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Old 8 June 2014, 03:17 AM   #1
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Will I regret this swap?

To cut the story short...

I started with an exp 2 black and went on to a white milgauss. Then got the sub Lvc which I love.

I'm looking at a black Daytona and I'm itching to make a swap and trade my green sub c for it.

I know the sub wears bigger but the Daytona is a unique piece and although I know it's not as legible as the sub and has no date function I don't know why I want it

Should I make the swap? I've got to add another 3 grand to it

Anyone care to make me reason or have any suggestions?
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:18 AM   #2
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I far prefer the Sub to the Daytona but you've gotta do what the heart desires.
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:21 AM   #3
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:24 AM   #4
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:25 AM   #5
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I have both the 116610 LV and the 116520 with a white dial. The Daytona is a very special watch to wear, but so is the Sub. As a daily wearer, however, the utility of the Sub is much greater. The bezel on the Daytona is too easy to scuff and the lack of a date function can be annoying. However, the Daytona is beautifully engineered and a stunning design to wear on your wrist. That having been said, I would not part with either of them.
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:25 AM   #6
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Do it. You won't regret a Daytona!
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:45 AM   #7
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I would not give up my Sub, try to figure out another way to acquire that Daytona
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:04 AM   #8
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Don't do it.
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:07 AM   #9
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Bezel on Daytona is a scratch magnet. Wait a year or two until they introduce a SS model with ceramic bezel like they did with the RG and Plat Versions
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:10 AM   #10
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Daytonas are really popular; make the trade. You can always trade again if you want.
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:16 AM   #11
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I would never do it but thats just me.
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:18 AM   #12
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Do you need a Cosmograph?

Will you use the Cosmograph functions?

If not...pass.
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:18 AM   #13
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If it were me I'd totally go for the Daytona in a heartbeat
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:20 AM   #14
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To cut the story short... the Daytona is a unique piece.
Did I miss something... What makes this Daytona unique?
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:21 AM   #15
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I wouldn't do it, but that's just me. Like the Sub...Daytona...not too much.
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:28 AM   #16
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I wouldn't do it. My Daytona is my least favorite piece.
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:36 AM   #17
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Well you've owned both so only you know what is best for you and sounds like its the Daytona.
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:52 AM   #18
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Don't do it, you will only end up repurchasing a Sub!
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:55 AM   #19
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I do not think you will be happy. The Daytona is a beautiful watch, but wears very small compared to the Sub-C.
Save up for both, that would be a better move. I predict you will miss your sub if not.
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Old 8 June 2014, 06:35 AM   #20
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Keep the Hulk!! You are crazy to want to part with it. Save your money for the Daytona that you like. I like the white dial much better on a stainless Daytona. Much more legible IMO.
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Old 8 June 2014, 06:39 AM   #21
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Daytonas are a nice watch but get what is practicable .
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Old 8 June 2014, 06:41 AM   #22
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Old 8 June 2014, 07:02 AM   #23
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Do it.
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Old 8 June 2014, 07:03 AM   #24
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Old 8 June 2014, 07:03 AM   #25
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I prefer the sub.
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Old 8 June 2014, 07:07 AM   #26
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Can't go wrong with either as they are both great watches, but the Sub is the one for me personally.
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Old 8 June 2014, 07:26 AM   #27
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Just spotted you would have to add 3 grand to get the Daytona, is it possible to get the Speedy for that sort of money where you are? That way you could keep the Sub and add a classic chronograph. Just a thought.
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Old 8 June 2014, 07:27 AM   #28
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Sounds like you want to, no real down side
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Old 8 June 2014, 07:42 AM   #29
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Get the Daytona and don't look back!!!
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Old 8 June 2014, 07:44 AM   #30
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i far prefer the sub to the daytona but you've gotta do what the heart desires.
Good luck!
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