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fnfiveseven · 10 June 2022, 08:25 PM

Dealer has just offered me a straight trade for my 116518LN Gold Panda for 116500LN White which I reluctantly turned down. I am not after the better "investment" and I am fully aware of their resale values.

The 116500LN definitely looks a lot better in real life and it is an itch I have always wanted scratched. I feel this one will grow on me upon actual ownership.

My current 116518LN I personally think aesthetically looks so much better, interesting and suits me more since I am quite a sporty person. And it's PM.

Just would like to hear your opinions :).

Driver8 · 10 June 2022, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfiveseven

Dealer has just offered me a straight trade for my 116518LN Gold Panda for 116500LN White which I reluctantly turned down. I am not after the better "investment" and I am fully aware of their resale values.

The 116500LN definitely looks a lot better in real life and it is an itch I have always wanted scratched. I feel this one will grow on me upon actual ownership.

My current 116518LN I personally think aesthetically looks so much better, interesting and suits me more since I am quite a sporty person. And it's PM.

Just would like to hear your opinions :).

I think, judging from the bit in red, that you definitely made the right call, especially as the trade would've involved the 116500LN growing on you - the bit in blue - and there's no guarantee that'll happen. Personally, I never trust to luck that a watch will grow on me: it's either instant love or not at all.

JayHantz · 10 June 2022, 08:46 PM

Great decision. I would never trade a PM for a SS, and I think you have the better watch!

Xtralarg · 10 June 2022, 08:48 PM

Your watch is 2-2.5x MRSP of the 116500, its also PM and looks way better. So if you ask me you definitely made the right decision.

HMHM · 10 June 2022, 08:49 PM

Glad you turned it down! Had you accepted it, that would have been the greatest scam of this century! First of all, PM > SS. Secondly, it’s not a straight trade. On the secondary market it’s at least a couple of thousands more.

JSol1 · 10 June 2022, 08:55 PM

In my opinion you made the right call. Only way it would make sense is if you wanted to get out of a PM and cash was coming your way…I would look to at the 116500…

Benzsiam · 10 June 2022, 09:19 PM

No one at the right mind will trade PM Daytona for SS Daytona.

joli160 · 10 June 2022, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

No one at the right mind will trade PM Daytona for SS Daytona.

Without any doubt

JSolution · 10 June 2022, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

No one at the right mind will trade PM Daytona for SS Daytona.

RichM · 10 June 2022, 10:31 PM

I think you did the right thing.

fnfiveseven · 10 June 2022, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver8

I think, judging from the bit in red, that you definitely made the right call, especially as the trade would've involved the 116500LN growing on you - the bit in blue - and there's no guarantee that'll happen. Personally, I never trust to luck that a watch will grow on me: it's either instant love or not at all.

Beautifully put. Glad there are internet strangers like yourself putting it into perspective for me.

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Originally Posted by JSol1

In my opinion you made the right call. Only way it would make sense is if you wanted to get out of a PM and cash was coming your way…I would look to at the 116500…

Unfortunately it was just a straight trade and their selling point was "The 116500LN will cost more in the long run"

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

No one at the right mind will trade PM Daytona for SS Daytona.

Absolutely correct looking in hindsight! I won't lie, the thought of accepting the trade did actually cross my mind but I am very glad I chose not to.

If I am being absolutely honest with myself, I reckon it was a bit finally having an extremely desired model and something new and shiny to play with and almost losing myself into the hype.

It's time like these I am glad TRF exists to keep me in check.

rolexpure · 10 June 2022, 11:16 PM

If you did that trade you would have ripped yourself off badly.

If you REALLY want to do that sell your gold one and just buy a SS. The SS Panda has dropped a crapload of money recently

Watch Maniac · 10 June 2022, 11:20 PM

In my opinion, you made the correct decision. I would take the 116518LN all day!

Little machines · 10 June 2022, 11:21 PM

Congratulations on the best trade you didn't do ! Smart move !!

jsausley · 10 June 2022, 11:27 PM

Offering to trade a $12,000 watch for a $30,000 watch.

Even with secondhand prices in mind I would've looked at this dealer like he has two heads.

chro.nic · 10 June 2022, 11:40 PM

I also agree that you made the correct call.
It seems to me that the dealer knows it too!!

.nic

Harry-57 · 10 June 2022, 11:42 PM

Straight swap PM for SS? Not a chance.

karleone · 11 June 2022, 12:19 AM

Going from 116500 to 116518LN yes. The other way around no! You made the right choice!!

rG2022 · 11 June 2022, 02:56 AM

I would do exactly the same. Absolutely. You made the right decision.

emtee · 11 June 2022, 04:49 AM

I hope you were laughing hysterically as you turned around and left

Danny83 · 11 June 2022, 04:56 AM

He would have to give you 15k on top

Momo26 · 12 June 2022, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

No one at the right mind will trade PM Daytona for SS Daytona.

I was considering trading my 519 for a 500 (cash my way) but i find my 519 more interesting.

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kwingy · 12 June 2022, 05:34 PM

Would have been mad to have done that trade. Expect it the other way round. Glad you didn't ��

Moka-Tiger · 12 June 2022, 06:10 PM

Was this "dealer" or whoever it was, thinking that she or he was giving you a good deal?? Honestly, I would have run out of that place faster than I could hold on to my PM Daytona.
You were being scammed in my opinion and I am glad to hear that you turned down the unfair offer.
Actually, I had a 116500LN White. I figured as a "Rolex guy", an SS Daytona should be in my collection. But it never sang to me. It was just a watch. It looked boring to me. So, I traded it for a 116519LN WG/Gray dial Daytona that I fell in love with at first sight and still love it.

