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wantonebad · 3 March 2012, 06:20 AM

I just sold my Daytona to my brother in law, I loved it but I was wearing it less and less. Not to beat a dead horse but I didn't wear it a lot because it has no date function and I almost never used it's chronometer complications so i decided to part with it. My brother in law has always coveted it so I cut him a GREAT deal.

So what should i do next? I'm down to just one Rolex, I've been looking for a new beater for a while, but now I'm also looking for a new Rolex, any thoughts for me?

Suggest away!!

Rookhawk · 3 March 2012, 06:25 AM

wantonebad,

I have a couple fun choice for you:

1. An old-school GMT Pepsi/Coke (used)
2. A new 116610LV "Hulk"
3. A new DSSD
4. A used 16600 Sea-Dweller

I think those 4 choices have a lot of "fun" factor and certainly will maintain their value should you wish to jettison the watch later.

wantonebad · 3 March 2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rookhawk

wantonebad,

I have a couple fun choice for you:

1. An old-school GMT Pepsi/Coke (used)
2. A new 116610LV "Hulk"
3. A new DSSD
4. A used 16600 Sea-Dweller

I think those 4 choices have a lot of "fun" factor and certainly will maintain their value should you wish to jettison the watch later.

I like your number 1!!

sub2004 · 3 March 2012, 06:25 AM

As you already have a TT Sub, go for either a Sub C or GMT II C in steel.

azguy · 3 March 2012, 06:29 AM

With that sub you need a GMT, coke or pepsi, your choice

but I'll tell you what you will wear it

GMTdial.JPG

T.S.Eliot · 3 March 2012, 06:28 AM

I would get me a Daytona

date or no date, it is one of the most beautiful watches Rolex ever made.

I'm saying this because I parted with 2 already and can't get over not having one.

horseco · 3 March 2012, 06:31 AM

not my pic
Used 116234 DateJust can be had used for between $4,500-5,000

WhatTheDeuce · 3 March 2012, 07:15 AM

A little Pepsi to whet your appetite,,,

EchoBlueUK · 3 March 2012, 08:36 AM

Go big...go dssd.

B. Doggy · 3 March 2012, 08:50 AM

Panerai!

SS Oyster · 3 March 2012, 10:06 AM

I'd recommend either a Pepsi GMT II or 16610 LV (get a black bezel insert - makes two watches or one).

dddrees · 5 March 2012, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I'd recommend either a Pepsi GMT II or 16610 LV (get a black bezel insert - makes two watches or one).

These two get my vote.

snaggle · 3 March 2012, 10:09 AM

I would look into the DateJust II in SS. Real beautys and many different dial combo's!

nim · 3 March 2012, 10:55 AM

i would have kept the daytona
date or no date, the daytona is a classic

kilyung · 3 March 2012, 10:59 AM

14060M beater

wantonebad · 3 March 2012, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

Go big...go dssd.

I love the concept of the DSSD, I hate how thick it is, I wish I liked it, my life would be so much easier!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Panerai!

I Love the look of most Panerai's but their movements and workmanship just aren't worth their asking price IMHO. At half the price, most would still be over priced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I'd recommend either a Pepsi GMT II or 16610 LV (get a black bezel insert - makes two watches or one).

I like your suggestion!

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaggle

I would look into the DateJust II in SS. Real beautys and many different dial combo's!

I love this model, I just wish there was a bigger version.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nim

i would have kept the daytona
date or no date, the daytona is a classic

I know, there is a character flaw in my personality to allow it to leave my collection, but it’s not for everyone. I owned it, I loved it, and when I was ready to move on, it was time to move on. Once you get over the fact that you owned a sought after hard to get Rolex you need to be realistic about its use in your collection. That's just what I did. I don't blame anyone for chastising me, if I didn't own one I would probably do the same thing.

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Originally Posted by kilyung

14060M beater

Your are a smart cookie!

landroverking · 4 March 2012, 08:40 AM

Way too many folks buy the Daytona or for that matter a chronograph of any brand that don't need or never use the chronograph. You are wise to move on.

