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TimeToWatch · 29 March 2019, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

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

I hear so much hang up over this, I don’t get it. Aquanauts meanwhile are trading for 30k plus and are SS on an inferior rubber strap to the Oysterflex

Roli4life · 29 March 2019, 02:43 AM

Negative ghost rider...

samson66 · 29 March 2019, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToWatch

I hear so much hang up over this, I don’t get it. Aquanauts meanwhile are trading for 30k plus and are SS on an inferior rubber strap to the Oysterflex

It's just a personal thing for me. If I'm paying for a gold watch, I want the gold bracelet, not a hunk of rubber. I'd rather the Daytona come on a gold bracelet and I add the oysterflex (or something aftermarket) later.

rmlovett1 · 29 March 2019, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I have had my eye on the 519 WG Daytona O/F, contemplating getting rid of the Smurf. I have had the smurf on and off for years and although I love it, it gets tiring after a while. The 519 however has the Oysterflex and never owned a rubber band before. Thoughts? Keep the Smurf?

Is this a one and only? Or addition to others?

bostonrecruit · 20 June 2019, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Is this a one and only? Or addition to others?

one and only

rmlovett1 · 20 June 2019, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

one and only

Wow...thread revival..lol. In that case, I’d personally stick with the Sub. It would be difficult because I love Daytonas, but as a one and only, I’d like a date.

FreshPrince14 · 20 June 2019, 11:25 PM

Absolutely keep the Smurf

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GsurgBM · 20 June 2019, 11:36 PM

Tough choice. Both are great watches. I don’t own the white gold but do have a couple of oysterflex options. If I had to keep my smurf or Daytona, I’d probably keep the Daytona. But it’s real close.

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brigadoonb · 21 June 2019, 12:48 AM

It's all down to your personal liking.....I looked at both myself and ended with the Smurf. Rubber threw me off on the Daytona.

LndLord · 21 June 2019, 01:09 AM

I sure wouldnt

bostonrecruit · 21 June 2019, 01:17 AM

yeah the rubber is a tough pill to swallow but that WG grey dial in the daytona is sharp...Ive owned smurfs on and off for 5 years....just sometimes want to change it up..get tired of the blue after a while

kevmacau · 21 June 2019, 02:02 AM

I cannot imagine myself trading a full PM watch for rubber. Rubber on SS (eg. aquanaut) is super but if I'm paying gold watch money I need a solid gold bracelet.

I wouldn't do this trade ;)

LuminousMaximus · 21 June 2019, 03:25 AM

I don’t like the Oysterflex even though my wife does. She has the 116655 Rose Gold Yachtmaster on Oysterflex and she wears it everyday all the time

I have to have the the Bracelet... period.

sgfortino · 21 June 2019, 07:25 AM

While the oysterflex is certainly not the same as a full gold bracelet, there is some reflection of that fact in the price with $8k between the two. In both cases, a certain portion of the value is not in the amount of precious metal utilized, much like all luxury watches. Honestly, for me it comes down to which do you prefer. I personally don’t have any opposition to an expensive watch with a rubber strap and actually think the rubber is incredibly versatile. I have a WG OF Daytona and an aquanaut and wear both with everything from suit and tie to jeans and a t shirt and never feel out of place at either end of the spectrum.

And, rubber straps are comfortable. I would say that the OF strap is also an elevated rubber strap as well.

Shoffma1999 · 21 June 2019, 09:00 AM

I prefer the smurf personally. If it was the blue dial WG Daytona I would make the trade.

s14roller · 21 June 2019, 09:09 AM

I think I'd keep the Smurf

Monte Cristo · 22 June 2019, 06:54 AM

Think the Daytona has greater wrist presence, but just can’t get over the rubber strap.
So I’d stay with the Smurf.

HogwldFLTR · 22 June 2019, 06:59 AM

Like the proportions much better on the Daytona personally. That would be my choice. Aside from that the blue of the Smurf is just too in your face for me.

