Worth swapping?

[dozzer]

I bought a new Rolex sub, bi metal, blue face back in 2005. Problem is I've only worn it on 3/4 occasions in all that time so I think I might look at swapping it for a Sea dweller 16600. So what should I expect in the current market if I use a recognised dealer taking into consideration mine is in great condition... Mine plus some cash, straight swap or perhaps some cash back. Thanks for any thoughts.

[yeti]

No offense to dealers but they'll offer you the lowest price for yours and the highest price for theirs

You might be offered a straight swap but I'd hope for 500-1000. Depends on the 16600 though, decent ones are 4500 but some are 5k.

[bigtime]

I agree with Yeti, but you can't blame them as like car dealers they are there to make money. The only decent part ex I got offered was when I couldn't get a discount on the watch I was wanting to buy.

[dozzer]

Thanks for the feedback, we all need to make a crust but would have thought a straight swap was possible.... Maybe just keep what I have in that case worn or not!

[yeti]

dozzer said:

Thanks for the feedback, we all need to make a crust but would have thought a straight swap was possible.... Maybe just keep what I have in that case worn or not!

Just to clarify; I think you should get some money back!!

[dozzer]

yeti said:

Just to clarify; I think you should get some money back!!

Thanks for that yeti, let's see how I go when I make contact with one or two known dealers.