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Haywood_Milton · 26 November 2020, 09:09 AM

It seems hard to believe, but in February 1985 the UK price list tells us just how unpopular the manual-wind Daytona was.

Compare that price with some other models which seem to have been popular for ever :

Some of my colleagues used to work for main agents, one in particular recalling his time at Pykes in Birkenhead where the Daytona had been in stock so long that it was put in the general sale...

RRGHOST1 · 26 November 2020, 09:54 AM

Yes i remember those days. In fact i bought a GMT Master TT Rootbeer on a Jubilee bracelet from Pykes in Birkenhead in 1985. I think the list price was £1759 and got a discount for cash for £1399.

drockadam · 26 November 2020, 09:54 AM

It’s incredible isn’t it? Looking at old Rolex paperwork and brochures makes me wish I was born in a different era!

drockadam · 26 November 2020, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RRGHOST1

Yes i remember those days. In fact i bought a GMT Master TT Rootbeer on a Jubilee bracelet from Pykes in Birkenhead in 1985. I think the list price was £1759 and got a discount for cash for £1399.

That’s incredible. Do you still have the Root Beer? Wish times were still the same.

RRGHOST1 · 26 November 2020, 10:07 AM

No unfortunately, like all my Rolex, sold when my wife developed cancer to pay bills. She passed away in June 2019, life is not the same, Rolex do not seem very important any more but still the only design i really like. Maybe will win the lottery one day and i can buy myself another,who knows whats around the corner.

CFR · 26 November 2020, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RRGHOST1

No unfortunately, like all my Rolex, sold when my wife developed cancer to pay bills. She passed away in June 2019, life is not the same, Rolex do not seem very important any more but still the only design i really like. Maybe will win the lottery one day and i can buy myself another,who knows whats around the corner.

I am very sorry to hear this and wish you all the best.

brandrea · 26 November 2020, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RRGHOST1

No unfortunately, like all my Rolex, sold when my wife developed cancer to pay bills. She passed away in June 2019, life is not the same, Rolex do not seem very important any more but still the only design i really like. Maybe will win the lottery one day and i can buy myself another,who knows whats around the corner.

I’m sorry to hear this Luke. I wish you all the very best.

EEpro · 26 November 2020, 01:51 PM

zapokee · 26 November 2020, 01:54 PM

Oh, for a time machine...

cascavel · 26 November 2020, 08:32 PM

Actually, this makes sense. The movement was manual wind and purchased from a third party, not manufacture, lower water resistance and a smaller case and bracelet.

swish77 · 27 November 2020, 01:59 AM

Love it! Makes the story of the four-digit Daytonas even more incredible.

Similar stories are rampant in the art world. Andy Warhol didn’t sell one piece at his first gallery exhibition. And in 1971, my young parents scrounged together $1500 (a lot back then) to buy three prints from Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe series. They still have them and their current value dwarfs even PN Daytonas.

rootbeer7 · 27 November 2020, 02:27 AM

As an aside, now owning a Speedmaster, it got me thinking, is it an icon against the marketing genius that was/is the Daytona?

Either way these prices were amazing.

26 November 2020, 09:09 AM	#1
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,319	When Daytonas cost less than Sea-Dwellers, GMT IIs, Sub Dates and even Explorer IIs It seems hard to believe, but in February 1985 the UK price list tells us just how unpopular the manual-wind Daytona was. Compare that price with some other models which seem to have been popular for ever : Some of my colleagues used to work for main agents, one in particular recalling his time at Pykes in Birkenhead where the Daytona had been in stock so long that it was put in the general sale... __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

26 November 2020, 09:54 AM	#2
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,900	Yes i remember those days. In fact i bought a GMT Master TT Rootbeer on a Jubilee bracelet from Pykes in Birkenhead in 1985. I think the list price was £1759 and got a discount for cash for £1399. __________________ RRGHOST1

26 November 2020, 09:54 AM	#3
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	It’s incredible isn’t it? Looking at old Rolex paperwork and brochures makes me wish I was born in a different era! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

26 November 2020, 10:07 AM	#5
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,900	Rootbeer No unfortunately, like all my Rolex, sold when my wife developed cancer to pay bills. She passed away in June 2019, life is not the same, Rolex do not seem very important any more but still the only design i really like. Maybe will win the lottery one day and i can buy myself another,who knows whats around the corner. __________________ RRGHOST1

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26 November 2020, 01:54 PM	#9
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,344	Oh, for a time machine...

26 November 2020, 08:32 PM	#10
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,855	Actually, this makes sense. The movement was manual wind and purchased from a third party, not manufacture, lower water resistance and a smaller case and bracelet.

27 November 2020, 01:59 AM	#11
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,791	Love it! Makes the story of the four-digit Daytonas even more incredible. Similar stories are rampant in the art world. Andy Warhol didn’t sell one piece at his first gallery exhibition. And in 1971, my young parents scrounged together $1500 (a lot back then) to buy three prints from Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe series. They still have them and their current value dwarfs even PN Daytonas.

27 November 2020, 02:27 AM	#12
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,961	As an aside, now owning a Speedmaster, it got me thinking, is it an icon against the marketing genius that was/is the Daytona? Either way these prices were amazing. __________________ @imrootbeer7

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