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franklee168 · 9 June 2017, 10:13 AM

I'm getting impatient waiting for a Daytona C. I went to the AD and put on a new black sub. He almost had me when he said he had a brand new one in the back. I like it a lot but my heart is set on the Daytona. Any advice on how to get over this. Buying one now and one later really isn't an option. Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.

sutats · 9 June 2017, 10:21 AM

You could be waiting indefinitely for the 116500LN. I assume you are refering to the stainless steel version. Life is short get the Submariner since it is compelling and then see how life turns out.

mobster600 · 9 June 2017, 10:25 AM

Get both!

MCO1 · 9 June 2017, 10:28 AM

Buy a pre-owned Sub now and save your depreciation for the DaytonaC and when the DaytonaC comes in decide at that point if you want to flip the Sub. You might find the sting from the Sub has worn off and be ready for the Daytona. They would make a great pair.

ras47 · 9 June 2017, 10:38 AM

If you truly have your heart set on a Daytona, getting a Sub now will only keep you happy for a little while. Like MCO1 said, a used but clean Sub can hold you over, and you can flip it back out for a minimal loss (or maybe even a small profit) when the Daytona comes in. I love the Subs, but if it's not your final destination I think it would be a mistake to settle for a new Sub now and bork your chance to get your grail watch later. There are some nice clean Subs for sale now for ~$5000 in the classifieds here and on WatchRecon.

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AK797 · 9 June 2017, 10:47 AM

Buy the subc, you can easily sell it for the D500 when and if it emerges, don't leave your wrist bare.

toucan · 9 June 2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Buy the subc, you can easily sell it for the D500 when and if it emerges, don't leave your wrist bare.

Exactly!

franklee168 · 9 June 2017, 10:49 AM

My last one was a tt sub with a serti dial that I sold about 4 years ago when times were a little tough. So indeed it's been a while with the bare wrist.

No SUBctitute · 9 June 2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mobster600

Get both!

One can always count on this sage advice from the forum.

Ticknaway · 9 June 2017, 10:50 AM

Definitely buy a pre-owned sub and save for the Daytona if that's what you really want.

franklee168 · 9 June 2017, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

One can always count on this sage advice from the forum.

If I was a mobster I would for sure get both!

mps354 · 9 June 2017, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Buy the subc, you can easily sell it for the D500 when and if it emerges, don't leave your wrist bare.

Yup, this

wach16 · 9 June 2017, 10:58 AM

From experience if you settle for something different than what your heart is set on, what you really want will still be on your mind!

bigjon · 9 June 2017, 11:02 AM

Follow your heart. A watch is an emotional decision, not a rational one. You will not be happy with less.

And1dre · 9 June 2017, 11:10 AM

Get the sub now. You can always flip it later. Or you can get both :)

Tylerfossil · 9 June 2017, 11:14 AM

I'm in the exact same situation. Want the black Ceramic Daytona, but can't find one for under $17,000 anywhere. The green hulk is calling my name lately. Although I have a batman and a Cameron Deep Sea...stuck.

ferrissteve11 · 9 June 2017, 11:27 AM

Honestly can't go wrong with a Sub !! It can hold you over while you wait for what your heart desires and pocket book cringes.

SurewoodMike · 9 June 2017, 01:45 PM

Pre-owned from reputable forum seller and you can't go wrong. When the right Daytona becomes available you can make the decision to to keep or sell. Never rush to a decision.

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Jaycnyp · 9 June 2017, 01:51 PM

Get the sub now flip it if you have to for your Daytona when it comes. If the wait is like it is here then it might be 5 years before it comes and you might be able to swing both.

nickycheong · 9 June 2017, 02:00 PM

My two cents is that you take your time with the decision. Your heart's set on the Daytona - and thus it would be unlikely that the Sub would truly scratch that itch. I'd say hold out for the call - or save a little more and pay the slight premium if need be (hopefully these start to come down to earth soon).

dhmrs · 9 June 2017, 02:17 PM

I wouldn't recommend buying the new sub from the AD. Buy a used one as a placeholder until your Daytona comes in, and then throw your sub up for sale for the same price you bought it.

No SUBctitute · 9 June 2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by franklee168

If I was a mobster I would for sure get both!

People usually say something like "If I won the lottery..." but I guess "If I was a mobster...." works okay, too.

m j b · 10 June 2017, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ticknaway

Definitely buy a pre-owned sub and save for the Daytona if that's what you really want.

oldman2005 · 10 June 2017, 02:01 AM

As much I like the Daytona..Life's too short to wait around for a Rolex, just get a Subc now get the Daytona later.

drm20 · 10 June 2017, 02:21 AM

Sub C! I love mine!!

Alex6340 · 10 June 2017, 02:32 AM

Wait for it !

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beshannon · 10 June 2017, 03:29 AM

Always wait for what you really want.

Placeholder watches rarely work.

