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jms_w · 22 August 2013, 01:39 PM

After my recent acquisition, I've come to realize that I just have too many pieces that I cannot wear them all. For a long time I thought I would never be interested in the Daytona. The price just seemed too high for a stainless sport model. And I swore up and down that I would never spend $10k+ on a watch. But now that I've spent over $10k this year for 2 pieces, it just seems like a silly restriction I put on myself. And in the $10k range, is there really a better watch? I tried looking at JLC and AP but none of them really do it for me. So as a compromise, I thought about selling 3 pieces to buy the Daytona AND at the same time this will reduce my collection size from 8 to a more reasonable 6 automatics. I'm thinking I would sell both of my Omega day-date, Omega PO6200 and PAM310. While I still like them at some level, the day-date does not get much wrist time compared to others, the PO is heavy, and I like my PAM244 more than the 310 and they look too similar that my wife can't tell the difference. Does this seem like a reasonable plan? Hopefully it'll be enough to buy a new clasp second-hand SS Daytona black dial.

ND10 · 22 August 2013, 01:43 PM

I would do it in a flash. If you have tried the daytona on and can't wipe that smile off ur face then don't wait another second.

lig · 22 August 2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ND10

I would do it in a flash. If you have tried the daytona on and can't wipe that smile off ur face then don't wait another second.

+1

I would definitely make that move.

Nycturbovr6 · 22 August 2013, 04:11 PM

I would do it!

Cc1966 · 22 August 2013, 04:23 PM

Do it... Good luck!

kcmo · 23 August 2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ND10

I would do it in a flash. If you have tried the daytona on and can't wipe that smile off ur face then don't wait another second.

X2!!!

Chainring · 22 August 2013, 01:45 PM

Based on your rationalization, I'd make that trade, even though I'm not a huge fan of the Daytona.

busytimmy · 22 August 2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

Based on your rationalization, I'd make that trade, even though I'm not a huge fan of the Daytona.

My sentiments also.

Singslinger · 22 August 2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainring

Based on your rationalization, I'd make that trade, even though I'm not a huge fan of the Daytona.

Yes me too. Sounds like the 3 watches aren't getting much wrist time, which in my book automatically means it's time to flip them. And if you're sure the Daytona will be worn regularly, then by all means. Personally, I'm not a big fan but it's your call.

Gaijin · 23 August 2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

Yes me too. Sounds like the 3 watches aren't getting much wrist time, which in my book automatically means it's time to flip them. And if you're sure the Daytona will be worn regularly, then by all means. Personally, I'm not a big fan but it's your call.

Good call. No wrist time = flip.

Presa canary · 22 August 2013, 01:50 PM

I'd sell those three watches, but I'd never recommend the daytona... I could never justify buying a watch that just looks so much better on my wife then me. How about a zenith with the spectacular el primero? The apro really does nothing for you?? Or for that price range it'd be hard to find a finer watch than a chrono from GO, IMO of course

joe100 · 22 August 2013, 02:05 PM

I think it's be a good cull myself

samsam · 22 August 2013, 04:24 PM

I would do the flip, but probably not the Daytona. No offense to anyone, but I think it looks like Swatch watches. And forgive me if I don't like that in a 10k timepiece. Just my HO.

s14roller · 22 August 2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

I would do the flip, but probably not the Daytona. No offense to anyone, but I think it looks like Swatch watches. And forgive me if I don't like that in a 10k timepiece. Just my HO.

I don't think anyone will get offended, and maybe I haven't seen Swatch watches lately, but how does a Daytona look like a Swatch? If you said more like an Omega Speedmaster, I could see where that's coming from.

The Daytona probably gets a bit more comments than my APs as it's the only watch that has so much light reflections coming off it...

storm66 · 23 August 2013, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by samsam

i would do the flip, but probably not the daytona. No offense to anyone, but i think it looks like swatch watches. And forgive me if i don't like that in a 10k timepiece. Just my ho.

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I do love a Swatch!

Cesium133 · 22 August 2013, 04:57 PM

Yes, make the trade. Not because the PAM or Omegas aren't as good, but because they don't seem to fit your desire. I recently sold off many "lesser" brands to fund 1 new "good" brand. I felt odd getting rid of multiple watches in order to get 1, but in the end I was happier to have 1 watch I really liked and wear every day over a few watches I sort-of liked but rarely wore.

LuminousMaximus · 22 August 2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cesium133

Yes, make the trade. Not because the PAM or Omegas aren't as good, but because they don't seem to fit your desire. I recently sold off many "lesser" brands to fund 1 new "good" brand. I felt odd getting rid of multiple watches in order to get 1, but in the end I was happier to have 1 watch I really liked and wear every day over a few watches I sort-of liked but rarely wore.

Which one did you get?

Jsrkl · 22 August 2013, 05:05 PM

I have just added a Black face SS Daytona to my collection, could not be happier with the watch... go for it!

travisb · 22 August 2013, 06:38 PM

Sure, why not.

nickng · 22 August 2013, 07:20 PM

Just Do It

You will regret if you don't. You only need ONE PAM and I agree with your wife about identical looks. I had a few myself in the past too.

Daytona is a class above those.

Cheers.

Sam Philip · 22 August 2013, 08:15 PM

I would do the trade

beshannon · 22 August 2013, 09:21 PM

Good for you. I reached the same point with my collection, too many pieces, not enough time to enjoy them all.

