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rotorcraft · 8 October 2009, 05:33 AM

I have recently purchased my first Rolex, a Steel Submariner date after months of searching the internet and longing for it. I even sold my Breitling Aerospace in preparation for the big event reasoning that I could only wear one watch at a time.

Now within weeks of if being on my wrist I am poring over images of the Daytona, and fretting over whether I want white or black, and fretting even more about the even longer waiting list. (5 years!).
The sub date was going to be the watch I could wear 24/7 and to any event, no need to buy another watch ever again, and yet......SS Daytona....

What's wrong with me?

ve39 · 8 October 2009, 05:36 AM

nothing is wrong, Daytona is the King Rolex

yemenmocha · 9 October 2009, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ve39

nothing is wrong, Daytona is the King Rolex

^^what he said.

john1 · 9 October 2009, 07:08 AM

Seems like perfectly normal behaviour around these parts.

I waited just under 2 years for my SS Daytona white face from my AD. It was my first Rolex and I swore it was the last watch I'd ever buy ..... 6 months later I got an SS Sub Date ...... now I'm lusting after a GMT 'pepsi' !

When will it stop ???

Paulie · 8 October 2009, 05:37 AM

The cure is to try on a white gold meterorite daytona, then a platinum ice blue day date.

Then you'll find a $1000 vintage manual wind Rolex and finally be happy.

Dan Pierce · 8 October 2009, 05:38 AM

Either run away or run with it.

dP

Bebot · 8 October 2009, 05:40 AM

WELCOME to TRF!!!

By the way, I can't solve your problem. No one here can.

PamFan113 · 8 October 2009, 05:47 AM

LOL it happens to everyone once the first one comes

I picked up a PAM 113, 3 weeks ago and already am picking up a Sub-Date LV this weekend..

I swear I'm done after this one.. Wait a minute

Didn't I say this to myself 3 weeks ago

DanP · 19 November 2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Either run away or run with it.

dP

Clever :)

tkc324 · 8 October 2009, 05:39 AM

You are not alone.
We all have the same probem... one way or another...
Daytona is the "Grail" for most... its the watch that everyone will want once they have a Rolex. Good luck to you.
I say get the Sub first wear it for a bit... and put yourself on the waitinglist.
Sell the Sub once you get called by your AD...

HDHNTER · 9 October 2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkc324

You are not alone.
We all have the same probem... one way or another...
Daytona is the "Grail" for most... its the watch that everyone will want once they have a Rolex. Good luck to you.
I say get the Sub first wear it for a bit... and put yourself on the waitinglist.
Sell the Sub once you get called by your AD...

Why sell the Sub? Don't get me wrong, I like the SS Daytona but it's not the end all be all of Rolex. To be honest, I much prefer (for daily wear) the GMT & Sub over my Daytona. I really believe the chase is the biggest draw for the Daytona, once you have it the thrill dissipates quickly, YMMV.

ocwatching · 8 October 2009, 05:40 AM

and hanging out in this forum will not help....

kcmo · 8 October 2009, 05:49 AM

Well, I considered giving you 'practical' advice, but I can't!

The Daytona is AWESOME! I just got one 3 weeks ago and LOVE it! I also have a Sub and LOVE it too! A great pair.

If the waiting list in the UK is indeed 5 years (bet you could find one sooner), then get your name on that list now! Enjoy your Sub in the meantime.....one day you'll have your Daytona too!

TABACCO · 19 November 2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatchnewbie

and hanging out in this forum will not help....

i second the motion!

vitix · 8 October 2009, 05:55 AM

Daytona is a great watch, yet very expensive, but will you really use all the features of the daytona? do you use a chronometer or tachymeter in a timepiece? this watch is expensive because of this features, the Sub date has something to measure time and is the bezel and it has a Date, the daytona does not have a date... im telling you this so you dont do something you will regret later... so just get yourself on the list and wait peacefully

so think about it....

PasPar2 · 8 October 2009, 05:57 AM

remember: your cost for a daytona in the uk = airfare + hotel + daytona in the US (no waiting list at non-ad)

there are more daytonas then customers these these in NYC - thats for sure!

gettocard · 8 October 2009, 05:57 AM

I would choose a Seiko Monster over a Daytona...really,I could have never stand that watch,I don't know why. Hang on to your Sub,that IS the King of Rolex !!!

rotorcraft · 8 October 2009, 05:58 AM

I've already put myself on the waiting list for the Daytona!
Then I'm going to put the 16610 up for sale when I get the call from the AD...or am I?
Is that going to be it? I hope so...but...but

JBat · 8 October 2009, 06:00 AM

Lusting after more Rolexes after buying your first is completely normal behavior. Go with it.

