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bryan71 · 12 January 2009, 05:43 AM

I have had my new bi metal daytona now for 3 weeks.How ever i have seen the new deepsea.I am unsure if i have made the right choice.Can not at present afford both as i have just bought a new car.Thinking ?.

1220m · 12 January 2009, 05:47 AM

It of course depends.

JimSnyder · 12 January 2009, 05:48 AM

I'd like to have that problem

charliec · 12 January 2009, 05:50 AM

Hi Bryan, congrats on 2nd post. Mistake? IMHO TT watches do nothing for me so according to me it's not so much a mistake but more of "there's too many watches out there for me and only so much money available" situation. Should you now find the cash to buy a DSSD in a few weeks you'll see another timepiece shortly after that and want that also. It's the name of the game my man. I thought 1 watch would suffice but now have over 10!! Enjoy your TT in the meantime. BTW...the DSSD is super sweet!!!

newsboy · 12 January 2009, 05:57 AM

Deep Sea is a bewty but as Charliec says next week you will want another model

Chris B · 12 January 2009, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newsboy

but as Charliec says next week you will want another model

Ain't that the truth

Welcome to TRF Bryan

SLS · 12 January 2009, 06:29 AM

I don't think I would want the DSSD as a daily wearer, just not practical....too bulky & heavy IMO. The Daytona is much more comfortable, probably the most comfortable watch in my collection.
~Scott

Frost · 12 January 2009, 06:35 AM

Bryan you haven't made a mistake.
As the guys say, its just human nature to assume the grass is greener elsewhere. I bet that before you bought your watch you had spent countless hours trying to decide which one; and you bought it because it spoke to you. Just quieten your internal chatter and listen; can you still hear it.....

charliec · 12 January 2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frost

Bryan you haven't made a mistake.
As the guys say, its just human nature to assume the grass is greener elsewhere. I bet that before you bought your watch you had spent countless hours trying to decide which one; and you bought it because it spoke to you. Just quieten your internal chatter and listen; can you still hear it.....

That's right, listen carefully, it's saying "forget food, forget the rent, forget clothes, BUY A WATCH DUMBASS" !!!!

Too damn addictive in my opinion !!

Tools · 12 January 2009, 07:17 AM

You could always sell off that new car.........

f16570 · 12 January 2009, 07:21 AM

Welcome along Bryan, enjoy the watch it is a class piece.

chenx15 · 12 January 2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

You could always sell off that new car.........

yup, the car can go.

in all seriousness it's all in the mind. the ss daytona has been bugging me non stop when i first heard about it and i was banging my head for buying the TT version then i took some time out and realized i am a TT kind of guy i ended up buying the R16613 blue. come to think of it i just avoided one and bought another damn!

Try to avoid TRF. i am really sorry but this forum is of no help to people who needs help in saving money.

Otto · 12 January 2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan71

I have had my new bi metal daytona now for 3 weeks.How ever i have seen the new deepsea.I am unsure if i have made the right choice.Can not at present afford both as i have just bought a new car.Thinking ?.

The TT Daytona is a far more versatile watch, sporty yet elegant. I think you should give the Daytona some "time" before making a change.

karmatp · 12 January 2009, 07:53 AM

I would like to just throw a wrench at your little problem. I would have bought the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms over both of them, especially if your into divers. If I was going to spend that much on one watch, that's the choice for me.

oldrolex · 12 January 2009, 08:28 AM

keep the Daytona

rayt · 12 January 2009, 10:07 AM

hi bryan.
its really like that i think.we like this , we like that,we dont like this anymore and then we still like it later on...but you have a daytona in you now. whether its tt or a ss its still a daytona a significant watch for everybody.enjoy that first and get another that you like later on....

Chozn1 · 12 January 2009, 10:52 AM

Wear it for a year and then you'll be able to pick up a pre-loved SD for about 6k around that time.

onkyo · 12 January 2009, 10:54 AM

You may have a hard time getting rid of the TT Daytona.

chenx15 · 12 January 2009, 11:06 AM

anyway don't get rid of the TT daytona. if there is anything better than having a rolex is having two rolex. wait a bit that's all i can say

moby33 · 12 January 2009, 11:31 AM

I disagree somewhat with the posts that say, "Give it time...it will grow on you." I say somewhat, because I agree that maybe you should give it some time to see if your attitude changes...BUT...for me at least, if I don't INSTANTLY have a great feeling about a watch, then I've found the doubts don't go away in time but get much louder.

