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indexmatch · 17 February 2018, 09:09 AM

As the title suggests, I've been back and forth on this idea for the better part of the last year or so. The BLNR is more or less a daily for me, the 116655 is great for weekends... they make a pretty good combo.

With the BLRO potentially on the way out, I'm having this internal debate again in my mind. There is no deal in the works, but I think a straight up trade is pretty fair based on what I've seen in the secondary market.

I mentioned BLNR as a daily, but I do rotate frequently during the weeks too, and would like to consolidate my smallish collection to some extent; ideally dropping two sports watches for one and picking up a dress piece.

Thoughts?

soundserious · 17 February 2018, 09:52 AM

Ugh pass. I don’t mind the idea of moving those two along but not for that watch. Prices aren’t moving at all on the rumors.

RonSwanson · 17 February 2018, 09:54 AM

Seems like your trading about 30k for a 27k piece.

Rocco21 · 17 February 2018, 10:03 AM

I would do it.

Scapegoat · 17 February 2018, 10:04 AM

Don’t do it man... better to have 2 beauties than 1.

lecorsaire · 17 February 2018, 10:26 AM

Don't do it! I really like that Yachtmaster!

jonnyz1245 · 17 February 2018, 10:41 AM

I would do it in a heartbeat and not look back. The BLRO would be a perfect lifetime daily wear. You night even come out slightly ahead on the trade and put a thousand or two in your pocket.

Raza_actual · 17 February 2018, 10:42 AM

Normally I am in favor of consolidating, but this seems at best a lateral move. Actually, I think it’s kind of a step back. White gold is more expensive, sure, but I don’t think it’s any better than what you have now. Precious metals just add price, in my opinion.

AK797 · 17 February 2018, 11:01 AM

Tough call, I'd stay put as you get a lot for those two.

Chadridv · 17 February 2018, 11:06 AM

Not for me. You already own two incredible pieces.

antbkny · 17 February 2018, 11:08 AM

Ehhh

watchwatcher · 17 February 2018, 11:40 AM

I wouldn't let them both go. Flip the YM for it and then flip the BLNR for whatever it is you're consolidating to.

eltonbalch · 17 February 2018, 11:44 AM

Absolutely not IMHO.

Etschell · 17 February 2018, 12:38 PM

nope. i would do it for a skydweller gold or towards a platinum daytona.

Hard_Six · 17 February 2018, 12:42 PM

I like that trade. But I also like WG and the BLRO. So I say go for it.

Hard_Six · 17 February 2018, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

nope. i would do it for a skydweller gold or towards a platinum daytona.

I would second a trade towards the Platinum Daytona all day

rebel_1 · 17 February 2018, 12:51 PM

Valuewise, it’s not a terrible deal depending on your counterparty. The BLRO is an awesome daily wearer. I’m a PM guy, so I’m biased. Retail on the BLNR is right at $9,000. The 500 is at $13,000 or so. The total is $22,000 MSRP for both no matter how you look at it.

On second thought, it’s a great deal! Do it twice!

jonnyz1245 · 17 February 2018, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebel_1

Valuewise, it’s not a terrible deal depending on your counterparty. The BLRO is an awesome daily wearer. I’m a PM guy, so I’m biased. Retail on the BLNR is right at $9,000. The 500 is at $13,000 or so. The total is $22,000 MSRP for both no matter how you look at it.

On second thought, it’s a great deal! Do it twice!

retail on the 116655 is 25K, secondary market is 16-20K. BLNR is 9K and 9500-10 on secondary market so the math will be mid to high 20's depending on some variables.

boktan · 17 February 2018, 01:18 PM

If you like it and think its fair then by all means, if possible get all 3

kilyung · 17 February 2018, 01:22 PM

Sell the two direct and then pick up the BLRO (after Basel)

rebel_1 · 17 February 2018, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

retail on the 116655 is 25K, secondary market is 16-20K. BLNR is 9K and 9500-10 on secondary market so the math will be mid to high 20's depending on some variables.

My bad!! I was thinking SS Daytona!!

I’d say if you get $4,000 - $5,000 vs used / like new, it’s a good trade.

fskywalker · 17 February 2018, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Sell the two direct and then pick up the BLRO (after Basel)

This!

masterdinh · 17 February 2018, 01:54 PM

BLRO all day..... Do it.

jps3b · 17 February 2018, 02:22 PM

I did a similar move for a smurf. Traded a Pelagos and a SD43 plus cash. I don’t regret it one bit. I love having a WG watch that you can wear every day and not feel over dressed. I haven’t taken the thing off since I bought it. Even wear it to work (firefighter)

bbressler · 17 February 2018, 03:08 PM

Nope!

henrylee · 17 February 2018, 04:10 PM

Yes do it

GFONG · 17 February 2018, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Sell the two direct and then pick up the BLRO (after Basel)

This.

