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Old 24 May 2021, 07:05 AM   #31
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I'd keep the DaytonaC, because it's much harder to replace and I also personally find gold watches too flashy.
This is right advice. Even greys told me to keep mine although they want it badly. For a PM DD, are you kidding? Before the craziness, every AD had 4 of the PM DD.
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Old 24 May 2021, 07:24 AM   #32
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I would. I can't tell anyone else what they would or should do.

Material value beats hype value every time for me. But we're all different.
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Old 24 May 2021, 07:37 AM   #33
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Here you go. You decide
Wow, keep both!!!
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Old 24 May 2021, 07:38 AM   #34
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This is right advice. Even greys told me to keep mine although they want it badly. For a PM DD, are you kidding? Before the craziness, every AD had 4 of the PM DD.
this is what you call falling for the hype, just because every AD had day dates available doesn't make the daytona a better watch. a PM rolex can't and shouldn't be compared to a steel one, regardless of model
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Old 24 May 2021, 07:38 AM   #35
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YES.

I have both and really think that would be a good trade. The 40mm DD is worth more than the White DaytonaC, IMHO. This is a great chance to trade up.
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Old 24 May 2021, 07:39 AM   #36
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Old 24 May 2021, 07:42 AM   #37
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YES! Trade it. While I respect the Daytona tremendously, here are my personal opinions.

1. Daytona wears small
2. 40mm DD is perfection
3. DD yellow gold is the "ultimate Rolex"

Here's my blog of the Mighty DD. Enjoy!

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Old 24 May 2021, 07:46 AM   #38
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Trade is a no brained for me. No way a Ss Daytona is worth north of $18k in my value system. A PM DD is worth 2x as much as I always use msrp as the ultimate truth teller in value.
What he said. Or I’d sell the Daytona and buy a WG ALS Lange 1 Moonphase
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Old 24 May 2021, 07:56 AM   #39
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I agree, trade ASAP before they come to their senses.
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Old 24 May 2021, 07:56 AM   #40
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this is what you call falling for the hype, just because every AD had day dates available doesn't make the daytona a better watch. a PM rolex can't and shouldn't be compared to a steel one, regardless of model
So are we looking at PM vs SS here? In that case why not just trade in the SS Daytona for a 1980s TT GMT? More PM in that watch right?

I just wonder how many of the people here that quickly said trade it in, actually have a SS Daytona?

Lastly, I happen to like the way a SS Daytona looks over any DD.
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Old 24 May 2021, 08:02 AM   #41
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So are we looking at PM vs SS here? In that case why not just trade in the SS Daytona for a 1980s TT GMT? More PM in that watch right?

I just wonder how many of the people here that quickly said trade it in, actually have a SS Daytona?

Lastly, I happen to like the way a SS Daytona looks over any DD.
if you like the way the daytona looks that's a totally different story, but in this case it's about trading a watch that costs $13k for a watch that costs $35k and is arguably the pinnacle of the brand. if someone likes the day date then there's no real reason to not do the trade and take advantage of the premiums

also to your point about how many here have the SS daytona, a counter argument would be have you worn a PM rolex?
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Old 24 May 2021, 08:09 AM   #42
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if you like the way the daytona looks that's a totally different story, but in this case it's about trading a watch that costs $13k for a watch that costs $35k and is arguably the pinnacle of the brand. if someone likes the day date then there's no real reason to not do the trade and take advantage of the premiums

also to your point about how many here have the SS daytona, a counter argument would be have you worn a PM rolex?
Actually yes I have PM Rolexes, and my wife too. However, in my opinion, the SS Daytona is in a class by itself and always will be. So the DD is not a better watch simply because its MSRP is more than the MSRP of a SS Daytona!
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Old 24 May 2021, 08:13 AM   #43
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Actually yes I have PM Rolexes, and my wife too. However, in my opinion, the SS Daytona is in a class by itself and always will be. So the DD is not a better watch simply because its MSRP is more than the MSRP of a SS Daytona!
never said msrp makes it a better watch lol, just said this is about being able to trade up to a watch that costs 3x more but without actually paying the difference. whether or not it's more special is up to the owner, but most can agree that a gold rolex is more special than a steel one. i think the daytona is at most a $20k watch, past that you should expect to get more for your money, like what AP offers in their steel range
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Old 24 May 2021, 08:17 AM   #44
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I can’t see a way to answer your question. They’re such completely different watches in every way. And value, of course, isn’t just in dollars. If your heart isn’t set on having a 116500 and you’re good with a hefty and beautiful PM piece for your daily wearer (if that’s what it will be), then it sounds like a really good way to enter the world of the PM. The 18K DD is a gorgeous, substantial piece, no question. I’ve worn one, though I don’t own one.
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Old 24 May 2021, 08:56 AM   #45
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The fact that anyone would even think about twice about this is mind boggling to me

Is the day date in gold this absolutely incredible on the wrist?


