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Hendrikus · 31 May 2018, 07:45 PM

Unsurprisingly I have been told by my AD that I have no chance of getting a SS Daytona 116500 LN.

They can get me a gold Daytona but I don’t want that, so they have suggested
either a 116518 LN, 19 or 15.

I’m not very familiar with either of those; any thoughts?

gmuthu.tc · 31 May 2018, 07:56 PM

Buy only what you truly want. If that is a SS Daytona, wait for the opportunity. The other references you mentioned are great but don’t settle!

I understand your AD said no chance.

If it were me, I would start talking to other ADs. Enjoy the hunt :)

Just my .02

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tyler1980 · 31 May 2018, 08:02 PM

not even factoring in availabllity the WG Daytona on OF is the only one i would want. Id seriously consider that one.

Nikrnic · 31 May 2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

not even factoring in availabllity the WG Daytona on OF is the only one i would want. Id seriously consider that one.

I agree 100%

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DoctorA · 1 June 2018, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gmuthu.tc

Buy only what you truly want. If that is a SS Daytona, wait for the opportunity. The other references you mentioned are great but don’t settle!

I understand your AD said no chance.

If it were me, I would start talking to other ADs. Enjoy the hunt :)

Just my .02

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Totally agree!

1William · 31 May 2018, 08:46 PM

Take your time, buy what you want. Look in the gray market and at our TS. The watches are there it just depends on how much you will pay and when you will get the watch.

faimag · 31 May 2018, 11:24 PM

The Daytona refs 11651x means they sit on oysterflex (current) or leather (older), as opposed to the 11650x (current) or 11652x (older) which sit on PM oyster.
The last digit signifies the type of gold: 5 for rose, 8 for yellow, 9 for white.

The 116519 silver panda is really nice, IMO. Under the radar and not much more $ than a grey market 116500!

https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmog...19ln-0024.html

beshannon · 31 May 2018, 11:29 PM

Buy what you want to own and wear, never settle.

Maybe time to look at other watches, lots of great iconic watches out there in that price range

MinMay · 31 May 2018, 11:51 PM

google the model and YOU decide what you want.

c41006 · 31 May 2018, 11:55 PM

If you want the 116500 get the 116500. Never settle.

CoveWatch · 1 June 2018, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by c41006

If you want the 116500 get the 116500. Never settle.

i agree... getting one from an AD with no prior history is gonna be an issue but if you dont mind grey market and the mark up... it seems thats the way to go to get what you really want

TimeToWatch · 1 June 2018, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Hendrikus

Unsurprisingly I have been told by my AD that I have no chance of getting a SS Daytona 116500 LN.

They can get me a gold Daytona but I don’t want that, so they have suggested
either a 116518 LN, 19 or 15.

I’m not very familiar with either of those; any thoughts?

Personally, I got the 116519LN over the 116500 and wouldn’t have it any other way...

Zakalwe · 1 June 2018, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeToWatch

Personally, I got the 116519LN over the 116500 and wouldn’t have it any other way...

Somehow that watch just got even better looking. Fabulous photo.

TimeToWatch · 1 June 2018, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Somehow that watch just got even better looking. Fabulous photo.

Thank you very much

GB-man · 1 June 2018, 03:24 AM

116518LN Black dial is a beast. Just saying.

sensui · 1 June 2018, 04:00 AM

My advice if you really want the watch.....take a trip to the US and buy from a trusted seller here and wear it home. Enjoy it and be done with it.....leave the hype behind.

If however you are just wanting the watch because of the hype, my advice is to forget it and try other watches. Too many other gems to be hung over a stainless Daytona.

Zakalwe · 1 June 2018, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

My advice if you really want the watch.....take a trip to the US and buy from a trusted seller here and wear it home. Enjoy it and be done with it.....leave the hype behind.

Unfortunately, even if you get away with not paying taxes on the way back (which is a pretty dangerous game) if you factor in travel costs this works out no cheaper than buying grey here.

sensui · 1 June 2018, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Unfortunately, even if you get away with not paying taxes on the way back (which is a pretty dangerous game) if you factor in travel costs this works out no cheaper than buying grey here.

If that's the case (didn't know, I know this works out better than buying grey with the pricing now in Asian countries)....should just buy grey and forget about it if this is THE watch for the OP. I don't think anyone trying to get on the list now is going to get the watch anytime soon/at all without purchasing something else of significance......the stories you hear about people walking in to an airport AD and scoring one is about as likely as winning the lottery at this point.

racer24 · 1 June 2018, 04:28 AM

get 116519LN. It's the second best Daytona out there, first one being the ice blue platinum.

tyler1980 · 1 June 2018, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by racer24

get 116519LN. It's the second best Daytona out there, first one being the ice blue platinum.

i would agree... minus the bezel color. Still haven't come around on that.

