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RUK · 21 March 2015, 06:55 AM

So this is my collection

This is the problem (if you can call it that)

- This is incoming in a few months

-and I am falling for this

-and calling a few dealers about getting this - Not immediately but somewhere down the line

I have to get rid of a few watches to make space, I don't believe in owning watches that don't get wrist time. Currently the IWC is new so getting a lot of wear, the SubC is my holiday watch and daily "beater" the Speedy again is very versatile and I don't want to sell that as it was a gift. The date just is now my Wife's so can't sell that

The Reverso is for weddings, formal meetings/with a suit and It is an icon and I do like the idea of keeping a Reverso in the collection.

That unfortunately leaves the GMT : I don't really use the GMT complication ( I travel aprox be 4 times a year on holidays so don't need to track different zones) I love the look, the colour and history of the Pepsi GMT, its even got a recent service... but its the odd one out.

So sell the GMT or let it live in the safe?

toneafficianado · 21 March 2015, 07:04 AM

Sell it and make room for something you'll have more feeling for. I have sold or given away five watches since Xmas for the same reason. Only have four left but I sure do love those four! Working towards something I have never had..a Bluesy Sub. It'll be #5 but if I don't wear it and love it then I will sell that as well after a while. Sell it even if you have mixed feelings for it. If you find you miss it after all , you can always find something similar too. Watches are meant to be enjoyed ,not put away in a safe.

brettpaul · 21 March 2015, 07:05 AM

GMT stays IMHO!

Zoran · 21 March 2015, 07:06 AM

Hi,

If I am not mistaking (looking at your collection so far), keeping the GMT will not have a big impact on your daily financial obligations.
I would keep the GMT, it brings a nice touch of color to the collection.

I have had a few of them, and I have never lost a penny on reselling them. They retain their value very well.

So, keep it if you can.
If there is absolutely no love, let it go

Good luck deciding and congrats on that gorgeous Nautilus that is on the way

McLovin · 21 March 2015, 07:07 AM

I'd keep the Pepsi over the Pelagos

red1108nyc · 21 March 2015, 07:29 AM

I agree 5711 is definitely beautiful.... but you should keep the GMT..

because... PEPSI rocks!

breitlings · 21 March 2015, 07:38 AM

personally I'd drop the date or date just and the three in the front row. keep the two rolex sports.

jjnd08 · 21 March 2015, 08:08 AM

Sell it. You'll get color with the Pelagos and 5711. The 5711 is awesome!

I'd also get rid of the IWC.

If you plan on getting a Patek on leather, you may not wear the Reverso anymore. I do prefer the reverso over the Patek though.

donq · 21 March 2015, 08:08 AM

I advise you to go for The Tick!

MikelSS · 21 March 2015, 08:27 AM

Without even looking at your conundrum, I voted for keeping the GMT which was then reaffirmed after reading the post

bradj · 21 March 2015, 08:38 AM

Dump the JLC, DJ, IWC.. Keep the GMT!!

FTX I · 21 March 2015, 08:50 AM

Your collection is perfect the way it is. If you sell the GMT it will be less perfect.

zama · 21 March 2015, 08:51 AM

Your logic is sound, I probably prefer the look of the Pepsi over the Sub so I would be tempted to move the sub on not the GMT, the GMT will do enough for diving if that is why the sub is the holiday watch, particularly if you are thinking of adding a blue pelagos. I think you will be happy with the Blue of the PP, so that may never happen particularly with my next comment.

My personal belief when the Nautilus arrives the rest will get little wrist time and the IWC will be on the block as will the reverso (the Patek is enough dress/sport for all needs). You are about to go through high end metamorphis I predict. Within 12 months, you will have the Nautilus and your predicted Dress Patek, a sub or GMT (whichever you keep) for your beater/holiday watch and the DJ for the wife.... the others will all be gone due to no wrist time....... I have been there myself, once you get your first high end piece, the others go and you reset your criteria.

AK797 · 21 March 2015, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Sell it. You'll get color with the Pelagos and 5711. The 5711 is awesome!

I'd also get rid of the IWC.

