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Old 5 July 2018, 02:21 AM   #31
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If white D is what you want - you did good. Takes a lot to pass up a Daytona C at retail.
Both were at retail from an AD
£9100 Daytona
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Old 5 July 2018, 02:22 AM   #32
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To each their own! I like both, but its a lot of $ if you really don't want them.
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Old 5 July 2018, 02:24 AM   #33
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Would buying either/both moved you down the list for white or blue dialed variants? If not, I would have bought and worn both and then decided when the next ones arrived if it was worth it to switch or not. If it was, you wouldn’t have lost a penny on either. You have major will power!
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Old 5 July 2018, 02:30 AM   #34
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Would buying either/both moved you down the list for white or blue dialed variants? If not, I would have bought and worn both and then decided when the next ones arrived if it was worth it to switch or not. If it was, you wouldn’t have lost a penny on either. You have major will power!
By buying them i wouldn't have been even offered the white and blue when they came in, I felt that was fair enough and why I waited

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Old 5 July 2018, 02:31 AM   #35
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oh wow!
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Old 5 July 2018, 02:33 AM   #36
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I've been on the list for a Daytona C Black for over a year, it hurts a little to see this thread ;)
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Old 5 July 2018, 02:35 AM   #37
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You should’ve bought the Daytona. It looks awesome
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Old 5 July 2018, 02:35 AM   #38
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Sounds like you made the right call!
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Old 5 July 2018, 02:38 AM   #39
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Very good friends with the AD and I'm the first person he's going to ring when a white Daytona or blue sky comes in next. Said both should be this year but he can't promise. All he can promise is the next ones are mine.

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If those are the ones you want, then yeah good decision.

I personally prefer the black Daytona so would have grabbed it... But for the SkyD, blue is with waiting for
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Old 5 July 2018, 02:39 AM   #40
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By buying them i wouldn't have been even offered the white and blue when they came in, I felt that was fair enough and why I waited

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Very fair!!! I tried on the white dial Daytona but wasn’t convinced. I don’t know if I can pass up the black. I am supposedly on a list.


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Old 5 July 2018, 02:45 AM   #41
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You’re good! I would’ve been very tempted....but if you’re spending this kind of $ .....get what you want!
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Old 5 July 2018, 03:09 AM   #42
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While the black Daytona is great, the white is much nicer (also more legible). The blue Sky-Dweller is spectacular and worth waiting for (I’m still waiting for mine). So short of wanting to just be a flipper I think you made the right decision.
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Old 5 July 2018, 03:20 AM   #43
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I wouldn’t have passed on the Black Daytona C...
I’m personally indifferent of the white dial .
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Old 5 July 2018, 03:26 AM   #44
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By buying them i wouldn't have been even offered the white and blue when they came in, I felt that was fair enough and why I waited

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Gotcha, well then I think waiting for Blue Skydweller is a wise choice but for DaytonaC, Black is the way to go! Much better in person, I have owned both and sold the White dial after a few months.
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Old 5 July 2018, 03:41 AM   #45
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Yep I’d pass aswell for the same colour dials
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Old 5 July 2018, 03:45 AM   #46
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Turning down a steel Daytona In the UK?
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Old 5 July 2018, 03:47 AM   #47
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Passing on watches you don't want is always the right decision.

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Old 5 July 2018, 03:54 AM   #48
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Nice restraint man. Hopefully they don’t pass you over. I like the white, blue best too
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Old 5 July 2018, 03:59 AM   #49
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I feel confident that I'll get the next white Daytona and blue sky hopefully both before the end of the year.

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Old 5 July 2018, 04:31 AM   #50
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OP, of course you did the right thing. Sounds like your dealer will still supply what you want when they can, it wasn’t a take it or leave it proposition.
You folks who can drop $25K on two watches you don’t really want but everyone else does are out of my league. I’m not a flipper and pretty sure neither is OP.
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Old 5 July 2018, 04:33 AM   #51
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Not a flipper but knowing how hard both are to come by I knew it was going to be a tough decision. The hottest watch bar a 5711. Someone else is going to be very happy and I'll be very happy with the white one when it comes in.

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Old 5 July 2018, 05:03 AM   #52
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Awesome timepiece! Good choice. 👍🏾
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Old 5 July 2018, 05:10 AM   #53
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I would have bought the Daytona yesterday. Black or white, it’s a stunner. The sky d is that a TT or SS? I can’t tell.

But if they are not what YOU want, then YOU made the right decision. That’s all that matters, not a bunch of randoms on the internet.
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Old 5 July 2018, 05:17 AM   #54
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I would have bought the Daytona yesterday. Black or white, it’s a stunner. The sky d is that a TT or SS? I can’t tell.

But if they are not what YOU want, then YOU made the right decision. That’s all that matters, not a bunch of randoms on the internet.
The sky is SS. Looking back at the picture of does look TT. I'm going to wait for the SS blue dial.

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Old 5 July 2018, 05:22 AM   #55
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NO WAY I would pass on any Stainless DaytonaC at MSRP.I’d buy it and flip it instantly like Hundreds of others are doing and make 5K....This is capitalism my Friend.
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Old 5 July 2018, 05:32 AM   #56
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NO WAY I would pass on any Stainless DaytonaC at MSRP.I’d buy it and flip it instantly like Hundreds of others are doing and make 5K....This is capitalism my Friend.
And not get offered the white one when it comes in. Or any other hot watch

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Old 5 July 2018, 05:34 AM   #57
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White D yes, black SkyD I'm not sure, think I would have taken that one.
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Old 5 July 2018, 05:57 AM   #58
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I personally prefer the black dial on the Daytona over the white. Well done on passing if it's not for you.
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Old 5 July 2018, 06:05 AM   #59
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I would be so tempted to pull the trigger.

I like the white Daytona as well, but if I was offered a black dial. I would pull the trigger and keep my name on the white dial. You can always enjoy the piece for a bit and then sell later (or pass it onto another member at msrp).
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Old 5 July 2018, 06:15 AM   #60
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You have the patience of a monument my friend. Best of luck!

I'm in a similar situation on the DaytonaC (black/white). I will be visiting the AD tomorrow to view the black in person.
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