Sell 3 to buy Daytona?

[jms_w]

After my recent acquisition, I've come to realize that I just have too many pieces that I cannot wear them all. For a long time I thought I would never be interested in the Daytona. The price just seemed too high for a stainless sport model. And I swore up and down that I would never spend $10k+ on a watch. But now that I've spent over $10k this year for 2 pieces, it just seems like a silly restriction I put on myself. And in the $10k range, is there really a better watch? I tried looking at JLC and AP but none of them really do it for me. So as a compromise, I thought about selling 3 pieces to buy the Daytona AND at the same time this will reduce my collection size from 8 to a more reasonable 6 automatics. I'm thinking I would sell both of my Omega day-date, Omega PO6200 and PAM310. While I still like them at some level, the day-date does not get much wrist time compared to others, the PO is heavy, and I like my PAM244 more than the 310 and they look too similar that my wife can't tell the difference. Does this seem like a reasonable plan? Hopefully it'll be enough to buy a new clasp second-hand SS Daytona black dial.

[ND10]

I would do it in a flash. If you have tried the daytona on and can't wipe that smile off ur face then don't wait another second.

[Chainring]

Based on your rationalization, I'd make that trade, even though I'm not a huge fan of the Daytona.

[Presa canary]

I'd sell those three watches, but I'd never recommend the daytona... I could never justify buying a watch that just looks so much better on my wife then me. How about a zenith with the spectacular el primero? The apro really does nothing for you?? Or for that price range it'd be hard to find a finer watch than a chrono from GO, IMO of course

[joe100]

I think it's be a good cull myself

[busytimmy]

Originally Posted by Chainring

Based on your rationalization, I'd make that trade, even though I'm not a huge fan of the Daytona.

My sentiments also.

[lig]

Originally Posted by ND10

I would do it in a flash. If you have tried the daytona on and can't wipe that smile off ur face then don't wait another second.

+1 I would definitely make that move.

[Nycturbovr6]

I would do it!

[Cc1966]

Do it... Good luck!

[samsam]

I would do the flip, but probably not the Daytona. No offense to anyone, but I think it looks like Swatch watches. And forgive me if I don't like that in a 10k timepiece. Just my HO.

[Cesium133]

Yes, make the trade. Not because the PAM or Omegas aren't as good, but because they don't seem to fit your desire. I recently sold off many "lesser" brands to fund 1 new "good" brand. I felt odd getting rid of multiple watches in order to get 1, but in the end I was happier to have 1 watch I really liked and wear every day over a few watches I sort-of liked but rarely wore.

[Jsrkl]

I have just added a Black face SS Daytona to my collection, could not be happier with the watch... go for it!

[travisb]

Sure, why not.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by Chainring

Based on your rationalization, I'd make that trade, even though I'm not a huge fan of the Daytona.

Yes me too. Sounds like the 3 watches aren't getting much wrist time, which in my book automatically means it's time to flip them. And if you're sure the Daytona will be worn regularly, then by all means. Personally, I'm not a big fan but it's your call.

[nickng]

Just Do It

You will regret if you don't. You only need ONE PAM and I agree with your wife about identical looks. I had a few myself in the past too.

Daytona is a class above those.

Cheers.

[Sam Philip]

I would do the trade

[beshannon]

Good for you. I reached the same point with my collection, too many pieces, not enough time to enjoy them all.

I sold three earlier this year to buy my Patek 5711 and have never been happier.

Do it!

[Knappo 1307]

I would do it in a second.....Mine says "Hi"

[j.alex]

I would do this trade

[impalass]

Sounds like a good move to me.

[mariano2]

Go for it .You wont regret.Better to have good smaal quality collection than having watches you do not wear.The Daytona is the best collectible watch you can have.
Good luck.

[s14roller]

Originally Posted by SamSam

I would do the flip, but probably not the Daytona. No offense to anyone, but I think it looks like Swatch watches. And forgive me if I don't like that in a 10k timepiece. Just my HO.

I don't think anyone will get offended, and maybe I haven't seen Swatch watches lately, but how does a Daytona look like a Swatch? If you said more like an Omega Speedmaster, I could see where that's coming from.

The Daytona probably gets a bit more comments than my APs as it's the only watch that has so much light reflections coming off it...

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by Cesium133

Yes, make the trade. Not because the PAM or Omegas aren't as good, but because they don't seem to fit your desire. I recently sold off many "lesser" brands to fund 1 new "good" brand. I felt odd getting rid of multiple watches in order to get 1, but in the end I was happier to have 1 watch I really liked and wear every day over a few watches I sort-of liked but rarely wore.

Which one did you get?

[kilyung]

I'd do it

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Yes me too. Sounds like the 3 watches aren't getting much wrist time, which in my book automatically means it's time to flip them. And if you're sure the Daytona will be worn regularly, then by all means. Personally, I'm not a big fan but it's your call.

Good call. No wrist time = flip.

[landroverking]

I would.

[Glidelock]

Do it...Do it Now!!!!

[SixPak]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I'd do it

Me too.

[408cissss]

I will do it too! Here's mine

[Micha]

just DO IT!!!