ajoesmith Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Im going back to Japan and would love to buy a Grand Seiko, but they are expensive Alas maybe some pieces have to go I have a PAM 29 and a PAM 63 but i very RARELY/NEVER WEAR THEM. I understand how good they are and the movements, ETA 2893, Both wind like butter, so nice but if i dont wear them then whats the point?? Both have Super Lume and date wheel changes. I also have the replacement cyclops' just need to be installed and I also have the genuine crowns to be installed but just havent got round to it as i RARELY/NEVER WEAR THEM. What is the going rate? Should i sell them or keep them?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I am not a big PAM fan, but how often would you wear the Seiko? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted December 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Seikos are so under rated IMO they are the best quality in watches. Yes the Grand seikos are expensive but compare the quality to rolex and Grand Seikos win hands down! Just one example - check out this movement If i had the Grand seiko id sell all my collection and wear it everyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenmasters Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I think of it this way... Watches you don't wear VS the potential value of these watches Is there any value to the watches you don't wear ? For me, I would keep the watch even if i don't wear it as long as it has potential value.. a rare watch.. Some PAMs are hard to get.. but the GMTs IMO or not highly coveted.. (but what do i know..??) i like them ! PM me if you want to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 uhh... wanna trade your collection for my GMTSBGM001? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I would take a Gen I loved over a replica that I did not any day, even if the rep was a high quality rare bird... Just my opnion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Tough call....if you aren't wearing or enjoying them...sell them to get what you really want... Yes, those pieces are somewhat rare...but a gen usually trumps the rep....I was in the same boat a few month back....sold a few reps to get the gen i really wanted.... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I woud not sell them if you are going to sell them i woud not let them go for under 1k$ each toghter whit cyclops maybe even 1100$ each. Best of luck whit you desicion. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Dibs on the 29. And $1k is over priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 I would be interested in the 63 if is is superlumed. The price would need to be compatible with the dealers prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 You should sell them. To me. For $50 each. They're really crap watches, i'm giving you a deal at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I'll bid $60.....maybe more if you could post pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I've had a 029 that I bought only because of the hype about that 2893 movement. NEVER EVER really wore it. It was just sitting there in my drawer collecting dust. Decided to sell and sold it for $550.00 last january. If you don't wear it just sell it. It is pointless to have them... that's how I managed to cut my collection down from around 15-18 high end reps to just 3-5 now. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Until my 127 arrived, my 029a was one of the highlights of my collection. Okay, so I couldn't get it to fit on my SS Bracelet, but, other than that, it is a gorgeous watch, and, if someone travels between timezones, the GMT function is certainly usefull. With regards keeping or selling... I wouldn't view the Seiko in terms of buying a gen, rather than keeping two reps, look at them all as 'watches'. If you'd wear the Seiko exclusively (or certainly the majority of the time), then the PAMs would be redundant. Do you keep redundant watches in your collection, or do you sell them/give them away? Personally, I tend to keep them, although I am thinking about giving away my 111h for the simple reason that I don't wear it now that I have my 127. Another aspect to consider, is would you be using cash from the sales of the watches to buy the Seiko? If you have to sell to buy, and would wear the Seiko primarily, then sell. If you don't have to sell them, and don't mind the redundant watches in your collection (as collection items) then why not keep them for a special occasion, like making them the designated 'holiday watch', for example... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 Im going back to Japan and would love to buy a Grand Seiko, but they are expensive Alas maybe some pieces have to go I have a PAM 29 and a PAM 63 but i very RARELY/NEVER WEAR THEM. I understand how good they are and the movements, ETA 2893, Both wind like butter, so nice but if i dont wear them then whats the point?? Both have Super Lume and date wheel changes. I also have the replacement cyclops' just need to be installed and I also have the genuine crowns to be installed but just havent got round to it as i RARELY/NEVER WEAR THEM. What is the going rate? Should i sell them or keep them?? I will personally keep them .... but if you decide to sell them , two guys wanna buy in to the trades area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted January 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 After much thought I have decided to keep them Thanks for the advice and if i do sell them ill let those interested know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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