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stainlesssteelsteve · 22 June 2019, 07:13 AM

I love the Smurf. I would only get rid of it for a yellow gold Daytona with green dial.

Etschell · 22 June 2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I have had my eye on the 519 WG Daytona O/F, contemplating getting rid of the Smurf. I have had the smurf on and off for years and although I love it, it gets tiring after a while. The 519 however has the Oysterflex and never owned a rubber band before. Thoughts? Keep the Smurf?

Dont do it. That wg SUB is getting 86d.

blue lion · 22 June 2019, 09:26 AM

I love the Smurf. And I can't stand a rubber band on a watch. So you know my vote.

VacherObsessive · 22 June 2019, 09:58 AM

If you are the kind of person who could afford a smurf I don’t understand the need to trade it in for a totally different piece. The 2 complement each other perfectly

TimeLord2 · 22 June 2019, 10:19 AM

3 pages of this! Where is the final purchase? Pictures please…

Jabbo84 · 22 June 2019, 10:35 AM

Save your money and avoid a headache

Bearxj86 · 22 June 2019, 10:53 AM

Would keep the smurf. I really like mine. The current iteration of the sub is likely going to be discontinued and perhaps like the WG GMT it may come back but with a different dial (perhaps not matte and more sunburst). The polished center links give it quite a bit of wrist presence imho.

Only issue is its a scratch magnet ;/

inadeje · 22 June 2019, 12:07 PM

I have the smurf too, and a few daytona. I don’t see their genre to be compatible as a comparison. Its simply down to personal taste and, if you’re tired of the smurf, flip it.

davidrcpo · 22 June 2019, 01:03 PM

I own both and they wear very differently. The smurf is much heavier but much easier to read, especially in low/no light. I like the sportiness of the OF on certain occasions but it wears much smaller, is harder to read, and has very little lume to read in low/no light. The OF bracelet is very comfortable and the watch does not wear top heavy. If I had to choose one, it would be the smurf (no contest). I like the versatility of having both but find myself wearing the OF only on weekends as an occasional. I wish Rolex would make the Daytona OF dial larger and add more lume. In the end, buy what you like and will enjoy wearing.

donaldizuru · 22 June 2019, 02:34 PM

keep the smurf

Muxi · 22 June 2019, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I have had my eye on the 519 WG Daytona O/F, contemplating getting rid of the Smurf. I have had the smurf on and off for years and although I love it, it gets tiring after a while. The 519 however has the Oysterflex and never owned a rubber band before. Thoughts? Keep the Smurf?

My thought is to keep as much as possible since you may go full circle later and miss the ones that you let go.

Muxi · 22 June 2019, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TimeToWatch

I hear so much hang up over this, I don’t get it. Aquanauts meanwhile are trading for 30k plus and are SS on an inferior rubber strap to the Oysterflex

Unfortunately for me, the Aqua is trading much higher than that before I snagged one...

20 June 2019, 11:36 PM	#68
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,758	Tough choice. Both are great watches. I don’t own the white gold but do have a couple of oysterflex options. If I had to keep my smurf or Daytona, I’d probably keep the Daytona. But it’s real close. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

21 June 2019, 03:25 AM	#73
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	I don’t like the Oysterflex even though my wife does. She has the 116655 Rose Gold Yachtmaster on Oysterflex and she wears it everyday all the time I have to have the the Bracelet... period. __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

22 June 2019, 06:54 AM	#77
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Think the Daytona has greater wrist presence, but just can’t get over the rubber strap. So I’d stay with the Smurf. __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

22 June 2019, 06:59 AM	#78
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Like the proportions much better on the Daytona personally. That would be my choice. Aside from that the blue of the Smurf is just too in your face for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 June 2019, 12:07 PM	#86
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,568	I have the smurf too, and a few daytona. I don’t see their genre to be compatible as a comparison. Its simply down to personal taste and, if you’re tired of the smurf, flip it. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLNR ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Fiddy 127, Bronzo 671, 687, 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - ✿ Tudor Black Bay 58 Bronze M79012M, Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

29 March 2019, 02:43 AM	#62
Roli4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,077	Negative ghost rider...

20 June 2019, 11:25 PM	#67
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 791	Absolutely keep the Smurf Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

21 June 2019, 12:48 AM	#69
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 423	It's all down to your personal liking.....I looked at both myself and ended with the Smurf. Rubber threw me off on the Daytona.

