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simonbygrave · 1 August 2008, 12:03 PM

Hi there,

Want to get a Daytona but with the premiums at the moment it's looking a better bet to buy the WG version. Am in Singapore and prices are approx SGD18 for SS and SGD35 for WG.

I realise that the market for SS is high hence the premium. Any ideas of the prices in US for SS?

Does anybody have any opinion on whether the WG is a good buy or will value drop quickly?

Any advice welcome. Thanks.

simonbygrave · 1 August 2008, 03:11 PM

By the way, prices were in thousands of course.

danielillo · 1 August 2008, 09:06 PM

I think SS is $9200

Daniel.

clbcpa · 1 August 2008, 10:32 PM

I have owned both pieces(Currently, I just own stainless). I sold the WG because I found that I never wore it because I was afraid of damaging it. Also, at 220gm it is a great deal heavier. Current market for a new stainless in the US is 11-12k unless you can wait and get it for the 9200 retail.

Skip Greenwade · 2 August 2008, 05:40 AM

I bought my Daytona (WG, black leather strap) because I wanted the meteorite face. I have never regretted that decision, but think the SS Daytona is a helluva reugged, good-looking watch.

I paid about 15K for my watch from a grey dealer here in Houston. Factor in +/- $5K for the meteorite and it really wasn't any more than a SS selling at the current going rate

Best,
Skip

aelvin · 3 August 2008, 12:10 PM

shop around in Singapore, the WG version should be around S$31K and the SS S$17K.

simonbygrave · 3 August 2008, 07:00 PM

Thanks for the advice. Got the black face SS in the end. Very happy with it. Cheers.

Sharo · 28 August 2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by simonbygrave

Thanks for the advice. Got the black face SS in the end. Very happy with it. Cheers.

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Where did u get this in Spore? Any tips? cheers

chc4au · 30 August 2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonbygrave

Hi there,

Want to get a Daytona but with the premiums at the moment it's looking a better bet to buy the WG version. Am in Singapore and prices are approx SGD18 for SS and SGD35 for WG.

I realise that the market for SS is high hence the premium. Any ideas of the prices in US for SS?

Does anybody have any opinion on whether the WG is a good buy or will value drop quickly?

Any advice welcome. Thanks.

I had a black stainless and sold it to help fund a WG Silver face. I could not read the black face easily.

MITS · 30 August 2008, 12:23 AM

I read somewhere that the WG alloy needs whitening with rhodium plating every some years or so. Is that true? If it is then it is something to think about...

Lol-x · 30 August 2008, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MITS

I read somewhere that the WG alloy needs whitening with rhodium plating every some years or so. Is that true? If it is then it is something to think about...

That is a bad rumour that is totally untrue in every sense.

Rolex white gold has 'NO PLATING'

FXSTS · 12 September 2008, 06:27 AM

MSRP is $9200 US

GMTJOHNNY · 12 September 2008, 12:41 PM

I have pondered this one as well.
To me, polished SS looks like WG so I tend to go for SS and don't have to worry about it.
I never really got WHY Rolex would put SS next to WG when they look so similar.
It is like having YG outter links with POLISHED BRASS center links on the Day Date....Imagine that!....oh the horror!!

sawhornsoff · 18 September 2008, 11:18 AM

Get a new SS Daytona at MSRP and you have a watch with increased value as you walk out the door. Walk out with a WG Daytona and you lost money if you paid MSRP. I do want a Meteorite one someday though.

ashu2289 · 19 September 2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sawhornsoff

Get a new SS Daytona at MSRP and you have a watch with increased value as you walk out the door. Walk out with a WG Daytona and you lost money if you paid MSRP. I do want a Meteorite one someday though.

In Asia, it is hard to get SS Daytona at MSRP as the AD's themselves sell them at premium prices

golfball123 · 19 September 2008, 05:59 PM

get the WG as i tried it on before n the feel n weight is way ahead... n also the dial is diff...

oztimelord · 20 September 2008, 07:39 PM

I'm fortunate enough to own both. To be honest I still think the WG gold with the black arabic dial is one of the hottest watches on earth.

