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PA WOLFPACKER · 4 December 2007, 04:06 AM

A newbie that just joined the forum. This has been an exceptional year for me as I have purchased three rolexes. A Presidential for my father who would never spend that kind of money for himself, a PearlMaster for my wife's 25 anniversary and last but not least a TT Sub for me.

As a result of all of that activity my AD has offered me a SS Daytona at MSRP. Through a search of this site I found out it is a very special, and rare, watch. I'm really not in a financial position to take on another watch but I am concerned this may be a one and done opportunity based on what I have read on the forum.

Also, the watch is at the AD now and it has a black face. I read that the white face is the one that is the "best". If I scrape up the $$ to buy this watch should I ask for the white face?

Thank you all in advance for your assistance.

padi56 · 4 December 2007, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PA WOLFPACKER

A newbie that just joined the forum. This has been an exceptional year for me as I have purchased three rolexes. A Presidential for my father who would never spend that kind of money for himself, a PearlMaster for my wife's 25 anniversary and last but not least a TT Sub for me.

As a result of all of that activity my AD has offered me a SS Daytona at MSRP. Through a search of this site I found out it is a very special, and rare, watch. I'm really not in a financial position to take on another watch but I am concerned this may be a one and done opportunity based on what I have read on the forum.

Also, the watch is at the AD now and it has a black face. I read that the white face is the one that is the "best". If I scrape up the $$ to buy this watch should I ask for the white face?

Thank you all in advance for your assistance.

Well first welcome to TRF,now the Daytona is not a rare watch just hard to get at the moment in SS at list price.Both
watches are desirable some prefer black dial,the white seems to be favourite in the western world.Myself not a fan of the modern Daytona,yes its a fine chronograph with prices kept artificially high.

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 December 2007, 04:27 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Well, I would not say that the SS Daytona (or "Cos" as I often call it) is "rare" as such. ALL can get one if they want one......at a price, though.

But the OCCASION to get one offered at MSRP is "rare", if you like.

Now, I would also not say that the White Face "Cos" is "better" than the Black Face Cos. In fact, the Black Faced Cos demands a premium in some countries. It also seems that fewer of the Black Cos watches appear on the market than the White ones. At least according to "Maxi Dial"'s overview here (do a search for his threads), there have been bought 14 Black Cos watches out of currently 36 White ones bought by members here (that is at least the count I made earlier today).

Personally, I prefer - and own - a White Faced Cos, but I would take EITHER! As long as it is offered at MSRP.

Good luck!

watchnut · 4 December 2007, 04:41 AM

I can understand your concern about another watch given your recent purchases. However if you can get that watch at MSRP you almost have to do it. You could immediately resell it for a tidy profit. I would'nt recommend it if you want to maintain a good relationship with your AD, however. Mine has told me that they would'nt sell it to anyone with that intension. Yours however, may not care and are just rewarding for being a good customer. I think the black dial might be more "subtle" if thats possible. Good luck!

finance21 · 4 December 2007, 07:13 AM

For being such a good customer (i.e. spending so much money) you should jump on that offer. Resell it if you want, don’t worry about the AD, your not there to please him/her. Rolex AD’s are a dime a dozen.

f16570 · 4 December 2007, 07:18 AM

If the quick buck's your thing then go for it.
But is it worth souring the relationship with your AD.
Welcome and enjoy the trip.

f

Gaijin · 4 December 2007, 07:21 AM

No brainer. Getting one at MSRP is an almost once in a lifetime opportunity for a Rolex owner.

I would not flip it though. I would keep it. You'll love it and you won't regret it. It is the Grail Rolex.

ROLEXAHOLIC · 4 December 2007, 07:40 AM

Go For it !!!!

Tools · 4 December 2007, 08:17 AM

Your AD is offering you a good value..

But....Don't do it unless you intend to wear and take care of that new Daytona.

Just buying it because you can, or buying because it's a great price does the watch and other Rolex owners a disservice..

There is someone out there who really wants and intends to give special care to their Daytona and each time one is taken off the market, another potential Rolex owner is taken off the market too, or switched over to a more obtainable brand...