User Name · 8 October 2009, 06:04 AM

why the five year wait, i am in hawaii and was at a rolex shop and they had them all, leather and white gold.....

kzm40 · 8 October 2009, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorcraft

I have recently purchased my first Rolex, a Steel Submariner date after months of searching the internet and longing for it. I even sold my Breitling Aerospace in preparation for the big event reasoning that I could only wear one watch at a time.

Now within weeks of if being on my wrist I am poring over images of the Daytona, and fretting over whether I want white or black, and fretting even more about the even longer waiting list. (5 years!).
The sub date was going to be the watch I could wear 24/7 and to any event, no need to buy another watch ever again, and yet......SS Daytona....

What's wrong with me?

It's normal, the same thing happened to me.. Love the daytona and the chase.. I chose Black btw...

BarkMaster · 8 October 2009, 06:15 AM

Just.... say..... YES!!!

rotorcraft · 8 October 2009, 06:16 AM

Sounds like a flight to the US is in order!

Promise me that'll be it? The Daytona is the grail isn't it?

Isn't it?

gettocard · 8 October 2009, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorcraft

Sounds like a flight to the US is in order!

Promise me that'll be it? The Daytona is the grail isn't it?

Isn't it?

No is not !! Daytona is for posers,stay with your Submariner. There is no Rolex grail,unless is the one you already own.

kcmo · 8 October 2009, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettocard

No is not !! Daytona is for posers,stay with your Submariner. There is no Rolex grail,unless is the one you already own.

Now why would you go and say a thing like that?

gettocard · 8 October 2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Now why would you go and say a thing like that?

I don't know,I'm sorry,I really don't mean that,it's just that I hate the Daytona,really. While all other models have grown on me since I was a kid the Daytona remained the black sheep. There's no vintage,no Newman,no nothing,it's just a blingy piece of metal full of useless functions to me.

kcmo · 8 October 2009, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettocard

I don't know,I'm sorry,I really don't mean that,it's just that I hate the Daytona,really. While all other models have grown on me since I was a kid the Daytona remained the black sheep. There's no vintage,no Newman,no nothing,it's just a blingy piece of metal full of useless functions to me.

Hey, you're certainly entitled to 'hate' the Daytona, but to claim it has no history goes against a lot of irrefutable facts. It's one of the most sought after chrono movements in the world. Not trying to 'convince' you, but you have to respect where it comes from IMO.

moviefreak · 9 October 2009, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettocard

No is not !! Daytona is for posers,stay with your Submariner. There is no Rolex grail,unless is the one you already own.

Come on confess that you have a Daytona hiding in some place.. you love it but can not just say it..

The GMT Kid · 8 October 2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotorcraft

Sounds like a flight to the US is in order!

Promise me that'll be it? The Daytona is the grail isn't it?

Isn't it?

For now, sure.

Wear the Sub for five years and when the Daytona comes in you can re-evaluate. By then you'll have come to your senses. You will have realized that the SS Daytona dial is boring compared to the dials available on the WG Daytona.

Bullyterrier · 8 October 2009, 06:20 AM

A marketing ploy. If they flood the market, they become common and therefore don't seem exclusive enough, people wouldn't want them. Similar to what Rolex did in the 70's when quartz movements were taking over and Swiss companies were struggling to compete with the Japanese, Rolex put prices up and made them more exclusive and desirable.
I couldn't believe it when I came to France and the ad's had Subs and the LV's in stock. Where I was from in the UK there were waiting lists for Subs.

8 October 2009, 05:33 AM	#1
rotorcraft Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NW Europe Watch: AP ROO Safari Posts: 58	What's wrong with me? I have recently purchased my first Rolex, a Steel Submariner date after months of searching the internet and longing for it. I even sold my Breitling Aerospace in preparation for the big event reasoning that I could only wear one watch at a time. Now within weeks of if being on my wrist I am poring over images of the Daytona, and fretting over whether I want white or black, and fretting even more about the even longer waiting list. (5 years!). The sub date was going to be the watch I could wear 24/7 and to any event, no need to buy another watch ever again, and yet......SS Daytona.... What's wrong with me?

