Am I crazy to even think about flipping a DaytonaC for a SS Sky Dweller?

[zoenoadad]

Even though they aren't out yet, I've been agonizing over whether to flip my newly acquired 116500LN (black dial) for a SS (or two-tone, as you wish) Sky Dweller once they hit stores in a few months. I love my Daytona, but I've also really liked the Sky Dweller for a while now, and the new SS price tag is within my reach, unlike the PM models. I live overseas but am in constant contact with the US, so it would be quite useful to have a GMT function. And I have to admit the lack of a date on the Daytona drives me absolutely nuts. I had a Sub date for 10+ years and I'm just so used to looking at my wrist, I can't break that habit.

So...even though there's nothing I can do about it now (other than wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat thinking about should I? shouldn't I?), would you guys trade a black DaytonaC straight-up for a SS Sky Dweller? Even if I had to add a bit to make up the difference, I'm assuming with the pent-up demand for the Daytona it would just about even out. I don't have much else in the arsenal, so this would be a daily wearer (I just can't say "beater" for a $14k watch).

I realize I should just keep the Daytona and buy the Sky Dweller, but that might not go down so well with my better half...so in the interests of household bliss, I think I should just keep one or the other.

I would welcome your thoughts!

[sco]

I would, but I'm not huge Daytona fan.

[karmatp]

I would do it in a second. I have never been a Daytona fan and the Sky Dweller is amazing.

[DramaTurtle]

I value history and as a result the decision is an easy one. But then again, if you want the new watch smell that badly, follow your heart.

Also keep in mind that the SkyD is about 3mm larger in diameter than the Daytona. Be sure to try it on first.

[ACWATCHES]

Never crazy as it's what "sings" to you that cliché'd prhase. But having said that, wow, that's a ballsy trade. Worse thing would be if you have regret, I think going the other way means losing money. I would sit tight and think about it a bit more. I doubt the Daytona prices would be coming down anytime soon and the sky dweller waiting list cannot be that long (complete guess)

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[BLACKHORSE 6]

It makes sense considering what you could get for a DaytonaC when flipping it.

[Speed]

Not a fan of the Cheap-Dweller...nor its predecessor!

The White Dial Daytona C is starting to grow on me. Just a little.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by zoenoadad

I love my Daytona. . . And I have to admit the lack of a date on the Daytona drives me absolutely nuts.

Sounds like you know what you want to do.

[tkerrmd]

yes you would be crazy!!

[rjstuf001]

I wouldn't do it. Not a fan of the SkyD.

[77T]

What's your car history? I mean a 2-3 yr. lease?
I've found a correlation with Watch ownership life cycles

For me, the SkyDiddy is not useful vs. a GMT - I get that the SD requires less manual setting during the year.
But reading that subdial for a 2nd TZ everyday isn't worth avoiding a date reset 5 times each year.

So, a big no from me.

[Etschell]

i would do it, youll make money on the transaction as well in terms of selling the daytonac over what you paid if it was retail.

life is too short to have 15k tied up in a watch you no longer want.

that said i wouldnt do a trade for a couple reasons. first youll make more selling the daytonac privately. second i dont think you should pay full retail for the SS SkyD because it wont hold that retail value for long. the blue may but the black and white just wont.

[Cobain]

A fellow Israeli? what a pleasure.

I would do it as well.

[hugs]

I would do it given the price difference between used and new.

When prices settle down buy it back.

[moonson]

With all of the craziness surrounding the DaytonaC I'm surprised more people haven't gone to flip for a more expensive purchase.

Although, there is a lot of hype on the SS skydweller and I'd be interesting to see how it's finally received when available.


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[Etschell]

Originally Posted by moonson

With all of the craziness surrounding the DaytonaC I'm surprised more people haven't gone to flip for a more expensive purchase.

Although, there is a lot of hype on the SS skydweller and I'd be interesting to see how it's finally received when available.


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it isnt even close:

[ejvette]

No Brainer for me I'm not a daytona fan

[pierson]

I did - traded in my white 116520 Daytona and am waiting on my blue sky dweller ;)

I see versions Daytona everywhere and almost never see a SkyD, I'm sure they will become more prevalent, but I'll still feel like I have something different.

[traf]

No way I'd make that trade.


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[watchwatcher]

You're not crazy, as long as you know what you want and don't end up flipping back to the Daytona in case the SKD doesn't work out. That...would be crazy.

Sounds like the SKD would be a better fit to your lifestyle, and I agree, the lack of date on the Daytona is kind of a big deal to those of us that have grown accustomed to looking at our watches for the date.

Money-wise, you're going to be giving up one of the most sought-after watches...commanding crazy premiums a year after its release. While the SKD is probably going to make its own splash, I doubt if it's going to be able to make the same claim a year after its release. But, none of this matters if you find the watch you want to own.

Be warned though, the SKD is a big, heavy, thick watch. As others have said, try before you buy. Good luck,

[kboy2379]

If you feel that it's time to let it go, then you must do what you got to do.

[Chewbacca]

i would.

[Bruins7]

That's crazy talk sir

[KDS777]

Buy what you want. Trying to rationalize it will drive you nuts.

Having said that, from where I sit the PM version of the Sky Dweller was probably "DOA" when it was launched, and the fact that it is now made in steel doesn't make a difference to me, as it only confirms my initial statement about this piece's distinct lack of popularity. You'll always have a few early adopters and the initial hype to contend with on anything, but once that is over, it's over.

I fly across 3-6 time zones 3-4 times a month, don't need a fancy watch to tell me what time it is in another time zone.

[Cru Jones]

just posting this means you are 90% of the way there. just flip and enjoy the sky-d.

personally, i'd keep your watch. but, then again, i your watch and can only dream....

[RaceDoc]

+1

Originally Posted by sco

i would, but i'm not huge daytona fan.

[gregmoeck]

I would but I'm not a Daytona can at all.

[904VT]

I'd sell, keep any profit and put it towards a 116520 to compliment your Sky Dweller. Though it may be worth seeing how the prices hold on the SS Sky Ds before making the move.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by zoenoadad

Even though they aren't out yet, I've been agonizing over whether to flip my newly acquired 116500LN (black dial) for a SS (or two-tone, as you wish) Sky Dweller once they hit stores in a few months. I love my Daytona, but I've also really liked the Sky Dweller for a while now, and the new SS price tag is within my reach, unlike the PM models. I live overseas but am in constant contact with the US, so it would be quite useful to have a GMT function. And I have to admit the lack of a date on the Daytona drives me absolutely nuts. I had a Sub date for 10+ years and I'm just so used to looking at my wrist, I can't break that habit.

So...even though there's nothing I can do about it now (other than wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat thinking about should I? shouldn't I?), would you guys trade a black DaytonaC straight-up for a SS Sky Dweller? Even if I had to add a bit to make up the difference, I'm assuming with the pent-up demand for the Daytona it would just about even out. I don't have much else in the arsenal, so this would be a daily wearer (I just can't say "beater" for a $14k watch).

I realize I should just keep the Daytona and buy the Sky Dweller, but that might not go down so well with my better half...so in the interests of household bliss, I think I should just keep one or the other.

I would welcome your thoughts!

I think the black dial Daytona market is softening.

[henrylee]

Yea if it's keeping you up at night then by all means, you should make the change!