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Daniel23456 · 13 December 2021, 06:18 AM

Hey folks,

I have a weird opportunity to exchange me Explorer 124270 with the discontinued 39mm. Taking into account the fact that I bought mine at retail, would you exchange it for a mint (basically unworn 214270)?

I love the 36mm more and prefer it to the 39mm but the 39’s value is only going up…

What would you do?

Recondope · 13 December 2021, 06:26 AM

If you love the 124270 more then why would you trade it away?

afmars · 13 December 2021, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

I love the 36mm more and prefer it to the 39mm

Why would you trade a watch you love for a watch you dont like as much?

It sounds like you don’t really care about loving the watch, you just want something that will go up in value and you have FOMO that the 39 may go up faster than the 36. From an investment standpoint I don’t think it matters much - better to just enjoy the watch you like more.

Andrews148 · 13 December 2021, 06:41 AM

I prefer the 124270 and no way would I exchange it for the 39. I don't care what they're worth.

OrangeSport · 13 December 2021, 06:42 AM

God no

hondacb1002 · 13 December 2021, 06:53 AM

if you want the watch go with the new 36 mm. but it sounds like you want investment advice. I would not get a 39mm explorer because I don't like them. I'm very glad the new explorers are back to 36!

TimeAZ · 13 December 2021, 07:01 AM

I think the 39 is the better size and has the better bracelet/clasp. Placed side by side, I would pick the 39 over the 36.

However, I would always prefer to keep the watch you buy from an AD yourself. Part of me can't help but feel like it's "somebody else's watch" when you buy/trade for pre-owned. That, and you simply don't know anything about its history, when it isn't your own watch... (e.g. did it suffer any damage? gaskets/water seal violated? parts replaced? lost/stolen? ... too many variables and too many headaches).

dannyp · 13 December 2021, 07:05 AM

Sounds like you're choosing between a watch you love wearing and a speculative investment it just so happens you can wear. If you like the 36 you should keep and wear it; if you think that the 39 is such a great investment, cash out of a different investment to buy it, but keep the two separate. I'm not a believer in selling stocks to buy watches or watches to buy stocks.

LA_LEC · 13 December 2021, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Hey folks,

I have a weird opportunity to exchange me Explorer 124270 with the discontinued 39mm. Taking into account the fact that I bought mine at retail, would you exchange it for a mint (basically unworn 214270)?

I love the 36mm more and prefer it to the 39mm but the 39’s value is only going up…

What would you do?

YES - it's discontinued so not making anymore of those babies. Besides it is an amazing watch!

Jack T · 13 December 2021, 11:42 AM

The premise of this thread is so misguided, like much of what’s posted here of late. I don’t want to sound like Padi but this site is less and less about watches and more about angles, arbitrage and accumulation.

SaddleSC · 13 December 2021, 12:19 PM

I own both the 214270 MKII and the 124270.
NO WAY I would ever trade the 36mm for the 39mm...I prefer the 124270 in nearly ever conceivable way!

Emery · 13 December 2021, 12:56 PM

Modern day watch collecting at its finest.

stark1 · 13 December 2021, 01:01 PM

You answered your own question, man: "I love the 36mm more and prefer it to the 39mm". Don't do it.

Brny11 · 13 December 2021, 01:14 PM

Another small blow to the forum as a whole, one awful thread at a time. I tried the 36 and it was tiny on my wrist. I LOVE the 39. So I’d go that route. If I loved the 36, I’d go with it.

You want an investment, go elsewhere as there are better investments to be had. If you actually enjoy watches, keep the one you love.

watchamatic · 13 December 2021, 01:25 PM

I would do that trade in a heartbeat and not look back. 39mm rocks.

GGGMT · 13 December 2021, 03:21 PM

I own them both and would get and keep them both. They r both sick watches. Don’t trade.

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mbalmz · 13 December 2021, 03:44 PM

I would keep the watch I like more, and not trade it for a watch that I like less.

wuyeah · 13 December 2021, 05:03 PM

Go after the watch size you love, 36. No need to keep 39 if you don't love it. doesn't matter the price is going up or not, you don't love it, you aint gonna wear it as much. If you sell Exp39, you won't loose money doing so.

Santiago32 · 13 December 2021, 05:20 PM

I personally love the 39mm version and would advice to do that trade if you have a 6.5in+ wrist. Having said that, go with whichever you like more.

Daniel23456 · 14 December 2021, 10:06 PM

Thank you everyone

CoveWatch · 15 December 2021, 04:07 AM

I personally like the 39mm variant and you can also throw it on rubber or OF and it looks pretty amazing.

t65tampa · 15 December 2021, 12:34 PM

Get what you like, not what you speculate will be worth more. You will be happier that way.

