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GolfPunk · 21 November 2018, 02:08 AM

In my opinion....which WILL be controversial. The White Gold Daytona on full bracelet 116509 has to be the best value for money Rolex out there ???

There’s only a few grand difference on the grey market between WG & SS and the WG wipes the floor with SS.

I feel fully qualified to state this as I’ve owned 7 steel Daytona’s including both black and white ceramic, and this is my 3rd white gold.

Look at the extra size of a PM Daytona over a SS, that plus the weight = no contest.

Plus....versus platinum. Gold is trading higher than platinum however. Gold is only 75% pure (though made up with platinum and palladium etc), whereas platinum is 95% pure.

Also, platinum weighs around 285g v WG at 222g but on the whole, White Gold is far better value for money for me.

I know I’m going on but hey ho, it’s my new one and only Rolex.

Hard_Six · 21 November 2018, 02:12 AM

Very nice!!!!

Congratulations

rgwarden · 21 November 2018, 02:22 AM

I’m not a Daytona fan, but that watch could turn me. Easily.

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Sarosh · 21 November 2018, 02:28 AM

Congrats Gary! Was waiting for this incoming! It’s a stunning watch! Enjoy it!!!!

R!$ · 21 November 2018, 02:30 AM

Looking good! Congrats

TimeToWatch · 21 November 2018, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

My new one and only Rolex.

Damn- I’d call that a one and done. That’s all you need. A beauty

123Blueface · 21 November 2018, 02:33 AM

Stunning watch in person.
Photos do not do it justice.
Big congrats!

peterskinner · 21 November 2018, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

My new one and only Rolex.

That's my watch.....wearing it as I type. Still love it after 18 months. Mind you, your bezel is in better shape. Not that it matters.

Busyboy · 21 November 2018, 02:46 AM

I like it

This replace the panda?

Good choice....

Enjoy

Fwiw, re about your arum experience...

I too have been disconnected from any further aurum rolex supply.... Quite unprofessionally and unceremoniously .... without even notifying me of the decision until I next called the dealer, where upon I also was informed : that the dealer too, had lost their franchise/affiliations with Rolex too...

I believe the dealer had made a few indescretions that mother ship didn't approve of, but for me & my "justification" for being punitively cut off - the long and short of it seems to be due to :

- (I can't believe it still...) -

Buying a ss steel Daytona 116500 (Which I still have ) and waited over a year to receive - then, because I tried to buy another (different colour) elsewhere (still Aurum) - i was deemed to be "outside of a policy" I knew nothing about... On then making an "informative/educational" post here of this experience, earlier this year, I was cut off

.... Incredulous...

I don't know if it makes me value my current Daytona more, or if it's actually bred contempt

Tony8959 · 21 November 2018, 02:47 AM

Beautiful piece !! Congrats !

Bulldog21 · 21 November 2018, 02:51 AM

AWESOME!

BNA/LION · 21 November 2018, 02:52 AM

Congratulations!

leooooo · 21 November 2018, 02:54 AM

Gorgeous!!! Easily my fav

MesaSean · 21 November 2018, 02:55 AM

Nice! Congrats!

rmlovett1 · 21 November 2018, 02:56 AM

Congratulations on a beauty!! Looks fantastic!

GolfPunk · 21 November 2018, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busyboy

I like it

This replace the panda?

Good choice....

Enjoy

Fwiw, re about your arum experience...

I too have been disconnected from any further aurum rolex supply.... Quite unprofessionally and unceremoniously .... without even notifying me of the decision until I next called the dealer, where upon I also was informed : that the dealer too, had lost their franchise/affiliations with Rolex too...

I believe the dealer had made a few indescretions that mother ship didn't approve of, but for me & my "justification" for being punitively cut off - the long and short of it seems to be due to :

- (I can't believe it still...) -

Buying a ss steel Daytona 116500 (Which I still have ) and waited over a year to receive - then, because I tried to buy another (different colour) elsewhere (still Aurum) - i was deemed to be "outside of a policy" I knew nothing about... On then making an "informative/educational" post here of this experience, earlier this year, I was cut off

.... Incredulous...

I don't know if it makes me value my current Daytona more, or if it's actually bred contempt

No, the panda went when I got the call for the GMT Pepsi, I then got the SS Daytona but I sold them as I really missed the white gold Daytona.

TheFuture · 21 November 2018, 03:09 AM

Solid!

Mrhenish · 21 November 2018, 03:15 AM

Great watch! Enjoy it. I have been dreaming of white gold but this may turn my dreaming into planning .

ltmgeller · 21 November 2018, 03:27 AM

Congrats!

Psmith · 21 November 2018, 03:28 AM

Congrats

Token74 · 21 November 2018, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

In my opinion....which WILL be controversial. The White Gold Daytona on full bracelet 116509 has to be the best value for money Rolex out there ???

There’s only a few grand difference on the grey market between WG & SS and the WG wipes the floor with SS.

I feel fully qualified to state this as I’ve owned 7 steel Daytona’s including both black and white ceramic, and this is my 3rd white gold.

Look at the extra size of a PM Daytona over a SS, that plus the weight = no contest.

Plus....versus platinum. Gold is trading higher than platinum however. Gold is only 75% pure (though made up with platinum and palladium etc), whereas platinum is 95% pure.

Also, platinum weighs around 285g v WG at 222g but on the whole, White Gold is far better value for money for me.

I know I’m going on but hey ho, it’s my new one and only Rolex.

I think the white gold on OF offers better value - but that’s not to say yours is not a stunning watch, because it most certainly is.