I sold three earlier this year to buy my Patek 5711 and have never been happier.

Do it!

Knappo 1307 · 22 August 2013, 11:08 PM

I would do it in a second.....Mine says "Hi"

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Glidelock · 23 August 2013, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

I would do the flip, but probably not the Daytona. No offense to anyone, but I think it looks like Swatch watches. And forgive me if I don't like that in a 10k timepiece. Just my HO.

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I would do it in a second.....Mine says "Hi"

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Damn....That is a really nice Swatch! It's almost like that Daytona thingy could have been an Icon for decades before the Swatch brand was even thought of!

lig · 23 August 2013, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Glidelock

Damn....That is a really nice Swatch! It's almost like that Daytona thingy could have been an Icon for decades before the Swatch brand was even thought of!

+1

j.alex · 22 August 2013, 11:15 PM

I would do this trade

impalass · 22 August 2013, 11:37 PM

Sounds like a good move to me.

mariano2 · 22 August 2013, 11:38 PM

Go for it .You wont regret.Better to have good smaal quality collection than having watches you do not wear.The Daytona is the best collectible watch you can have.
Good luck.

kilyung · 22 August 2013, 11:52 PM

I'd do it

SixPak · 23 August 2013, 12:39 AM

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I'd do it

Me too.

22 August 2013, 01:39 PM	#1
jms_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Coast Watch: 116710LN Posts: 557	Sell 3 to buy Daytona? After my recent acquisition, I've come to realize that I just have too many pieces that I cannot wear them all. For a long time I thought I would never be interested in the Daytona. The price just seemed too high for a stainless sport model. And I swore up and down that I would never spend $10k+ on a watch. But now that I've spent over $10k this year for 2 pieces, it just seems like a silly restriction I put on myself. And in the $10k range, is there really a better watch? I tried looking at JLC and AP but none of them really do it for me. So as a compromise, I thought about selling 3 pieces to buy the Daytona AND at the same time this will reduce my collection size from 8 to a more reasonable 6 automatics. I'm thinking I would sell both of my Omega day-date, Omega PO6200 and PAM310. While I still like them at some level, the day-date does not get much wrist time compared to others, the PO is heavy, and I like my PAM244 more than the 310 and they look too similar that my wife can't tell the difference. Does this seem like a reasonable plan? Hopefully it'll be enough to buy a new clasp second-hand SS Daytona black dial. __________________ 116520\|116610LV\|116710LN\|16613\|16233 244 232.30.42\|3222.80 A2332212 CFX-200\|Riseman\|GW-M5610

22 August 2013, 04:23 PM	#5
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Do it... Good luck! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

22 August 2013, 02:05 PM	#12
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I think it's be a good cull myself __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

22 August 2013, 07:20 PM	#20
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	Just Do It You will regret if you don't. You only need ONE PAM and I agree with your wife about identical looks. I had a few myself in the past too. Daytona is a class above those. Cheers. __________________ NickN

22 August 2013, 09:21 PM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Good for you. I reached the same point with my collection, too many pieces, not enough time to enjoy them all. I sold three earlier this year to buy my Patek 5711 and have never been happier. Do it! __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

22 August 2013, 01:43 PM	#2
ND10 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC, Daytona Posts: 588	I would do it in a flash. If you have tried the daytona on and can't wipe that smile off ur face then don't wait another second.

22 August 2013, 04:11 PM	#4
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I would do it!

22 August 2013, 01:45 PM	#7
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Based on your rationalization, I'd make that trade, even though I'm not a huge fan of the Daytona.

22 August 2013, 01:50 PM	#11
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	I'd sell those three watches, but I'd never recommend the daytona... I could never justify buying a watch that just looks so much better on my wife then me. How about a zenith with the spectacular el primero? The apro really does nothing for you?? Or for that price range it'd be hard to find a finer watch than a chrono from GO, IMO of course

22 August 2013, 04:24 PM	#13
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	I would do the flip, but probably not the Daytona. No offense to anyone, but I think it looks like Swatch watches. And forgive me if I don't like that in a 10k timepiece. Just my HO.

22 August 2013, 04:57 PM	#16
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Yes, make the trade. Not because the PAM or Omegas aren't as good, but because they don't seem to fit your desire. I recently sold off many "lesser" brands to fund 1 new "good" brand. I felt odd getting rid of multiple watches in order to get 1, but in the end I was happier to have 1 watch I really liked and wear every day over a few watches I sort-of liked but rarely wore.

22 August 2013, 05:05 PM	#18
Jsrkl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK Posts: 3	I have just added a Black face SS Daytona to my collection, could not be happier with the watch... go for it!

22 August 2013, 06:38 PM	#19
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Sure, why not.

22 August 2013, 08:15 PM	#21
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I would do the trade

22 August 2013, 11:08 PM	#23
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	I would do it in a second.....Mine says "Hi"

22 August 2013, 11:15 PM	#26
j.alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 554	I would do this trade

22 August 2013, 11:37 PM	#27
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Sounds like a good move to me.

22 August 2013, 11:38 PM	#28
mariano2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Israel Posts: 2	Good idea. Go for it .You wont regret.Better to have good smaal quality collection than having watches you do not wear.The Daytona is the best collectible watch you can have. Good luck.

22 August 2013, 11:52 PM	#29
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'd do it

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