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Old 21 October 2021, 01:17 AM   #1
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Should I sell two watches to buy a 126619LB ?

I’ve been offered the new white gold sub, I love it a lot. However I have the new lv and the new sub date. I love the wider strap on the new sub and glidelock, fits me like a dream and adore the pair. Both bought at retail.

To get the blue sub I would have to lose my Batman and Daytona ceramic black. I know people hate these what shall I do posts but I’ve never had a full pm. Is it worth two steels?


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Old 21 October 2021, 01:25 AM   #2
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It possibly is worth 2 steels, but not ‘those’ 2 steels!

Well not the black ceramic Daytona at least.

If you bought that retail, you must have a pretty good relationship with your AD - if he found out you sold it would he offer you any more hot pieces in the future?

Also, getting the chance to replace the black Daytona at retail if you regretted selling it later would be near on impossible I’d imagine.

Tough decision tbf


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Old 21 October 2021, 01:27 AM   #3
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It possibly is worth 2 steels, but not ‘those’ 2 steels!

Well not the black ceramic Daytona at least.

If you bought that retail, you must have a pretty good relationship with your AD - if he found out you sold it would he offer you any more hot pieces in the future?

Also, getting the chance to replace the black Daytona at retail if you regretted selling it later would be near on impossible I’d imagine.

Tough decision tbf


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Bought it a long time ago. It’s really cool but wears a touch small. I do love it. But the new sub is perfect size and fit for me. The Batman doesn’t mean much to me to be honest.


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Old 21 October 2021, 03:57 AM   #4
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Bought it a long time ago. It’s really cool but wears a touch small. I do love it. But the new sub is perfect size and fit for me. The Batman doesn’t mean much to me to be honest.


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i would personally never do this trade but you are saying Daytona is too small and you don't really care about the GMT so go for it!!
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Old 21 October 2021, 04:03 AM   #5
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The 126619LB is one of my favorites in my collection. I would trade 2 SS for it. Maybe both SS Subs for it and keep the BLNR and Daytona.
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Bought it a long time ago. It’s really cool but wears a touch small. I do love it. But the new sub is perfect size and fit for me. The Batman doesn’t mean much to me to be honest.


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I think you answered your question the Daytona wears small and the BLNR doesn't mean much to you. I would do the trade and never look back
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Old 21 October 2021, 02:04 AM   #7
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Agree with that!
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Old 21 October 2021, 08:54 AM   #8
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126619 is a beauty which you don't see too often, but honestly the BLNR and 116500 black dial are probably my two favorite ss models. I would stick to those.
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Old 21 October 2021, 10:49 PM   #9
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It possibly is worth 2 steels, but not ‘those’ 2 steels!

Well not the black ceramic Daytona at least.

If you bought that retail, you must have a pretty good relationship with your AD - if he found out you sold it would he offer you any more hot pieces in the future?

Also, getting the chance to replace the black Daytona at retail if you regretted selling it later would be near on impossible I’d imagine.

Tough decision tbf


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I completely agree and I would not do this
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Old 21 October 2021, 11:03 PM   #10
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I would, but not the two you have mentioned. Why add another Sub when you already have two in the collection? At a push I would trade the Sub date and the BLNR, ideally I would trade both Subs for the white gold one. That way you still retain a Sub, GMT and Daytona in the same collection.
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I completely agree and I would not do this
Agree with the above ⬆️⬆️
It’s very personal and…do what makes you happy… is the ultimate answer. I’d personally approach it as ….
I’d want the pm sub for sure (out of your choices), but keep a SS sub as well for everyday wearability/abuse, and I’d want to keep the “land, air, sea,” collection personally.
For me, I’d trade the two subs if two HAD to go. I’d still be left with two SS pieces. If I were making this choice, I’d keep the SS black bezel sub , trade the LV along with cash.
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Old 22 October 2021, 08:37 AM   #11
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It possibly is worth 2 steels, but not ‘those’ 2 steels!

Well not the black ceramic Daytona at least.

If you bought that retail, you must have a pretty good relationship with your AD - if he found out you sold it would he offer you any more hot pieces in the future?

Also, getting the chance to replace the black Daytona at retail if you regretted selling it later would be near on impossible I’d imagine.

Tough decision tbf


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Old 21 October 2021, 01:28 AM   #12
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That new WG sub is the most beautiful sub IMO. I can't stop staring at the first pic.
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Old 21 October 2021, 01:43 AM   #13
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That new WG sub is the most beautiful sub IMO. I can't stop staring at the first pic.

I would agree!


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Old 21 October 2021, 01:31 AM   #14
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I’d keep the Daytona if at all possible. But, I sympathize with your predicament.
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Old 21 October 2021, 01:33 AM   #15
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I would do it. Full PM WG Sub is on another level and will wear and feel unique compared to any steel variant.

Have you tried it on ? That will be the decision maker.
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Old 21 October 2021, 01:44 AM   #16
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I would do it. Full PM WG Sub is on another level and will wear and feel unique compared to any steel variant.

