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bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Hmm, tough one. I'm biased toward the Daytona, but if your only reason for trading is that you're tired of the smurf, then you may want to re-consider. You can get tired of any watch, no matter how "hot" it is.

If you can swing it, add the Daytona, wear it for awhile to let the honeymoon period pass, and then bring out the smurf. Wear them back to back and you'll know.

Otherwise, you run the risk of getting tired of the Daytona and wanting your smurf back.

True, that has happened before. It would be nice to be able to swing both. I have always been a one watch person.

maximus1 · 21 March 2019, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

thats the part that is tough to swallow. Wish Rolex made this WG Daytona on a bracelet

It would have been nice to see it happen this year. Unfortunately only Rolex knows.

greywolf617 · 21 March 2019, 05:32 AM

I feel the PM ceramic Daytona’s will eventually be available with a bracelet, much to the dismay of oysterflex owners. It seems inevitable.

1st amg · 21 March 2019, 05:41 AM

Just get a rubber strap for the 116619. You could either get a blue strap or white in rubber.
I bought a blue strap last year.

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dkg1616 · 21 March 2019, 05:44 AM

I would personally go for the WG blue dial daytona, but that is just me!

Al1969 · 21 March 2019, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by hodog16

no way i'd do that. If you are going to move the 116619, at least get one with a bracelet.

x2.

bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Just get a rubber strap for the 116619. You could either get a blue strap or white in rubber.
I bought a blue strap last year.

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Its not the strap I want...its the dial of that Daytona...gray face dial is pretty spiffy looking...

bkdc · 21 March 2019, 07:03 AM

Oysterflex is hard to trade as it has to get sized right from the dealer. Someone else's oysterflex may not fit you and you would have to pay handsomely to get another size oysterflex bracelet.

rebel_1 · 21 March 2019, 07:10 AM

I have the 519 Daytona. It’s a great watch for almost any occassion. I say almost because the dial is hard to read with low light conditions. So I say keep the Smurf (or another Sub) and add the 519. You will not be disatisfied with the OF it you get a good fit from the beginning. The micro adjustment along with the easylink is very comfortable to me.

Tha Baron · 21 March 2019, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by envuks

I’d keep the smurf if it were me or shoot for a 116529 on the bracelet. Rubber straps are nice, but not on a $20k+ priced watch..... just my $.02

This

Hibbyx · 21 March 2019, 07:28 AM

I would say a big yes, the WG Daytons is my favourite Rolex

1st amg · 21 March 2019, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

Its not the strap I want...its the dial of that Daytona...gray face dial is pretty spiffy looking...

Ah ok. From my experience, once that bug is in your head, might as well get the Daytona. If you regret it later, sell and buyback a 116619.

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Toony · 21 March 2019, 07:43 AM

Both are great. I don’t think I could use that Daytona as my one and only. With that said it is the best Daytona reference in my opinion. Get it. Life is short.

Lifeisarolliecoaster · 28 March 2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by greywolf617

keep the smurf, add the daytona.

Best idea!

samson66 · 28 March 2019, 10:54 PM

Love the watch (Daytona) but just can't conceive of paying that much for a watch on a rubber strap.

Amazing · 28 March 2019, 11:38 PM

My vote is to do the swap. The white gold daytona OF is one of the top three current rolex models in my opinion.

nick800 · 28 March 2019, 11:42 PM

No way

NWNL · 28 March 2019, 11:44 PM

Oh no, keep the smurf!!

goodolejr · 28 March 2019, 11:53 PM

Have you tried one on yet? You might be used to the weight of an all-PM watch and may not care for the move to rubber.

Headhunter007 · 28 March 2019, 11:53 PM

not me.

lvgeroni · 29 March 2019, 12:06 AM

I would think white gold watch with OF bracelet would be top heavy and be uncomfortable.

encarter13 · 29 March 2019, 12:27 AM

I love the blue dial on the Smurf and the OF of the Daytona. Hard choice!

subprimero · 29 March 2019, 12:51 AM

Only with the bracelet. Add a rubber strap.

RRGHOST1 · 29 March 2019, 12:52 AM

Prefer the Sub.

Mick006 · 29 March 2019, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

I'd look at Rubber B or Everest straps as an option for the Smurf instead of trading on the Daytona. Looking at TimetoWatch's picture I'd have a hard time giving up that Sub. But that Daytona is beautiful. I like the previous advice given the best, if you trade the WG Sub on a Daytona trade it for the WG with blue dial. I don't like the inequity between a solid gold bracelet and a rubber one in a trade, unless you have thousands in cash coming back to you.

^This. Or source a WG daytona (blue dial!) on a bracelet and add a rubber B.

ppalasthira · 29 March 2019, 01:07 AM

Normally I am against the idea of trading a gold bracelet piece for a strap piece.

But in this trade, I would.