Oldwilsonian · 4 March 2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

Way too many folks buy the Daytona or for that matter a chronograph of any brand that don't need or never use the chronograph. You are wise to move on.

That rationale can be used for other models too - how many dive watches actually see real dive time? How many dual time zone watches are actually utilised? No doubt some do, but not the vast majority.

I really don't use my chronographs for their intended purpose but I enjoy their aesthetics - for that reason alone they are worth owning/enjoying IMO.

Ultimately it is all individual taste,

nim · 4 March 2012, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldwilsonian

That rationale can be used for other models too - how many dive watches actually see real dive time? How many dual time zone watches are actually utilised? No doubt some do, but not the vast majority.

I really don't use my chronographs for their intended purpose but I enjoy their aesthetics - for that reason alone they are worth owning/enjoying IMO.

Ultimately it is all individual taste,

x2

spider boy · 5 March 2012, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nim

x2

boogiebot · 4 March 2012, 09:53 AM

easy what about a YG GMT 2C???

MoBe · 4 March 2012, 10:30 AM

Get yourself a nice 16610 LV.

3 March 2012, 06:20 AM	#1
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Just sold my Daytona... I just sold my Daytona to my brother in law, I loved it but I was wearing it less and less. Not to beat a dead horse but I didn't wear it a lot because it has no date function and I almost never used it's chronometer complications so i decided to part with it. My brother in law has always coveted it so I cut him a GREAT deal. So what should i do next? I'm down to just one Rolex, I've been looking for a new beater for a while, but now I'm also looking for a new Rolex, any thoughts for me? Suggest away!! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

3 March 2012, 06:28 AM	#6
T.S.Eliot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: K Location: KSA Watch: aholic Posts: 1,499	I would get me a Daytona date or no date, it is one of the most beautiful watches Rolex ever made. I'm saying this because I parted with 2 already and can't get over not having one. __________________ "Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, / Forgot the cry of gulls, and the deep seas swell / And the profit and loss. / A current under sea / Picked his bones in whispers. / As he rose and fell / He passed the stages of his age and youth / Entering the whirlpool. / Gentile or Jew / O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, / Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you." Cheers, K

3 March 2012, 07:15 AM	#8
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	A little Pepsi to whet your appetite,,, __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

3 March 2012, 08:50 AM	#10
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Panerai! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 March 2012, 06:25 AM	#2
Rookhawk "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Illinois Watch: Blue Sub TwoTone Posts: 130	wantonebad, I have a couple fun choice for you: 1. An old-school GMT Pepsi/Coke (used) 2. A new 116610LV "Hulk" 3. A new DSSD 4. A used 16600 Sea-Dweller I think those 4 choices have a lot of "fun" factor and certainly will maintain their value should you wish to jettison the watch later.

3 March 2012, 06:25 AM	#4
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	As you already have a TT Sub, go for either a Sub C or GMT II C in steel.

3 March 2012, 06:29 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	With that sub you need a GMT, coke or pepsi, your choice but I'll tell you what you will wear it GMTdial.JPG

3 March 2012, 06:31 AM	#7
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,425	not my pic Used 116234 DateJust can be had used for between $4,500-5,000

3 March 2012, 08:36 AM	#9
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Go big...go dssd.

3 March 2012, 10:06 AM	#11
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,202	I'd recommend either a Pepsi GMT II or 16610 LV (get a black bezel insert - makes two watches or one).

3 March 2012, 10:09 AM	#13
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	I would look into the DateJust II in SS. Real beautys and many different dial combo's!

3 March 2012, 10:55 AM	#14
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	i would have kept the daytona date or no date, the daytona is a classic

3 March 2012, 10:59 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	14060M beater

4 March 2012, 08:40 AM	#17
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Way too many folks buy the Daytona or for that matter a chronograph of any brand that don't need or never use the chronograph. You are wise to move on.

4 March 2012, 09:53 AM	#21
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	easy what about a YG GMT 2C???

4 March 2012, 10:30 AM	#22
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Get yourself a nice 16610 LV.

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