Bavariandoc · 1 June 2018, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Hendrikus

Unsurprisingly I have been told by my AD that I have no chance of getting a SS Daytona 116500 LN.

They can get me a gold Daytona but I don’t want that, so they have suggested
either a 116518 LN, 19 or 15.

I’m not very familiar with either of those; any thoughts?

Daytona SS is very hard to get, but not impossible. I would suggest doing due diligence on steps that are in your control -- go to multiple ADs and intro yourself, see if they will take deposit on it which might bring you 1 step closer, read threads on 'hard to reach' Rolex here on TRF, etc.

its requiring some work on your end and then it comes down to waiting game. if you are on the list, you can check with AD from time to time if there's any update. some folks are on list for years and then call comes eventually.

as with AD strategy, if you are previous customer or have relationship with AD, those get first dibs and get on top of the waiting list. I don't want to discourage you however it will be quite a wait unless you take 'out of ordinary' measures than waiting -- if you purchase 2 Rolexes from AD, you can make it contingent that one is Daytona. they will find a way to get you one fairly quickly vs other ppl on waiting list

good luck!

Jason71 · 1 June 2018, 05:08 AM

I ended up buying a 116506 Platinum Daytona because I didn’t want to pay above MSRP for a SS 116500

sensui · 1 June 2018, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I ended up buying a 116506 Platinum Daytona because I didn’t want to pay above MSRP for a SS 116500

What a killer shot. Very nice.

enjoythemusic · 1 June 2018, 05:06 AM

Get whatever makes you happy. The cost is what it is...

...happiness is priceless.

Alternative_Facts · 1 June 2018, 05:10 AM

i picked this up for $18,000. Papers only.
That's less than a ceramic ss daytona and i'm so happy about that.

TimeToWatch · 1 June 2018, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Alternative_Facts

i picked this up for $18,000. Papers only.
That's less than a ceramic ss daytona and i'm so happy about that.

Wow! That’s an amazing deal.

31 May 2018, 07:45 PM	#1
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 815	Daytona advice ? Unsurprisingly I have been told by my AD that I have no chance of getting a SS Daytona 116500 LN. They can get me a gold Daytona but I don’t want that, so they have suggested either a 116518 LN, 19 or 15. I’m not very familiar with either of those; any thoughts?

31 May 2018, 08:02 PM	#3
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	not even factoring in availabllity the WG Daytona on OF is the only one i would want. Id seriously consider that one. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

31 May 2018, 11:29 PM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Buy what you want to own and wear, never settle. Maybe time to look at other watches, lots of great iconic watches out there in that price range __________________ 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

1 June 2018, 03:24 AM	#15
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	116518LN Black dial is a beast. Just saying. __________________

1 June 2018, 05:08 AM	#22
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I ended up buying a 116506 Platinum Daytona because I didn’t want to pay above MSRP for a SS 116500 __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

31 May 2018, 07:56 PM	#2
gmuthu.tc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 19	Buy only what you truly want. If that is a SS Daytona, wait for the opportunity. The other references you mentioned are great but don’t settle! I understand your AD said no chance. If it were me, I would start talking to other ADs. Enjoy the hunt :) Just my .02 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2018, 08:46 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Take your time, buy what you want. Look in the gray market and at our TS. The watches are there it just depends on how much you will pay and when you will get the watch.

31 May 2018, 11:24 PM	#7
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	The Daytona refs 11651x means they sit on oysterflex (current) or leather (older), as opposed to the 11650x (current) or 11652x (older) which sit on PM oyster. The last digit signifies the type of gold: 5 for rose, 8 for yellow, 9 for white. The 116519 silver panda is really nice, IMO. Under the radar and not much more $ than a grey market 116500! https://www.rolex.com/watches/cosmog...19ln-0024.html

31 May 2018, 11:51 PM	#9
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	google the model and YOU decide what you want.

31 May 2018, 11:55 PM	#10
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	If you want the 116500 get the 116500. Never settle.

1 June 2018, 04:00 AM	#16
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	My advice if you really want the watch.....take a trip to the US and buy from a trusted seller here and wear it home. Enjoy it and be done with it.....leave the hype behind. If however you are just wanting the watch because of the hype, my advice is to forget it and try other watches. Too many other gems to be hung over a stainless Daytona.

1 June 2018, 04:28 AM	#19
racer24 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 352	get 116519LN. It's the second best Daytona out there, first one being the ice blue platinum.

1 June 2018, 05:06 AM	#24
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1 June 2018, 05:10 AM	#25
Alternative_Facts Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 112	i picked this up for $18,000. Papers only. That's less than a ceramic ss daytona and i'm so happy about that. Attached Images

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