How many years would you wait for a stainless Daytona?

[Rollieo]

Let’s say hypothetically you could place a paid in full + taxes deposit on a stainless steel Daytona, and you’re guaranteed the piece.

What is the longest you’d be willing to wait?

[GJ-PGMTII]

Originally Posted by Rollieo

Let’s say hypothetically you could place a paid in full + taxes deposit on a stainless steel Daytona, and you’re guaranteed the piece.

What is the longest you’d be willing to wait?

2 days.

Never understood appeal. It’s an old fashioned watch. Poor design. Why don’t they just polish the outside links on the oyster bracelet to amp up the bling.

Much rather get a VC Overseas Dual Time.


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[Henrimontgomery]

Originally Posted by GJ-PGMTII

2 days.

Never understood appeal. It’s an old fashioned watch. Poor design. Why don’t they just polish the outside links on the oyster bracelet to amp up the bling.

Much rather get a VC Overseas Dual Time.

IMO Daytona has a great case but bad dial. I’d change the hands to something more simple and use the previous gen sharp indexes instead of the current curvy ones. I’d also remove the oval counterweight and use a circle.

However VC Overseas is the outdated one IMO. It tries so hard to incorporate the Maltese cross, which isn’t a interesting piece of design in the first place. 222 was smart and different. Current gens are just weird watches with competing typefaces, dated hands designs and probably one of the worst bracelet I’ve experienced.

[GJ-PGMTII]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

IMO Daytona has a great case but bad dial. I’d change the hands to something more simple and use the previous gen sharp indexes instead of the current curvy ones. I’d also remove the oval counterweight and use a circle.

However VC Overseas is the outdated one IMO. It tries so hard to incorporate the Maltese cross, which isn’t a interesting piece of design in the first place. 222 was smart and different. Current gens are just weird watches with competing typefaces, dated hands designs and probably one of the worst bracelet I’ve experienced.

Also the Daytona doesn’t have double-sided glare proof crystal, the case sides are polished & rounded instead of machined flat … like even a sub or gmt. Needs higher water proof rating. The braclet needs to be matte.

The markers should be larger and edged in black (explorer II) for visibility. It’s just a watch for the public obsession.

Overall Daytona looks like a old man piece of jewelry in watch instead of a tool watch. Named after a race. Any why "Daytona" started in 1962(florida … really?) instead of "24 hours of Lemans” started in 1920s (France).

It’s an old people version of Yeezy or Jordan 1 at the end of the day just over hype. No real design, just over-hype.

I’m waiting/saving for a SS PP Aquanaut Travel Time.

Or will sell my soul for Vacheron Constantin Overseas "Everest" Dual Time Limited Edition.

In the meantime I’m getting a Zenith Defy El Primero 21 - which after all provided original mvmt fir Daytona.




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[domi1]

Originally Posted by gj-pgmtii

2 days.

Never understood appeal. It’s an old fashioned watch. Poor design. Why don’t they just polish the outside links on the oyster bracelet to amp up the bling.

Much rather get a vc overseas dual time.


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[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by Rollieo

Let’s say hypothetically you could place a paid in full + taxes deposit on a stainless steel Daytona, and you’re guaranteed the piece.

What is the longest you’d be willing to wait?

I waited 58 days for my first Daytona from when I first asked my AD for one. I received it December 24, 2019.

Two months later (February 2020), I gave it to my nephew for his wedding present. I missed the watch so much … admittedly, I regretted giving it away. So I asked my AD for another.

On December 23, 2020 (364 days after I received my first Daytona), I received my second Daytona from my AD. That watch will remain with me forever!

Here’s my first one:

https://youtu.be/rCMtlge7VQw


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[ArtNouveau]

I have never had to put a deposit down for a watch. My 116500 came 9 months from when I asked for it, nothing down but a handshake.
As far as hypothetical, if someone with no AD relationship was offered that I would think a one year or less guarantee might be worth it. But you should get your money back if they can’t deliver.

[GradyPhilpott]

Zero years.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Zero years.

Same

[nGage7962]

Zero. Don't like it.

[htc8p]

i had a realization in since getting on a "waitlist" for the pepsi.

time to live now if you cant get a pepsi and not willing to pay absurd prices. look at other brands that you like.

pointless waiting for nothing

[2loaded]

Zero

[CPRWATCH]

Another Zero for the Daytona , much prefer my Speedmaster .

[7enderbender]

Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

Another Zero for the Daytona , much prefer my Speedmaster .

^^this

[shaunylw]

I’m not giving any organization a free loan for a long period of time. If it were 2-3 months, i could handle that. I wouldn’t pay in full for a year plus wait. My AD told me around next November/December, no deposit. Good enough for me.

