Why two-tone Daytonas seem to be cheaper?

[Gebbeth]

A lot has to do with what's in and what's out. Two tone was much more popular in the late 70's and early 80's. It was a compromise between pure SS, which was considered the cheapest model, and pure precious metal, which was usually many times more expensive and out of reach for most people.

So voila...two tone gave you a little bling with less boom in the wallet.

Fast forward to now, and SS is oddly king. The market is like 95% SS and 4% all precious metal....maybe there's more precious metal in that percentage, but I think you know what I mean.

1% maybe two tone. It's that out of favor. So there is very little market for it compared to the other two.

Of the two-tone models, I think the CHNR looks the best, but the Daytona is a very close second. The black dial two-tone is the best combination in my opinion.

And the price differential in the secondary market vs the retail market is very small....approx $17k retail and you can get a two tone, black dial, Daytona for about $22k in the secondary market. Compare that to the $10k differential in the SS models, and the two tone looks like a pretty good deal.

Someone joked on another site that associates at investment banks and big law firms wore two tone Daytona's. The partners had the Playtona. The partner's weekend watches were the SS models.

[goodolejr]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

Someone joked on another site that associates at investment banks and big law firms wore two tone Daytona's. The partners had the Playtona. The partner's weekend watches were the SS models.

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[marmite2005]

Love my TT

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[joa]

if they are in good condition, with shining yellow gold (as in the photos in this thread) the two tones are very beautiful and underpriced for sure

but i am not sure how long they stay in this great condition? a while back i saw a TT daytona in a second hand dealer's window and the gold had lost its shine, wonder if it would require polishing?

[Dawgprint]

To all the naysayers,
if your AD calls you today, and says, i have a tt Daytona, you can’t tell me you don’t sprint to pick it up…lol

[ckhaing]

Nothing wrong with TT other than resale value, and as long as it is within the compatible attire.

Personally I have no problem with it because I did not ever resell any of my watches (yet) and I like TT as much as PM and SS samples.

PM with leather strap is a different story though.

[jcdevoe26]

I personally enjoy the TT Daytona over the SS. I like the look of the TT Rolex models. I had my choice between a Sub and every combination of the YM1 and loved the TT Chocolate dial...its my go to summer watch. My wife recently acquired the TT Datejust and it was her preferred choice as well. I am currently waiting for the new 126503 TT Daytona with Gold dial.

[Yeezy_008]

126503 Daytona looks really good, perhaps i should consider adding. That would have me on 4 TT pieces in the collection

[AlabamaLawyer1988]

I have a 126613LB and love it. TT is just real polarizing and for whatever reason, a lot of folks just ain’t into it. Because of that, I could see Daytonas in this category as less sought after and easier to get from an AD.

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[RoRoRo]

Too close to steel and too far away from all gold places the watch in no man’s land.

[Cassidyanne]

It’s because it’s the leftover “cheesiness” of the 70s and 80s!

[inadeje]

Back in the 90s TT was the desirable configuration. It’s a fashion that lasted about a decade.

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Back in the 90s TT was the desirable configuration. It’s a fashion that lasted about a decade.

That’s how I feel about Rose-Gold today, it has certainly climbed in popularity, I love the TT CHNR everything about it is right, full RG too but not for me to wear.
I do think RG will reach a peak then fade off.

[Inthesticks]

There's a lot of back and forth on this topic. Not every two tone is created equal.

Two tone dress watches may look like someone couldnt swing the full PM version.

And while some TT sport watches are certainly easier to obtain than their stainless steel counterpart, others are in a category of their own.

For example, I'd say the Rootbeer and the Bluesy have both set a standard of their own. When I see a Rootbeer in the wild (which in and of itself is a rare occasion) I dont think.... "Well there's a guy that couldn't get a Batman from his AD and had to settle...". I think..... "Wow that guy got a Rootbeer from his AD and thats one of the nicest watches I've ever seen.."

To each his own I guess.

[JSCP]

Full PM better than steel

[T-Bag]

I had a two tone champagne dial about 10 years ago and it was simply too small and illegible for my liking.

[Porsche91101]

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[BroncoOne]

Less people desire the TT watches than either full steel or full PM. Less demand.

It’s subjective. The only TG watch that I might, MIGHT, consider is a CHNR Everose/steel GMT because it seems to fit together better. Still, I had the choice and went for the full rose gold

[RJM25R]

It would be poor if we didn’t have the variety, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course……

Originally Posted by BroncoOne

Less people desire the TT watches than either full steel or full PM. Less demand.

There’s far more sales of stainless but also more sales of two tone than PM.

Excluding DDate (only available in PM) visit/ask any AD or look on any used platform and there’s more TT than PM for sale.


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Personally I wouldn’t have the SkyDweller in any other combination than what I have myself although a blue dial two tone would trump it if available….

[AK797]

Originally Posted by RJM25R

It would be poor if we didn’t have the variety, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course……




There’s far more sales of stainless but also more sales of two tone than PM.

Excluding DDate (only available in PM) visit/ask any AD or look on any used platform and there’s more TT than PM for sale.


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Personally I wouldn’t have the SkyDweller in any other combination than what I have myself although a blue dial two tone would trump it if available….

I'm looking at the blue SS but in TT would be very interesting.

[PenDelicate]

Annoying people is great fun, but can be so time-consuming.

TT is the perfect solution: passive annoyance. Just strap one on your wrist enjoying the fuming.

[Lalo007]

I like two tone watches, I own an Explorer two tone and a black diamond dial Daytona that I absolutely love. I really could care less if a watch is desired by others or not, thats not the reason why I buy them. I buy what I like and wear it however I want, its jewelry after all.

[mmbiker]

I am have debated to get TT Daytona as SS is so hard to get at AD....

But deep down, I dont like the TT... So going to wait it out or get the WG if business are good in the coming year(s)

[physicist]

Fewer people want two tone watches.

[SAAS]

I own a two tone Daytona and Tudors, My wife makes me wear long sleeves when we leave the house to hide our shame. Thankfully I’m bald and fully bearded so despite my beta watch collection I do project alpha testosterone.

[MY-WATCH]

I love TT….. BUT not with every model
My theory is that SS ‘stood’ and will stand ‘THE TEST OF TIME’
probably full PM as well
BUT
TT proofed ‘FAIL’ with some watch brands ie if you think �� now of the 90s Tag hauer and britling for example, that’s why TT is subconsciously not preferred by the majority as it gives certain vibes of an era but the SS & PM doesn’t they are ‘TIMLESS’

[russ86]

Not a crazy demand , for most people its easier to wear SS on daily biases

[superpop]

Two tone just screams 90s Dentist and or jr Stockbroker.

[Boopie]

The only Daytona I’ve ever actually seen new at an AD was a TT.

There’s a watch to suit every taste, and taste is of course subjective. The posts above show that some like TT but others, not so much. I like the TT Submariner. Others, it totally depends on the dial pairing. I don’t own any TT watches. SS is perfect for everyday wear, whereas all PM is perfect for formal attire.

[mkmk]

Personally I like to tone. Don't really care what anyone else thinks. Although the majority on this form do not like two tone I assure you they are not the voice of the general public.