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rexG · 22 July 2018, 11:51 AM

Im considering selling my SS Daytona 116500 White and getting the WG 116519LN steel dial on Oysterflex. Who else would consider something as foolish?

watchmework · 22 July 2018, 12:03 PM

I wouldn’t do it but I don’t think you’re insane for doing so. I’m sure there are plenty of TRFers that would gladly take the SS Daytona off your hands for you

Nycturbovr6 · 22 July 2018, 12:09 PM

I wouldn't do that

Bxtek · 22 July 2018, 12:10 PM

Not at all! I like the WG Daytona over the SS 116500. It's just the price difference that would keep me from doing it if I was in your position. However, if you can sell your SS at a profit to help pay for the WG one, that might work out pretty well.

gttime · 22 July 2018, 12:10 PM

Don’t do it.

Justindo · 22 July 2018, 12:11 PM

I would personally not do that.

peterpl · 22 July 2018, 12:12 PM

Always gold over SS if you can.

rebel_1 · 22 July 2018, 12:18 PM

I prefer PM Rolex Sports models. Also, the 116500 white dial is boring to me. The silver on the WG version is WAY NICER IMHO.

red1108nyc · 22 July 2018, 12:19 PM

I would but that’s me.

rexG · 22 July 2018, 12:19 PM

The steel dial is amazing. For me, on par with the white dial 116500. Its just the idea of selling an SS piece for measly WG......Im being facetious but this is where we are today.

Nikrnic · 22 July 2018, 12:20 PM

I'd do it. I love the dial much better. Not sure about the feel and comfort of the OF over a bracelet though.

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rexG · 22 July 2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bxtek

Not at all! I like the WG Daytona over the SS 116500. It's just the price difference that would keep me from doing it if I was in your position. However, if you can sell your SS at a profit to help pay for the WG one, that might work out pretty well.

Yes. With the prices of the SS Daytonas today, it definitely gets me closer to a price point I'm comfortable with. Im leaning towards doing it.

rexG · 22 July 2018, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I'd do it. I love that dial. Not sure about the OF over a bracelet though.

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True. It would be great if Rolex offered the WG oyster bracelet version with the ceramic bezel. Maybe Baselworld 2019

dnpina · 22 July 2018, 12:36 PM

If I had the $ , I would.

RHIII · 22 July 2018, 12:45 PM

Nope. Get the OF reference and don’t look back.

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glimmer · 22 July 2018, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dnpina

If I had the $ , I would.

Same...I love the steel dial.

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Wcdhtwn · 22 July 2018, 12:51 PM

I prefer the PM versions too, but the cost of the oysterflex models feels high for a rubber strap. But granted it's a lot less than the full PM bracelet. Could you pull this off through the gray market for better money than through an AD? I haven't looked at gray prices on the OF Daytona's in a long time, but a trade/flip like this seems made for that route.

jrs146 · 22 July 2018, 12:55 PM

I could see owning both. But if you’re going to own just one daytona, the white SS is king.

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Easy E · 22 July 2018, 12:56 PM

Not a chance. I’m pretty sure I’m in the way out there minority on this point, but I think it crazy beyond comprehension to pay that kind of money for a watch on a rubber strap. If you love the petroleum that much you can pick up an OF from your AD for about $500-ish. Put that on your 500LN and that’s pretty awesome.

rmlovett1 · 22 July 2018, 01:23 PM

I absolutely would do it! It’s a fantastic reference, and gorgeous dial!

Muxi · 22 July 2018, 01:42 PM

That WG PM reference is absolutely beautiful but I will only get it when it comes out in a bracelet.

Muxi · 22 July 2018, 01:45 PM

On the other hand, a PM Daytona usually gets nicks and deep scratches on the bezel and the bracelet so an Oysteflex PM is actually ideal. I am not helping at all, am I? Apologies haha

David5807 · 22 July 2018, 01:52 PM

Your choice but I wouldn't.

rexG · 22 July 2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Muxi

That WG PM reference is absolutely beautiful but I will only get it when it comes out in a bracelet.

There is a bracelet version......more $$. Has a WG bezel.

superdog · 22 July 2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

Nope. Get the OF reference and don’t look back.

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Yep. Me too.

RHIII · 22 July 2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Yep. Me too.

spot on brother

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Ss22525 · 22 July 2018, 02:23 PM

116519LN Is the most beautiful daytona to my eyes from current lineup

fskywalker · 22 July 2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Always gold over SS if you can.

Muxi · 22 July 2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rexG

There is a bracelet version......more $$. Has a WG bezel.

Yes Sir! I have a WG reference with the racing dial. It would be perfect with a cerachrom bezel. The WG bezel gets many tiny scratches that makes the watch feel wear sensitive for daily use.

