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Albeezeelee · 19 October 2016, 01:17 AM

Title explains it all, I'm getting a wedding gift and this will be my first Rolex. I'm stuck between the yellow gold Daytona with green dial which I think has iconic colors and is just so dam beautiful, vs a more versatile sub in yellow gold with black face. The price difference can be around 10k but I'm willing to put in the 10 k to get the green dial. I need others opinions on if the value is going to be better on one or the other, both will be worn sparingly and I had a steel sub in the pipeline for my next daily Rolex. If I get the gold sub, probably no reason to get the steel sub but then again, I would want a daily Rolex that's going to last and hold its value. Do you think the green face will break even faster due to its rarity or is the rarity of finding it in stores due to the lack of demand? I have seen a gold and black sub in almost every watch store I have visited and think I could come across one for 28k while the Daytona I'm being told no discount at 37 after taxes and what not. HELP!!!

Rocco21 · 19 October 2016, 01:38 AM

I would buy from a trusted seller on here and get the sub brand new for around 23 not sure on daytaona price but prob around 26-28k.both are gold so if paying full retail you will take a big hit if selling later.I would buy here and get the one you like more if money is no issue.Gold sub will hold up better in the long run resale value wise.

Boaters · 19 October 2016, 01:43 AM

Boy that is a hard one I love the Sub But the Daytona with the green dial is to die for

KBM · 19 October 2016, 02:16 AM

If you're open to the blue dial on the sub, I'd go for that one. That being said, I always go for the sports watch.

WAK4 · 19 October 2016, 02:24 AM

Its a wedding gift...bar a divorce, I expect it's one you'll be keeping for life.

Therefore, screw value, and go for the one that appeals to you.

After all, it seems you have more than one and this doesn't need to be an every day, fit every occasion watch.

Get what you prefer, and congrats on the upcoming marriage

And for what its worth, my preference would be for the green dial Daytona...and no discount would be a no-go for me. No way that thing isn't discounted in the near future, pretty much any PM Rolex can be had for a discount. Shop around.

kilyung · 19 October 2016, 02:49 AM

Think really really hard about whether you can live without the glidelock. It makes a huge difference on PM models imo.

Albeezeelee · 19 October 2016, 04:24 AM

Hmmm I was not aware you could buy a watch on these forums... with that in mind, is it a bad idea to buy from any watch store? Aren't most of these people selling watching online or via forum used watches?

Albeezeelee · 19 October 2016, 04:53 AM

I didn't know you could buy a Rolex here, won't most be used? I've searched the forums and I can't find any advice on how or where to buy a Rolex especially a expensive one like the gold ones. Any advise or links? Also I'm interested in this hulk version of the sub.. maybe I can get a gold sub with black and a green sub later.. or just go with my old plan of gold green Daytona and a steel sub with black face ( no need for two greens ). Orrrr I can get a green hulk sub, and wait for a steel Daytona with the black ceramic bezel that everyone's raving about ahhhhhh I don't know

watchwatcher · 19 October 2016, 06:30 AM

I'll be honest. I wouldn't be comfortable accepting a gift of that much value. Get the stainless sub or the LVc as a gift and then buy the PM model of your choice with your own money.

AK797 · 19 October 2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I'll be honest. I wouldn't be comfortable accepting a gift of that much value. Get the stainless sub or the LVc as a gift and then buy the PM model of your choice with your own money.

Larry makes a good point, I'd rather buy the PM myself. If you go for a black Subc then the green Daytona is a great pairing but do not pay retail, you want to hunt around and get at least 20% off, do lots of research in the Classified and Who's Who section, most watches are still in stickers and unworn.

Ritch99 · 19 October 2016, 07:54 AM

Sub all the way.

Otto · 19 October 2016, 08:05 AM

Daytona ... but I am a Daytona guy...

LightOnAHill · 19 October 2016, 08:10 AM

daytona, and congrats on all the congrattables!

Albeezeelee · 19 October 2016, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the congrats, and I know most of you are thinking what a huge present, but I got her a huge ring so thats the reason for that. I see that paying 37 for the Green Daytona is outta the question now (that guy was trying to bamboozle me) and I see some places offering 30 and I believe I can possibly get it as low as 28 If im lucky. As for the Gold Sub, If lucky Im seeing maybe 23k? I dont know what a PM model stands for... Nor a LVc im guessing Subc means the sub Ceramic? Well thanks for the info so far guys. If anyone has any info on places to get a good deal, please help me out :) thanks

locutus49 · 19 October 2016, 09:38 AM

If you are going gold, I would vote for the blue sub (white or yellow gold) that is a true Icon, or the YG Daytona with panda face. Can't go wrong with either.

I'm not so keen on gold and black Subs myself, but you are the one who has to wear it.

1st amg · 19 October 2016, 10:59 AM

Welcome to the forum. You are a little green being the ears, which is not a bad thing, but when spending that much cash, you better spend a lot of time here to find out many opinions, features and where to buy. Firstly, PM means " precious metal" , like gold and platinum. A very very reputable seller here with his own website is DavidSW who is by far one of the good guys here. Do a lot of research here and in no time you will have figured it out.....and become addicted like all of us!

tkerrmd · 19 October 2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Otto

Daytona ... but I am a Daytona guy...

Yup!!

AK797 · 19 October 2016, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Welcome to the forum. You are a little green being the ears, which is not a bad thing, but when spending that much cash, you better spend a lot of time here to find out many opinions, features and where to buy. Firstly, PM means " precious metal" , like gold and platinum. A very very reputable seller here with his own website is DavidSW who is by far one of the good guys here. Do a lot of research here and in no time you will have figured it out.....and become addicted like all of us!

Yes David and Takuya are 2 trusteds for example but research as much as possible.

