What would you trade a SS Ceramic Daytona for?

[JasH]

Originally Posted by aj_tucker

I'm getting bored with my SS ceramic panda Daytona.

What comes to mind for you?

The only watch I'd trade the Panda Daytona for would be the Panda Royal Oak.

[noshake]

AP Skeleton or Platinum Daytona

[synrrgy]

Originally Posted by JasH

The only watch I'd trade the Panda Daytona for would be the Panda Royal Oak.

+1 to this! Or maybe a 116519LN... but then again you'll just have another Daytona but WG and on OF

[subprimero]

PM or a grand complication.

[indianmachine]

How's your AD relationship? If good I'd get a Aquanaut 5164. Totally different design and function than Daytona

[samuel019]

I agree with most everyone here. Put it on OF

Or just say F it and get a full PM something. DD, Sub, GMT, etc

[azs.77]

I’d keep it. But because I’m in love with mine. If I had to trade it would be for the AP offshore.


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[Chute]

Given your current collection of an 1803 and a PP3940, maybe something in steel is needed in your collection. It's a good time to trade up, so I would suggest looking for a 16520 white if you like the Daytona but not the 116500.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by Beto737

Only thing I’d trade a 116500LN for would be a much higher priced “at retail” grail. In my case, which is unconventional, would be a Patek perpetual 5320G. Not the most loved nor sought after piece, but one that I’d love to own. A quiet piece where I could take full advantage of the market price of my Daytona.

You realize the delta here is somewhere north of $60k? I wouldn’t call that a trade.


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[agsstructures]

Oyster Flex WG Daytona or a WG GMT

[Chester01]

Perhaps a VC Overseas, or the 321 Speedmaster. A chrono with actual and not manufactured hype.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by JasH

The only watch I'd trade the Panda Daytona for would be the Panda Royal Oak.

+1 I posted the same advice one post earlier

[trout_thumper21]

Cash.

[JacksonRain]

Originally Posted by synrrgy

+1 to this! Or maybe a 116519LN... but then again you'll just have another Daytona but WG and on OF

Hmmmm Definitely not!!!! NO WAY

[Kyle3130]

Money

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by novae500

I would just sell for the highest $$ you can get. Then see how all the other options feel and if its the right one to replace the Daytona. Paying MSRP for Daytona and getting the aftermarket $$ is a no brainer for me.

My thoughts exactly

[Frits1980]

Do it. If you want to upscale to a sports the RO (15450,15400,15500) is the way to go. If not, a dresswatch from Patek or Lange.

[aj_tucker]

Thank you all for the good thoughts!

Originally Posted by hutch300

What about a PM oysterflex daytona?

Thinking about it - I like this or the yellow gold champagne dial quite a lot. Leaning dress watch or AP, but this is a strong contender.

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

...seems you're not even sure what you like, so any of those will likely end up like the Daytona later on... just wait and be patient.

Good advice!

Originally Posted by southcarolina1801

I'd trade a Daytona plush a little cash for a Day Date or gold GMT in a heartbeat!

I have a YG DD 1803 (on a strap) and it gets A LOT of wear! Probably the most of all watches I've ever owned. Thanks, Jacek for that one!

Originally Posted by Madison1

I like this post but lots to unpack.
1. You may never get another - Would you be ok with this?
2. How would you feel if it continued to rise?
3. Whilst I love the red 1680. Will it be substantial enough given the feel of modern watches?

What you said about it not being a 35k watch is bang on. It's a weird situation as knowing watches have increased in value is nice to know you won't lose your shirt. But the other side of the coin is you may lose a limb given the values are known. I definitely have to consider what to wear and when. Perhaps subconsciously this is forming part of your decision? If it's purely bracelet based then get a rubber B and crack on!

1. Think I'd be OK with never having it again...who knows?
2. Annoyed, but I sold a 5167 last year for $30k so at least the feeling is familiar.
3. I think the dinkiness of vintage bracelets makes them super comfortable, but the value seems off.
4. A lot folks brought up the OF / rubber bracelet. Might need to give it a try.
5. The fact that Daytona is so recognizable only bothers me from the standpoint that it demonstrates no horological creativity. DUH the Daytona is awesome.

Originally Posted by envuks

At a $13k AD purchase, I tend to think about this piece different than most.

To be fair, I bought it for $20k from HQ Milton / Jacek 3 years ago.

Originally Posted by Alan111

I agree with all of your points. If the Daytona is still a piece you want to keep, then it makes most sense going to a gold oysterflex model. You can likely get in at an almost even swap. I personally find the SS Daytona a bit boring. But in gold (either yellow, white or rose), it is a completely different piece and is a great balance between sporty, elegant and go (almost) anywhere kind of watch.

The yellow gold / champagne dial is bonkers!!! Not sure how the OF would fit my skinny 6.25'' wrist.

Originally Posted by swish77

I was in the same boat as the OP and traded/sold my white Daytona-C recently, and added some cash, to get a new WG Sub. Couldn't be happier.

If you no longer love any watch, I'd move it for something you do love. This is a hobbyist/collector mentality, of course, not a dealer mentality.

Wise words - just own it cuz you love it. I think the main reason it has stayed is versatility, not love.

Originally Posted by franktehtank

I think selling it is a terrible idea. Put it away, in the safe for a little bit. Wear some other watches. Maybe take that 10K you're willing to add and buy a new watch. Maybe when you come back to the daytona, you'll fall back in love.

This is the fear...to be fair, I've probably worn it <10 times in the last 6 months. I do love it when I look at it!

Originally Posted by AdamW

A great used car...

Is that you, wife?

Originally Posted by Mystro

Let’s face it, sounds like you will eventually get bored with whatever watch you own after a while.

Absolutely! I plan on that :)

Originally Posted by inadeje

what about an AP chrono?

I like the 38mm one, in the blue / white configuration, but I'm not enamored of the royal oak the way many are. It's a great watch, but not really 'me'

The ROO Ghost is just such a guilty pleasure. Can't imagine spending $35k on a guilty pleasure, but i'm definitely tempted

Originally Posted by indianmachine

How's your AD relationship? If good I'd get a Aquanaut 5164. Totally different design and function than Daytona

No AD relationships; otherwise I'd do this in a heartbeat and jump up to the 5164R.

Originally Posted by Frits1980

Do it. If you want to upscale to a sports the RO (15450,15400,15500) is the way to go. If not, a dresswatch from Patek or Lange.

When the desire for a hype piece or a F*** you piece (ROO) subsides...dress watches are more my style. Any particular in that price range that you love?

[Calatrava r]

Its why Daytona's are readily available on the pre-owned market. It's a great watch at retail but hard to justify at the used market price when you paid retail and have experienced the watch. It's very hard for some owners not to cash out and take the profit. If you are ready to move on, yes trade it, and get something more interesting to you.