4 Stainless Steels vs 1 PM model

[judson]

Originally Posted by huncho

1 PM would be hard. 1 PM and 1 SS > 4+ SS though

Agreed.

[TimeAZ]

I'd rather have 1 SS than 4 PM.

I don't think "gold is in", despite any sales pitch or marketing ploys by Rolex.

Steel is simply the better metal. More durable, lightweight, and looks better in just about every circumstance. YG / RG might be better on a dress watch (accompanied by alligator strap), but for a daily piece or for a sports watch, it needs to be steel.

As it turns out, SS is more rare than PM. Just look in any display case at an AD. Even SS entry models among the classic line (OP, DJ) have become allocation pieces. But you could always order the two-tones. So which one is the real "precious" metal?? Give me a break.

Market seems to agree with me. SS Daytona costs more than any of the YG versions... there's a reason for that. Talking about the secondary / gray market, of course.

[sj24k]

like pretty much everything else out here, this comes down to your taste, lifestyle, goals, budget, and what will make YOU happy.

i set out to build a small collection that would cover MY bases. it includes SS and PM, as well as bi-metal. for me it was about having a well-rounded collection where each individual piece "spoke" to me, and where each would see quality wrist time. So, personally, neither of your options would work for me.

this forum is great for garnering lots and lots of opinions (as well as some terrific insights now and again) but ultimately, only you have the answer.

[Lemieux66]

I’d take a single PM piece, then add a cheap beater for when the PM isn’t suitable. Later on, I’d add a nice SS piece. Perfect.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by padi56

Not a fan of any precious metal watches,like my watches just good old SS.

Same

[EEpro]

I like my PM minted in SA and stacked. Watches in SS.

[ts3]

Originally Posted by huncho

1 PM would be hard. 1 PM and 1 SS > 4+ SS though

This.

Less is more but I'd need to keep one beater.

[Merlin69]

I go for the 4 SS

[macrowatch]

I think it's more a pendulum in the collectors journey. You start with one SS, then eventually get to multiple SS, then decide to upgrade to one PM 'grail', then save a bit more money and start adding new SS again.

Good thing about Rolex is as each 2-3 generations of improvements pass, the new SS looks worthwhile to upgrade. Just think about how far the bracelet for the sub has come along.

[joli160]

Buy your grail PM. Afterwards you don’t wear your SS anymore and can sell them without regret.
I lost all interest in SS

[Jpccarguy]

Originally Posted by stevenj24k

like pretty much everything else out here, this comes down to your taste, lifestyle, goals, budget, and what will make YOU happy.

i set out to build a small collection that would cover MY bases. it includes SS and PM, as well as bi-metal. for me it was about having a well-rounded collection where each individual piece "spoke" to me, and where each would see quality wrist time. So, personally, neither of your options would work for me.

this forum is great for garnering lots and lots of opinions (as well as some terrific insights now and again) but ultimately, only you have the answer.

Well said. Could you be happy with The Precious as your GADA? I have a cheap Seiko diver on rubber and an even cheaper & ancient G Shock for knocking around, aside from the good stuff. If you don’t want to wear different watches on different days, go for it!

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by huncho

1 PM would be hard. 1 PM and 1 SS > 4+ SS though

Agree with this

[huncho]

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

I'd rather have 1 SS than 4 PM.

I don't think "gold is in", despite any sales pitch or marketing ploys by Rolex.

Steel is simply the better metal. More durable, lightweight, and looks better in just about every circumstance. YG / RG might be better on a dress watch (accompanied by alligator strap), but for a daily piece or for a sports watch, it needs to be steel.

As it turns out, SS is more rare than PM. Just look in any display case at an AD. Even SS entry models among the classic line (OP, DJ) have become allocation pieces. But you could always order the two-tones. So which one is the real "precious" metal?? Give me a break.

Market seems to agree with me. SS Daytona costs more than any of the YG versions... there's a reason for that. Talking about the secondary / gray market, of course.

i don't think anyone going grey for a daytona cares that it's "lighter" than a PM model. they want it because it's super hard to get and a flex. if you prefer that then that's fine, but it doesn't make it a better watch than a PM daytona just because it's less available. that logic is basically "everyone wants it so i do too", and there is 0 reason for paying 35k for a steel daytona over a gold one from a pure value standpoint other than falling for the hype. look at the rose gold olive day date or the green dial daytona, are they better than the others just because they're not available? lol

ironically the marketing works in the opposite way you mentioned, steel goes up because of social media flexing

[Malum]

I like toolish SS watches , prefer brushed bracelets low bling factor . I’ll stick with SS.

