Decision Day on DD36 or Trade For 40

[Daytonaman799]

I have to decide by sometime today. The options are as follows:

1) Trade my 6240 & 16600 plus 3k for a naked 228206 index motif dial
2)same trade as above plus 16k for new complete 228206
3) Trade my 6240 and my 118206 for a new unworn 228206 complete…no cash
4) just stay as I am

I have a mint 1181206 glacier blue Roman but have been hankering for a DD 40 but have been torn. I could trade a 6240 and a 16600 for a naked 228206 that needs polishing plus $3k. Or I could trade my 6240 plus my 118206 for a brand new unworn 228206. The other option is to do nothing. I have been burned by my impulses in the past and my head says do nothing while my heart says do another trade. I really don’t want to spend too much cash and I am on a wait list for other goodies including a fluted DD 40 but I honestly like the index motif dial more. I have to decide by end of play today. I am showing my 118206 as well as my Daytona in question as well as the bulk of my collection as it stands now. Please help the head vs heart.

[Little machines]

Your collection looks great from modern to vintage and PM /SS and also the diversity of quality time pieces. Just try to wear them and rotate those beautiful pieces on a daily basis !

[928ktgold]

I don’t get rid of the Daytona!

[whattahek]

oh wow what a collection

[travisb]

The collection looks great as it is and I would be hesitant to part with the Daytona.
If wanting to add a DD40 I'd trade or sell the DD36 and see if you're comfortable with the difference in price.

[White Collar Boy]

Please don’t trade your Daytona. Especially not under a time constraint.

Amazing collection.

[rmlovett1]

I’d trade others towards the DD40, but not the Daytona

[jgottsman11]

I feel like I can read your mind, but here’s what I’d do lol

Trade Daytona and 16600 for a new 228206 and still have a beautiful 36mm yellow gold in your collection. Then take your time selling the 36mm platinum and get something else that does it for you

Pm me how much you’re finding new 228206 for

[jb335]

Never rush, stay put for now.


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[JSCP]

don’t sell daytona, sell repeat subs/seadwellers/36mm platinum

avoid using cash

if not stay put

[Mystro]

The only bad decision is trading that Daytona. DD come and go.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Mystro

The only bad decision is trading that Daytona. DD come and go.

+1


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[1William]

Without understanding the value of the Daytona and the specifics of that model I am making a less than completely informed decision but here we go. Sit tight. I would not operate under the time table of do it today or don't do it. Plenty of watches out there to be purchased, traded for, just admired from afar. I have been down the same road as you before and I have learned when a decision is not clear or at least reasonable based on logic I wait until it is. Let us know what you decide and the time frame.

[CFR]

I'd go with your Option 3 (sell the 6240 and the 118206), but only if you feel like you have a clear head and aren't totally in love with the 6240 because that'd be the hardest one to replace. All the others are easy.

Reasons (which reflect my own preferences and not yours):

(1) Most Daytonas (including the 6240) are unattractive and uninspired to me. They do nothing for me when I look at them. I feel the same way about the Patek Nautilus/Aquanaut aesthetic.

(2) I like the 16600 SD and wouldn't part with it.

(3) Big fan of the 228206. Took me way, way too many years to finally pull the trigger. It's a nice watch!

[watchwatcher]

Whatever you do, don't trade the Daytona.

[PenDelicate]

I had no idea what a 6240 was, but saw that Daytona in the pictures and thought, "Wait, he's not proposing to get rid of a vintage Daytona, is he?"

[KatGirl]

That DD on your wrist is the right size, for you. Keep it! If you have to ask strangers, what you should do, don’t do anything! Wait until you have a clear idea of what you want. To everyone who says, “Don’t trade the Daytona!”, maybe, like me, he doesn’t care much for it….. I’d rather have a Speedy Pro.

Kat


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by travisb

The collection looks great as it is and I would be hesitant to part with the Daytona.
If wanting to add a DD40 I'd trade or sell the DD36 and see if you're comfortable with the difference in price.

Exact same

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Whatever you do, don't trade the Daytona.

Exact same

[jgottsman11]

All these Daytona lovers! I personally would ditch that thing so quick. They don't do anything for me, especially in that condition

[TwoToneHappy]

Ditch the watches you don’t wear and get the DD40 you want. If you don’t wear them what’s the point?

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by TwoToneHappy

Ditch the watches you don’t wear and get the DD40 you want. If you don’t wear them what’s the point?

Nowhere does he mention not wearing his watches. What’s YOUR point? I think he doesn’t care for the Roman Numeral dial on his DD36. I think 36 is the right size DD, for his wrist. He should trade it for another 36 DD, with stick markers.

Kat


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[Lew_Ashby]

Maybe it’s just me, but I’m having a difficult time understanding why one would consider selling/trading their 6240 for a Day-Date.

I must admit to being terribly biased towards chronographs.

[Daytonaman799]

Deal is dead….

[CFR]

Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Deal is dead….

Now you have more time to decide. Plenty more 228206's out there.

[BNA/LION]

Consolidate by selling a few Subs and keep one, same with GMT's and I'd move the 36mm YG DD. Send the 6240 to Michael to have the bracelet refinished and get it checked out. This is the best watch in your collection, IMHO. Save any extra money to put toward another watch and possibly sell another one if you notice it's not getting wrist time. Bringing the 6240 back to it's original glory would be my prime objective. Nice Collection and Best of Luck!

[Daytonaman799]

Much appreciated all!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Deal is dead….

Probably for the best. BTW, I like your DD. It looks great on your wrist. Admittedly, Daytonas aren’t my thing….

Kat


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[EvelynWaugh]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Probably for the best. BTW, I like your DD. It looks great on your wrist. Admittedly, Daytonas aren’t my thing….

Kat


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Agreed. The proportion and the fit of his DD36 is literally perfect for his wrist. Can easily pass as being both sporty and dressy.

[miamiclay]

Originally Posted by Daytonaman799

Deal is dead….

Good! (As a general matter, I am predisposed against “act NOW or else” proposals.)

While we’re here tho, can we see a nice close-up of what appears to be your lapis lazuli dial YG DD? (Or is that onyx?)