Did someone say Oysterflex?

[tng11]

Originally Posted by faz

Beautiful in WG combo.

But what is the price difference between the oysterflex and bracelet on the WG example? $27k vs. $30k (TS pricing)?

I just can't think about spending that kind of cash on a watch that has rubber type band instead of pure gold bracelet. Am I missing something?

At least converted from Canadian dollars, the difference is about $9,000 USD in list price. Out the door price at my AD, the difference is probably 1-2K, as the discounts on the bracelet versions are pretty generous, but very stingy on both the WG/YG Oysterflex models.

I would agree with some of the sentiments that a Rolex without a bracelet seems to be missing something, hence another point of hesitation in jumping on the Oysterflex. As comfortable rubber is, it won't have the lifetime a bracelet does.

[henry333]

Rose gold for me please

[Donnyal]

Defoo the rose gold with choc dial. Also exclusive as only dial with numbers. Rose gold/choc all day!

[sleddog]

Nice. The WG one would be my choice of the trio.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by travisb

The WG is the standout. I didn't think I'd like it but once I handled it I was smitten.

Same for me and it was a close call between that and the 5164, but I'm delighted with my choice, and hope you get yours soon too, Travis.

Originally Posted by faz

Beautiful in WG combo.

But what is the price difference between the oysterflex and bracelet on the WG example? $27k vs. $30k (TS pricing)?

I just can't think about spending that kind of cash on a watch that has rubber type band instead of pure gold bracelet. Am I missing something?

It's the ceramic factor, such as on the SS, and here the WG is now selling at a £1-2K premium. Retail difference on these is £7K so its a fair bit cheaper than full gold.

[rossi46]

Originally Posted by tng11

It's interesting how on the Rolex website, if you pull up both the YG and WG, they only offer respectively, the champagne and steel dial configurations. But for the RG, they have a buffet of dials available.

Yep. See my thread here about that: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=571520

Sometimes - OK, a lot of times - Rolex makes me go

[porschejeff]

Great trio of Daytona. Can't go wrong with any and the WG is a stunner. However, I'm a bit biased mine is RG with choice dial.

[faz]

Originally Posted by AK797

It's the ceramic factor, such as on the SS, and here the WG is now selling at a £1-2K premium. Retail difference on these is £7K so its a fair bit cheaper than full gold.

That makes sense. Missed the ceramic bezel difference between oysterflex and bracelet.



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[faz]

Originally Posted by tng11

At least converted from Canadian dollars, the difference is about $9,000 USD in list price. Out the door price at my AD, the difference is probably 1-2K, as the discounts on the bracelet versions are pretty generous, but very stingy on both the WG/YG Oysterflex models.

I would agree with some of the sentiments that a Rolex without a bracelet seems to be missing something, hence another point of hesitation in jumping on the Oysterflex. As comfortable rubber is, it won't have the lifetime a bracelet does.

At the MSRP pricing, seems like (weight of bracelet) x (price of gold) has been taken off. ( or even more ). But at realistic pricing, I would aim for the bracelet version. But then again I am no where near a point in my life to dump that kind of money into ONE watch so may be my perspective will change if I get there.


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[VicLeChic]

WG, sensational.

[TXgmt]

Tried the WG OF on at the AD a few weeks back. If you've never seen the OF in person, I really recommend it. Really impressive and so comfortable. And that WG is a looker for sure.

[Robbyman]

Originally Posted by Amiroo

Of those 3 I also like the white gold. But my favourite by far is this YG model. The subdials and the red make it oh so special. It's also very rare and not shown on the Rolex site.

That Daytona on the left is fantastic. I don't do yellow gold and wish it was rose but it is a special combination. Anyone know the rrp?

[Amiroo]

Made a trip to my AD to get a quote for the YG Newman-like dial and also tried on a RG/Choc dial that they had in stock. The dial option for the YG is called "black/champagne". I think it's beautiful and it really is a tribute to this beautiful 6263. The only thing to consider is whether an AP 26331ST is more watch for the price.