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Mark · 1 September 2005, 08:01 AM

Put one on my wrist today. Love the red !

Now the question for me is .... is it worth the big $$$. I could have purchased it today, but see little difference between a SS & WG Daytona. What is your opinion?

Mark · 1 September 2005, 08:02 AM

Hell on that note ...... I think the 18K Daytona would be a better investment.

Rockrolex · 1 September 2005, 08:07 AM

The only Daytona I really like is the meteorite with either the black (preferably) or tan (second choice) strap. The meteorite only comes in WG. So not much of a choice there.

JJ Irani · 1 September 2005, 11:26 AM

Honestly, if I did go in for full gold, then it's gotta be YELLOW. WG looks very often more like SS!!

Uncle-AJ · 1 September 2005, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Honestly, if I did go in for full gold, then it's gotta be YELLOW. WG looks very often more like SS!!

Funny thing is I have a friend who is looking to sell his YG YM and buy something in WG. His reasons being, he gets too many unsavory looking characters looking at his wrist when he's out for the night. His rationale is, he can still wear an expensive watch but most people would think it was only stainless steel.

pandrew · 1 September 2005, 11:39 AM

[QUOTE=Rockrolex]The only Daytona I really like is the meteorite with either the black (preferably) or tan (second choice) strap. The meteorite only comes in WG. So not much of a choice there.

Still have it for sale Ed. Both black and brown straps, price is right. Its in 9.9 condition.

Rockrolex · 1 September 2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by pandrew

Still have it for sale Ed. Both black and brown straps, price is right. Its in 9.9 condition.

Thanks, Rob. You really know how to hurt a guy, don't you?

I wish I could, but right now, I can't quite justify spending that kind of money on something that will likely sit on the winder 90% of the time once the novelty of having it wears off.

Gedanken · 1 September 2005, 12:44 PM

I'm probably being a wet blanket here, but I can't see the point of WG - like JJ said, if you're going to take on the added expense of gold, it may as well show.

padi56 · 1 September 2005, 05:24 PM

Well Mark if I was in the market for a Daytona, would sooner pay list
or a bit less for the w/gold,but myself prefer Y/gold, that to pay grossly inflated prices for S/steel.

Manatee · 1 September 2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev

Put one on my wrist today. Love the red !

Now the question for me is .... is it worth the big $$$. I could have purchased it today, but see little difference between a SS & WG Daytona. What is your opinion?

I really like the new one. I prefer it with the dark gray (almost black) dial. I don't think I'd dump that much money into a WG watch though. It looks just like steel. On the other hand, I don't like yellow gold on a "sport" watch at all.

I guess it would be worth getting it just for the sake of style. I wish I could get the dial to retrofit to my steel Daytona. That would be ideal. :-)

1 September 2005, 10:59 PM

In Canada the YG Daytona lists at CDN$33,160 and the YG lists at $36,210... more than $3K of a premium for WG. I had one in my hands a couple of months ago and while the WG is nice, I'm not a fan of either the white or black dial.

I asked the salejerk..oops, I mean salesclerk why the premium and she said, "well you know... white gold is more expensive to manufacture than yellow gold." I told her that I know it is, but it's not $3K more, and as a SS Daytona costs $9,520, the is no way the 116509 has $26,000 worth of white gold in it. She actually agreed with me and said Rolex charges more because they can and people will pay it.

I wouldn't buy it if I had the money. I'm so off the whole Daytona thing now. However, if I had a gun to my head, I'm like Ed... I'd take the WG with the meteorite dial on a black strap (is the claps wg too?).

JJ Irani · 2 September 2005, 05:14 AM

Well, Johnny, the fact is....no YG or TT watch out there is really worth the money you pay for considering the amount of actual 18 K gold you get in return.

You are paying for its ornamental and "bling" value, that's all. An SS is always better value for money by far.

JJ

dman · 2 September 2005, 01:43 PM

They are sweet, but I agree with Ed, I would want this one on the strap for sure!!

1 September 2005, 08:01 AM	#1
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	The White Gold Daytona Put one on my wrist today. Love the red ! Now the question for me is .... is it worth the big $$$. I could have purchased it today, but see little difference between a SS & WG Daytona. What is your opinion?

1 September 2005, 08:07 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,858	The only Daytona I really like is the meteorite with either the black (preferably) or tan (second choice) strap. The meteorite only comes in WG. So not much of a choice there. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 September 2005, 11:26 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Honestly, if I did go in for full gold, then it's gotta be YELLOW. WG looks very often more like SS!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 September 2005, 12:44 PM	#8
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I'm probably being a wet blanket here, but I can't see the point of WG - like JJ said, if you're going to take on the added expense of gold, it may as well show. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

1 September 2005, 05:24 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,869	Well Mark if I was in the market for a Daytona, would sooner pay list or a bit less for the w/gold,but myself prefer Y/gold, that to pay grossly inflated prices for S/steel. __________________ 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

1 September 2005, 08:02 AM	#2
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	Hell on that note ...... I think the 18K Daytona would be a better investment.

1 September 2005, 11:39 AM	#6
pandrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 367	[QUOTE=Rockrolex]The only Daytona I really like is the meteorite with either the black (preferably) or tan (second choice) strap. The meteorite only comes in WG. So not much of a choice there. Still have it for sale Ed. Both black and brown straps, price is right. Its in 9.9 condition.

1 September 2005, 10:59 PM	#11
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	In Canada the YG Daytona lists at CDN$33,160 and the YG lists at $36,210... more than $3K of a premium for WG. I had one in my hands a couple of months ago and while the WG is nice, I'm not a fan of either the white or black dial. I asked the salejerk..oops, I mean salesclerk why the premium and she said, "well you know... white gold is more expensive to manufacture than yellow gold." I told her that I know it is, but it's not $3K more, and as a SS Daytona costs $9,520, the is no way the 116509 has $26,000 worth of white gold in it. She actually agreed with me and said Rolex charges more because they can and people will pay it. I wouldn't buy it if I had the money. I'm so off the whole Daytona thing now. However, if I had a gun to my head, I'm like Ed... I'd take the WG with the meteorite dial on a black strap (is the claps wg too?).

2 September 2005, 05:14 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Well, Johnny, the fact is....no YG or TT watch out there is really worth the money you pay for considering the amount of actual 18 K gold you get in return. You are paying for its ornamental and "bling" value, that's all. An SS is always better value for money by far. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 September 2005, 01:43 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	They are sweet, but I agree with Ed, I would want this one on the strap for sure!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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