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Old 11 February 2013, 09:37 AM   #1
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Need help deciding what to do with my Z SS Daytona

I am on the fence about what to do with my Z serial SS Daytona with Black dial.

Option 1: Spend about $2K for the WG Panda dial installed.

Option 2: Sell the Daytona in anticipation of a 50th anniversary SS model (possibly) announced in the spring. And wear my 1994 Explorer II White face in the mean time.

Option 3: Do nothing.

Please advise.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 11 February 2013, 09:39 AM   #2
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I'd wait and see if your looking for a new Daytona to be introduced. If it doesn't happen you may regret selling it too soon.
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Old 11 February 2013, 09:51 AM   #3
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Option 3
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Old 11 February 2013, 09:53 AM   #4
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Just wait; however, I love the Panda dial:)
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:03 AM   #5
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Option 3....,,Wait for the announcement and maybe pick up an anniversary Daytona should one be released and it appeals to you. You can always flip your Z later.
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:05 AM   #6
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Panda dial on a SS is considered posing by some...I say do what you like.

However, I also say enjoy your watch. Daytonas post Basel - if they materialize - will take a while to enter the market.
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:11 AM   #7
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Option 3..... for now.

Reading between the lines, I think the real questions are how much do you like your current Daytona and are you itching for a change?
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:50 AM   #8
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Option 3..... for now.

Reading between the lines, I think the real questions are how much do you like your current Daytona and are you itching for a change?
I love my Daytona, but I have been wearing it every day since I purchased it new. I want a change, but the watches I want are $30K plus, which is an investment I do not want to make with a 4 & 2 year old...

I felt the Panda dial would give my Daytona a face lift, while not spending big bucks on a Patek Jumbo Nautilus or Rolex WG DD II....

If a new SS Daytona is announced, the value of my Z serial could drop, thus my question for selling now. If a new SS Daytona is not released, I could always buy another one and add the Panda dial like I was planning on doing....

Tough decision. Thanks for the help. Keep suggestions coming.
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:08 AM   #9
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:11 AM   #10
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:14 AM   #11
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Get the panda now, the new Dayt wont be out for many months yet.
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:49 AM   #12
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the new Dayt wont be out for many months yet.
If not years, there is nothing indicating we will see a new daytona this year, pure speculation nothing more, even the 50 aniv is a question for many.


Why do something? Are you bored or tired of it? I wouldn't do anything, IMHO is the best Rolex out there so why change :)
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:52 AM   #13
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Sell the Daytona in anticipation of a 50th anniversary SS model (possibly) announced in the spring.
And if a new one is not introduced?

And if a new one is, how much are you willing to pay and how long are you willing to wait?
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Old 11 February 2013, 10:54 AM   #14
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And if a new one is not introduced?

And if a new one is, how much are you willing to pay and how long are you willing to wait?
If it is not announced, I will purchase another SS Daytona or the Patek...

If it is announced, I would be willing to spend $5000-$7500 more than I sell my SS Daytona for. I am very patient. I have no problem waiting.
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Old 11 February 2013, 11:37 AM   #15
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It's nice having to make such a decision. The devaluation of your Z? Great watches that are discontinued/updated appeal to me and I think others. I think my 16710 M will hang in if they ever figure the colored bezel out. Wouldn't sell it, wouldn't worry. Good Luck.
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Old 11 February 2013, 12:47 PM   #16
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Old 11 February 2013, 12:55 PM   #17
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I am on the fence about what to do with my Z serial SS Daytona with Black dial.

Option 1: Spend about $2K for the WG Panda dial installed.

Option 2: Sell the Daytona in anticipation of a 50th anniversary SS model (possibly) announced in the spring. And wear my 1994 Explorer II White face in the mean time.

Option 3: Do nothing.

Please advise.

Thanks in advance.
Sell now before the anniversary model is out.
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Old 11 February 2013, 01:19 PM   #18
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Option number three.
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