21 June 2019, 01:09 AM	#70
LndLord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Long Island Posts: 517	I sure wouldnt

21 June 2019, 01:17 AM	#71
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	yeah the rubber is a tough pill to swallow but that WG grey dial in the daytona is sharp...Ive owned smurfs on and off for 5 years....just sometimes want to change it up..get tired of the blue after a while

21 June 2019, 02:02 AM	#72
kevmacau "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Kev Location: Macau Watch: 5196R 116610LV Posts: 39	I cannot imagine myself trading a full PM watch for rubber. Rubber on SS (eg. aquanaut) is super but if I'm paying gold watch money I need a solid gold bracelet. I wouldn't do this trade ;)

21 June 2019, 07:25 AM	#74
sgfortino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Nerd Posts: 807	While the oysterflex is certainly not the same as a full gold bracelet, there is some reflection of that fact in the price with $8k between the two. In both cases, a certain portion of the value is not in the amount of precious metal utilized, much like all luxury watches. Honestly, for me it comes down to which do you prefer. I personally don’t have any opposition to an expensive watch with a rubber strap and actually think the rubber is incredibly versatile. I have a WG OF Daytona and an aquanaut and wear both with everything from suit and tie to jeans and a t shirt and never feel out of place at either end of the spectrum. And, rubber straps are comfortable. I would say that the OF strap is also an elevated rubber strap as well.

21 June 2019, 09:00 AM	#75
Shoffma1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 18	I prefer the smurf personally. If it was the blue dial WG Daytona I would make the trade.

21 June 2019, 09:09 AM	#76
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,245	I think I'd keep the Smurf

22 June 2019, 07:13 AM	#79
stainlesssteelsteve 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Washington, DC Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 121	I love the Smurf. I would only get rid of it for a yellow gold Daytona with green dial.

22 June 2019, 09:26 AM	#81
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	I love the Smurf. And I can't stand a rubber band on a watch. So you know my vote.

22 June 2019, 09:58 AM	#82
VacherObsessive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 941	If you are the kind of person who could afford a smurf I don’t understand the need to trade it in for a totally different piece. The 2 complement each other perfectly

22 June 2019, 10:19 AM	#83
TimeLord2 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,045	3 pages of this! Where is the final purchase? Pictures please…

22 June 2019, 10:35 AM	#84
Jabbo84 Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: John Location: Tyler,Texas Watch: Rolex/Piaget Posts: 966	Save your money and avoid a headache

22 June 2019, 10:53 AM	#85
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,800	Would keep the smurf. I really like mine. The current iteration of the sub is likely going to be discontinued and perhaps like the WG GMT it may come back but with a different dial (perhaps not matte and more sunburst). The polished center links give it quite a bit of wrist presence imho. Only issue is its a scratch magnet ;/

22 June 2019, 01:03 PM	#87
davidrcpo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: East Coast Watch: Smurf Posts: 21	I own both and they wear very differently. The smurf is much heavier but much easier to read, especially in low/no light. I like the sportiness of the OF on certain occasions but it wears much smaller, is harder to read, and has very little lume to read in low/no light. The OF bracelet is very comfortable and the watch does not wear top heavy. If I had to choose one, it would be the smurf (no contest). I like the versatility of having both but find myself wearing the OF only on weekends as an occasional. I wish Rolex would make the Daytona OF dial larger and add more lume. In the end, buy what you like and will enjoy wearing.

22 June 2019, 02:34 PM	#88
donaldizuru Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 13	keep the smurf

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