Every watch that I've purchased that I know I'll keep for the rest of my life have instantly jumped out at me and I've never had a second thought/regret. The two watches in my inventory that fall into this category: My Omega SMP Chrono and DSSD. I really like the looks of the Daytona, but I've never pulled the trigger because for me there has always been a little nagging voice in the back of my head saying, "It's just not you...a little too small & no date." I always felt if I pulled the trigger I might be writing an OP like yours.

I hope this isn't your situation, but based on your words, I fear this might be the case. Good luck figuring it out...and remember, in the end they are only watches...try not to let the ideas consume your thoughts (I've been there

), causing you to miss out on the truly important things in life that obviously have nothing to do with any type of materialistic item. Cheers.

onkyo · 12 January 2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimStallings

Another T-Stall original to guide you through your current quagmire:

"If its got a coronet, its a safe bet"

-Tim Stallings

You may want to modify that slightly to :

"If its got a (real) coronet, its a safe bet"

Mrdi · 12 January 2009, 11:43 AM

Nothing quite like a Daytona, enjoy!

chenx15 · 12 January 2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimStallings

Another T-Stall original to guide you through your current quagmire:

"If its got a coronet, its a safe bet"

-Tim Stallings

my friend you should work for the greeting cards department of Rolex.

tommypit · 12 January 2009, 12:03 PM

I do the same thing all the time.

Keep that gorgeous daytona, and in 6 months to a year if you still want the SD, tade in the daytona and get the SD.

The great thing about rolex(esp. daytona) is they hold there value.

I bought a TT sub in Nov. I will prob. trade it in for a yacht master withing the next year.

Good Luck

Singslinger · 12 January 2009, 12:05 PM

Between the two, I'd stay with the Daytona. The Deepsea is attractive but its size means it isn't for everyone; also, there was a recent thread in this forum about some quality issues associated with its bezel - seems that some TRF members found their Deepsea bezels could turn clockwise as well as anticlockwise. They got it fixed quickly but for US$9,000, I'd expect better.

bodybump · 12 January 2009, 12:16 PM

Umm it seems like the daytona didnt smile at you..it more of a smirk...I think you bought your daytona half hearted because of the fuss...most people love the daytona sometimes we just want to blend in but in reality thats not really what we want...If you want a DSSD sell you daytona...and buy the DSSD..i think that will feel you more better..

GBJIV · 12 January 2009, 01:27 PM

Give it some time...

chenx15 · 12 January 2009, 01:29 PM

are you willing to lose 40% of your purchase or would you just save enough for the next one. because if you try to get rid of that right now you will lose a lot of money.

akhamdani · 12 January 2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

You could always sell off that new car.........

sea-dweller · 12 January 2009, 09:33 PM

I'd stay with the Daytona

12 January 2009, 05:43 AM	#1
bryan71 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: bryan searby Location: uk Watch: ap royal oak offsh Posts: 45	Unsure if i have made the right purchase I have had my new bi metal daytona now for 3 weeks.How ever i have seen the new deepsea.I am unsure if i have made the right choice.Can not at present afford both as i have just bought a new car.Thinking ?.

12 January 2009, 05:48 AM	#3
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I'd like to have that problem __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

12 January 2009, 05:50 AM	#4
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	Hi Bryan, congrats on 2nd post. Mistake? IMHO TT watches do nothing for me so according to me it's not so much a mistake but more of "there's too many watches out there for me and only so much money available" situation. Should you now find the cash to buy a DSSD in a few weeks you'll see another timepiece shortly after that and want that also. It's the name of the game my man. I thought 1 watch would suffice but now have over 10!! Enjoy your TT in the meantime. BTW...the DSSD is super sweet!!! __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

12 January 2009, 06:29 AM	#7
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I don't think I would want the DSSD as a daily wearer, just not practical....too bulky & heavy IMO. The Daytona is much more comfortable, probably the most comfortable watch in my collection. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

12 January 2009, 07:17 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	You could always sell off that new car......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 January 2009, 05:47 AM	#2
1220m Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: . Posts: 54	It of course depends.

