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watchcollectorca · 14 November 2009, 04:45 AM

Hi,

I have been lusting after a Daytona for a while now. There is a D series black face for sale for around 8400US here locally so I can avoid high duties and taxes across the border. Is that a good deal? I believe D series is made at around 2005-2006. The newer ones are selling around 9500US. Should I pull the trigger on the D series or the newer M or V series. I am no Daytona expert, but any difference between the D and newer M series?

Any comments will be appreciated.

Tools · 14 November 2009, 04:55 AM

There is no difference in any Daytona made since 2000 except for the Rolex etching on the rehaut starting last year, and the latest clasp on new models..

moviefreak · 14 November 2009, 04:55 AM

Sounds fair if it is in very good condition with box and papers...

Art 1 · 14 November 2009, 05:30 AM

That's a fair price. Remember the time for a service could be around the corner. Runs around $1000.

BASSETHOUNDS · 14 November 2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

There is no difference in any Daytona made since 2000 except for the Rolex etching on the rehaut starting last year, and the latest clasp on new models..

Sorry Larry , who I'm I to correct you but I truly believe that the rehaut engraving on 116520 started with late Z-reg ( 2007 ) I personally know of one .

Eli · 14 November 2009, 05:42 AM

Yes etching started at the end of the Z series, I have one. 8400US is fair in Canada. I really wanted the etching and the new bracelet so I paid a little bit more.

For what you're getting, price is fair. The rest is up to you.

sturgeon123456 · 14 November 2009, 05:44 AM

Arent the hands fatter so to speak on z and up?

BASSETHOUNDS · 14 November 2009, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

Arent the hands fatter so to speak on z and up?

NO,Fat hands were introduced late F-series ( 2005 )

watchcollectorca · 14 November 2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

That's a fair price. Remember the time for a service could be around the corner. Runs around $1000.

The guy had the watch serviced in March. It still has around 5 months warranty left. Wow. I didn't know the service cost that much? That is heck of s lot of money. Wonder what is involved? Anyone know?

DWdrummer · 14 November 2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by watchcollectorca

The guy had the watch serviced in March. It still has around 5 months warranty left. Wow. I didn't know the service cost that much? That is heck of s lot of money. Wonder what is involved? Anyone know?

They take it down to pieces, the movement that is, and clean and lubricate everything. Being a chronograph movement it is much more complex than a standard movement with only a date like the 3135 for example. More time and effort, means more money for service. They also clean and polish the watch and everything else.

watchcollectorca · 14 November 2009, 11:02 AM

You guys are great help. I just pull the trigger and I should have my Grail sometimes next week. I feel like a big kid in the candy store!

Art 1 · 14 November 2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchcollectorca

The guy had the watch serviced in March. It still has around 5 months warranty left. Wow. I didn't know the service cost that much? That is heck of s lot of money. Wonder what is involved? Anyone know?

Seems like a deal then.

chopperboy · 14 November 2009, 11:34 AM

Glad to hear you pulled the trigger.....Awesome watch, and Congrat's!!

JG99 · 14 November 2009, 12:43 PM

Congratulations. I'm sure you'll really enjoy the Daytona, and it will provide a nice change from your sub :)

dalip · 14 November 2009, 01:20 PM

Congratulations....an awesome watch...one of the best aesthetically IMO

Speed · 14 November 2009, 03:11 PM

Post some photos here after it arrives!!!

PorscheStan · 15 November 2009, 06:28 AM

Just curious, what is the common opinion of how often a Daytona needs to be serviced? One that is not used harshly, just used as a piece of jewelery, gently. Thanks!

Zgar · 15 November 2009, 06:31 AM

Congrats ! Post pictures when you can

Gaijin · 15 November 2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PorscheStan

Just curious, what is the common opinion of how often a Daytona needs to be serviced? One that is not used harshly, just used as a piece of jewelery, gently. Thanks!

Rolex recommends every 5 years.

watchcollectorca · 16 November 2009, 12:15 AM

And the nudge to the right direction! I will post some pics when I am able!

14 November 2009, 04:45 AM	#1
watchcollectorca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Sub LV Posts: 956	Rolex Daytona Hi, I have been lusting after a Daytona for a while now. There is a D series black face for sale for around 8400US here locally so I can avoid high duties and taxes across the border. Is that a good deal? I believe D series is made at around 2005-2006. The newer ones are selling around 9500US. Should I pull the trigger on the D series or the newer M or V series. I am no Daytona expert, but any difference between the D and newer M series? Any comments will be appreciated.

14 November 2009, 04:55 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	There is no difference in any Daytona made since 2000 except for the Rolex etching on the rehaut starting last year, and the latest clasp on new models.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 November 2009, 04:55 AM	#3
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Sounds fair if it is in very good condition with box and papers... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

14 November 2009, 11:02 AM	#11
watchcollectorca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Sub LV Posts: 956	Thank you all for the comments! You guys are great help. I just pull the trigger and I should have my Grail sometimes next week. I feel like a big kid in the candy store!

14 November 2009, 11:34 AM	#13
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	Glad to hear you pulled the trigger.....Awesome watch, and Congrat's!! __________________

14 November 2009, 05:30 AM	#4
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's a fair price. Remember the time for a service could be around the corner. Runs around $1000.

14 November 2009, 05:42 AM	#6
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	Yes etching started at the end of the Z series, I have one. 8400US is fair in Canada. I really wanted the etching and the new bracelet so I paid a little bit more. For what you're getting, price is fair. The rest is up to you.

14 November 2009, 05:44 AM	#7
sturgeon123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,551	Arent the hands fatter so to speak on z and up?

14 November 2009, 12:43 PM	#14
JG99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 118	Congratulations. I'm sure you'll really enjoy the Daytona, and it will provide a nice change from your sub :) __________________ Z Series GMT IIc V Series SS Daytona (White Dial)

14 November 2009, 01:20 PM	#15
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congratulations....an awesome watch...one of the best aesthetically IMO __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

14 November 2009, 03:11 PM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Post some photos here after it arrives!!!

15 November 2009, 06:28 AM	#17
PorscheStan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Stan Location: So California Watch: SS Daytona Black Posts: 147	Just curious, what is the common opinion of how often a Daytona needs to be serviced? One that is not used harshly, just used as a piece of jewelery, gently. Thanks!

15 November 2009, 06:31 AM	#18
Zgar Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 459	Congrats ! Post pictures when you can

16 November 2009, 12:15 AM	#20
watchcollectorca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Sub LV Posts: 956	Thank you all for the comments And the nudge to the right direction! I will post some pics when I am able!

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