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goin camping · 4 September 2018, 08:51 AM

Hate to admit it but. I DFU'd.

For years I had a two tone (SS/Gold) Submariner. Loved that watch but always pined for a SS Daytona.

So I sold off the Sub and went and got a white faced SS Daytona.

Ever been in a place where you finally go out and get the thing you have been dreaming of and are let down? That is what happened to me. I miss the Sub it just brought a sense of joy when I checked the time. Not there with the Daytona.

I think I'll just do what I should and unload the Daytona and find either a TT or SS Submariner.

Anyone else go through this?

FTX I · 4 September 2018, 09:00 AM

It happens. You can solve this easily so don't sweat it.

wantonebad · 4 September 2018, 09:01 AM

Anyone who flips can have regrets, what's to stop you from flipping back?

DahMan · 4 September 2018, 09:03 AM

That’s part of the hunt, enjoy

dkg1616 · 4 September 2018, 09:54 AM

I’ll trade you my sub c date for your Daytona? Haha

Worth a try

bdex75 · 4 September 2018, 11:18 AM

Easy one to fix. As long as you didn’t pay over msrp for the Daytona.

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Romeojk · 4 September 2018, 11:26 AM

Of course. Grass is always greener. There’s worse mistakes you could have made. And when you get that two tone back I bet you’ll have a better appreciation of it.

Good luck!

77T · 4 September 2018, 11:32 AM

I’ve done that and did exactly what you’re contemplating.

Now have this 5-digit beauty.

If you’d bought the black Daytona 500, I would have offered you a way out of the dilemma.

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swils8610 · 4 September 2018, 11:41 AM

Easily fixed. Should be no problem to flip your Daytona for a Bluesy.

“I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

Easy E · 4 September 2018, 12:00 PM

Well it didn’t change your Birthday or make you instantly left handed. You have a very easy to flip piece and want one that should be easy to source. Very unDFUable.

Helmi · 4 September 2018, 01:56 PM

Really surprised...I love the Daytona much more than the sub.

Different tastes

Luckily You will be able to fix it at minimum to zero losses.

H-Watches · 5 September 2018, 02:46 AM

It’s funny you say this because I almost sold my Hulk for a SS Daytona. And I am so glad I did not.

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droptopman · 5 September 2018, 02:51 AM

Easy fix. Sell the Daytona and buy a Sub. I have tried the love the Daytona but always end up flipping. Just not for me. Die hard Sub guy.

wantonebad · 5 September 2018, 04:33 AM

It's funny, or actually not, the lack of sports models available has really put a squeeze on people that go to AD's to try on different pieces to see if they sing to them. I bought my SD43 sight unseen, but I had enough questions answered so that I knew it was the right move for me. That said it's not easy to track down a SS model before you buy from a grey/used dealer or get the call, I feel for people, I really do!

tyler1980 · 5 September 2018, 04:46 AM

ive regretted flips before however i cant bring myself to buy the same watch twice with so many other watches out there. Mistakes, sure, but i have never and probably wont ever fix it.

skkali168 · 5 September 2018, 04:50 AM

Luckily the Daytona holds value and goes up in $$$. You can easily flip back.

I too felt the same way with a Daytona. Had a white face 11650 but never could bond with it

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AK797 · 5 September 2018, 04:59 AM

Hard to know what you really like unless you proverbially let it go and measure it up against replacements. True of anything.

Kenneth. · 5 September 2018, 11:29 AM

It is a great experience for you to realize what you would be enjoy wearing daily. Have fun Sub hunting!!!

TheRolexKingofLV · 5 September 2018, 11:38 AM

Ya don't know what you've got til it's gone.

Easy fix.

GradyPhilpott · 5 September 2018, 01:52 PM

This is a great argument for not flipping and having more watches than you know what to do with across a wide range of styles, vintages, and prices.

Another rule that fits my needs very well is to set a limit on how much I will spend on any watch and live with it.

There are watches that are within my reach if I only plop down another $500-$1000, but I don't do that.

This is just a way of limiting the number of situations of remorse that I'm likely to endure.

Buy watches that you can keep, even if the new wears off sooner that you might have wished.

It's kind of like when the infatuation in a relationship fades, only to reveal a much deeper, abiding love that is more gratifying for both parties.

There must have been something you liked about the Daytona or you wouldn't have bought it.

I say keep the watch and reacquire the Sub when your finances allow.

Then you'll have some latitude, including selling the Daytona, if you just don't bond over time.

goin camping · 6 September 2018, 02:30 AM

In the past I have had several Rolex at a time but these days I'd rather not.I already have too much stuff.

I guess I'll sell the Daytona on the internets and then head to the jewelry mart in downtown L.A. and go in search of a Sub.

Of course first I'll have to decide between a TT or a SS sub. TT's beauty has always caught my eye but SS Subs are so subtle and timeless which I appreciate.

