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BigHat · 12 October 2007, 07:08 AM

Looking at getting a Daytona and will probably sell off some watches that aren't getting any wrist time in order to hep do so.

Thinking I want to go via an AD, so the SS option is doubtful without a long wait. Wanted to knwo what you all thought of the WG bracelets. Seems it would still be very stealth looking. Of course it would be heavier and maybe a bit less durable, but what else would lead you to get or reject WG as an option?

Thanks.

worktolivelife · 12 October 2007, 07:17 AM

Its wether the individual feels the additional cost!!!!!!!!!!!!! is worth it really .Dial choices stands out IMHO though

steve

mike · 12 October 2007, 07:20 AM

Steve, I simply can't get enough of that watch!!

I, for one, am a big fan of WG.

It's my wallet that isn't.

Stef_Call · 12 October 2007, 07:21 AM

Hi,
The WG Daytonas have some great dial options. One of my favs is the Black with Arabic numerals. The WG is far more expensive but you should be able to push for a good discount. The SS Daytonas can be hard to source depending on your location and the relationship you have with your AD. Although the SS & WG look the very alike the WG Dial options are instantly recognisable. If you can afford it you have to go for it :)
Best of luck !

Stef_Call · 12 October 2007, 07:22 AM

STEVE !!! Stunning !! Think I have a new Fav :)

Blue Bull · 12 October 2007, 07:29 AM

Steve,fantastic watch,but it hurts,just thinking of the price.Ouch !!

Whats the MRSP on the WG Daytona with Meteorite dial ??

shoppy · 12 October 2007, 07:37 AM

The MRSP is £16460,

I have two my self, one on bracelet and one on strap. I have the silver arabic dial on bracelet and meteorite on strap. I love both and today when I gave my daytona to get a dial change, today. I tried on th new GMT 2, it felt non existent. Once you try the WG, you will never feel like you are wearing a watch, as all others feel like toys.

I love mine, I will miss my wg on bracelet.

qwackers · 12 October 2007, 07:40 AM

Isnt white gold just Rhodium plated yellow gold..................

worktolivelife · 12 October 2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwackers

Isnt white gold just Rhodium plated yellow gold..................

Rolex use a palladium white gold blend "NO modern WG Rolex is plated in any way!!

I f i remember right the blend percentages are
gold75% [750]
Palladium 12.5
silver/copper 12.5

steve

lostsub · 12 October 2007, 08:05 AM

Anybody knows when did Rolex start putting the new blue spring into the Daytonas? As early as D serial?

supra2nv · 12 October 2007, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Steve,fantastic watch,but it hurts,just thinking of the price.Ouch !!

Whats the MRSP on the WG Daytona with Meteorite dial ??

$31,450 US$

Zero080RD · 12 October 2007, 02:32 PM

I got the white face white gold with arabic numbers:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=23272

I love the font used on the outer bezel as well as the arabic numbers inside. The white gold does scratch much easier. I've been lucky so far on the face but I do have some very slight scratches on the bracelet.

supra2nv · 12 October 2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero080RD

I got the white face white gold with arabic numbers:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=23272

I love the font used on the outer bezel as well as the arabic numbers inside. The white gold does scratch much easier. I've been lucky so far on the face but I do have some very slight scratches on the bracelet.

isnt that a Silver face?

shoppy · 12 October 2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero080RD

I got the white face white gold with arabic numbers:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=23272

I love the font used on the outer bezel as well as the arabic numbers inside. The white gold does scratch much easier. I've been lucky so far on the face but I do have some very slight scratches on the bracelet.

I know what you mean, I use mine for my everyday beater and it has marks every where. But I am not worried as a trip down to rolex in 4 years will make it perfect agin.

Blue Bull · 12 October 2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra2nv

$31,450 US$

Ouch,that is high !!!

supra2nv · 12 October 2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Ouch,that is high !!!

lol..no need to cry

arttay10 · 12 October 2007, 10:41 PM

Very nice Steve and a very fitting signature too !!

Paulie · 12 October 2007, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Ouch,that is high !!!

Look at it this way, it's only 3 SS Daytona's worth (not at MSRP)!

Steve, thank you so much for sharing! It's beauty cubed.

Zero080RD · 13 October 2007, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supra2nv

isnt that a Silver face?

It sure looks silver to me but everyone I've talked to calls it the white face version (as opposed to the black and meteorite).

But yeah, it's definitely a very light silver in color.

worktolivelife · 13 October 2007, 02:17 AM

To me eye the silver dial has a hue to it which goes 'GREAT'!!! with the WG tones, and very daytonaesque [is that a word] so many nice choices when you step up to the mark!

steve

supra2nv · 13 October 2007, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero080RD

It sure looks silver to me but everyone I've talked to calls it the white face version (as opposed to the black and meteorite).