Since you already have the idea to trade it. I do believe you love BLRO more than the two subconsciously.

sya · 17 February 2018, 06:17 PM

nope! for me I like the look of the BLNR even more than the BLRO. The only reason why BLRO is more sexy is because it's white gold.

joli160 · 17 February 2018, 06:47 PM

Oh yes, PM > SS + SS

tyler1980 · 17 February 2018, 06:50 PM

i would do that trade for sure.

17 February 2018, 09:09 AM	#1
indexmatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SF Watch: BLNR, 116655, 5164 Posts: 191	116655 + BLNR for BLRO As the title suggests, I've been back and forth on this idea for the better part of the last year or so. The BLNR is more or less a daily for me, the 116655 is great for weekends... they make a pretty good combo. With the BLRO potentially on the way out, I'm having this internal debate again in my mind. There is no deal in the works, but I think a straight up trade is pretty fair based on what I've seen in the secondary market. I mentioned BLNR as a daily, but I do rotate frequently during the weeks too, and would like to consolidate my smallish collection to some extent; ideally dropping two sports watches for one and picking up a dress piece. Thoughts?

17 February 2018, 09:52 AM	#2
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	Ugh pass. I don’t mind the idea of moving those two along but not for that watch. Prices aren’t moving at all on the rumors. __________________ Instagram: soundsoserious

17 February 2018, 10:26 AM	#6
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Don't do it! I really like that Yachtmaster! __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

17 February 2018, 10:42 AM	#8
Raza_actual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philadelphia Watch: Monaco Posts: 391	Normally I am in favor of consolidating, but this seems at best a lateral move. Actually, I think it’s kind of a step back. White gold is more expensive, sure, but I don’t think it’s any better than what you have now. Precious metals just add price, in my opinion. __________________ TAG Heuer Monaco LE\|Omega Speedmaster\|Tudor Ranger\|Rolex Submariner

17 February 2018, 11:06 AM	#10
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	Not for me. You already own two incredible pieces. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

17 February 2018, 09:54 AM	#3
RonSwanson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 154	Seems like your trading about 30k for a 27k piece.

17 February 2018, 10:03 AM	#4
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I would do it.

17 February 2018, 10:04 AM	#5
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,770	Don’t do it man... better to have 2 beauties than 1.

17 February 2018, 10:41 AM	#7
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	I would do it in a heartbeat and not look back. The BLRO would be a perfect lifetime daily wear. You night even come out slightly ahead on the trade and put a thousand or two in your pocket.

17 February 2018, 11:01 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Tough call, I'd stay put as you get a lot for those two.

17 February 2018, 11:08 AM	#11
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Ehhh

17 February 2018, 11:40 AM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I wouldn't let them both go. Flip the YM for it and then flip the BLNR for whatever it is you're consolidating to.

17 February 2018, 11:44 AM	#13
eltonbalch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, NY Posts: 1,089	Absolutely not IMHO.

17 February 2018, 12:38 PM	#14
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	nope. i would do it for a skydweller gold or towards a platinum daytona. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

17 February 2018, 12:42 PM	#15
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	I like that trade. But I also like WG and the BLRO. So I say go for it.

17 February 2018, 12:51 PM	#17
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Valuewise, it’s not a terrible deal depending on your counterparty. The BLRO is an awesome daily wearer. I’m a PM guy, so I’m biased. Retail on the BLNR is right at $9,000. The 500 is at $13,000 or so. The total is $22,000 MSRP for both no matter how you look at it. On second thought, it’s a great deal! Do it twice! __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

17 February 2018, 01:18 PM	#19
boktan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 214	If you like it and think its fair then by all means, if possible get all 3

17 February 2018, 01:22 PM	#20
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Sell the two direct and then pick up the BLRO (after Basel)

17 February 2018, 01:54 PM	#23
masterdinh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mexico Watch: 116610-LV Posts: 704	BLRO all day..... Do it. __________________ 116500LN Black, 116500LN White 116613LB, 116610 LV 116660 Deep Blue, 126600 116710 BLNR, 326934 Black PAM 24

17 February 2018, 02:22 PM	#24
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	I did a similar move for a smurf. Traded a Pelagos and a SD43 plus cash. I don’t regret it one bit. I love having a WG watch that you can wear every day and not feel over dressed. I haven’t taken the thing off since I bought it. Even wear it to work (firefighter)

17 February 2018, 03:08 PM	#25
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	Nope!

17 February 2018, 04:10 PM	#26
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Yes do it __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

17 February 2018, 06:17 PM	#28
sya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Asia Posts: 187	nope! for me I like the look of the BLNR even more than the BLRO. The only reason why BLRO is more sexy is because it's white gold.

17 February 2018, 06:47 PM	#29
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	Oh yes, PM > SS + SS __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 February 2018, 06:50 PM	#30
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	i would do that trade for sure.

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