4srolex · 22 July 2018, 03:34 PM

I sold my white 116500 with the intent on getting a 116515 or 116519 but now I want back the white 116500. The 116519 is very comfortable and the pada dial is amazing but it is not legible for my eyes so I think the 116500 is more suited for me and I will switch the oyster bracelet with the oysterflex band when I acquire it. A 116500 on the secondary market is over 20k now so for a little more cheese, you are in the PM Daytona territory.

22 July 2018, 11:51 AM	#1
rexG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Rolex Location: CA Watch: All of them Posts: 443	Am I insane? Im considering selling my SS Daytona 116500 White and getting the WG 116519LN steel dial on Oysterflex. Who else would consider something as foolish? __________________ 116518LN 116610LN 126710BLRO "Pepsi" 116619LB SMURF 126334

22 July 2018, 12:18 PM	#8
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I prefer PM Rolex Sports models. Also, the 116500 white dial is boring to me. The silver on the WG version is WAY NICER IMHO. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

22 July 2018, 12:19 PM	#10
rexG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Rolex Location: CA Watch: All of them Posts: 443	The steel dial is amazing. For me, on par with the white dial 116500. Its just the idea of selling an SS piece for measly WG......Im being facetious but this is where we are today. __________________ 116518LN 116610LN 126710BLRO "Pepsi" 116619LB SMURF 126334

22 July 2018, 12:55 PM	#18
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	I could see owning both. But if you’re going to own just one daytona, the white SS is king. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

22 July 2018, 02:23 PM	#27
Ss22525 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dubai Watch: ♛ Posts: 186	116519LN Is the most beautiful daytona to my eyes from current lineup __________________ ——— 15202st ,116610LV , 116500LN ,116622 ,116200 longines heritage 1945, speedmaster 60th Hublot classic fusion , Zelos mako bronze

22 July 2018, 12:03 PM	#2
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I wouldn’t do it but I don’t think you’re insane for doing so. I’m sure there are plenty of TRFers that would gladly take the SS Daytona off your hands for you

22 July 2018, 12:09 PM	#3
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I wouldn't do that

22 July 2018, 12:10 PM	#4
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Not at all! I like the WG Daytona over the SS 116500. It's just the price difference that would keep me from doing it if I was in your position. However, if you can sell your SS at a profit to help pay for the WG one, that might work out pretty well.

22 July 2018, 12:10 PM	#5
gttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CA Posts: 324	Don’t do it.

22 July 2018, 12:11 PM	#6
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I would personally not do that.

22 July 2018, 12:12 PM	#7
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Always gold over SS if you can.

22 July 2018, 12:19 PM	#9
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,499	I would but that’s me.

22 July 2018, 12:20 PM	#11
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I'd do it. I love the dial much better. Not sure about the feel and comfort of the OF over a bracelet though. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

22 July 2018, 12:36 PM	#14
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	If I had the $ , I would.

22 July 2018, 12:45 PM	#15
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Nope. Get the OF reference and don’t look back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 July 2018, 12:51 PM	#17
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,975	I prefer the PM versions too, but the cost of the oysterflex models feels high for a rubber strap. But granted it's a lot less than the full PM bracelet. Could you pull this off through the gray market for better money than through an AD? I haven't looked at gray prices on the OF Daytona's in a long time, but a trade/flip like this seems made for that route.

22 July 2018, 12:56 PM	#19
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,299	Not a chance. I’m pretty sure I’m in the way out there minority on this point, but I think it crazy beyond comprehension to pay that kind of money for a watch on a rubber strap. If you love the petroleum that much you can pick up an OF from your AD for about $500-ish. Put that on your 500LN and that’s pretty awesome.

22 July 2018, 01:23 PM	#20
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,496	I absolutely would do it! It’s a fantastic reference, and gorgeous dial!

22 July 2018, 01:42 PM	#21
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	That WG PM reference is absolutely beautiful but I will only get it when it comes out in a bracelet.

22 July 2018, 01:45 PM	#22
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	On the other hand, a PM Daytona usually gets nicks and deep scratches on the bezel and the bracelet so an Oysteflex PM is actually ideal. I am not helping at all, am I? Apologies haha

22 July 2018, 01:52 PM	#23
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,659	Your choice but I wouldn't.

22 July 2018, 03:34 PM	#30
4srolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Gears in motion Posts: 572	I sold my white 116500 with the intent on getting a 116515 or 116519 but now I want back the white 116500. The 116519 is very comfortable and the pada dial is amazing but it is not legible for my eyes so I think the 116500 is more suited for me and I will switch the oyster bracelet with the oysterflex band when I acquire it. A 116500 on the secondary market is over 20k now so for a little more cheese, you are in the PM Daytona territory. __________________ Rolex, Zenith, Omega, Tag Heuer When people ask how was your day? I tell them: "Same circus just different clowns!"

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