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shoppy · 18 February 2012, 12:34 AM

I have the chance of moving on another watch that I am really after but I'll have to sell one of my watches for it. Narrowed down to black faced daytona or sub. I am struggling on which to flip. So asking the forum members.

azguy · 18 February 2012, 12:39 AM

What's the watch you are thinking of pulling the trigger on

TSW · 18 February 2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

what's the watch you are thinking of pulling the trigger on

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shoppy · 18 February 2012, 12:46 AM

A day date, I have saved up so much cash, but need to free up a little more. I could buy it on credit but rather pay for it out right.

I waited for a year for my daytona and I just looked at it now and it is stunning, the sub c is a great watch and lovely too. But I know I could pick up one at any time.

btinl · 18 February 2012, 12:46 AM

I would keep the SubC if you are moving on a dress watch. It will be a nice daily watch to have.

TSW · 18 February 2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shoppy

A day date, I have saved up so much cash, but need to free up a little more. I could buy it on credit but rather pay for it out right.

I waited for a year for my daytona and I just looked at it now and it is stunning, the sub c is a great watch and lovely too. But I know I could pick up one at any time.

There's your answer

BCNJ · 18 February 2012, 12:47 AM

I would dump the Daytona, but I'm biased

mightymike · 18 February 2012, 01:00 AM

I wouldn't flip the sub or daytona for a day-date... You would regret!!

shoppy · 18 February 2012, 01:02 AM

Sorry to clarify its a day date II. I like both sub c and daytona very much but I am not willing to buy the watch unless its completely paid for out right, so hence reason to flip one.

cwilson13 · 18 February 2012, 01:13 AM

Personally, i would keep the Daytona. Sounds to me like you would too.
Your words... Dayton is 'stunning'... Sub C is (merely) 'great'.
Decision seems pretty clear.

SS Oyster · 18 February 2012, 01:18 AM

I can't imagine anything worth selling either of those beauties to obtain.

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dddrees · 18 February 2012, 01:20 AM

Personally I think it would be a mistake to get rid of either, as you like them both. I would flip the one you think you would miss the least, and I don't think the Daytona is that difficult to get.

Hazelnut · 18 February 2012, 01:25 AM

Keep the Daytona and the Sub C, and forget about the Day Date II! Those two are better choices! (And save yourself some money while you are at it)

Sherwooddavid · 18 February 2012, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mightymike

I wouldn't flip the sub or daytona for a day-date... You would regret!!

Agree 100% !!

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superdog · 18 February 2012, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mightymike

I wouldn't flip the sub or daytona for a day-date... You would regret!!

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nauticajoe · 18 February 2012, 02:03 AM

As mentioned, I'd hold on to both. Save up for the DDII.

Good luck!

DWILZEN · 18 February 2012, 02:21 AM

I am in the same boat. Except I have the GMT instead of sub. I really want the white dial exp 2 and was considering flipping either the black ss Daytona or the GMT. I have been leaning towards flipping the Daytona only because at times it seems a little to small for my liking. I am afraid I would regret it though.

Lion · 18 February 2012, 02:30 AM

Simon and Dan, as already stated, I would keep what I have and continue saving to get the new watch of your choices. Otherwise down the road I think you would regret it!!!

WatchTimes · 18 February 2012, 02:40 AM

Daytona would be GONE!
Sorry, had a few and just have never been impressed by them.

BUT

I am not a fan of the bezel on the DD II either.

Tough call but if those were my options the Daytona would be GONE!

floater156 · 18 February 2012, 02:43 AM

Flip the sub-c, they are the most common.

HDHNTER · 18 February 2012, 02:44 AM

I would flip the Daytona.... matter of fact I did to pick up the Sub-C.

The GMT Master · 18 February 2012, 03:00 AM

Get rid of the Daytona whilst you can still get a good price for them

TSW · 18 February 2012, 03:07 AM

Wouldn't sell nothing for a DDII, if it was the classic 36mm i'd consider it.

erikscollectables · 18 February 2012, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Get rid of the Daytona whilst you can still get a good price for them

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ratty · 18 February 2012, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by shoppy

I waited for a year for my daytona and I just looked at it now and it is stunning, the sub c is a great watch and lovely too. But I know I could pick up one at any time.

I agree with this.

HDHNTER · 18 February 2012, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by erikscollectables

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Supply has surpassed demand & secondary market pricing reflects that. Glad I flipped mine when I did. It's only going to get worse as we inch closer to the SS-C release. To those that say otherwise, denial isn't just a river in Africa.

chicagofan · 18 February 2012, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by the gmt master

get rid of the daytona whilst you can still get a good price for them

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FX44 · 18 February 2012, 04:21 AM

Keep the Sub, it's a classic!

snaggle · 18 February 2012, 05:29 AM

Whats up with everyone hating on the DDII? lol.. Its a great watch and IMO nicer than the classic 36mm! Well thats because I have bigger wrists and like bigger watches, each to his own! I think the 36mm is too small!

