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GolfPunk · 8 October 2016, 11:02 PM

I've spoken to my friend and watchdealer this morning.

I'd told him I'd got my black ceramic Daytona yesterday. He has a client wanting to buy a black dial off him but he currently only has 2 brand new white dials.

He offered me a swap deal, my new Watch plus £500 cash for a brand new white dial.

I originally wanted the white dial when they were announced at Basel in march but as time went on I preferred the black dial.

Therefore I declined his offer and I'm very happy with my decision to keep my black dial ceramic Daytona.

sahcivan · 8 October 2016, 11:04 PM

If it's what you prefer then you made the right choice to keep hold of it

HL65 · 8 October 2016, 11:04 PM

Congrats on your black dial and agree prefer it to white so right choice. I will add white one but if I only could have one it would be the black.

MickCollins1916 · 8 October 2016, 11:05 PM

No doubt that had to be tempting...but I understand your decision. The black dial is killer, and my own preferences on the DaytonaC have shifted from white to black as well.

fskywalker · 8 October 2016, 11:05 PM

If you prefer the black one then don't

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RichM · 8 October 2016, 11:06 PM

Sound to me like you made the right choice.

rle737ng · 8 October 2016, 11:14 PM

I like the black.

beer · 8 October 2016, 11:20 PM

were you supposed to give the £500 or receive it?

knowing the scenario, the dealer needing a black dial for a customer, and your watch being more or less new, i would say he should have been the one offering the additional cash, would have made it more tempting

good choice though

subtona · 8 October 2016, 11:22 PM

Also liked the white originally but now find the black more desirable but truth is I have yet to see either in person.

Congrats.

padi56 · 8 October 2016, 11:24 PM

I thought this so called new Daytona was hard to get yet the original posters watch-dealer has two new white dial.

brandrea · 8 October 2016, 11:44 PM

As long as you're happy that's what matters

I still have yet to see one here

GolfPunk · 8 October 2016, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beer

were you supposed to give the £500 or receive it?

knowing the scenario, the dealer needing a black dial for a customer, and your watch being more or less new, i would say he should have been the one offering the additional cash, would have made it more tempting

good choice though

He was offering me the £500 cash.

bayerische · 8 October 2016, 11:45 PM

Black all the way.

GolfPunk · 8 October 2016, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I thought this so called new Daytona was hard to get yet the original posters watch-dealer has two new white dial.

He's a typical grey dealer, buys a lot of Rolex stock from AD's so gets preferential treatment off the AD's. I don't think it's right but I suppose it's business.

AK797 · 8 October 2016, 11:48 PM

What if he offered a grand on top? I might take it as I seem to switch between the two dials.

watchwatcher · 8 October 2016, 11:51 PM

Wow...tempting offer, for sure.

But, if you can find happiness in this watch madness, then that's what counts.

padi56 · 9 October 2016, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

He's a typical grey dealer, buys a lot of Rolex stock from AD's so gets preferential treatment off the AD's. I don't think it's right but I suppose it's business.

Well said it many times this is one of the main reasons they are in short supply as they are bought then flipped for profit by many that do not really want to own and wear the watch..

Vaxe · 9 October 2016, 12:19 AM

Once you go black....

I made the same choice, wear in good health!

Muzz · 9 October 2016, 12:49 AM

If you are happy with the combination it does not make any sense to do that deal anyways. The 500 quid isn't going to make you happy giving up what did make you happy.

7shaun7 · 9 October 2016, 01:03 AM

Stay with black I preferred black which I have to the White but told AD that I would have which ever came in first.

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Boaters · 9 October 2016, 01:16 AM

Keep the black it is the right thing to do

dcash0615 · 9 October 2016, 01:19 AM

Exactly. And now all these Daytona C's are sitting in gray dealer stock at inflated prices with very few wanting to pay over MSRP so the WIS wanting to own this watch to wear and not flip are left with no watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well said it many times this is one of the main reasons they are in short supply as they are bought then flipped for profit by many that do not really want to own and wear the watch..

1st amg · 9 October 2016, 01:21 AM

Congrats, keep the black!

Wcdhtwn · 9 October 2016, 01:26 AM

Tempting offer but you're right to keep what you really like instead of your second choice and £500. Good long term play.

sahcivan · 9 October 2016, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I thought this so called new Daytona was hard to get yet the original posters watch-dealer has two new white dial.

No surprise as that's his job......

Bobby T · 9 October 2016, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

He was offering me the £500 cash.

