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colonelpurple · 10 July 2018, 01:59 AM

I have always wanted one. Don't n e e d one of course, its just infatuation

I was looking a the (i) white gold sub with a blue dial, (ii) the Daytona on a rubber strap with ceramic bezel (all the golds look lovely, the white gold is subtle, the rose is classic and the yellow is probably the nicest but not subtle), (iii) yacht master 40mm with ceramic dial in rose gold with rubber strap or a (iv) solid gold Daytona

I expect to get a hefty discount on gold, but funnily enough have been offered the least discount on the rubber strap ones and the most on the complete gold ones.

The Daytona in solid gold I have been offered the highest %age discounts. Just worried the non-ceramic dial will get scratched up fast

The yacht-master is lovely but a bit more of a minority pursuit and might effect resale ease. Although it is the lightest to wear.

The Daytona with ceramic bezel and rubber strap is lovely. Quite pricey given there is no gold strap. I can get a new full gold Daytona discounted to almost the price of the rubber strap one ...

The sub is just lovely. Very subtle. The least "beautiful" in the technical sense but probably the most wearable.

What do you guys think ? I would like each one and can't decide ...

GoingPlaces · 10 July 2018, 02:03 AM

I'd go all gold Daytona first, can't justify the cost diff. on OF vs gold bracelet. Second choice would be RG YM on OF, the least expensive of the bunch.

MinMay · 10 July 2018, 02:06 AM

Sure buy gold

colonelpurple · 10 July 2018, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMay

Sure buy gold

I like all 4, no funds for this :(

envuks · 10 July 2018, 02:10 AM

Be sure to get a bracelet on it. IMHO it really makes a gold watch and it wears very hefty. Nice to have if you only have one :-)

I prefer the yellow gold myself, but the rose gold Daytona with the chocolate dial is mesmerizing. Maybe give it a look too

colonelpurple · 10 July 2018, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I'd go all gold Daytona first, can't justify the cost diff. on OF vs gold bracelet. Second choice would be RG YM on OF, the least expensive of the bunch.

I was thinking along this line.

101031-28 · 10 July 2018, 02:13 AM

WG 116509 or YG 116618LB

One Ping Only · 10 July 2018, 02:14 AM

I agree, go bracelet as it adds weight so you remember what you paid for. I’d go with the Sub.

goog53 · 10 July 2018, 02:15 AM

Easy answer... NONE
*Wait for the Gold Daytonas on bracelet to come with a CE Bezel

colonelpurple · 10 July 2018, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goog53

Easy answer... NONE
*Wait for the Gold Daytonas on bracelet to come with a CE Bezel

nice idea
or get the sub :)

Flier · 10 July 2018, 02:20 AM

El presidente

huncho · 10 July 2018, 02:21 AM

personally would go for yg or rg on bracelet as my first gold watch

Bigblu10 · 10 July 2018, 02:22 AM

YG Sub/Blue dial
WG Sub/Blue dial
WG Daytona/Blue dial
WG DD/Olive Green dial
YG DD/White dial

joli160 · 10 July 2018, 02:27 AM

Voted 116619LB

coralfarmer84 · 10 July 2018, 02:31 AM

What are the discounts? This would make a difference for me when picking if i was torn between 2 pieces

dafuture · 10 July 2018, 02:35 AM

I'm personally partial to the WG/Oysterflex Daytona and the WG Sub. Color-wise they're just two of my favorites, so that's what I'll recommend.

watchwatcher · 10 July 2018, 03:10 AM

It would be between the Smurf and the 509 for me. Not a fan of the oyster flex, but YMMV.

As far as which, kind of depends on what else is in the collection.

Good luck!

TimeToWatch · 10 July 2018, 03:14 AM

116519LN for me by a long shot.

The 116509 is nice, but it’s being discounted heavily for a reason - it’s not as cool as the ceramic Oysterflex models.

RichM · 10 July 2018, 04:26 AM

I’m in the Sub Club.

AK797 · 10 July 2018, 04:41 AM

For a first PM I would advocate a full bracelet so the Smurf or YG sunburst blue, altho of your choices I would now take the WG OF Daytona.

Investr · 10 July 2018, 04:45 AM

My vote.... it’s not subtle but more so than an all gold model. That’s one of the main reasons I chose it. I was split bw this and the WG but the was just a hair sportier than I wanted. Good luck!

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TRM · 10 July 2018, 04:52 AM

When I decide to get a gold watch it will most likely be in the form of a dress watch, Rolex Cellini, JLC Master Ultra Thin or maybe even a Patek

KBM · 10 July 2018, 04:57 AM

Smurf has my vote.

lord91 · 10 July 2018, 05:53 AM

What dial would you go with for the full gold Daytona? And which gold?

TimeToWatch · 10 July 2018, 06:02 AM

If you must go bracelet, I say WG sub. Otherwise, OF Daytona.

Here’s my Daytona with my friend’s sub the other day

rmlovett1 · 10 July 2018, 06:05 AM

Is this a one and only watch? Do you lean towards YG or WG?

droptopman · 10 July 2018, 06:08 AM

If going gold go GOLD as in YG. 116618LB

Muxi · 10 July 2018, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goog53

Easy answer... NONE
*Wait for the Gold Daytonas on bracelet to come with a CE Bezel

I agree that this is worth the wait. You will probably take a hit on discount for this on release, just like the OF references now. At least for a while but it surely solves one of major visual and practical vulnerabilities of the present lineup.

Muxi · 10 July 2018, 06:14 AM

But if you have to decide now, there are many Gold daytona references that are simply irresistible right now.

1William · 10 July 2018, 08:50 PM

If going YG or WG I would go with the metal bracelet. I wore a YG Daytona for almost a decade and really liked the watch. Transitioned over to a DD II and enjoyed the larger size. Went back to the Daytona a couple of time but it is just a little too small for my likes. I prefer the YG Submariner with the blue sunburst dial or one of the numerous DD's on the market. Go try them all on.

