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colonelpurple · 24 April 2018, 04:00 AM

So I am looking for a Daytona and I went to a shop to try some on

I made the mistake of trying a white gold one on. Its so beautiful.
It looks very subtle. most people, certainly form a distance, wouldn't notice anything special. Which appeals to me, as I couldn't wear a yellow gold one.

Its very heavy though. Reminds me of my Oris Depth Gauge :)

Totally impractical, stupidly expensive, depreciates as opposed to steel which appreciates, but it has a magnetic draw .........

rogerlu · 24 April 2018, 04:02 AM

GET IT!

Sorry I did the exact opposite of what you asked.

Gerry.GEG · 24 April 2018, 04:03 AM

What's the cost on that beauty?

I worked with a physician in the late 90's who had one (SG) he bought in the late 80's for $10K (USD).

Can't imagine the value today based on what we know of Daytona's.

enjoythemusic · 24 April 2018, 04:05 AM

If you love it, do it :)

BTW if you get it at a good price, depreciation is of little concern :)

jonnyz1245 · 24 April 2018, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerlu

GET IT!

Sorry I did the exact opposite of what you asked.

Sage advice

MinMay · 24 April 2018, 04:41 AM

just buy it...please.... :)

You're on a Rolex forum. We are all here to pump you up on your purchase :)

GSDLover · 24 April 2018, 04:41 AM

So sorry to say this but I bought one a year or so ago.....and still love looking at it.

jb335 · 24 April 2018, 05:00 AM

I really like PM Daytonas. The 116508 with champagne sub dials is my personal favorite.

If you buy wisely from a TS and go slightly used, I bet the depreciation is less than you think. At least that's what I tell myself.

Not sure if an AD can come close to a TS on a PM piece pricing, but I'm not sure. Haven't bought one yet.

The Joker · 24 April 2018, 05:07 AM

TRF gives you the green light.

Go get it!

strettyend · 24 April 2018, 05:13 AM

No

:)

LightOnAHill · 24 April 2018, 05:14 AM

do it!

fosbibr · 24 April 2018, 05:32 AM

you will get used to the extra weight...........

tbonesteak · 24 April 2018, 05:36 AM

Don't do it, okay, have I helped?

Instead buy a PP 5980/1R

Busyboy · 24 April 2018, 05:36 AM

Only get it if you intended to keep forever
Or
You can take a good £5000-8000 minimum hit in resale down the road

Carry The Interest · 24 April 2018, 05:40 AM

OP - you knew exactly what would happen if you posted here. If you really didn't want to buy the watch, you'd take a holiday from TRF

Which WG model are your considering? Hope it's the OF model with ceramic bezel and grey panda dial!

TimeToWatch · 24 April 2018, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busyboy

Only get it if you intended to keep forever
Or
You can take a good £5000-8000 minimum hit in resale down the road

This would make it substantially less expensive than the SS Daytona. Unless those prices plummet as well, I find this scenario hard to believe.

I’ve got the watch as well and am going to be absolutely no help...it’s my absolute favorite watch and I spontaneously bought it the first time I saw it.

Do I care about what it’s worh? Hell no, never selling it. Is it holding its value well? Yes, cheapest on Chrono24 (including pre-owned) is $27.5k. Retails for $28.8k.

Rolex addict · 24 April 2018, 06:03 AM

Forget gold and go platinum!!!!

Token74 · 24 April 2018, 06:12 AM

Struggling to tell you not to do it!

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function12 · 24 April 2018, 06:33 AM

Just do it!!!

colonelpurple · 24 April 2018, 07:45 AM

You guys kill me
Absolutely no use at all :)
Maybe I should try and get a discount. What’s a good discount ?
Retail value in UK is £27,500
Maybe I should fly over to the US and get it
Any good dealers in NY ?

Calatrava r · 24 April 2018, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

You guys kill me
Absolutely no use at all :)
Maybe I should try and get a discount. What’s a good discount ?
Retail value in UK is £27,500
Maybe I should fly over to the US and get it
Any good dealers in NY ?

They are all good in NYC, I just would not expect a discount.

Bt122 · 24 April 2018, 07:54 AM

I don’t think you should buy the white gold one.

Only if you were going to get the
Platona

Lol

drmizzou · 24 April 2018, 07:59 AM

Do it!

drmizzou · 24 April 2018, 07:59 AM

Totally enabling !

TitanCi · 24 April 2018, 08:00 AM

Ok.

Just buy it.

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Toony · 24 April 2018, 08:11 AM

My advice is always get the watch you want. So basically telling you to get it.

superdog · 24 April 2018, 08:13 AM

No date. Weak lume. Weak visibility.

Is that enough?

Too bad it’s sexy as hell.

Rose Gold · 24 April 2018, 08:15 AM

I just purchased a rose gold Daytona, 116505, and I love it more than I ever imagined I would. I cannot in good conscience, try to talk you out of purchasing a gold Daytona.