Anyway, back to the topic, I think its a really hard choice which one to flip. It would make sense to keep the daytona maybe for more variance in your watches, this way you will have chronograph, day, and date, rather than having 2 watches with almost the same functions, are atleast have more functions than keeping the sub, if you know whaty I mean..

gwalker · 18 February 2012, 05:53 AM

I would keep the sub. Then you have a true sport and a true dress watch. Congrats on being able to get a DDII. They are so beautiful. I don't know why others are bashing one of the most iconic Rolexs ever made. Are you going Gold or platty???

18 February 2012, 12:34 AM	#1
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Keep daytona or sub-c? I have the chance of moving on another watch that I am really after but I'll have to sell one of my watches for it. Narrowed down to black faced daytona or sub. I am struggling on which to flip. So asking the forum members. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

18 February 2012, 12:46 AM	#4
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	A day date, I have saved up so much cash, but need to free up a little more. I could buy it on credit but rather pay for it out right. I waited for a year for my daytona and I just looked at it now and it is stunning, the sub c is a great watch and lovely too. But I know I could pick up one at any time. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

18 February 2012, 01:02 AM	#9
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Sorry to clarify its a day date II. I like both sub c and daytona very much but I am not willing to buy the watch unless its completely paid for out right, so hence reason to flip one. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

18 February 2012, 01:20 AM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Personally I think it would be a mistake to get rid of either, as you like them both. I would flip the one you think you would miss the least, and I don't think the Daytona is that difficult to get. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 February 2012, 02:30 AM	#18
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Simon and Dan, as already stated, I would keep what I have and continue saving to get the new watch of your choices. Otherwise down the road I think you would regret it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

18 February 2012, 12:39 AM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	What's the watch you are thinking of pulling the trigger on

18 February 2012, 12:46 AM	#5
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,964	I would keep the SubC if you are moving on a dress watch. It will be a nice daily watch to have.

18 February 2012, 12:47 AM	#7
BCNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Brendan Location: NJ Watch: Pepsi/LVC/DJII Posts: 446	I would dump the Daytona, but I'm biased

18 February 2012, 01:00 AM	#8
mightymike Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 22	I wouldn't flip the sub or daytona for a day-date... You would regret!!

18 February 2012, 01:13 AM	#10
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,499	Personally, i would keep the Daytona. Sounds to me like you would too. Your words... Dayton is 'stunning'... Sub C is (merely) 'great'. Decision seems pretty clear.

18 February 2012, 01:18 AM	#11
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,202	I can't imagine anything worth selling either of those beauties to obtain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2012, 01:25 AM	#13
Hazelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: SubC Date Posts: 242	Keep the Daytona and the Sub C, and forget about the Day Date II! Those two are better choices! (And save yourself some money while you are at it)

18 February 2012, 02:03 AM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As mentioned, I'd hold on to both. Save up for the DDII. Good luck!

18 February 2012, 02:21 AM	#17
DWILZEN Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Dan Location: CINCINNATI OHIO Watch: Daytona/GMTII-C Posts: 117	I am in the same boat. Except I have the GMT instead of sub. I really want the white dial exp 2 and was considering flipping either the black ss Daytona or the GMT. I have been leaning towards flipping the Daytona only because at times it seems a little to small for my liking. I am afraid I would regret it though.

18 February 2012, 02:40 AM	#19
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Daytona would be GONE! Sorry, had a few and just have never been impressed by them. BUT I am not a fan of the bezel on the DD II either. Tough call but if those were my options the Daytona would be GONE! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

18 February 2012, 02:43 AM	#20
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Flip the sub-c, they are the most common. __________________ Lead by example through production.

18 February 2012, 02:44 AM	#21
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I would flip the Daytona.... matter of fact I did to pick up the Sub-C.

18 February 2012, 03:00 AM	#22
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Get rid of the Daytona whilst you can still get a good price for them

18 February 2012, 03:07 AM	#23
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Wouldn't sell nothing for a DDII, if it was the classic 36mm i'd consider it. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

18 February 2012, 04:21 AM	#28
FX44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 518	Keep the Sub, it's a classic! __________________ Submariner 114060

18 February 2012, 05:29 AM	#29
snaggle Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: SubC, DJII, Omegas Posts: 768	Whats up with everyone hating on the DDII? lol.. Its a great watch and IMO nicer than the classic 36mm! Well thats because I have bigger wrists and like bigger watches, each to his own! I think the 36mm is too small! Anyway, back to the topic, I think its a really hard choice which one to flip. It would make sense to keep the daytona maybe for more variance in your watches, this way you will have chronograph, day, and date, rather than having 2 watches with almost the same functions, are atleast have more functions than keeping the sub, if you know whaty I mean..

18 February 2012, 05:53 AM	#30
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I would keep the sub. Then you have a true sport and a true dress watch. Congrats on being able to get a DDII. They are so beautiful. I don't know why others are bashing one of the most iconic Rolexs ever made. Are you going Gold or platty???

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