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I don't necessarily agree
But I recently heard a watch dealer tell a client that Rolexes were for people who didn't know much about watches. If I was offered the same trade I would keep the Patek. Having owned Rolexes (and porsches) in my 20's, when I knew nothing about watches, I applaud the kind of female attention that they bring! However, fortunately my interests in watches developed and I moved onwards and upwards.
aquanuat vs. yellow gold submariner
would you trade a yellow gold aquanaut for a new yellow gold submariner with blue dial and bezel?
Calculus
In general, that would depend on these factors: *Whether one intends to dive beyond a few meters with it. *Whether one is routinely in robbery risk locations and situations. *Whether one would prefer more heft. *Whether one would prefer more flash. *Wheth...
Park is right on the money with #2 and #4
That piece looks gorgeous. But is a major attention getter and can add unnecessary risk in many locations and situations.
White gold
I can't speak for the yellow version. But the white gold is a real beauty. I was it in Cabo San Lucas this winter. Wow. Wish they made a steel version. It's not the expected bland navy. But a real bright, vibrant blue. The yellow version looks similar.
What reference number are we talking about ...
hmmmm ..... if i own 5066 yg ... maybe possible trade if i own 5066 yg with bracelet, NOPE if i own 5065 yg ... NOPE if i own 5065 yg with bracelet, NEVER. the chance of you finding a yg submariner is probably the same as you try to find a Porsche on the ...
No, absolutely not.
Rolex sure makes good watches, but IMHO only the stainless steel models are good. Best regards Georg
I don't necessarily agree
But I recently heard a watch dealer tell a client that Rolexes were for people who didn't know much about watches. If I was offered the same trade I would keep the Patek. Having owned Rolexes (and porsches) in my 20's, when I knew nothing about watches, I...
yg aqua vs. yg sub
Thanks, nautilus. I own several rolexes and pateks including wg day-date and pp perpetual 5040. Both the aquanuat and yg sub are a little blingy but the rolex is a more durable piece. I am conflicted on the possible trade.
It would depend upon what you already own and
what you want. I would certainly consider it if you already own other Pateks and the aquanaut you have is a piece just to have. I have never been a big fan of the aquanaut but there are many who do and would never consider a trade of this nature, but the ...
second hand value
One thing I can observe on gold rolexes is their second hand value is far below their ss counterpart. If you want to hold some value, brand new gold rolex and gold/steel rolex are not as good as stainless steel. Although the brilliant blue dial is attract...
SS for Rolex, if you need to get one, a TT will do.
PP is the way to go even for the precious metal.
Neither watch is subtle...
Neither the Aquanaut or the Rolex are subtle choices for a shrinking violet and any solid gold watch is going to have similar appeal to the general public. If you're going to have a gold sports watch then in my opinion you have to go all-out and the Subma...
yes
if you want a sport watch, go with the Rolex, although SS is the way to go on Rolex tool watches in terms of value retention.