URGENT Daytona Question - pls help

[Trini]

So I happen to walk into an Ad this morning and casual ask whether they have any Daytona's in. My pref is for a Black face.

Just a minute they say .....

Out comes a V Series 7 xxxxx Black Face from the safe. Price is US$9,400.

Mine for the taking.

I ask whether it has the new clasp (recall reading here there was a clasp upgrade recently). The sales woman frankly had no clue about the watch - the series or the clasp.

I didn't want to pull the trigger being unsure as to whether not not this is the most current model.

SO -

1. CLASP - Can any of the very well informed members please advise whether a Daytona V - 7xxxxx has the new clasp ????

2. PRICE - I hear stories about discounts on SS Daytona's - no discount here - is this reasonable ???

Also is there anything else I should be checking ?

I need to get back to them pronto - so I'd greatly appreciate any help here.

[R1@160@alltimes]

The price sounds good...and yes the v serial comes with the new clasp.

[TheVTCGuy]

Yes and Yes, I'd get it.

[KidK]

Pull the trigger. Still a bit of a waiting list here in California.

[Rebel1]

Buy it now ... you won't be disappointed!

[Speed]

Get an Omega Speedmaster Pro instead. $3450 list...but you can likely get discounts up to 30%.

So for $2500 or so, you get a watch with more history, matte black face and IMO, looks as good.

I am sort of kidding. I am in love with Rolex now, don't get me wrong...but man....that is a lot of cash for that particular watch. ALOT.

[jtsjc1]

Sounds like a good price. Maybe you can talk them down a bit more. Good luck!

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by masugu

Get an Omega Speedmaster Pro instead. $3450 list...but you can likely get discounts up to 30%.

So for $2500 or so, you get a watch with more history, matte black face and IMO, looks as good.

I am sort of kidding. I am in love with Rolex now, don't get me wrong...but man....that is a lot of cash for that particular watch. ALOT.

I'd have to agree with you there, the Speedy Pro has a far more interesting pedigree than the Daytona, in my opinion

[Trini]

Anyone else confirm when the clasp was changed ?

[aburman]

I have a V 5... series TT Daytona and it has the new clasp. Yours is a later serial number so it certainly has the new clasp.

[propedderkustom]

Originally Posted by Trini

Anyone else confirm when the clasp was changed ?

Yes, the "V" Daytonas have the newest style clasp. Go for it!

[kcmo]

I just bought a V397XXX series ss Daytona and mine has the new clasp. If you've been looking for one and are ready to splurge, go for it! They're awesome!

[esm]

Wow talk about at the right place the right time. I'd pull the trigger mate. You will love it. Good luck and enjoy.

Originally Posted by masugu

Get an Omega Speedmaster Pro instead. $3450 list...but you can likely get discounts up to 30%.

So for $2500 or so, you get a watch with more history, matte black face and IMO, looks as good.

I am sort of kidding. I am in love with Rolex now, don't get me wrong...but man....that is a lot of cash for that particular watch. ALOT.

Agree with you about the speedy pro. After owning one I'm in love with it. Would def look into a white daytona also, this will give me to popular chrono watch from two great watch houses.

[doze]

V series here and have the new clasp. some1 correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't 9400$ BELOW Us msrp (reg 9850$)?!

[brady]

I believe the clasp was changed partway through the M serial. With any V you should be safe.

[acce1999]

If you can afford it, get it!

I wouldn't think too much about the clasp. I actually like the older better.

Best,

A

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by doze

V series here and have the new clasp. some1 correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't 9400$ BELOW Us msrp (reg 9850$)?!

Retail is actually now $9925, so yes, it's below retail. Retail is usually lower in the Carribbean, though I'm still a bit surprised that it would be so on the ss Daytona.

[Speed]

Yeah. The white Daytona is gorgeous. It truly is...

$9500 Daytona Vs. $2500 Omega on the black face though. Oy, with the extra $7,000 in cash, one could get the Omega Speedy Pro AND a BRAND NEW Rolex GMTII c!!

Sorry for going on. I'll stop. I should know as well as anyone that the extra cash is because you love the watch. But a $7,000 delta. OK Silence.

Originally Posted by esm

Wow talk about at the right place the right time. I'd pull the trigger mate. You will love it. Good luck and enjoy.




Agree with you about the speedy pro. After owning one I'm in love with it. Would def look into a white daytona also, this will give me to popular chrono watch from two great watch houses.

[watchfreak2003]

Someone know what their date code on the clasp says?

Bought a white 116520 for my wife last week. New clasp, V-series 559 XXX. The date code says EO9 / September 2007. Almost two years gab between the bracelet and watch. That’s the biggest gab I’ve noticed of the 17-18 Rolex I’ve owned

[tkc324]

Yes... new clasp.
The price is 9925... so u are already getting a discount.
I bought mine is Hawaii... not a penny less...
plus tax!
Tax in Hawaii was 1/3 of where I am from... so i did save a lot of money that way.
They won't discount it for you, so don't even try...
Get it while you can... if you don't like it, u can sell it in a few years and make money on it.

[M3 Rolex]

I bought mine just over a month ago, again a off chance visit to an AD while abroad....had 2 in stock , didnt budge a tiny bit on price!
Got it at a couple of hundred pounds off UK rrp and was happy enough with that....but the AD did not BUDGE in local currency!

BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[moviefreak]

9925 retail... looks good but only and only if you like it.. do not get it just to say you have a Daytona... Good luck...with the new watch...

[at7724]

I have a V with the old clasp. And I love it!

[watchfreak2003]

Originally Posted by at7724

I have a V with the old clasp. And I love it!

What's the date code?
Thanks

[TSW]

Yes yes!!! Waiting list is long in Sweden.

Pull the trigger....