12 January 2009, 05:57 AM	#5
newsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,060	Deep Sea is a bewty but as Charliec says next week you will want another model

12 January 2009, 06:35 AM	#8
Frost Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	Bryan you haven't made a mistake. As the guys say, its just human nature to assume the grass is greener elsewhere. I bet that before you bought your watch you had spent countless hours trying to decide which one; and you bought it because it spoke to you. Just quieten your internal chatter and listen; can you still hear it.....

12 January 2009, 07:21 AM	#11
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Welcome along Bryan, enjoy the watch it is a class piece. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

12 January 2009, 07:53 AM	#14
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I would like to just throw a wrench at your little problem. I would have bought the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms over both of them, especially if your into divers. If I was going to spend that much on one watch, that's the choice for me. __________________ My grails:

12 January 2009, 08:28 AM	#15
oldrolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: WI, USA Watch: DD Wanted Posts: 580	keep the Daytona

12 January 2009, 10:07 AM	#16
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	hi bryan. its really like that i think.we like this , we like that,we dont like this anymore and then we still like it later on...but you have a daytona in you now. whether its tt or a ss its still a daytona a significant watch for everybody.enjoy that first and get another that you like later on....

12 January 2009, 10:52 AM	#17
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	Wear it for a year and then you'll be able to pick up a pre-loved SD for about 6k around that time. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

12 January 2009, 10:54 AM	#18
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	You may have a hard time getting rid of the TT Daytona.

12 January 2009, 11:06 AM	#19
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	sorry wrong post. anyway don't get rid of the TT daytona. if there is anything better than having a rolex is having two rolex. wait a bit that's all i can say Last edited by chenx15; 12 January 2009 at 11:09 AM.. Reason: sorry wrong thread

12 January 2009, 11:31 AM	#20
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	I disagree somewhat with the posts that say, "Give it time...it will grow on you." I say somewhat, because I agree that maybe you should give it some time to see if your attitude changes...BUT...for me at least, if I don't INSTANTLY have a great feeling about a watch, then I've found the doubts don't go away in time but get much louder. Every watch that I've purchased that I know I'll keep for the rest of my life have instantly jumped out at me and I've never had a second thought/regret. The two watches in my inventory that fall into this category: My Omega SMP Chrono and DSSD. I really like the looks of the Daytona, but I've never pulled the trigger because for me there has always been a little nagging voice in the back of my head saying, "It's just not you...a little too small & no date." I always felt if I pulled the trigger I might be writing an OP like yours. I hope this isn't your situation, but based on your words, I fear this might be the case. Good luck figuring it out...and remember, in the end they are only watches...try not to let the ideas consume your thoughts (I've been there), causing you to miss out on the truly important things in life that obviously have nothing to do with any type of materialistic item. Cheers.

12 January 2009, 11:43 AM	#22
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Nothing quite like a Daytona, enjoy!

12 January 2009, 12:03 PM	#24
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	Its no problem I do the same thing all the time. Keep that gorgeous daytona, and in 6 months to a year if you still want the SD, tade in the daytona and get the SD. The great thing about rolex(esp. daytona) is they hold there value. I bought a TT sub in Nov. I will prob. trade it in for a yacht master withing the next year. Good Luck

12 January 2009, 12:05 PM	#25
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Between the two, I'd stay with the Daytona. The Deepsea is attractive but its size means it isn't for everyone; also, there was a recent thread in this forum about some quality issues associated with its bezel - seems that some TRF members found their Deepsea bezels could turn clockwise as well as anticlockwise. They got it fixed quickly but for US$9,000, I'd expect better.

12 January 2009, 12:16 PM	#26
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Umm it seems like the daytona didnt smile at you..it more of a smirk...I think you bought your daytona half hearted because of the fuss...most people love the daytona sometimes we just want to blend in but in reality thats not really what we want...If you want a DSSD sell you daytona...and buy the DSSD..i think that will feel you more better.. __________________

12 January 2009, 01:27 PM	#27
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Give it some time... __________________ Jackson

12 January 2009, 01:29 PM	#28
chenx15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: somewhere Posts: 2,891	are you willing to lose 40% of your purchase or would you just save enough for the next one. because if you try to get rid of that right now you will lose a lot of money.

12 January 2009, 09:33 PM	#30
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I'd stay with the Daytona __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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