Ok, don’t call me crazy but I did this.

[Nicko]

I’m stoked! The bracelet is a loss, insert a bit newer; however, this is gorgeous.

[aerome]

Great find if authentic. That bracelet and end links were never part of that watch! Wear it in good health!

[Nicko]

Apr 24, 2024 10:58:59 GMT -6 aerome said:

Great find if authentic. That bracelet and end links were never part of that watch! Wear it in good health!

Just the head on this one. The bracelet is a throwaway, as are the ELs. It’s authentic, and it doesn’t look like it’s been fiddled with too much either. It was a consignment from the original owner.

[Nicko]

[rw16610]

Very cool, Steve! So you've decided to trade the Daytona or just picking this one up in addition to?

[Nicko]

Apr 24, 2024 12:16:26 GMT -6 rw16610 said:

Very cool, Steve! So you've decided to trade the Daytona or just picking this one up in addition to?

Well… I planned on keeping the Daytona. Well, until a message I sent a couple of days ago to a dealer came back and said that they needed to speak to the watch client (consignment); they came back and said he wanted to deal. I was a bit taken aback since this is a 1961 PCG gilt. Who knows? He said he could do the deal and will contact me tomorrow. So, it’s not really a done deal.

[rw16610]

Well certainly keep us posted! Always do what makes you happiest, and try find they piece you're going to enjoy for a long time.

The good news is, although you may not totally like the Daytona, many others do and this will work to your advantage trying to sell or trade it.

What bracelet or strap would you put on this GMT if you do end up getting it?

[Nicko]

Apr 24, 2024 14:15:54 GMT -6 rw16610 said:

Well certainly keep us posted! Always do what makes you happiest, and try find they piece you're going to enjoy for a long time.

The good news is, although you may not totally like the Daytona, many others do and this will work to your advantage trying to sell or trade it.

What bracelet or strap would you put on this GMT if you do end up getting it?

Absolutely right. There are a lot of people who love stainless steel Daytona. I’m just not one of them. I was thinking about the bracelet for the time being. I’ll probably put a nice leather strap or NATO for the time being. 7206 bracelets are way too fragile and way too expensive for everyday wear. I may pick up an older oyster bracelet for it, but I’m unsure. If this still goes through, I think I’m coming out on top value-wise. I was actually surprised that the owner wanted to take the deal.

[rw16610]

Oh yeah, I wouldn't wear an original bracelet from this era of watch either on a daily basis. They were made for this but with a piece of history on your wrist it can be difficult at times to not want to preserve it.

Fingers crossed that you get the desirable outcome here! Now if you had the choice between this GMT or a red Submariner, which would you pick?

[Nicko]

Funny, you should ask. I was discussing this with my daughter. I showed her a photograph of the red submariner that I sold and regretted. I told her I loved it so much that I wanted to find a similar one. I told her it was probably worth less than the GMT; however, she told me to get the one that would make me happy. I love the GMT, and it’s hard to get an eagle beak
From 1961! I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what news I get tomorrow that’ll be the deciding factor. I know I would have no problem wearing the Submariner, and I’m not sure what hidden problems the GMT might have. So I don’t know, it’s a hard question to answer.

[rw16610]

I'm excited for this update and can assure you that if you've got any doubts, walk away from the deal. Someone else would be happy to trade the Daytona as aforementioned.

Your daughter is right, and I get the sense you're going to be happiest with the Submariner.

Albeit a rare piece, for trading or selling the GMT, will it be harder without the original bracelet? I'm assuming yes but due to the fact it is a special model so to speak some might be ok with this.

If I had to vote I would say go for the Submariner. If trading towards the Submariner would it be easier or better with the Daytona going towards it?

[Baco Noir]

Congrats Steve! That's almost a birth year watch for me (1962). Glad you were able to find something that got you excited.

[Nicko]

This is why I ask before. Being sold on Chrono24 to boot! Shameful.

[Nicko]

And VRF

[Nicko]

I’ve finalized the deal on the Red Sub. 👍🏼