Maybe I'm getting old, but I've walked away from more than one offer for a Cosmo at MSRP... and neither me or my small collection has suffered...

pol · 4 December 2007, 09:20 AM

I agree with Larry...if you want it, will wear it and care for it, you gotta get it! Its a great looking watch and you are getting a nice offer.

atldavek · 4 December 2007, 09:43 AM

Others may get upset, but just my opinion. I am not trying to offend anyone.

Business is business, if you want the watch to resell, go for it, if you want it for a lifetime, go for it. They aren't my thing, I'd buy and resell.

4 December 2007, 04:06 AM	#1
PA WOLFPACKER "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 15	Hello and a Question A newbie that just joined the forum. This has been an exceptional year for me as I have purchased three rolexes. A Presidential for my father who would never spend that kind of money for himself, a PearlMaster for my wife's 25 anniversary and last but not least a TT Sub for me. As a result of all of that activity my AD has offered me a SS Daytona at MSRP. Through a search of this site I found out it is a very special, and rare, watch. I'm really not in a financial position to take on another watch but I am concerned this may be a one and done opportunity based on what I have read on the forum. Also, the watch is at the AD now and it has a black face. I read that the white face is the one that is the "best". If I scrape up the $$ to buy this watch should I ask for the white face? Thank you all in advance for your assistance.

4 December 2007, 04:27 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Well, I would not say that the SS Daytona (or "Cos" as I often call it) is "rare" as such. ALL can get one if they want one......at a price, though. But the OCCASION to get one offered at MSRP is "rare", if you like. Now, I would also not say that the White Face "Cos" is "better" than the Black Face Cos. In fact, the Black Faced Cos demands a premium in some countries. It also seems that fewer of the Black Cos watches appear on the market than the White ones. At least according to "Maxi Dial"'s overview here (do a search for his threads), there have been bought 14 Black Cos watches out of currently 36 White ones bought by members here (that is at least the count I made earlier today). Personally, I prefer - and own - a White Faced Cos, but I would take EITHER! As long as it is offered at MSRP. Good luck! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

4 December 2007, 09:20 AM	#10
pol "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: Missouri, USA Watch: YG Day-Date/SS Sub Posts: 273	I agree with Larry...if you want it, will wear it and care for it, you gotta get it! Its a great looking watch and you are getting a nice offer. __________________ Rolex...the only way to go...

4 December 2007, 04:41 AM	#4
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I can understand your concern about another watch given your recent purchases. However if you can get that watch at MSRP you almost have to do it. You could immediately resell it for a tidy profit. I would'nt recommend it if you want to maintain a good relationship with your AD, however. Mine has told me that they would'nt sell it to anyone with that intension. Yours however, may not care and are just rewarding for being a good customer. I think the black dial might be more "subtle" if thats possible. Good luck!

4 December 2007, 07:13 AM	#5
finance21 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A Posts: 362	For being such a good customer (i.e. spending so much money) you should jump on that offer. Resell it if you want, don’t worry about the AD, your not there to please him/her. Rolex AD’s are a dime a dozen.

4 December 2007, 07:18 AM	#6
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	If the quick buck's your thing then go for it. But is it worth souring the relationship with your AD. Welcome and enjoy the trip. f

4 December 2007, 07:21 AM	#7
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	No brainer. Getting one at MSRP is an almost once in a lifetime opportunity for a Rolex owner. I would not flip it though. I would keep it. You'll love it and you won't regret it. It is the Grail Rolex.

4 December 2007, 07:40 AM	#8
ROLEXAHOLIC Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: usa Watch: 116528 Posts: 376	Go For it !!!!

4 December 2007, 08:17 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,050	Your AD is offering you a good value.. But....Don't do it unless you intend to wear and take care of that new Daytona. Just buying it because you can, or buying because it's a great price does the watch and other Rolex owners a disservice.. There is someone out there who really wants and intends to give special care to their Daytona and each time one is taken off the market, another potential Rolex owner is taken off the market too, or switched over to a more obtainable brand... Maybe I'm getting old, but I've walked away from more than one offer for a Cosmo at MSRP... and neither me or my small collection has suffered...

4 December 2007, 09:43 AM	#11
atldavek Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Michigan Watch: SS SUB Posts: 307	Others may get upset, but just my opinion. I am not trying to offend anyone. Business is business, if you want the watch to resell, go for it, if you want it for a lifetime, go for it. They aren't my thing, I'd buy and resell.

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