Is Daytona worth premium??

[azn022785]

I got an offer from a guy that he's AD is holding a LNIB Z series white dial daytona and he told me AD asking price is 10500 out the door.
How can AD sell it above MSRP this is such a bs.

I think even though it is above MSRP it is still cheaper than the market price or on ebay. Should I get it?? I know for sure if I buy a Daytona I have to pay premium because I don't have any relationship with AD. But with 10500, I can buy 2 rolex.

Is Daytona worth 2 Rolex(Sub, GMT, or Exp)???

Also even though I want to buy it I have drive to LA from SF. I'm not so sure if I should buy it or not. Let me know how you guys feel about this.

[supra2nv]

Originally Posted by azn022785

I got an offer from a guy that he's AD is holding a LNIB Z series white dial daytona and he told me AD asking price is 10500 out the door.
How can AD sell it above MSRP this is such a bs.

I think even though it is above MSRP it is still cheaper than the market price or on ebay. Should I get it?? I know for sure if I buy a Daytona I have to pay premium because I don't have any relationship with AD. But with 10500, I can buy 2 rolex.

Is Daytona worth 2 Rolex(Sub, GMT, or Exp)???

Also even though I want to buy it I have drive to LA from SF. I'm not so sure if I should buy it or not. Let me know how you guys feel about this.

thats a very good price bro.

[roadcarver]

Only worth it if you think its worth it. Others pay much a higher premium for it.

Like supra2nv has mentioned, that is a fairly decent price.

[YuppieKid]

Originally Posted by supra2nv

thats a very good price bro.

Go for it. You only live once (I think).

[chevycorvette]

i think this is a good deal. i am new to this exotic timepiece. but $10500 for a white dial daytona.

pretty sure a lot of people would pay for this price.

[Ronnie Rolex]

I was on the waiting list at an AD for $10,500. I had to put down a refundable $1,000 deposit too.

[supra2nv]

Originally Posted by azn022785

I got an offer from a guy that he's AD is holding a LNIB Z series white dial daytona and he told me AD asking price is 10500 out the door.
How can AD sell it above MSRP this is such a bs.

I think even though it is above MSRP it is still cheaper than the market price or on ebay. Should I get it?? I know for sure if I buy a Daytona I have to pay premium because I don't have any relationship with AD. But with 10500, I can buy 2 rolex.

Is Daytona worth 2 Rolex(Sub, GMT, or Exp)???

Also even though I want to buy it I have drive to LA from SF. I'm not so sure if I should buy it or not. Let me know how you guys feel about this.

one more thing, I kinda of do not agree with everyone's beef about paying more than msrp. msrp and market are two different things. if things should not sell for over msrp because msrp is the "correct' price, then none of us should be trying to get any of the watches at under msrp. if msrp was a dollar, does not mean the watch is worth a dollar. it's worth what someone is willing to pay. at $7900, the watch is truly underpriced. just my two cents.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I would go for it!

After all, a current price increase might let the SS Daytona hit the 10 K mark, so why not just treat yourself now? You only live once!

Besides that, I paid nearly the same price if you convert the Danish Kroner currency to US Dollars! The DKR MSRP is 54,600, and I paid MSRP, but due to high VAT and taxes, Denmark is among the most expencise places in the world to buy an SS Daytona

[BiG JeEzY]

I say go for it as well!!

The drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles is about 6 hours. On the drive back, you can time each and every second with your brand new Daytona on your wrist. That sounds so rewarding doesn't it?

You only live once, I say its worth it too.

Future price increases have led many to predict that the Daytona will soon cost $10,000 and thats AT MSRP. That does not factor in the premiums and the mark ups. So, if you wait, you will very likely pay much more than the AD is currently asking for.

[leopardprey]

no

[BiG JeEzY]

Originally Posted by leopardprey

no

Well if youre factoring in the desirability of the watch and the fact that it is still a difficult find, I think it is.

Its like asking, do you think a Double Red Sea Dweller is worth $20,000 or so nowadays?

[walds11]

$10,500 is over MSRP, but a good price considering the current market values.

[leopardprey]

Not when others are paying MSRP for it. I personally would never pay over MSRP for any watch. It is just a watch, when it all comes down to it.

[ohsixx]

I would probably go for it if available to me.

[Rudy1000]

I would ask detailed questions about the condition...
if no dings, scratches, etc.....I'd go for it.
That premium is lower than any on ebay and it's worth it to avoid the
hassle of dealing with the ADs.

[Robb]

I would wait to get one at msrp!!!

