Rolex Daytona Ceramic White

[Rick_Nashville]

Lots of reasoned, heartfelt responses here--on both sides. Just a thought. How many times have we read impassioned stories here of enthusiasts spending lots of money at an AD only to have them go out of business, or lose their Rolex distributorship. So much for 'that' relationship and the dreams of getting a Daytona. On the other hand, I know that relationships can pay off. After being a steady customer for 6 years, I was offered a beautiful black-dial 116500 by my AD in Dec. of 2016, some 8 months after the watch debuted at Basel.

By the way, of the Daytona C prices seen in recent months on the secondary market, the one quoted in this thread by the original poster seems like a bargain. If the watch & paperwork are legit, and the seller has a verifiable track record, I would say 'go for it'. There are too many top-tier athletes, actors, & musicians in big cities to compete with, lol. Just one word of caution. Don't try to avoid the sales tax. Buy the watch in person, and take it with you. There was a case reported here recently of someone being offered two Daytona ceramics, and then 'pushing the envelope' by asking them to be shipped out of state. When the shipment arrived, there were no watches, only a mailing label. Ouch. And I'm not sure if this was ever resolved. This could have been so easy to avoid.

Good luck and keep us updated! Regards, -Rick.

[TheRolexKingofLV]

OP only YOU can decide wether it's a good deal or not.

Good Luck.

[AznD85]

Originally Posted by AznD85

An Omega AD told me that if I wanted a new Rolex Daytona White / Ceramic bezel with full box / papers and warranty from a Rolex AD in the NYC Tristate area he can get it for me when I am ready to pay him at a premium $17,000 taxes included.

Do you think that is reasonable priced? Considering it’s really $12,400 but on a wait list from an AD?


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Update***

Should have gotten it at $17,000 last year since it's $25-$27K at grey market now....

[azs.77]

Should’ve..could’ve..would’ve.. it’s all right. You made the decision based on your intuition at the time. No regrets.


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[TswaneNguni]

Cant believe I say this and personally I wont do it but at $17k its actually a good deal in the current market .(This is for myself << )

[911NBK]

Originally Posted by yxc145

anything over MSRP + tax is not reasonable. NO.

That's not right. You'll never get anything with that qay of thinking. If you can afford it and you want it, do it.

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[yxc145]

Originally Posted by 911NBK

That's not right. You'll never get anything with that qay of thinking. If you can afford it and you want it, do it.

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That is my personal opinion. Doesn't have to be yours or anyone's. I have not paid over sticker on any of my watches. But you are right, if someone think it is reasonable to pay $10k or $100k for something because he/she thinks it is worth the money, then more power to him/her.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by AznD85

Update***

Should have gotten it at $17,000 last year since it's $25-$27K at grey market now....

so what's your answer now?

should you get it at $25k?

will you be replying back to this thread saying you should have bought it at $25k because in a year's time it will trading at $35k? (personally i have no idea if that is the case. i never thought it'd break $20k and it did)

[AznD85]

Nope waiting now at this point
AD route

Oh well



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[vicsdca]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

will you be replying back to this thread saying you should have bought it at $25k because in a year's time it will trading at $35k? (personally i have no idea if that is the case. i never thought it'd break $20k and it did)

Why wait another year when you can already buy it today for only $35k:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-Dayto...N/133072216145

[Muxi]

The only decision point is now. No regrets and enjoy life.

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

so what's your answer now?

should you get it at $25k?

will you be replying back to this thread saying you should have bought it at $25k because in a year's time it will trading at $35k? (personally i have no idea if that is the case. i never thought it'd break $20k and it did)

[Brny11]

Originally Posted by AznD85

An Omega AD told me that if I wanted a new Rolex Daytona White / Ceramic bezel with full box / papers and warranty from a Rolex AD in the NYC Tristate area he can get it for me when I am ready to pay him at a premium $17,000 taxes included.

Do you think that is reasonable priced? Considering it’s really $12,400 but on a wait list from an AD?






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Any negotiating power there? 17k brand new is great considering grey market. But something about that feels wrong. If I was in your shoes and negotiated it to like 15.5-16 I’d feel like I won :)

Keep us posted with what you do!

[watchmework]

This came from an Omega AD....guess business has been rough for them as well, offering to serve as a middle man to a grey dealer

I’d stay away if it were me.

[jrs146]

Originally Posted by AznD85

Update***



Should have gotten it at $17,000 last year since it's $25-$27K at grey market now....

I would have never guessed that prices would get to where they are now. Oh well.

[arsenyc]

I mean considering GM pricing, it's not that bad...but the question is, is it worth it?

[Ticknaway]

We’ve all been there, l remember thinking about buying a sub in 2001��