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HogwldFLTR · 25 November 2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

Hello TRF members. I have been a long time reader on this forum and would like to formally introduce myself to all active members here. I have been a car enthusiast for a long time (specifically Porsche 911), Rolex has always been my dream watch since I was a child. For my 40th birthday gift to myself, I decided to buy a very first expensive watch SS Daytona white dial. It look so gorgeous and frankly I am afraid I would nick or dent the watch of wearing it daily.
So my next question is, would it worth it to buy a second used watch may be a black dial Date Submariner? Is it bad idea buying used Rolex watches? Can I trust people online (most likely the people on the advertise section of this forum)? Thank you for reading my first post and please feel free to educate me about Rolex watches. Thanks in advance.

Welcome. Remove the stickers and get that strapped to your wrist!!! It is a watch that eludes me for now!!! Really lovely!!! Congratulations and welcome!!!

As far as used watches; nothing wrong with that approach if you know what you are doing! Also use trusted sellers here on the forum to buy from as generally a great way to get reasonable deals.

watchwatcher · 25 November 2015, 02:07 PM

Congrats...I would wear the heck out of that bad boy. Now, as to if a nice sub would fit into your collection...absolutely.

Then after that, a GMT/EXP2, and after that...

locutus49 · 25 November 2015, 02:23 PM

Wear it like you stole it.

zama · 25 November 2015, 05:20 PM

Great watch like Tom has mentioned plenty of the Daytona / 911 combo on this forum.

crowncollection · 25 November 2015, 06:13 PM

Welcome and Congrats, wear it in good health. A sub as well sounds like a good move also

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djtheot · 25 November 2015, 06:17 PM

Welcome and congratulations

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Michael N Q8 · 25 November 2015, 06:52 PM

Congrats, you have impeccable taste.

You have to wear that Daytona every day, that's the idea, to share your life experiences. I would definitely recommend getting a sub, and to get one from one of the trusted sellers on the forum.

I am also a 911 fan and currently have a 991 911 GT3.

MahdiyaDad · 25 November 2015, 07:17 PM

That's great, welcome to the forum! I think the SS Daytona and any 911 make a great combo. May I ask what 911 do you currently have? On my bucket list is an air cooled 911 but maybe only after I get all the watches I want.

Old Geezer · 25 November 2015, 07:34 PM

Welcome to the forum. Wear and enjoy your watch in good health. I wouldn't buy another watch just to keep the Daytona safe but if you plan to rotate them absolutely keep adding to the collection.

Gotgolf52 · 25 November 2015, 09:26 PM

I've had several 911s and a few M3/5/6 series along with couple AMG but "There is no substitute". A pristine example of aircool 911 will run into 6 figures easily, when it come to 911 they are all beautiful . I currently drive a 997.1 Turbo with the last of Mezger GT1 racing heritage, 6speed MT, classic 911 curves and the monster torque addiction. This is the car I will pass on to my child.

travisb · 25 November 2015, 09:44 PM

You waited this long to treat yourself to the watch. Wear it everyday and enjoy it!

dave_dave · 25 November 2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Fair warning, after the Sub, you will probably want a GMT, and then maybe a dress watch, and then maybe an Audemars, and then maybe a vintage piece, and it goes on and on.

This

ragingcao · 25 November 2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

well we have a lot in common!!

great choice in cars and watches

my advice is wear the Daytona everyday and enjoy the heck out of that amazing watch while you are driving your amazing car and enjoying your amazing life!!

we are lucky and life is short!!

This

and welcome to the forum

MahdiyaDad · 25 November 2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

I've had several 911s and a few M3/5/6 series along with couple AMG but "There is no substitute". A pristine example of aircool 911 will run into 6 figures easily, when it come to 911 they are all beautiful . I currently drive a 997.1 Turbo with the last of Mezger GT1 racing heritage, 6speed MT, classic 911 curves and the monster torque addiction. This is the car I will pass on to my child.

That's a great motor! I remember getting into one of those for the first time, blew my mind. Welcome again to the forum, enjoy your stay !

jrs146 · 25 November 2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

well we have a lot in common!!

great choice in cars and watches

my advice is wear the Daytona everyday and enjoy the heck out of that amazing watch while you are driving your amazing car and enjoying your amazing life!!

we are lucky and life is short!!

