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dr35mm · 25 July 2017, 04:52 AM

Now I have an issue..

I recently put myself on a waitlist for a white Daytona 500, but yesterday I ran into a friend on a street food fest and he was wearing a Yachtmaster 116655 and boy, I have fallen in love. I can't get that watch out my head now, so I ask the TRF, what to do?

Daytona or Pull some extra cash for 116655.

Btw, this will be my only watch.

Danny83 · 25 July 2017, 04:54 AM

It sounds like you want the YM, thats what I would do

Chadridv · 25 July 2017, 04:56 AM

In the DR? hmmm. Tough call. I would have said to someone within the US to buy a preowned YM from a trusted seller (let someone else take the initial hit), enjoy your new YM while you wait out the Daytona. It could be a long time to wait. When you eventually have both in hand you can decided which you want more.

If the daytona wins, sell the YM and since you bought pre-owned you're not taking such a hit. If the YM wins, flip the Daytona for some profit and you have a $12k watch that paid for a good majority of your $20k watch.

Down in the DR though, I'm not sure what your best play is. Maybe a quick trip to Fl to meet up with DavidSW?

116500LN · 25 July 2017, 05:21 AM

On the plus side, you have 3 years to decide.

BNA/LION · 25 July 2017, 05:32 AM

Get the YM, stay on the list, make decision when you get the call for the DaytonaC is another option.

-Ally- · 25 July 2017, 05:33 AM

I would, Daytona is over rated IMO.

Etschell · 25 July 2017, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 116500LN

On the plus side, you have 3 years to decide.

he isnt getting a nautilus. he has 35 months

r8t3d_M · 25 July 2017, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNALION

Get the YM, stay on the list, make decision when you get the call for the DaytonaC is another option.

I think this is your best bet.

bcmind · 25 July 2017, 05:50 AM

116655 for sure ... You sounded in love with t

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Mirx · 25 July 2017, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNALION

Get the YM, stay on the list, make decision when you get the call for the DaytonaC is another option.

Completely agree!

travisb · 25 July 2017, 06:19 AM

Sounds like it's time for the YM!

GradyPhilpott · 25 July 2017, 07:27 AM

I'd go for the Daytona.

watchwatcher · 25 July 2017, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNALION

Get the YM, stay on the list, make decision when you get the call for the DaytonaC is another option.

x3. Oh...and buy the YM right so that if you do flip, you won't take as much of a hit.

Shaky · 25 July 2017, 08:17 AM

I wouldn't do anything straight away. Likelihood is the Daytona won't be turning up anytime soon and the YM will be available for quite a while yet.

See if you still love the YM is several weeks or a few months time. See if your initial eagerness dissipates first. If it doesn't you can get it easily and still stay on the list for the Daytona.

I would sooner have the YM tbh, I am one of the few who doesn't see the fascination with the Daytona. It all looks a bit cramped on that dial for my liking.

25 July 2017, 04:52 AM	#1
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Houston, we have a problem.. Now I have an issue.. I recently put myself on a waitlist for a white Daytona 500, but yesterday I ran into a friend on a street food fest and he was wearing a Yachtmaster 116655 and boy, I have fallen in love. I can't get that watch out my head now, so I ask the TRF, what to do? Daytona or Pull some extra cash for 116655. Btw, this will be my only watch. __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

25 July 2017, 04:56 AM	#3
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	In the DR? hmmm. Tough call. I would have said to someone within the US to buy a preowned YM from a trusted seller (let someone else take the initial hit), enjoy your new YM while you wait out the Daytona. It could be a long time to wait. When you eventually have both in hand you can decided which you want more. If the daytona wins, sell the YM and since you bought pre-owned you're not taking such a hit. If the YM wins, flip the Daytona for some profit and you have a $12k watch that paid for a good majority of your $20k watch. Down in the DR though, I'm not sure what your best play is. Maybe a quick trip to Fl to meet up with DavidSW? __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

25 July 2017, 05:32 AM	#5
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Get the YM, stay on the list, make decision when you get the call for the DaytonaC is another option. __________________ ✦ 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.

25 July 2017, 07:27 AM	#12
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I'd go for the Daytona. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 July 2017, 04:54 AM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	It sounds like you want the YM, thats what I would do

25 July 2017, 05:21 AM	#4
116500LN Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: -Nan Posts: 365	On the plus side, you have 3 years to decide.

25 July 2017, 05:33 AM	#6
-Ally- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 592	I would, Daytona is over rated IMO.

25 July 2017, 05:50 AM	#9
bcmind "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Coast Watch: Rolex Posts: 186	116655 for sure ... You sounded in love with t Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

25 July 2017, 06:19 AM	#11
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	Sounds like it's time for the YM!

25 July 2017, 08:17 AM	#14
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	I wouldn't do anything straight away. Likelihood is the Daytona won't be turning up anytime soon and the YM will be available for quite a while yet. See if you still love the YM is several weeks or a few months time. See if your initial eagerness dissipates first. If it doesn't you can get it easily and still stay on the list for the Daytona. I would sooner have the YM tbh, I am one of the few who doesn't see the fascination with the Daytona. It all looks a bit cramped on that dial for my liking.

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