FTX I · 10 June 2017, 03:40 AM

Black Sub

One Ping Only · 10 June 2017, 03:41 AM

Buy a Sub now. If it begins to bore you, you won't lose much selling it, particularly if you buy a used one. You could be waiting a long time for the Daytona.

skkali168 · 10 June 2017, 03:58 AM

I’m the opposite - wanted a subc no date but wanted a used good deal one- couldn’t find one for the right price. So I bought a newish 116520 Daytona to hold me over. Now I have the subc for the right price and kept the Daytona :)

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9 June 2017, 10:13 AM	#1
franklee168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: SSF Watch: 116500LN W+B DIAL Posts: 294	black sub or wait I'm getting impatient waiting for a Daytona C. I went to the AD and put on a new black sub. He almost had me when he said he had a brand new one in the back. I like it a lot but my heart is set on the Daytona. Any advice on how to get over this. Buying one now and one later really isn't an option. Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.

9 June 2017, 10:21 AM	#2
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,223	You could be waiting indefinitely for the 116500LN. I assume you are refering to the stainless steel version. Life is short get the Submariner since it is compelling and then see how life turns out. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

9 June 2017, 10:38 AM	#5
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	If you truly have your heart set on a Daytona, getting a Sub now will only keep you happy for a little while. Like MCO1 said, a used but clean Sub can hold you over, and you can flip it back out for a minimal loss (or maybe even a small profit) when the Daytona comes in. I love the Subs, but if it's not your final destination I think it would be a mistake to settle for a new Sub now and bork your chance to get your grail watch later. There are some nice clean Subs for sale now for ~$5000 in the classifieds here and on WatchRecon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

9 June 2017, 10:58 AM	#13
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	From experience if you settle for something different than what your heart is set on, what you really want will still be on your mind! __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

10 June 2017, 02:32 AM	#26
Alex6340 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 16710, PP 5167 Posts: 840	Wait for it ! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: swisswatchologist

9 June 2017, 10:25 AM	#3
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,477	Get both!

9 June 2017, 10:28 AM	#4
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	Buy a pre-owned Sub now and save your depreciation for the DaytonaC and when the DaytonaC comes in decide at that point if you want to flip the Sub. You might find the sting from the Sub has worn off and be ready for the Daytona. They would make a great pair.

9 June 2017, 10:47 AM	#6
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	Buy the subc, you can easily sell it for the D500 when and if it emerges, don't leave your wrist bare.

9 June 2017, 10:49 AM	#8
franklee168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: SSF Watch: 116500LN W+B DIAL Posts: 294	My last one was a tt sub with a serti dial that I sold about 4 years ago when times were a little tough. So indeed it's been a while with the bare wrist.

9 June 2017, 10:50 AM	#10
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Definitely buy a pre-owned sub and save for the Daytona if that's what you really want.

9 June 2017, 11:02 AM	#14
bigjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Watch: GMT IIC TT, Sub C Posts: 61	Follow your heart. A watch is an emotional decision, not a rational one. You will not be happy with less.

9 June 2017, 11:10 AM	#15
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Get the sub now. You can always flip it later. Or you can get both :)

9 June 2017, 11:14 AM	#16
Tylerfossil "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Posts: 37	I'm in the exact same situation. Want the black Ceramic Daytona, but can't find one for under $17,000 anywhere. The green hulk is calling my name lately. Although I have a batman and a Cameron Deep Sea...stuck.

9 June 2017, 11:27 AM	#17
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,115	Honestly can't go wrong with a Sub !! It can hold you over while you wait for what your heart desires and pocket book cringes.

9 June 2017, 01:45 PM	#18
SurewoodMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: 1000 Oaks, CA,USA Watch: IWC Port Perpetua Posts: 44	Pre-owned from reputable forum seller and you can't go wrong. When the right Daytona becomes available you can make the decision to to keep or sell. Never rush to a decision. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

9 June 2017, 01:51 PM	#19
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	Get the sub now flip it if you have to for your Daytona when it comes. If the wait is like it is here then it might be 5 years before it comes and you might be able to swing both.

9 June 2017, 02:00 PM	#20
nickycheong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Brisbane, Austral Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 82	My two cents is that you take your time with the decision. Your heart's set on the Daytona - and thus it would be unlikely that the Sub would truly scratch that itch. I'd say hold out for the call - or save a little more and pay the slight premium if need be (hopefully these start to come down to earth soon).

9 June 2017, 02:17 PM	#21
dhmrs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: MI Posts: 632	I wouldn't recommend buying the new sub from the AD. Buy a used one as a placeholder until your Daytona comes in, and then throw your sub up for sale for the same price you bought it.

10 June 2017, 02:01 AM	#24
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	As much I like the Daytona..Life's too short to wait around for a Rolex, just get a Subc now get the Daytona later.

10 June 2017, 02:21 AM	#25
drm20 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,060	Sub C! I love mine!!

10 June 2017, 03:29 AM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Always wait for what you really want. Placeholder watches rarely work. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

10 June 2017, 03:40 AM	#28
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Black Sub

10 June 2017, 03:41 AM	#29
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Buy a Sub now. If it begins to bore you, you won't lose much selling it, particularly if you buy a used one. You could be waiting a long time for the Daytona. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

10 June 2017, 03:58 AM	#30
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	I’m the opposite - wanted a subc no date but wanted a used good deal one- couldn’t find one for the right price. So I bought a newish 116520 Daytona to hold me over. Now I have the subc for the right price and kept the Daytona :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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