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kjbellelectrical@uwc · 14 April 2012, 10:07 PM

Hello all,

had to tell somebody (since the wifes not interested lol) but went to my local official rolex agent today to put my name on the list for a sub none date (old model) and ended up part exchanging my gmt ss ceramic 11671Ln and ss sub date 16610 for a sub 168000.

So now have two new watches in the collection,
last of the classic sub non dates & a sub date 168000

Do you think I am as mad as the wife does or is it a great deal like I think?

Casey VP-26 · 14 April 2012, 10:57 PM

You did What?

ecsub44 · 14 April 2012, 11:19 PM

kxux · 14 April 2012, 11:19 PM

We need pictures.

Speed · 14 April 2012, 11:21 PM

Mad as a hatter...that or I am not following you ;-)

kjbellelectrical@uwc · 14 April 2012, 11:27 PM

Never fell in love with the Gmt ceramic and always wanted a non date sub before they are no longer available, 168000 is complete, just been serviced from rolex and a little bit different form the 16610

karmatp · 14 April 2012, 11:49 PM

I understand getting rid of the ceramic GMT and buying a classic Submariner, but the rest has me confused.

Kingair · 14 April 2012, 11:49 PM

Quite a decision you took !

Congrats with the 2 new buddies.

Show some pics !

HANW

FremStar · 14 April 2012, 11:57 PM

You did what makes you happy and that is all that matters!

FYI - you missed a 0 in typing out the 116710 you traded and added an extra 0 in the 16800 you picked up in post #1

azguy · 14 April 2012, 11:57 PM

Let see some pictures

penfold · 15 April 2012, 12:03 AM

At least you`ve made your AD a happy man.

kilyung · 15 April 2012, 12:22 AM

I'm assuming you're fully paid on the 114060? Otherwise, you got cash back?

kmpowell · 15 April 2012, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjbellelectrical@uwc

ended up part exchanging my gmt ss ceramic 11671Ln

Presumably you mean a 116710LN?

If so, do you mind me asking how much you got for it as a p/x price? and what condition it was in?

Thanks

Tudor66 · 15 April 2012, 12:35 AM

I really enjoy my 16800, which is similar to yours, nice watch combo. Where are your pics...? Here are mine:

http://www.evozine.com

Lion · 15 April 2012, 12:35 AM

You have to do what makes you happy.....but I would of kept the two you traded and saved up for the others!!!

TakesALickin · 15 April 2012, 01:50 AM

I'm not sure that trading a couple of watches after 12 years constitutes flipping, but congrats nonetheless! As mentioned already, pics, please!

gwalker · 15 April 2012, 02:15 AM

I'm so confused right now. I guess if your happy congrats. To answer your question I think its a horrible deal IMO. If you traded a GMTIIC and 16610 for a ND Sub and a 16800 why would you do that. I hope you got money back or something. Maybe I'm missing something here. What do you mean put your name on the list for the old ND sub? They are at every AD I've been in. They are still showing up in shipments and don't sell that fast. Not sure why there would be a list to get one. Did you mean you signed up to get the ceramic ND Sub too?

kjbellelectrical@uwc · 15 April 2012, 02:59 AM

ok maybe I didn't make it to clear, traded a ss sub date from 2002 for a ss sub date 168000 (from my limited understanding it is less common and worth more?) then traded a 2007 ceramic gmt ss which I can replace in the future for a sub non date brand new which after October will be no longer avaliable (which the agent has not got but I will get the next one on his allocation) price wise there is a small amount in my favour.

Like To Watch · 15 April 2012, 03:02 AM

You would not have done it if you were not happy with the trade.

kmpowell · 15 April 2012, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjbellelectrical@uwc

ok maybe I didn't make it to clear, traded a ss sub date from 2002 for a ss sub date 168000 (from my limited understanding it is less common and worth more?) then traded a 2007 ceramic gmt ss which I can replace in the future for a sub non date brand new which after October will be no longer avaliable (which the agent has not got but I will get the next one on his allocation) price wise there is a small amount in my favour.

I'm still curious to know the answer to my question a few posts above this, that's if you don't mind disclosing? If you would rather not share it publically, drop me a PM.

kjbellelectrical@uwc · 15 April 2012, 03:15 AM

pm sent

dddrees · 15 April 2012, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fremstar

you did what makes you happy and that is all that matters!

fyi - you missed a 0 in typing out the 116710 you traded and added an extra 0 in the 16800 you picked up in post #1

x2

kjbellelectrical@uwc · 15 April 2012, 03:43 AM

so why do people think its a bad deal?

tranny · 15 April 2012, 03:44 AM

Seems like you did fine dollar-wise. The dealer may make a few bucks off the trade, but that's how they stay in business. The important thing is you got 2 watches you really wanted, and they're both new. Sounds to me like a great deal!

z32turbo · 15 April 2012, 03:58 AM

Sounds good to me as long as your happy!!

MortgageGuy · 15 April 2012, 04:10 AM

As long as you are ok with it then I say you did just fine! Would also love to see some pics

jhcam8 · 15 April 2012, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjbellelectrical@uwc

Hello all,
had to tell somebody (since the wifes not interested lol) ...
Do you think I am as mad as the wife does or is it a great deal like I think?