[veilstylez]

Yeah thats tuff. I turned it down I want one at MSRP, and im waiting for one and its going to be worth the wait. But if you want it its yours

BTW its BNIB not LNIB. The warranty is not dated yet untill someone picks it up.



with $10,500 plus $700 I can get you a new SS YM and a new Sub date. OR for $1000 less you can have my Z YM and my D subdate.

[leopardprey]

For $10,500 you could get a new GMT II Ceramic, and still have $4500 left over which would pay for a really nice two week vacation including airfare and nice hotel to just about anywhere in Asia. Hmmm, a Rolex watch or a Rolex Watch combined with an overseas trip to test the watch out?

[supra2nv]

still not a daytona lol

[RolexSoFla]

Originally Posted by supra2nv

still not a daytona lol

I agree.

[supra2nv]

Originally Posted by RolexSoFla

I agree.

:)

i have wanted this watch since i was 10. i am 33 now and have 3 of them....almost have a fetish lol

I personally would buy the watch hes talking about...better tan waiting, plus price goes up every year.

[txrob779]

I have not spoke out before on this issue. I will paint a picture or use an analogy.

I like plain simple but high end American made guitars as a pro musician, Gibson, Fender, Martin. All branded and instantly recognized.
I like British made all tube Marshall amplifiers, classic tone and moster sound and instantly recognized.
I like my Rolex's, Omegas and Tags simple.
The Rolex's I wear have the cyclops, again instantly recognized.

I don't care for cronograph watches, don't have a use for them and they can eventually become problematic IMO. I would rather have 2 other Rolex's for the beating of looking for and dealing with a Daytona and the price I have to pay......my 2 cents.

[JPP]

No

Don't underwrite this corrupt and essentially wrong market by paying over the retail price.

It is unjustifiable in my opinion.

The more people refuse to engage in this dubious practice the more likely the whole ludicrous Daytona issue will deflate and go away as it should have done for the past 15 years. The Daytona is like a stain on the Rolex name if you ask me.

[watchnut]

Originally Posted by JPP

No

Don't underwrite this corrupt and essentially wrong market by paying over the retail price.

It is unjustifiable in my opinion.

The more people refuse to engage in this dubious practice the more likely the whole ludicrous Daytona issue will deflate and go away as it should have done for the past 15 years. The Daytona is like a stain on the Rolex name if you ask me.

So from your somewhat vague statement, I would take that as a definite NO?!

[Triple Black 88]

I say go for it. I don't care if you could get 10 Rolex's for the price of this one Daytona. If that's what you have your heart set on, don't hesitate. If your caught up in some sort of hype, stay away!!!
Seems like an easy decision to me.

[RolexSoFla]

Originally Posted by JPP

............The more people refuse to engage in this dubious practice the more likely the whole ludicrous Daytona issue will deflate and go away as it should have done for the past 15 years.

That's not going to happen.

Originally Posted by JPP

The Daytona is like a stain on the Rolex name if you ask me.

It is quite the opposite and possibly Rolex's flagship model hence its following.

[Moose]

Originally Posted by JPP

No

Don't underwrite this corrupt and essentially wrong market by paying over the retail price.

It is unjustifiable in my opinion.

The more people refuse to engage in this dubious practice the more likely the whole ludicrous Daytona issue will deflate and go away as it should have done for the past 15 years. The Daytona is like a stain on the Rolex name if you ask me.

Can't stop the free market. Trying to convince people to not pay what they are willing to pay will not solve a thing. "Daytona People" make up such a small cross section of the Rolex buying commuity. This watch is not a stain on the Rolex name. It is a limited and unique offering for those that appreciate the watch and don't want to see 3 other people they work with wearing the same watch.

[Blue Bull]

It keeps its value,even if you pay more than MRSP.

[chemist]

Originally Posted by azn022785

I got an offer from a guy that he's AD is holding a LNIB Z series white dial daytona and he told me AD asking price is 10500 out the door.
How can AD sell it above MSRP this is such a bs.

Also even though I want to buy it I have drive to LA from SF. I'm not so sure if I should buy it or not. Let me know how you guys feel about this.

Personally, I will not buy any watch without a significant discount. Paying a premium, you must be joking.

[Stef_Call]

Originally Posted by chemist

Personally, I will not buy any watch without a significant discount. Paying a premium, you must be joking.

Best of luck !! I have not heard of anybody to get any discount on the SS Daytona ? You are considered lucky to get it at MRSP and its instantly worth more ????