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manandjoe · 20 September 2010, 08:36 AM

Hi all,

I have the oppurtunity to purchase a new Daytona SS with a white face.
The problem I have is I need to sell one of my current Rolex's to fund the purchase. I have a 1990 Two tone Sub with a blue face that is in mint condition I think its "R" series. Recently serviced by Rolex.
I also have a new GMT IIC with black dial. The new GMT is one of the nicest Rolex's made. I actually like it better than the Sub. Look and feel are amazing.

The Sub is a classic, the blue face is not replicated with the new model. In fact Wempe dealer told me the old blue dial is more desireable and sought after.

Which would you let go of?

SLS · 20 September 2010, 08:43 AM

Welcome! I can tell you that if you were to sell either of those, you would get at least $500 more for the GMT IIc, if not more depending on its condition. IMHO, I would rather have the TT Blue Sub and the GMT IIc in my collection than the Daytona....which is waaaay overpriced for what you get.
Scott

Tijssan · 20 September 2010, 09:20 AM

I'd let the sub go, but only because it's a TT. Personal preference...

manandjoe · 20 September 2010, 09:59 AM

Thanks scott,
I am a bit on the fence as well because 10k is alot for ss watch. Either watch I have can be trade in for 5-6 k range. They are both great however I was always attracted by the the exclusivnes of the Daytonas. I know it's all marketing.

The new TT sub now list in the 11k range. I paid 4k. Would never pay 11k for a TT again. I like other toys as well.

I know I could keep both and buy a Paneria PAM 0000 to add to my collection. But I know very few watches can touch the the resale of a Rolex.

Bigboss · 20 September 2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Welcome! I can tell you that if you were to sell either of those, you would get at least $500 more for the GMT IIc, if not more depending on its condition. IMHO, I would rather have the TT Blue Sub and the GMT IIc in my collection than the Daytona....which is waaaay overpriced for what you get.
Scott

X2

Daytona owner here. Keep your watches, you have a nice team. Save for the third one.

D O C · 20 September 2010, 10:47 AM

Get rid of that GMTIIc.

gregmoeck · 20 September 2010, 10:59 AM

GMT goes

nauticajoe · 20 September 2010, 11:05 AM

Sell the GMT.

Shade · 20 September 2010, 11:08 AM

I would sell the GMT2c... it's easier to re-purchase should you want another one. :)

dddrees · 20 September 2010, 11:24 AM

You have to ask yourself if I do this or that what will make me the happiest. Whatever you do, no regrets and no looking back.

You already have some real nice watches, how bad do you want that Daytona. I'm glad I got mine, but I am also happy I didn't have to get rid of any to get it.

mr.briar · 20 September 2010, 11:31 AM

Personally, the GMT2C can easily be bought again.

That would be my choice.

oceric · 20 September 2010, 11:36 AM

Keep the sub. The GMT are a dime a dozen on the used market and can be bought for around $5k if you shop aggresivly

manandjoe · 20 September 2010, 12:24 PM

Good Point dddress....

I agree with you.......
It's hard do give up something if your not 100% what your gaining.

Aside from asthetics do you think the SS Daytona will have a greater value and collectibilty factor down the road or am I fooling myself ?

nauticajoe · 20 September 2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manandjoe

Good Point dddress....

I agree with you.......
It's hard do give up something if your not 100% what your gaining.

Aside from asthetics do you think the SS Daytona will have a greater value and collectibilty factor down the road or am I fooling myself ?

Don't know about 'collectibility' since the 116520 isn't being discontinued. Buy it because you enjoy wearing it. Don't worry about what other people think.

Happy Hunting!

wjrw592 · 20 September 2010, 02:20 PM

Keep the Blusey TT, sell the GMT and buy the SS Daytona as its an icon; you can
always save for another GMT at a reasonable price in the future. Good luck!

Joey_V · 20 September 2010, 05:20 PM

Do whichever makes you happy. The Daytona is an icon. I love mine!

