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jnmarshall · 22 March 2010, 10:02 AM

I am considering having to part with one of my watches to raise some capital for other desires. Both watches essentially serve the same purpose as they are both chrono's and are about the same age both being from the early 90's. The Rolex was recently acquired from Steve M. here so it has been what I have been wearing recently.
Having to choose between them as a
TT Rolex Daytona with Zenith based 4030 movement
and a
SS Tudor Chrono Big Block with Val 7750 movement
Which one would you consider keeping?

kcmo · 22 March 2010, 10:06 AM

Keep the Daytona

Dr. Robert · 22 March 2010, 10:13 AM

Keep the Daytona.

cody p · 22 March 2010, 10:35 AM

daytona is the keeper.

HL65 · 22 March 2010, 10:37 AM

No brainer--Daytona stays!

aslan3d · 22 March 2010, 10:53 AM

the daytona, for sure!!!

chrislkb · 22 March 2010, 10:58 AM

d a y t o n a

rolex16 · 22 March 2010, 12:01 PM

Definitely the Daytona

ral · 22 March 2010, 12:07 PM

The Tudor is nice, but if I were to get a chrono... the Daytona hands down over all other comers.

sea-dweller · 22 March 2010, 12:07 PM

The Daytona is a keeper...

snow_rocks · 22 March 2010, 12:09 PM

Wouldn't that depend on how much money you need to raise?

STEELINOX · 22 March 2010, 12:11 PM

This depends on how much you need for this "other" desire. And which piece will "yield" the best return for you. If you have the perspective that both pieces essentially fulfill its function (fn), then each piece is of neutral value in of its fn. The one complication does have a date, so it does indeed have one more fn than the other...

Thanks,
Randy

icnbne · 22 March 2010, 12:18 PM

keep the daytona!!

mdtddd2007 · 22 March 2010, 01:23 PM

Daytona!!!

jnmarshall · 22 March 2010, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

This depends on how much you need for this "other" desire. And which piece will "yield" the best return for you. If you have the perspective that both pieces essentially fulfill its function (fn), then each piece is of neutral value in of its fn. The one complication does have a date, so it does indeed have one more fn than the other...

Thanks,
Randy

The sale of either I would expect would cover the expenses. I would suspect the Daytona to bring a little extra. The date feature is not that important to me. My wife asks why I have to have six watches (citizen, seiko x2, invicta, tudor and rolex) that all do the same thing. At times I see her point

Sadly none of the other would bring the value of either of these two pieces.

Dan Pierce · 22 March 2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnmarshall

The sale of either I would expect would cover the expenses. I would suspect the Daytona to bring a little extra. The date feature is not that important to me. My wife asks why I have to have six watches (citizen, seiko x2, invicta, tudor and rolex) that all do the same thing. At times I see her point

Sadly none of the other would bring the value of either of these two pieces.

Then I would choose the Daytona.

Still trying to answer you wife's, and my wife's question.

dP

Singslinger · 22 March 2010, 01:46 PM

Although the S/S Zenith Daytona is very much in demand, I'm not so sure about the TT version. Still, selling it would surely bring in more $ for your other desires....

Personally, I'd keep the Daytona but it all depends on your finances and what those other desires are!

timeisfathaoftruth · 22 March 2010, 02:02 PM

Daytona....That was easy!

Changmaisausage · 22 March 2010, 03:10 PM

I think I was one of the few who said Tudor, the big block is a great collectors watch and will continue to become more collectable (and it has a date, an issue for me)

Okay the Rolex will make more $ at the moment but for me the Tudor will continue to gain in value

You will always be able to get another Daytona, a big block maybe not.

Each to their own.

walds11 · 22 March 2010, 07:09 PM

Easy one...keep the Daytona unless you need more capital.

jdc · 22 March 2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

I think I was one of the few who said Tudor, the big block is a great collectors watch and will continue to become more collectable (and it has a date, an issue for me)

Okay the Rolex will make more $ at the moment but for me the Tudor will continue to gain in value

You will always be able to get another Daytona, a big block maybe not.

Each to their own.

well said

HDHNTER · 22 March 2010, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

I think I was one of the few who said Tudor, the big block is a great collectors watch and will continue to become more collectable (and it has a date, an issue for me)

Okay the Rolex will make more $ at the moment but for me the Tudor will continue to gain in value

You will always be able to get another Daytona, a big block maybe not.

Each to their own.

I voted for keeping the Big Block as well.

jnmarshall · 22 March 2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

I think I was one of the few who said Tudor, the big block is a great collectors watch and will continue to become more collectable (and it has a date, an issue for me)

Okay the Rolex will make more $ at the moment but for me the Tudor will continue to gain in value

You will always be able to get another Daytona, a big block maybe not.

Each to their own.

Thank you! This was sort of my thinking. Looking at sales over the past couple of years of the Tudor, they have gone up in value. It would be harder to replace and most likely cost more. With the exception of the SS model the daytona is more of a flatline acquisition that I feel I might be able to easily acquire another at a later time and probably for not much more.

