Help me make a SS Daytona Purchase [2 Choices]

[kungpow]

I agree with what has been said above - it's got thin hands, which means it would likely be 2003-2004 or older. I would expected pay 1000+ for a service right away if it hasn't been serviced yet

No offense, but I wouldn't call him a friend if he's telling you it's from 2012. He's lying to you. If he's a jeweler, then he should know exactly when it's from.

[Nycturbovr6]

I would give David sw a call

[tigerpac]

Originally Posted by Indyguy24

Not always true....after a number of polishes, the metal gets worn, and just doesn't look the same

Which is why I didn't say it would come back looking like new. But the RSC knows what its doing, it would come back looking good.

[Indyguy24]

Originally Posted by tigerpac

Which is why I didn't say it would come back looking like new. But the RSC knows what its doing, it would come back looking good.

Very true!

Just wanted to clarify for the OP

[Timesurfer]

can you provide some more pictures of the watch? side of casing? lugs... clasp? etc.

[mastermixer]

does look over polished

[Power Play]

Too much $$ for that older watch which has seen a fair bit of 'action'

I picked up minty white dial from 2012 for $8500 with B&P

Otherwise would go with one of the minty's that regularly appear on this forum in the $10k range

[Copasetic]

Originally Posted by Nycturbovr6

I would give David sw a call

That's what I would do, David or one of the other trusted sellers.

[Daytona88]

I have always purchased my Rolexes pre owned in the past but the % difference between minty pre owned and retail from AD for a SS Daytona is only about 20% so I went with an out of state AD and at least saved sales tax. I have read that many ADs do not do this but I may have been fortunate to find one who would. I rationalized that I saved a few bucks so I bought the awesome book The Rolex Daytona Story. It is massive and really cool.