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Seddyspaghetti · 17 June 2021, 10:27 PM

You want a Daytona 116500 in today's present market. What do you do?

Goin2drt · 17 June 2021, 10:28 PM

Ah get out your $35k+ and go buy one. Not sure what you are asking. If you want one go get one.

GoingPlaces · 17 June 2021, 10:29 PM

Go grey or go home. There are no short cuts or "secrets".

Seddyspaghetti · 17 June 2021, 10:33 PM

First time doing a poll. I guess the thread gets posted before the poll does lol..

HogwldFLTR · 17 June 2021, 10:53 PM

Buy TT or PM Daytona. Simple enough.

macrowatch · 17 June 2021, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

buy tt or pm daytona. Simple enough.

+1

dkg1616 · 17 June 2021, 11:07 PM

I waited over 3 years and just got mine last month…not a big spender whatsoever, just a genuine customer with a larger family history.

If you plan to walk in today and expect to get one in the next 12 months without serious purchase history, it is just not going to happen.

Purchase history is king no doubt, but I’m seeing my AD get watches to genuine people now to avoid all the BS and flippers.

Seddyspaghetti · 17 June 2021, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkg1616

I waited over 3 years and just got mine last month…not a big spender whatsoever, just a genuine customer with a larger family history.

If you plan to walk in today and expect to get one in the next 12 months without serious purchase history, it is just not going to happen.

Purchase history is king no doubt, but I’m seeing my AD get watches to genuine people now to avoid all the BS and flippers.

That’s great, congrats. I’m wowed that they didn’t forget about you and actually delivered!

fskywalker · 17 June 2021, 11:17 PM

Forget about it, it’s just another watch

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samuel019 · 17 June 2021, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Buy TT or PM Daytona. Simple enough.

While I tend to agree with this theory even those are hard A H to get. As a matter of fact my A D texted me this week and wanted to know if I wanted to be "considered" for a 116519.

Obviously I said umm hell yes and was then told "Well there is gonna be some heavy competition but I will let you know"

As far as when I have no idea but I left the conversation thinking damn I have to be considered to spend 32k (29700 plus tax). Like really???

But thats the world we live in. I remember seeing the 116515 on leather sitting in cases forever!!! Nobody bought that watch.

jay_kay · 17 June 2021, 11:33 PM

I went grey. Wore it for a few months. Sold it for what I paid as it wasn't quite the watch I was expecting. Glad I owned one though for a while.

garyk · 17 June 2021, 11:38 PM

Ahh, the choices we have to make these days…

wiem0014 · 17 June 2021, 11:40 PM

I was lucky enough to have a good enough relationship with my AD to pickup a White Dial 116500 last week. That being said, I am very aware that I am one of the lucky few and I don't that many others would be as fortunate as me.

I think if you truly want a SS Daytona your best bet is to go Grey. If you are ever allocated one from your AD at MSRP you can then sell the piece you picked up grey and you are likely to do ok on that transaction.

rambo99 · 17 June 2021, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wiem0014

I was lucky enough to have a good enough relationship with my AD to pickup a White Dial 116500 last week. That being said, I am very aware that I am one of the lucky few and I don't that many others would be as fortunate as me.

I think if you truly want a SS Daytona your best bet is to go Grey. If you are ever allocated one from your AD at MSRP you can then sell the piece you picked up grey and you are likely to do ok on that transaction.

i'm just a bit more lucky than you, i got my 116500 black dial last year, and got the 116500 white dial last month, both from my lovely AD.

911991 · 17 June 2021, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Forget about it, it’s just another watch

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TswaneNguni · 18 June 2021, 12:30 AM

You cant live without it,go grey NOW !! ...and keep the market pricing high.Thank you !

77T · 18 June 2021, 12:36 AM

There is also the way of the monk…abstinence…with no prospects of a Daytona500 at MSRP, quit now.

A Patek may just be around the corner.

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Giangos · 18 June 2021, 12:54 AM

There’s a reason it’s one of the most sought after watches in the world.

You’re not likely to regret it. Get it, and if the guilt becomes too much, sell, you are unlikely to go backwards in any meaningful way.

YOLO

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IamJacky · 18 June 2021, 12:59 AM

I think it's either get it right now or just completely forget about it.

enjoythemusic · 18 June 2021, 01:51 AM

Since I have decades in this love of timepieces, I regularly buy from AD so when it's my turn... Cool!

If you just want a hot model... you know.

So, just a hot model or do you also buy Omegas, Panerai, etc?

andrewgusa · 18 June 2021, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

buy tt or pm daytona. Simple enough.

+1

amsterdamfats · 18 June 2021, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

buy tt or pm daytona. Simple enough.

yup! Love my 116503!!

DESH · 18 June 2021, 02:54 AM

buy PM! If you can get one.

xekret · 18 June 2021, 04:20 AM

Below $30k worth it in the gray market. Right now I wouldn't make that move.

brucethemanlee · 18 June 2021, 04:36 AM

luckily i don't need to answer this question....since it doesn't apply to me :)

ks58 · 18 June 2021, 04:43 AM

I do feel bad for those that don’t have a relationship with an AD. I think it’d be tough for anyone to forecast how hot Rolex was to become 10 years ago, or even 5. But here we are.
The way to the Daytona is to spend a decent amount over a few years. Can you get your wife anything? Is your son or daughter getting married where you can steer them into the AD and build that family relationship?