Have you tried it on ? That will be the decision maker.

I’d imagine it will just be the same as my other two but a lot heavier?


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Old 21 October 2021, 01:37 AM   #17
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Daytona is never an option to go. My biggest regret I ve made in 2018 to let it go and never ever can buy it back at AD.
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Old 21 October 2021, 10:25 AM   #18
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Daytona is never an option to go. My biggest regret I ve made in 2018 to let it go and never ever can buy it back at AD.
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Old 21 October 2021, 01:40 AM   #19
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I would, but not the two you have mentioned. Why add another Sub when you already have two in the collection? At a push I would trade the Sub date and the BLNR, ideally I would trade both Subs for the white gold one. That way you still retain a Sub, GMT and Daytona in the same collection.
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Old 21 October 2021, 01:43 AM   #20
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I would, but not the two you have mentioned. Why add another Sub when you already have two in the collection? At a push I would trade the Sub date and the BLNR, ideally I would trade both Subs for the white gold one. That way you still retain a Sub, GMT and Daytona in the same collection.

I wouldn’t sell my black sub, I wear it for work every day, sometimes my job can be non office based, I love it. Wouldn’t sell the green either as it’s amazing in summer and wouldn’t do that to my dealer.

And I can’t afford to put £20k in with just Batman down. Tough one. I really don’t want to lose the Daytona!

Maybe I just wait! But the itch is there


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Old 21 October 2021, 01:47 AM   #21
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I wouldn’t sell my black sub, I wear it for work every day, sometimes my job can be non office based, I love it. Wouldn’t sell the green either as it’s amazing in summer and wouldn’t do that to my dealer.

And I can’t afford to put £20k in with just Batman down. Tough one. I really don’t want to lose the Daytona!

Maybe I just wait! But the itch is there


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You make a good point. Also, worth considering you are losing two to gain one. I did the same (but traded 3 for 1)and although it was for a better watch that I really love, it definitely left a hole in my collection.
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Old 21 October 2021, 02:01 AM   #22
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You make a good point. Also, worth considering you are losing two to gain one. I did the same (but traded 3 for 1)and although it was for a better watch that I really love, it definitely left a hole in my collection.

What was that trade if you don’t mind me asking?


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Old 21 October 2021, 02:03 AM   #23
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I wouldn't do it based on losing the Daytona but I am also about to essentially trade 2 watches to get 1 so it's up to you....
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Different league to your trades…

Out went a - 2014 Rolex Explorer 2 (Polar), Tudor BB58 (blue) and a Tudor BB chrono.

In came a - BLNR on jubilee.

I don’t regret the trade in any way, but I have a small hole in my collection now as a result.


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I know you said you wouldn't sell it, but personally I'd sell the 126610LV and the Daytona in a heartbeat for a 126619LB WG Sub. I wouldn't see the point of having two "black-dial-coloured bezel Subs", especially if you're adamant on keeping your 126610LN as well.

I'm also not the world's biggest Daytona fan, plus in real terms you'll be getting far more out of that one in part-ex than you originally put in (assuming you bought it from an AD originally of course).

And I AM a massive fan of the BLNR, so I'd never sell that if I was you (I certainly won't ever be selling mine!), plus it'll retain a bit of variety in your collection instead of 3 Subs.

JMO of course.
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i would dump the batman without hesitation but i would never get rid of a stainless daytona. Unless you have a path to get another daytona at MSRP, you are at the mercy of the market if you want another one.

I would sell the batman and the new 41mm sub. That should get you around 30k or so. You mentioned wearing the black sub daily, i honestly think you could wear the white gold and nobody would notice. Unless your concern is beating it up, i could understand that.
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I’ve been offered the new white gold sub, I love it a lot. However I have the new lv and the new sub date. I love the wider strap on the new sub and glidelock, fits me like a dream and adore the pair. Both bought at retail.

To get the blue sub I would have to lose my Batman and Daytona ceramic black. I know people hate these what shall I do posts but I’ve never had a full pm. Is it worth two steels?


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Why not trade your two subs for this WG sub?

Seems you’d be losing the variety in your collection with the approach outlined. If it were me, I’d want to keep at least one of the Daytona or gmt. Ideally daytona


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Old 21 October 2021, 02:10 AM   #28
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Why not trade your two subs for this WG sub?

Seems you’d be losing the variety in your collection with the approach outlined. If it were me, I’d want to keep at least one of the Daytona or gmt. Ideally daytona


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I really like them! Forgetting the hype I like them more than the Daytona. The fit and comfort of glidelock is just so good. Especially on holiday


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I really like them! Forgetting the hype I like them more than the Daytona. The fit and comfort of glidelock is just so good. Especially on holiday


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Understood. Yet variety is also nice rather than 3 of the same watches with different colored bezels.

Tastes also change over the years and while you love the sub most now, perhaps down the road variety become more important to you.


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Def not. Not those two at least. And i love the 41mm wg sub. But deff not those 2.
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