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one point of view ...
If you are considering trading a piece in, it's time to move on from it. Strive for a collection where trading any piece is not even an idea that you can entertain.
On the other hand... I have been exactly where you are, and often struggle.
I figure , if you ever miss those other watches, just wear your 5230 
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Me and the 5230P dilemma
I’m facing a bit of a dilemma. I want to refresh my collection and add something new, but there are a few watches I don’t use that I also can’t seem to part with. Two are German, and one is Swiss. None of them are particularly rare or limited edition, so ...
one point of view ...
If you are considering trading a piece in, it's time to move on from it. Strive for a collection where trading any piece is not even an idea that you can entertain. On the other hand... I have been exactly where you are, and often struggle. I figure , if ...
Makes sense
Those particular watches don’t quite fit under the terms I want to go as collector so makes even more sense
A Patek world time is magical. And in platinum.
May I ask what three models you are considering to trade? No worries if you’d like to keep it confidential. For my first Patek world time I traded in three not very collectible Swiss watches and cash. I got the Patek brand new. I think the AD at the time ...
To buy a watch, I always have to sell a watch
And yes sometimes one has to sell more than one watch. I always ask myself a question - if I love a watch, it will not be sold even if I lust after another. But if I only like a watch, it will not remain in my collection for long irrespective of whether t...
Yeah - pretty much dead watches I don’t use
Plus soon I might need to service them and will be expensive for something I don’t use
Go for it...
as you've said, life isn't forever. This is especially so since it is the Patek WT, and replacing those to be sacrificed wouldn't be impossible. Good luck, and looking forward to seeing your incoming.
This sum it well:" I’ve been lusting after since it was released"
And the ones you don't wear, you can always but again (you won't) 3 for 1? not an issue. Its a +-15% loss? that's a reasonable fee to play. I'd move fwd for the grail.
Since you mentioned a few watches
you do not wear often, IMO you should trade them for something you lust for. Collecting watches is an expensive hobby and, to me, trading is a reasonable way to try different pieces and brands. Looking forward to your decision !
Go for it! I sometimes miss the watches that were traded but haven't regretted the decision and always been happy with the consolidation
Even if you do find yourself missing a watch that's been sold and need to have it back, it can be an opportunity to "upgrade" to a different dial color, case material, or other variation.