Both make a statement but in a different way. The SS is conservative and stylish. The WG version raises the bar and temperature

Cases are also different with the WG more elaborate in my view.

sawhornsoff · 21 September 2008, 02:21 AM

One way to get a new SS Daytona without the premium is to have a friend that is a Rolex AD. Most ADs want to make sure you are not going to flip the watch for profit so they like to know who they are dealing with.

I really like the meteorite dial on the WG Daytona.

astcell · 19 October 2008, 01:22 AM

I have dibs on a Black face SS Daytona, hmmmm doing research now.....

LAXROLEX · 23 October 2008, 04:05 AM

Id pay a couple of thousand more and buy the white gold daytona

marke · 23 October 2008, 06:38 AM

i love my daytona to bits, i waited long enough for it, the best part was havin the WG face put into the stainless steel watch.

I am due to get another daytona witht he new clasp next month, so i am gettin very excited,

i have waited and will only pay normal retail price

marke

rpryan55 · 23 October 2008, 11:12 PM

White gold scratches easily. That said, so does stainless. My favorite Rolex in the whole world is the White Gold Daytona with Meteorite dial on a black leather strap - too cool - but I think the SS is the way to go. It is iconic, speaks volumes to other WISs, and, by the way, works pretty well....

(although I just noticed this is a very old thread, so my advice, like the things I tell my wife, will go unheard...)

unclesallie · 3 November 2008, 08:43 AM

don't like the daytona's period. so, if i had to choose, i get the stainless steel, likely has better resale value just like the ss sub date. good luck!

bewithabob · 3 May 2009, 08:39 AM

get this one.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267

handdoc · 23 May 2009, 11:31 AM

i chose the WG 116509 silver dial...no comparison to the SS

mastercool · 25 May 2009, 11:54 AM

i have a 2007 rolex daytona and i honestly think its one of the nicest watches ever made.

However, due to mortgage payments and whatnot, it seems i may have to put mine up on ebay or perhaps on here :(

Might have to downgrade to a submariner or so, which is still a very nice watch.

Blueoctopus007 · 14 August 2009, 11:52 AM

The hunt is still on for a SS Daytona.

AhSiahKia · 4 September 2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sawhornsoff

Get a new SS Daytona at MSRP and you have a watch with increased value as you walk out the door. Walk out with a WG Daytona and you lost money if you paid MSRP.

This is most true. Also, my AD advised if you could pick either SS or WG Daytona, pick the former as the latter will always still be around...

1 August 2008, 12:03 PM	#1
simonbygrave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Daytona SS or WG - advice? Hi there, Want to get a Daytona but with the premiums at the moment it's looking a better bet to buy the WG version. Am in Singapore and prices are approx SGD18 for SS and SGD35 for WG. I realise that the market for SS is high hence the premium. Any ideas of the prices in US for SS? Does anybody have any opinion on whether the WG is a good buy or will value drop quickly? Any advice welcome. Thanks.

1 August 2008, 10:32 PM	#4
clbcpa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Carey Location: georgia Watch: 5508 Posts: 740	I have owned both pieces(Currently, I just own stainless). I sold the WG because I found that I never wore it because I was afraid of damaging it. Also, at 220gm it is a great deal heavier. Current market for a new stainless in the US is 11-12k unless you can wait and get it for the 9200 retail. __________________

12 September 2008, 12:41 PM	#13
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I have pondered this one as well. To me, polished SS looks like WG so I tend to go for SS and don't have to worry about it. I never really got WHY Rolex would put SS next to WG when they look so similar. It is like having YG outter links with POLISHED BRASS center links on the Day Date....Imagine that!....oh the horror!! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

20 September 2008, 07:39 PM	#17
oztimelord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rene Location: Australia Watch: PN 6241 Daytona Posts: 466	Buy what grabs you I'm fortunate enough to own both. To be honest I still think the WG gold with the black arabic dial is one of the hottest watches on earth. Both make a statement but in a different way. The SS is conservative and stylish. The WG version raises the bar and temperature Cases are also different with the WG more elaborate in my view. __________________ Regards Rene PN 6241, 6239, 6263, 16520, 116509, 116520

19 October 2008, 01:22 AM	#19
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I have dibs on a Black face SS Daytona, hmmmm doing research now..... __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

1 August 2008, 03:11 PM	#2
simonbygrave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	By the way, prices were in thousands of course.

