Trade Daytona 116500LN for 116519LN

[ra77man]

Gents,

I've come upon an opportunity to 'upgrade' from my 116500LN to a 116519LN (pre-owned) with additional cash.

Sensible deal?

Those who have - thoughts?
Those who are thinking of it - thoughts?
Those who would never - thoughts?

Cheers

[AK797]

It's a tricky one, I like both but found a bit of flare out on the OF from my wrist so I prefer the bracelet.

[MattyL147]

I just purchased the 116519LN a couple weeks ago. First PM piece and first Daytona. In fact, its the only Daytona that I ever really wanted. I love it!

That being said, I think it depends on what the numbers are and what you paid for your 116500LN. The spread between the 2 is relatively small depending on where you're purchasing them. Did you pay retail for the 116500LN?

[ltmgeller]

Depends on the amount of cash and the price you paid for the SS

[JayHantz]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Depends on the amount of cash and the price you paid for the SS

I am with Mike on this one. This is a really subjective question that has a lot of variables. Did you get the 116500 at MSRP? Do you love the WG and OF combination? How much cash do you have to add to the deal? What else is in your collection?

I could see that trade if you absolutely love the WG, if you paid MSRP for the Daytona, and you do not have to add much cash. If this is just a deal that recently came about, and you paid grey for the Daytona - I would shy away from it.

[Chiboy]

So it’s a Daytona worth, say $24k plus $5k cash for a Daytona worth $29k. What does it matter what OP paid for it? Is the decision different if he won it in a raffle?

[REFZ]

The PM version is beautiful but I don't like rubber straps so I would like it with a PM bracelet like the PM Daytona with the blue dial.

[Chewbacca]

I would if it were me. I'd trade almost any 6D SS for its used WG or Plat PM cousin right now - no, yesterday.

Regardless of what the market is paying on the secondary now, you can still order a new one at list as supplies will come back.

Do the deal and order another if you don't like it. PM's are still PM's.

[RichM]

I did exactly that and never looked back. I voted yes.

[djgallo]

The SS panda is already a cult classic. I have one and wouldn‘t exchange it for a gold one of any flavor.

[ra77man]

Originally Posted by MattyL147

The spread between the 2 is relatively small depending on where you're purchasing them. Did you pay retail for the 116500LN?

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Depends on the amount of cash and the price you paid for the SS

Nope. Paid well above retail.

Originally Posted by JayHantz

I am with Mike on this one. This is a really subjective question that has a lot of variables. Did you get the 116500 at MSRP? Do you love the WG and OF combination? How much cash do you have to add to the deal? What else is in your collection?

I could see that trade if you absolutely love the WG, if you paid MSRP for the Daytona, and you do not have to add much cash. If this is just a deal that recently came about, and you paid grey for the Daytona - I would shy away from it.

1. DaytonaC White
2. BLRO
3. AP Chrono (soon to be replaced by AP RO)

The deal just came about and still isn't finalized - I will keep your advice in mind!

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Regardless of what the market is paying on the secondary now, you can still order a new one at list as supplies will come back. Do the deal and order another if you don't like it. PM's are still PM's.

This one took me a while of scouring to get. Also, recently read that someone had a tough time selling their WG OF.

Originally Posted by djgallo

The SS panda is already a cult classic. I have one and wouldn‘t exchange it for a gold one of any flavor.

It is. It most definitely is!

Quite frankly - it's a beautiful piece. I've owned both the black and white versions and while I don't think it's worth it's current grey price - but it is an awesome piece!

[ian.thomas]

Originally Posted by djgallo

The SS panda is already a cult classic. I have one and wouldn‘t exchange it for a gold one of any flavor.

I don't think that SS is a 'panda'. Unless the generally accepted term for Panda has changed recently.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by djgallo

The SS panda is already a cult classic.

There is no SS panda. The subdials have black rings, but it's not a panda dial.

To the OP: Consider just keeping your 116500 and getting Oysterflex straps. Then you can swap back and forth between bracelet and rubber.

