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tsthk · 5 January 2009, 07:10 PM

I'm new to RolexForums and just want to say thanks as many of your posts about the Daytona have helped me greatly in the purchase of my first 'SS Daytona'.

I can't remember ever being so excited about picking up a watch. Perhaps its all the 'hype' that has surrounded (and still surrounds) this watch or simply because I've never encountered a watch (within my budget) that was so hard to find!

I can't remember the number of Rolex AD wait lists that I put myself on over the years.

Eventually, I found one on the after market in HK and paid about 7% on top of the RSP (HKD70,000) with a 'V' serial that was originaly purchased from a local AD. I guess this is not bad considering that only 3 months ago (before the 'economic tsunami' hit) this same watch was selling for over HKD90,000.

Does anyone know the current market price for a brand new white dial SS Daytona in the US, Europe or elsewhere? Just want to gauge to see if I authentically got a good deal.

Best regards.

frostie · 5 January 2009, 07:32 PM

Welcome to TRF

Congrats on your new watch

Feel free to post some pics of your watch

The current MSRP in most european countries is 7500-7800 euros

marshallr47 · 7 January 2009, 05:13 PM

Congrats on your new Daytona. Great watch...you're going to love yours. Enjoy it for many years to come.

charliec · 5 January 2009, 07:40 PM

Uk price is £5340 (78490 clasp) & £5730 (78590 clasp) depending on clasp. USA i think (?) is $9200 v $9900.
HKD is approx £6210 or $9000 in todays (tourist) exchange.
Great watch BTW and welcome to TRF my man.

tsthk · 5 January 2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliec

Uk price is £5340 (78490 clasp) & £5730 (78590 clasp) depending on clasp. USA i think (?) is $9200 v $9900.
HKD is approx £6210 or $9000 in todays (tourist) exchange.
Great watch BTW and welcome to TRF my man.

How do I tell what type clasp I got?

Z-Sub · 7 January 2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliec

Uk price is £5340 (78490 clasp) & £5730 (78590 clasp) depending on clasp. USA i think (?) is $9200 v $9900.
HKD is approx £6210 or $9000 in todays (tourist) exchange.
Great watch BTW and welcome to TRF my man.

$9925 for 78590 clasp.
congratulations it's a beauty.

padi56 · 5 January 2009, 07:46 PM

Not a fan of the style with the modern Daytona but its a great movement,wear your watch in good health.

tsthk · 5 January 2009, 08:11 PM

The current MSRP in most european countries is 7500-7800 euros

Thanks for the info. 7500 euros comes to around HKD80,000 (@10.70) and I paid HKD75,000 so seems like I got an OK deal.

Need to pass this bit of info to my wife cuz she thinks that I overpay for every watch I buy!

Shall post some pics when I get home tonight. I just picked up the watch during lunch today and it immediately went to my wrist!

charliec · 5 January 2009, 08:18 PM

Various way. Has it got a lot of engraving and pattern on the clasp? There are pictures on this forum to help. Do post back with results though.

KenrickJ · 5 January 2009, 09:34 PM

Welcome to tRF and congratulations on your new acquisition

Starwalker · 6 January 2009, 02:46 AM

hahhahaa.....congratulations!!!!! i bought mine 4 days ago.....i'm glad...that you're really happy.....wear it in good health, and dont worry bout minor scratches....you can polish them off....hope the watch brings you the best of luck in the years to come!!!!

rayt · 6 January 2009, 01:58 PM

kcmo · 6 January 2009, 03:25 AM

Congrats!

Tools · 6 January 2009, 04:29 AM

Good for you.,..

The Daytona is one of the few watches to become legendary during it's production..

TheVTCGuy · 6 January 2009, 06:23 AM

Congrats!

<------------- Obviously, I think you made a good choice.

mdtddd2007 · 6 January 2009, 08:52 AM

congrats on a fine watch.

JohnEaton · 6 January 2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsthk

How do I tell what type clasp I got?

The bracelet has the number on it.

I think Felly did a thread about the differences between the two bracelets, Felly has had several Daytonas (might be close to ten) I think he has three right now, unless he just flipped the one with the new bracelet.

I have the older style (78490) and it is very comfortable and classy.

The newer style (78590) is similar to the newer GMT IIc

Regardless of what bracelet you have you will come to love your Daytona, if you don't already. The SS Daytona is a "grail."

Congrats on your Daytona and welcome to TRF

BZA · 6 January 2009, 09:09 AM

Congrats!

Only addition to charlie's comment re: UK prices was that Daytona was £5450 with 78490 clasp

charliec · 8 January 2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BZA

Congrats!

Only addition to charlie's comment re: UK prices was that Daytona was £5450 with 78490 clasp

No, it's £5340 as initially stated. The vat is 15% not 17.5%. The old price was £5450 but that changed when the vat changed.

rayt · 6 January 2009, 01:44 PM

hi tsthk,
congrats on your ss daytona white!you got yourself a trophy there.re price i think you got yourself a reasonable deal for a used daytona ss.No dealer would sell a daytona that low really coz they got it also high i think.guess wat dude?just got myself a brand new Daytona SS black M series from my AD here in manila 4 days ago as well!its the kind of rolex that grows on you.AWESOME FEELING!simply the BEST. enjoy your toy dude you are famous!

swissautopro · 6 January 2009, 01:46 PM

Welcome, congratulations on the new Daytona, and post some pics!!

tsthk · 7 January 2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayt

hi tsthk,
congrats on your ss daytona white!you got yourself a trophy there.re price i think you got yourself a reasonable deal for a used daytona ss.No dealer would sell a daytona that low really coz they got it also high i think.guess wat dude?just got myself a brand new Daytona SS black M series from my AD here in manila 4 days ago as well!its the kind of rolex that grows on you.AWESOME FEELING!simply the BEST. enjoy your toy dude you are famous!

