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MVP · 3 March 2017, 11:41 PM

Will you feel good about it?

MCO1 · 3 March 2017, 11:46 PM

I would say no....patience is a virtue! They may never be as easy as a Datejust to get your hands on but the scarcity now is Rolex related not Zenith related. The prices will come back to earth as they have done with the GMT2 BLNR.

RMC12 · 3 March 2017, 11:48 PM

I personally would not pay over retail!

fullcourt · 3 March 2017, 11:52 PM

....nope

Kwechman · 3 March 2017, 11:54 PM

Supply will catch up to demand and the price will drop. I don't think I could wear the watch without being reminded of how badly I was taken. I have enough art and antiques hidden away in my attic because there is little joy in being reminded of a foolish impulse purchase.

np2016 · 3 March 2017, 11:59 PM

Hell no i would never pay over msrp for anything. I rather donate to help people and animals in need with that $5k instead.

padi56 · 4 March 2017, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

No I would rather poke myself in the eye with a sharp pencil, its only a mass produced watch. There are plenty of other overpriced watches in the world.

Have to agree but some go crazy for what in the real world is just a cosmetically changed 116520 but each to there own.

subtona · 4 March 2017, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MCO1

I would say no....patience is a virtue! They may never be as easy as a Datejust to get your hands on but the scarcity now is Rolex related not Zenith related. The prices will come back to earth as they have done with the GMT2 BLNR.

Since the zenith version has been released, I do not believe there has ever (exceptions to every rule) been the simple option of walking into the AD and saying I'll take the stainless Daytona. While the future may improve things the hassle of acquiring one will remain.

padi56 · 4 March 2017, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

Since the zenith version has been released, I do not believe there has ever (exceptions to every rule) been the simple option of walking into the AD and saying I'll take the stainless Daytona. While the future may improve things the hassle of acquiring one will remain.

Would agree but there are hundreds of Daytona C for sale on the grey market,as quite a large proportion bought from any AD are flipped to the grey market for profit.Its basically been the same since the introduction of the Daytona with the Cal 4130 way back in 2000.

Mystro · 4 March 2017, 12:17 AM

I don't pay retail for any luxury item. Paying retail is like flunking a intelligence test to me. You can always find a like new on the gray market.

fishingbear · 4 March 2017, 12:21 AM

Not paying over retail.

WAK4 · 4 March 2017, 12:33 AM

Nope...I have one and love it, but would not have paid any premium.

77T · 4 March 2017, 12:54 AM

Buying preowned in a year or so would probably be best route (if you can wait).

Danny83 · 4 March 2017, 01:01 AM

If you really want it yes 12,400 plus tax so you are actually paying like 2,500 more

4srolex · 4 March 2017, 01:11 AM

I have been waiting for almost 1 year for mine so if you are thinking about getting one now, I don't think there is no choice but to pay a premium or wait for a long time for one. I don't think you can walk into any AD or buy it used today at MSRP so it depends on the individual if they are willing to pay a premium for it. The reality is supply and demand and how badly do you really want the 116500.

77T · 4 March 2017, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

If you really want it yes 12,400 plus tax so you are actually paying like 2,500 more

That amounts to a 20% tax. Is that a VAT amount you referenced?

77T · 4 March 2017, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 4srolex

I have been waiting for almost 1 year for mine so if you are thinking about getting one now, I don't think there is no choice but to pay a premium or wait for a long time for one. I don't think you can walk into any AD or buy it used today at MSRP so it depends on the individual if they are willing to pay a premium for it. The reality is supply and demand and how badly do you really want the 116500.

Me too. Was 7th and now am 5th. Two delivered in a year's time. Paying over list for a non-limited production model makes no sense for me (despite the math I provided earlier).

If I extrapolate in a directionally correct manner, my estimate is 5,000 were shipped thus far. And in the next few years that much or more will be made per year.

The 116520 lasted 16 years and the 116500 will carry on for at lease 10 more methinks.

Dusko.Popov · 4 March 2017, 01:21 AM

It's not. Not in my opinion. It's not a difficult watch to obtain. You may have to wait; but it's not that hard.

I have two. Seriously they're sorta underwhelming. I find myself wearing my subs a lot more. But that's just me. They have their place in the collection.

GB-man · 4 March 2017, 01:26 AM

5000 is too much premium.

SMD · 4 March 2017, 01:48 AM

If you want it and will keep it basically forever then yes. If you tend to sell watches relatively quickly then no as you will lose money. Prices have only one way to go if you pay that price.

sco · 4 March 2017, 02:02 AM

I'm not a Daytona lover, so to me retail is way more than I would pay.

watchwatcher · 4 March 2017, 02:16 AM

Depends on how bad you want it.

SWISSAHOLICS · 4 March 2017, 02:23 AM

No way, it's just a watch....not worth any premium.

jonnyz1245 · 4 March 2017, 02:29 AM

I wouldn't do it but that's me. Whats it worth to you?

