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Paul92 · 19 February 2022, 03:11 PM

A change of circumstance (new baby) means one of my watches will have to go. Which would you keep between SS Black Daytona 116500 or Oysterflex RG 116515. Both bought at retail list price. Thanks for advice.

calebb90 · 19 February 2022, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul92

A change of circumstance (new baby) means one of my watches will have to go. Which would you keep between SS Black Daytona 116500 or Oysterflex RG 116515. Both bought at retail list price. Thanks for advice.

If you need to sell one, I’d recommend selling both. 40k won’t go far with a baby.

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Seddyspaghetti · 19 February 2022, 03:22 PM

Congrats. RG one id keep over ss black

Gab27 · 19 February 2022, 03:24 PM

How often do you wear each? Is there greater sentimental value attached to one over the other?

dnd2984 · 19 February 2022, 03:42 PM

Sorry I do need to ask a deeper question, is a watch sale really going to be a solution?

Madman37 · 19 February 2022, 05:27 PM

you don’t need £40k for a new baby. Be inventive. Don’t buy top a range everything buy secondhand oran, cot etc (accept car seat). Buy toys and clothes etc for charity shop. Use reusable nappy. A baby doesn’t care about what you buy it but the time you spend and what you teach it.

Srct · 19 February 2022, 05:29 PM

Congratulations- I would keep the SS .

harvey · 19 February 2022, 05:33 PM

I love how the OP asks a question between this or that and then gets offered life advice!

I would lose the 116515.

Congrats on the new baby!

Tanuki · 19 February 2022, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul92

A change of circumstance (new baby) means one of my watches will have to go. Which would you keep between SS Black Daytona 116500 or Oysterflex RG 116515. Both bought at retail list price. Thanks for advice.

A baby puts everything into perspective very quickly. Congratulations! Being a parent is the most important thing any of us could do. I'd sell the one that would bring in the amount of money you need.

Stevec14 · 19 February 2022, 05:38 PM

Congrats - sell the of. The SS can be worn with a rubber b for a similar look. Good luck

Nairn1980 · 19 February 2022, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul92

A change of circumstance (new baby) means one of my watches will have to go. Which would you keep between SS Black Daytona 116500 or Oysterflex RG 116515. Both bought at retail list price. Thanks for advice.

Congratulations.
I’d keep the SS personally.

bp1000 · 19 February 2022, 05:43 PM

I would try to keep them both.

However if you absolutely have to sell, the RG OF simply because it’s easier to buy back when you need to. I actually prefer it from these 2.

moting · 19 February 2022, 07:23 PM

Not sure if it's easier to buy back, PM OF Daytonas are also selling with crazy premium so both in high demand. I would say just keep the one you like most and wear more often. I think the PM OF is more special but the SS is more iconic/versatile. If you have a large collection with other Rolex steel bracelet, OF PM can add some variety and different style.

I have posted a poll asking about potential trade up of SS white dial for a WG OF and with around 200 votes, it's close to 50/50.

Xtralarg · 19 February 2022, 07:25 PM

I have 2 OF Daytonas and the SS., I would keep the 116500.

1665fan · 19 February 2022, 10:50 PM

Sell the baby keep the Daytonas!!!!l

travisb · 19 February 2022, 10:52 PM

I prefer SS but which do you wear more?
I don't care much for OF although it is a good looking watch.

SS Oyster · 20 February 2022, 07:55 PM

I’d keep black SS Daytona and sell the RG OF version to get more money for your baby.

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JSolution · 20 February 2022, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Madman37

you don’t need £40k for a new baby. Be inventive. Don’t buy top a range everything buy secondhand oran, cot etc (accept car seat). Buy toys and clothes etc for charity shop. Use reusable nappy. A baby doesn’t care about what you buy it but the time you spend and what you teach it.