Unless you truly like the black dial more than the white, I would have taken his offer. The white dial is stunning.............it really pops with the contrasting black outline on the subdials. The black dial is just too black.....actually like the previous iteration more with the SS bezel........gives the watch quite a bit more contrast. Anyway, you're happy and that's all that matters.........

Racerdj · 9 October 2016, 02:26 AM

If you prefer the black dial, then you make the correct decision. If you are like me and desire the white dial, then pocket the money and trade.

rodneygt3 · 9 October 2016, 02:38 AM

After talking to several Rolex AD's the White dial is in higher demand. However, you should select the color you like. For example, I would not get a Black dial because I want the white dial and if someone offered me a new Black dial +$500 for the white dial I would turn it down.

GB-man · 9 October 2016, 03:29 AM

Strange as I would think any connected dealer could swap a BNIB 116500 white for BNIB 116500 black with ease.

RGAmos · 9 October 2016, 03:43 AM

I now prefer black. Liked the white dial until I saw the black.

8 October 2016, 11:02 PM	#1
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Interesting Daytona C offer I've spoken to my friend and watchdealer this morning. I'd told him I'd got my black ceramic Daytona yesterday. He has a client wanting to buy a black dial off him but he currently only has 2 brand new white dials. He offered me a swap deal, my new Watch plus £500 cash for a brand new white dial. I originally wanted the white dial when they were announced at Basel in march but as time went on I preferred the black dial. Therefore I declined his offer and I'm very happy with my decision to keep my black dial ceramic Daytona. __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

8 October 2016, 11:04 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Congrats on your black dial and agree prefer it to white so right choice. I will add white one but if I only could have one it would be the black. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 October 2016, 11:05 PM	#5
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,163	If you prefer the black one then don't Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

8 October 2016, 11:06 PM	#6
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,633	Sound to me like you made the right choice. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

8 October 2016, 11:20 PM	#8
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	were you supposed to give the £500 or receive it? knowing the scenario, the dealer needing a black dial for a customer, and your watch being more or less new, i would say he should have been the one offering the additional cash, would have made it more tempting good choice though __________________

8 October 2016, 11:04 PM	#2
sahcivan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Watch: ing you watch me Posts: 636	If it's what you prefer then you made the right choice to keep hold of it

8 October 2016, 11:05 PM	#4
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,273	No doubt that had to be tempting...but I understand your decision. The black dial is killer, and my own preferences on the DaytonaC have shifted from white to black as well.

8 October 2016, 11:14 PM	#7
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 565	I like the black.

8 October 2016, 11:22 PM	#9
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,563	Also liked the white originally but now find the black more desirable but truth is I have yet to see either in person. Congrats. __________________

8 October 2016, 11:24 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,041	I thought this so called new Daytona was hard to get yet the original posters watch-dealer has two new white dial. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 October 2016, 11:44 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,873	As long as you're happy that's what matters I still have yet to see one here

8 October 2016, 11:45 PM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Black all the way. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

8 October 2016, 11:48 PM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	What if he offered a grand on top? I might take it as I seem to switch between the two dials.

8 October 2016, 11:51 PM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	Wow...tempting offer, for sure. But, if you can find happiness in this watch madness, then that's what counts.

9 October 2016, 12:19 AM	#18
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Once you go black.... I made the same choice, wear in good health!

9 October 2016, 12:49 AM	#19
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	If you are happy with the combination it does not make any sense to do that deal anyways. The 500 quid isn't going to make you happy giving up what did make you happy.

9 October 2016, 01:03 AM	#20
7shaun7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GB Watch: dssd daytonaC AK2 Posts: 178	Interesting Daytona C offer Stay with black I preferred black which I have to the White but told AD that I would have which ever came in first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 October 2016, 01:16 AM	#21
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Keep the black it is the right thing to do

9 October 2016, 01:21 AM	#23
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,377	Congrats, keep the black!

9 October 2016, 01:26 AM	#24
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,058	Tempting offer but you're right to keep what you really like instead of your second choice and £500. Good long term play.

9 October 2016, 02:26 AM	#27
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	If you prefer the black dial, then you make the correct decision. If you are like me and desire the white dial, then pocket the money and trade. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

9 October 2016, 02:38 AM	#28
rodneygt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Rodney Location: CT Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 224	After talking to several Rolex AD's the White dial is in higher demand. However, you should select the color you like. For example, I would not get a Black dial because I want the white dial and if someone offered me a new Black dial +$500 for the white dial I would turn it down.

9 October 2016, 03:29 AM	#29
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,330	Strange as I would think any connected dealer could swap a BNIB 116500 white for BNIB 116500 black with ease.

9 October 2016, 03:43 AM	#30
RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	I now prefer black. Liked the white dial until I saw the black.

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