[tudk]

None would rather a Pepsi on jubilee

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Rollieo

Let’s say hypothetically you could place a paid in full + taxes deposit on a stainless steel Daytona, and you’re guaranteed the piece.

What is the longest you’d be willing to wait?

Speaking personally would not put a deposit down and wait for any watch, and if more thought they same, then perhaps we could back to normal before all these so called AD games.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Speaking personally would not put a deposit down and wait for any watch, and if more thought they same, then perhaps we could back to normal before all these so called AD games.

So you wouldn’t wait for any watch even if you loved it, we know you won’t pay a penny over retail, and if we all thought just like you we could all wake up from this bad dream and everything would be normal!?

That is funny stuff.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

So you wouldn’t wait for any watch even if you loved it, we know you won’t pay a penny over retail, and if we all thought just like you we could all wake up from this bad dream and everything would be normal!?

That is funny stuff.

Not funny but plain common sense and most certainly would not put any deposit for any perceived arrival for any watch far more important things in life..

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by padi56

Not funny but plain common sense and most certainly would not put any deposit for any perceived arrival for any watch far more important things in life..

Thats also a great point Padi. One that probably a lot of people didnt think of. Including me.

What if you make this hypothetical deposit and all hell breaks loose and you need the money for something else on down the road. Sure I'm reading way too much in this but looking at deposits as a whole is interesting

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by samuel019

What if you make this hypothetical deposit and all hell breaks loose and you need the money for something else on down the road.

The person in your scenario should not try to buy a Daytona or any other $10k+ watch. If something could happen that the extra $13k would put him/her/they in financial jeopardy, that watch it too expensive for them in the first place.

No one should buy any unnecessary lux good if that purchase could devastate them if some unforeseen even happened.


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[nachopc]

I don’t understand some of the answers, if it is guaranteed I could wait 2 years.
Have to say I got my panda in July 2016 and the black version November 2018.
But 2 years is acceptable, if you don’t want to wait, get another option or buy grey today.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by nachopc

I don’t understand some of the answers, if it is guaranteed I could wait 2 years.
Have to say I got my panda in July 2016 and the black version November 2018.
But 2 years is acceptable, if you don’t want to wait, get another option or buy grey today.


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Well I would expect that down to many not wanting to buy, or not a fan of the modern day Daytona. Lets be honest here, yes it has a fine movement that myself would rate one of the top 5 chronograph movements made to date. But it must be one of the most hyped Rolex watches ever, and today hype and so called social media dictates to what many must buy today.

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would expect that down to many not wanting to buy, or not a fan of the modern day Daytona. Lets be honest here, yes it has a fine movement that myself would rate one of the top 5 chronograph movements made to date. But it must be one of the most hyped Rolex watches ever, and today hype and so called social media dictates to what many must buy today.

Absolutely! You have to like the model otherwise there is nothing to talk about, buy what you like and love


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[samuel019]

Originally Posted by padi56

if more thought they same, then perhaps we could back to normal before all these so called AD games.

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would expect that down to many not wanting to buy, or not a fan of the modern day Daytona. Lets be honest here, yes it has a fine movement that myself would rate one of the top 5 chronograph movements made to date. But it must be one of the most hyped Rolex watches ever, and today hype and so called social media dictates to what many must buy today.

Pretty much spot on Padi

But if I'm honest I'd say a 6-12 months. So basically a year. I mean we are talking about around 15-16k with taxes depending on where you live. I dont know of many ways to turn that same 16k into something life altering put somewhere else via investments

Granted I could be waaaay wrong and if so someone please let me know because I have a lot of those 16k's

Plus knowing 100% you are getting one is worth that IMO. Only a SS Daytona though. Anything else or PM would be a different story for me.

[HogwldFLTR]

With a Platona and a Slatetona I've got all the Daytonas I need. If I was in the hunt it might be a year. But I'm not.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

With a Platona and a Slatetona I've got all the Daytonas I need. If I was in the hunt it might be a year. But I'm not.

Are you sure you don't want a Twotona?

[teager]

Zero, too many dials and buttons for me, which I've no use for.

[paxjedi]

Originally Posted by teager

Zero, too many dials and buttons for me, which I've no use for.

THIS!

Been following Rolex since the 70's and have owned many.
I know the history (Newman, McQueen, etc.) but I never really understood the clamor for one.

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[Harry-57]

None. Don't want one.

If I did want one and could get onto a real waiting list that could produce a real result, I would wait as long as it took for my watch to come in, or for the model to be discontinued.