Is this serious advice ? Don’t sell your Rolex for a baby I’ve heard it all now

Rushne · 20 February 2022, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Sell the baby keep the Daytonas!!!!l

Hahaha this genuinely got a laugh. Thanks :)

Sheesh I don’t know which I would sell. I don’t love love either. Hmm I’d sell the SS as I have borrow the father in laws for a few months and it’s not super legible. I have tried on the RG at my AD and it’s felt really good on the wrist.

However, OP, you should keep which ever is a little more special to you

Paul92 · 20 February 2022, 09:45 PM

Thank you all for the comments so far... sell the baby! Buy second hand clothes, maybe trade in the other half at the same time :)

I’m happy with one Daytona (OF or SS) plus my daily wearer (a g shock) which to keep though ��*♂️

padi56 · 20 February 2022, 09:50 PM

Can assure you that your new baby are far more important than any watch, so if needed sell them both they are just watches nothing more.

Zyfon · 20 February 2022, 09:53 PM

Sell the OF. Wear the SS and pass it down to your kid.

drrd · 20 February 2022, 09:55 PM

Keep the SS.

Definitely don’t bother giving financial support to the kids stuff industry. Let your child(ren) grow up simply not caring about fashion, brands and labels and they can make their own mind up about it later.

Second hand/swaps clothes is the way to go!

arcampado · 20 February 2022, 10:06 PM

Congrats on the best incoming of all!

Like others have mentioned, sell the OF. You can always put a Rubber B strap on the SS Daytona to get a similar look and feel.

Regardless of your decision, enjoy and cherish your time with the newborn. They do grow up quickly!

RazorD · 20 February 2022, 10:06 PM

I’d keep the SS black Daytona. That’s an absolute favorite in my collection and likely the only one that’s untouchable. Congrats on the baby!

rmlovett1 · 20 February 2022, 10:15 PM

I’m personally not a fan of most RG, but a fan of PM over SS, in most cases.
So in your case…I’d keep the RG if you love RG, (PM > SS) but, at the end of the day….keep the one you enjoy the most.
Me personally, I’d keep SS, because I’m not fond of RG on OF in the Daytonas. If the OF was YG, or WG, I’d be keeping the OF.

MrMercedes · 20 February 2022, 10:26 PM

Big congrats! Keep the SS!

Parapraxis · 20 February 2022, 10:33 PM

Keep the SS

Tanalasta · 20 February 2022, 11:15 PM

It's easier to have another baby than to buy another Daytona at retail.

Just saying.

I'm partial to the oysterflex although not a RG fan. And the SS bracelet can be resized to your kid's wrist (it's a pain getting a new oysterflex fitting). Which one is more sentimental to you? It's a personal choice.

I'd pick keep the S/S in this case.

Tensai · 20 February 2022, 11:32 PM

Congrats, I have a few new babies myself :)
Ditch the OF, and keep the classic SS.
It’s a great time to sell. Take advantage of the inflated market.

19 February 2022, 03:11 PM	#1
Paul92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 23	Keep SS Daytona or OF A change of circumstance (new baby) means one of my watches will have to go. Which would you keep between SS Black Daytona 116500 or Oysterflex RG 116515. Both bought at retail list price. Thanks for advice.

20 February 2022, 09:50 PM	#21
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,546	Can assure you that your new baby are far more important than any watch, so if needed sell them both they are just watches nothing more. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 February 2022, 03:22 PM	#3
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,656	Congrats. RG one id keep over ss black

19 February 2022, 03:24 PM	#4
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	How often do you wear each? Is there greater sentimental value attached to one over the other?

19 February 2022, 03:42 PM	#5
dnd2984 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,264	Sorry I do need to ask a deeper question, is a watch sale really going to be a solution?

19 February 2022, 05:27 PM	#6
Madman37 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Uk Posts: 1,036	you don’t need £40k for a new baby. Be inventive. Don’t buy top a range everything buy secondhand oran, cot etc (accept car seat). Buy toys and clothes etc for charity shop. Use reusable nappy. A baby doesn’t care about what you buy it but the time you spend and what you teach it.