Posh Gentleman · 18 June 2021, 04:44 AM

no real reason to get it from grey, paying that premium.

move on to other goodies. plenty of nice stuff you can get instead for a sane price.

i swear many people want a SS daytona just because it is hyped and "hard to get". time to get one if you really wanted was 2-3 years ago. no way in hell I would get one today at the market price.

1665fan · 18 June 2021, 05:01 AM

116520 is the way to go

Oxfordian · 18 June 2021, 06:03 AM

Why would I want a Daytona, I know that many people do but not for me, just not a Rolex I like, I tried the SS models and the TT ones but the watch just doesn’t do it for me.

BNA/LION · 18 June 2021, 08:09 AM

Find an AD that will "put your name on a list" and pray they get back to you with one

View Poll Results: You want a Daytona 116500 in today's market, do you..
Find an AD and play AD games	20	7.12%
Continue to play your AD games	44	15.66%
Find an AD that will "put your name on a list" and pray they get back to you with one	49	17.44%
Go Gray Market	86	30.60%
Forget about it and give up on your SS Daytona Dreams	82	29.18%
Voters: 281. You may not vote on this poll

17 June 2021, 10:27 PM	#1
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	You want a Daytona 116500, do you... You want a Daytona 116500 in today's present market. What do you do?

17 June 2021, 10:53 PM	#5
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Buy TT or PM Daytona. Simple enough. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 June 2021, 11:17 PM	#9
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 24,601	Forget about it, it’s just another watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 2230.50.00 Zenith 02.470.405 Henry Archer Eclipse 2FA security enabled

17 June 2021, 11:33 PM	#11
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I went grey. Wore it for a few months. Sold it for what I paid as it wasn't quite the watch I was expecting. Glad I owned one though for a while. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

17 June 2021, 10:28 PM	#2
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Ah get out your $35k+ and go buy one. Not sure what you are asking. If you want one go get one.

17 June 2021, 10:29 PM	#3
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Go grey or go home. There are no short cuts or "secrets".

17 June 2021, 10:33 PM	#4
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	First time doing a poll. I guess the thread gets posted before the poll does lol..

17 June 2021, 11:07 PM	#7
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,585	I waited over 3 years and just got mine last month…not a big spender whatsoever, just a genuine customer with a larger family history. If you plan to walk in today and expect to get one in the next 12 months without serious purchase history, it is just not going to happen. Purchase history is king no doubt, but I’m seeing my AD get watches to genuine people now to avoid all the BS and flippers.

17 June 2021, 11:38 PM	#12
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,036	Ahh, the choices we have to make these days… __________________

17 June 2021, 11:40 PM	#13
wiem0014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 236	I was lucky enough to have a good enough relationship with my AD to pickup a White Dial 116500 last week. That being said, I am very aware that I am one of the lucky few and I don't that many others would be as fortunate as me. I think if you truly want a SS Daytona your best bet is to go Grey. If you are ever allocated one from your AD at MSRP you can then sell the piece you picked up grey and you are likely to do ok on that transaction. __________________ Find me on Instagram: MN_Watch_Fanatic Patek: 5168G (Blue) Rolex: 126710BLRO, 116515LN, 124060

18 June 2021, 12:30 AM	#16
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	You cant live without it,go grey NOW !! ...and keep the market pricing high.Thank you !

18 June 2021, 12:36 AM	#17
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,708	There is also the way of the monk…abstinence…with no prospects of a Daytona500 at MSRP, quit now. A Patek may just be around the corner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

18 June 2021, 12:54 AM	#18
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,565	There’s a reason it’s one of the most sought after watches in the world. You’re not likely to regret it. Get it, and if the guilt becomes too much, sell, you are unlikely to go backwards in any meaningful way. YOLO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 June 2021, 12:59 AM	#19
IamJacky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 1,012	I think it's either get it right now or just completely forget about it. __________________ Two-Factor Authentication Enabled

18 June 2021, 01:51 AM	#20
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,426	Since I have decades in this love of timepieces, I regularly buy from AD so when it's my turn... Cool! If you just want a hot model... you know. So, just a hot model or do you also buy Omegas, Panerai, etc? __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 June 2021, 02:54 AM	#23
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,214	buy PM! If you can get one. __________________ Instagram: wristkink

18 June 2021, 04:20 AM	#24
xekret "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 70	Below $30k worth it in the gray market. Right now I wouldn't make that move.

18 June 2021, 04:36 AM	#25
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	luckily i don't need to answer this question....since it doesn't apply to me :)

18 June 2021, 04:43 AM	#26
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	I do feel bad for those that don’t have a relationship with an AD. I think it’d be tough for anyone to forecast how hot Rolex was to become 10 years ago, or even 5. But here we are. The way to the Daytona is to spend a decent amount over a few years. Can you get your wife anything? Is your son or daughter getting married where you can steer them into the AD and build that family relationship?

18 June 2021, 04:44 AM	#27
Posh Gentleman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: New Jersey Posts: 307	no real reason to get it from grey, paying that premium. move on to other goodies. plenty of nice stuff you can get instead for a sane price. i swear many people want a SS daytona just because it is hyped and "hard to get". time to get one if you really wanted was 2-3 years ago. no way in hell I would get one today at the market price.

18 June 2021, 05:01 AM	#28
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,590	116520 is the way to go

18 June 2021, 06:03 AM	#29
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: 124060 Submariner Posts: 2,871	Why would I want a Daytona, I know that many people do but not for me, just not a Rolex I like, I tried the SS models and the TT ones but the watch just doesn’t do it for me. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

18 June 2021, 08:09 AM	#30
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,195	Find an AD that will "put your name on a list" and pray they get back to you with one __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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