If you plan on getting a Patek on leather, you may not wear the Reverso anymore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

My personal belief when the Nautilus arrives the rest will get little wrist time and the IWC will be on the block as will the reverso (the Patek is enough dress/sport for all needs). You are about to go through high end metamorphis I predict. Within 12 months, you will have the Nautilus a Dress Patek, a sub or GMT for your beater/holiday watch and the DJ for the wife.... the others will all be gone due to no wrist time....... I have been there myself, once you get your first high end piece, the others go and you reset your criteria.

Agree with these guys, everything will start to change for you.

RUK · 21 March 2015, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zama

Your logic is sound, I probably prefer the look of the Pepsi over the Sub so I would be tempted to move the sub on not the GMT, the GMT will do enough for diving if that is why the sub is the holiday watch, particularly if you are thinking of adding a blue pelagos. I think you will be happy with the Blue of the PP, so that may never happen particularly with my next comment.

My personal belief when the Nautilus arrives the rest will get little wrist time and the IWC will be on the block as will the reverso (the Patek is enough dress/sport for all needs). You are about to go through high end metamorphis I predict. Within 12 months, you will have the Nautilus and your predicted Dress Patek, a sub or GMT (whichever you keep) for your beater/holiday watch and the DJ for the wife.... the others will all be gone due to no wrist time....... I have been there myself, once you get your first high end piece, the others go and you reset your criteria.

I have to agree. I've been spending very little time on IWC, JLC, Omega, forums since putting the money down for the PP. It's mostly the PP forum and the rolex now. The psychology behind this is very intriguing

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BNA/LION · 21 March 2015, 03:27 PM

Keep the GMT and wear it, don't "let it live in a safe!"

Hairdude1 · 21 March 2015, 03:51 PM

Keep the GMT

HogwldFLTR · 21 March 2015, 03:55 PM

I just don't like PPs all that much so I'd keep the GMT.

engin33r · 21 March 2015, 04:00 PM

Sell it, no point keeping it if you never enjoy it.

ragingcao · 21 March 2015, 04:58 PM

Keep the GMT Pepsi. You will regret it if you sell. Lose the Omega and IWC. you won't even look at them once the Nautilus gets there.
Whoever gave the omega will understand. Omega never holds value. Pepsi not only holds but increases over time. Do Not Sell.

joli160 · 21 March 2015, 05:02 PM

Sell it, probably you will never wear it again with your future planning.

bg17 · 22 March 2015, 01:07 AM

I would let go omega, iwc and probably sub.

Very common watchs that are very beatiful but not special.

Vivalas · 22 March 2015, 03:03 AM

Sell in haste, repent in leisure!

Hold on to it for now, until you actually need to make a decision and then sell if you have to. It will hold its value, may even increase a touch and will sell easily.

My guess is you'll keep it

Wesley Crusher · 22 March 2015, 03:07 AM

Keep the GMT. Forget about "The Tick"

subtona · 22 March 2015, 03:09 AM

great collection as is

i believe if you don't wear it, it should go…

the jlc will compete with the Patek calatrava for dress, so imho that should also be considered at the time.

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21 March 2015, 06:55 AM	#1
RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ruk Location: .ie Watch: 5711,Sub,Daytona,P Posts: 1,232	Spanner in the works - Bye bye GMT? HELP So this is my collection This is the problem (if you can call it that) - This is incoming in a few months -and I am falling for this -and calling a few dealers about getting this - Not immediately but somewhere down the line I have to get rid of a few watches to make space, I don't believe in owning watches that don't get wrist time. Currently the IWC is new so getting a lot of wear, the SubC is my holiday watch and daily "beater" the Speedy again is very versatile and I don't want to sell that as it was a gift. The date just is now my Wife's so can't sell that The Reverso is for weddings, formal meetings/with a suit and It is an icon and I do like the idea of keeping a Reverso in the collection. That unfortunately leaves the GMT : I don't really use the GMT complication ( I travel aprox be 4 times a year on holidays so don't need to track different zones) I love the look, the colour and history of the Pepsi GMT, its even got a recent service... but its the odd one out. So sell the GMT or let it live in the safe?

