Potential Trade...228235 Day Date for 116509 Blue Dial or Meteorite GMT...

[mile2424]

As always the mind starts churning and wondering what a potential trade might look like.

Currently have:
Z-Blue Milgauss
126660 Deep Sea JC
126711CHNR GMT Rootbeer
116500 Black Dial
116515 Pink Dial (discontinued with black indice surrounds)
228235 Chocolate Diagonal Motif (discontinued)

I had thought about selling/trading the DD40, and trying to find a nice blue dial 116509 to add to the collection. I would likely need to add around 10-12K on top if trading directly through a dealer.

Or I could sell/trade the DD40 and find a WG Meteorite GMT, and add 18-20k or so on top. This is by far my favorite GMT, not on rarity, but just the color way and dial combo.

I love Daytona's, so the thought of a nice Daytona collection is intriguing, and obviously I do love blue dials.

With that being said, I do really like the DD40 as well, and especially the diagonal motif dial, I just worry that some of these "grail" watches might be unobtainable if I don't pick and choose one soon.

[David5807]

Don't do it. Your DD is a stunner and classic Rolex.

[HogwldFLTR]

You've already got two Daytonas; I think this is a trade you might regret. But as you've another Day Date, if you can get a Meteorite dial then it could be worth it. I wouldn't for a blue dial. Or is this the chocolate motif DD you're trading. If that is your only DD then I wouldn't.

[HL65]

It’s a great watch and on the wrist just incredible. I highly recommend it as would most who have handled one or own one.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by HL65

It’s a great watch and on the wrist just incredible. I highly recommend it as would most who have handled one or own one.
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Great looking watch, Ken!!!

[Mrhenish]

I really like Daytonas and badly want that gmt but my advice was to not do the trade. That day date is incredible. Then I see Ken’s picture of the GMT. Completely changed my mind: Do the trade.

[mile2424]

I guess another comment. I do love the DD40, but I wouldn't say it can't be replaced with another DD down the road in another color combo. I do find myself wearing oyster bracelet more often.

[Daytonaman799]

I’m a DD guy but it’s replaceable. The GMT is a stunner.

[MRBolton]

What did you end up doing?

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by mile2424

As always the mind starts churning and wondering what a potential trade might look like.

Currently have:
Z-Blue Milgauss
126660 Deep Sea JC
126711CHNR GMT Rootbeer
116500 Black Dial
116515 Pink Dial (discontinued with black indice surrounds)
228235 Chocolate Diagonal Motif (discontinued)

I had thought about selling/trading the DD40, and trying to find a nice blue dial 116509 to add to the collection. I would likely need to add around 10-12K on top if trading directly through a dealer.

Or I could sell/trade the DD40 and find a WG Meteorite GMT, and add 18-20k or so on top. This is by far my favorite GMT, not on rarity, but just the color way and dial combo.

I love Daytona's, so the thought of a nice Daytona collection is intriguing, and obviously I do love blue dials.

With that being said, I do really like the DD40 as well, and especially the diagonal motif dial, I just worry that some of these "grail" watches might be unobtainable if I don't pick and choose one soon.

Originally Posted by MRBolton

What did you end up doing?

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