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7 December 2018, 03:34 PM
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Daytona dilemma
I have a dilemma. I have an opportunity to acquire a 5 digit TT Daytona, F series from 2004/5. The watch was purchased new from an AD by the current owner. The price is fair, and he has the original box, paperwork and hang tags for the watch.
Here's my dilemma... The watch is pristine, still has the stickers on the case and buckle and plastic bezel protector. The original owner claims he has only worn the watch on two occasions, when his daughters got married. Because of its condition I believe him. My problem is I am not sure I can bring myself to wear this watch. This watch looks as though it just came from an AD... Not a scratch on the case. I wear all of my watches, believe that's what they are for, but I am not sure I will be able to pull the stickers on this piece. What would you do in this situation? |
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7 December 2018, 03:37 PM
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Buy it, put it on your wrist, wear it!
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7 December 2018, 03:37 PM
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I'll keep the stickers on and wear the heck out of it...the stickers will come off eventually...
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7 December 2018, 03:43 PM
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Q: What would you have done in 2004/5 had you been the original buyer?
A: You'd rip the stickers off, think nothing of it and wear the watch. |
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7 December 2018, 03:45 PM
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Rip em off, wear it.
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7 December 2018, 04:10 PM
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7 December 2018, 04:45 PM
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If it's cheap enough just
buy it Then flip it Then buy one without stickers on Unfortunately Rolex without stickerst costs more So you will have to add money |
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7 December 2018, 04:55 PM
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Go for it, Its a nice watch.
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7 December 2018, 09:59 PM
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I would buy it and wear it. And throw the stickers away.
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7 December 2018, 10:05 PM
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Wear the watch, no point in buying it to look at it in the box. Just be careful and you'll be good =)
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7 December 2018, 10:22 PM
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7 December 2018, 10:28 PM
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7 December 2018, 10:42 PM
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I think you should pass.
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7 December 2018, 11:03 PM
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7 December 2018, 11:03 PM
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Only buy a TT Daytona if you love its looks and want to wear it.
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7 December 2018, 11:14 PM
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Did you park your new car in the garage so that it won't get any miles on it?
No, you drive it. And now it's worth half of what you paid for it. But that's why you bought it. Ditto the watch. It's a watch. Wear it, enjoy it. If you want to worry about something, read the financial news.
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7 December 2018, 11:21 PM
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Uh...I'll withhold advice until I see pics.
 Then I'll tell you what I would do. 
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8 December 2018, 12:23 AM
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8 December 2018, 12:23 AM
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8 December 2018, 12:27 AM
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Buy it and enjoy the heck out of it. I like TT so I'm biased.
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8 December 2018, 12:35 AM
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I think because of the condition, if I were you I would buy a safe or deposit box and save it for at least 30 years. Then I would sell it and hopefully make a few bucks profit...
I mean look the Paul Newman Daytona sold for a couple million then the next year it sold for 15.7 million! If it were me I would just wear it, and thank my lucky star's I got it at a fair price..
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8 December 2018, 12:36 AM
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Wear it and enjoy it. Life is too short to do otherwise.
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8 December 2018, 12:42 AM
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It's just a watch wear it daily and get your moneys worth out of it. I never understood why people on this forum even buy watches if they won't be worn daily or rotated as part of a collection. It's not the Mona Lisa wear the hell out of it.
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8 December 2018, 12:56 AM
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If you don’t want to wear it, do not buy it.....
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8 December 2018, 01:01 AM
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It's not Faberge, it's a Rolex. There are many like it, but this one could be yours. Get it and wear it or pass.
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8 December 2018, 01:07 AM
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8 December 2018, 01:18 AM
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Hard to imagine a TT Daytona appreciating to the moon. In fact, you maybe paying to much if the seller is asking a premium. Seek a gently worn one and save
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8 December 2018, 01:27 AM
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8 December 2018, 01:35 AM
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As I've said on many occasions and in different scenarios... It's just a watch.
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"The Secret of Life is to Enjoy It" |
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8 December 2018, 01:36 AM
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wear it, scratch it, enjoy it
begin some cool memories with this beauty my watches are all banged up! who cares! 
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