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mukuld · 30 November 2014, 03:56 PM

Hello All,

A local AD has a Daytona cosmograph (black dial and white dial) for sale (brand new) and im just wondering if its really a coveted (collectors) item any more..

Sorry if i sounded noobish.. but I was just reading through so much info on the internet and to find one here in India just surprises me !

Thanks guys..

M

rolex_DateJust · 30 November 2014, 04:04 PM

No they are not collectors watches... The only collector watches are the vintage Paul new mans which are quite pricey.

sturgeon123456 · 30 November 2014, 04:09 PM

They may be one day....who knows? They are still in demand and an amazing watch. If you like.....BUY IT!!!!!

luvsub · 30 November 2014, 04:16 PM

Buy the watch you like to wear everyday.

zama · 30 November 2014, 04:24 PM

Dont buy it for collectors sake buy it because you want this lovely timepiece, if something else calls out more then go with that.

jack81 · 30 November 2014, 04:35 PM

If you want collector item go vintage. Daytona is great piece but certainly not rare.

landroverking · 1 December 2014, 01:25 AM

Any vintage Daytona is collectable, not just the PN dail models.
As for the current model who knows how long it will take it before collectable.
There are tons and tons out there.
The Zenith model Daytona will be collectable long before the current model, but that too is years away.

Im Lauf der Zeit · 1 December 2014, 01:45 AM

Get it if you like it but like the vast majority of modern Rolex it is in no way collectible. The "coveted" quality you refer to is more related to what was once pretend scarcity.

Speed · 1 December 2014, 03:33 AM

So what do you think?

Do you like the watch on its own merits?

Racerdj · 1 December 2014, 03:57 AM

Welcome to the forum and forget the collectability of the Daytona. They can be a little difficult to find but not scarce by any means. They are very good looking IMO.

watchwatcher · 1 December 2014, 06:58 AM

It's a great watch. I find the dial mesmerizing-especially those found in the precious metals...I can get lost for hours in one.

That said, it's not for everyone. Plenty of haters even right here on TRF. Collectable in the sense of rarity or scarcity? Nah...but a good watch to have in a collection? Absolutely-my opinion anyway.

tkerrmd · 1 December 2014, 07:20 AM

Well they are not rare, but you had a rare opportunity to see and compare them both at the same time, my kinda dealer!

Rolex addict · 1 December 2014, 08:02 AM

Not rare at all. My local AD is able to get the black and white face with no issues.

Bruin Watch · 1 December 2014, 08:06 AM

Agree with others... modern models are not rare any longer, but a great watch to own and wear. Super comfortable on the wrist!

regnant · 1 December 2014, 10:38 PM

Unless Rolex decides to discontinue the production of the 40MM DAYTONA and replace it with DAYTONA II which we less likely see this happen any of the watches you talk about in the store will be collectors item

iazrollie · 1 December 2014, 11:19 PM

It probably has the highest residual value of any current day Rolex. But, it is not collectable.

mukuld · 2 December 2014, 12:33 AM

Thank you for your replies guys..

The watch looks AMAZING ! Esp the black dial.

I just bought a GMT Master ii last month and this month am buying my wife a datejust... So itll be some time in 2015 before i think about getting it!

Cheers !

30 November 2014, 03:56 PM	#1
mukuld "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2	Thoughts on the Daytona Cosmograph Hello All, A local AD has a Daytona cosmograph (black dial and white dial) for sale (brand new) and im just wondering if its really a coveted (collectors) item any more.. Sorry if i sounded noobish.. but I was just reading through so much info on the internet and to find one here in India just surprises me ! Thanks guys.. M

30 November 2014, 04:04 PM	#2
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	No they are not collectors watches... The only collector watches are the vintage Paul new mans which are quite pricey. __________________ ♛ 126610LV ♛ 16220 Salmon ♛ 126713GRNR ♛ 18238 Ω Speedmaster Moonwatch

30 November 2014, 04:24 PM	#5
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Dont buy it for collectors sake buy it because you want this lovely timepiece, if something else calls out more then go with that. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

1 December 2014, 03:57 AM	#10
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Welcome to the forum and forget the collectability of the Daytona. They can be a little difficult to find but not scarce by any means. They are very good looking IMO. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

1 December 2014, 10:38 PM	#15
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Unless Rolex decides to discontinue the production of the 40MM DAYTONA and replace it with DAYTONA II which we less likely see this happen any of the watches you talk about in the store will be collectors item __________________

30 November 2014, 04:09 PM	#3
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	They may be one day....who knows? They are still in demand and an amazing watch. If you like.....BUY IT!!!!!

30 November 2014, 04:16 PM	#4
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,221	Buy the watch you like to wear everyday.

30 November 2014, 04:35 PM	#6
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	If you want collector item go vintage. Daytona is great piece but certainly not rare.

1 December 2014, 01:25 AM	#7
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Any vintage Daytona is collectable, not just the PN dail models. As for the current model who knows how long it will take it before collectable. There are tons and tons out there. The Zenith model Daytona will be collectable long before the current model, but that too is years away.

1 December 2014, 01:45 AM	#8
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	Get it if you like it but like the vast majority of modern Rolex it is in no way collectible. The "coveted" quality you refer to is more related to what was once pretend scarcity.

1 December 2014, 03:33 AM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	So what do you think? Do you like the watch on its own merits?

1 December 2014, 06:58 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,935	It's a great watch. I find the dial mesmerizing-especially those found in the precious metals...I can get lost for hours in one. That said, it's not for everyone. Plenty of haters even right here on TRF. Collectable in the sense of rarity or scarcity? Nah...but a good watch to have in a collection? Absolutely-my opinion anyway.

1 December 2014, 07:20 AM	#12
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Well they are not rare, but you had a rare opportunity to see and compare them both at the same time, my kinda dealer!

1 December 2014, 08:02 AM	#13
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Not rare at all. My local AD is able to get the black and white face with no issues.

1 December 2014, 08:06 AM	#14
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Agree with others... modern models are not rare any longer, but a great watch to own and wear. Super comfortable on the wrist!

1 December 2014, 11:19 PM	#16
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	It probably has the highest residual value of any current day Rolex. But, it is not collectable. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

2 December 2014, 12:33 AM	#17
mukuld "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2	Thank you for your replies guys.. The watch looks AMAZING ! Esp the black dial. I just bought a GMT Master ii last month and this month am buying my wife a datejust... So itll be some time in 2015 before i think about getting it! Cheers !

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