4 September 2018, 08:51 AM	#1
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	I made a mistake Hate to admit it but. I DFU'd. For years I had a two tone (SS/Gold) Submariner. Loved that watch but always pined for a SS Daytona. So I sold off the Sub and went and got a white faced SS Daytona. Ever been in a place where you finally go out and get the thing you have been dreaming of and are let down? That is what happened to me. I miss the Sub it just brought a sense of joy when I checked the time. Not there with the Daytona. I think I'll just do what I should and unload the Daytona and find either a TT or SS Submariner. Anyone else go through this?

4 September 2018, 09:01 AM	#3
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Anyone who flips can have regrets, what's to stop you from flipping back? __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

4 September 2018, 11:32 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	I made a mistake I’ve done that and did exactly what you’re contemplating. Now have this 5-digit beauty. If you’d bought the black Daytona 500, I would have offered you a way out of the dilemma. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 September 2018, 02:51 AM	#13
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Easy fix. Sell the Daytona and buy a Sub. I have tried the love the Daytona but always end up flipping. Just not for me. Die hard Sub guy. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

5 September 2018, 04:33 AM	#14
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	It's funny, or actually not, the lack of sports models available has really put a squeeze on people that go to AD's to try on different pieces to see if they sing to them. I bought my SD43 sight unseen, but I had enough questions answered so that I knew it was the right move for me. That said it's not easy to track down a SS model before you buy from a grey/used dealer or get the call, I feel for people, I really do! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

4 September 2018, 09:00 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	It happens. You can solve this easily so don't sweat it.

4 September 2018, 09:03 AM	#4
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	That’s part of the hunt, enjoy

4 September 2018, 09:54 AM	#5
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,619	I’ll trade you my sub c date for your Daytona? Haha Worth a try

4 September 2018, 11:18 AM	#6
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Easy one to fix. As long as you didn’t pay over msrp for the Daytona. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

4 September 2018, 11:26 AM	#7
Romeojk 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,973	Of course. Grass is always greener. There’s worse mistakes you could have made. And when you get that two tone back I bet you’ll have a better appreciation of it. Good luck!

4 September 2018, 11:41 AM	#9
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Easily fixed. Should be no problem to flip your Daytona for a Bluesy. “I think a man and his watch have a special bond”~Ralph Lauren

4 September 2018, 12:00 PM	#10
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,085	Well it didn’t change your Birthday or make you instantly left handed. You have a very easy to flip piece and want one that should be easy to source. Very unDFUable.

4 September 2018, 01:56 PM	#11
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Really surprised...I love the Daytona much more than the sub. Different tastes Luckily You will be able to fix it at minimum to zero losses.

5 September 2018, 02:46 AM	#12
H-Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Midwest Posts: 374	It’s funny you say this because I almost sold my Hulk for a SS Daytona. And I am so glad I did not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 September 2018, 04:46 AM	#15
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	ive regretted flips before however i cant bring myself to buy the same watch twice with so many other watches out there. Mistakes, sure, but i have never and probably wont ever fix it. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

5 September 2018, 04:50 AM	#16
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Luckily the Daytona holds value and goes up in $$$. You can easily flip back. I too felt the same way with a Daytona. Had a white face 11650 but never could bond with it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

5 September 2018, 04:59 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Hard to know what you really like unless you proverbially let it go and measure it up against replacements. True of anything.

5 September 2018, 11:29 AM	#18
Kenneth. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 18	Mistake = Experience It is a great experience for you to realize what you would be enjoy wearing daily. Have fun Sub hunting!!!

5 September 2018, 11:38 AM	#19
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Ya don't know what you've got til it's gone. Easy fix. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

5 September 2018, 01:52 PM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	This is a great argument for not flipping and having more watches than you know what to do with across a wide range of styles, vintages, and prices. Another rule that fits my needs very well is to set a limit on how much I will spend on any watch and live with it. There are watches that are within my reach if I only plop down another $500-$1000, but I don't do that. This is just a way of limiting the number of situations of remorse that I'm likely to endure. Buy watches that you can keep, even if the new wears off sooner that you might have wished. It's kind of like when the infatuation in a relationship fades, only to reveal a much deeper, abiding love that is more gratifying for both parties. There must have been something you liked about the Daytona or you wouldn't have bought it. I say keep the watch and reacquire the Sub when your finances allow. Then you'll have some latitude, including selling the Daytona, if you just don't bond over time. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

6 September 2018, 02:30 AM	#21
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	In the past I have had several Rolex at a time but these days I'd rather not.I already have too much stuff. I guess I'll sell the Daytona on the internets and then head to the jewelry mart in downtown L.A. and go in search of a Sub. Of course first I'll have to decide between a TT or a SS sub. TT's beauty has always caught my eye but SS Subs are so subtle and timeless which I appreciate.

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