But yeah, it's definitely a very light silver in color.

even AD's call it "white face"...it bugs me..it's silver, not white.

Blue Bull · 13 October 2007, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulie

Look at it this way, it's only 3 SS Daytona's worth (not at MSRP)!

Steve, thank you so much for sharing! It's beauty cubed.

Not as profitable as 3 ss ones ....

shoppy · 13 October 2007, 03:20 AM

I have no problem in spending 3 times the stainless, I have done so a few times already.

Blue Bull · 13 October 2007, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoppy

I have no problem in spending 3 times the stainless, I have done so a few times already.

A few times ?? ....

Glad to hear of your wealth.Good for you.If I remember correctly Mr Shoppy,they are encrusted with diamonds too ...

I sure cant afford a WG Daytona as a wearer.I am just your average "Bull".(

)

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 October 2007, 06:46 AM

Sorry, but for me there is only ONE Daytona:

The SS Daytona!

It's a matter of personal taste and preference, but I for my part just don't like WG. I would feel kind of "cheated" wearing a watch that looks like SS but costs much more than SS.

Welshwatchman · 13 October 2007, 06:54 AM

For me the only good Daytona is the "bed pic" Daytona.

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 October 2007, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

For me the only good Daytona is the "bed pic" Daytona.

Ah, yes, I remember that cleavage bed pic!

But when you do it, you gotta do it right:

Stef_Call · 13 October 2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Ah, yes, I remember that cleavage bed pic!

But when you do it, you gotta do it right:

I cant get enough of the bed sheet shots :)

He was so entertaining.

12 October 2007, 07:08 AM	#1
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	WG vs SS Daytonas Looking at getting a Daytona and will probably sell off some watches that aren't getting any wrist time in order to hep do so. Thinking I want to go via an AD, so the SS option is doubtful without a long wait. Wanted to knwo what you all thought of the WG bracelets. Seems it would still be very stealth looking. Of course it would be heavier and maybe a bit less durable, but what else would lead you to get or reject WG as an option? Thanks.

12 October 2007, 07:17 AM	#2
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	Its wether the individual feels the additional cost!!!!!!!!!!!!! is worth it really .Dial choices stands out IMHO though steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

13 October 2007, 02:17 AM	#20
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	To me eye the silver dial has a hue to it which goes 'GREAT'!!! with the WG tones, and very daytonaesque [is that a word] so many nice choices when you step up to the mark! steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

13 October 2007, 06:46 AM	#25
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Sorry, but for me there is only ONE Daytona: The SS Daytona! It's a matter of personal taste and preference, but I for my part just don't like WG. I would feel kind of "cheated" wearing a watch that looks like SS but costs much more than SS. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 October 2007, 06:54 AM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	For me the only good Daytona is the "bed pic" Daytona. __________________ ..33

12 October 2007, 07:20 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Steve, I simply can't get enough of that watch!! I, for one, am a big fan of WG. It's my wallet that isn't.

12 October 2007, 07:21 AM	#4
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	Hi, The WG Daytonas have some great dial options. One of my favs is the Black with Arabic numerals. The WG is far more expensive but you should be able to push for a good discount. The SS Daytonas can be hard to source depending on your location and the relationship you have with your AD. Although the SS & WG look the very alike the WG Dial options are instantly recognisable. If you can afford it you have to go for it :) Best of luck !

12 October 2007, 07:22 AM	#5
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	STEVE !!! Stunning !! Think I have a new Fav :)

12 October 2007, 07:29 AM	#6
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Steve,fantastic watch,but it hurts,just thinking of the price.Ouch !! Whats the MRSP on the WG Daytona with Meteorite dial ??

12 October 2007, 07:37 AM	#7
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	The MRSP is £16460, I have two my self, one on bracelet and one on strap. I have the silver arabic dial on bracelet and meteorite on strap. I love both and today when I gave my daytona to get a dial change, today. I tried on th new GMT 2, it felt non existent. Once you try the WG, you will never feel like you are wearing a watch, as all others feel like toys. I love mine, I will miss my wg on bracelet.

12 October 2007, 07:40 AM	#8
qwackers Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 93	Isnt white gold just Rhodium plated yellow gold..................

12 October 2007, 08:05 AM	#10
lostsub Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Big D Watch: 116520 , SD Posts: 99	Anybody knows when did Rolex start putting the new blue spring into the Daytonas? As early as D serial?

12 October 2007, 02:32 PM	#12
Zero080RD Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 33	I got the white face white gold with arabic numbers: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=23272 I love the font used on the outer bezel as well as the arabic numbers inside. The white gold does scratch much easier. I've been lucky so far on the face but I do have some very slight scratches on the bracelet.

12 October 2007, 10:41 PM	#17
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Very nice Steve and a very fitting signature too !!

13 October 2007, 03:20 AM	#23
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	I have no problem in spending 3 times the stainless, I have done so a few times already.

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