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supra2nv · 1 July 2007, 04:41 AM

Ok, would like your advice.
......2006 D Serial Number White Gold Daytona (used from private party, mint, originated at AD): $17.9k

or

2007 Z Serial Number White GoldDaytona (new, from AD): $22.3k.

which would you go for? is the used one a good deal or too much? good thing is if i buy the new one it may give me a better chance from the AD to get a stainless steel version......

JJ Irani · 1 July 2007, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

Ok, would like your advice.

2006 D Serial Number White Gold Daytona (used from private party, mint, originated at AD): $17.9k

or

2007 Z Serial Number White GoldDaytona (new, from AD): $22.3k.

which would you go for? is the used one a good deal or too much? good thing is if i buy the new one it may give me a better chance from the AD to get a stainless steel version......

Welcome to TRF, pal.

Want an absolute reply? For that kind of money.....NEITHER!!!

For that kind of $$$, you could get yourself a couple of beautiful Rollies and still have plenty of cash burning a big hole in your pocket.

JJ

mike · 1 July 2007, 05:03 AM

I'm not sure what kind of break you can get from an AD on a new WG Daytona, but assuming the D is MINT I'd go that route.

Prince · 1 July 2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...Want an absolute reply? For that kind of money.....NEITHER!!!

For that kind of $$$, you could get yourself a couple of beautiful Rollies and still have plenty of cash burning a big hole in your pocket.

Absolutely agree. I spent about $7,000US for this:

and for the remainder of what supra2nv quoted on the second WG Daytona, I got these as well:

JJ Irani · 1 July 2007, 05:10 AM

Now that does make a hellua lot of sense to me, Allan!!

Prince · 1 July 2007, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Now that does make a hellua lot of sense to me, Allan!!

Kind of like a "no-brainer", JJ. I did the math!!!

walds11 · 1 July 2007, 05:19 AM

Buy pre-owned to save some cash.

worktolivelife · 1 July 2007, 05:21 AM

18K is a very fair price on the LNIB! and I'd choose a White Gold Daytona over anything else in the Rolex line up. "THe Value Of Anything Is How It Makes You Feel"

Good Luck

steve

Prince · 1 July 2007, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Buy pre-owned to save some cash.

Prince · 1 July 2007, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by worktolivelife

18K is a very fair price on the LNIB! and I'd choose a White Gold Daytona over anything else in the Rolex line up...

Now wait a minute, Steve. That meteorite-dialed Daytona of yours is a special case. It just happens to be one of the most beautiful Daytonas ever made. So yes, the price is worth it on that baby!!!

supra2nv · 1 July 2007, 05:40 AM

im going with the black dial with red accents. is $17.9k a good deal on that one?

p.s. is it better the watch is with papers from an authorized dealer vs. buying a grey market one with open papers new? grey market is about $20k new.....vs. the $18k used with papers from an AD.

also, is it worth the extra $4k to get something in my name? i have no freaking idea what is more valued later on.

decisions decisions.

Welshwatchman · 1 July 2007, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra2nv

Ok, would like your advice.

2006 D Serial Number White Gold Daytona (used from private party, mint, originated at AD): $17.9k

or

2007 Z Serial Number White GoldDaytona (new, from AD): $22.3k.

which would you go for? is the used one a good deal or too much? good thing is if i buy the new one it may give me a better chance from the AD to get a stainless steel version......

Out of these two options the 2006 at $17.9k is the better choice by far, providing it is the same dial (that meteorite dial is worth the extra $$).

Prince · 1 July 2007, 05:46 AM

Actually, there is a meteorite-dialed WG Daytona Z-series for sale on eBay for $16,995. Now THAT'S A DEAL!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-DAYTONA-18...QQcmdZViewItem

supra2nv · 1 July 2007, 06:07 AM

im talking about the full white gold band with the black and red dial, not meteorite.