My wife only asks, "how much?" Otherwise, she doesn't give two hoots about what watches I'm buying and selling. Claims she can't keep up with it.

psd1966 · 15 April 2012, 05:32 AM

You are clearly happy with your changes, so enjoy...

It would be great to see some pics..

kjbellelectrical@uwc · 15 April 2012, 05:35 AM

will post picks when I have both watches, but would still like to know why I took a battering for the deal from some members?

psd1966 · 15 April 2012, 05:49 AM

Not sure why you have been given a hard time earlier..

I know the approx prices/values etc in the UK, and actually you have had a decent deal from what I can see...

Enjoy, and I look forward to seeing the pics...

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14 April 2012, 11:57 PM	#9
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	You did what makes you happy and that is all that matters! FYI - you missed a 0 in typing out the 116710 you traded and added an extra 0 in the 16800 you picked up in post #1 __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

15 April 2012, 12:35 AM	#14
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	I really enjoy my 16800, which is similar to yours, nice watch combo. Where are your pics...? Here are mine: http://www.evozine.com __________________ -NAWCC Member

15 April 2012, 12:35 AM	#15
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14 April 2012, 10:07 PM	#1
kjbellelectrical@uwc Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: england Posts: 17	Never flipped a Rolex in 12yrs, flipped 2 today!!! Hello all, had to tell somebody (since the wifes not interested lol) but went to my local official rolex agent today to put my name on the list for a sub none date (old model) and ended up part exchanging my gmt ss ceramic 11671Ln and ss sub date 16610 for a sub 168000. So now have two new watches in the collection, last of the classic sub non dates & a sub date 168000 Do you think I am as mad as the wife does or is it a great deal like I think?

14 April 2012, 10:57 PM	#2
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,671	You did What?

14 April 2012, 11:19 PM	#4
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	We need pictures.

14 April 2012, 11:21 PM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Mad as a hatter...that or I am not following you ;-)

14 April 2012, 11:27 PM	#6
kjbellelectrical@uwc Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: england Posts: 17	Never fell in love with the Gmt ceramic and always wanted a non date sub before they are no longer available, 168000 is complete, just been serviced from rolex and a little bit different form the 16610

14 April 2012, 11:49 PM	#8
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Quite a decision you took ! Congrats with the 2 new buddies. Show some pics ! HANW

14 April 2012, 11:57 PM	#10
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Let see some pictures

15 April 2012, 12:03 AM	#11
penfold "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 107	At least you`ve made your AD a happy man.

15 April 2012, 12:22 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I'm assuming you're fully paid on the 114060? Otherwise, you got cash back?

15 April 2012, 01:50 AM	#16
TakesALickin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Indianapolis Watch: Seiko SBDX001 Posts: 256	I'm not sure that trading a couple of watches after 12 years constitutes flipping, but congrats nonetheless! As mentioned already, pics, please! __________________ Living on a ledge, just past the edge...

15 April 2012, 02:15 AM	#17
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I'm so confused right now. I guess if your happy congrats. To answer your question I think its a horrible deal IMO. If you traded a GMTIIC and 16610 for a ND Sub and a 16800 why would you do that. I hope you got money back or something. Maybe I'm missing something here. What do you mean put your name on the list for the old ND sub? They are at every AD I've been in. They are still showing up in shipments and don't sell that fast. Not sure why there would be a list to get one. Did you mean you signed up to get the ceramic ND Sub too?

15 April 2012, 02:59 AM	#18
kjbellelectrical@uwc Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: england Posts: 17	ok maybe I didn't make it to clear, traded a ss sub date from 2002 for a ss sub date 168000 (from my limited understanding it is less common and worth more?) then traded a 2007 ceramic gmt ss which I can replace in the future for a sub non date brand new which after October will be no longer avaliable (which the agent has not got but I will get the next one on his allocation) price wise there is a small amount in my favour.

15 April 2012, 03:02 AM	#19
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	You would not have done it if you were not happy with the trade.

15 April 2012, 03:15 AM	#21
kjbellelectrical@uwc Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: england Posts: 17	pm sent

15 April 2012, 03:43 AM	#23
kjbellelectrical@uwc Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: england Posts: 17	so why do people think its a bad deal?

15 April 2012, 03:44 AM	#24
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	Seems like you did fine dollar-wise. The dealer may make a few bucks off the trade, but that's how they stay in business. The important thing is you got 2 watches you really wanted, and they're both new. Sounds to me like a great deal!

15 April 2012, 03:58 AM	#25
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Sounds good to me as long as your happy!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

15 April 2012, 04:10 AM	#26
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	As long as you are ok with it then I say you did just fine! Would also love to see some pics __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

15 April 2012, 05:32 AM	#28
psd1966 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: London Watch: Rolex...... Posts: 130	You are clearly happy with your changes, so enjoy... It would be great to see some pics..

15 April 2012, 05:35 AM	#29
kjbellelectrical@uwc Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: england Posts: 17	will post picks when I have both watches, but would still like to know why I took a battering for the deal from some members?

15 April 2012, 05:49 AM	#30
psd1966 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: London Watch: Rolex...... Posts: 130	Not sure why you have been given a hard time earlier.. I know the approx prices/values etc in the UK, and actually you have had a decent deal from what I can see... Enjoy, and I look forward to seeing the pics...

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