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Mikichi · 14 September 2020, 02:01 AM

I got an offer to exchange my 2018 mint Daytona 500C black dial for a 2004 Kermit Flat 4 mint full set. I am interested in the original Kermit as well as the new Kermit and this is a Flat 4 piece but is it a good deal? Would appreciate your opinions.

dmash · 14 September 2020, 02:04 AM

I think you're absolutely nuts to do that trade IMO. Excuse my brevity but unless an older Kermit is your 100% dream watch you can't live without, the Daytona is the obvious keeper.

Etschell · 14 September 2020, 02:06 AM

I wouldnt.

Rashid.bk · 14 September 2020, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmash

I think you're absolutely nuts to do that trade IMO. Excuse my brevity but unless an older Kermit is your 100% dream watch you can't live without, the Daytona is the obvious keeper.

That's all I have to say about that as well.

Xerxes77 · 14 September 2020, 02:09 AM

No

TswaneNguni · 14 September 2020, 02:10 AM

No

MeepHead · 14 September 2020, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikichi

I got an offer to exchange my 2018 mint Daytona 500C black dial for a 2004 Kermit Flat 4 mint full set. I am interested in the original Kermit as well as the new Kermit and this is a Flat 4 piece but is it a good deal? Would appreciate your opinions.

Absolutely not. This would be the worst trade ever.

supernova · 14 September 2020, 02:18 AM

I like the 5 digit LV over a DaytonaC, but still think you'd be bonkers to even consider that trade..

77T · 14 September 2020, 02:19 AM

Depending upon the condition of each, you may be in the same zipcode regarding price. Maybe some cash to you if the Kermit is lower condition or needing a full overhaul.

As far as functionality, the Kermit is easier to read - the Daytona more complicated.

On appeal, well...that’s a subjective item only you can answer.

Me? I’d do it since the Kermit is a classic and will only grow in meaningfulness over the years. The Daytona-C is just a sliver of ceramic pressed onto a bezel - not especially meaningful - and a Disco Danny demand grabber.

Ok - flamers will flame

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rockdrock · 14 September 2020, 02:20 AM

No.

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daOnlyBG · 14 September 2020, 02:22 AM

I don't even like the 116500LN and I wouldn't do that trade.

HMHM · 14 September 2020, 02:23 AM

Flat 4... is a hype! A green 5 digit sub without a flat 4 is still a kermit! I think u should keep that 500c black dial and buy a non flat-4 kermit. You will feel exactly the same as owning a flat 4 but your wallet won't be emptied out.

Seddyspaghetti · 14 September 2020, 02:24 AM

I rather have daytonaC

ROLEXster · 14 September 2020, 02:25 AM

I would make that trade all day long.
How many Kermits do you want ?

JRell · 14 September 2020, 02:28 AM

I am biased as I love the look of the Daytona SS and have never liked the look of the black and green. You are also giving up a better movement, bracelet, etc. 100% no.

dpt.calvin · 14 September 2020, 02:38 AM

Very funny.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 14 September 2020, 02:43 AM

No

Socal Runner · 14 September 2020, 02:48 AM

Horrible trade.

Mikichi · 14 September 2020, 02:49 AM

Thank you everyone for the responses. Look like an overwhelming NO. Actually I just thought simply value wise they are not much different. I got my Daytona at list price and its current market price is more or less similar to that of a Kermit flat 4. Condition wise both are also similar.

MattyL147 · 14 September 2020, 02:50 AM

Zero chance.

1665fan · 14 September 2020, 02:51 AM

If you paid MSRP on the Daytona I would, they are relatively same in value except one is discontinued and one is not....

huncho · 14 September 2020, 02:52 AM

hell no

mykii · 14 September 2020, 02:56 AM

I'd do it. If you want a Kermit, why not? A Daytona is a Daytona. You strip the prestige away from it and it isn't a super interesting watch, especially in SS.

I'd do the trade.

Harry-57 · 14 September 2020, 02:57 AM

If I had that Daytona I would not exchange if for a 16610LV.

Swiss Mad! · 14 September 2020, 03:06 AM

The Kermit is now 16 years old and regardless of what the seller tells you, you have no idea what’s happened to it in those 16 years.

Your Daytona is yours from day 1 - you know exactly where it’s been etc.

That fact alone would prevent me from doing that trade.

By all means add an LV if you really want one but not at the expense of losing your Daytona.

Also, what would your chances be of getting another Daytona at list from your AD?

Probably zero, LV’s are still readily available although prices for minty full set flat 4’s are getting silly now I must admit.

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brucethemanlee · 14 September 2020, 03:06 AM

no

Onequik135i · 14 September 2020, 03:08 AM

I would just look for a Non flat 4 model, D/Z/V/M series etc that way you don’t have to sacrifice your C Daytona if & when funds permit.

