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royce · 3 June 2007, 06:06 AM

Hi All,

I'm in the market for my first Rolex and am pretty set on the Daytona. My only concern is should I go for the TT or the SS? I've always been a fan of TT, but the SS looks so sharp. I'd appreciate any and all opinions or suggestions. Thanks!

Blue Bull · 3 June 2007, 06:20 AM

Welcome !!

Personally,I like the ss white Daytona,BUT where to find ? When ? and at what price ? That is the problem.

Rubenonfire · 3 June 2007, 06:21 AM

Welcome to TRF! Great question...
Your choice of SS or TT is simply a matter of personal preference. Which look do you prefer? After you've made that decision, you'll need to know that it's almost impossible to acquire a SS Daytona from an AD. Most AD's will get a VERY limited number of SS Daytona's throughout the year (if any) and when they do get one there is usually a pretty extensive waiting list for them.

Once you DO find one (a VERY lucky day) be prepared to pay a premium for it. Some AD's will still sell them at MSRP, but chances are you're going to pay 2, 3 or $4K over list to even get the watch.
You can always try the grey market for the SS Daytona, but the dealers I've seen sell them for about $3 to $4k over list, and you have to understand that in buying from a reputable grey dealer you're getting genuine Rolex, but voiding the warrranty on the watch and also potentially hurting your resale value. That may not be important to you, however, if you don't plan on selling the watch ever.

The TT will not only be much easier to find, but you may be able to get a pretty sweet discount depending on your AD. This becomes quite important because you're putting yourself in a situation where you may be getting a partially gold watch at the price of a stainless steel one, and naturally gold is going to be more valuable than stainless steel.

Choose your favorite and post a pic when it happens. Good luck!

bwalkerVintage · 3 June 2007, 07:02 AM

Considering that they are going for roughly the same price these days (especially to a first time buyer without a relationship with an AD), I personally would go for the TT. There are a number of owners on here that have really great looking TT versions!!!

Prince · 3 June 2007, 07:08 AM

Welcome to TRF, Royce. Not wanting to influence you in any way, but I'm partial to the TT Daytona...

Best of luck with your decision, and we would LOVE to see photos of your final choice when you get it!

JJ Irani · 3 June 2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by royce

Hi All,

I'm in the market for my first Rolex and am pretty set on the Daytona. My only concern is should I go for the TT or the SS? I've always been a fan of TT, but the SS looks so sharp. I'd appreciate any and all opinions or suggestions. Thanks!

Welcome to TRF, Royce. The SS in Black looks absolutely stunning as I've seen it in the "flesh" so to speak. If you can get one in Black, go for it.

The TT with a Black dial looks good too. But, at the end of the day, it's your decision.

Good luck - JJ

Lol-x · 3 June 2007, 10:45 AM

Welcome Royce
In terms of popularity it seems that the plain SS Daytona is more sought after than the TT.
The choice is yours. It does seem that the TT is found at a lower price than the SS Daytona on the used market, i.e. the SS model seems to retain it's purchase price better.
Good luck

mike · 3 June 2007, 10:48 AM

I would have to agree. If a first time buyer walking in to an AD and a Daytona was the goal a TT will be waiting for you. The SS will take a while....but it's worth it!!

Uncle-AJ · 3 June 2007, 12:15 PM

Hello Royce and welcome to TRF.

I think everyone has covered your question. A TT is available to everyone a SS model is like the Holy Grail.

John Ireland · 3 June 2007, 12:31 PM

stunning croc strap. Stainless right now is a fashion trend...but it is not backed up by real value. Gold is the better buy for now and the future.
John

royce · 3 June 2007, 12:36 PM

Thanks everyone for your input.

I think I am leaning more towards the TT for now.

And I must say this is the most helpful forum I've ever come across. Keep up all the great work.

And JJ, I love the TT blue sub, but my brother has one and I need to keep some originality

JJ Irani · 3 June 2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royce

Thanks everyone for your input.

I think I am leaning more towards the TT for now.

And I must say this is the most helpful forum I've ever come across. Keep up all the great work.

And JJ, I love the TT blue sub, but my brother has one and I need to keep some originality

Fair enough, Royce. Maybe he'll let you borrow his sometimes!!

3 June 2007, 06:06 AM	#1
royce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: new york Posts: 69	First Post Hi All, I'm in the market for my first Rolex and am pretty set on the Daytona. My only concern is should I go for the TT or the SS? I've always been a fan of TT, but the SS looks so sharp. I'd appreciate any and all opinions or suggestions. Thanks!

3 June 2007, 07:08 AM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Welcome to TRF, Royce. Not wanting to influence you in any way, but I'm partial to the TT Daytona... Best of luck with your decision, and we would LOVE to see photos of your final choice when you get it! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

3 June 2007, 12:15 PM	#9
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello Royce and welcome to TRF. I think everyone has covered your question. A TT is available to everyone a SS model is like the Holy Grail. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

3 June 2007, 12:31 PM	#10
John Ireland "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 191	And you could aways go for 18k solid gold on a stunning croc strap. Stainless right now is a fashion trend...but it is not backed up by real value. Gold is the better buy for now and the future. John

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3 June 2007, 06:20 AM	#2
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Welcome !! Personally,I like the ss white Daytona,BUT where to find ? When ? and at what price ? That is the problem.

3 June 2007, 06:21 AM	#3
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Welcome to TRF! Great question... Your choice of SS or TT is simply a matter of personal preference. Which look do you prefer? After you've made that decision, you'll need to know that it's almost impossible to acquire a SS Daytona from an AD. Most AD's will get a VERY limited number of SS Daytona's throughout the year (if any) and when they do get one there is usually a pretty extensive waiting list for them. Once you DO find one (a VERY lucky day) be prepared to pay a premium for it. Some AD's will still sell them at MSRP, but chances are you're going to pay 2, 3 or $4K over list to even get the watch. You can always try the grey market for the SS Daytona, but the dealers I've seen sell them for about $3 to $4k over list, and you have to understand that in buying from a *reputable* grey dealer you're getting genuine Rolex, but voiding the warrranty on the watch and also potentially hurting your resale value. That may not be important to you, however, if you don't plan on selling the watch ever. The TT will not only be much easier to find, but you may be able to get a pretty sweet discount depending on your AD. This becomes quite important because you're putting yourself in a situation where you may be getting a partially gold watch at the price of a stainless steel one, and naturally gold is going to be more valuable than stainless steel. Choose your favorite and post a pic when it happens. Good luck!

3 June 2007, 07:02 AM	#4
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Considering that they are going for roughly the same price these days (especially to a first time buyer without a relationship with an AD), I personally would go for the TT. There are a number of owners on here that have really great looking TT versions!!!

3 June 2007, 10:45 AM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Welcome Royce In terms of popularity it seems that the plain SS Daytona is more sought after than the TT. The choice is yours. It does seem that the TT is found at a lower price than the SS Daytona on the used market, i.e. the SS model seems to retain it's purchase price better. Good luck

3 June 2007, 10:48 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I would have to agree. If a first time buyer walking in to an AD and a Daytona was the goal a TT will be waiting for you. The SS will take a while....but it's worth it!!

3 June 2007, 12:36 PM	#11
royce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: new york Posts: 69	Thanks everyone for your input. I think I am leaning more towards the TT for now. And I must say this is the most helpful forum I've ever come across. Keep up all the great work. And JJ, I love the TT blue sub, but my brother has one and I need to keep some originality

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