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Old 17 February 2017, 08:46 AM   #1
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Daytona ss ceramic

Just got a call from ad. Said black 16500 available. Also said I am next in line for white. Kinda like white better. What are some members thoughts? Thanks
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Old 17 February 2017, 08:52 AM   #2
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I would wait for the white myself.
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Old 6 July 2018, 06:38 PM   #3
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I would wait for the white myself.
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Old 17 February 2017, 08:52 AM   #4
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How long have you been waiting - if many months I would snap this up. Also passing might make the AD think you're not serious and you won't get offered white, so depends if you know each other well too.
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Old 17 February 2017, 08:54 AM   #5
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I was in the exact same situation back in November. I decided to wait for the white. In the mean time I just acquired a AP RO 15400st from Dan Dubinsky.
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:11 AM   #6
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Just got a call from ad. Said black 16500 available. Also said I am next in line for white. Kinda like white better. What are some members thoughts? Thanks


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Old 17 February 2017, 09:17 AM   #7
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I had opportunity for both and couldn't resist the black so chose it. I am now waiting for the white but if I could only have one black it would be. Get the one you prefer most! Really doesn't matter much what we think so go with your heart! Either way you can't lose IMHO.
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:21 AM   #8
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Been waiting since October. Dont think dealer will pass me by. Bought yachmaster rose gold 40mm recently from him. Thats why leaning towards white.
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:21 AM   #9
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I'll take the black one. ;)
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:24 AM   #10
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Get both, worst case is you flip one. At a profit too
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:24 AM   #11
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:28 AM   #12
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wait for your first choice...
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:40 AM   #13
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wait for your first choice...
is that a sticker i see?
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:42 AM   #14
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is that a sticker i see?
Good eye.
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Old 17 February 2017, 09:38 AM   #15
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I was next in line for one and passed on black to wait for a white.
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Old 17 February 2017, 10:02 AM   #16
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They are both beauties but I think I would go for the white.
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Old 17 February 2017, 10:12 AM   #17
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I chose black.
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Old 17 February 2017, 10:19 AM   #18
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I'm in NJ too. I'll take whichever one you don't.
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Old 17 February 2017, 10:30 AM   #19
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I had the option for both and chose black. It's amazing in the flesh -- have zero regrets. Highly recommend!


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Old 17 February 2017, 10:33 AM   #20
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white tops all (said the owner of black)
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Old 17 February 2017, 10:43 AM   #21
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Personally the black has grown on me even though the white was my first impulse. Why don't you go down to the AD and try it on just to see how it looks & feels. Pictures don't tell the whole story and you really need to see it first hand. Otherwise if you were strongly attracted to the white right off the bat then maybe you should wait. Either way they are winners. Good Luck! Cheers!
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Old 17 February 2017, 10:47 AM   #22
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Love them both...you couldn't go wrong with either one, IMO.
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Old 17 February 2017, 11:03 AM   #23
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Both are great! If you really want the white just wait but it might be sometime before you get it.
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Old 17 February 2017, 11:18 AM   #24
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Wait for the 500 you want. I was offered the black in June 2016 and passed, had my heart set on the white that arrived mid December 2016. Glad I waited, it's a stunning Rolex.
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Old 17 February 2017, 11:26 AM   #25
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Old 17 February 2017, 12:04 PM   #26
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It's too much money to compromise. If you can stand the waiting game then hold out for white


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Old 17 February 2017, 02:02 PM   #27
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I Was in the same boat. Black came in first then eventually got the white.

I did get both but moved the white as for some reason i fell in love with the black more.

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Old 6 July 2018, 03:31 PM   #28
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I Was in the same boat. Black came in first then eventually got the white.

I did get both but moved the white as for some reason i fell in love with the black more.

Great shot. I love both watches immensely! while the white is polarizing, the black is mesmerizing. Kudos to Rolex, with minimal changes they were able to bring out even more beauty in the Daytona.
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Old 17 February 2017, 03:41 PM   #29
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I wanted black and got it black so i was lucky. Go check it out, you never know... it might sing to you louder then the white did.
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Old 17 February 2017, 03:42 PM   #30
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If you really wanted the white I say wait it out. I am on the list for the white and if I was called for the black one I would pass.
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