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View Poll Results: Sell 5 to buy 1?
YES 19 76.00%
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Old 26 April 2014, 08:32 AM   #1
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Would you sell these (5) for that (1)?

So I've been bitted by the AP bug pretty bad lately and have started to crave for one of the new 42mm ROOs, either the Safari or the Navy I think. In the last year, I added a stainless steel AP Diver and stainless steel 44mm Ceramic... these two watches are definitely part of my top 3 watches and now I feel like I need (want) a third AP. But that will cost me a pretty penny... in order to afford the third AP, I would need to sell part of my collection. So if you were me...

Would you sell the 5 watches on the right hand side of the pic below (PAM305, PAM183, Zenith Defy T-Open, B&R 01-96, and B&R 01-97 (plus probably a bit of cash) to get 1 of the new AP 42mm ROOs (either Safari or Navy pictured below)?

If I sold these 5, I would still be left with 2 Panerais - PAM416 and PAM233.

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Old 26 April 2014, 08:58 AM   #2
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I would keep the 305, it compliments your 233 well. But the Bell & Ross , Zenith and the 183 would be on the block. I'm looking at the Safari myself after I see if the new SD 4000 is a perfect fit for me.
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Old 26 April 2014, 09:48 AM   #3
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Not sure why you're asking the question here, seeing as we're rather PAM-centric 'round these parts...

I voted no, but it's a biased reply - I'm not a big AP fan... but if your heart's set on AP, follow your heart!

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Old 26 April 2014, 10:35 AM   #4
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Yes...maybe keep Rad.
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Old 26 April 2014, 10:42 AM   #5
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Old 26 April 2014, 11:27 AM   #6
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AP doesn't do it for me
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Old 26 April 2014, 01:11 PM   #7
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3x love the rad
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Old 26 April 2014, 01:58 PM   #8
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Those particular APs don't do it for me but I'd sell several for something a lot more special.
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Old 26 April 2014, 01:59 PM   #9
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Personally though I'd keep the 183... Love that reference.
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Old 26 April 2014, 03:10 PM   #10
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Yes...my only hesitation from the group is the 305 but the Safari would be worth it.
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Old 26 April 2014, 05:24 PM   #11
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(Although, given what's already in your AP stable, I might rather flip those five for a 15202 or 15300/15400 (and keep at least the 183) or an ROC, as you already have two great sports APs.)
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Old 26 April 2014, 06:19 PM   #12
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I would. I am currently weighing up selling my 232 and 26. Not sure whether to try a 341 or go down the AP ROO Diver route.
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Old 26 April 2014, 06:59 PM   #13
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I think i would't sell the Zenith. But i would sell the other 4 to finance one of these marvelous AP ROOs !!!!
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Old 26 April 2014, 07:09 PM   #14
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yep ,,, i would trade
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Old 26 April 2014, 07:54 PM   #15
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I'd sell one of the Bell and Ross and I'd sell the Zenith, keep the rest and keep saving.
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Old 26 April 2014, 11:34 PM   #16
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I can't appreciate APs because they all have those subdials in 6 9 12 positions, like my Val 7750s.
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Old 27 April 2014, 05:38 AM   #17
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I don't seen the attraction for the AP's not my cup of tea you have a really beautiful collection it would hurt to dump 5 for 1 good luck
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Old 27 April 2014, 06:11 AM   #18
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