Patek Philippe

would you trade a yellow gold aquanaut for a new yellow gold submariner with blue dial and bezel?

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... 

That piece looks gorgeous. But is a major attention getter and can add unnecessary risk in many locations and situations.

nt

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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.

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 ... 

Rolex sure makes good watches, but IMHO only the stainless steel models are good. Best regards Georg

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... 

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.

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 ... 

nt

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... 

PP is the way to go even for the precious metal.

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... 

I agree

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.