This exactly! 👍
I've always been a strong believer that watches were intended to be worn and not spend their life as a safe queen. I can remember however getting my Daytona and seeing all those shiny surfaces. I had to remind myself that a mint watch that is never worn is no fun. Wear it and enjoy it. If you get some marks or scratches it can all be removed when it goes in for its 5-7 year service.

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AK797 · 25 November 2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gotgolf52

You guys are so awesome and welcoming, I already feel the passion for Rolex from you guys. Thank you so much for the warm welcome, I am still a rookie in this forum hoping to learn and may be contribute something to this community. Mahalo nui (thank you from Hawaii).

I think a Subc is a great second watch for you, research sellers here like Davidsw and ocrolexguy who can get you unworn ones at great prices.

Sublovin · 26 November 2015, 01:50 AM

My kinda thread...Rolex and Porsche...

RGP · 26 November 2015, 01:58 AM

Wear it and enjoy it!

NoVaSubowner · 26 November 2015, 02:13 AM

First off, congrats. The Daytona could be my favorite modern Rolex.
It lost to the RO by a hair when I was considering a rest of my lifetime/exit watch last year for my Birthday.

Secondly: The problem you are already encountering is that you want to wear it all the time, your concern should not be damaging the watch but rather wearing it until it falls off of your wrist. Like the Royal Oak, the Daytona does swing to the dressy side but it is such a design classic you will find that you will want to wear it with a button down and jeans as much as with a suit.
Your problem is not a 2nd watch to prevent the inevitable minute scratches and tiny dings, but a 2nd watch you will get actual wear out of.

If that is the case, a beater is needed. And it does not have to be a Sub. I made that mistake when I picked up a 114060 this past Spring. I think I have worn it 50-60 times since then. The longest stretch was a week in Bermuda in May. If I could do it all over again, I would have gone for a Tudor Pelagos or even a used Seiko MM.... Less money tied up in something that only sees weekend use.

Enjoy the watch and that beautiful Porsche.

Gerardus · 26 November 2015, 02:35 AM

Welcome and congrats!

OmegaJJH · 26 November 2015, 03:09 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Beautiful car and watch !

DJ TT 2002 · 26 November 2015, 03:34 AM

Welcome to TRF!!!
Great toys.

Enjoy them

Psmith · 26 November 2015, 03:41 AM

Welcome and congrats

Yuri.Popov · 26 November 2015, 03:45 AM

Welcome!! Enjoy your super Daytona!

Headshrinker · 26 November 2015, 07:06 AM

You are in the right place. Welcome to TRF, where Porsches and Daytonas are a plenty. You will find members here with many great cars, watches, and toys for the big boys.

Porter · 26 November 2015, 07:11 AM

Welcome!! and I think the best idea is to wear that amazing daytona!! Enjoy it!!

Ticknaway · 26 November 2015, 10:38 AM

Welcome to the TRF don't be scared to wear the watch that's why you bought it right?

Flyingz06 · 26 November 2015, 11:14 AM

Wear it. I just had Rolex refurb my Kermit. Absolutely amazing ! It is just like brand new. You can always send it off to have it refurb and scratches all polished off

Gotgolf52 · 26 November 2015, 11:41 AM

It has been almost 2 weeks wearing the Daytona almost daily, I said almost because I don't feel comfortable going to the beach and shallow water diving with it. The Daytona is beautiful BUT it has a lot of reflection/blingy in your face look to it and more so with the white dial. Today, I went back to the Rolex Boutique store to try the Sub and Seadweller, I have smaller wrist by American standard and the Seadweller look massive on my wrist but love the flat surface without the cyclope on the date. The Sub casing seem smaller fitted better but the cyclope is my only negative. Given the two which one more popular or more special in the Rolex community? Lastly, how much would it cost for latest model submariner with ceramic bezel and newer bracelet with clasp in good to excellent condition. I really don't know much about pricing on these watches and of course don't want to overpay or being call a low baller either. Thanks everyone for your advice and kindness

25 November 2015, 05:20 PM	#34
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,807	Great watch like Tom has mentioned plenty of the Daytona / 911 combo on this forum. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

25 November 2015, 06:13 PM	#35
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Welcome and Congrats, wear it in good health. A sub as well sounds like a good move also Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

26 November 2015, 02:35 AM	#50
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Welcome and congrats! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

26 November 2015, 03:41 AM	#53
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome and congrats __________________

25 November 2015, 02:07 PM	#32
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	Congrats...I would wear the heck out of that bad boy. Now, as to if a nice sub would fit into your collection...absolutely. Then after that, a GMT/EXP2, and after that...