8 October 2009, 05:37 AM	#5
Paulie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicagoland Watch: GMTII and OP! Posts: 1,272	The cure is to try on a white gold meterorite daytona, then a platinum ice blue day date. Then you'll find a $1000 vintage manual wind Rolex and finally be happy. __________________

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Either run away or run with it. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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8 October 2009, 05:40 AM	#12
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	and hanging out in this forum will not help.... __________________ too much into watches...

8 October 2009, 05:36 AM	#2
ve39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: V Posts: 17	nothing is wrong, Daytona is the King Rolex

9 October 2009, 07:08 AM	#4
john1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 86	Seems like perfectly normal behaviour around these parts. I waited just under 2 years for my SS Daytona white face from my AD. It was my first Rolex and I swore it was the last watch I'd ever buy ..... 6 months later I got an SS Sub Date ...... now I'm lusting after a GMT 'pepsi' ! When will it stop ???

8 October 2009, 05:47 AM	#8
PamFan113 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: WA Watch: all of them Posts: 52	LOL it happens to everyone once the first one comes I picked up a PAM 113, 3 weeks ago and already am picking up a Sub-Date LV this weekend.. I swear I'm done after this one.. Wait a minute Didn't I say this to myself 3 weeks ago

8 October 2009, 05:39 AM	#10
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	You are not alone. We all have the same probem... one way or another... Daytona is the "Grail" for most... its the watch that everyone will want once they have a Rolex. Good luck to you. I say get the Sub first wear it for a bit... and put yourself on the waitinglist. Sell the Sub once you get called by your AD...

8 October 2009, 05:49 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Well, I considered giving you 'practical' advice, but I can't! The Daytona is AWESOME! I just got one 3 weeks ago and LOVE it! I also have a Sub and LOVE it too! A great pair. If the waiting list in the UK is indeed 5 years (bet you could find one sooner), then get your name on that list now! Enjoy your Sub in the meantime.....one day you'll have your Daytona too!

8 October 2009, 05:55 AM	#15
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	Daytona is a great watch, yet very expensive, but will you really use all the features of the daytona? do you use a chronometer or tachymeter in a timepiece? this watch is expensive because of this features, the Sub date has something to measure time and is the bezel and it has a Date, the daytona does not have a date... im telling you this so you dont do something you will regret later... so just get yourself on the list and wait peacefully so think about it....

8 October 2009, 05:57 AM	#16
PasPar2 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 30	remember: your cost for a daytona in the uk = airfare + hotel + daytona in the US (no waiting list at non-ad) there are more daytonas then customers these these in NYC - thats for sure!

8 October 2009, 05:57 AM	#17
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	I would choose a Seiko Monster over a Daytona...really,I could have never stand that watch,I don't know why. Hang on to your Sub,that IS the King of Rolex !!!

8 October 2009, 05:58 AM	#18
rotorcraft Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NW Europe Watch: AP ROO Safari Posts: 58	I've already put myself on the waiting list for the Daytona! Then I'm going to put the 16610 up for sale when I get the call from the AD...or am I? Is that going to be it? I hope so...but...but

8 October 2009, 06:00 AM	#19
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Lusting after more Rolexes after buying your first is completely normal behavior. Go with it.

8 October 2009, 06:04 AM	#20
User Name "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Neil Location: Ohio Watch: GmtIIc Posts: 142	why the five year wait, i am in hawaii and was at a rolex shop and they had them all, leather and white gold.....

8 October 2009, 06:15 AM	#22
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Just.... say..... YES!!! __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

8 October 2009, 06:16 AM	#23
rotorcraft Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NW Europe Watch: AP ROO Safari Posts: 58	Sounds like a flight to the US is in order! Promise me that'll be it? The Daytona is the grail isn't it? Isn't it?

8 October 2009, 06:20 AM	#30
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	A marketing ploy. If they flood the market, they become common and therefore don't seem exclusive enough, people wouldn't want them. Similar to what Rolex did in the 70's when quartz movements were taking over and Swiss companies were struggling to compete with the Japanese, Rolex put prices up and made them more exclusive and desirable. I couldn't believe it when I came to France and the ad's had Subs and the LV's in stock. Where I was from in the UK there were waiting lists for Subs.

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