Is $9850 a good price for BNIB Rolex Daytona White?

[watchaddict3]

Hi Everyone,

I have a chance to buy a BNIB White Daytona V series for $9850. What do you think of the price? Warranty card is dated Feb 2010. All plastics in place. Never sized.

Thx,

Brian

[walds11]

Not bad. New MSRP is $10,400.

[Tijssan]

It's below new and old MSRP. I think it's a good price!

[Art 1]

Yes.

[sea-dweller]

Good deal !

[DCgator]

Pull the trigger if you like the Daytona. Do not buy it because of the price.

[Bigboss]

Yes it is!

[Chipmunk]

Originally Posted by DCgator

Pull the trigger if you like the Daytona. Do not buy it because of the price.

Good advice.

[watchaddict3]

Originally Posted by DCgator

Pull the trigger if you like the Daytona. Do not buy it because of the price.

Well, value is important to me in case I want to sell in the future.
Another option is to buy a pre owned mint one for 9400.

Thx for the replies!

[walds11]

Then definitely buy pre-owned. Screw buying BNIB. Let someone else take the initial hit.

Originally Posted by watchaddict3

Well, value is important to me in case I want to sell in the future.
Another option is to buy a pre owned mint one for 9400.

Thx for the replies!

[Peter11]

There are two different clasps used on the V serials. Something to consider since the GMT IIc style is more current(and valuable).

[kcmo]

Yup, considering the new price, it's a good deal if you really want one!

[DOUBLE 0 SE7EN]

I don't like SS models..but the rosegold one is awesome...if you like, go for it...

[Klokke]

Originally Posted by walds11

Then definitely buy pre-owned. Screw buying BNIB. Let someone else take the initial hit.

There's no "initial hit" with a Daytona. They hold their value or rise in value.

Plus, BNIB from an AD means you know what you are getting is real and the warranty is in your name. Totally worth it.

[Klokke]

Originally Posted by Peter11

There are two different clasps used on the V serials. Something to consider since the GMT IIc style is more current(and valuable).

I've written this on other threads but the issue seems to keep coming up.

Older clasp is I feel is better if you can find it on a new SS Daytona.
Z Daytonas are the oldest of the most recent series with non-random serials, then came M, and V started appearing in late 2008.

The clasp is the only difference among these series. The bracelets are identical. The Zs come only with the older 78490 clasp. Early Ms had the older clasp and but some later M series Daytonas have the new 78590 clasp. We have also seen some of the most current V series with the older 78490 clasp and there are also Vs with the new clasp. Anyone care to speculate as to what Rolex is up to with the clasps on the Daytona? Seems like they couldn't make up their minds.

At any rate, I own Rolex watches with both clasps and both are the best clasps Rolex has ever made. But the 78490 is better -- especially on the Daytona. The older clasp on the Daytona (78490) feels more secure and robust but is also more elegant and simple. The inner folding elements are sculpted and tapered and polished unlike those in the newer clasp (78590) which have a very thin middle portion and fat edges. These same elements are nicely engraved on the wrist side on the older clasp and appear cheaply printed/scored on the newer clasp and face away from the wrist.

When closed on the wrist, the older 78490 clasp is more comfortable and appears sleeker and more proportional than the longer, bulkier 78590 found on the GMT II-C and newest Daytonas.

The older clasp has a pressure fit round snap closure with no moving parts to fail. It closes/opens with an audible snap. Some complained that this design made it hard to open and is likely why the newer GMT II-C 78590 clasp with its spring-loaded mechanism to make it easier to open is now on the Daytona. Springs can fail and get lost. The older Daytona clasp is not hard to open. I've seen 4 year old do it.

Both clasps have a "swing-out" or "flip-lock" adjustment feature, but neither have the "GLIDELOCK" mechanism found on the SDDS clasp (another great clasp but bulkier still). The hinge pin of the 78490 outer flip-lock goes all the way through and, while this makes the hinge pin visible if you look very closely, it also makes the hinge stronger. The 78590 has a hidden hinge pin. I believe the Rolex crown on the newer clasp is slightly larger/constructed differently and overhangs a bit.

A lot of these differences in the clasps involve personal preference and almost everyone would agree that the differences are much much fewer than the similarities. It's hard to see why it would be worth paying about 10% more for the GMT II-C style clasp on a new Daytona when the older Daytona clasp is certainly as good and arguably better. However, you may soon have no choice as Rolex appears to be standardizing on the newer 78590 clasp which debuted on the GMT-II C. This will make the 78490 Daytona clasp something of a rarity in a short time.

And one has to agree that it's more than a little disappointing that Rolex would give up the sturdier, higher-quality, and more elegant 78490 design just to standardize on the 78590 across (non-diving) sport models and lower their costs while, at the same time, RAISING the price to the customer.

But in the end the two clasps aren't really so different. Only a WIS like the folks here would notice. Don't sweat it. Enjoy your 78590 if you have one or plan to buy one. It's a great clasp. I'm not saying I'd pay extra to swap a 78590 that I already owned for a 78490. Just saying the prospective buyer should know that the older 78490 is actually a bit better and costs less.

Finally, watch out for ADs who try sell a new SS Daytona with the older 78490 clasp at the new higher price (which applies only to new SS Daytonas with the 78590 clasp). This is hopefully rare, but some forum members have reported some ADs attempting this and have gotten refunds for the price difference after confronting the AD about it. And make sure the part numbers on the Rolex warranty card match the parts on the watch you are buying.

Good luck!

[walds11]

Not anymore. Look at the prices of pre-owned SS Daytonas. Below both new and old MSRP, although not a huge hit.

Originally Posted by Klokke

There's no "initial hit" with a Daytona. They hold their value or rise in value.

Plus, BNIB from an AD means you know what you are getting is real and the warranty is in your name. Totally worth it.

[Zed Homme]

It's a good price. I think the new clasp is a good improvement which will hold it's value. However, you won't go wrong with the mint one at 9400 either. Regardless of your choice, post pics when you get it...

[TimeToGo]

If you are already looking at resale, 9,400 and 9,800, pay the extra $400 and you are the first owner. If you resell it will look better....

Otherwise, take your time. You have the funds, the price is lowering on these!

[dddrees]

Yes it is absolutely a good deal. I say go for it if you are able.

The price is right if the watch is authentic.

[Luxe Time]

Price sounds about right, definitely not a steal but not a price you should regret paying. The SS White Dial Daytona is a beauty and you'll forget what you paid when the watch smiles back at you on your wrist.