Would you trade a RG YM2 for a WG Daytona w/ black leather strap?

[Koala]

I'm considering trading my '14 RG TT Yacht-Master 2 for a '02 WG Meteorite Daytona on a black leather strap w/ the WG deployment buckle. this particular daytona combo has been a grail for me for quite some time, I love the meteorite dial. I got the YM2 from a grey dealer in Boston for 17.5k earlier this year and the same place is now listing the daytona at 16.5k. I figure with 6 months of wear and accompanying minor scratches that it's worth an even trade. While I love the YM2, I feel like it's a little too big for my wrist. from lug to lug the watch is 1-2mm larger than my wrist.

Would you make the trade too? And does anyone have any idea what a wg daytona bracelet would cost to acquire?

[mannyv11]

I wouldn't but that's just me.

[Cru Jones]

Especially given the size issue (overhang), I'd do it for sure.

[superdog]

Ok. All sorts of things wrong here.

First off, IMHO, a grail is the just about unattainable. This watch is not that for you, you just like it a lot.

If you paid 17.5, he's not giving you close to that. Not gonna be an even trade. You will likely out in a few K.

Lastly, the bracelet won't fit on the model with a leather strap.

I think thats about it.

Both great watches.

[Copasetic]

Would the WG bracelet fit on the strap model? If you ultimately want the bracelet, I don't think I'd trade for a strap model. Trade plus cash if necessary for the bracelet model and change dials if necessary.

[mitchellb2005]

The WG Meteorite Daytona is one of my favorite watches, but the value of the YM II is greater, so i'd do the trade plus a few $k

[HL65]

Nope.

[Andrés G]

Originally Posted by Copasetic

Would the WG bracelet fit on the strap model?

No, it won't.

I don't think you're getting a fair trade.

[Cinquecento]

No way.

[AK797]

I would keep saving for your ultimate watch, the Meteorite on bracelet.

[zama]

Originally Posted by superdog

Ok. All sorts of things wrong here.

First off, IMHO, a grail is the just about unattainable. This watch is not that for you, you just like it a lot.

If you paid 17.5, he's not giving you close to that. Not gonna be an even trade. You will likely out in a few K.

Lastly, the bracelet won't fit on the model with a leather strap.

I think thats about it.

Both great watches.

My tip is you will find quickly the "healthy" relationship you had as a buyer will sour as a trader, You will probably be offered $12.5K as such no it would not be a great swap with a 4k changeover. if you genuinely can get away as straight swap then sure if that is a watch you treasure more. WHile your YMII is much newer probably has a smaller buying market than the Daytona, so i would be surprised if you can get a great deal.

[arizonaboy]

I'd keep the YM2

[evlkoala]

I would

[Solo118]

Sorry would not do that deal.

PS- No the bracelet will not fit.

[watchwatcher]

If it were me, I would try to get a clearer picture of what the numbers would be before I put much more thought into the trade.

But, even more central is the question of which watch you like better. I'm not much of a strap guy so I wouldn't do the trade.

[swils8610]

If your thinking about it your gonna do it....

[HogwldFLTR]

I believe the complication on the RG is greater than the Daytona plus it is on an RG bracelet; doesn't seem like a good trade unless you just don't like the RG YMII and really want the Daytona. Now if it were the new YM RG then likely yes.

[CHRONOLEX]

I have the WG Daytona w/ meteorite on strap and I can tell you a few things:

1. $16,500 is too much for that model year.
2. If you do it, get one with the fat hands (2005 I think) because that's the one thing other than engraved bezel that has really changed since then and it's an easy spot.
3. If you want the bracelet model at all, I would recommend waiting for that. I have posted a number of times about wanting to trade my strap piece for a bracelet piece but I'd take too much of a bath on it, plus I already have a SS Daytona which is indiscernible from WG at three feet and a WG DD. It adds some variety to my collection so I keep it around. But if I were starting over with no SS Daytona, I would have gone directly to the WG bracelet model.

Hope that helps.

[Koala]

the Yacht-Master 2 is two tone, rg and steel. it's not solid rg. retails for a little over 25 but can typically be had for upper teens. the wg meteorite daytona on black croc strap w/ deployment buckle originally retails for 31.5 but others are selling that '02 watch for mid/upper teens. the value is comparable. all things being equal i'd rather have the daytona, but I wanted to get some other opinions.

[tkerrmd]

Sounds like you are close to your Grail so go for it!

[Muzz]

My first WG Daytona was this exact watch, and personally I would not do it unless it was on bracelet.

You are given up a substantial amount of wrist presence for a combination that flys under the radar without the bracelet.

I would try it on before even entertaining the idea as you may be underwhelmed.