Sell White DaytonaC for 116519LN?

[sapper17]

OK, After drooling over Toms pictures of his new 116519ln I have the itch to trade my 116500 White for the OF. I know where Tom stands, any other opinions? Will I regret dumping the 6500?

[jltait]

WG>SS IMO. You only go around once. I say do it. Very little risk here. You can always trade back without losing much if anything.

[liu_watch]

Interesting dilemma. Just a FYI, there was an thread regarding the same dilemma couple weeks ago. You might also be interested in the comments there.

Good luck with your decision.

[AK797]

I suppose there are very few issues with this trade up, just make sure the OF is as comfy as the bracelet. I would only not do this trade if I had only strap watches.

[RichM]

Joe, I did exactly what you’re contemplating. I have absolutely no regrets.

Having two other full gold bracelets, the OF is a welcomed change. Compared to my Sub and GMT, it’s like not having a watch on at all.

The premium price you’ll get for the 500 will also help.

As long as you’re comfortable with the OF, I’d say go for it.

[RichM]

Here’s a little encouragement.

[Cru Jones]

If other bracelets in the collection + ok with OysterFlex, sure, why not?

[watchwatcher]

I absolutely would. But...if you're buying from a source other than an AD, make sure you're going to be able to source the size straps you need.

[timeldn]

I would go for it, the WG is amazing. Try it on a couple of times and make sure you are also happy with the feel of the OF.

[t65tampa]

One of the nicest Daytona dials out there and really pops with the ceramic bezel. I just like watches on a bracelet, but if they made that watch in white gold with the oyster bracelet, I’d be there in a heartbeat. One of my friends from work has one and it really is beautiful.

[JR16]

I was just thinking of this last night, wonder what the delta would be on a trade w an AD or TS. Are you looking to trade for pre-owned or new ?


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[sensui]

The dial is definitely better imo.

[TimeToWatch]

The 519 is the GOAT Daytona, so yes, I would...

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by TimeToWatch

The 519 is the GOAT Daytona, so yes, I would...

What’s GOAT?

[sapper17]

Really appreciate all the suggestions so far. I will go new because of the OF sizing if I do it. I guess I could always trade back down


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[sapper17]

Originally Posted by doboy007

What’s GOAT?

Greatest Of All Time


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[peterpl]

Hell yeah do that. That SS is way overpriced. Jump to Solid Gold for not much extra.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Hell yeah do that. That SS is way overpriced. Jump to Solid Gold for not much extra.

It’s still substantial- even if he sold on his own for $18k, it’s another $10k cash assuming mSRP. And that’s IF he sells for $18k. If he trades he prob won’t get that. So I understand OP’s hesitation.


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[doboy007]

Originally Posted by sapper17

Greatest Of All Time


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Haha, thanks. Don’t know about it being a GOAT, but it’s very close to it.

[edyu]

Do it. I never understood why people want SS so much other than price difference. The oysterflex is very nice if you like it. I like it but doesn't love it but for those who do it's a beautiful and comfortable watch. Congrats on incoming.

Attaching a picture when I was trying it again in my AD this past Friday. I didn't like it in the pictures but every time I put it on I really like the dial.

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[macrowatch]

A few easy decision points:
1. Wait for Basel 2019 before locking yourself into a decision.
2. If you find yourself wearing brown shoes and brown belts quite a bit, maybe not the OF.
3. Try the SS with a black rubber strap, either the OEM OF or something like a RubberB to see how you feel about going off a metal bracelet.

[sapper17]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

A few easy decision points:
1. Wait for Basel 2019 before locking yourself into a decision.
2. If you find yourself wearing brown shoes and brown belts quite a bit, maybe not the OF.
3. Try the SS with a black rubber strap, either the OEM OF or something like a RubberB to see how you feel about going off a metal bracelet.

Very good point about Basel. Actually forgot about it. Regarding OF, I actually owned both watches together and ended up selling the WG OF. Here I am now wanting to do the reverse.


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[ap1]

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[GB-man]

Yeah why not. I generally prefer bracelets, at least on watches that were designed originally with one. I also am really fond of rubber straps on watches.

If you are big on rubber straps I’d make the trade.

[GsurgBM]

I’ve got stainless and PM on oysterflex. If I could keep one, no contest. The gold. By far. I say do it. Unless both are an option. I will say i might have gone white gold had i not had the stainless. But i thought the look of those was too similar to justify. So i went YG stainless combo.


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[FirstF80InSpace]

Some more encouragement...do it!

[sapper17]

As I said earlier I had both together and realized you can’t wear both at the same time, and when I wanted to wear a Daytona the WG OF usually won. Regretting letting it go the first time. Since I bought the SS at retail I guess it won’t hurt if I HAD to buy one back down the road


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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by sapper17

OK, After drooling over Toms pictures of his new 116519ln I have the itch to trade my 116500 White for the OF. I know where Tom stands, any other opinions? Will I regret dumping the 6500?

ive passed on the white daytona C and still waiting for the WG OF which i will absolutely buy.

been waiting for the call longer than a 5711, 5712, 5524, BLRO, and a 5990 combined... madness

[tng11]

I can tell you that I owned the white 116500 for about 8 months and I thought it was the bee's knees. But every time I saw a 116519LN, I would have my eyes on it thinking "damn I wish I had that one".

Now that I have the 116519LN in hand, I don't miss the 116500 at all. It really is a step up. If it was MSRP vs MSRP, I might have thought differently, but when I compared what I got for my 16 month old white 116500 on the grey market vs my out the door price on a BNIB 116519LN from an AD, it was a no brainer.

You might think differently though if you're not a fan of rubber straps on high end watches. I'm perfectly okay with it, having owned 2 Aquanauts before. Rolex's Oysterflex system is truly a cut above all the other rubber straps out there.

[sapper17]

Originally Posted by tng11

I can tell you that I owned the white 116500 for about 8 months and I thought it was the bee's knees. But every time I saw a 116519LN, I would have my eyes on it thinking "damn I wish I had that one".

Now that I have the 116519LN in hand, I don't miss the 116500 at all. It really is a step up. If it was MSRP vs MSRP, I might have thought differently, but when I compared what I got for my 16 month old white 116500 on the grey market vs my out the door price on a BNIB 116519LN from an AD, it was a no brainer.

You might think differently though if you're not a fan of rubber straps on high end watches. I'm perfectly okay with it, having owned 2 Aquanauts before. Rolex's Oysterflex system is truly a cut above all the other rubber straps out there.

Love rubber straps, currently have a 5164a, which is the most comfortable ever


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