View Poll Results: Whihc solid gold Rolex should I buy ?
116619LB : White gold sub with blue bezel	102	26.70%
116519LN : Any gold colour daytona with ceramic bezel and rubber strap	52	13.61%
116655 : Yacht master 40mm with rose gold, black bezel and rubbe rstrap	26	6.81%
116509 : Solid gold daytona	80	20.94%
Another gold Rolex ?	139	36.39%
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10 July 2018, 01:59 AM	#1
colonelpurple 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 431	Time to buy a solid gold watch ? I have always wanted one. Don't n e e d one of course, its just infatuation I was looking a the (i) white gold sub with a blue dial, (ii) the Daytona on a rubber strap with ceramic bezel (all the golds look lovely, the white gold is subtle, the rose is classic and the yellow is probably the nicest but not subtle), (iii) yacht master 40mm with ceramic dial in rose gold with rubber strap or a (iv) solid gold Daytona I expect to get a hefty discount on gold, but funnily enough have been offered the least discount on the rubber strap ones and the most on the complete gold ones. The Daytona in solid gold I have been offered the highest %age discounts. Just worried the non-ceramic dial will get scratched up fast The yacht-master is lovely but a bit more of a minority pursuit and might effect resale ease. Although it is the lightest to wear. The Daytona with ceramic bezel and rubber strap is lovely. Quite pricey given there is no gold strap. I can get a new full gold Daytona discounted to almost the price of the rubber strap one ... The sub is just lovely. Very subtle. The least "beautiful" in the technical sense but probably the most wearable. What do you guys think ? I would like each one and can't decide ...

10 July 2018, 02:06 AM	#3
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Time to buy a sold gold watch ? Sure buy gold

10 July 2018, 02:10 AM	#5
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Be sure to get a bracelet on it. IMHO it really makes a gold watch and it wears very hefty. Nice to have if you only have one :-) I prefer the yellow gold myself, but the rose gold Daytona with the chocolate dial is mesmerizing. Maybe give it a look too __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

10 July 2018, 02:13 AM	#7
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	WG 116509 or YG 116618LB __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

10 July 2018, 02:03 AM	#2
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	I'd go all gold Daytona first, can't justify the cost diff. on OF vs gold bracelet. Second choice would be RG YM on OF, the least expensive of the bunch.

10 July 2018, 02:14 AM	#8
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	I agree, go bracelet as it adds weight so you remember what you paid for. I’d go with the Sub. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

10 July 2018, 02:15 AM	#9
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,075	Easy answer... NONE *Wait for the Gold Daytonas on bracelet to come with a CE Bezel __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

10 July 2018, 02:20 AM	#11
Flier Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Cy Watch: ROLEX Posts: 516	El presidente

10 July 2018, 02:21 AM	#12
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,708	personally would go for yg or rg on bracelet as my first gold watch

10 July 2018, 02:22 AM	#13
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	YG Sub/Blue dial WG Sub/Blue dial WG Daytona/Blue dial WG DD/Olive Green dial YG DD/White dial

10 July 2018, 02:27 AM	#14
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,739	Voted 116619LB __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

10 July 2018, 02:31 AM	#15
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	What are the discounts? This would make a difference for me when picking if i was torn between 2 pieces __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

10 July 2018, 02:35 AM	#16
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I'm personally partial to the WG/Oysterflex Daytona and the WG Sub. Color-wise they're just two of my favorites, so that's what I'll recommend. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

10 July 2018, 03:10 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,008	It would be between the Smurf and the 509 for me. Not a fan of the oyster flex, but YMMV. As far as which, kind of depends on what else is in the collection. Good luck!

10 July 2018, 03:14 AM	#18
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	116519LN for me by a long shot. The 116509 is nice, but it’s being discounted heavily for a reason - it’s not as cool as the ceramic Oysterflex models.

10 July 2018, 04:26 AM	#19
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,620	I’m in the Sub Club. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

10 July 2018, 04:41 AM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	For a first PM I would advocate a full bracelet so the Smurf or YG sunburst blue, altho of your choices I would now take the WG OF Daytona.

10 July 2018, 04:45 AM	#21
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	My vote.... it’s not subtle but more so than an all gold model. That’s one of the main reasons I chose it. I was split bw this and the WG but the was just a hair sportier than I wanted. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2018, 04:52 AM	#22
TRM Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 289	When I decide to get a gold watch it will most likely be in the form of a dress watch, Rolex Cellini, JLC Master Ultra Thin or maybe even a Patek

10 July 2018, 04:57 AM	#23
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	Smurf has my vote.

10 July 2018, 05:53 AM	#24
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 1,972	What dial would you go with for the full gold Daytona? And which gold?

10 July 2018, 06:02 AM	#25
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	If you must go bracelet, I say WG sub. Otherwise, OF Daytona. Here’s my Daytona with my friend’s sub the other day

10 July 2018, 06:05 AM	#26
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,465	Is this a one and only watch? Do you lean towards YG or WG?

10 July 2018, 06:08 AM	#27
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	If going gold go GOLD as in YG. 116618LB __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

10 July 2018, 06:14 AM	#29
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	But if you have to decide now, there are many Gold daytona references that are simply irresistible right now.

10 July 2018, 08:50 PM	#30
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,623	If going YG or WG I would go with the metal bracelet. I wore a YG Daytona for almost a decade and really liked the watch. Transitioned over to a DD II and enjoyed the larger size. Went back to the Daytona a couple of time but it is just a little too small for my likes. I prefer the YG Submariner with the blue sunburst dial or one of the numerous DD's on the market. Go try them all on.

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