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Jsol · 31 May 2019, 02:03 PM

I know it’s somewhat sacrilegious to spend so much above retail from a grey for a ceramic Daytona. Yet, MSRP is a pipe dream for me. I’m not an ultra VIP or expect to hit the AD lottery. So I’m going to bite the bullet and take the hit. But, should I go for a used PM like a 116528 or a new ceramic 116500? Both sing to me so it’s a tough call.

Starwalker · 31 May 2019, 02:08 PM

i'd go for the PM. TBH...the PM is in a class of it's own and i like the fact that it exudes a vibe that IDGAF about stainless steel. I love the 116500 but at 2x retail its not worth the hype. It's the best watch for retail....but when you're looking at 25/26K...not worth it.

Bigsoftee · 31 May 2019, 02:10 PM

PM all day

FireMedic37 · 31 May 2019, 02:10 PM

I'd rather have the gold for the same/close price.

jrs146 · 31 May 2019, 02:16 PM

PM baby. Do it!

t65tampa · 31 May 2019, 02:20 PM

I have the current 116508 with the black/champagne dial. I love it. I’ve owned both black and white dial 116520 models, but I like the heft and feel of how the gold watches wear better than the stainless models.

Don’t get me wrong. I think the stainless steel Daytona is a great watch, but it only makes sense for me buying it at retail.

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SoCal_Batman · 31 May 2019, 02:21 PM

I’d go PM too, that’s a heavy hitter right there!

Rogdogg · 31 May 2019, 02:23 PM

I think I'd go PM too but I'd try to get a WG piece as I prefer them to the YG.

tpool · 31 May 2019, 02:28 PM

PM. Don’t pay double for SS.

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Coconut · 31 May 2019, 02:28 PM

PM, or even possibly a new TT at retail

Jsol · 31 May 2019, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t65tampa

I have the current 116508 with the black/champagne dial. I love it. I’ve owned both black and white dial 116520 models, but I like the heft and feel of how the gold watches wear better than the stainless models.

Don’t get me wrong. I think the stainless steel Daytona is a great watch, but it only makes sense for me buying it at retail.

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This is stunning

RJRJRJ · 31 May 2019, 02:43 PM

Oysterflex model an option?

Fleetlord · 31 May 2019, 03:04 PM

PM.

If that dial was in SS it would be hotter than anything...

Get it

007timer · 31 May 2019, 03:54 PM

PM.

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vicsdca · 31 May 2019, 04:07 PM

The price of the SS Daytona increased too much too fast over the past few months. It doesn't look like the right time to buy one. It will more likely go back down to $20k (maybe lower) rather than go up to $30k in the near future. Something tells me we'll find out really soon, probably by summer's end. I agree with everyone that buying a PM model now makes more sense.

jerryguo · 31 May 2019, 04:41 PM

PM no brainer

LoveTheCrown · 31 May 2019, 04:46 PM

I have both new and old SS and new and old PM’s. I’m either smart or a total a-hole.
Time will tell.
If you are only getting one, go for the gold in terms of covering your back door of market. If you are wanting a watch you plan to wear for years to come and not focusing on the up and down of the market, and simply want a kick ass watch you want to wear every day and be happy and proud of, go SS because it is more durable in me experience. Of the numerous Daytona’s I own, my every day is the white face ceramic. The PM’s are tucked away. Every now and then I wear them but my rotation is as stated above, with a smurf and SS submariner ceramic sprinkled in. The below gets me off every time I look at it.

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Mike Jab · 31 May 2019, 05:08 PM

I would go PM for sure!

huba01 · 31 May 2019, 06:17 PM

Another vote for a PM

RolexJoe · 31 May 2019, 06:53 PM

PM. I saw a YG Daytona out in the wild for the first time today. Absolutely stunning.

ppalasthira · 31 May 2019, 06:55 PM

PM is better value for sure.

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mml4 · 31 May 2019, 07:35 PM

PM-Just on principle! I would add from an AD as well. I have been a customer of the Greys in the past but no more!

Onikage · 31 May 2019, 07:37 PM

The IDGAF factor of PM Imo.

1William · 31 May 2019, 09:22 PM

PM, slightly pre-owned with box, papers and warranty. Better value and less money to be lost on a flip or resale latter when the market adjusts.

rkot07 · 31 May 2019, 09:51 PM

The PM was only a few grand above SS gray dealer price. So I said what the heck and got PM. Couldn’t be happier.

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Dr.Smellody · 31 May 2019, 09:54 PM

Go for the gold!

strettyend · 31 May 2019, 09:55 PM

PM no question

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Kneecough · 31 May 2019, 09:59 PM

PM seems to be the better value now a days with Daytonas.

s.m.b. · 31 May 2019, 10:09 PM

PM, for sure!

watchwatcher · 31 May 2019, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t65tampa

I have the current 116508 with the black/champagne dial. I love it. I’ve owned both black and white dial 116520 models, but I like the heft and feel of how the gold watches wear better than the stainless models.

Don’t get me wrong. I think the stainless steel Daytona is a great watch, but it only makes sense for me buying it at retail.

