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ct.matt · 15 November 2018, 08:19 AM

Hey all,

Looking for diverse opinions to aide my decision-making.
I worked out a deal with an e-commerce jewelry store, my 2015 BLNR with some desk diving swirls on the clasp + $11k cash for a mint Patek 5110J on new Patek strap with Patek deployant and papers (no wood box) + 15 months warranty.

The BLNR has been a trusted companion on many international trips and I wore it at my wedding. It's also appreciated in value (bought it for 8k, now the new ones sell for as high as 12k with used ones going for as much as 10k).
I do love this watch, no doubt.

For the last 12 months I've been in love with the YG Patek 5110. Never had the opportunity to try on the 37mm model but I did try on its bigger brother, the 5130 recently and loved the finish and feel, even though it was white gold.
I'm aware of its shortcomings (doesn't account for DST). My main reservations are lack of sweeping seconds (could it get too boring to look at?) and if it's capable of being an almost daily driver.

Yet, I feel like the Rolex has become a little too commonplace. Despite it being so scarce, I usually see 2 or 3 at Hodinkee meetups. I'm stoked about the possibility of acquiring my first Patek from the upper echelon of haute horlogerie.
I can't justify owning both at this moment in time and it would definitely be an impulsive splurchase so cooler heads like yours need to chime in and either enable me or talk me out of it.

SFBAY · 15 November 2018, 08:23 AM

Not a chance but I’m nowhere near a Patek fan

ltmgeller · 15 November 2018, 08:24 AM

I'd save for the Patek but would keep the BLNR based on sentiment alone. It's your wedding watch and I'm sure you can link it to other signifiant times in your life. I'm also biased towards Rolex FYI

CoveWatch · 15 November 2018, 08:27 AM

If you’re tired of the blnr, then why not right? Value wise, it seems like a decent deal, but I’d make sure I love it first as you mentioned you never tried on the 37mm. Good luck

Vipes · 15 November 2018, 08:31 AM

Yes. The 5110 is the best looking non-limited World Timer. I think the deal is pretty good (getting the Patek for about 19-20k). The 37mm wears fine since the lugs are slightly long. I briefly had the 5110p and really liked it but the hands are a little too short (not a deal breaker for me, though).

CorradoBrit · 15 November 2018, 08:34 AM

Paul Pluta (aka Archieluxury) has one, which is enough for me to avoid like the plague.

dba · 15 November 2018, 08:36 AM

No.

williamstone · 15 November 2018, 08:39 AM

Patek is cool but I'll stick to my BLNR if I were you.

jeffnnj · 15 November 2018, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorradoBrit

Paul Pluta (aka Archieluxury) has one, which is enough for me to avoid like the plague.

I base my life and purchases on his lead.

Likestheshiny · 15 November 2018, 09:33 AM

I wouldn't. A neat watch, but too busy for my tastes. But you should wear the watch you love.

Soarer · 15 November 2018, 09:46 AM

I would not do the trade. And definitely not with a BLNR. Also being a Wedding watch, that makes it extra special.

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CorradoBrit · 15 November 2018, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffnnj

I base my life and purchases on his lead.

And eating habits?

David5807 · 15 November 2018, 09:55 AM

I'd keep the BLNR because of the sentimental value it holds.

Rilz · 15 November 2018, 10:02 AM

Not a chance, I wouldn't do the trade Keep the BLNR.

jon_jon · 15 November 2018, 10:54 AM

Two very different watches! A sports watch that is relatively common vs. a dress watch that has been discontinued over 10 years and one you will rarely ever see, even at a watch event. Pure personal preference and I would get the one that you will enjoy wearing on the wrist more. In an ideal world, you would own both for different purposes.

kneedeep · 15 November 2018, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jon_jon

Two very different watches! A sports watch that is relatively common vs. a dress watch that has been discontinued over 10 years and one you will rarely ever see, even at a watch event. Pure personal preference and I would get the one that you will enjoy wearing on the wrist more. In an ideal world, you would own both for different purposes.