Welshwatchman · 1 July 2007, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Actually, there is a meteorite-dialed WG Daytona Z-series for sale on eBay for $16,995. Now THAT'S A DEAL!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-DAYTONA-18...QQcmdZViewItem

It's a beauty, Allan, but with it being a croc strap '519 the price is just pretty reasonable as opposed to the absolute bargain it would be if it were the '509 all gold version.

supra2nv · 1 July 2007, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Out of these two options the 2006 at $17.9k is the better choice by far, providing it is the same dial (that meteorite dial is worth the extra $$).

does that mean the $17.9k for the black dial is a bad deal?

worktolivelife · 1 July 2007, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

does that mean the $17.9k for the black dial is a bad deal?

You'd be saving in the region of £2K [$4K] than if you bought it brand new from a friendly AD with a discount obviously your mileage may vary on what sort/scale of discount "you" could achieve

steve

Gaijin · 1 July 2007, 06:22 AM

No to EBay. We have been down that road already. EBay is for cheap purchases that you can afford to get ripped off on. Not a grail WG Daytona.

I always say buy new from an AD. There is nothing like that experience.

There is in my opinion nothing like the piece of mind and back up service you get from a trusted AD. If I was going to plunk down 20K I would only do it with an AD. This is a once in a lifetime purchase for most of us.

I like the new clasp on the Z serial number Daytona as well.

Don't get bit, don't get burned and know what you are getting with a 2 year warranty. Buy new I say.

I don't think I would buy anything so nice and spendy that was not new. I would be the first wrist that it was on. I think I would keep a Rolex like that for the rest of my life, so I would not cut corners.

Welshwatchman · 1 July 2007, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by worktolivelife

You'd be saving in the region of £2K [$4K] than if you bought it brand new from a friendly AD with a discount obviously your mileage may vary on what sort/scale of discount "you" could achieve

steve

Have you still got yours, Steve? If so, are you still smitten or does your eye stray elsewhere?

readyaimfire · 1 July 2007, 06:25 AM

Yes. It is a good deal on the watch you want. You'll save enough to buy that stainless Daytona later if you choose. But, the white gold Daytona is beautiful and you may not want the stainless after wearing it.

worktolivelife · 1 July 2007, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Have you still got yours, Steve? If so, are you still smitten or does your eye stray elsewhere?

Yer still have it mate! could be a long waiting game for "my grail ", having some fun with panerai along the way though

steve

Welshwatchman · 1 July 2007, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Out of these two options the 2006 at $17.9k is the better choice by far, providing it is the same dial (that meteorite dial is worth the extra $$).

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra2nv

does that mean the $17.9k for the black dial is a bad deal?

No. It is the better deal by far of the two and IMO $17.9 is the lowest price by a margin that I have ever seen a '509 listed for sale.

If I were able to get a '509 for £8k in the UK (2006 model papers) I would be on it and the 116710 or 718 would be on its way out of the door in a flash.

Welshwatchman · 1 July 2007, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by worktolivelife

Yer still have it mate! could be a long waiting game for "my grail ", having some fun with panerai along the way though

steve

Would that grail be a certain Patek, I wonder?

supra2nv · 1 July 2007, 06:36 AM

MSRP is $27.9k

I negotiated $22.3k from an AD.

used is $17.9k with full paperwork.

just want to clarify the scale of the savings i have negotiated...

p.s. the difference between the 2006 white gold and the 2007 is nothing, they have the same features from what i understand, but correct me if I am wrong.

Welshwatchman · 1 July 2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

MSRP is $27.9k

I negotiated $22.3k from an AD.

used is $17.9k with full paperwork.

just want to clarify the scale of the savings i have negotiated...

p.s. the difference between the 2006 white gold and the 2007 is nothing, they have the same features from what i understand, but correct me if I am wrong.

If you buy at $17.9k there is VERY LITTLE depreciation left in that watch, EVER.

If Rolex keep with their 8% price increases it may even be worth a little more than you paid for it in a couple of years, as well as the joy of ownership of such a fine watch.

Do it, I say.

The only difference 2006-7 would the the omission of the rolexrolex on the chapter ring (possibly) on the 2006.

supra2nv · 1 July 2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

If you buy at $17.9k there is VERY LITTLE depreciation left in that watch, EVER.

If Rolex keep with their 8% price increases it may even be worth a little more than you paid for it in a couple of years, as well as the joy of ownership of such a fine watch.

Do it, I say.

