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Investr · 6 December 2016, 02:43 PM

So I have the chance to buy this little baby from my AD who took it on trade. It's a 116518 K serial with a mother of pearl dial which I can't decide if I love it or it's too weird or I just like the "idea" of it being a gold Daytona which I do really want. I would immediately change the strap to another Rolex authentic med or dark brown without stitching. I LOVE the 116515 ceramic chocolate but don't want to fork out that cash. Anyhow, please share any thoughts bc I truly value them. It's fairly rare and a bit unusual so I'm really interested in the opinions of the best in the business. I you hate it, say so, if it's too feminine, say so, etc. Fire away.......

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Stealerfan86 · 6 December 2016, 03:02 PM

I think its a cool watch. Do I love it? No
Would I buy things I dont love recardless if its a good deal?
No

Unless its a killer deal and economically makes sense ( flip it)
Hope that helps

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michael067 · 6 December 2016, 03:05 PM

Looks nice, not my taste though.

cdmorenot · 6 December 2016, 03:05 PM

I hate everything about it. And I mean that ...

The color combo simply does not work. I rarely bash any watch because they all have "something" going for them but this one is mismatch city .

Not for me.

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denmanproject · 6 December 2016, 03:08 PM

Not a fan of MOP dials, I'd say save for the 116515

Kevin O'Brien · 6 December 2016, 03:10 PM

Its horrible

second time · 6 December 2016, 03:10 PM

One lesson I have learned is if you're not 100% keen, give it a miss.

Investr · 6 December 2016, 03:11 PM

I'm surprised at these reactions but LOVE the honesty!!!

Chadridv · 6 December 2016, 03:11 PM

I'm not into it. Did I miss the price?

henrylee · 6 December 2016, 03:11 PM

Not my taste.

Investr · 6 December 2016, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

I'm not into it. Did I miss the price?

No I didn't post it. Really just wanted to see if the boys liked it. I think the answer is in....

busytimmy · 6 December 2016, 03:16 PM

Honestly? Not my cup of tea either... but beauty is in the eye of the beholder ;)

GMTMasterII44 · 6 December 2016, 03:19 PM

Cant say im a fan of this piece. If you love i go for it tho! If you are questioning even a litle bit and i assume you are since you posted here, id take a pass!

Curious what you end up doing tho so let us know! :)

SonnyAK · 6 December 2016, 03:21 PM

Not a huge fan. Unique, yes. Hold out for what you really want.

Eva123 · 6 December 2016, 04:08 PM

No, MOP dial color is really ugly and spoils this Daytona. Also, do not like Daytona's on strap. IMHO, Daytona should be with bracelet.

Kevin of Larchmont · 6 December 2016, 04:15 PM

Yellow gold, mother of pearl, Romans and on strap. That watch is definitely trying too hard and so is the person who buys it.

Timesurfer · 6 December 2016, 04:21 PM

Nope, sorry... I agree with the consensus.

if I've learned something is not to buy just because the price is right....

luvsub · 6 December 2016, 04:24 PM

Not a fan of mop

77T · 6 December 2016, 04:26 PM

Do I surmise correctly, from the change of attire from pic 1 to pic 2, that this puppy followed you home? On approval or some such arrangement? Or some more permanent arrangement...

I've owned a MOP Daytona and will say each dial is different and must be seen in person to appreciate the subtle tones that a camera has trouble conveying.

If the deal was in the $14-15K territory, you got a nice deal and shouldn't be out of pocket if/when you flip it.

ilovewatchestoo · 6 December 2016, 05:07 PM

Ehhh it's a whatever Daytona to be honest. The dial is not for everyone and it seems it's not for you. Don't settle. Get what you want when your able.

Danny83 · 6 December 2016, 05:09 PM

I think it looks good Rick

Bocktagon · 6 December 2016, 06:30 PM

Wrong watch for that dial if you ask me. I think you will quickly find the reason why it got traded in.

regnant · 6 December 2016, 06:53 PM

Not the best dial but I find it very rare and different . Legibility is kinda weak point but not a particularly for that watch. Thick tachymeter scale is a great touch on.

JapRs · 6 December 2016, 07:53 PM

I don´t like it, ugly for me

travisb · 6 December 2016, 08:01 PM

Never been a fan of the mother of pearl dial. That combo just doesn't work in my opinion.
If possible, hold out for the 116515. It's a whole different level.

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brucethemanlee · 6 December 2016, 08:10 PM

Save up for a 116515 chocolate dial

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dddl · 6 December 2016, 08:28 PM

Not for me.

amg55 · 6 December 2016, 08:30 PM

After a few beers, I could get to like it :)

Shichinin · 6 December 2016, 08:39 PM

Honestly, I dont like it. The colors on the watch does not make sense to me.
As others already pointed out, I would save up for a 116515 chocolate dial as well. Cheers.

Racerdj · 6 December 2016, 08:42 PM

The solution to your dilemma is to wait since you are not sure. I have been too quick on some prior purchases and regretted them. I like white MOP dials as everyone is unique.