However the personal side favors the daytona. I've always wanted one and just got it recently.

HDHNTER · 23 March 2010, 01:38 AM

The Big Block will continue to appreciate in value & the TT Daytona will not seeing how there isn't much of a demand for them. I would sit on the Tudor & flip the Daytona.

cornerstore · 23 March 2010, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDHNTER

The Big Block will continue to appreciate in value & the TT Daytona will not seeing how there isn't much of a demand for them. I would sit on the Tudor & flip the Daytona.

x2 the pre 2002 Daytonas use modified ETA movements as do Tudor Chronos

HDHNTER · 23 March 2010, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrick09

x2 the pre 2002 Daytonas use modified ETA movements as do Tudor Chronos

It's the TT finish, not the Zenith movement that is the achilles of his Daytona.

Prince Tudor · 23 March 2010, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Changmaisausage

I think I was one of the few who said Tudor, the big block is a great collectors watch and will continue to become more collectable (and it has a date, an issue for me)

Okay the Rolex will make more $ at the moment but for me the Tudor will continue to gain in value

You will always be able to get another Daytona, a big block maybe not.

Each to their own.

X2
but it would depend on how quickly you need the cash. I would think the big block would sell a little quicker.

rfknauss · 23 March 2010, 04:44 AM

Keep the Rolex Daytona.

Woody · 23 March 2010, 04:48 AM

I would stick with the Tudor - I think you are lucky to own one

sam. · 23 March 2010, 08:31 AM

i would like to own either one but i'd keep the Daytona.

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22 March 2010, 10:02 AM	#1
jnmarshall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 364	Chosing between Rolex or Tudor Chronos I am considering having to part with one of my watches to raise some capital for other desires. Both watches essentially serve the same purpose as they are both chrono's and are about the same age both being from the early 90's. The Rolex was recently acquired from Steve M. here so it has been what I have been wearing recently. Having to choose between them as a TT Rolex Daytona with Zenith based 4030 movement and a SS Tudor Chrono Big Block with Val 7750 movement Which one would you consider keeping?

22 March 2010, 10:37 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	No brainer--Daytona stays! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 March 2010, 10:58 AM	#7
chrislkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Christopher Location: Singapore Watch: out kiddo! Posts: 1,033	d a y t o n a __________________ Viva La Rolex

22 March 2010, 12:07 PM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	The Daytona is a keeper... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

22 March 2010, 10:06 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Keep the Daytona

22 March 2010, 10:13 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Keep the Daytona.

22 March 2010, 10:35 AM	#4
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	daytona is the keeper.

22 March 2010, 10:53 AM	#6
aslan3d "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: "D" Location: N.E. Coast, USA Watch: Rolex, CRX Posts: 8	the daytona, for sure!!!

22 March 2010, 12:01 PM	#8
rolex16 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Nick Location: FL Posts: 767	Definitely the Daytona

22 March 2010, 12:07 PM	#9
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	The Tudor is nice, but if I were to get a chrono... the Daytona hands down over all other comers.

22 March 2010, 12:09 PM	#11
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Wouldn't that depend on how much money you need to raise?

22 March 2010, 12:11 PM	#12
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	This depends on how much you need for this "other" desire. And which piece will "yield" the best return for you. If you have the perspective that both pieces essentially fulfill its function (fn), then each piece is of neutral value in of its fn. The one complication does have a date, so it does indeed have one more fn than the other... Thanks, Randy __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

22 March 2010, 12:18 PM	#13
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	keep the daytona!! __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

22 March 2010, 01:23 PM	#14
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Daytona!!!

22 March 2010, 01:46 PM	#17
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Although the S/S Zenith Daytona is very much in demand, I'm not so sure about the TT version. Still, selling it would surely bring in more $ for your other desires.... Personally, I'd keep the Daytona but it all depends on your finances and what those other desires are!

22 March 2010, 02:02 PM	#18
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Daytona....That was easy! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

22 March 2010, 03:10 PM	#19
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	I think I was one of the few who said Tudor, the big block is a great collectors watch and will continue to become more collectable (and it has a date, an issue for me) Okay the Rolex will make more $ at the moment but for me the Tudor will continue to gain in value You will always be able to get another Daytona, a big block maybe not. Each to their own. __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

22 March 2010, 07:09 PM	#20
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Easy one...keep the Daytona unless you need more capital. __________________ Adam

23 March 2010, 01:38 AM	#24
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	The Big Block will continue to appreciate in value & the TT Daytona will not seeing how there isn't much of a demand for them. I would sit on the Tudor & flip the Daytona.

23 March 2010, 04:44 AM	#28
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Keep the Rolex Daytona. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

23 March 2010, 04:48 AM	#29
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,127	I would stick with the Tudor - I think you are lucky to own one

23 March 2010, 08:31 AM	#30
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	i would like to own either one but i'd keep the Daytona.

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