The only difference 2006-7 would the the omission of the rolexrolex on the chapter ring (possibly) on the 2006.

this one has the chapter ring.

what's a '509 lol?

Welshwatchman · 1 July 2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

this one has the chapter ring.

what's a '509 lol

116509 - The official reference number for the WG (white gold) Daytona.

supra2nv · 1 July 2007, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

116509 - The official reference number for the WG (white gold) Daytona.

oops youre right:) sorry about that. yes I am getting the 116509 with black face and red accents.

Welshwatchman · 1 July 2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by supra2nv

oops youre right:) sorry about that. yes I am getting the 116509 with black face and red accents.

Once you get this beauty there will be absolutely no need for the far inferior SS Daytona.

Remember to post some pics. No-one else on the forums has one. It is your duty.

supra2nv · 1 July 2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Once you get this beauty there will be absolutely no need for the far inferior SS Daytona.

Remember to post some pics. No-one else on the forums has one. It is your duty.

there is another member that just got one...Joe is his name i think...

what is everyone's opinion between the silver, black, and meteorite dials?

1 July 2007, 04:41 AM	#1
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	Daytona: Used vs. New? Ok, would like your advice. ......2006 D Serial Number White Gold Daytona (used from private party, mint, originated at AD): $17.9k or 2007 Z Serial Number White GoldDaytona (new, from AD): $22.3k. which would you go for? is the used one a good deal or too much? good thing is if i buy the new one it may give me a better chance from the AD to get a stainless steel version...... Last edited by supra2nv; 19 September 2007 at 02:05 PM..

1 July 2007, 05:10 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Now that does make a hellua lot of sense to me, Allan!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 July 2007, 05:21 AM	#8
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	18K is a very fair price on the LNIB! and I'd choose a White Gold Daytona over anything else in the Rolex line up. "THe Value Of Anything Is How It Makes You Feel" Good Luck steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

1 July 2007, 05:46 AM	#13
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Actually, there is a meteorite-dialed WG Daytona Z-series for sale on eBay for $16,995. Now THAT'S A DEAL!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ROLEX-DAYTONA-18...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

1 July 2007, 05:03 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'm not sure what kind of break you can get from an AD on a new WG Daytona, but assuming the D is MINT I'd go that route.

1 July 2007, 05:19 AM	#7
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,658	Buy pre-owned to save some cash.

1 July 2007, 05:40 AM	#11
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	im going with the black dial with red accents. is $17.9k a good deal on that one? p.s. is it better the watch is with papers from an authorized dealer vs. buying a grey market one with open papers new? grey market is about $20k new.....vs. the $18k used with papers from an AD. also, is it worth the extra $4k to get something in my name? i have no freaking idea what is more valued later on. decisions decisions.

1 July 2007, 06:07 AM	#14
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	im talking about the full white gold band with the black and red dial, not meteorite.

1 July 2007, 06:22 AM	#18
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	No to EBay. We have been down that road already. EBay is for cheap purchases that you can afford to get ripped off on. Not a grail WG Daytona. I always say buy new from an AD. There is nothing like that experience. There is in my opinion nothing like the piece of mind and back up service you get from a trusted AD. If I was going to plunk down 20K I would only do it with an AD. This is a once in a lifetime purchase for most of us. I like the new clasp on the Z serial number Daytona as well. Don't get bit, don't get burned and know what you are getting with a 2 year warranty. Buy new I say. I don't think I would buy anything so nice and spendy that was not new. I would be the first wrist that it was on. I think I would keep a Rolex like that for the rest of my life, so I would not cut corners.

1 July 2007, 06:25 AM	#20
readyaimfire Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 35	Yes. It is a good deal on the watch you want. You'll save enough to buy that stainless Daytona later if you choose. But, the white gold Daytona is beautiful and you may not want the stainless after wearing it.

1 July 2007, 06:36 AM	#24
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	MSRP is $27.9k I negotiated $22.3k from an AD. used is $17.9k with full paperwork. just want to clarify the scale of the savings i have negotiated... p.s. the difference between the 2006 white gold and the 2007 is nothing, they have the same features from what i understand, but correct me if I am wrong.

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