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Rodrigo082 · 30 January 2018, 06:40 AM

Hi All,

I have received the final call from my AD that in matter of days I will received my Daytona 116500 black dial.

However, I have been always amazed with the Daytona 116515 (that chocolate dial) and now I wonder if it will be a good idea to flip the 116500 for a 116151?

Would you guys do that or will just keep the 116500?

Thanks in advance,

Rodrigo

watchwatcher · 30 January 2018, 08:17 AM

I'd rather have a D500. The only Daytona I'd flip one for would be an all gold version...and I've been thinking of doing just that.

ap1 · 30 January 2018, 08:22 AM

Daytona 500

Live with it a while, your gains will still be there. You should be sure as it’s hard to land a D5

dot42 · 30 January 2018, 09:02 AM

116500 by a mile.... my favorite daytona of all time.

Soleless Shoes · 30 January 2018, 10:48 AM

Unless you find the leather (or rubber) strap more comfortable than the bracelet, I definitely prefer 116500, although they are both very nice. Congrats and good luck with your decision!

AS1 · 30 January 2018, 10:49 AM

116500, not even close IMO

Dominik · 30 January 2018, 10:55 AM

Yeah flip it for the chocolate daytona. Why not?
You have nothing to lose. Take what you really like!

Vipes · 30 January 2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AS1

116500, not even close IMO

+1. The ceramic Daytona is my favorite modern Daytona.

spiker · 30 January 2018, 11:38 AM

I'm wondering if I'm a little off lately. I had an AD call me and offer me the Black Daytona a week ago but asked me not to flip it. I recently purchased a Patek 5712 and absolutely love it. I do have a TT black Daytona and a SS black Daytona (not C). I told him I'll pass and wait for the white. What is wrong with me???????

lecorsaire · 30 January 2018, 11:42 AM

I think the 500 without a doubt. If you like the Oysterflex look, just put it on rubber. Both dials look really good on rubber. That said the white gold Oysterflex is my favorite of the 3 released last year. It's really a stunning watch in person. I still prefer PM Daytonas on metal bracelets. I really love the pink dial 116505. Really good looking watch imo. The yellow gold with black "Paul Newman" dial is also pretty cool. I just love Daytonas with solid color subdials.

Alexwwjd · 30 January 2018, 12:22 PM

They are different watches... 116500 is an everyday watch. 116515 to me is more like a dress watch. I would buy both!

JUSTIFIED · 30 January 2018, 12:23 PM

I have the 116515 w/ chocolate dial on croc strap. Also have a 116520. The 520 is fantastic, but in person it can't hold a candle to the 115. Haven't seen a 500 in person, but expect it'd be the same outcome (for me). Can dress up or down.... wear it with jeans as well as suits. It looks great w/ both.

Btw, some believe a PM watch will scratch more easily (mentioned in other threads..). I've not found that to be true. I've whacked mine hard a few times and not a single scratch. The clasp shows no signs of desk diving either. The SS has a lot more scratches on the clasp.

DoctorA · 30 January 2018, 12:26 PM

500 for sure!!

Dr.Smellody · 30 January 2018, 01:08 PM

I love to help!

regnant · 30 January 2018, 06:21 PM

Rolex Daytona 116500 LN 002, not a fan of rose gold models

Andad · 30 January 2018, 07:02 PM

If you had to throw more money into the deal would you still do it?

Devildog · 30 January 2018, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrigo082

Hi All,

I have received the final call from my AD that in matter of days I will received my Daytona 116500 black dial.

However, I have been always amazed with the Daytona 116515 (that chocolate dial) and now I wonder if it will be a good idea to flip the 116500 for a 116151?

Would you guys do that or will just keep the 116500?

Thanks in advance,

Rodrigo

They are very different watches in how they look, feel and wear (and not just because of the strap v bracelet.

As I said on another thread, with the premiums on the SS just now fliping one is a cheap way into a PM Daytona.

I had the RG/chocolate arabic and it was a great watch. I'd probably go WG/panda next time if I was getting another.

Tried a black dial D500 and really liked it (much prefer it to the white). But not enough to want one, so I'd make that flip/trade.

Rodrigo082 · 30 January 2018, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

If you had to throw more money into the deal would you still do it?

How you mean?

Rodrigo082 · 30 January 2018, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

I love to help!

I just love that chocolate dial

Rodrigo082 · 30 January 2018, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog

They are very different watches in how they look, feel and wear (and not just because of the strap v bracelet.

As I said on another thread, with the premiums on the SS just now fliping one is a cheap way into a PM Daytona.

I had the RG/chocolate arabic and it was a great watch. I'd probably go WG/panda next time if I was getting another.

Tried a black dial D500 and really liked it (much prefer it to the white). But not enough to want one, so I'd make that flip/trade.

I had the opportunity to see the white one and it’s beautiful but prefer the black one as well.

1William · 30 January 2018, 09:47 PM

I would keep the SS Daytona-C.

