Daytona OF

[DMVRolex]

Would love to hear the group's perspective here:

Option 1) Buy a Daytona YG OF Pikachu/YML in the grey market for roughly $41-43K.

Option 2) Proceed with Option 1 + sell my AP 15500 Black Dial for $32-33K to help offset the cost.

I love my RO a lot, but often times find myself wearing my Hulk more. I did get my RO directly from an AD so there's a sentimental aspect to the watch due to how difficult it is to acquire one and was the watch I wore on my wedding day. But if and when I'm able to get the Daytona, I envision myself wearing that and the Hulk more than I would the AP. My dilemma is do I hold onto a watch that would probably get worn the least or sell it and have an extra $30K to invest or play with.

Thanks!

[dnd2984]

Option 3. Trade in AP towards 116518. You might be able to get the Daytona for closer to 40k.

[HMHM]

It’s a tough situation to be in…. I believe you will wear the 518 more, as it’s more comfortable. But at the same time, the 518 in YG is a flashy watch, which itself will limit the opportunities you have to wear it. The SS RO is a great watch to have though, and coupled with the fact that you got it from AP, I think it’s better to keep it than trading it for a piece from the grey market. If both were grey market purchases, I may consider trading but I will never advocate trading an AD gotten piece for something on the secondary market.

[DMVRolex]

Originally Posted by HMHM

It’s a tough situation to be in…. I believe you will wear the 518 more, as it’s more comfortable. But at the same time, the 518 in YG is a flashy watch, which itself will limit the opportunities you have to wear it. The SS RO is a great watch to have though, and coupled with the fact that you got it from AP, I think it’s better to keep it than trading it for a piece from the grey market. If both were grey market purchases, I may consider trading but I will never advocate trading an AD gotten piece for something on the secondary market.

Thank you…all very valid points. The fact I was fortunate enough to get both the Hulk and RO from an AD makes it very difficult to part ways with it.

[Lacerta]

I would not swap any RO for any Daytona.

[triple.lindy]

I would not trade my RO unless it was towards a next level RO


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[SoylentGreenChi]

I’m in the same boat. I got a RO from the AP Boutique and have a good relationship with them. I like the RO, but I don’t wear it. It’s just too flashy for me.

I hold on to RO based on this logic: I can buy anything on the grey market at any time. But if I sell the RO, I will never get another RO from a boutique with me as first owner. So I hold in to it, and it sits in a drawer.

[DMVRolex]

Originally Posted by SoylentGreenChi

I’m in the same boat. I got a RO from the AP Boutique and have a good relationship with them. I like the RO, but I don’t wear it. It’s just too flashy for me.

I hold on to RO based on this logic: I can buy anything on the grey market at any time. But if I sell the RO, I will never get another RO from a boutique with me as first owner. So I hold in to it, and it sits in a drawer.

My same thoughts. Typically wear it on special occasions. All this feedback validates holding onto it and my goal is to pass down my collection to my son one day.

[Calatrava r]

Don't sell the RO if it was from an AD. If they find out, your done with the brand at retail.

[brandrea]

I wouldn’t sell a watch “I love a lot”

Save for the next

[Watchdog]

That one is easy. No way do you sell that RO, and I’m not even an AP fan.

[rmlovett1]

In this case….I’d add

[IGY]

I sold my Hulk and kept the Royal Oak.

[watchwatcher]

Never trade a watch you love. Not to mention, the AP sounds like it has some sentiment with it. I think you'll regret letting that one go.

[RyanO]

I would also not sell the AP if you love it. The 116518 is terrific though, keep us posted!


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