25 November 2015, 02:23 PM	#33
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Wear it like you stole it.

25 November 2015, 06:17 PM	#36
djtheot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Watch: Rolex GMT IIC Posts: 614	Welcome and congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 November 2015, 07:17 PM	#38
MahdiyaDad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Here and there Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 196	That's great, welcome to the forum! I think the SS Daytona and any 911 make a great combo. May I ask what 911 do you currently have? On my bucket list is an air cooled 911 but maybe only after I get all the watches I want.

25 November 2015, 07:34 PM	#39
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,266	Welcome to the forum. Wear and enjoy your watch in good health. I wouldn't buy another watch just to keep the Daytona safe but if you plan to rotate them absolutely keep adding to the collection.

25 November 2015, 09:44 PM	#41
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	You waited this long to treat yourself to the watch. Wear it everyday and enjoy it!

26 November 2015, 01:50 AM	#47
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	My kinda thread...Rolex and Porsche...

26 November 2015, 01:58 AM	#48
RGP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Watch: This! Posts: 229	Wear it and enjoy it!

26 November 2015, 02:13 AM	#49
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,095	First off, congrats. The Daytona could be my favorite modern Rolex. It lost to the RO by a hair when I was considering a rest of my lifetime/exit watch last year for my Birthday. Secondly: The problem you are already encountering is that you want to wear it all the time, your concern should not be damaging the watch but rather wearing it until it falls off of your wrist. Like the Royal Oak, the Daytona does swing to the dressy side but it is such a design classic you will find that you will want to wear it with a button down and jeans as much as with a suit. Your problem is not a 2nd watch to prevent the inevitable minute scratches and tiny dings, but a 2nd watch you will get actual wear out of. If that is the case, a beater is needed. And it does not have to be a Sub. I made that mistake when I picked up a 114060 this past Spring. I think I have worn it 50-60 times since then. The longest stretch was a week in Bermuda in May. If I could do it all over again, I would have gone for a Tudor Pelagos or even a used Seiko MM.... Less money tied up in something that only sees weekend use. Enjoy the watch and that beautiful Porsche.

26 November 2015, 03:09 AM	#51
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Welcome to TRF! Beautiful car and watch !

26 November 2015, 03:34 AM	#52
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Welcome to TRF!!! Great toys. Enjoy them

26 November 2015, 03:45 AM	#54
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	Welcome!! Enjoy your super Daytona!

26 November 2015, 07:06 AM	#55
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	You are in the right place. Welcome to TRF, where Porsches and Daytonas are a plenty. You will find members here with many great cars, watches, and toys for the big boys.

26 November 2015, 07:11 AM	#56
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	Welcome!! and I think the best idea is to wear that amazing daytona!! Enjoy it!!

26 November 2015, 10:38 AM	#57
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Welcome to the TRF don't be scared to wear the watch that's why you bought it right?

26 November 2015, 11:14 AM	#58
Flyingz06 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 256	Wear it. I just had Rolex refurb my Kermit. Absolutely amazing ! It is just like brand new. You can always send it off to have it refurb and scratches all polished off

26 November 2015, 11:41 AM	#59
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 998	It has been almost 2 weeks wearing the Daytona almost daily, I said almost because I don't feel comfortable going to the beach and shallow water diving with it. The Daytona is beautiful BUT it has a lot of reflection/blingy in your face look to it and more so with the white dial. Today, I went back to the Rolex Boutique store to try the Sub and Seadweller, I have smaller wrist by American standard and the Seadweller look massive on my wrist but love the flat surface without the cyclope on the date. The Sub casing seem smaller fitted better but the cyclope is my only negative. Given the two which one more popular or more special in the Rolex community? Lastly, how much would it cost for latest model submariner with ceramic bezel and newer bracelet with clasp in good to excellent condition. I really don't know much about pricing on these watches and of course don't want to overpay or being call a low baller either. Thanks everyone for your advice and kindness

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