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Al1969 · 12 June 2016, 12:28 PM

Hi everyone,
Seeking advice and opinions on a trade under consideration. I currently own a silver dial RO and I'm seriously thinking of trading it for a white dial diver.

I simply don't find myself giving the RO the wrist time it deserves. I think I'm more comfortable in more "sporty" models, but I'd still like to have an AP in my collection.

My RO is an I series and I'm looking at a mint condition J series diver. The potential deal involves my RO plus cash in the range of $3K-3.5K.

Thanks for the feedback,

agsstructures · 12 June 2016, 01:12 PM

I wouldn't

Hairdude1 · 12 June 2016, 02:12 PM

No way

incontrol · 12 June 2016, 02:30 PM

You have a newer RO and your trade will cost you for an older Diver? I don't think I could.

Al1969 · 12 June 2016, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

You have a newer RO and your trade will cost you for an older Diver? I don't think I could.

Is J an older series?

Hairdude1 · 12 June 2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Is J an older series?

J is the latest

GB-man · 12 June 2016, 03:38 PM

If it makes you happy then yes. Flipping is an expensive hobby, AP is no exception.

Al1969 · 12 June 2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

If it makes you happy then yes. Flipping is an expensive hobby, AP is no exception.

I completely agree. Just wondering if anyone has gone the RO to diver route.

Thanks,

lapince · 12 June 2016, 08:15 PM

Nope, went directly to the Diver in ce, if you had the Jumbo would say NO WAY, but don't love white dial RO's, the white dial diver is much nicer IMO

HL65 · 12 June 2016, 08:57 PM

Not a chance for me...

PJ S · 12 June 2016, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

I simply don't find myself giving the RO the wrist time it deserves. I think I'm more comfortable in more "sporty" models, but I'd still like to have an AP in my collection.

You've answered the question right there.
Doesn't matter what we think, you know in your heart that the RO isn't being appreciated/worn as much as you'd expected it would.
Not sure I'd opt for the white version, least of all if you like a decent amount of luminescence — that's the trade-off for the dark colour used for contrast when there's light.

kneedeep · 13 June 2016, 01:23 PM

I could not do that trade, much prefer the RO to the divers, but to each his own.

GB-man · 13 June 2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

I completely agree. Just wondering if anyone has gone the RO to diver route.

Thanks,

Well I did. I had a 15400 black and traded it away only to acquire a 15707ce a few months later.

I had a similar logic as yourself. Preference for sport. Also felt my 5711 overshadowed my 15400 at the time. In retrospect that was a touch misguided.

I eventually fell out of love with the diver c as well

Moral is...think before you act.

Al1969 · 13 June 2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Well I did. I had a 15400 black and traded it away only to acquire a 15707ce a few months later.

I had a similar logic as yourself. Preference for sport. Also felt my 5711 overshadowed my 15400 at the time. In retrospect that was a touch misguided.

I eventually fell out of love with the diver c as well

Moral is...think before you act.

Wow. So did you keep the diver or let it go?

jrs146 · 14 June 2016, 06:38 AM

I wouldn't. I like the diver, but I'm just not in love with the rubber strap. BUT... if you don't wear the RO, let it go!

brettpaul · 14 June 2016, 07:12 AM

Not for me either - hold the hand you have mate!

GB-man · 14 June 2016, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Wow. So did you keep the diver or let it go?

Let it go. Aesthetics were my reasoning and they are so subjective, no need to elaborate

I want another RO or ROO but I'm thinking hard this time!

AK797 · 14 June 2016, 09:49 AM

Diver's a good choice, but try all on before you settle on white. I also sold my SS Diver, after a couple of years it felt a bit bland, got my sights on a 44mm now, more the ROO ticket for me.

kentheevil · 14 June 2016, 10:33 AM

Personally I would and don't really understand why you shouldnt if you prefer sport models like I do. The 15400 is a handsome watch but if you dont dress up often it would absolutely make sense (y)

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brandrea · 14 June 2016, 10:36 AM

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12 June 2016, 12:28 PM	#1
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,615	Yes. Another opinion on a trade Hi everyone, Seeking advice and opinions on a trade under consideration. I currently own a silver dial RO and I'm seriously thinking of trading it for a white dial diver. I simply don't find myself giving the RO the wrist time it deserves. I think I'm more comfortable in more "sporty" models, but I'd still like to have an AP in my collection. My RO is an I series and I'm looking at a mint condition J series diver. The potential deal involves my RO plus cash in the range of $3K-3.5K. Thanks for the feedback, __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

12 June 2016, 02:12 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	No way __________________ 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

12 June 2016, 02:30 PM	#4
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	You have a newer RO and your trade will cost you for an older Diver? I don't think I could. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

12 June 2016, 03:38 PM	#7
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,888	If it makes you happy then yes. Flipping is an expensive hobby, AP is no exception. __________________

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HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,450	Not a chance for me... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 June 2016, 01:12 PM	#2
agsstructures 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,285	I wouldn't

12 June 2016, 08:15 PM	#9
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Nope, went directly to the Diver in ce, if you had the Jumbo would say NO WAY, but don't love white dial RO's, the white dial diver is much nicer IMO

13 June 2016, 01:23 PM	#12
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	I could not do that trade, much prefer the RO to the divers, but to each his own.

14 June 2016, 06:38 AM	#15
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	I wouldn't. I like the diver, but I'm just not in love with the rubber strap. BUT... if you don't wear the RO, let it go! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

14 June 2016, 07:12 AM	#16
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Not for me either - hold the hand you have mate! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

14 June 2016, 09:49 AM	#18
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	Diver's a good choice, but try all on before you settle on white. I also sold my SS Diver, after a couple of years it felt a bit bland, got my sights on a 44mm now, more the ROO ticket for me.

14 June 2016, 10:33 AM	#19
kentheevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ken Kelvins Location: bkk Watch: 116610LV Posts: 586	Personally I would and don't really understand why you shouldnt if you prefer sport models like I do. The 15400 is a handsome watch but if you dont dress up often it would absolutely make sense (y) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 June 2016, 10:36 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,956	Not here

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