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Daytonaman799 · 7 July 2023, 05:31 PM

I have to decide by sometime today. The options are as follows:

1) Trade my 6240 & 16600 plus 3k for a naked 228206 index motif dial
2)same trade as above plus 16k for new complete 228206
3) Trade my 6240 and my 118206 for a new unworn 228206 complete…no cash
4) just stay as I am

I have a mint 1181206 glacier blue Roman but have been hankering for a DD 40 but have been torn. I could trade a 6240 and a 16600 for a naked 228206 that needs polishing plus $3k. Or I could trade my 6240 plus my 118206 for a brand new unworn 228206. The other option is to do nothing. I have been burned by my impulses in the past and my head says do nothing while my heart says do another trade. I really don’t want to spend too much cash and I am on a wait list for other goodies including a fluted DD 40 but I honestly like the index motif dial more. I have to decide by end of play today. I am showing my 118206 as well as my Daytona in question as well as the bulk of my collection as it stands now. Please help the head vs heart.

Little machines · 7 July 2023, 06:04 PM

Your collection looks great from modern to vintage and PM /SS and also the diversity of quality time pieces. Just try to wear them and rotate those beautiful pieces on a daily basis !

928ktgold · 7 July 2023, 06:43 PM

I don’t get rid of the Daytona!

whattahek · 7 July 2023, 07:23 PM

oh wow what a collection

travisb · 7 July 2023, 07:39 PM

The collection looks great as it is and I would be hesitant to part with the Daytona.
If wanting to add a DD40 I'd trade or sell the DD36 and see if you're comfortable with the difference in price.

brandrea · 8 July 2023, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

The collection looks great as it is and I would be hesitant to part with the Daytona.
If wanting to add a DD40 I'd trade or sell the DD36 and see if you're comfortable with the difference in price.

Exact same

White Collar Boy · 7 July 2023, 07:39 PM

Please don’t trade your Daytona. Especially not under a time constraint.

Amazing collection.

rmlovett1 · 7 July 2023, 08:33 PM

I’d trade others towards the DD40, but not the Daytona

jgottsman11 · 7 July 2023, 08:39 PM

I feel like I can read your mind, but here’s what I’d do lol

Trade Daytona and 16600 for a new 228206 and still have a beautiful 36mm yellow gold in your collection. Then take your time selling the 36mm platinum and get something else that does it for you

Pm me how much you’re finding new 228206 for

jb335 · 7 July 2023, 08:46 PM

Never rush, stay put for now.

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JSCP · 7 July 2023, 09:12 PM

don’t sell daytona, sell repeat subs/seadwellers/36mm platinum

avoid using cash

if not stay put

Mystro · 7 July 2023, 09:15 PM

The only bad decision is trading that Daytona. DD come and go.

fskywalker · 7 July 2023, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

The only bad decision is trading that Daytona. DD come and go.

+1

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1William · 7 July 2023, 09:30 PM

Without understanding the value of the Daytona and the specifics of that model I am making a less than completely informed decision but here we go. Sit tight. I would not operate under the time table of do it today or don't do it. Plenty of watches out there to be purchased, traded for, just admired from afar. I have been down the same road as you before and I have learned when a decision is not clear or at least reasonable based on logic I wait until it is. Let us know what you decide and the time frame.

CFR · 8 July 2023, 12:00 AM

I'd go with your Option 3 (sell the 6240 and the 118206), but only if you feel like you have a clear head and aren't totally in love with the 6240 because that'd be the hardest one to replace. All the others are easy.

Reasons (which reflect my own preferences and not yours):

(1) Most Daytonas (including the 6240) are unattractive and uninspired to me. They do nothing for me when I look at them. I feel the same way about the Patek Nautilus/Aquanaut aesthetic.

(2) I like the 16600 SD and wouldn't part with it.

(3) Big fan of the 228206. Took me way, way too many years to finally pull the trigger. It's a nice watch!

watchwatcher · 8 July 2023, 12:09 AM

Whatever you do, don't trade the Daytona.

brandrea · 8 July 2023, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Whatever you do, don't trade the Daytona.