I hope your YG Panda has started to grow on you.

Turbo Racer · 12 June 2022, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rich mickol

i think you did the right thing.

+1

travisb · 12 June 2022, 10:06 PM

You did the right thing.

rmlovett1 · 12 June 2022, 10:13 PM

Good call!

Bxtek · 12 June 2022, 11:12 PM

No way would I do that trade! I personally would enjoy what you already have so much more than the SS Panda! The 116518LN Gold Panda is an absolutely beautiful piece!!

I haven't followed the market for the 116518, but aren't they going for around mid $50-60K? I think in recent times you can buy a SS Panda for mid $40K's? If those numbers are anything close to correct, that's A LOT of money you're leaving on the table if you did the trade!

rum77 · 12 June 2022, 11:38 PM

You made the right call

10 June 2022, 08:25 PM	#1
fnfiveseven "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: London Posts: 171	Just turned down a trade. What is your opinion? Dealer has just offered me a straight trade for my 116518LN Gold Panda for 116500LN White which I reluctantly turned down. I am not after the better "investment" and I am fully aware of their resale values. The 116500LN definitely looks a lot better in real life and it is an itch I have always wanted scratched. I feel this one will grow on me upon actual ownership. My current 116518LN I personally think aesthetically looks so much better, interesting and suits me more since I am quite a sporty person. And it's PM. Just would like to hear your opinions :).

10 June 2022, 09:19 PM	#7
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	No one at the right mind will trade PM Daytona for SS Daytona. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

10 June 2022, 10:31 PM	#10
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,758	I think you did the right thing. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

10 June 2022, 11:27 PM	#15
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	Offering to trade a $12,000 watch for a $30,000 watch. Even with secondhand prices in mind I would've looked at this dealer like he has two heads. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

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10 June 2022, 08:46 PM	#3
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Great decision. I would never trade a PM for a SS, and I think you have the better watch!

10 June 2022, 08:48 PM	#4
Xtralarg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London/Dubai Posts: 713	Your watch is 2-2.5x MRSP of the 116500, its also PM and looks way better. So if you ask me you definitely made the right decision.

10 June 2022, 08:49 PM	#5
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,477	Glad you turned it down! Had you accepted it, that would have been the greatest scam of this century! First of all, PM > SS. Secondly, it’s not a straight trade. On the secondary market it’s at least a couple of thousands more.

10 June 2022, 08:55 PM	#6
JSol1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New England Posts: 1,933	In my opinion you made the right call. Only way it would make sense is if you wanted to get out of a PM and cash was coming your way…I would look to at the 116500…

10 June 2022, 11:16 PM	#12
rolexpure Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: San Fran Posts: 405	If you did that trade you would have ripped yourself off badly. If you REALLY want to do that sell your gold one and just buy a SS. The SS Panda has dropped a crapload of money recently

10 June 2022, 11:20 PM	#13
Watch Maniac 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: Maryland Watch: 226570 Posts: 1,536	In my opinion, you made the correct decision. I would take the 116518LN all day!

10 June 2022, 11:21 PM	#14
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,654	Congratulations on the best trade you didn't do ! Smart move !!

10 June 2022, 11:40 PM	#16
chro.nic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: .nic Location: Toronto Posts: 434	I also agree that you made the correct call. It seems to me that the dealer knows it too!! .nic

10 June 2022, 11:42 PM	#17
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	Straight swap PM for SS? Not a chance.

11 June 2022, 12:19 AM	#18
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	Going from 116500 to 116518LN yes. The other way around no! You made the right choice!!

11 June 2022, 02:56 AM	#19
rG2022 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: C Posts: 97	I would do exactly the same. Absolutely. You made the right decision.

11 June 2022, 04:49 AM	#20
emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,251	I hope you were laughing hysterically as you turned around and left

11 June 2022, 04:56 AM	#21
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	He would have to give you 15k on top

12 June 2022, 05:34 PM	#23
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,369	Would have been mad to have done that trade. Expect it the other way round. Glad you didn't ��

12 June 2022, 06:10 PM	#24
Moka-Tiger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Japan Watch: The 1 on my wrist Posts: 122	Was this "dealer" or whoever it was, thinking that she or he was giving you a good deal?? Honestly, I would have run out of that place faster than I could hold on to my PM Daytona. You were being scammed in my opinion and I am glad to hear that you turned down the unfair offer. Actually, I had a 116500LN White. I figured as a "Rolex guy", an SS Daytona should be in my collection. But it never sang to me. It was just a watch. It looked boring to me. So, I traded it for a 116519LN WG/Gray dial Daytona that I fell in love with at first sight and still love it. I hope your YG Panda has started to grow on you.

12 June 2022, 10:06 PM	#26
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	You did the right thing.

12 June 2022, 10:13 PM	#27
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Good call!

12 June 2022, 11:12 PM	#28
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	No way would I do that trade! I personally would enjoy what you already have so much more than the SS Panda! The 116518LN Gold Panda is an absolutely beautiful piece!! I haven't followed the market for the 116518, but aren't they going for around mid $50-60K? I think in recent times you can buy a SS Panda for mid $40K's? If those numbers are anything close to correct, that's A LOT of money you're leaving on the table if you did the trade!

12 June 2022, 11:38 PM	#29
rum77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 204	You made the right call

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