Hodog16 · 19 October 2016, 12:14 PM

Would never ever pay $37k for the YG Daytona. Since the dial is new there's a relative premium, but non-green YG Daytonas can be had new for $26-28k range.

Cheapest YG Sub I've seen new is $25k. If you can get it for $23k new then either buy it or let us know where

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I'd go either YG Sub and then try for steel Daytona later, or get YG Daytona and either get black Sub or Seadweller.

19 October 2016, 01:17 AM	#1
Albeezeelee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New york Posts: 12	Yellow gold Daytona green dial vs yellow black sub Title explains it all, I'm getting a wedding gift and this will be my first Rolex. I'm stuck between the yellow gold Daytona with green dial which I think has iconic colors and is just so dam beautiful, vs a more versatile sub in yellow gold with black face. The price difference can be around 10k but I'm willing to put in the 10 k to get the green dial. I need others opinions on if the value is going to be better on one or the other, both will be worn sparingly and I had a steel sub in the pipeline for my next daily Rolex. If I get the gold sub, probably no reason to get the steel sub but then again, I would want a daily Rolex that's going to last and hold its value. Do you think the green face will break even faster due to its rarity or is the rarity of finding it in stores due to the lack of demand? I have seen a gold and black sub in almost every watch store I have visited and think I could come across one for 28k while the Daytona I'm being told no discount at 37 after taxes and what not. HELP!!!

19 October 2016, 07:54 AM	#11
Ritch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mitch Location: CONUS Watch: DSSD and others Posts: 1,186	Sub all the way. __________________ Sua Sponte!

19 October 2016, 01:38 AM	#2
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I would buy from a trusted seller on here and get the sub brand new for around 23 not sure on daytaona price but prob around 26-28k.both are gold so if paying full retail you will take a big hit if selling later.I would buy here and get the one you like more if money is no issue.Gold sub will hold up better in the long run resale value wise.

19 October 2016, 01:43 AM	#3
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Boy that is a hard one I love the Sub But the Daytona with the green dial is to die for

19 October 2016, 02:16 AM	#4
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,386	If you're open to the blue dial on the sub, I'd go for that one. That being said, I always go for the sports watch.

19 October 2016, 02:24 AM	#5
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,170	Its a wedding gift...bar a divorce, I expect it's one you'll be keeping for life. Therefore, screw value, and go for the one that appeals to you. After all, it seems you have more than one and this doesn't need to be an every day, fit every occasion watch. Get what you prefer, and congrats on the upcoming marriage And for what its worth, my preference would be for the green dial Daytona...and no discount would be a no-go for me. No way that thing isn't discounted in the near future, pretty much any PM Rolex can be had for a discount. Shop around.

19 October 2016, 02:49 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Think really really hard about whether you can live without the glidelock. It makes a huge difference on PM models imo.

19 October 2016, 04:24 AM	#7
Albeezeelee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New york Posts: 12	Hmmm I was not aware you could buy a watch on these forums... with that in mind, is it a bad idea to buy from any watch store? Aren't most of these people selling watching online or via forum used watches?

19 October 2016, 04:53 AM	#8
Albeezeelee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New york Posts: 12	I didn't know you could buy a Rolex here, won't most be used? I've searched the forums and I can't find any advice on how or where to buy a Rolex especially a expensive one like the gold ones. Any advise or links? Also I'm interested in this hulk version of the sub.. maybe I can get a gold sub with black and a green sub later.. or just go with my old plan of gold green Daytona and a steel sub with black face ( no need for two greens ). Orrrr I can get a green hulk sub, and wait for a steel Daytona with the black ceramic bezel that everyone's raving about ahhhhhh I don't know

19 October 2016, 06:30 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	I'll be honest. I wouldn't be comfortable accepting a gift of that much value. Get the stainless sub or the LVc as a gift and then buy the PM model of your choice with your own money.

19 October 2016, 08:05 AM	#12
Otto 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,018	Daytona ... but I am a Daytona guy...

19 October 2016, 08:10 AM	#13
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,962	daytona, and congrats on all the congrattables!

19 October 2016, 09:10 AM	#14
Albeezeelee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New york Posts: 12	Thanks for the congrats, and I know most of you are thinking what a huge present, but I got her a huge ring so thats the reason for that. I see that paying 37 for the Green Daytona is outta the question now (that guy was trying to bamboozle me) and I see some places offering 30 and I believe I can possibly get it as low as 28 If im lucky. As for the Gold Sub, If lucky Im seeing maybe 23k? I dont know what a PM model stands for... Nor a LVc im guessing Subc means the sub Ceramic? Well thanks for the info so far guys. If anyone has any info on places to get a good deal, please help me out :) thanks

19 October 2016, 09:38 AM	#15
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	If you are going gold, I would vote for the blue sub (white or yellow gold) that is a true Icon, or the YG Daytona with panda face. Can't go wrong with either. I'm not so keen on gold and black Subs myself, but you are the one who has to wear it.

19 October 2016, 10:59 AM	#16
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,462	Welcome to the forum. You are a little green being the ears, which is not a bad thing, but when spending that much cash, you better spend a lot of time here to find out many opinions, features and where to buy. Firstly, PM means " precious metal" , like gold and platinum. A very very reputable seller here with his own website is DavidSW who is by far one of the good guys here. Do a lot of research here and in no time you will have figured it out.....and become addicted like all of us!

19 October 2016, 12:14 PM	#19
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,708	Would never ever pay $37k for the YG Daytona. Since the dial is new there's a relative premium, but non-green YG Daytonas can be had new for $26-28k range. Cheapest YG Sub I've seen new is $25k. If you can get it for $23k new then either buy it or let us know where . I'd go either YG Sub and then try for steel Daytona later, or get YG Daytona and either get black Sub or Seadweller.

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