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DMVRolex · 31 December 2022, 11:14 AM

Love my 2018 Hulk 116610LV but been considering trading it in + cash for a Daytona Oysterflex 116515/116518 in the grey market. I also have an AP 15500 and would like to add a nice watch with a sports band like the Oysterflex in the collection.

Thoughts on the move?

HMHM · 31 December 2022, 11:42 AM

I would say YES! Although I suspect many people on TRF would say NO.
OF Daytonas are one of the most comfortable watches to wear.

Trailboss516 · 31 December 2022, 11:48 AM

Depends how much cash, that can easily make a "yes" into a "no"
Without that number, hard to tell.

That aside I would likely do it because I don't like the 116610LV but that's just one person's opinion.

wgdaytona · 31 December 2022, 11:49 AM

WG Daytona beats Hulk. Both great, but it is what it is. The $ difference is your issue, but from a watch perspective both are great, but one is still a bit better. Just my .02.

inadeje · 31 December 2022, 11:56 AM

I would do it

TheWatchmen · 31 December 2022, 12:50 PM

Money aside, totally different watches. A Daytona IMO is a whole ‘nother thing than any Submariner. I’d do it without hesitation…money aside.

Travis29 · 31 December 2022, 12:52 PM

Did you buy the Hulk grey of from an AD? I’d keep the Hulk and wait for that call from an AD. If not, let prices cool down then do it.

EEpro · 31 December 2022, 12:58 PM

Do it

Bxtek · 31 December 2022, 01:05 PM

Daytona on OF is a beautiful watch, and would definitely be a great one to own! My personal choice would be the 116515, Everose with a Chocolate dial.

If I were you though, I would try to ADD the Daytona to your collection and keep the Hulk too. You mentioned that you do love the Hulk, so I suspect there will be some regret down the road if you traded it in. I know I would regret it!

Not sure if you have any other watches in your collection, but if you only had the OF Daytona and your AP, neither one of those might not make a great daily. Hulk can be dressed up or down and works well as a daily!

garyk · 31 December 2022, 01:06 PM

I prefer the Hulk although those Daytonas are very special…

arcampado · 31 December 2022, 01:08 PM

Never

Vince M. · 31 December 2022, 01:46 PM

Nope.

fskywalker · 31 December 2022, 01:47 PM

Don’t like Hulk so sure would do it

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TheHulk · 31 December 2022, 01:55 PM

Adios Hulk

Subguy48 · 31 December 2022, 03:13 PM

I would keep the Hulk. You can always get a Daytona Oysterflex 116515/116518 down the road, and hopefully at MSRP. I think the Hulk will only continue to go up in value and become more scarce as supply dries up over the years.

KY.. · 31 December 2022, 04:05 PM

Easy yes for one of the PM panda Daytona’s.

interestedinwatches · 31 December 2022, 04:28 PM

The Daytona is smaller, less visually interesting finishing (a boring all polish case vs the brush and polish on the hulk) and is 75% rubber. Even in terms of comfort I found the Sub bracelet much more comfortable due to glidelock. I would definitely not do it. Not much of an upgrade at all unless you value the chronograph in your day to day.

strettyend · 31 December 2022, 07:09 PM

All day not even in the same league. My OF Daytona is my favorite watch in the collection and the one I wear most.

Doood · 31 December 2022, 08:12 PM

Keep Hulk, add, and then decide.

mykii · 31 December 2022, 10:03 PM

Don't do it. There is nothing special about a daytona on oyster flex. It is a literal cash cow for Rolex and not that hard to get.

The Hulk was the first of its kind and impacted the entire watch industry. You'll never have "yours" again if you sell it.

dannyp · 1 January 2023, 12:01 AM

I'll repeat the same thing I always do when these threads come up: First, try going to an AD and seeing what kind of trade-in value they'll give towards a brand new OF Daytona.

Only thing I'll add, that I'm sure isn't too helpful, is that if I were going to a PM/OF watch, I'd personally gravitate towards the 126655. Similar functionality to Sub, and I personally like the look more than the Daytona.

Harry-57 · 1 January 2023, 12:04 AM

No. But that's because I don't like the Daytona. There's no objective angle on what you are proposing. All I'll add is that unless there was a pressing need, I would not part with something I loved, such as the 116610LV.

Joearch · 1 January 2023, 01:21 AM

Daytona on Oysterflex is a special piece.

Kiddodoc · 1 January 2023, 01:29 AM

Have had both. The one I sold was the Hulk. I love my WG Daytona!

subx · 1 January 2023, 02:26 AM

well it's your decision to make OP, isn't it?

Laostuh · 1 January 2023, 04:28 AM

I traded my Hulk + cash for a ceramic daytona. I miss my Hulk. Do what you will with that information lol.

rodo · 1 January 2023, 06:46 AM

Keep the hulk

Benzsiam · 1 January 2023, 07:32 AM

I would keep the Hulk and add AP ROC 26240OR later instead of PM Daytona.

Rolex1982 · 1 January 2023, 07:43 AM

I know the feeling when you love a watch but still look for another one. I would do it because you apparantly want the daytona. You can’t go wrong with the daytona, nor with keeping the hulk.

Starhutch · 1 January 2023, 09:18 AM

Sorry Hulk

31 December 2022, 11:14 AM	#1
DMVRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: AP \| Rolex Posts: 45	Hulk for Daytona Oysterflex Love my 2018 Hulk 116610LV but been considering trading it in + cash for a Daytona Oysterflex 116515/116518 in the grey market. I also have an AP 15500 and would like to add a nice watch with a sports band like the Oysterflex in the collection. Thoughts on the move?

