Daytona or BLRO

[airchitect]

So without getting into too much detail let’s just say I’m in a position to be offered a new black dial Daytona as a swap plus cash for my BLRO. And let’s assume that money is already spent. With the current investment, political, and social climate, which do you think would be the better buy? I’ve had the BLRO and I love it. I’ve also tried on the black Daytona which I liked much more than any other variant I’ve ever come across. But from a purely, s$&? hits the fan perspective (which is how most of us are viewing everything right now) which would you go with? Which has the better ability to be flipped or trade if need be? The obvious answer is the Daytona, yet the BLRO is more attainable for most....... And as stated, I enjoy them both.

[AnthonyA114]

Daytona.

[Bozack90]

as a BLRO owner, Daytona no contest.

[THC]

Keep the BLRO and buy toilet paper with the cash

[rmlovett1]

Would never buy, trade, etc...with that mindset. I don’t plan a watch buying/trading scenario for...least amount of money lost , if the sh** hits the fan etc...
Buy for enjoyment of the watch. I personally don’t look at this hobby/journey for investment, better than money in the bank, etc...
So I’d say get the watch you’ll enjoy most!
But to answer the question for your particular interest....Daytona

[brandrea]

I prefer to think of my watches as “throw away” money in the sense that if no one wanted a mechanical watch, and I couldn’t sell them, I’d be just fine owning them for pleasure

[socalwatchcollector]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I prefer to think of my watches as “throw away” money in the sense that if no one wanted a mechanical watch, and I couldn’t sell them, I’d be just fine owning them for pleasure

+1 keep the BLRO

[trippinjimmy]

I’m confused - are you saying someone’s offering to give you cash plus the Daytona for your blro, or the other way around?


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[Dougiebaby]

I too prefer the black Daytona over white. It is a wonderful watch. However, i actually prefer my BLNR over my Daytona as a every day wear. If I had to choose only one ... BLNR.

Having said that, I find the BLNR a better every day wear over BLRO because the colors of the BLRO are a bit “too colorful” whereas the BLNR is more understated.





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[watchmework]

You’d be able to flip either in a pinch very easily...but like others said, chose the one you would get the most enjoyment out of wearing.

That said, I much prefer the BLRO. It has the more useful complication, more comfortable bracelet, date function, more legible dial and I like the splash of color.

[Achtung6]

I agree with our friends here that say buying and owning these watches should be nothing more than a personal desire for a fine timepiece. I believe that unless you are a watch dealer then the timepieces are a personal piece of jewelry and not a commodity for trading. I’ve not bought a watch with the intent to sell it as you never know what a speculative market will do. And that’s all is. Speculation. Rolex in this case holds all the cards in terms of allocation. I cannot know what they will do and therefore wouldn’t buy a watch with an expectation of selling it for a certain amount. I only buy at retail and assume I’m never going to sell it. I have three sons so my watches already have their next owner. Just my two cents.


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[newu5er]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I prefer to think of my watches as “throw away” money in the sense that if no one wanted a mechanical watch, and I couldn’t sell them, I’d be just fine owning them for pleasure

I also think about watches this way.

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

I’m confused - are you saying someone’s offering to give you cash plus the Daytona for your blro, or the other way around?


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I’m being offered a black Daytona for BLRO plus some cash.

[HogwldFLTR]

Seems reasonable; I'd much prefer the Daytona. My favorite Rolex!!

[timepiecegentleman]

Daytona

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by Achtung6

I agree with our friends here that say buying and owning these watches should be nothing more than a personal desire for a fine timepiece. I believe that unless you are a watch dealer then the timepieces are a personal piece of jewelry and not a commodity for trading. I’ve not bought a watch with the intent to sell it as you never know what a speculative market will do. And that’s all is. Speculation. Rolex in this case holds all the cards in terms of allocation. I cannot know what they will do and therefore wouldn’t buy a watch with an expectation of selling it for a certain amount. I only buy at retail and assume I’m never going to sell it. I have three sons so my watches already have their next owner. Just my two cents.


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And I agree... my two small people will hopefully get my watches..... but in the current chaotic climate we are in, I’m wondering which is more liquid. I’m not a fan of leveraging and prefer my coin in the market, cash, or tangible property (ie real estate or even very specific watches). I also should’ve mentioned I have these guys too.....

[sgwatchguy]

Depends on how much cash but assume you’ve done your due diligence there.

Daytona.


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[goog53]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I prefer to think of my watches as “throw away” money in the sense that if no one wanted a mechanical watch, and I couldn’t sell them, I’d be just fine owning them for pleasure

I agree 1000%
And I am not picking on the guy who started the thread just speaking in general. Too many people buy watches and other luxury items overextending themselves and are now hitting the panic button.

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Depends on how much cash but assume you’ve done your due diligence there.

Daytona.


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Msrp Daytona vs msrp BLRO

[Kiddodoc]

That is a difficult decision. Being pragmatic=BLRO due to date, time zones functionality. Daytona=Cool, sexy but not as useful for everyday life.