Puffy · 20 September 2010, 06:09 PM

get rid of the 116710 - much easier to replace.

esm · 20 September 2010, 06:22 PM

GMTIIC - because you can almost walk into a dealer and buy it the next day. Your R serial TT blue Sub may not be the case

Lgear080 · 20 September 2010, 11:01 PM

sell gmt II me!

20 September 2010, 08:36 AM	#1
manandjoe Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 36	New Purchase Opinion On A Daytona Hi all, I have the oppurtunity to purchase a new Daytona SS with a white face. The problem I have is I need to sell one of my current Rolex's to fund the purchase. I have a 1990 Two tone Sub with a blue face that is in mint condition I think its "R" series. Recently serviced by Rolex. I also have a new GMT IIC with black dial. The new GMT is one of the nicest Rolex's made. I actually like it better than the Sub. Look and feel are amazing. The Sub is a classic, the blue face is not replicated with the new model. In fact Wempe dealer told me the old blue dial is more desireable and sought after. Which would you let go of?

20 September 2010, 08:43 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Welcome! I can tell you that if you were to sell either of those, you would get at least $500 more for the GMT IIc, if not more depending on its condition. IMHO, I would rather have the TT Blue Sub and the GMT IIc in my collection than the Daytona....which is waaaay overpriced for what you get. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

20 September 2010, 10:47 AM	#6
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	Get rid of that GMTIIc. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

20 September 2010, 11:24 AM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	You have to ask yourself if I do this or that what will make me the happiest. Whatever you do, no regrets and no looking back. You already have some real nice watches, how bad do you want that Daytona. I'm glad I got mine, but I am also happy I didn't have to get rid of any to get it. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 September 2010, 02:20 PM	#15
wjrw592 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: PA/NJ - USA Watch: What time is it? Posts: 172	Keep the Blusey TT, sell the GMT and buy the SS Daytona as its an icon; you can always save for another GMT at a reasonable price in the future. Good luck! __________________

20 September 2010, 09:20 AM	#3
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	I'd let the sub go, but only because it's a TT. Personal preference...

20 September 2010, 09:59 AM	#4
manandjoe Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 36	Thanks scott, I am a bit on the fence as well because 10k is alot for ss watch. Either watch I have can be trade in for 5-6 k range. They are both great however I was always attracted by the the exclusivnes of the Daytonas. I know it's all marketing. The new TT sub now list in the 11k range. I paid 4k. Would never pay 11k for a TT again. I like other toys as well. I know I could keep both and buy a Paneria PAM 0000 to add to my collection. But I know very few watches can touch the the resale of a Rolex.

20 September 2010, 10:59 AM	#7
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	GMT goes

20 September 2010, 11:05 AM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Sell the GMT.

20 September 2010, 11:08 AM	#9
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	I would sell the GMT2c... it's easier to re-purchase should you want another one. :)

20 September 2010, 11:31 AM	#11
mr.briar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: OC Watch: 116400, 116660 Posts: 129	Personally, the GMT2C can easily be bought again. That would be my choice.

20 September 2010, 11:36 AM	#12
oceric "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex SS Sub 6260 Posts: 7	Keep the sub. The GMT are a dime a dozen on the used market and can be bought for around $5k if you shop aggresivly

20 September 2010, 12:24 PM	#13
manandjoe Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY Posts: 36	Good Point dddress.... I agree with you....... It's hard do give up something if your not 100% what your gaining. Aside from asthetics do you think the SS Daytona will have a greater value and collectibilty factor down the road or am I fooling myself ?

20 September 2010, 05:20 PM	#16
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Do whichever makes you happy. The Daytona is an icon. I love mine! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

20 September 2010, 06:09 PM	#17
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	get rid of the 116710 - much easier to replace. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

20 September 2010, 06:22 PM	#18
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	GMTIIC - because you can almost walk into a dealer and buy it the next day. Your R serial TT blue Sub may not be the case

20 September 2010, 11:01 PM	#19
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	sell gmt II me!

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