21 March 2015, 07:05 AM	#3
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	GMT stays IMHO! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

21 March 2015, 07:06 AM	#4
Zoran "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Zoran Location: EU Watch: 1655 Mark 1 Posts: 1,010	Hi, If I am not mistaking (looking at your collection so far), keeping the GMT will not have a big impact on your daily financial obligations. I would keep the GMT, it brings a nice touch of color to the collection. I have had a few of them, and I have never lost a penny on reselling them. They retain their value very well. So, keep it if you can. If there is absolutely no love, let it go Good luck deciding and congrats on that gorgeous Nautilus that is on the way __________________

21 March 2015, 08:51 AM	#13
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Your logic is sound, I probably prefer the look of the Pepsi over the Sub so I would be tempted to move the sub on not the GMT, the GMT will do enough for diving if that is why the sub is the holiday watch, particularly if you are thinking of adding a blue pelagos. I think you will be happy with the Blue of the PP, so that may never happen particularly with my next comment. My personal belief when the Nautilus arrives the rest will get little wrist time and the IWC will be on the block as will the reverso (the Patek is enough dress/sport for all needs). You are about to go through high end metamorphis I predict. Within 12 months, you will have the Nautilus and your predicted Dress Patek, a sub or GMT (whichever you keep) for your beater/holiday watch and the DJ for the wife.... the others will all be gone due to no wrist time....... I have been there myself, once you get your first high end piece, the others go and you reset your criteria. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

21 March 2015, 07:04 AM	#2
toneafficianado 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,201	Sell it and make room for something you'll have more feeling for. I have sold or given away five watches since Xmas for the same reason. Only have four left but I sure do love those four! Working towards something I have never had..a Bluesy Sub. It'll be #5 but if I don't wear it and love it then I will sell that as well after a while. Sell it even if you have mixed feelings for it. If you find you miss it after all , you can always find something similar too. Watches are meant to be enjoyed ,not put away in a safe.

21 March 2015, 07:07 AM	#5
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	I'd keep the Pepsi over the Pelagos

21 March 2015, 07:29 AM	#6
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,498	I agree 5711 is definitely beautiful.... but you should keep the GMT.. because... PEPSI rocks!

21 March 2015, 07:38 AM	#7
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	personally I'd drop the date or date just and the three in the front row. keep the two rolex sports.

21 March 2015, 08:08 AM	#8
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,605	Sell it. You'll get color with the Pelagos and 5711. The 5711 is awesome! I'd also get rid of the IWC. If you plan on getting a Patek on leather, you may not wear the Reverso anymore. I do prefer the reverso over the Patek though.

21 March 2015, 08:27 AM	#10
MikelSS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mikel Location: San Diego, CA Watch: GMT II Posts: 186	Without even looking at your conundrum, I voted for keeping the GMT which was then reaffirmed after reading the post

21 March 2015, 08:38 AM	#11
bradj "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LN 116613LB Posts: 359	Dump the JLC, DJ, IWC.. Keep the GMT!!

21 March 2015, 08:50 AM	#12
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Your collection is perfect the way it is. If you sell the GMT it will be less perfect.

21 March 2015, 03:27 PM	#16
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,195	Keep the GMT and wear it, don't "let it live in a safe!" __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

21 March 2015, 03:51 PM	#17
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Keep the GMT __________________ 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

21 March 2015, 03:55 PM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I just don't like PPs all that much so I'd keep the GMT. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 March 2015, 04:00 PM	#19
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Sell it, no point keeping it if you never enjoy it.

21 March 2015, 04:58 PM	#20
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Keep the GMT Pepsi. You will regret it if you sell. Lose the Omega and IWC. you won't even look at them once the Nautilus gets there. Whoever gave the omega will understand. Omega never holds value. Pepsi not only holds but increases over time. Do Not Sell.

21 March 2015, 05:02 PM	#21
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,352	Sell it, probably you will never wear it again with your future planning. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 March 2015, 01:07 AM	#22
bg17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 103	I would let go omega, iwc and probably sub. Very common watchs that are very beatiful but not special.

22 March 2015, 03:03 AM	#23
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,532	Sell in haste, repent in leisure! Hold on to it for now, until you actually need to make a decision and then sell if you have to. It will hold its value, may even increase a touch and will sell easily. My guess is you'll keep it

22 March 2015, 03:07 AM	#24
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Keep the GMT. Forget about "The Tick"

22 March 2015, 03:09 AM	#25
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,995	great collection as is i believe if you don't wear it, it should go… the jlc will compete with the Patek calatrava for dress, so imho that should also be considered at the time. __________________

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