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Msrp Daytona vs msrp BLRO

Daytona. You have the BLNR for GMT.


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[airchitect]

Originally Posted by goog53

I agree 1000%
And I am not picking on the guy who started the thread just speaking in general. Too many people buy watches and other luxury items overextending themselves and are now hitting the panic button.

I agree with this point too to an extent.... and we are all wired a little differently, but for me, I look at just about anything I buy that’s of any real cost/value with an eye towards its investment potential or potential longevity/reliability. I bought a Lexus suv because it’s a land cruiser and will go 350k miles, a pump “boom stick” (we aren’t supposed to talk about) because they don’t fail, a MacBook Pro 16 (incoming soon) because it will last 8yrs and I can run multiple OS on it, Klein screwdrivers because they’re phenomenal, only a handful of index funds/stocks/etf’s that are still ok right now and will recover nicely once the apocalypse is over......and Rolexes because I love them and they last. I think heavily about most purchases to insure they meet one of the above criteria. Just how I am wired.

[AK797]

White D then BLRO then black D.

[franktehtank]

If money is a concern, liquidate the BLRO now and put all the money into a rainy day fund. Don't buy the Daytona.

Either watch will be easy to liquidate in a crunch. You might not get top dollar quickly, but you'll be able to move it in a hurry if needed and get cash.

Since you need to ADD cash for the daytona, why not just keep the pepsi and store the cash away in a rainy day fund?

Now, since very infrequently on this forum we seem to talk about the WATCH itself, rather than just money, the BLRO is more to my taste.

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by franktehtank

If money is a concern, liquidate the BLRO now and put all the money into a rainy day fund. Don't buy the Daytona.

Either watch will be easy to liquidate in a crunch. You might not get top dollar quickly, but you'll be able to move it in a hurry if needed and get cash.

Since you need to ADD cash for the daytona, why not just keep the pepsi and store the cash away in a rainy day fund?

Now, since very infrequently on this forum we seem to talk about the WATCH itself, rather than just money, the BLRO is more to my taste.

That too is a solid point and a Pepsi gmt was always what I wanted. The only way Rolex could’ve made it better (for me) wouldve been to offer it on a oyster as it’s become mostly jewelry. I’ve also considered flipping it for a Tudor gmt because it reminds me so much more of the GMT’s I loved when I was a kid.....

[myc ritz]

I own both. When comparing the Daytona and BLRO off the wrist, the Daytona wins. Also, the Daytona is slightly more comfortable. That being said, the BLRO is a daily and if I could only wear one it would be the BLRO.

[MariettaMike]

As a Daytona and GMTII owner (both new models) I favor the GMTII over Daytona for several reasons: GMTII has a date feature, displays two time zones and is easier to tell time without my bifocals. It also does not scratch like the Daytona. I use the Daytona's cosmograph infrequently. (As a side: I favor my submariners SS bracelet over the Daytona's shiny bracelet).

Don't get me wrong, the Daytona is a beautiful timepiece, I just favor the GMTII over the Daytona.


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[Mandy01]

Originally Posted by Achtung6

I agree with our friends here that say buying and owning these watches should be nothing more than a personal desire for a fine timepiece. I believe that unless you are a watch dealer then the timepieces are a personal piece of jewelry and not a commodity for trading. I’ve not bought a watch with the intent to sell it as you never know what a speculative market will do. And that’s all is. Speculation. Rolex in this case holds all the cards in terms of allocation. I cannot know what they will do and therefore wouldn’t buy a watch with an expectation of selling it for a certain amount. I only buy at retail and assume I’m never going to sell it. I have three sons so my watches already have their next owner. Just my two cents.


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Good insight, buy what you can afford and enjoy it.

[Monty22]

Originally Posted by Richris1

Would never buy, trade, etc...with that mindset. I don’t plan a watch buying/trading scenario for...least amount of money lost , if the sh** hits the fan etc...
Buy for enjoyment of the watch. I personally don’t look at this hobby/journey for investment, better than money in the bank, etc...
So I’d say get the watch you’ll enjoy most!
But to answer the question for your particular interest....Daytona

+1


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[Phooi]

Originally Posted by airchitect

Msrp Daytona vs msrp BLRO

Originally Posted by airchitect

I’m being offered a black Daytona for BLRO plus some cash.

So is it MSRP Daytona = MSRP BLRO + bridge cash?

If so, that is close call depending on (what you can get in the secondary market for your BLRO + bridge cash) - (your resale price of the blk Daytona in the secondary market). Also, do you have the bridge cash to burn given the current environment. If not, hang on to the cash.

Originally Posted by airchitect

That too is a solid point and a Pepsi gmt was always what I wanted. The only way Rolex could’ve made it better (for me) wouldve been to offer it on a oyster as it’s become mostly jewelry. I’ve also considered flipping it for a Tudor gmt because it reminds me so much more of the GMT’s I loved when I was a kid.....

I have a BB GMT and prefer it over the BLRO for exactly that reason. It feels like an updated version of the old Pepsi and it definitely has that tool watch appeal. So that is a great option as well.