what you want. I'd hold out for the new 216710.
Yes, true.


The main trouble is the wait and not jump and make an impluse buy. Having watch funds available is dangerous.

BTW: my local AD charges 600 usd over the official price for the Pepsi. I guess this is something I can accept.


Selling the Explorer, brings out the Sub. I really like this beauty, this I do not think I can ever sell.
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Old 27 May 2018, 02:00 AM   #24
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If a 16710, late 90s/early 00s GMT with lug holes and SELs.

But...... you have a Sub, so, I'm thinking the DD you mentioned in your first post might be the way to go?

As for the new GMT, nice watch, but I would wait for it only if you LOVE IT, and it seems like you don't.


Agree! Love the lug holes and SEL. Mine is a P serial.


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I am inclined to do so unless a good old Pepsi comes up at a reasonable price.







Yes, true.





The main trouble is the wait and not jump and make an impluse buy. Having watch funds available is dangerous.



BTW: my local AD charges 600 usd over the official price for the Pepsi. I guess this is something I can accept.





Selling the Explorer, brings out the Sub. I really like this beauty, this I do not think I can ever sell.


Great sub! Enjoy it while you hunt.


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Old 27 May 2018, 05:59 PM   #27
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Have you considered the new Tudor GMT? Should be out anytime now...
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New Pepsi all the way. The wait will be a good exercise in patience and self discipline.
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I see you are in aviation. I’m a GMT fanatic, so that’s my preference. Does it make sense for you? You need to decide for yourself. Someone flagged that as an aftermarket bezel in this thread. Check that out. The reason I like a 16710 GMT is the variations. You can get genuine inserts from TS, here. And then you have several watches in one.



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Hello mate. You can have 8 watches with different look with these combo :). What a versatile watch you have


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