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lig · 15 November 2018, 11:44 AM

Nope.

mps354 · 15 November 2018, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vipes

Yes. The 5110 is the best looking non-limited World Timer. I think the deal is pretty good (getting the Patek for about 19-20k). The 37mm wears fine since the lugs are slightly long. I briefly had the 5110p and really liked it but the hands are a little too short (not a deal breaker for me, though).

This. I had a 5110p as well, regret selling it

dubins930 · 15 November 2018, 03:12 PM

I would... the blnr is cool but not Patek world timer cool..
Different levels of watch

Roger Lococco · 15 November 2018, 03:29 PM

I much prefer the BLNR

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SearChart · 15 November 2018, 05:11 PM

Yes I would.

2001jesper · 15 November 2018, 05:32 PM

Nope..

Gotgolf52 · 15 November 2018, 05:39 PM

If you are NOT ready for it, maybe you shouldn’t do it. Also, you have so much memories with the BLNR, why sell it??
I sold my daily Omega Seamaster and I am regretting it until now. Not so much of the watch worth but the memories it share on my wrist. Now that I have 3-4 watches in the rotation, none share the same sentiments the Omega had. Keep the memories and pass it on to your children. My daughter already claim my very first Rolex Daytona 116520.

hambone1983 · 15 November 2018, 05:41 PM

I wouldn't, but I just don't care for worldtimer dials. If you had some kind of deal worked out for an Aquanaut I'd go the other way

SS Oyster · 15 November 2018, 05:46 PM

For an Aquanaut 5167 yes, but no way for a 37mm world timer.

mjrennie · 15 November 2018, 06:44 PM

No.

JacksonStone · 15 November 2018, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CorradoBrit

Paul Pluta (aka Archieluxury) has one, which is enough for me to avoid like the plague.

Archie also shouts "ROOOOOLEX" so much his mouth is permanently locked in the shape of a circle. (At least, I think that's why.) That doesn't stop you from liking the brand, does it? I'll grant you, though, his endorsements can be pretty off-putting. His embrace of facial growths has pretty much soured me on that look as a fashion choice.

Per the OP, I wouldn't do the trade, but then I'm not a Patek fan. And if I were to get a Patek, it wouldn't be the World Time. Not to mention, you have a particular history with your BLNR that elevates it above the sum of its parts.

River · 15 November 2018, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFBAY

Not a chance but I’m nowhere near a Patek fan

This

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AK797 · 15 November 2018, 09:34 PM

Sounds like you are ready for a Patek.

ocwatching · 16 November 2018, 04:00 AM

I know you lusted for a Patek and the world timer is one of their signature styles but I think you will get tired of the 37mm soon after and find it dated...there is a reason why Patek discontinued it
And also it will be hard to unload the 37mm as additional time passes...
I would pass on the deal...and save a bit more for the larger world timer

And really having been there and done all that...I came back to rolex as they are actually good travel watches that is all purpose...

Good luck in your decision

15 November 2018, 08:19 AM	#1
ct.matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: California Posts: 553	Would you do this trade? BLNR <> Patek 5110 Hey all, Looking for diverse opinions to aide my decision-making. I worked out a deal with an e-commerce jewelry store, my 2015 BLNR with some desk diving swirls on the clasp + $11k cash for a mint Patek 5110J on new Patek strap with Patek deployant and papers (no wood box) + 15 months warranty. The BLNR has been a trusted companion on many international trips and I wore it at my wedding. It's also appreciated in value (bought it for 8k, now the new ones sell for as high as 12k with used ones going for as much as 10k). I do love this watch, no doubt. For the last 12 months I've been in love with the YG Patek 5110. Never had the opportunity to try on the 37mm model but I did try on its bigger brother, the 5130 recently and loved the finish and feel, even though it was white gold. I'm aware of its shortcomings (doesn't account for DST). My main reservations are lack of sweeping seconds (could it get too boring to look at?) and if it's capable of being an almost daily driver. Yet, I feel like the Rolex has become a little too commonplace. Despite it being so scarce, I usually see 2 or 3 at Hodinkee meetups. I'm stoked about the possibility of acquiring my first Patek from the upper echelon of haute horlogerie. I can't justify owning both at this moment in time and it would definitely be an impulsive splurchase so cooler heads like yours need to chime in and either enable me or talk me out of it.

