Swap or Not? 1655 vs 1803

[Calvin002]

I have a dilemma - well don't we all - but I would like your input just to get me going the right way.

The dilemma is that I can make a trade plus cash towards a dream watch for me - the rolex explorer II (1655), if I let go of my newly day date 1803 (complete package and everything /NOS) that I love very much. The watches are two different beasts.

The swap is like day date 1803 (B&P) + 5k euro (7k us) for the 1655 (with nothing)

Lets say I'm very close - just need a little extra push.

My pro and cons.

Pro the swap:
The 1655 have been on my radar for many years - but the prices are just to high to justify (for me)
The 1655 is makrI/II straight hand
The 1655 is with original band
The 1655 is with a dial/hands that is just perfect.
The 1655 in this condition is for me diffecult to find.
My 1803 don't get the wrist time it should
I can always find a used 1803 again - maybe not in same condition but close.
My 1803 is NOT a favorite by the wife wink.gif
Money spend will be forgotten
If I don't do it - will I regret it wink.gif
The 1655 will get more wristtime than day date.


Cons the swap.
I can maybe find nice 1655 for a little less - guess I pay 3k euro for the perfect example and straigt hand
My 1803 is NOS - and just perfect
I can save the money to get a other watch ..


As you can see I have a dilema -but can find most pro for the swap.


Now for some pictures - please note the the orignal 1655 band is not in the picture - and the new oyster band will not be included.

My 1803 (NOS) - with B&P

[forces908]

You really like Steve McQueen? Lol.
Ok swap it, seriously.
your 1803 is a new watch,or nos, u wont lose anything to swap with a 1655, that's a no brainer.I would weight this as pro rather than con. You know, even I regret the swap,is more easy to get a 1803, and orange would be very easy to sell also.

[mykita]

Totally agree with @Forces908.

Seriously I think it is a fair deal and the right decision without going into the details.

It is so rare for a vintage piece ticks all the right boxes. Go for it!

[AbbasHabshee]

+ 1 for 1655

[nikfs1881]

Perhaps consider selling the 1803 separately rather than swapping? Not sure if that could be better $$ wise and if that's even on a table at all.... But both are very nice watches!


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[alphaz]

Don't know much about those watches but the 1655 looks like the better one.

[Calvin002]

Thanks Friends.

I think I might just hold on to it a little longer then probably swap or sell it out.

[ikttan]

All this while, I was under the impression that the 1803 would fetch more than McQueen.  Something new to me (I did a search on chrono and yeah, McQueen is around 5k more)

  You are right in that the 1655 probably gets more wrist time as the 1803 just doesn't fit normal occasions.

[Timeless]

Worth to swap it