Mr. K · 14 September 2020, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEXster

I would make that trade all day long.
How many Kermits do you want ?

well said

Carry The Interest · 14 September 2020, 03:18 AM

ADR1982 · 14 September 2020, 03:21 AM

Absolutely not. Ive owned the old kermit and the daytona c is a whole different beast.
Keep the daytona.

14 September 2020, 02:01 AM	#1
Mikichi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 138	Daytona C exchanged for Kermit who would do? I got an offer to exchange my 2018 mint Daytona 500C black dial for a 2004 Kermit Flat 4 mint full set. I am interested in the original Kermit as well as the new Kermit and this is a Flat 4 piece but is it a good deal? Would appreciate your opinions.

14 September 2020, 02:06 AM	#3
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I wouldnt. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

14 September 2020, 02:19 AM	#9
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,694	Daytona C exchanged for Kermit who would do? Depending upon the condition of each, you may be in the same zipcode regarding price. Maybe some cash to you if the Kermit is lower condition or needing a full overhaul. As far as functionality, the Kermit is easier to read - the Daytona more complicated. On appeal, well...that’s a subjective item only you can answer. Me? I’d do it since the Kermit is a classic and will only grow in meaningfulness over the years. The Daytona-C is just a sliver of ceramic pressed onto a bezel - not especially meaningful - and a Disco Danny demand grabber. Ok - flamers will flame Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

14 September 2020, 02:22 AM	#11
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,568	I don't even like the 116500LN and I wouldn't do that trade. __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

14 September 2020, 02:28 AM	#15
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126610LN Posts: 6,538	I am biased as I love the look of the Daytona SS and have never liked the look of the black and green. You are also giving up a better movement, bracelet, etc. 100% no. __________________ 126610LN

14 September 2020, 02:04 AM	#2
dmash "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 5,912	I think you're absolutely nuts to do that trade IMO. Excuse my brevity but unless an older Kermit is your 100% dream watch you can't live without, the Daytona is the obvious keeper.

14 September 2020, 02:09 AM	#5
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	No

14 September 2020, 02:10 AM	#6
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	No

14 September 2020, 02:18 AM	#8
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,274	I like the 5 digit LV over a DaytonaC, but still think you'd be bonkers to even consider that trade..

14 September 2020, 02:20 AM	#10
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	No. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 September 2020, 02:23 AM	#12
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,351	Flat 4... is a hype! A green 5 digit sub without a flat 4 is still a kermit! I think u should keep that 500c black dial and buy a non flat-4 kermit. You will feel exactly the same as owning a flat 4 but your wallet won't be emptied out.

14 September 2020, 02:24 AM	#13
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,622	I rather have daytonaC

14 September 2020, 02:25 AM	#14
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	I would make that trade all day long. How many Kermits do you want ?

14 September 2020, 02:38 AM	#16
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,266	Very funny.

14 September 2020, 02:43 AM	#17
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,623	No

14 September 2020, 02:48 AM	#18
Socal Runner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: RG Day-Date Posts: 178	Horrible trade.

14 September 2020, 02:49 AM	#19
Mikichi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 138	Thank you everyone for the responses. Look like an overwhelming NO. Actually I just thought simply value wise they are not much different. I got my Daytona at list price and its current market price is more or less similar to that of a Kermit flat 4. Condition wise both are also similar.

14 September 2020, 02:50 AM	#20
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,171	Zero chance.

14 September 2020, 02:51 AM	#21
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,590	If you paid MSRP on the Daytona I would, they are relatively same in value except one is discontinued and one is not....

14 September 2020, 02:52 AM	#22
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,322	hell no

14 September 2020, 02:56 AM	#23
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP + PP + Rolex Posts: 1,775	I'd do it. If you want a Kermit, why not? A Daytona is a Daytona. You strip the prestige away from it and it isn't a super interesting watch, especially in SS. I'd do the trade. __________________

14 September 2020, 02:57 AM	#24
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,644	If I had that Daytona I would not exchange if for a 16610LV.

14 September 2020, 03:06 AM	#25
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	The Kermit is now 16 years old and regardless of what the seller tells you, you have no idea what’s happened to it in those 16 years. Your Daytona is yours from day 1 - you know exactly where it’s been etc. That fact alone would prevent me from doing that trade. By all means add an LV if you really want one but not at the expense of losing your Daytona. Also, what would your chances be of getting another Daytona at list from your AD? Probably zero, LV’s are still readily available although prices for minty full set flat 4’s are getting silly now I must admit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin

14 September 2020, 03:06 AM	#26
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,490	no

14 September 2020, 03:08 AM	#27
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,418	I would just look for a Non flat 4 model, D/Z/V/M series etc that way you don’t have to sacrifice your C Daytona if & when funds permit. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

14 September 2020, 03:18 AM	#29
Carry The Interest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Watch: RLX, ALS Posts: 3,410

14 September 2020, 03:21 AM	#30
ADR1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Parent's basement Posts: 247	Absolutely not. Ive owned the old kermit and the daytona c is a whole different beast. Keep the daytona.

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