15 November 2018, 08:24 AM	#3
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,350	I'd save for the Patek but would keep the BLNR based on sentiment alone. It's your wedding watch and I'm sure you can link it to other signifiant times in your life. I'm also biased towards Rolex FYI __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 November 2018, 08:36 AM	#7
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,591	No. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

15 November 2018, 09:46 AM	#11
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,075	I would not do the trade. And definitely not with a BLNR. Also being a Wedding watch, that makes it extra special. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

15 November 2018, 03:29 PM	#20
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,844	I much prefer the BLNR Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

15 November 2018, 08:23 AM	#2
SFBAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 546	Not a chance but I’m nowhere near a Patek fan

15 November 2018, 08:27 AM	#4
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	If you’re tired of the blnr, then why not right? Value wise, it seems like a decent deal, but I’d make sure I love it first as you mentioned you never tried on the 37mm. Good luck

15 November 2018, 08:31 AM	#5
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,835	Yes. The 5110 is the best looking non-limited World Timer. I think the deal is pretty good (getting the Patek for about 19-20k). The 37mm wears fine since the lugs are slightly long. I briefly had the 5110p and really liked it but the hands are a little too short (not a deal breaker for me, though).

15 November 2018, 08:34 AM	#6
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Paul Pluta (aka Archieluxury) has one, which is enough for me to avoid like the plague.

15 November 2018, 08:39 AM	#8
williamstone Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 82	Patek is cool but I'll stick to my BLNR if I were you.

15 November 2018, 09:33 AM	#10
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	I wouldn't. A neat watch, but too busy for my tastes. But you should wear the watch you love.

15 November 2018, 09:55 AM	#13
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,657	I'd keep the BLNR because of the sentimental value it holds.

15 November 2018, 10:02 AM	#14
Rilz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 142	Not a chance, I wouldn't do the trade Keep the BLNR.

15 November 2018, 10:54 AM	#15
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	Two very different watches! A sports watch that is relatively common vs. a dress watch that has been discontinued over 10 years and one you will rarely ever see, even at a watch event. Pure personal preference and I would get the one that you will enjoy wearing on the wrist more. In an ideal world, you would own both for different purposes.

15 November 2018, 11:44 AM	#17
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,605	Nope.

15 November 2018, 03:12 PM	#19
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 793	I would... the blnr is cool but not Patek world timer cool.. Different levels of watch

15 November 2018, 05:32 PM	#22
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,644	Nope..

15 November 2018, 05:39 PM	#23
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 970	If you are NOT ready for it, maybe you shouldn’t do it. Also, you have so much memories with the BLNR, why sell it?? I sold my daily Omega Seamaster and I am regretting it until now. Not so much of the watch worth but the memories it share on my wrist. Now that I have 3-4 watches in the rotation, none share the same sentiments the Omega had. Keep the memories and pass it on to your children. My daughter already claim my very first Rolex Daytona 116520.

15 November 2018, 05:41 PM	#24
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,224	I wouldn't, but I just don't care for worldtimer dials. If you had some kind of deal worked out for an Aquanaut I'd go the other way

15 November 2018, 05:46 PM	#25
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	For an Aquanaut 5167 yes, but no way for a 37mm world timer.

15 November 2018, 06:44 PM	#26
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	No.

15 November 2018, 09:34 PM	#29
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	Sounds like you are ready for a Patek.

16 November 2018, 04:00 AM	#30
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	I know you lusted for a Patek and the world timer is one of their signature styles but I think you will get tired of the 37mm soon after and find it dated...there is a reason why Patek discontinued it And also it will be hard to unload the 37mm as additional time passes... I would pass on the deal...and save a bit more for the larger world timer And really having been there and done all that...I came back to rolex as they are actually good travel watches that is all purpose... Good luck in your decision __________________ too much into watches...

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