Congrats on your SS black dial purchase! BTW, I got my white dial 'brand new'

This is a watch I've wanted to own for a very long time and I'm sure will be the most worn out of my humble collection.

rayt · 8 January 2009, 09:43 AM

hi tsthk,

oh the more its great!enjoy it dude.yup same with me i think il keep with me a long long time.cant help to take a glimpse on it everytime since i got it.basically same deal i ican get that white daytona ss from my AD here in manila. but you bet been buying a lot from him the past years.meaning others cant get that same deal for a white dial ss daytona.you got a good deal dude!by the way what do you mean of "after market sale?"the one you wrote in your initial thread.

Porsche9284 · 8 January 2009, 10:02 AM

Got my ss daytona a couple of months ago. Truly fantastic watch makes me smile everytime I look at it.

tsthk · 8 January 2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayt

hi tsthk,

oh the more its great!enjoy it dude.yup same with me i think il keep with me a long long time.cant help to take a glimpse on it everytime since i got it.basically same deal i ican get that white daytona ss from my AD here in manila. but you bet been buying a lot from him the past years.meaning others cant get that same deal for a white dial ss daytona.you got a good deal dude!by the way what do you mean of "after market sale?"the one you wrote in your initial thread.

Sorry, I don't know if 'after market' is the correct term but basically what I meant is that I purchased the watch from a local watch shop and not a Rolex AD. This watch shop probably got it from the AD or bought it from someone who just bought it from an AD for retail and then resold it to me for a small profit. (Hope I make sense!)

rayt · 8 January 2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsthk

Sorry, I don't know if 'after market' is the correct term but basically what I meant is that I purchased the watch from a local watch shop and not a Rolex AD. This watch shop probably got it from the AD or bought it from someone who just bought it from an AD for retail and then resold it to me for a small profit. (Hope I make sense!)

i see.maybe the right term for it is UNUSED ss daytona. but the V serial number make it sounds good! M and V serial nos.are basically the latest manufactured rolex around nowadays.

hflee55 · 6 January 2009, 02:00 PM

Congrats!

MrCowboy99 · 6 January 2009, 02:01 PM

Congrats!

slvrstar · 8 January 2009, 10:35 AM

can anyone confirm that all "V" serial # daytonas have the new clasp and therefore, the new price?

charliec · 8 January 2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slvrstar

can anyone confirm that all "V" serial # daytonas have the new clasp and therefore, the new price?

They have a mixture of 78490 & 78590 fortunately.

5 January 2009, 07:10 PM	#1
tsthk Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: White SS Daytona Posts: 53	SS Daytona owner at last! I'm new to RolexForums and just want to say thanks as many of your posts about the Daytona have helped me greatly in the purchase of my first 'SS Daytona'. I can't remember ever being so excited about picking up a watch. Perhaps its all the 'hype' that has surrounded (and still surrounds) this watch or simply because I've never encountered a watch (within my budget) that was so hard to find! I can't remember the number of Rolex AD wait lists that I put myself on over the years. Eventually, I found one on the after market in HK and paid about 7% on top of the RSP (HKD70,000) with a 'V' serial that was originaly purchased from a local AD. I guess this is not bad considering that only 3 months ago (before the 'economic tsunami' hit) this same watch was selling for over HKD90,000. Does anyone know the current market price for a brand new white dial SS Daytona in the US, Europe or elsewhere? Just want to gauge to see if I authentically got a good deal. Best regards.

5 January 2009, 07:32 PM	#2
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5 January 2009, 07:40 PM	#4
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	Uk price is £5340 (78490 clasp) & £5730 (78590 clasp) depending on clasp. USA i think (?) is $9200 v $9900. HKD is approx £6210 or $9000 in todays (tourist) exchange. Great watch BTW and welcome to TRF my man. __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

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5 January 2009, 08:11 PM	#8
tsthk Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: White SS Daytona Posts: 53	The current MSRP in most european countries is 7500-7800 euros Thanks for the info. 7500 euros comes to around HKD80,000 (@10.70) and I paid HKD75,000 so seems like I got an OK deal. Need to pass this bit of info to my wife cuz she thinks that I overpay for every watch I buy! Shall post some pics when I get home tonight. I just picked up the watch during lunch today and it immediately went to my wrist!

5 January 2009, 08:18 PM	#9
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	Various way. Has it got a lot of engraving and pattern on the clasp? There are pictures on this forum to help. Do post back with results though. __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

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6 January 2009, 01:44 PM	#20
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	hi tsthk, congrats on your ss daytona white!you got yourself a trophy there.re price i think you got yourself a reasonable deal for a used daytona ss.No dealer would sell a daytona that low really coz they got it also high i think.guess wat dude?just got myself a brand new Daytona SS black M series from my AD here in manila 4 days ago as well!its the kind of rolex that grows on you.AWESOME FEELING!simply the BEST. enjoy your toy dude you are famous!

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8 January 2009, 09:43 AM	#23
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	hi tsthk, oh the more its great!enjoy it dude.yup same with me i think il keep with me a long long time.cant help to take a glimpse on it everytime since i got it.basically same deal i ican get that white daytona ss from my AD here in manila. but you bet been buying a lot from him the past years.meaning others cant get that same deal for a white dial ss daytona.you got a good deal dude!by the way what do you mean of "after market sale?"the one you wrote in your initial thread.

8 January 2009, 10:02 AM	#24
Porsche9284 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: SS Daytona/CokeGMT Posts: 58	Great watch Got my ss daytona a couple of months ago. Truly fantastic watch makes me smile everytime I look at it.

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