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WaxedElvis · 21 November 2018, 03:34 AM

Beautiful.....congrats

GolfPunk · 21 November 2018, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

I think the white gold on OF offers better value - but that’s not to say yours is not a stunning watch, because it most certainly is.

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Interesting comment.....there are far more grams of gold in the 116509 than the 116519 and they go for similar money used, so value for money must be the 116509?

I’m saying value for money not which do you personally prefer??

Bigblu10 · 21 November 2018, 03:56 AM

One of the best looking Daytonas, bar none. The blue dial makes it!

05carbondrz · 21 November 2018, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

No, the panda went when I got the call for the GMT Pepsi, I then got the SS Daytona but I sold them as I really missed the white gold Daytona.

You mean you finally flipped enough hot Watches to pay for a WG Daytona?

superstarmar · 21 November 2018, 03:59 AM

Congrats!!!

GolfPunk · 21 November 2018, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

You mean you finally flipped enough hot Watches to pay for a WG Daytona?

Not at all...this is the 3rd White Gold Daytona I’ve owned.

Plus I’ve owned the white gold Pepsi in the past, it’s just settling on the right watch for me.

Odie-r · 21 November 2018, 04:11 AM

What a stunner, and a rare bird. Congrats!

Token74 · 21 November 2018, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Interesting comment.....there are far more grams of gold in the 116509 than the 116519 and they go for similar money used, so value for money must be the 116509?

I’m saying value for money not which do you personally prefer??

That’s fair, if looking at used prices, I was looking at new prices. So yep, think I agree.

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GolfPunk · 21 November 2018, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Token74

That’s fair, if looking at used prices, I was looking at new prices. So yep, think I agree.

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21 November 2018, 02:08 AM	#1
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Incoming .... PM Content. In my opinion....which WILL be controversial. The White Gold Daytona on full bracelet 116509 has to be the best value for money Rolex out there ??? There’s only a few grand difference on the grey market between WG & SS and the WG wipes the floor with SS. I feel fully qualified to state this as I’ve owned 7 steel Daytona’s including both black and white ceramic, and this is my 3rd white gold. Look at the extra size of a PM Daytona over a SS, that plus the weight = no contest. Plus....versus platinum. Gold is trading higher than platinum however. Gold is only 75% pure (though made up with platinum and palladium etc), whereas platinum is 95% pure. Also, platinum weighs around 285g v WG at 222g but on the whole, White Gold is far better value for money for me. I know I’m going on but hey ho, it’s my new one and only Rolex. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

21 November 2018, 02:28 AM	#4
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,218	Congrats Gary! Was waiting for this incoming! It’s a stunning watch! Enjoy it!!!! __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

21 November 2018, 02:33 AM	#7
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Stunning watch in person. Photos do not do it justice. Big congrats! __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

21 November 2018, 02:52 AM	#12
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,193	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

21 November 2018, 02:54 AM	#13
leooooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: nyc Posts: 298	Gorgeous!!! Easily my fav __________________ Current Rolex collection: SubND 114060, Explorer mk2 214270, Daytona white dial 116520, Skydweller white dial 326934, Daytona black dial 116503

21 November 2018, 02:12 AM	#2
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Very nice!!!! Congratulations

21 November 2018, 02:22 AM	#3
rgwarden "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: London Watch: 124270 Posts: 531	I’m not a Daytona fan, but that watch could turn me. Easily. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 November 2018, 02:30 AM	#5
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Looking good! Congrats

21 November 2018, 02:46 AM	#9
Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	I like it This replace the panda? Good choice.... Enjoy Fwiw, re about your arum experience... I too have been disconnected from any further aurum rolex supply.... Quite unprofessionally and unceremoniously .... without even notifying me of the decision until I next called the dealer, where upon I also was informed : that the dealer too, had lost their franchise/affiliations with Rolex too... I believe the dealer had made a few indescretions that mother ship didn't approve of, but for me & my "justification" for being punitively cut off - the long and short of it seems to be due to : - (I can't believe it still...) - Buying a ss steel Daytona 116500 (Which I still have ) and waited over a year to receive - then, because I tried to buy another (different colour) elsewhere (still Aurum) - i was deemed to be "outside of a policy" I knew nothing about... On then making an "informative/educational" post here of this experience, earlier this year, I was cut off .... Incredulous... I don't know if it makes me value my current Daytona more, or if it's actually bred contempt

21 November 2018, 02:47 AM	#10
Tony8959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 454	Beautiful piece !! Congrats !

21 November 2018, 02:51 AM	#11
Bulldog21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: Frisco, Tx Watch: Daytona/BLRO/SkyD Posts: 468	AWESOME!

21 November 2018, 02:55 AM	#14
MesaSean "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NYC Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 572	Nice! Congrats! __________________ 2019 GMT Master II 126711CHNR Root Beer 2017 Submariner Hulk 116610LV 2017 GMT Master II 116710BLNR Batman https://www.instagram.com/mesa_sean/

21 November 2018, 02:56 AM	#15
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,457	Congratulations on a beauty!! Looks fantastic!

21 November 2018, 03:09 AM	#17
TheFuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 173	Solid!

21 November 2018, 03:15 AM	#18
Mrhenish "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 331	Great watch! Enjoy it. I have been dreaming of white gold but this may turn my dreaming into planning .

21 November 2018, 03:27 AM	#19
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,355	Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 November 2018, 03:28 AM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

21 November 2018, 03:34 AM	#22
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	Beautiful.....congrats

21 November 2018, 03:56 AM	#24
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	One of the best looking Daytonas, bar none. The blue dial makes it!

21 November 2018, 03:59 AM	#26
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Congrats!!!

21 November 2018, 04:11 AM	#28
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	What a stunner, and a rare bird. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

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