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Old 9 December 2017, 01:49 AM   #31
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The WG Daytona on OF is awesome it's my favourite Daytona and it wears a tad bigger than the SS, now they need to offer it on a WG bracelet.
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Old 9 December 2017, 02:29 AM   #32
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WG all the way. beautiful timepiece and I am confident you will be able to find it soon at a fair discount to MSRP. WG Daytonas never keep their value.
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Old 9 December 2017, 02:29 AM   #33
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If I could find a pre-owned, I would. There are not many to come by as far as I can tell... At least not yet
Give how new the 116519LN is, those being made available by grey dealers (whether BNIB or pre-owned) is still selling at a premium.

I would suggest getting one from AD at a discount off the MSRP (if possible). The greater difficulty is getting stock from an AD.
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Old 9 December 2017, 03:28 AM   #34
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Give how new the 116519LN is, those being made available by grey dealers (whether BNIB or pre-owned) is still selling at a premium.

I would suggest getting one from AD at a discount off the MSRP (if possible). The greater difficulty is getting stock from an AD.

I echo this - somehow this wg tona on rubber is joining the 500 in difficulty to actually purchase. I’ve been waiting far too long
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Old 9 December 2017, 04:30 AM   #35
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Answers in here are all correct.

WG OysterFlex is awesome, SS will hold value much much better.
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Old 9 December 2017, 04:39 AM   #36
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I'm probably in the minority, but I wouldn't. For same money I would get a 509 with the WG bracelet, a much better value. Just buy a rubber B for $200.
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Old 9 December 2017, 05:05 AM   #37
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^^^Exactly this.


I agree, would do the same!
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Old 9 December 2017, 05:19 AM   #38
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A lot of talk about holding value etc.

But as a theme, TRF agrees that Rolex watches are not for investment purposes.

What watch do you like better? Can you justify the additional cost? Depending on how you bought the 500, you will absolutely make some money on that. So the cost is clearly offset to some degree.

I flip a lot. I have lost a small fortune. But I enjoy the hobby and the process (mostly).

The big question I have is not about money or value, but about which watch you want more. Do you prefer the WG version? If so, absolutely get it. If not, do not get it.

I liked the 500 very much. I still do. I had the black dial. I flipped it. I wanted to keep it when I got it, but it was not the watch I was ultimately looking for.

The WG version just might be. To me, I am not concerned about losing money on the moves I have made. I am thinking only about enjoying the watch I wear. I am thinking about finding the perfect watch.

And I genuinely think I might have.
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Old 9 December 2017, 05:47 AM   #39
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Can't go wrong with the pm w oysterflex !! The more I see it the more its growing on me
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Old 9 December 2017, 06:08 AM   #40
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All I can say is the WG OysterFlex is no question my favorite Rolex currently, such a beautiful watch! To those that have... LUCKY!!!
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Old 9 December 2017, 06:14 AM   #41
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It's a tough call, but if I had to choose one it'd be the WG. However, mine will coexist for the foreseeable future.
Mods, when is this guy going to get banned from taking pics? No fair! He's like Benlee.
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Old 9 December 2017, 06:17 AM   #42
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I echo this - somehow this wg tona on rubber is joining the 500 in difficulty to actually purchase. I’ve been waiting far too long
Really? Price here is actually a little under retail now as the Pound just had a bump following Brexit negotiations advancing a little. The WG seems particularly a fave for a PM Daytona so I imagine AD discounts will be mimimal for a while and none if there are waiting lists. One reason why I went for the 5164 now which has a similar set up.
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Old 9 December 2017, 06:38 AM   #43
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Really? Price here is actually a little under retail now as the Pound just had a bump following Brexit negotiations advancing a little. The WG seems particularly a fave for a PM Daytona so I imagine AD discounts will be mimimal for a while and none if there are waiting lists. One reason why I went for the 5164 now which has a similar set up.


Neil - you of all people know PM > SS.
Lol the 5164 is a beauty but I’m a Daytona man and it fits me just right.
Unfortunately I ordered this around May and my AD doesn’t think it will be here till next year. He has yet to get a single Daytona on OF. I understand the ss shortages but am quite surprised these PM daytonas are even slow to deliver


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Old 9 December 2017, 08:18 AM   #44
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The WG oysterflex daytona is a beautiful watch !
One of my favorite.

