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Old 13 October 2015, 06:32 AM   #1
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Flip Daytona 116520 for DD40 228239 ??!

Once again I'm considering another purchase. Attached is the new DD40 WG Blue Dial that I'm contemplating and since I only want one Rolex, I would sell my recently purchased Daytona and add cash. What do you think ? I'm not looking at saving and adding the DD later. It's now or never. Therefore ...

Would you keep the Daytona and pass or do the trade ? I think the DD40 is quite an amazing piece and the Romans take it up a notch. Thanks as always for the candidness !!

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Old 13 October 2015, 06:40 AM   #2
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Go for it. That is one beautiful watch and white gold is fantastic.
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Old 13 October 2015, 06:57 AM   #3
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Common sense would ask what else you have in your collection if you only want one Rolex. This will wear quite dressy, so if the rest of your watches are Patek for example then the Daytona gives more variety. Overall I think this is a good trade, but they are very different watches.
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Old 13 October 2015, 07:02 AM   #4
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Do it. It's an amazing watch.
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Old 13 October 2015, 07:03 AM   #5
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All depends on what you like better and what you need it for.

The two watches are at such different ends of the spectrum it would be almost impossible for me to speculate. Several pros and cons of each...so get what it is that stirs your passion.
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:24 AM   #6
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I love my Daytona, but yeah, I would do this trade. That DD is a beauty.
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:29 AM   #7
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Have to be a big fat yes from me!
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:33 AM   #8
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I love that watch. Daytona is great too but I couldn't pass on that white gold DD!
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:33 AM   #9
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Go with your gut....there is no logic in this hobby! I will say though, you hang around these forums long enough, you will end up with more than one Rolex!
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:37 AM   #10
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I just got a yellow gold one and couldn't be happier, go for it!
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:41 AM   #11
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Yes! I also have YG and love it....Look for the incoming thread next.
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Old 13 October 2015, 11:20 AM   #12
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Between those two, as much as I love the Daytona, would go with the DD
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Old 13 October 2015, 11:29 AM   #13
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I love Daytona but DD40s.. is just rocking!!
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Old 13 October 2015, 11:33 AM   #14
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Not for others but a big yes for DD40 WG !! Look at that dial
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Old 13 October 2015, 11:43 AM   #15
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Go for the DD. Flip away!
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Old 13 October 2015, 11:45 AM   #16
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I'm not a Daytona guy so I say go for it. That DD is hot.
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Old 13 October 2015, 12:05 PM   #17
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Old 13 October 2015, 01:55 PM   #18
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Old 13 October 2015, 02:03 PM   #19
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Old 13 October 2015, 02:42 PM   #20
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A resounding yes for me. Love your attitude, now or never. Go for it. The blue Roman dial is the best combination for the white gold DD 40 in my opinion.
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Old 13 October 2015, 02:50 PM   #21
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Do it. DD40 is my favorite Rolex right now
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Old 13 October 2015, 03:55 PM   #22
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I've been struggling with the same question ever since trying one on a few weeks ago. I'd miss the Daytona but that's one watch that could make everything alright. You go first and let me know how you make out. My gut feeling is that everything will be OK.
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Old 13 October 2015, 04:01 PM   #23
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Goodbye Daytona.
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Old 13 October 2015, 06:47 PM   #24
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Yep dd40 is stunning


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Old 13 October 2015, 08:40 PM   #25
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I would.

But if want the stick dial for the lume effect.
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:45 PM   #26
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I have not seen the blue dial but the pictures look very stunning! Go for it if the Daytona is not being worn.
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:45 PM   #27
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DD40 is so beautiful! I'd do it in a second!
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Old 13 October 2015, 08:54 PM   #28
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Go for it. Beautiful watch. I don't think you will look back.
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Old 13 October 2015, 09:36 PM   #29
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You guys are such enablers. Not a single no. Lol.
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Old 13 October 2015, 09:47 PM   #30
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You guys are such enablers. Not a single no. Lol.
Just because you said that, I'll say no. It's a beautiful watch. I've seen it in person. But, I struggle with The new Romans. I want to like them, but I can't.

Otherwise, I'd say yes too.
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