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bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 02:33 AM

I have had my eye on the 519 WG Daytona O/F, contemplating getting rid of the Smurf. I have had the smurf on and off for years and although I love it, it gets tiring after a while. The 519 however has the Oysterflex and never owned a rubber band before. Thoughts? Keep the Smurf?

envuks · 21 March 2019, 02:38 AM

I’d keep the smurf if it were me or shoot for a 116529 on the bracelet. Rubber straps are nice, but not on a $20k+ priced watch..... just my $.02

TimeToWatch · 21 March 2019, 02:40 AM

I would (but I’m biased).

Zuger · 21 March 2019, 02:46 AM

If you got the Smurf for a good price and/or can stomach the loss, I would do the trade.

I've tried on the Smurf and WG Daytona OF, and while they both feel great on the wrist, I lean more toward the WG Daytona OF.

sapper17 · 21 March 2019, 02:48 AM

I am loving the OF 6519. You must see the dial in the flesh. My 6500 white dial has been in the safe for 3 months.

TheDon2000 · 21 March 2019, 02:49 AM

I'd go with the 116509 WG Daytona w/ Blue dial myself. But it's your cash. Hard to trade in the Smurf for anything, and I wouldn't go with rubber personally.

AK797 · 21 March 2019, 02:50 AM

I'd say trading the WG bracelet for OF would be hard but if its weight is an issue then the OF is a great idea.

bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 02:50 AM

something about the WG Daytona snaps with that grey dial. Dont get me wrong, Smurf is on a all WG bracelet and although I do like the bracelet, I am not minding the Oysterflex. AD told me every customer he has snatches up the O/F bracelet nowadays. I guess I am the only one that has had an issue with O/F lately.

RTG · 21 March 2019, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

I have had my eye on the 519 WG Daytona O/F, contemplating getting rid of the Smurf. I have had the smurf on and off for years and although I love it, it gets tiring after a while. The 519 however has the Oysterflex and never owned a rubber band before. Thoughts? Keep the Smurf?

It would be a heck of a combo to have both.

bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 02:52 AM

one thing, this has nothing to do with the weight of the Smurf bracelet. I have owned smurfs for years and never had issue with the weight of the WG. I just would have to get used to a rubber bracelet for the first time.

LuminousMaximus · 21 March 2019, 02:53 AM

I would do it! The OYster Flex in strong light and comfortable

Hodog16 · 21 March 2019, 02:54 AM

No way I'd do that. If you are going to move the 116619, at least get one with a bracelet.

2nastie · 21 March 2019, 03:03 AM

It's all personal preference.

I don't own the oysterflex (yet), but when I tried it on it was super comfortable. It's probably easier to wear than the bracelet. On a gold model, I actually feel like I don't need the added gold bracelet weight (but of course, it's nice to have).

I would say, if you no longer enjoy wearing or lack the desire/opprtunity to wear your Smurf (or any watch for that matter) move it for something you do like.

I'm in the process of that as well.

TimeToWatch · 21 March 2019, 03:04 AM

Forgot I had a comparison pic of my 519 with my buddy’s smurf. I honestly love both

bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 03:10 AM

Nice pic of the two...seeing them side by side, makes the smurf actually look duller for some reason..Daytona looks fresher, newer..Ill go try this on again to decide. AD giving me good deal on it and he doesnt get Daytonas in much, especially one as rare as this one.

cascavel · 21 March 2019, 03:12 AM

Best looking of all current production Daytonas (116519LN) vs. best looking of all current production white gold Submariners.

ap1 · 21 March 2019, 03:17 AM

I much prefer 519 and my smurf is long gone

Wcdhtwn · 21 March 2019, 03:18 AM

I'd look at Rubber B or Everest straps as an option for the Smurf instead of trading on the Daytona. Looking at TimetoWatch's picture I'd have a hard time giving up that Sub. But that Daytona is beautiful. I like the previous advice given the best, if you trade the WG Sub on a Daytona trade it for the WG with blue dial. I don't like the inequity between a solid gold bracelet and a rubber one in a trade, unless you have thousands in cash coming back to you.

