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cdubg21 · 30 March 2020, 01:42 AM

Nope. Function over form/nostalgia

Gdaso · 30 March 2020, 01:50 AM

Nope

travisb · 30 March 2020, 02:04 AM

I'd stay with what you have.
If it were a modern 126710 BLRO I'd say go for it.

CaptT · 30 March 2020, 02:12 AM

Does it have to be either or? I’d have a hard time letting go of the SD43, and would try to add the right GMT to the lineup without parting with such a great diver.

Rori · 30 March 2020, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason42807

As the title states, would you trade an SD43 MKII for a 1968 Long E 1675?

A little background on the reason for the trade is that I wanted an SD43 when they were announced in 2017. I am from a family of divers and have always loved the Sea Dwellers in general. Before purchasing the one I currently have, I passed up offers from ADs more than a few times for one reason or another. I am honestly not much of a diver but an avid aviation enthusiast, as I am a private pilot and a partner in an airplane.

So with that, what would you all say as far as trading the SD43 for the 1675. Mine is a full set purchased May 2019 and the 1675 is naked.Below is a picture of the one i am looking at currently.

Please no. No. No deal :-)

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Recaro18 · 30 March 2020, 02:58 AM

No!

But I’d trade you my full set 16710!

joli160 · 30 March 2020, 02:59 AM

No, buy a CHNR

scombs263 · 30 March 2020, 03:53 PM

Keep the SD43.....

virus · 30 March 2020, 04:29 PM

I would prefer the SD43!

daOnlyBG · 30 March 2020, 05:38 PM

If the bracelet was better and the watch was unmolested (i.e., lume, dial, bezel, steel surface all original), then yes, I'd rush to take that deal.

This one, unfortunately, doesn't look 100% original.

Psmith · 30 March 2020, 06:05 PM

Trade away that lovely SD43 for someone else's worn out old thing? No way, sir.

Rolexlover43 · 30 March 2020, 06:31 PM

Noooooooooooo

Jakey · 30 March 2020, 06:42 PM

Absolutely not > Keep the SD43

Chester01 · 30 March 2020, 09:27 PM

I love GMT’s especially the 4/5 digit variety. But, maybe it’s just me but I can’t bring myself to wear someone else’s watch. It’s like wearing someone’s boots. I have always bought new and worn my watches well, so they get associated with my memories. I have an issue with wearing a watch that has already lived a life. For me a watch is a very personal thing and my watch, keys, and wallet are the 3 things I have on me at all times (sorry I don’t consider my phone essential-I got along fine without them in the 1980’s). So for you To trade a watch wit some meaning for a watch without that meaning is not the best choice in my opinion. Likewise, for me wearing a Rolex means never having to worry. With vintage it will be much worry about the heartiness, water resistance, and associated hidden costs of vintage ad other have pointed out.

What many people crave in the vintage watch is the look of a vintage watch, but they could never imagine wearing their watches the way the old timers used to-which is how they get that patina anyway. My advice, keep your watch, wear the hell out of it, and it will be vintage soon enough as the days are long but the years short.

brandrea · 30 March 2020, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

I'd stay with what you have.
If it were a modern 126710 BLRO I'd say go for it.

This ^^^

SearChart · 30 March 2020, 09:52 PM

Yes I would.

AJMarcus · 30 March 2020, 10:07 PM

No way. That 1675 would need so much work and, besides, it will never be made up to specs to be a daily driver.

samson66 · 31 March 2020, 12:24 AM

No way, nor would I trade for a 16710 (disclaimer I did the opposite and traded a 16710 for my SD43). You will miss all the modern advancements of the SD like the ceramic bezel and FAR superior bracelet.

franktehtank · 31 March 2020, 01:07 AM

Not a chance, for me.

IAN1 · 31 March 2020, 05:42 AM

Heck nooooo

MrMercedes · 31 March 2020, 07:12 AM

The 1675 needs some work! After that, it could be a great watch!

binarycache · 31 March 2020, 08:41 AM

Nope!

2nastie · 31 March 2020, 09:09 AM

I think it comes down to the quality of the 1675. The one in the picture showed seems it regulars a lot of work. On that basis I would pass.

However, if a decent example of a 1675 came along. The 1675 would be hard to beat like most 4-digit sport Rolex's from that era.

Easy E · 31 March 2020, 10:16 AM

I’m another solid no.

MickCollins1916 · 31 March 2020, 11:13 AM

No.

abozz · 31 March 2020, 10:01 PM

Never ever!

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inadeje · 31 March 2020, 10:11 PM

Not for that piece. Then again, if it was a time warped piece in immaculate condition then YES. My rationale being that I could always pick up a SD43 again later but probably not the immaculate 1675.

gummy · 31 March 2020, 11:20 PM

For this example...

