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Old 28 January 2020, 09:56 AM   #1
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First gold Rolex

So Im looking to buy my first gold Rolex. I’ve had my mind set on the 116508 with the green dial. It seems like it’s going to be impossible to get from my AD. So my next choice would be the 116508 with the matte black dial and champagne sub dials with the red accents and second hand and my AD said this may be easier to acquire. Should I “settle” or wait for the green dial? My birthday is coming up next month and I wanted to treat myself to a gold Daytona.


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Old 28 January 2020, 10:27 AM   #2
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although i wouldn't call option b settling, never settle
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Old 28 January 2020, 10:30 AM   #3
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Never settle my young padawan. Settling leads to regret and regret leads to the dark side
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Old 28 January 2020, 10:43 AM   #4
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LMFAO. That was brilliant.

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Old 28 January 2020, 10:44 AM   #5
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I recommend always waiting to get what you want. Don’t settle, you’ll regret it later.
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Old 28 January 2020, 12:07 PM   #6
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I concur that option b is actually gorgeous, and one of the nite underrated Pm Daytona’s, but don’t settle. You’ll just end up buying two watches, I’m waiting for the green dial myself.


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Old 28 January 2020, 12:09 PM   #7
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If you know what you want hold out for it. Don’t settle. It will save you in the long term
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Old 28 January 2020, 12:25 PM   #8
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Have you had the opportunity to see them in the flesh? which one do you prefer?

get the one you like the most.
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Old 28 January 2020, 12:42 PM   #9
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Having had both, I can unequivocally say that I much prefer your second option.

But hey, you gotta do you...
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Old 28 January 2020, 01:13 PM   #10
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Your next choice looks way better than the first in the flesh IMO.

But get what your heart desires
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Old 28 January 2020, 01:21 PM   #11
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I was in the same situation and love the PN dial. Think I prefer to the green dial now



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Old 28 January 2020, 01:35 PM   #12
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I was in the same situation and love the PN dial. Think I prefer to the green dial now



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That’s a stunning dial. I really think this will be a classic.
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Old 28 January 2020, 01:38 PM   #13
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Watches, cars, career, life partner. In all these aspects, never settle.
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Old 28 January 2020, 01:41 PM   #14
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Brilliant and very true
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Old 28 January 2020, 01:43 PM   #15
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I would look for the best price I could get which means I might buy the 116508 black dial champagne sub dials on the resale market for as big a discount as I could get. Keep your name in for the green dial at your AD. Wear the black dial until the green dial comes in then I would buy the green dial form the AD. Or if you have to buy from the AD buy now and ask for the green dial and then sell the black dial later. I wouldn't wait because you can have the PM Daytona now for your birthday, and you can still get a green dial later. Waiting for the green dial is too much of an unknown even with a purchase history, no one knows how long the wait is.
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Old 28 January 2020, 02:19 PM   #16
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is the wait for the Green dial projected to be more or less than three years?
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Old 28 January 2020, 02:23 PM   #17
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Green dial for me

I believe love at the first sight so if you aim for the green, better wait than regret.


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Old 28 January 2020, 03:52 PM   #18
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Settling is the quickest way to buyers remorse. Just wait it out.


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Old 28 January 2020, 04:33 PM   #19
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I agree with everyone else. Don't settle. Once you factor in sales tax savings, you're really not that far apart in price if you just buy from a gray.
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Old 28 January 2020, 08:51 PM   #20
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Make sure you really want the green dial and are not just getting hyped into it.
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Old 28 January 2020, 09:10 PM   #21
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Old 28 January 2020, 09:39 PM   #22
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Buy the watch you want. If the AD can not get it look to our Trusted Sellers. For a watch that is pushing 40k plus tax you should be close. Remember asking and getting are different things so ask the sellers for the best deal.
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Old 28 January 2020, 11:13 PM   #23
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Don’t settle.
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Old 28 January 2020, 11:29 PM   #24
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Never settle. Like others have suggested, If you cant sourced it from an AD then look into Trusted sellers.
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Old 28 January 2020, 11:42 PM   #25
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I would look for the best price I could get which means I might buy the 116508 black dial champagne sub dials on the resale market for as big a discount as I could get. Keep your name in for the green dial at your AD. Wear the black dial until the green dial comes in then I would buy the green dial form the AD. Or if you have to buy from the AD buy now and ask for the green dial and then sell the black dial later. I wouldn't wait because you can have the PM Daytona now for your birthday, and you can still get a green dial later. Waiting for the green dial is too much of an unknown even with a purchase history, no one knows how long the wait is.
This is good advice imo. People can sometimes forget that "in the long run we are all dead."
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Old 28 January 2020, 11:42 PM   #26
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Agree, NEVER settle. My feelings is to ALWAYS think 10 years from now. In other words, will i still be in love and use her a decade from now.
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Be thankful for everyday and order the watch you want. When it comes it comes.
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Old 29 January 2020, 12:51 AM   #28
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This is one of the best looking YG Daytona in my opinion, but you should buy what YOU like.
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Old 29 January 2020, 03:35 AM   #29
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This combo is my favorite
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Old 29 January 2020, 05:33 AM   #30
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I would say wait, especially if thats not what you truly want.
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