31 December 2022, 11:56 AM	#5
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	I would do it __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

31 December 2022, 12:58 PM	#8
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	Do it __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

31 December 2022, 01:06 PM	#10
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	I prefer the Hulk although those Daytonas are very special… __________________

31 December 2022, 01:47 PM	#13
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Don’t like Hulk so sure would do it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

31 December 2022, 11:42 AM	#2
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	I would say YES! Although I suspect many people on TRF would say NO. OF Daytonas are one of the most comfortable watches to wear.

31 December 2022, 11:48 AM	#3
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,620	Depends how much cash, that can easily make a "yes" into a "no" Without that number, hard to tell. That aside I would likely do it because I don't like the 116610LV but that's just one person's opinion.

31 December 2022, 11:49 AM	#4
wgdaytona 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 919	WG Daytona beats Hulk. Both great, but it is what it is. The $ difference is your issue, but from a watch perspective both are great, but one is still a bit better. Just my .02.

31 December 2022, 12:50 PM	#6
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,367	Money aside, totally different watches. A Daytona IMO is a whole ‘nother thing than any Submariner. I’d do it without hesitation…money aside.

31 December 2022, 12:52 PM	#7
Travis29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 126610LV / BLNR Posts: 624	Did you buy the Hulk grey of from an AD? I’d keep the Hulk and wait for that call from an AD. If not, let prices cool down then do it.

31 December 2022, 01:05 PM	#9
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	Daytona on OF is a beautiful watch, and would definitely be a great one to own! My personal choice would be the 116515, Everose with a Chocolate dial. If I were you though, I would try to ADD the Daytona to your collection and keep the Hulk too. You mentioned that you do love the Hulk, so I suspect there will be some regret down the road if you traded it in. I know I would regret it! Not sure if you have any other watches in your collection, but if you only had the OF Daytona and your AP, neither one of those might not make a great daily. Hulk can be dressed up or down and works well as a daily!

31 December 2022, 01:08 PM	#11
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	Never

31 December 2022, 01:46 PM	#12
Vince M. Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: LA Watch: Meteorite Posts: 615	Nope.

31 December 2022, 01:55 PM	#14
TheHulk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas Watch: Tonas Posts: 1,070	Adios Hulk

31 December 2022, 03:13 PM	#15
Subguy48 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 88	I would keep the Hulk. You can always get a Daytona Oysterflex 116515/116518 down the road, and hopefully at MSRP. I think the Hulk will only continue to go up in value and become more scarce as supply dries up over the years.

31 December 2022, 04:05 PM	#16
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,373	Easy yes for one of the PM panda Daytona’s. __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy — ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

31 December 2022, 04:28 PM	#17
interestedinwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: nyc Posts: 734	The Daytona is smaller, less visually interesting finishing (a boring all polish case vs the brush and polish on the hulk) and is 75% rubber. Even in terms of comfort I found the Sub bracelet much more comfortable due to glidelock. I would definitely not do it. Not much of an upgrade at all unless you value the chronograph in your day to day.

31 December 2022, 07:09 PM	#18
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	All day not even in the same league. My OF Daytona is my favorite watch in the collection and the one I wear most. __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

31 December 2022, 08:12 PM	#19
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 1,027	Keep Hulk, add, and then decide.

31 December 2022, 10:03 PM	#20
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP+FPJ+ PP+Rolex Posts: 1,776	Don't do it. There is nothing special about a daytona on oyster flex. It is a literal cash cow for Rolex and not that hard to get. The Hulk was the first of its kind and impacted the entire watch industry. You'll never have "yours" again if you sell it. __________________

1 January 2023, 12:01 AM	#21
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I'll repeat the same thing I always do when these threads come up: First, try going to an AD and seeing what kind of trade-in value they'll give towards a brand new OF Daytona. Only thing I'll add, that I'm sure isn't too helpful, is that if I were going to a PM/OF watch, I'd personally gravitate towards the 126655. Similar functionality to Sub, and I personally like the look more than the Daytona.

1 January 2023, 12:04 AM	#22
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	No. But that's because I don't like the Daytona. There's no objective angle on what you are proposing. All I'll add is that unless there was a pressing need, I would not part with something I loved, such as the 116610LV.

1 January 2023, 01:21 AM	#23
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Daytona on Oysterflex is a special piece.

1 January 2023, 01:29 AM	#24
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Have had both. The one I sold was the Hulk. I love my WG Daytona!

1 January 2023, 02:26 AM	#25
subx 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 542	well it's your decision to make OP, isn't it? __________________ 30 years of collecting Submariners.

1 January 2023, 04:28 AM	#26
Laostuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 947	I traded my Hulk + cash for a ceramic daytona. I miss my Hulk. Do what you will with that information lol.

1 January 2023, 06:46 AM	#27
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Keep the hulk

1 January 2023, 07:32 AM	#28
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	I would keep the Hulk and add AP ROC 26240OR later instead of PM Daytona. Attached Images __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

1 January 2023, 07:43 AM	#29
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,358	I know the feeling when you love a watch but still look for another one. I would do it because you apparantly want the daytona. You can’t go wrong with the daytona, nor with keeping the hulk.

1 January 2023, 09:18 AM	#30
Starhutch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,364	Sorry Hulk

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