Purchase advice: 116610lv or 116500 black dial

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Hello forum members, I’d love to ask for your insight here.

Long story long, since acquiring my 116718 my 116710ln doesn’t feel as special as it once did. I have decided to acquire another SS Rolex to replace the 116710ln which I will sell after I have this new watch in hand. Only one SS and one pm for me right now.

This SS Rolex will be my go to when not wearing my 116718. I will likely swim, do yard work, work around the house, ride bikes, etc with it. Nothing crazy, but it will certainly be no safe queen. My goal is more of a daily wearer so I can save some mileage on the 116718

Originally I had been set on a hulk, but after speaking with my AD I’m starting to think a black ceramic Daytona might be a better choice.

My AD has told me that I can have access to either at msrp. Perhaps a short wait, but that’s ok. I feel very lucky to be in this position to access either. However, I cannot / will not buy both right now. Long-term, perhaps.

The Daytona has always been on my list, but I’ve never really felt a sense of urgency on it. They’re classic, always been here, always will. I do think the black ceramic version is absolutely gorgeous and it’s a bit more dressy than most sports models (subjective). The only downside is the lack of date (which I like on a daily) and it’s probanly not the best watch for swimming, although I don’t really have any concerns about it’s capabilities in that manner. Seeing how hard they are to get maybe I won’t get another chance like this again (or at least soon) and secondary market prices are prohibitive.

The hulk has that gorgeous dial. Green is my favorite color and I had a 5 digit LV long ago which I regretfully sold (although I could never get over the bracelet). The hulk has a date and the brushed bracelet is a positive given I hope to give this watch plenty of wrist time.


So, what do you think I should do here?