19 February 2022, 05:29 PM	#7
Srct "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV Posts: 236	Congratulations- I would keep the SS .

19 February 2022, 05:33 PM	#8
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,398	I love how the OP asks a question between this or that and then gets offered life advice! I would lose the 116515. Congrats on the new baby!

19 February 2022, 05:38 PM	#10
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	Congrats - sell the of. The SS can be worn with a rubber b for a similar look. Good luck

19 February 2022, 05:43 PM	#12
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,775	I would try to keep them both. However if you absolutely have to sell, the RG OF simply because it’s easier to buy back when you need to. I actually prefer it from these 2.

19 February 2022, 07:23 PM	#13
moting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Watch: addict Posts: 331	Not sure if it's easier to buy back, PM OF Daytonas are also selling with crazy premium so both in high demand. I would say just keep the one you like most and wear more often. I think the PM OF is more special but the SS is more iconic/versatile. If you have a large collection with other Rolex steel bracelet, OF PM can add some variety and different style. I have posted a poll asking about potential trade up of SS white dial for a WG OF and with around 200 votes, it's close to 50/50.

19 February 2022, 07:25 PM	#14
Xtralarg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London/Dubai Posts: 713	I have 2 OF Daytonas and the SS., I would keep the 116500.

19 February 2022, 10:50 PM	#15
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,630	Sell the baby keep the Daytonas!!!!l

19 February 2022, 10:52 PM	#16
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,555	I prefer SS but which do you wear more? I don't care much for OF although it is a good looking watch.

20 February 2022, 07:55 PM	#17
SS Oyster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,958	I’d keep black SS Daytona and sell the RG OF version to get more money for your baby. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2022, 09:45 PM	#20
Paul92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 23	Thank you all for the comments so far... sell the baby! Buy second hand clothes, maybe trade in the other half at the same time :) I’m happy with one Daytona (OF or SS) plus my daily wearer (a g shock) which to keep though ��*♂️

20 February 2022, 09:53 PM	#22
Zyfon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 428	Sell the OF. Wear the SS and pass it down to your kid.

20 February 2022, 09:55 PM	#23
drrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: rd Location: uk Posts: 1,454	Keep the SS. Definitely don’t bother giving financial support to the kids stuff industry. Let your child(ren) grow up simply not caring about fashion, brands and labels and they can make their own mind up about it later. Second hand/swaps clothes is the way to go!

20 February 2022, 10:06 PM	#24
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,395	Congrats on the best incoming of all! Like others have mentioned, sell the OF. You can always put a Rubber B strap on the SS Daytona to get a similar look and feel. Regardless of your decision, enjoy and cherish your time with the newborn. They do grow up quickly!

20 February 2022, 10:06 PM	#25
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	I’d keep the SS black Daytona. That’s an absolute favorite in my collection and likely the only one that’s untouchable. Congrats on the baby!

20 February 2022, 10:15 PM	#26
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,791	I’m personally not a fan of most RG, but a fan of PM over SS, in most cases. So in your case…I’d keep the RG if you love RG, (PM > SS) but, at the end of the day….keep the one you enjoy the most. Me personally, I’d keep SS, because I’m not fond of RG on OF in the Daytonas. If the OF was YG, or WG, I’d be keeping the OF.

20 February 2022, 10:26 PM	#27
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,522	Big congrats! Keep the SS!

20 February 2022, 10:33 PM	#28
Parapraxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 713	Keep the SS

20 February 2022, 11:15 PM	#29
Tanalasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: . Posts: 602	It's easier to have another baby than to buy another Daytona at retail. Just saying. I'm partial to the oysterflex although not a RG fan. And the SS bracelet can be resized to your kid's wrist (it's a pain getting a new oysterflex fitting). Which one is more sentimental to you? It's a personal choice. I'd pick keep the S/S in this case.

20 February 2022, 11:32 PM	#30
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 999	Congrats, I have a few new babies myself :) Ditch the OF, and keep the classic SS. It’s a great time to sell. Take advantage of the inflated market.

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