Token74 · 29 March 2019, 01:14 AM

Yes. Yes. Yes.

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ocwatching · 29 March 2019, 01:34 AM

I would keep the Smurf...always a classic and who knows..it may get discontinued..with the new Rolex MO..
add the OF Daytona...don't trade...

trelane · 29 March 2019, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lvgeroni

I would think white gold watch with OF bracelet would be top heavy and be uncomfortable.

It is actually very comfortable. The oysterflex balances out the top heavy weight evenly so you don’t feel it on the wrist. Different from the balanced feel on the SS models, and even more so than the PM sports versions I’ve tried on.

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bobernet · 29 March 2019, 02:15 AM

I would do it in a heartbeat. The Smurf has been one of my least favorite watches to own. It’s not very versatile. I don’t like the maxi case. The Daytona is interesting to look at, has a nice complication, and is a modest size.

Just my opinion, though. There is a lot of love for the 116619 here.

21 March 2019, 07:10 AM	#39
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I have the 519 Daytona. It’s a great watch for almost any occassion. I say almost because the dial is hard to read with low light conditions. So I say keep the Smurf (or another Sub) and add the 519. You will not be disatisfied with the OF it you get a good fit from the beginning. The micro adjustment along with the easylink is very comfortable to me. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

28 March 2019, 11:53 PM	#49
goodolejr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 778	Have you tried one on yet? You might be used to the weight of an all-PM watch and may not care for the move to rubber. Last edited by goodolejr; 28 March 2019 at 11:56 PM.. Reason: clarity

28 March 2019, 11:53 PM	#50
Headhunter007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Anthony Location: East Coast Watch: Submariner 116619 Posts: 234	not me. __________________ Be passionate in everything you do! Rolex 116619LB, 116719 BLRO Panerai Pam 422, Pam 90

29 March 2019, 12:27 AM	#52
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	I love the blue dial on the Smurf and the OF of the Daytona. Hard choice! __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

29 March 2019, 12:52 AM	#54
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,897	Prefer the Sub. __________________ RRGHOST1

21 March 2019, 05:32 AM	#33
greywolf617 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: USA Posts: 113	I feel the PM ceramic Daytona’s will eventually be available with a bracelet, much to the dismay of oysterflex owners. It seems inevitable.

21 March 2019, 05:41 AM	#34
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,457	Just get a rubber strap for the 116619. You could either get a blue strap or white in rubber. I bought a blue strap last year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 March 2019, 05:44 AM	#35
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,585	I would personally go for the WG blue dial daytona, but that is just me!

21 March 2019, 07:03 AM	#38
bkdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Sunny California Posts: 19	Oysterflex is hard to trade as it has to get sized right from the dealer. Someone else's oysterflex may not fit you and you would have to pay handsomely to get another size oysterflex bracelet.

21 March 2019, 07:28 AM	#41
Hibbyx Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Carl Location: Nottingham UK Watch: Bluesy, Seadweller Posts: 199	I would say a big yes, the WG Daytons is my favourite Rolex

21 March 2019, 07:43 AM	#43
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	Both are great. I don’t think I could use that Daytona as my one and only. With that said it is the best Daytona reference in my opinion. Get it. Life is short.

28 March 2019, 10:54 PM	#45
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,896	Love the watch (Daytona) but just can't conceive of paying that much for a watch on a rubber strap.

28 March 2019, 11:38 PM	#46
Amazing "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Herts UK Posts: 235	My vote is to do the swap. The white gold daytona OF is one of the top three current rolex models in my opinion.

28 March 2019, 11:42 PM	#47
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,578	No way

28 March 2019, 11:44 PM	#48
NWNL "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Netherlands Watch: 228235 ROMAN WHITE Posts: 243	Oh no, keep the smurf!!

29 March 2019, 12:06 AM	#51
lvgeroni "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Pennsylvania, USA Watch: Day Date 40 Posts: 30	I would think white gold watch with OF bracelet would be top heavy and be uncomfortable.

29 March 2019, 12:51 AM	#53
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	Only with the bracelet. Add a rubber strap.

29 March 2019, 01:07 AM	#56
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Normally I am against the idea of trading a gold bracelet piece for a strap piece. But in this trade, I would.

29 March 2019, 01:14 AM	#57
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Yes. Yes. Yes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

29 March 2019, 01:34 AM	#58
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	I would keep the Smurf...always a classic and who knows..it may get discontinued..with the new Rolex MO.. add the OF Daytona...don't trade... __________________ too much into watches...

29 March 2019, 02:15 AM	#60
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	I would do it in a heartbeat. The Smurf has been one of my least favorite watches to own. It’s not very versatile. I don’t like the maxi case. The Daytona is interesting to look at, has a nice complication, and is a modest size. Just my opinion, though. There is a lot of love for the 116619 here.

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