Buyer's Remorse - Daytona

[Old Expat Beast]

Send it back if it makes you feel uneasy. You can always buy another one later on.

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by mrgoodkat

I'm a new member to TRF, but I would already like to ask you guys for some advice. Just purchased a Rolex 116520 Daytona with a white dial. It is a fine piece, but I am having second thoughts.

I'm 25 - a fairly junior guy in a corporate environment that is a bit conservative. My small collection has both a stainless datejust and a patek 5127. My main concern is that this watch will garner major attention if I wear it to work - can't afford a daytona as just a weekend watch. I don't want to be thought of as arrogant or flashy, especially as I am coming off a recent promotion (happened after the daytona hunt was underway).

Have any of you ever had similar thoughts? I can return the watch now for a full refund, but as I get it ready to ship back I fear that in the future I may regret giving up such a good specimen. On the other hand I think it is good to not stick out for these kind of reasons in the professional world. Any wisdom you all may be able to give would be greatly appreciated.

To the OP

I am an old man of 66 years, fairly conservative and even though I say it myself, I had a fairly successful career in a conservative industry where you dressed "business like" if you wanted to fit in.

Your Daytona is fine, it is a good quality watch that is not unduly flash, in fact a 116520 is so conservative, even I am on the look out for one.

The only people who really need to worry about attracting attention in the office are those who wear chunky solid gold watches which looks bloody awful in a business environment.

So keep your Daytona, you have nothing to worry about. Your only problem is you worrying.

Regards

Mick

[Ruud Van Driver]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

There's no shame in having good taste.

Your behavior will mean more than what you wear.

This.

[Tank0040]

Nothing wrong with having a good taste and preference in watches so long as you can well afford it. To each his own in terms of priorities in spending what you've worked hard for. So wear it and enjoy it.

[sportsmaven20]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Send it back if it makes you feel uneasy. You can always buy another one later on.

x2

[brandrea]

Life's too short, enjoy your Daytona and congratulations

[mrgoodkat]

Thanks for the advice, guys. I'm going to keep it. Feels great to get so much support!

[travisb]

Good decision. You earned it, so enjoy it!

[HogwldFLTR]

Neither choice is wrong keeping it or sending it back; do that which feels best to you. "Luke, trust the force." If it were me I'd wear it and give no second thoughts about it; I personally can't see a thing flashy about any of the normal stainless Rolexes.

[Rags]

Just enjoy it, who cares what people think.

[Racerdj]

Just wear it and enjoy it! It is not too flashy in my opinion.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by rudegar

Wear it weekends until you are used to it. Then you will lose you self consciousness about it and once you feel natural wearing it, you can pull it off.

[ragingcao]

If you're worried about the Daytona garner attention, how do you feel about wearing your Patek at work? Is it in the safe for weekend use only?

[willang]

Just wear it! Most people probably won't even notice that it's a Rolex (in my experience, YMMV)

[zama]

99% will never notice those that do will probably like watches and comment.

[mrgoodkat]

I wear the Patek frequently. Nobody notices it, and whoever does notice it I think appreciates the style / elegant but subdued aspect.

[Konstantine]

I wear my sub every day at the office. the only time someone noticed it he said ''Oh is that a vintage Rolex?'' he is a watch enthusiast as well and it was a compliment nothing bad. I also think the Daytona is a bit flashier than the submariner but as long as you support the watch with nice clothes and a classy behavior you're fine. And don't try to hide it under your sleeve it attracts more attention

[Sublover2166]

Send it back and then buy the Platinum Daytona. Much more under the radar and discreet. Just ask Doctor Tom Kerr!

[Mezz72]

I felt same way as you too, then realized there are a lot more flashier watches around then a ss Daytona. a hulk or tt imho is much flashier!
after a while I get so used to it and frankly nobody really noticed a ss black dial watch!

[MCO1]

Good choice in keeping it...so few in the world really know a Rolex from a Seiko. Those who actually notice and know what one is will most likely think this guy has good taste in watches. I agree with others that your Datejust with cyclops would garner more attention than a Daytona due to it being more what people think of when they think Rolex.

[AH0RSEY]

tell them its fake as the salary they pay you can't justify a real one! then hope the boss is a WIS at heart who will give you a payraise to justify buying a new one..... happy days!

just wear it with pride - you earned it so just enjoy it

[m j b]

I worry about the fancy watches sometimes, but wearing long-sleeve shirts helps, and besides, I drive a Porsche so I already get a lot of crap about that.

If the OP is 25 and makes enough money to buy the Patek, odds are that most of his coworkers also make some nice coin, so it shouldn't be an issue.

[dave_dave]

Return it if you are uncomfortable with it. I would do that.

[tkerrmd]

wear it no one will care

[VinnieVegas]

Originally Posted by mrgoodkat

Have any of you ever had similar thoughts? I can return the watch now for a full refund, but as I get it ready to ship back I fear that in the future I may regret giving up such a good specimen. On the other hand I think it is good to not stick out for these kind of reasons in the professional world. Any wisdom you all may be able to give would be greatly appreciated.

I'm sure you bought the watch because you were attracted to it. I hope to own a Daytona white dial someday, and when I do it will be in my daily watch rotation. No reason you shouldn't wear it. Enjoy!

[Ace2Rolex]

I suffer from the same concern even though it's true that most people won't really notice. The issue is that the people who may notice, because they too are fans of fine time pieces, will know exactly what you spent and there is the issue.

You could always say it was a gift, if they ask. But what if they don't and just assume the worst? You're a young guy. If you're not established enough to say screw them I don't need their money than who cares? However, if you need to climb the ranks and are concerned people's perception may inhibit your ability to grow then why risk it?

At the end of the day, it's not an easy decision. People can say screw it wear what you want and who cares about what others think. Unfortunately, if you don't have a printer that produces $1000 bills in your basement, some of us need to be situationally aware and adjust where necessary. IMO

If you are the master of your domain and other people's opinions of you will not sway your ability to earn income and thrive then do whatever you like ;)

[SemperFi]

Originally Posted by Wolfgang427

Life is too short to worry about what others think, just wear it if it makes you happy.

Well said!

[landroverking]

When I ware my TT Daytona only watch guys know it's a Rolex.

[Yanks213x]

I honestly thought the same when I got my watch. I'm 26 and no one on my floor wears nice watches except one guy who is a director. I felt a little funny about it but I decided to stop caring what other people would think real quick. Same guy to judge spent a ton of money on a car. End of the day.. money is money. Either spend it on a watch, spend it on a vacation, spend it on a house. Everyone spends money how they choose. Plus most people dunno what watch is what at first glance

[yannis]

Pic or it never happened!