Lordofrolex · 4 March 2017, 02:30 AM

i would not pay extra

ap1 · 4 March 2017, 02:45 AM

Wait. But I'm waiting painfully so there probably is a premium amount worthy but it's not 5k

Psmith · 4 March 2017, 02:50 AM

No - nor pay a premium for any watch.

Let the 'line of people' fight over it.

swish77 · 4 March 2017, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

If they had a line of people willing to pay $17,400 for that watch, they wouldn't have wasted their time trying to sell it to you...

In terms of value, you can probably flip it for 13 or 14 grand but I'm not sure about $17K

I've never seen a Daytona-C, white or black, sell for $13K-$14K on the secondary market. Closer to $15K-$16500, more for stickered watches.

lpolito415 · 4 March 2017, 03:00 AM

I agree with everyone else. I would not pay $5k over retail. Especially from an AD.

Investr · 4 March 2017, 03:21 AM

retail for me

3 March 2017, 11:52 PM	#34
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	....nope __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

4 March 2017, 12:17 AM	#40
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,511	I don't pay retail for any luxury item. Paying retail is like flunking a intelligence test to me. You can always find a like new on the gray market. __________________

4 March 2017, 12:54 AM	#43
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Buying preowned in a year or so would probably be best route (if you can wait). __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

4 March 2017, 01:11 AM	#45
4srolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Gears in motion Posts: 572	I have been waiting for almost 1 year for mine so if you are thinking about getting one now, I don't think there is no choice but to pay a premium or wait for a long time for one. I don't think you can walk into any AD or buy it used today at MSRP so it depends on the individual if they are willing to pay a premium for it. The reality is supply and demand and how badly do you really want the 116500. __________________ Rolex, Zenith, Omega, Tag Heuer When people ask how was your day? I tell them: "Same circus just different clowns!"

4 March 2017, 02:23 AM	#53
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	No way, it's just a watch....not worth any premium. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

3 March 2017, 11:41 PM	#31
MVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: North East, USA Posts: 258	Will you feel good about it?

3 March 2017, 11:46 PM	#32
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I would say no....patience is a virtue! They may never be as easy as a Datejust to get your hands on but the scarcity now is Rolex related not Zenith related. The prices will come back to earth as they have done with the GMT2 BLNR.

3 March 2017, 11:48 PM	#33
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	I personally would not pay over retail!

3 March 2017, 11:54 PM	#35
Kwechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Yonkers, New York Watch: Sky-Dweller Posts: 41	Supply will catch up to demand and the price will drop. I don't think I could wear the watch without being reminded of how badly I was taken. I have enough art and antiques hidden away in my attic because there is little joy in being reminded of a foolish impulse purchase.

3 March 2017, 11:59 PM	#36
np2016 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex, Patek, AP, Posts: 522	Hell no i would never pay over msrp for anything. I rather donate to help people and animals in need with that $5k instead.

4 March 2017, 12:21 AM	#41
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	Not paying over retail.

4 March 2017, 12:33 AM	#42
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Nope...I have one and love it, but would not have paid any premium.

4 March 2017, 01:01 AM	#44
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	If you really want it yes 12,400 plus tax so you are actually paying like 2,500 more

4 March 2017, 01:21 AM	#48
Dusko.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: DC Posts: 829	It's not. Not in my opinion. It's not a difficult watch to obtain. You may have to wait; but it's not that hard. I have two. Seriously they're sorta underwhelming. I find myself wearing my subs a lot more. But that's just me. They have their place in the collection.

4 March 2017, 01:26 AM	#49
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	5000 is too much premium.

4 March 2017, 01:48 AM	#50
SMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: SMD Location: LGA/EWR/ORD Watch: AP/PP Posts: 3,701	If you want it and will keep it basically forever then yes. If you tend to sell watches relatively quickly then no as you will lose money. Prices have only one way to go if you pay that price.

4 March 2017, 02:02 AM	#51
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I'm not a Daytona lover, so to me retail is way more than I would pay.

4 March 2017, 02:16 AM	#52
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Depends on how bad you want it.

4 March 2017, 02:29 AM	#54
jonnyz1245 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,324	I wouldn't do it but that's me. Whats it worth to you?

4 March 2017, 02:30 AM	#55
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	i would not pay extra __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

4 March 2017, 02:45 AM	#56
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Wait. But I'm waiting painfully so there probably is a premium amount worthy but it's not 5k

4 March 2017, 02:50 AM	#57
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	No - nor pay a premium for any watch. Let the 'line of people' fight over it. __________________

4 March 2017, 03:00 AM	#59
lpolito415 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Loren Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, AP Posts: 224	I agree with everyone else. I would not pay $5k over retail. Especially from an AD.

4 March 2017, 03:21 AM	#60
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	retail for me

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