Exact same

jgottsman11 · 8 July 2023, 12:50 AM

All these Daytona lovers! I personally would ditch that thing so quick. They don't do anything for me, especially in that condition

PenDelicate · 8 July 2023, 12:35 AM

I had no idea what a 6240 was, but saw that Daytona in the pictures and thought, "Wait, he's not proposing to get rid of a vintage Daytona, is he?"

KatGirl · 8 July 2023, 12:35 AM

That DD on your wrist is the right size, for you. Keep it! If you have to ask strangers, what you should do, don’t do anything! Wait until you have a clear idea of what you want. To everyone who says, “Don’t trade the Daytona!”, maybe, like me, he doesn’t care much for it….. I’d rather have a Speedy Pro.

Kat

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TwoToneHappy · 8 July 2023, 12:56 AM

Ditch the watches you don’t wear and get the DD40 you want. If you don’t wear them what’s the point?

KatGirl · 8 July 2023, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoToneHappy

Ditch the watches you don’t wear and get the DD40 you want. If you don’t wear them what’s the point?

Nowhere does he mention not wearing his watches. What’s YOUR point?

I think he doesn’t care for the Roman Numeral dial on his DD36. I think 36 is the right size DD, for his wrist. He should trade it for another 36 DD, with stick markers.

Kat

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Lew_Ashby · 8 July 2023, 01:35 AM

Maybe it’s just me, but I’m having a difficult time understanding why one would consider selling/trading their 6240 for a Day-Date.

I must admit to being terribly biased towards chronographs.

Daytonaman799 · 8 July 2023, 02:33 AM

Deal is dead….

CFR · 8 July 2023, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Deal is dead….

Now you have more time to decide. Plenty more 228206's out there.

KatGirl · 8 July 2023, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Deal is dead….

Probably for the best. BTW, I like your DD. It looks great on your wrist. Admittedly, Daytonas aren’t my thing….

Kat

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EvelynWaugh · 8 July 2023, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KatGirl

Probably for the best. BTW, I like your DD. It looks great on your wrist. Admittedly, Daytonas aren’t my thing….

Kat

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Agreed. The proportion and the fit of his DD36 is literally perfect for his wrist. Can easily pass as being both sporty and dressy.

miamiclay · 9 July 2023, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Deal is dead….

Good! (As a general matter, I am predisposed against “act NOW or else” proposals.)

While we’re here tho, can we see a nice close-up of what appears to be your lapis lazuli dial YG DD? (Or is that onyx?)

Daytonaman799 · 9 July 2023, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by miamiclay

Good! (As a general matter, I am predisposed against “act NOW or else” proposals.)

While we’re here tho, can we see a nice close-up of what appears to be your lapis lazuli dial YG DD? (Or is that onyx?)

It’s a lapis one.

watchlover135 · 16 February 2024, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

It’s a lapis one.

You still have the lapis?

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View Poll Results: What to do
Trade 6240, 16600 and cash for naked 228206	1	2.86%
Same as option 1 but add416k for a new unworn 228206	2	5.71%
Trade 6240 and 118206 for new 228206	6	17.14%
Do nothing and just love the ones I’m with and wait	26	74.29%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

7 July 2023, 07:23 PM	#4
whattahek "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Real Name: Hector Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2	Wow oh wow what a collection

7 July 2023, 08:39 PM	#9
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: JG Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: President Posts: 1,316	I feel like I can read your mind, but here’s what I’d do lol Trade Daytona and 16600 for a new 228206 and still have a beautiful 36mm yellow gold in your collection. Then take your time selling the 36mm platinum and get something else that does it for you Pm me how much you’re finding new 228206 for __________________ 5164R Aquanaut 228235 Olive Day Date 18238 Champagne Day Date

7 July 2023, 09:12 PM	#11
JSCP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex PM’s/Patek Posts: 2,270	don’t sell daytona, sell repeat subs/seadwellers/36mm platinum avoid using cash if not stay put __________________ PP5167a; PP l5153r; PPNautilus 7118r; PP3733-YG; DD40 RG/Sundust-Roman;DD40YG/White/Roman;DD40 WG/Olive;Daytona RG;Sub Black YG; Daytona Panda; Celebration 41; GMT-II’s: Left VTNR; GRNR; Batman; SkyDweller SSJubilee/Black; SUB no-date; Oysterquartz SS; DJ SS 36mm’87; Cartier: Roadster YG;Santos YG; Panther YG; Panther SS; Tank’73 YG, Tank must 2023 ;Tank Americaine YG;BulgariBB38mm/YG

