Daytonas- difficulty

[rollie_or_not]

Hi everybody,

First post here, been lurking a few months though 😀

I’m really into the Daytonas, what I’ve understood is that the stainless steel is a tough one to get your hands on. (Ofc the green dial and platinum also)

But after that one, which Daytonas are easier to get? I guess the oysterflex is one of the easiest Daytonas to get? What’s your thoughts on this?

[Amadd]

One of the best ways to know how hard something is to get is to look at the grey market price.

If it’s a lot over retail it’s hard. Best bet is a two toned Daytona. The others very hard unless big spender on non rolex.


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[rollie_or_not]

Cool thanks, and where can I see the retail price? Cause on Rolex website not all models show the prices.

Would you say that a PM Daytona is harder then oysterflex?

[bp1000]

TT Daytonas are pretty easy and imo underrated, they look fantastic.

Other than that. Ask your AD what they can deliver. Depends on the yearly allocation.

Oysterflex will probably be the next easiest as a lot of people can’t bring themselves to pay thah much for something on rubber. I’d say the exceptions here are probably a couple of very popular wg and yg configs.

[Harry-57]

Your best bet is to ask some ADs.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rollie_or_not

Hi everybody,

First post here, been lurking a few months though ��

I’m really into the Daytonas, what I’ve understood is that the stainless steel is a tough one to get your hands on. (Ofc the green dial and platinum also)

But after that one, which Daytonas are easier to get? I guess the oysterflex is one of the easiest Daytonas to get? What’s your thoughts on this?

Well in the real world the SS Daytona has always been hard to get at retail ever since launch way back in 2000, back then you could almost buy the TT Daytona for what the SS Daytona was selling for on grey market, great movement but must be the most hyped Rolex watch ever. Today many buy the hype to wear it, and now mainly because of the hype they bring crazy money on the likes of the grey market. Today Rolex watches have to some become little more than £$€ object things and little more,now sold to the highest bidder.

[Bazil]

Some sites like Watchfinder will show the original retail price. Pre ceramic bezel Daytona is my personal favourite. Can try chrono24, go low to high in price you'll see lot of TT Daytonas at the lower end price wise

[geoffreyis]

Have you spent a dime at an AD? Or are you willing to pay over retail? If so, it will be easier.

[dan993]

Originally Posted by rollie_or_not

Hi everybody,

First post here, been lurking a few months though 😀

I’m really into the Daytonas, what I’ve understood is that the stainless steel is a tough one to get your hands on. (Ofc the green dial and platinum also)

But after that one, which Daytonas are easier to get? I guess the oysterflex is one of the easiest Daytonas to get? What’s your thoughts on this?

You are not going to walk into any AD these days and get a Daytona of any type without spend history. Go grey

[rollie_or_not]

Originally Posted by bp1000

TT Daytonas are pretty easy and imo underrated, they look fantastic.

Other than that. Ask your AD what they can deliver. Depends on the yearly allocation.

Oysterflex will probably be the next easiest as a lot of people can’t bring themselves to pay thah much for something on rubber. I’d say the exceptions here are probably a couple of very popular wg and yg configs.

Get it, which configs are the most popular on the oysterflex?

[travisb]

Probably TT.

[cryptowalkway]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in the real world the SS Daytona has always been hard to get at retail ever since launch way back in 2000, back then you could almost buy the TT Daytona for what the SS Daytona was selling for on grey market, great movement but must be the most hyped Rolex watch ever. Today many buy the hype to wear it, and now mainly because of the hype they bring crazy money on the likes of the grey market. Today Rolex watches have to some become little more than £$€ object things and little more,now sold to the highest bidder.

OP - you’ll quickly learn to see this guy posting and scroll straight past

[Rolexken]

Agree TT Daytonas cost the lowest % over retail

[rgwarden]

Originally Posted by cryptowalkway

OP - you’ll quickly learn to see this guy posting and scroll straight past

Wow. You with your massive 192 post count having joined this year… Peter has offered more to this forum than most others combined.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum

[rollie_or_not]

Thanks for the greetings guys!

I will try my best to find the most valuable ones, which ones besides the platinum and SS models do you guys recommend?

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by rollie_or_not

Thanks for the greetings guys!

I will try my best to find the most valuable ones, which ones besides the platinum and SS models do you guys recommend?

Recommend for what? Are you using the chronograph to time things?

[Calatrava r]

Check out chronographs from other brands. A lot more for buck for the money in my view. They are available and many do not have screw down pushers and have much better legibility.

[JRell]

TT is by far the easiest Daytona to get

[ap1]

Head to AD and report back

[DK7]

Two Tone Daytonas easiest, PM or Oysterflex harder to get,
116508 YG green + 116506 Platinum + SS Daytonas you should be one of the best clients of your AD

[dnd2984]

With no purchase history you might get lucky with a two tone.

[Mystro]

The TT Daytona is the “easiest” to get but it’s still a hell of a uphill battle to even be considered for the TT Daytona. That said, the TT Daytona is stunning and shouldn’t be dismissed if a Daytona is on your radar.

[rollie_or_not]

Originally Posted by Mystro

The TT Daytona is the “easiest” to get but it’s still a hell of a uphill battle to even be considered for the TT Daytona. That said, the TT Daytona is stunning and shouldn’t be dismissed if a Daytona is on your radar.

Yeah the TT is a stunner!

[SLWoodster]

TT daytonas easiest to get. But seems harder last couple years.

Precious metal daytona still difficult, but there are so many dial and metal variations. If you're open, you'll get something in time when someone passes on it. But some dealers make it a policy to not offer anything a new customer didn't request (down to the dial).

[PBJ1925]

Welcome, and generally TT.

[Robf52]

Go TT; just got my wife the TT superb white dial.

[Doric]

I just turned down a TT Daytona (champagne dial) after a 6 month wait, I want the black dial steel one first……..been waiting nearly 5 years already!

[Chester01]

You have enough dough, there is always one in the back.

[TimepieceRPP]

Go grey don't waste time on ADs