Rokoru · 21 March 2019, 03:27 AM

I would definitely keep the smurf... Maybe ad a Daytona, but always keeping the Sub...

bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 03:28 AM

the deal I would get would be pretty much even trade with a little money coughed up but not a bad deal. The problem I have with the smurf, I do get tired of the blue dial after a while. I have always admired that 519 dial. I just need to get accustomed to the O/F.

greywolf617 · 21 March 2019, 03:31 AM

keep the smurf, add the daytona.

Tangier11 · 21 March 2019, 03:38 AM

I LOVE the WG Daytona, so I say yes!

Maxy · 21 March 2019, 03:38 AM

Trade in quick before they release Smurf next year in SS!

MichelleP · 21 March 2019, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thedon2000

i'd go with the 116509 wg daytona w/ blue dial myself. But it's your cash. Hard to trade in the smurf for anything, and i wouldn't go with rubber personally.

+1

kilyung · 21 March 2019, 03:41 AM

I tire of rubber straps quickly (except Patek). Keep the 116619.

bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 03:42 AM

If they ever release smurf in SS, it will kill the WG smurf grey market...Smurf has always been my go to watch...but not sure anymore

maximus1 · 21 March 2019, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bostonrecruit

the deal I would get would be pretty much even trade with a little money coughed up but not a bad deal. The problem I have with the smurf, I do get tired of the blue dial after a while. I have always admired that 519 dial. I just need to get accustomed to the O/F.

Are you OK with giving up a $20,000 dollar gold bracelet for a rubber strap. I would have a very hard time justifying this deal to myself but I am also a little biased. I will be keeping my white gold sub.

strettyend · 21 March 2019, 03:50 AM

Just cannot get myself to pay that premium for some rubber. Keep the bracelet.

bostonrecruit · 21 March 2019, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by maximus1

Are you OK with giving up a $20,000 dollar gold bracelet for a rubber strap. I would have a very hard time justifying this deal to myself but I am also a little biased. I will be keeping my white gold sub.

thats the part that is tough to swallow. Wish Rolex made this WG Daytona on a bracelet

watchwatcher · 21 March 2019, 04:22 AM

Hmm, tough one. I'm biased toward the Daytona, but if your only reason for trading is that you're tired of the smurf, then you may want to re-consider. You can get tired of any watch, no matter how "hot" it is.

If you can swing it, add the Daytona, wear it for awhile to let the honeymoon period pass, and then bring out the smurf. Wear them back to back and you'll know.

Otherwise, you run the risk of getting tired of the Daytona and wanting your smurf back.

21 March 2019, 02:33 AM	#1
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	Trade in Smurf for WG Daytona? I have had my eye on the 519 WG Daytona O/F, contemplating getting rid of the Smurf. I have had the smurf on and off for years and although I love it, it gets tiring after a while. The 519 however has the Oysterflex and never owned a rubber band before. Thoughts? Keep the Smurf?

21 March 2019, 02:38 AM	#2
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	I’d keep the smurf if it were me or shoot for a 116529 on the bracelet. Rubber straps are nice, but not on a $20k+ priced watch..... just my $.02 __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

21 March 2019, 02:48 AM	#5
sapper17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: NYC Watch: Rolex - Omega Posts: 441	I am loving the OF 6519. You must see the dial in the flesh. My 6500 white dial has been in the safe for 3 months. __________________ 16710BLRO - 14060M - Omega 321 - 126710BLRO - Omega 3861

21 March 2019, 02:53 AM	#11
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I would do it! The OYster Flex in strong light and comfortable __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

21 March 2019, 03:50 AM	#28
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,726	Just cannot get myself to pay that premium for some rubber. Keep the bracelet. __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

21 March 2019, 02:40 AM	#3
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	I would (but I’m biased).

21 March 2019, 02:46 AM	#4
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	If you got the Smurf for a good price and/or can stomach the loss, I would do the trade. I've tried on the Smurf and WG Daytona OF, and while they both feel great on the wrist, I lean more toward the WG Daytona OF.