Joe

glassdial · 24 April 2018, 08:21 AM

Buy it, you only live once. Post some photos of it please.

colonelpurple · 24 April 2018, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

No date. Weak lume. Weak visibility.

Is that enough?

Too bad it’s sexy as hell.

I know I know

I'll just take a look at the dealer again
just for fun

24 April 2018, 04:00 AM	#1
colonelpurple 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 390	Talk me out of buying a gold Daytona .... So I am looking for a Daytona and I went to a shop to try some on I made the mistake of trying a white gold one on. Its so beautiful. It looks very subtle. most people, certainly form a distance, wouldn't notice anything special. Which appeals to me, as I couldn't wear a yellow gold one. Its very heavy though. Reminds me of my Oris Depth Gauge :) Totally impractical, stupidly expensive, depreciates as opposed to steel which appreciates, but it has a magnetic draw .........

24 April 2018, 04:03 AM	#3
Gerry.GEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Gerry Location: USA Watch: Exp1 Mk2 Posts: 160	Daytona What's the cost on that beauty? I worked with a physician in the late 90's who had one (SG) he bought in the late 80's for $10K (USD). Can't imagine the value today based on what we know of Daytona's.

24 April 2018, 04:05 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,446	If you love it, do it :) BTW if you get it at a good price, depreciation is of little concern :) __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

24 April 2018, 05:13 AM	#10
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,653	No :) __________________ AP ROC 26315or; AP RO 15450st; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Daytona YG 116528; Daytona YG Oysterflex 116518; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold; Panerai PAM 0048; IWC Portofino Chrono; Girard-Perregaux Richeville

24 April 2018, 06:12 AM	#18
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Struggling to tell you not to do it! 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

24 April 2018, 04:02 AM	#2
rogerlu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 166	GET IT! Sorry I did the exact opposite of what you asked.

24 April 2018, 04:41 AM	#6
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	just buy it...please.... :) You're on a Rolex forum. We are all here to pump you up on your purchase :)

24 April 2018, 04:41 AM	#7
GSDLover "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Florida Watch: Patek 5205r-010 Posts: 638	So sorry to say this but I bought one a year or so ago.....and still love looking at it.

24 April 2018, 05:00 AM	#8
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,830	I really like PM Daytonas. The 116508 with champagne sub dials is my personal favorite. If you buy wisely from a TS and go slightly used, I bet the depreciation is less than you think. At least that's what I tell myself. Not sure if an AD can come close to a TS on a PM piece pricing, but I'm not sure. Haven't bought one yet.

24 April 2018, 05:07 AM	#9
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,634	TRF gives you the green light. Go get it!

24 April 2018, 05:14 AM	#11
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,962	do it!

24 April 2018, 05:32 AM	#12
fosbibr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 127	you will get used to the extra weight...........

24 April 2018, 05:36 AM	#13
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	Don't do it, okay, have I helped? Instead buy a PP 5980/1R

24 April 2018, 05:36 AM	#14
Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	Only get it if you intended to keep forever Or You can take a good £5000-8000 minimum hit in resale down the road

24 April 2018, 05:40 AM	#15
Carry The Interest "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Watch: RLX, ALS Posts: 3,410	OP - you knew exactly what would happen if you posted here. If you really didn't want to buy the watch, you'd take a holiday from TRF Which WG model are your considering? Hope it's the OF model with ceramic bezel and grey panda dial!

24 April 2018, 06:03 AM	#17
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Forget gold and go platinum!!!!

24 April 2018, 06:33 AM	#19
function12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 518	Just do it!!!

24 April 2018, 07:45 AM	#20
colonelpurple 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 390	You guys kill me Absolutely no use at all :) Maybe I should try and get a discount. What’s a good discount ? Retail value in UK is £27,500 Maybe I should fly over to the US and get it Any good dealers in NY ?

24 April 2018, 07:54 AM	#22
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	I don’t think you should buy the white gold one. Only if you were going to get the Platona Lol

24 April 2018, 07:59 AM	#23
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Do it! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

24 April 2018, 07:59 AM	#24
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Totally enabling ! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

24 April 2018, 08:00 AM	#25
TitanCi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: California Posts: 555	Ok. Just buy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 April 2018, 08:11 AM	#26
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	My advice is always get the watch you want. So basically telling you to get it.

24 April 2018, 08:13 AM	#27
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,697	No date. Weak lume. Weak visibility. Is that enough? Too bad it’s sexy as hell. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

24 April 2018, 08:15 AM	#28
Rose Gold "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: er in the rye Posts: 234	I just purchased a rose gold Daytona, 116505, and I love it more than I ever imagined I would. I cannot in good conscience, try to talk you out of purchasing a gold Daytona. Joe __________________ 2018 Rose Gold Daytona (116505) with Rose Gold Dial and Black Sub-Dials.

24 April 2018, 08:21 AM	#29
glassdial Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NY London Posts: 186	Buy it, you only live once. Post some photos of it please.

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