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Old 24 May 2021, 08:57 AM   #46
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Have you actually found anyone who would do this trade ?

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Yes with a little bit of cash on top.


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Old 24 May 2021, 08:59 AM   #47
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I'll admit that I'm tempted by this myself, as I really want a DD36 and always have, but ask yourself, what is more likely to happen? That Daytonas become easier to get, or DD40s? Not so long ago you could easily get a DD at a 10-15% discount. The only time that Daytonas were "easy" to come by in the last 25 years was at the height of the great recession during the liquidity squeeze.

I agree with you on this but could be my sole opportunity to reach this watch.


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Old 24 May 2021, 09:00 AM   #48
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Who cares about “easier to purchase”. The watch on the wrist is the headlines and not the “acquisition”. If he can find someone to trade a SS Daytona for a 40mm DD, he struck the mother-load and should be smiling every time he puts his PM DD on. I question what a grey market dealer would really give him for that SS Daytona model??? What are the real world numbers??

Around 30-32 grey.


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Old 24 May 2021, 09:01 AM   #49
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Here you go. You decide

Ok, you could only have one—which is it?!


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Old 24 May 2021, 09:04 AM   #50
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if you like the way the daytona looks that's a totally different story, but in this case it's about trading a watch that costs $13k for a watch that costs $35k and is arguably the pinnacle of the brand. if someone likes the day date then there's no real reason to not do the trade and take advantage of the premiums

also to your point about how many here have the SS daytona, a counter argument would be have you worn a PM rolex?

I have not worn a precious metal Rolex—is it truly that higher of a level? I do personally believe, even in my mid-thirties, that the gold day date is absolutely stunning with the deconstructed Roman numerals.


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Old 24 May 2021, 09:10 AM   #51
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I would. I can't tell anyone else what they would or should do.

Material value beats hype value every time for me. But we're all different.
This. I love the DD40 and would trade a SS Daytona for a PM piece all day.
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Old 24 May 2021, 09:11 AM   #52
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I would never trade a DD for a SS anything, Daytona or otherwise. Mostly because I love DD’s (I have 2). If you love your Daytona, don’t be trading simply because of the perceived value difference. You would have to love the DD just as much, otherwise you’ll be sorry you let the Daytona go.
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Old 24 May 2021, 09:13 AM   #53
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less typing and more trading. Great deal for you
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Old 24 May 2021, 09:16 AM   #54
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Do you need a chrono? Or do you need to know the day and date?
I don’t need a chrono and I can figure the day and date pretty easily.
I have a 116500 and would not trade it for a DD40 for a few reasons:
The DD40 has no micro adjustment and I’m finding there are few watches I enjoy without the micro adjust.
Stainless steel is more durable than YG and I tend to be hard on my watches.
I don’t like to be flashy and given they are both worth $30k+, I would not feel comfortable wearing a gold DD in some situations, but I wouldn’t be nervous wearing a stainless Daytona
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Old 24 May 2021, 09:19 AM   #55
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Yes from a value prop. But make yourself happy, not the internet.

Me, all in on a white gold DD40.
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Old 24 May 2021, 09:19 AM   #56
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Hell yeah!!!!

A $13k watch for a $36k+ watch is an absolute no brainer for me.
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Old 24 May 2021, 09:20 AM   #57
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I have not worn a precious metal Rolex—is it truly that higher of a level? I do personally believe, even in my mid-thirties, that the gold day date is absolutely stunning with the deconstructed Roman numerals.


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i would say it is, the weight makes it feel much more substantial and makes steel watches feel kinda flimsy after. also nothing beats the glow of yellow gold. i think the daytona is a great watch and given the opportunity i would definitely own one, but at the current market price i just don't see the value in it. at that price if i'm getting a steel watch it has to be an AP
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Old 24 May 2021, 09:20 AM   #58
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It's your watch, do whatever make you happy.

I have both and love both of them very much, they are the iconic of the brand.

To me SS Daytona and D-D are the one to keep for a long long time.
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If you like it more, I get the logic but like the look for the Daytona so much more.
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I have not worn a precious metal Rolex—is it truly that higher of a level? I do personally believe, even in my mid-thirties, that the gold day date is absolutely stunning with the deconstructed Roman numerals.


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Historically it will always be the “President’ of the Rolex line up. It’s history trumps the recent blip in time market value of the Daytona. The SS Daytona is valued by Rolex as a $14k watch. There is no way getting beyond what it’s creator values it within their catalogue of watches. The DD was top dog when you couldn’t give a Daytona away. It will be that decades from now.
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