21 March 2019, 02:49 AM	#6
TheDon2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 259	I'd go with the 116509 WG Daytona w/ Blue dial myself. But it's your cash. Hard to trade in the Smurf for anything, and I wouldn't go with rubber personally.

21 March 2019, 02:50 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'd say trading the WG bracelet for OF would be hard but if its weight is an issue then the OF is a great idea.

21 March 2019, 02:52 AM	#10
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	one thing, this has nothing to do with the weight of the Smurf bracelet. I have owned smurfs for years and never had issue with the weight of the WG. I just would have to get used to a rubber bracelet for the first time.

21 March 2019, 02:54 AM	#12
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	No way I'd do that. If you are going to move the 116619, at least get one with a bracelet.

21 March 2019, 03:03 AM	#13
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	It's all personal preference. I don't own the oysterflex (yet), but when I tried it on it was super comfortable. It's probably easier to wear than the bracelet. On a gold model, I actually feel like I don't need the added gold bracelet weight (but of course, it's nice to have). I would say, if you no longer enjoy wearing or lack the desire/opprtunity to wear your Smurf (or any watch for that matter) move it for something you do like. I'm in the process of that as well.

21 March 2019, 03:04 AM	#14
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	Forgot I had a comparison pic of my 519 with my buddy’s smurf. I honestly love both

21 March 2019, 03:10 AM	#15
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	Nice pic of the two...seeing them side by side, makes the smurf actually look duller for some reason..Daytona looks fresher, newer..Ill go try this on again to decide. AD giving me good deal on it and he doesnt get Daytonas in much, especially one as rare as this one.

21 March 2019, 03:12 AM	#16
cascavel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,899	Best looking of all current production Daytonas (116519LN) vs. best looking of all current production white gold Submariners.

21 March 2019, 03:17 AM	#17
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	I much prefer 519 and my smurf is long gone

21 March 2019, 03:18 AM	#18
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,059	I'd look at Rubber B or Everest straps as an option for the Smurf instead of trading on the Daytona. Looking at TimetoWatch's picture I'd have a hard time giving up that Sub. But that Daytona is beautiful. I like the previous advice given the best, if you trade the WG Sub on a Daytona trade it for the WG with blue dial. I don't like the inequity between a solid gold bracelet and a rubber one in a trade, unless you have thousands in cash coming back to you.

21 March 2019, 03:27 AM	#19
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 764	I would definitely keep the smurf... Maybe ad a Daytona, but always keeping the Sub...

21 March 2019, 03:28 AM	#20
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	the deal I would get would be pretty much even trade with a little money coughed up but not a bad deal. The problem I have with the smurf, I do get tired of the blue dial after a while. I have always admired that 519 dial. I just need to get accustomed to the O/F.

21 March 2019, 03:31 AM	#21
greywolf617 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: USA Posts: 113	keep the smurf, add the daytona.

21 March 2019, 03:38 AM	#22
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I LOVE the WG Daytona, so I say yes!

21 March 2019, 03:38 AM	#23
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Trade in quick before they release Smurf next year in SS!

21 March 2019, 03:41 AM	#25
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I tire of rubber straps quickly (except Patek). Keep the 116619.

21 March 2019, 03:42 AM	#26
bostonrecruit "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 141	If they ever release smurf in SS, it will kill the WG smurf grey market...Smurf has always been my go to watch...but not sure anymore

21 March 2019, 04:22 AM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Hmm, tough one. I'm biased toward the Daytona, but if your only reason for trading is that you're tired of the smurf, then you may want to re-consider. You can get tired of any watch, no matter how "hot" it is. If you can swing it, add the Daytona, wear it for awhile to let the honeymoon period pass, and then bring out the smurf. Wear them back to back and you'll know. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting tired of the Daytona and wanting your smurf back.

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