There was one available by Takuya @ $24525 mint, which I considered purchasing...
But just couldn’t pull the trigger since I don’t know the durability/longevity of the oysterflex.
I read somewhere the rubber edges of the strap may be the weak link.
How much is it to replace one?
Still...I would prob buy the mint WG Daytona ($24k) over the steel Daytona selling at premium of $18-19000
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Old 9 December 2017, 08:21 AM   #45
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The WG is so nice, and you can't go wrong with either of these... but, I'm more of a bracelet guy..
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Old 9 December 2017, 08:48 AM   #46
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Another question. If I do go with the WG, is it something I can wear everyday? This would be a big purchase and I am looking for an everyday watch...
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I’ll be wearing everyday.

For certain.
100% agree. I'm not a chrono guy, but if I were this is the one I'd wear every day. Rubber strap and ceramic bezel makes it very resistant to the usual daily scuffs and I think the color combo is outstanding.

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Old 9 December 2017, 10:30 AM   #47
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My decision making matrix was fairly straightforward:

1) I was after a panda dial - some will disagree but in my view, I don't think the 116500LN really counts as a panda dial

2) Bracelets are great, but too much of a scratch magnet (compared to leather and OF). And I'm not much of a fan of PCLs, so that rules out the 116509.

3) I wanted something that I could swim with.

Conclusion: 116519LN on OF!
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Old 9 December 2017, 10:31 AM   #48
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The WG Daytona on OF is awesome it's my favourite Daytona and it wears a tad bigger than the SS, now they need to offer it on a WG bracelet.
This? ^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Old 9 December 2017, 10:33 AM   #49
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I did exactly what you’re thinking about doing. I have no regrets. I’ll take the 519 over the 500 all day, everyday. It’s a beautiful reference.
I forgot to answer your question, the SS will hold its value better than the WG.
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Take advantage as Richie did and get the boss Daytona. Forget resale, resale's for wimps.

+1 on both of the above.

(... and I have been a wimp in the past! )

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Old 9 December 2017, 10:51 AM   #50
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Neil - you of all people know PM > SS.
Lol the 5164 is a beauty but I’m a Daytona man and it fits me just right.
Unfortunately I ordered this around May and my AD doesn’t think it will be here till next year. He has yet to get a single Daytona on OF. I understand the ss shortages but am quite surprised these PM daytonas are even slow to deliver


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So I take it no discount? Hard for me to pay retail on a PM watch, even tho I paid retail on the more expensive SS PP.
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Old 9 December 2017, 11:28 AM   #51
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So I take it no discount? Hard for me to pay retail on a PM watch, even tho I paid retail on the more expensive SS PP.
Retail is for rookies - that said, I've bought a watch I just don't have the watch. Par for the course these days
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Old 9 December 2017, 12:40 PM   #52
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Retail is for rookies - that said, I've bought a watch I just don't have the watch. Par for the course these days
Hang in there Greg. Maybe an early Xmas present. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Whenever it comes, it will have been worth the wait.
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Old 9 December 2017, 12:41 PM   #53
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My decision making matrix was fairly straightforward:

1) I was after a panda dial - some will disagree but in my view, I don't think the 116500LN really counts as a panda dial

2) Bracelets are great, but too much of a scratch magnet (compared to leather and OF). And I'm not much of a fan of PCLs, so that rules out the 116509.

3) I wanted something that I could swim with.

Conclusion: 116519LN on OF!
Right on brother.
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Old 9 December 2017, 01:08 PM   #54
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Man I’m waiting for an SS Daytona but this thread is making me want to go WG!
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Old 9 December 2017, 05:46 PM   #55
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It's hard to choose one but I like white gold oysterflex model better in dial wise yet I like bracelet over rubbers in general.
However, acquiring a stainless steel Daytona 116500 LN 001 is harder yet it's easier to sell it may be even on profit.
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Old 22 February 2018, 07:55 AM   #56
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Don't love the ceramic bezel on rolex daytona, i think they should have just left it on the sub
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Old 22 February 2018, 09:27 AM   #57
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For as much as I love the WG Daytona I just can’t get into rubber straps on PM watches. I love how it looks, just not on me I guess. I do like the RG Daytona on leather though. So that being said I’d keep the 500. But mainly because of the oysterflex


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Old 22 February 2018, 09:37 AM   #58
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Can you order the OF through AD for the stainless steel?
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Old 22 February 2018, 09:41 AM   #59
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The WG Daytona on OF is awesome it's my favourite Daytona and it wears a tad bigger than the SS, now they need to offer it on a WG bracelet.
They offer the dial on WG but without the ceramic bezel.
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Old 22 February 2018, 11:13 AM   #60
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The WG is a beautiful piece. Im not a fan of rubbers. I wonder if they will drop a bracelet version. I still prefer the SS for its scarcity call it hype or not just something about a SS Daytona.
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