Hard No.

30 March 2020, 02:58 AM	#36
Recaro18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: RiCkY Location: WESTSIDE Watch: 16520 Posts: 11,016	No! But I’d trade you my full set 16710! __________________ Passion for Mechanical Timepieces! IG: @crown_in_oyster_case ~Connecting people through my passion, one timepiece at a time~

30 March 2020, 02:59 AM	#37
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,344	No, buy a CHNR __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

30 March 2020, 05:38 PM	#40
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,568	If the bracelet was better and the watch was unmolested (i.e., lume, dial, bezel, steel surface all original), then yes, I'd rush to take that deal. This one, unfortunately, doesn't look 100% original. __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

30 March 2020, 06:05 PM	#41
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Trade away that lovely SD43 for someone else's worn out old thing? No way, sir. __________________

30 March 2020, 06:42 PM	#43
Jakey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: London Watch: SD43 & SS Daytona Posts: 309	Absolutely not > Keep the SD43 __________________ ♛ 116520 Daytona - ♛ 126600 SeaDweller - Ω Omega Speedmaster - B Super Avenger 2 - Accutron Spaceview - Tudor Blackbay Bi-Metal Chrono

30 March 2020, 01:42 AM	#31
cdubg21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Earth Watch: 116610LV Posts: 469	Nope. Function over form/nostalgia

30 March 2020, 01:50 AM	#32
Gdaso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: George Location: Atlanta Posts: 329	Nope

30 March 2020, 02:04 AM	#33
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	I'd stay with what you have. If it were a modern 126710 BLRO I'd say go for it.

30 March 2020, 02:12 AM	#34
CaptT 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Posts: 447	Does it have to be either or? I’d have a hard time letting go of the SD43, and would try to add the right GMT to the lineup without parting with such a great diver.

30 March 2020, 03:53 PM	#38
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	Keep the SD43.....

30 March 2020, 04:29 PM	#39
virus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 16	I would prefer the SD43!

30 March 2020, 06:31 PM	#42
Rolexlover43 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 121	Noooooooooooo

30 March 2020, 09:27 PM	#44
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I love GMT’s especially the 4/5 digit variety. But, maybe it’s just me but I can’t bring myself to wear someone else’s watch. It’s like wearing someone’s boots. I have always bought new and worn my watches well, so they get associated with my memories. I have an issue with wearing a watch that has already lived a life. For me a watch is a very personal thing and my watch, keys, and wallet are the 3 things I have on me at all times (sorry I don’t consider my phone essential-I got along fine without them in the 1980’s). So for you To trade a watch wit some meaning for a watch without that meaning is not the best choice in my opinion. Likewise, for me wearing a Rolex means never having to worry. With vintage it will be much worry about the heartiness, water resistance, and associated hidden costs of vintage ad other have pointed out. What many people crave in the vintage watch is the look of a vintage watch, but they could never imagine wearing their watches the way the old timers used to-which is how they get that patina anyway. My advice, keep your watch, wear the hell out of it, and it will be vintage soon enough as the days are long but the years short.

30 March 2020, 10:07 PM	#47
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	No way. That 1675 would need so much work and, besides, it will never be made up to specs to be a daily driver.

31 March 2020, 12:24 AM	#48
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,898	No way, nor would I trade for a 16710 (disclaimer I did the opposite and traded a 16710 for my SD43). You will miss all the modern advancements of the SD like the ceramic bezel and FAR superior bracelet.

31 March 2020, 01:07 AM	#49
franktehtank "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Watch: Sub, GMT Posts: 712	Not a chance, for me.

31 March 2020, 05:42 AM	#50
IAN1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Watch: A Rolex of course. Posts: 1,048	Heck nooooo

31 March 2020, 07:12 AM	#51
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,486	The 1675 needs some work! After that, it could be a great watch!

31 March 2020, 08:41 AM	#52
binarycache "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: John Location: Alaska Watch: SD43 Posts: 32	Nope!

31 March 2020, 09:09 AM	#53
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	I think it comes down to the quality of the 1675. The one in the picture showed seems it regulars a lot of work. On that basis I would pass. However, if a decent example of a 1675 came along. The 1675 would be hard to beat like most 4-digit sport Rolex's from that era.

31 March 2020, 10:16 AM	#54
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,280	I’m another solid no.

31 March 2020, 11:13 AM	#55
MickCollins1916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,233	No.

31 March 2020, 10:01 PM	#56
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Never ever! Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

31 March 2020, 10:11 PM	#57
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	Not for that piece. Then again, if it was a time warped piece in immaculate condition then YES. My rationale being that I could always pick up a SD43 again later but probably not the immaculate 1675. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

31 March 2020, 11:20 PM	#58
gummy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,300	For this example... Hard No.

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