1 August 2008, 09:06 PM	#3
danielillo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Daniel Location: Spain Watch: Rolex Posts: 74	I think SS is $9200 Daniel.

2 August 2008, 05:40 AM	#5
Skip Greenwade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Watch: Too Many to List! Posts: 201	I bought my Daytona (WG, black leather strap) because I wanted the meteorite face. I have never regretted that decision, but think the SS Daytona is a helluva reugged, good-looking watch. I paid about 15K for my watch from a grey dealer here in Houston. Factor in +/- $5K for the meteorite and it really wasn't any more than a SS selling at the current going rate Best, Skip

3 August 2008, 12:10 PM	#6
aelvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Aelvin Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 330	shop around in Singapore, the WG version should be around S$31K and the SS S$17K.

3 August 2008, 07:00 PM	#7
simonbygrave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 3	Thanks for the advice. Got the black face SS in the end. Very happy with it. Cheers.

30 August 2008, 12:23 AM	#10
MITS Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 75	I read somewhere that the WG alloy needs whitening with rhodium plating every some years or so. Is that true? If it is then it is something to think about...

12 September 2008, 06:27 AM	#12
FXSTS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Watch: Rolex of course Posts: 28	MSRP is $9200 US

18 September 2008, 11:18 AM	#14
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 507	Get a new SS Daytona at MSRP and you have a watch with increased value as you walk out the door. Walk out with a WG Daytona and you lost money if you paid MSRP. I do want a Meteorite one someday though.

19 September 2008, 05:59 PM	#16
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	get the WG as i tried it on before n the feel n weight is way ahead... n also the dial is diff...

21 September 2008, 02:21 AM	#18
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 507	One way to get a new SS Daytona without the premium is to have a friend that is a Rolex AD. Most ADs want to make sure you are not going to flip the watch for profit so they like to know who they are dealing with. I really like the meteorite dial on the WG Daytona.

23 October 2008, 04:05 AM	#20
LAXROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: robert marin Location: los angeles,ca Watch: rolex Posts: 7	Id pay a couple of thousand more and buy the white gold daytona

23 October 2008, 06:38 AM	#21
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	i love my daytona to bits, i waited long enough for it, the best part was havin the WG face put into the stainless steel watch. I am due to get another daytona witht he new clasp next month, so i am gettin very excited, i have waited and will only pay normal retail price marke

23 October 2008, 11:12 PM	#22
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	White gold scratches easily. That said, so does stainless. My favorite Rolex in the whole world is the White Gold Daytona with Meteorite dial on a black leather strap - too cool - but I think the SS is the way to go. It is iconic, speaks volumes to other WISs, and, by the way, works pretty well.... (although I just noticed this is a very old thread, so my advice, like the things I tell my wife, will go unheard...) __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein Last edited by rpryan55; 23 October 2008 at 11:14 PM.. Reason: Just noticed the date of the OP

3 November 2008, 08:43 AM	#23
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	don't like the daytona's period. so, if i had to choose, i get the stainless steel, likely has better resale value just like the ss sub date. good luck!

3 May 2009, 08:39 AM	#24
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	get this one. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=34267 __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

23 May 2009, 11:31 AM	#25
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	i chose the WG 116509 silver dial...no comparison to the SS

25 May 2009, 11:54 AM	#26
mastercool Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wpg Posts: 16	i have a 2007 rolex daytona and i honestly think its one of the nicest watches ever made. However, due to mortgage payments and whatnot, it seems i may have to put mine up on ebay or perhaps on here :( Might have to downgrade to a submariner or so, which is still a very nice watch.

14 August 2009, 11:52 AM	#27
Blueoctopus007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 163	The hunt is still on for a SS Daytona.

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