Wow! That's a beauty.

31 May 2019, 02:03 PM	#1
Jsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joyce Location: SF and NYC Watch: GMT, AP, DD, Posts: 641	Daytona splurge help I know it’s somewhat sacrilegious to spend so much above retail from a grey for a ceramic Daytona. Yet, MSRP is a pipe dream for me. I’m not an ultra VIP or expect to hit the AD lottery. So I’m going to bite the bullet and take the hit. But, should I go for a used PM like a 116528 or a new ceramic 116500? Both sing to me so it’s a tough call. __________________ IG @crownthewatch

31 May 2019, 02:08 PM	#2
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,237	i'd go for the PM. TBH...the PM is in a class of it's own and i like the fact that it exudes a vibe that IDGAF about stainless steel. I love the 116500 but at 2x retail its not worth the hype. It's the best watch for retail....but when you're looking at 25/26K...not worth it. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

31 May 2019, 02:16 PM	#5
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	PM baby. Do it! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

31 May 2019, 02:20 PM	#6
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,031	I have the current 116508 with the black/champagne dial. I love it. I’ve owned both black and white dial 116520 models, but I like the heft and feel of how the gold watches wear better than the stainless models. Don’t get me wrong. I think the stainless steel Daytona is a great watch, but it only makes sense for me buying it at retail. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

31 May 2019, 02:21 PM	#7
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	I’d go PM too, that’s a heavy hitter right there! __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

31 May 2019, 02:10 PM	#3
Bigsoftee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dubai/UK Watch: Meteorite DD40 Posts: 1,019	PM all day

31 May 2019, 02:10 PM	#4
FireMedic37 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 61	I'd rather have the gold for the same/close price.

31 May 2019, 02:23 PM	#8
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	I think I'd go PM too but I'd try to get a WG piece as I prefer them to the YG. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

31 May 2019, 02:28 PM	#9
tpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 427	PM. Don’t pay double for SS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 02:28 PM	#10
Coconut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Aaron Location: San Jose, CA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 10	PM, or even possibly a new TT at retail

31 May 2019, 02:43 PM	#12
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	Oysterflex model an option?

31 May 2019, 03:04 PM	#13
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,910	PM. If that dial was in SS it would be hotter than anything... Get it

31 May 2019, 03:54 PM	#14
007timer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: US Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,383	PM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 04:07 PM	#15
vicsdca Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USofA Posts: 582	The price of the SS Daytona increased too much too fast over the past few months. It doesn't look like the right time to buy one. It will more likely go back down to $20k (maybe lower) rather than go up to $30k in the near future. Something tells me we'll find out really soon, probably by summer's end. I agree with everyone that buying a PM model now makes more sense.

31 May 2019, 04:41 PM	#16
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	PM no brainer

31 May 2019, 04:46 PM	#17
LoveTheCrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Palm Beach, Flori Posts: 602	I have both new and old SS and new and old PM’s. I’m either smart or a total a-hole. Time will tell. If you are only getting one, go for the gold in terms of covering your back door of market. If you are wanting a watch you plan to wear for years to come and not focusing on the up and down of the market, and simply want a kick ass watch you want to wear every day and be happy and proud of, go SS because it is more durable in me experience. Of the numerous Daytona’s I own, my every day is the white face ceramic. The PM’s are tucked away. Every now and then I wear them but my rotation is as stated above, with a smurf and SS submariner ceramic sprinkled in. The below gets me off every time I look at it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 05:08 PM	#18
Mike Jab Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: London Posts: 265	I would go PM for sure!

31 May 2019, 06:17 PM	#19
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,425	Another vote for a PM

31 May 2019, 06:53 PM	#20
RolexJoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 123	PM. I saw a YG Daytona out in the wild for the first time today. Absolutely stunning.

31 May 2019, 06:55 PM	#21
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	PM is better value for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 07:35 PM	#22
mml4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 451	PM-Just on principle! I would add from an AD as well. I have been a customer of the Greys in the past but no more!

31 May 2019, 07:37 PM	#23
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	The IDGAF factor of PM Imo. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

31 May 2019, 09:22 PM	#24
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	PM, slightly pre-owned with box, papers and warranty. Better value and less money to be lost on a flip or resale latter when the market adjusts.

31 May 2019, 09:51 PM	#25
rkot07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: California Watch: GMT II, DD, DJ II Posts: 591	Daytona splurge help The PM was only a few grand above SS gray dealer price. So I said what the heck and got PM. Couldn’t be happier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2019, 09:54 PM	#26
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,194	Go for the gold!

31 May 2019, 09:55 PM	#27
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,648	PM no question Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AP ROC 26315or; AP RO 15450st; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Daytona YG 116528; Daytona YG Oysterflex 116518; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold; Panerai PAM 0048; IWC Portofino Chrono; Girard-Perregaux Richeville

31 May 2019, 09:59 PM	#28
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	PM seems to be the better value now a days with Daytonas.

31 May 2019, 10:09 PM	#29
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	PM, for sure! __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

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