7 July 2023, 09:15 PM	#12
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,893	The only bad decision is trading that Daytona. DD come and go. __________________

7 July 2023, 06:04 PM	#2
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,506	Your collection looks great from modern to vintage and PM /SS and also the diversity of quality time pieces. Just try to wear them and rotate those beautiful pieces on a daily basis !

7 July 2023, 06:43 PM	#3
928ktgold 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LA Watch: what’s next. Posts: 1,007	I don’t get rid of the Daytona!

7 July 2023, 07:39 PM	#5
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,511	The collection looks great as it is and I would be hesitant to part with the Daytona. If wanting to add a DD40 I'd trade or sell the DD36 and see if you're comfortable with the difference in price.

7 July 2023, 07:39 PM	#7
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,704	Please don’t trade your Daytona. Especially not under a time constraint. Amazing collection.

7 July 2023, 08:33 PM	#8
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,754	I’d trade others towards the DD40, but not the Daytona

7 July 2023, 08:46 PM	#10
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,028	Never rush, stay put for now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 July 2023, 09:30 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,446	Without understanding the value of the Daytona and the specifics of that model I am making a less than completely informed decision but here we go. Sit tight. I would not operate under the time table of do it today or don't do it. Plenty of watches out there to be purchased, traded for, just admired from afar. I have been down the same road as you before and I have learned when a decision is not clear or at least reasonable based on logic I wait until it is. Let us know what you decide and the time frame.

8 July 2023, 12:00 AM	#15
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,059	I'd go with your Option 3 (sell the 6240 and the 118206), but only if you feel like you have a clear head and aren't totally in love with the 6240 because that'd be the hardest one to replace. All the others are easy. Reasons (which reflect my own preferences and not yours): (1) Most Daytonas (including the 6240) are unattractive and uninspired to me. They do nothing for me when I look at them. I feel the same way about the Patek Nautilus/Aquanaut aesthetic. (2) I like the 16600 SD and wouldn't part with it. (3) Big fan of the 228206. Took me way, way too many years to finally pull the trigger. It's a nice watch!

8 July 2023, 12:09 AM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,594	Whatever you do, don't trade the Daytona.

8 July 2023, 12:50 AM	#18
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: JG Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: President Posts: 1,316	All these Daytona lovers! I personally would ditch that thing so quick. They don't do anything for me, especially in that condition __________________ 5164R Aquanaut 228235 Olive Day Date 18238 Champagne Day Date

8 July 2023, 12:35 AM	#19
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: P-serial 116518 Posts: 1,162	I had no idea what a 6240 was, but saw that Daytona in the pictures and thought, "Wait, he's not proposing to get rid of a vintage Daytona, is he?"

8 July 2023, 12:35 AM	#20
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,980	Decision Day on DD36 or Trade For 40 That DD on your wrist is the right size, for you. Keep it! If you have to ask strangers, what you should do, don’t do anything! Wait until you have a clear idea of what you want. To everyone who says, “Don’t trade the Daytona!”, maybe, like me, he doesn’t care much for it….. I’d rather have a Speedy Pro. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 July 2023, 12:56 AM	#21
TwoToneHappy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: UK Posts: 41	Ditch the watches you don’t wear and get the DD40 you want. If you don’t wear them what’s the point?

8 July 2023, 01:35 AM	#23
Lew_Ashby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Real Name: Rhys Davis Location: Los Angeles Watch: 6265 Posts: 136	Maybe it’s just me, but I’m having a difficult time understanding why one would consider selling/trading their 6240 for a Day-Date. I must admit to being terribly biased towards chronographs. __________________ I am a lineman for the county and I write the songs that make the young girls cry "Sometimes I think it's a sin when I feel like I'm winning, when I'm losing again" ~ Gordon Lightfoot Proud supporter of the

8 July 2023, 02:33 AM	#24
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,544	Deal is dead….

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