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mick121212 · 31 January 2017, 07:32 AM

Hi guys

I'm new to Rolex and still yet to purchase (although I have a £1000 deposit down on the 116613lb with AD Goldsmiths in the UK).

I'm wondering whether to get the Daytona 116503 instead? I appreciate it's more money for the chrono but which watch will hold it's value better as I don't have loads of spare cash. Also how long is the lead time on the Daytona, anyone know?

Advice please

beer · 31 January 2017, 08:51 AM

the bluesy will hold its value far better, TT daytonas can go for less than steel models on the secondary market

that said you should buy what you like

watchwatcher · 31 January 2017, 08:52 AM

Which one do you like better?

superstarmar · 31 January 2017, 09:06 AM

Well I have a bluesy sub c and love it.
That said I do like Daytonas but I wouldn't
necessarily get a 2 tone personally...
I'd either go PM or SS on a Daytona but you should
buy what you like ... it's your wrist and $$$...

Gerry62 · 31 January 2017, 09:15 AM

Submariner / Daytona ........ two excellent choices ... forever .....

I prefer the Sub and I recommend , It is really beautiful

mick121212 · 31 January 2017, 09:40 AM

The blue sub is my preferred choice and as I already have a deposit down to view it, I'll proceed with that if it holds its value better..

I'm just nervous as it's a lot of money, I might yet post another thread in the near future if I see another model I like LOL

droptopman · 31 January 2017, 11:35 AM

Welcome to the forum.
Had both. Kept the Bluesy.
Daytona in TT with white dial is a beautiful watch but wore a touch small for me and much harder to read the time.
Love the 6 digit bluesy. Maxi dial/hands, ceramic and glide lock with a sunburst dial is a hard to beat combo.
Either way both great pieces. Get to an AD and try them on and see what sings to you.

AK797 · 31 January 2017, 11:45 AM

If you are worried about resale I hope you got a really good discount from Goldsmiths, they would not be my first choice for that.

ny_yeti · 31 January 2017, 02:41 PM

116613lb all day, twice on Sunday. It's a fantastic piece!

Bigsykedaddy · 31 January 2017, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ny_yeti

116613lb all day, twice on Sunday. It's a fantastic piece!

^ This (IMO)

yannis · 31 January 2017, 02:48 PM

Sub for me.

thesharkfactor · 1 February 2017, 04:57 AM

116613 for me. Resale is good on this watch.. Bought mine brand new for £8500 in October 2016 before the price hike, now you'll pay that for a pre-owned.
In days past, if you bought a brand new 5 digit (16613) sub it could be a decade before it appreciated back to what you paid for it.

psv · 1 February 2017, 05:05 AM

116613LB for me, but do what is right for you.

31 January 2017, 07:32 AM	#1
mick121212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southport, Uk Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 105	Daytona 116503 or Sub 116613LB Hi guys I'm new to Rolex and still yet to purchase (although I have a £1000 deposit down on the 116613lb with AD Goldsmiths in the UK). I'm wondering whether to get the Daytona 116503 instead? I appreciate it's more money for the chrono but which watch will hold it's value better as I don't have loads of spare cash. Also how long is the lead time on the Daytona, anyone know? Advice please

31 January 2017, 08:51 AM	#2
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	the bluesy will hold its value far better, TT daytonas can go for less than steel models on the secondary market that said you should buy what you like __________________

31 January 2017, 09:15 AM	#5
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,165	Submariner / Daytona ........ two excellent choices ... forever ..... I prefer the Sub and I recommend , It is really beautiful __________________

31 January 2017, 11:35 AM	#7
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Welcome to the forum. Had both. Kept the Bluesy. Daytona in TT with white dial is a beautiful watch but wore a touch small for me and much harder to read the time. Love the 6 digit bluesy. Maxi dial/hands, ceramic and glide lock with a sunburst dial is a hard to beat combo. Either way both great pieces. Get to an AD and try them on and see what sings to you. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

31 January 2017, 02:48 PM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Sub for me. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

31 January 2017, 08:52 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,509	Which one do you like better?

31 January 2017, 09:06 AM	#4
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Well I have a bluesy sub c and love it. That said I do like Daytonas but I wouldn't necessarily get a 2 tone personally... I'd either go PM or SS on a Daytona but you should buy what you like ... it's your wrist and $$$...

31 January 2017, 09:40 AM	#6
mick121212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Southport, Uk Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 105	The blue sub is my preferred choice and as I already have a deposit down to view it, I'll proceed with that if it holds its value better.. I'm just nervous as it's a lot of money, I might yet post another thread in the near future if I see another model I like LOL

31 January 2017, 11:45 AM	#8
AK797 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,278	If you are worried about resale I hope you got a really good discount from Goldsmiths, they would not be my first choice for that.

31 January 2017, 02:41 PM	#9
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 530	116613lb all day, twice on Sunday. It's a fantastic piece!

1 February 2017, 04:57 AM	#12
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,510	116613 for me. Resale is good on this watch.. Bought mine brand new for £8500 in October 2016 before the price hike, now you'll pay that for a pre-owned. In days past, if you bought a brand new 5 digit (16613) sub it could be a decade before it appreciated back to what you paid for it.

1 February 2017, 05:05 AM	#13
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	116613LB for me, but do what is right for you.

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