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Old 9 November 2018, 02:08 AM   #1
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Icon12 Rolex Daytona two tone yg?

Hello everyone,

I have been waiting patiently for Rolex Daytona Cerachrom with black dial for over two years. I have never purchased a watch from a grey market dealer before but my special birthday is fast approaching. Would you buy Daytona black dial Cerachrom from grey? I can get from AD a Rolex Daytona two tone yg with white dial, which is also extremely nice.

Would you buy from grey market dealer or buy two tone from AD?

Any input would be greatly appreciated 😁
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Old 9 November 2018, 02:13 AM   #2
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It depends on how desperate you want the SS Daytona C. Personally I would never pay for grey prices.
The TT Daytona is very nice however I’ve seen one in my local AD which already had some minor scratches on the bezel already.
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Old 9 November 2018, 02:50 AM   #3
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I would opt for the TT, though with a different dial, champagne or black.
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Old 9 November 2018, 03:21 AM   #4
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What about the oyster flex version for a little more?
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Old 9 November 2018, 03:39 AM   #5
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The tt Daytona is a great value. It’s market value is less than the SS model. Black dial tt is tops IMO.

Yes, you could get an oysterflex pm for a bit more than SS on the grey market, but if I’m paying 25k+ for a Rolex it better have a pm bracelet.
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Old 9 November 2018, 05:03 AM   #6
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Get the TT because its the easiest to find
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Old 9 November 2018, 05:14 AM   #7
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Buy the TT grey
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Old 9 November 2018, 05:58 AM   #8
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TT Daytona with black dial at a grey dealer



The showroom lighting is awful.
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Old 9 November 2018, 07:51 AM   #9
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TT Daytona with black dial at a grey dealer



The showroom lighting is awful.
Awful is an understatement for this beautiful reference.
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Old 9 November 2018, 09:10 AM   #10
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I think the champagne dials on TT watches look especially nice
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Old 9 November 2018, 09:12 AM   #11
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I would not feel that it's a mistake buying a TT YG Daytona. It is definitely a purchase that yields great value.
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Old 9 November 2018, 10:37 AM   #12
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I agree with the champagne dial, that on a Daytona may be the only TT I would consider.

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Old 9 November 2018, 11:34 AM   #13
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Perhaps evaluate your choices and pick another brand, another watch.
They are trying hard to make Rolex exclusive, the truth is it is now common.
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Old 9 November 2018, 12:16 PM   #14
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Hello everyone,

I have been waiting patiently for Rolex Daytona Cerachrom with black dial for over two years. I have never purchased a watch from a grey market dealer before but my special birthday is fast approaching. Would you buy Daytona black dial Cerachrom from grey? I can get from AD a Rolex Daytona two tone yg with white dial, which is also extremely nice.

Would you buy from grey market dealer or buy two tone from AD?

Any input would be greatly appreciated 😁
Oh your special 50th birthday? But you were 48 on September 13th 2018! I’ve just had a quick scan through your previous threads. Something very dodgy is going on here ‘professor’.
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Old 9 November 2018, 12:31 PM   #15
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Oh your special 50th birthday? But you were 48 on September 13th 2018! I’ve just had a quick scan through your previous threads. Something very dodgy is going on here ‘professor’.
No, nothing dodgy is going on. I turned 49 on October 8, 2018 and I turn 50 on October 8, 2019. I am just trying to make a good decision. I have an extremely stressful career and watches are something that really help me refocus. I am trying to really think it through. I am all of the place and gathering input on different watches from Daytona, BLRO and DD40. I was told I was first from my AD to receive the BLRO, but now I am told I want receive it until next year. So, I am just trying to figure out my watch collection for the next 10 years and I am grateful to be able to get input from this site.
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Old 9 November 2018, 07:34 PM   #16
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No, nothing dodgy is going on. I turned 49 on October 8, 2018 and I turn 50 on October 8, 2019. I am just trying to make a good decision. I have an extremely stressful career and watches are something that really help me refocus. I am trying to really think it through. I am all of the place and gathering input on different watches from Daytona, BLRO and DD40. I was told I was first from my AD to receive the BLRO, but now I am told I want receive it until next year. So, I am just trying to figure out my watch collection for the next 10 years and I am grateful to be able to get input from this site.
Yes, you are certainly thinking it through and I believe taking advantage of this wonderful community too as I don't believe you are being sincere. It would be great to see the watches you claim you own. The forum members that have given you advice would also get a buzz from that. My advice: stop starting numerous threads, contribute and engage in the threads you do start, show us a picture of your watches to show us that you are genuine and if you are being sincere my advice is that you get the Daytona and the DD40.
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Old 10 November 2018, 04:40 AM   #17
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Yes, you are certainly thinking it through and I believe taking advantage of this wonderful community too as I don't believe you are being sincere. It would be great to see the watches you claim you own. The forum members that have given you advice would also get a buzz from that. My advice: stop starting numerous threads, contribute and engage in the threads you do start, show us a picture of your watches to show us that you are genuine and if you are being sincere my advice is that you get the Daytona and the DD40.
Thank you for the feedback. I absolutely will stop posting so many threads and will be more of a contributor and post more pictures. I truly am interested in Daytona and DD40.
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Old 9 November 2018, 01:43 PM   #18
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Personally, I would advise you to purchase the TT model from your AD. This is, of course, assuming that you like the look of TT. If not though then just buy the SS model from the greys. If you can handle the premium that you will be paying and trust the seller then just go with what makes you happiest at the end of the day.
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Old 9 November 2018, 01:54 PM   #19
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No TT. You will never love it. Good things come to those who wait. Even with Daytona C, once you have it will soon forget home much you wanted it.

So why am I here on this forum answering questions. I go away for many months. It’s just my 116619 stopped working and it is at RSC. So sudden interest in this forum.
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Old 10 November 2018, 05:15 AM   #20
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No TT. You will never love it. Good things come to those who wait. Even with Daytona C, once you have it will soon forget home much you wanted it.

So why am I here on this forum answering questions. I go away for many months. It’s just my 116619 stopped working and it is at RSC. So sudden interest in this forum.
Augh, this sucks. Do you have estimated time until it comes back or an estimate yet? Get luck!
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Old 9 November 2018, 02:07 PM   #21
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If you’re going two tone, this is my favorite.

Otherwise, the old SS case and bezel with white dial.
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If you’re going two tone, this is my favorite.



Otherwise, the old SS case and bezel with white dial.


I couldn't agree with you more!!!

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More “pop” than the SS. It’s all about what look you want.
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Old 9 November 2018, 02:28 PM   #24
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Old 9 November 2018, 03:19 PM   #25
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Old 9 November 2018, 05:29 PM   #27
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That looks stunning under daylight^
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Old 10 November 2018, 04:44 AM   #28
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Can you explain how to post pictures? I can share my DJ41 silver dial from car, Batman watch at the Nationals Game and My Batman compared to the DD40 with Silver Dial that I am considering. Thank you :+)
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Old 10 November 2018, 04:49 AM   #29
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A few watches from my collection

Hello,

Attached is my DJ41 Silver Dial and my Batman attending the Nationals Game. I have also attached my Batman compared to the DDYG with Silver Roman that I am considering buying.

The DD40 takes my breath away :+)
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I'd consider the TT over the old SS bezel Daytonas but not over the ceramic one if that is your grail, I'd wait or go grey, don't settle.
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