4srolex · 31 January 2018, 01:27 AM

I’m going to go against the grain and say yes. The price of a secondary 116500 is pretty close to a used 116515. I think the chocolate dial is too busy so I would trade it for a black or ivory dial 116515 because I have a BLNR and the 116515 fills the PM void. I sold a white dial and black dial 116500 with the intent on purchasing a 116515.

duc888 · 31 January 2018, 02:08 AM

116500 for me...

Rex-mars · 31 January 2018, 02:12 AM

116500

Donnyal · 31 January 2018, 04:08 AM

116515 all day

Dr.Smellody · 1 February 2018, 12:00 PM

Did you decide?

AK797 · 1 February 2018, 12:14 PM

I would trade the D500 towards a RG or WG for sure, these watches are in different leagues, hype aside.

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30 January 2018, 06:40 AM	#1
Rodrigo082 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 616	Rolex Daytona 116500 or Daytona 116515??? Hi All, I have received the final call from my AD that in matter of days I will received my Daytona 116500 black dial. However, I have been always amazed with the Daytona 116515 (that chocolate dial) and now I wonder if it will be a good idea to flip the 116500 for a 116151? Would you guys do that or will just keep the 116500? Thanks in advance, Rodrigo

30 January 2018, 11:42 AM	#10
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	I think the 500 without a doubt. If you like the Oysterflex look, just put it on rubber. Both dials look really good on rubber. That said the white gold Oysterflex is my favorite of the 3 released last year. It's really a stunning watch in person. I still prefer PM Daytonas on metal bracelets. I really love the pink dial 116505. Really good looking watch imo. The yellow gold with black "Paul Newman" dial is also pretty cool. I just love Daytonas with solid color subdials. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

30 January 2018, 12:23 PM	#12
JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	I have the 116515 w/ chocolate dial on croc strap. Also have a 116520. The 520 is fantastic, but in person it can't hold a candle to the 115. Haven't seen a 500 in person, but expect it'd be the same outcome (for me). Can dress up or down.... wear it with jeans as well as suits. It looks great w/ both. Btw, some believe a PM watch will scratch more easily (mentioned in other threads..). I've not found that to be true. I've whacked mine hard a few times and not a single scratch. The clasp shows no signs of desk diving either. The SS has a lot more scratches on the clasp. __________________ "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change" Wayne Dyer

30 January 2018, 12:26 PM	#13
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	500 for sure!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

30 January 2018, 08:17 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,598	I'd rather have a D500. The only Daytona I'd flip one for would be an all gold version...and I've been thinking of doing just that.

30 January 2018, 08:22 AM	#3
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,180	Daytona 500 Live with it a while, your gains will still be there. You should be sure as it’s hard to land a D5

30 January 2018, 09:02 AM	#4
dot42 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: US Posts: 32	116500 by a mile.... my favorite daytona of all time.

30 January 2018, 10:48 AM	#5
Soleless Shoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Rich Location: United States Posts: 300	Unless you find the leather (or rubber) strap more comfortable than the bracelet, I definitely prefer 116500, although they are both very nice. Congrats and good luck with your decision!

30 January 2018, 10:49 AM	#6
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	116500, not even close IMO

30 January 2018, 10:55 AM	#7
Dominik "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Dominik Location: Austria Watch: Cameron Posts: 198	Yeah flip it for the chocolate daytona. Why not? You have nothing to lose. Take what you really like!

30 January 2018, 11:38 AM	#9
spiker "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: IL Posts: 77	I'm wondering if I'm a little off lately. I had an AD call me and offer me the Black Daytona a week ago but asked me not to flip it. I recently purchased a Patek 5712 and absolutely love it. I do have a TT black Daytona and a SS black Daytona (not C). I told him I'll pass and wait for the white. What is wrong with me???????

30 January 2018, 12:22 PM	#11
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	They are different watches... 116500 is an everyday watch. 116515 to me is more like a dress watch. I would buy both!

30 January 2018, 01:08 PM	#14
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,256	I love to help!

30 January 2018, 06:21 PM	#15
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Rolex Daytona 116500 LN 002, not a fan of rose gold models __________________

30 January 2018, 07:02 PM	#16
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,008	If you had to throw more money into the deal would you still do it? __________________ E

30 January 2018, 09:47 PM	#21
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,474	I would keep the SS Daytona-C.

31 January 2018, 01:27 AM	#22
4srolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Gears in motion Posts: 572	I’m going to go against the grain and say yes. The price of a secondary 116500 is pretty close to a used 116515. I think the chocolate dial is too busy so I would trade it for a black or ivory dial 116515 because I have a BLNR and the 116515 fills the PM void. I sold a white dial and black dial 116500 with the intent on purchasing a 116515. __________________ Rolex, Zenith, Omega, Tag Heuer When people ask how was your day? I tell them: "Same circus just different clowns!"

31 January 2018, 02:08 AM	#23
duc888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Germany Posts: 865	116500 for me...

31 January 2018, 02:12 AM	#24
Rex-mars Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: missouri Posts: 84	116500

31 January 2018, 04:08 AM	#25
Donnyal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: London Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 175	116515 all day

1 February 2018, 12:00 PM	#26
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,256	Did you decide?

1 February 2018, 12:14 PM	#27
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,302	I would trade the D500 towards a RG or WG for sure, these watches are in different leagues, hype aside.

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