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13 December 2021, 06:18 AM	#1
Daniel23456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Watch Land Posts: 665	Explorer 39 or 36 at retail Hey folks, I have a weird opportunity to exchange me Explorer 124270 with the discontinued 39mm. Taking into account the fact that I bought mine at retail, would you exchange it for a mint (basically unworn 214270)? I love the 36mm more and prefer it to the 39mm but the 39’s value is only going up… What would you do?

13 December 2021, 06:41 AM	#4
Andrews148 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Steve Andrews Location: Jersey Posts: 164	I prefer the 124270 and no way would I exchange it for the 39. I don't care what they're worth. __________________ Omega Seamaster 2254.50 Rolex OP39 114300 black Rolex Explorer 36mm 124270

13 December 2021, 06:42 AM	#5
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	God no __________________

13 December 2021, 07:01 AM	#7
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,141	I think the 39 is the better size and has the better bracelet/clasp. Placed side by side, I would pick the 39 over the 36. However, I would always prefer to keep the watch you buy from an AD yourself. Part of me can't help but feel like it's "somebody else's watch" when you buy/trade for pre-owned. That, and you simply don't know anything about its history, when it isn't your own watch... (e.g. did it suffer any damage? gaskets/water seal violated? parts replaced? lost/stolen? ... too many variables and too many headaches). __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

13 December 2021, 11:42 AM	#10
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,633	The premise of this thread is so misguided, like much of what’s posted here of late. I don’t want to sound like Padi but this site is less and less about watches and more about angles, arbitrage and accumulation. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

13 December 2021, 06:26 AM	#2
Recondope "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Aaron Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 601	If you love the 124270 more then why would you trade it away?

13 December 2021, 06:53 AM	#6
hondacb1002 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 89	if you want the watch go with the new 36 mm. but it sounds like you want investment advice. I would not get a 39mm explorer because I don't like them. I'm very glad the new explorers are back to 36!

13 December 2021, 07:05 AM	#8
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Sounds like you're choosing between a watch you love wearing and a speculative investment it just so happens you can wear. If you like the 36 you should keep and wear it; if you think that the 39 is such a great investment, cash out of a different investment to buy it, but keep the two separate. I'm not a believer in selling stocks to buy watches or watches to buy stocks.

13 December 2021, 12:19 PM	#11
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	I own both the 214270 MKII and the 124270. NO WAY I would ever trade the 36mm for the 39mm...I prefer the 124270 in nearly ever conceivable way! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

13 December 2021, 12:56 PM	#12
Emery "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Aus Posts: 404	Modern day watch collecting at its finest.

13 December 2021, 01:01 PM	#13
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,433	You answered your own question, man: "I love the 36mm more and prefer it to the 39mm". Don't do it.

13 December 2021, 01:14 PM	#14
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,456	Explorer 39 or 36 at retail Another small blow to the forum as a whole, one awful thread at a time. I tried the 36 and it was tiny on my wrist. I LOVE the 39. So I’d go that route. If I loved the 36, I’d go with it. You want an investment, go elsewhere as there are better investments to be had. If you actually enjoy watches, keep the one you love.

13 December 2021, 01:25 PM	#15
watchamatic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Asia Posts: 306	I would do that trade in a heartbeat and not look back. 39mm rocks.

13 December 2021, 03:21 PM	#16
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,090	I own them both and would get and keep them both. They r both sick watches. Don’t trade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 December 2021, 03:44 PM	#17
mbalmz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: marc Location: nyc Posts: 1,356	I would keep the watch I like more, and not trade it for a watch that I like less. __________________ _______________ ___________ _______ ___ instagram: @brooklynwatchguy

13 December 2021, 05:03 PM	#18
wuyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 952	Go after the watch size you love, 36. No need to keep 39 if you don't love it. doesn't matter the price is going up or not, you don't love it, you aint gonna wear it as much. If you sell Exp39, you won't loose money doing so.

13 December 2021, 05:20 PM	#19
Santiago32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: UTC/GMT -7 hours Watch: BLRO-LV-EXP1-BB58 Posts: 1,667	I personally love the 39mm version and would advice to do that trade if you have a 6.5in+ wrist. Having said that, go with whichever you like more. __________________ instagram: santiagowatchcollector

14 December 2021, 10:06 PM	#20
Daniel23456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Watch Land Posts: 665	Thank you everyone

15 December 2021, 04:07 AM	#21
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	I personally like the 39mm variant and you can also throw it on rubber or OF and it looks pretty amazing.

15 December 2021, 12:34 PM	#22
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,039	Get what you like, not what you speculate will be worth more. You will be happier that way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

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