6 December 2016, 02:43 PM	#1
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	What do you guys think honestly..... So I have the chance to buy this little baby from my AD who took it on trade. It's a 116518 K serial with a mother of pearl dial which I can't decide if I love it or it's too weird or I just like the "idea" of it being a gold Daytona which I do really want. I would immediately change the strap to another Rolex authentic med or dark brown without stitching. I LOVE the 116515 ceramic chocolate but don't want to fork out that cash. Anyhow, please share any thoughts bc I truly value them. It's fairly rare and a bit unusual so I'm really interested in the opinions of the best in the business. I you hate it, say so, if it's too feminine, say so, etc. Fire away....... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 December 2016, 03:05 PM	#4
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,371	I hate everything about it. And I mean that ... The color combo simply does not work. I rarely bash any watch because they all have "something" going for them but this one is mismatch city . Not for me. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

6 December 2016, 03:10 PM	#7
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	One lesson I have learned is if you're not 100% keen, give it a miss. __________________ GMT IIc, Damasko DA36, Tudor Date+Day, GS SBGT035

6 December 2016, 03:11 PM	#9
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	I'm not into it. Did I miss the price? __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

6 December 2016, 03:21 PM	#14
SonnyAK "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Watch: GMTIIc TT Posts: 405	Not a huge fan. Unique, yes. Hold out for what you really want. __________________ SD4k Breitling Emergency

6 December 2016, 03:02 PM	#2
Stealerfan86 Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Charlotte Watch: Exploring Posts: 122	I think its a cool watch. Do I love it? No Would I buy things I dont love recardless if its a good deal? No Unless its a killer deal and economically makes sense ( flip it) Hope that helps Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 December 2016, 03:05 PM	#3
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	Looks nice, not my taste though.

6 December 2016, 03:08 PM	#5
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Not a fan of MOP dials, I'd say save for the 116515

6 December 2016, 03:10 PM	#6
Kevin O'Brien "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 32	Its horrible

6 December 2016, 03:11 PM	#10
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	Not my taste.

6 December 2016, 03:16 PM	#12
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Honestly? Not my cup of tea either... but beauty is in the eye of the beholder ;)

6 December 2016, 03:19 PM	#13
GMTMasterII44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Boca Raton Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 277	Cant say im a fan of this piece. If you love i go for it tho! If you are questioning even a litle bit and i assume you are since you posted here, id take a pass! Curious what you end up doing tho so let us know! :)

6 December 2016, 04:08 PM	#15
Eva123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: 116333 Posts: 416	No, MOP dial color is really ugly and spoils this Daytona. Also, do not like Daytona's on strap. IMHO, Daytona should be with bracelet.

6 December 2016, 04:15 PM	#16
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Doghouse Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 2,824	Yellow gold, mother of pearl, Romans and on strap. That watch is definitely trying too hard and so is the person who buys it.

6 December 2016, 04:21 PM	#17
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Nope, sorry... I agree with the consensus. if I've learned something is not to buy just because the price is right....

6 December 2016, 04:24 PM	#18
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Not a fan of mop

6 December 2016, 04:26 PM	#19
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	Do I surmise correctly, from the change of attire from pic 1 to pic 2, that this puppy followed you home? On approval or some such arrangement? Or some more permanent arrangement... I've owned a MOP Daytona and will say each dial is different and must be seen in person to appreciate the subtle tones that a camera has trouble conveying. If the deal was in the $14-15K territory, you got a nice deal and shouldn't be out of pocket if/when you flip it. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 December 2016, 05:07 PM	#20
ilovewatchestoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 425	Ehhh it's a whatever Daytona to be honest. The dial is not for everyone and it seems it's not for you. Don't settle. Get what you want when your able.

6 December 2016, 05:09 PM	#21
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	I think it looks good Rick

6 December 2016, 06:30 PM	#22
Bocktagon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Seamaster GMT Posts: 264	Wrong watch for that dial if you ask me. I think you will quickly find the reason why it got traded in.

6 December 2016, 06:53 PM	#23
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Not the best dial but I find it very rare and different . Legibility is kinda weak point but not a particularly for that watch. Thick tachymeter scale is a great touch on. __________________

6 December 2016, 07:53 PM	#24
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	I don´t like it, ugly for me

6 December 2016, 08:01 PM	#25
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	Never been a fan of the mother of pearl dial. That combo just doesn't work in my opinion. If possible, hold out for the 116515. It's a whole different level. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 December 2016, 08:10 PM	#26
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	Save up for a 116515 chocolate dial Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 December 2016, 08:28 PM	#27
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 797	Not for me. __________________ dive deep dive long 1503 16263 16610 228238 16623

6 December 2016, 08:30 PM	#28
amg55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Me Location: Australia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 671	After a few beers, I could get to like it :)

6 December 2016, 08:39 PM	#29
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Honestly, I dont like it. The colors on the watch does not make sense to me. As others already pointed out, I would save up for a 116515 chocolate dial as well. Cheers.

6 December 2016, 08:42 PM	#30
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	The solution to your dilemma is to wait since you are not sure. I have been too quick on some prior purchases and regretted them. I like white MOP dials as everyone is unique. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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