Thinking about selling mt GMT and buying a Explorer

[Cesium137]

Originally Posted by Galaga167

Never sell the Pepsi, unless you’re upgrading to the new BLRO.

Allow me to rephrase this, “Never sell the Pepsi”.

[igy22]

I'd never sell the gmt for the explorer... but that's just me

[Gee2789]

you know, everyone is saying just out-right "don't sell the pepsi" because it isn't made anymore. However, everyone's situation is different and if you're not feeling the 16710 then it is what it is.

However, I would encourage you to buy the Explorer I first and try it on for awhile if you're financially able to. This gives you a great side-by-side comparison to see which watch you prefer. Additionally, both the Explorer / GMT should have decent liquidity where you can sell it at a decent price without too much concern.

Regarding the fact that they "don't make the pepsi anymore", while that may be true I feel you can always find one on the used/secondary market without too much trouble. So at the end of the day take some calculated risks while keeping your options open and you'll figure out which watch is the one for you.

Post some pics of your GMT if you can!

[Rori]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Not a chance in hell. But hey, that's me.

That’s me too.


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[kneedeep]

Do not let your mind entertain thoughts of selling a Pepsi. Switch gears immediately and think of something else.

[Oyster Sauce]

I agree with what seems to be the majority opinion here...keep the GMT

[MAINEZX10]

I am not a GMT fan but I would NEVER sell a GMT to buy an Explorer. You will definitely regret that, I promise you.

[KeithP]

I’ll pile on. No way.

[TBritt]

Originally Posted by Gee2789

you know, everyone is saying just out-right "don't sell the pepsi" because it isn't made anymore. However, everyone's situation is different and if you're not feeling the 16710 then it is what it is.

However, I would encourage you to buy the Explorer I first and try it on for awhile if you're financially able to. This gives you a great side-by-side comparison to see which watch you prefer. Additionally, both the Explorer / GMT should have decent liquidity where you can sell it at a decent price without too much concern.

Regarding the fact that they "don't make the pepsi anymore", while that may be true I feel you can always find one on the used/secondary market without too much trouble. So at the end of the day take some calculated risks while keeping your options open and you'll figure out which watch is the one for you.

Post some pics of your GMT if you can!

I have some I can post. Says insert URL? Have to create a photo account somewhere?

[Nairn1980]

Nope

[Recondope]

If you can afford both, buy the Explorer and keep the GMT. If finances don't allow I would just keep the GMT and save up for the Explorer at a later date.

[drrd]

Yes you should do that

[scarlet knight]

Don’t sell the Pepsi! Buy the Explorer, keep the Pepsi.

[GradyPhilpott]

It cannot be reiterated enough.

Don't sell that Pepsi.

Maybe the cabin fever clouding your sensorium, but if you sell, when you come to your senses, you will grieve mightily.

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by TBritt

It's unanimous. I'll keep the GMT and add the Explorer. I took a total beat down on this thread, but I guess we all need one here and there. :) I'll go to the for sale forum and see whats available.

Beaten Down? Excuse me?
You received the best advice on the internet. Maybe it wasn't what you expected, but TRF is all about helping and giving solid info to those who ask.
You weren't 'beaten down', you were 'smartened up'.
Your decision to keep the 5 digit GMT is very sensible, as said, you'd miss it as soon as it was gone.
Good luck in your hunt for an Explorer.

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[Shazbot302]

Lol

[TBritt]

Originally Posted by mmmmp

Beaten Down? Excuse me?
You received the best advice on the internet. Maybe it wasn't what you expected, but TRF is all about helping and giving solid info to those who ask.
You weren't 'beaten down', you were 'smartened up'.
Your decision to keep the 5 digit GMT is very sensible, as said, you'd miss it as soon as it was gone.
Good luck in your hunt for an Explorer.

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Oh this thread went the way I thought it would. And I know keeping the GMT is best. I'm really lucky to have such a nice watch. I went and dug out the original receipt from back when I bought it. I thought I had it longer than I have. I bought it back in June of 2009 for a whopping $3308 bucks! Helluva a deal huh?

[msdtra]

Well if decide sell it let me know lol

I wouldn’t Sell !!!

[MrMercedes]

You must be crazy....don´t even think about this!!!!!!!

[kits73]

I’d keep the GMT and add an Explorer if you can.

[KeithP]

Originally Posted by mmmmp

Beaten Down? Excuse me?
You received the best advice on the internet. Maybe it wasn't what you expected, but TRF is all about helping and giving solid info to those who ask.
You weren't 'beaten down', you were 'smartened up'.
Your decision to keep the 5 digit GMT is very sensible, as said, you'd miss it as soon as it was gone.
Good luck in your hunt for an Explorer.

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It was a joke. Sarcasm

[Rado63]

I guess most would not do what I would suggest which is to sell the GMT and get whatever you want. I like newer watches so I would buy, sell and trade, them if I wanted another watch. The GMT is not unique and rare that you can not replace it, just expect to pay more for a nice condition full set as time goes by. For me the hobby is to experience the watches and to enjoy as many as you can, or you can collect watches and keep them in a box and look at them from time to time.

[Wck88]

Don't do it.

[TheWatchmen]

I sold a modern Pepsi and bought an Explorer. More comfortable and nothing gratuitous. I travel for work a lot and still didn’t need the 24-hr hand.

It’s so much more subtle, which is a plus for how I dress.

To each his own, both great but the super case was meh.

[L_S_SHOE]

Please don’t do it.


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[2000-NJDEVILS]

Jim Cramer would say DON’T SELL, DON’T SELL, DON’T SELL....
The Pepsi GMT is an APPRECIATING ASSET - the 39mm explorer and 42mm explorer 2 are nice - but they don’t have the same pedigree nor will they accelerate in value like your 20 year old Pepsi will. DON’T SELL!!!
My suggestion is that if you have some excess cash, by all means get one of the explorers....

[Galaga167]

Originally Posted by TheWatchmen

I sold a modern Pepsi and bought an Explorer. More comfortable and nothing gratuitous. I travel for work a lot and still didn’t need the 24-hr hand.

It’s so much more subtle, which is a plus for how I dress.

To each his own, both great but the super case was meh.

If you want subtle buy a LN. I’d never in a million years ever take an explorer before any GMT Master. There is no comparison in my opinion and the market agrees with me.

[johnorpheus]

I would say always add, never subtract. I do understand how after wearing the same watch for a long time, one could get bored of it, but just change it up and the Pepsi will speak to you again after a bit.

No shame in wanting a new, modern reference though. So I'd check out the Explorer, see how it wears, and add it when it makes sense if you end up liking it.

[JasonF]

I sold my F Serial Pepsi 6 years ago and regret it - please don't make the same mistake I did!

[Saint-Tropez]

Originally Posted by TBritt

I have a 2001 GMT Master 2, Pepsi bezel, (K serial number) and I'm thinking about selling it and buying a brand new Explorer. I should get enough to buy Explorer and have a couple thousand in cash remaining. I've just had the GMT serviced so its looking great. Thoughts?

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Humor aside....GMT has far more functionality. Why not keep it and purchase the Explorer also? Totally different look.