And, for me at least, if I'm going PM I'm going yellow gold. Yes, the dial is cool on that particular WG Daytona, but there are similarly cool dials on the YG version.

All that said, if you have the cash and really want the 116519, then sure. At least you still have the best modern Rolex on your wrist

[BT1985]

Originally Posted by rossi46

There is no SS panda. :

I beg to differ...





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[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by djgallo

The SS panda is already a cult classic. I have one and wouldn‘t exchange it for a gold one of any flavor.

Exactly

[Scapegoat]

Go for it!

[Goonthree]

I would trade and get another 116500! I promised ad I wouldn't resell it and have no plan.

[cascavel]

No. There's no added value in having the 116519.

[MattyL147]

Originally Posted by cascavel

No. There's no added value in having the 116519.

Regardless how you feel about the trade, I don’t think this makes much sense.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by cascavel

No. There's no added value in having the 116519.

Have you had both?


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[ap1]

Both are essential (I have each).

This one is a fun game too - D500 plus 519 or 506..

[hongkongrr]

I wouldn't make the trade. The SS White Dial is more rare

[TimeToWatch]

Originally Posted by hongkongrr

I wouldn't make the trade. The SS White Dial is more rare

*has greater demand.

If you look at raw production numbers, the 519 is actually rarer (just search both model numbers on Chrono24).

Regardless, this isn’t an important point to consider IMO. It comes down to which you like more. I vastly prefer (and own) the 116519LN so it got my vote.

[macrowatch]

I would for a black, but not the white. While the dial and sunburst is really nice on the 116519, the white dial pops more visually with the contrast. Both is the easy answer, if only one, stay with the white.

Also, for my own wrists, the bracelet is more comfortable for the OF straps. I want them to add the glidelock clasps across the line before I add anything else that comes with OF.

[mattsrs]

I would do it if I were you. The SS craze will die down eventually but PM can only go up because of their commodity prices

[BT1985]

Originally Posted by mattsrs

I would do it if I were you. The SS craze will die down eventually but PM can only go up because of their commodity prices

Scarcity drives prices. PM is more scarce than SS from a metal standpoint, yes. But SS Daytona’s are more rare relative to PM Daytona’s. This factors in supply and demand.

[ra77man]

Originally Posted by mattsrs

I would do it if I were you. The SS craze will die down eventually but PM can only go up because of their commodity prices

Yes it will - for all other watches. But Daytona's have been rare since forever. It's the one watch that has been sought after for the past 20 years (or so).

Originally Posted by BT1985

Scarcity drives prices. PM is more scarce than SS from a metal standpoint, yes. But SS Daytona’s are more rare relative to PM Daytona’s. This factors in supply and demand.

This!

Originally Posted by rossi46

And, for me at least, if I'm going PM I'm going yellow gold. Yes, the dial is cool on that particular WG Daytona, but there are similarly cool dials on the YG version.

This is my all time favorite yellow gold watch dial. It's not super popular, but I am smitten by it! The 116518LN - Neo Paul Neuman dial

[BT1985]

Originally Posted by ra77man

Yes it will - for all other watches. But Daytona's have been rare since forever. It's the one watch that has been sought after for the past 20 years (or so).



This!



This is my all time favorite yellow gold watch dial. It's not super popular, but I am smitten by it! The 116518LN - Neo Paul Neuman dial

Fantastic watch!

[Token74]

Originally Posted by BT1985

Scarcity drives prices. PM is more scarce than SS from a metal standpoint, yes. But SS Daytona’s are more rare relative to PM Daytona’s. This factors in supply and demand.

116500’s are not more rare than 116519’s. The 116500 may be harder to get, but there are more of them.


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[2nastie]

Upgrade/downgrade/stay put with the watch you like more and not whether something is perceived as a better deal or better watch. Only you can determine if you like the watch more.

I think overall I like the SS more - aesthetics, comfortability, and the bracelet. I do love the 116519LN's dial. However, if the market wasn't so hot for the SS, I'm sure none of the PMs or TT would not be a part of the discussion.