[Youngskydweller]

A PM skyd over anything. One day I’ll get my hands on one and call it a day.
I’ll have that and a iwc bp.

[Alcibiades]

The problem with this hypo is at least for me very few full PM watches would be daily drivers. Maybe the day date. I’d rather a few TT models

Edit - a yellow gold SkyDweller with champagne face would be nice (pair it with an Aqua Terra or something)

[Dr H A]

Originally Posted by MONTANTK

I agree with the above that one PM and One SS would be ideal. I’d probably go with a WG Daytona with blue dial and then a SS sub or GMT

Best !! I love white gold Daytona blue dial

[lord91]

If the grail PM watch is WG, don't see the need of a SS. If it's YG or RG, you might feel the need for a SS watch.

[Alcibiades]

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

I'd rather have 1 SS than 4 PM.

I don't think "gold is in", despite any sales pitch or marketing ploys by Rolex.

Steel is simply the better metal. More durable, lightweight, and looks better in just about every circumstance. YG / RG might be better on a dress watch (accompanied by alligator strap), but for a daily piece or for a sports watch, it needs to be steel.

As it turns out, SS is more rare than PM. Just look in any display case at an AD. Even SS entry models among the classic line (OP, DJ) have become allocation pieces. But you could always order the two-tones. So which one is the real "precious" metal?? Give me a break.

Market seems to agree with me. SS Daytona costs more than any of the YG versions... there's a reason for that. Talking about the secondary / gray market, of course.

On wrist, PM Rolex watches almost always look more impressive than SS watches in the same model, in my opinion. SS watches are indeed probably better for every day wear.

If you sit four dudes next to each other, one wearing an SS Sub, one wearing an SS Daytona, one wearing an SS Explorer, and one wearing a full gold SkyDweller or a full gold Sub, 90% of observers will gravitate towards the gold wearer as wearing the “better,” better looking watch

[campfire]

4 SS. (Though the plat DD is nice. Haha.)

[Oyster Sauce]

Originally Posted by richris1

for me....it depends on which 4 and which 1 grail. Although no matter the grail, i’d want one ss to accompany it.

+1

[nosignalbmwdriver]

I vote 1 PM hands down

[WestCoastS]

I would go for the one PM over the multiple ss

[peterpl]

Ahhhh how times have changed.

Everyone wanted SS and now everyone has moved onto PM.

I've been into PM for a while now when it was bagged on and pretty much everyone was on the SS bandwagon. I always knew PM was way way undervalued when you have SS at close to $20k.

Even now with all PM approaching $40k+ its still cheap and the most value proposition compared to AP/Patek PM.

Traditionally PM was always about 3 x the cost of SS. So if SS is $20k at the grays the equilibrium price should settle around $60k for PM.

As for the Op, doing 4 x SS for 1 single PM is a hard swallow. They are not getting cheaper so if your heart wants it, well your eventually going to give in.

[Cambo]

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

I'd rather have 1 SS than 4 PM.

I don't think "gold is in", despite any sales pitch or marketing ploys by Rolex.

Steel is simply the better metal. More durable, lightweight, and looks better in just about every circumstance. YG / RG might be better on a dress watch (accompanied by alligator strap), but for a daily piece or for a sports watch, it needs to be steel.

As it turns out, SS is more rare than PM. Just look in any display case at an AD. Even SS entry models among the classic line (OP, DJ) have become allocation pieces. But you could always order the two-tones. So which one is the real "precious" metal?? Give me a break.

Market seems to agree with me. SS Daytona costs more than any of the YG versions... there's a reason for that. Talking about the secondary / gray market, of course.

[MichaelFlash]

Originally Posted by huncho

i don't think anyone going grey for a daytona cares that it's "lighter" than a pm model. They want it because it's super hard to get and a flex. If you prefer that then that's fine, but it doesn't make it a better watch than a pm daytona just because it's less available. That logic is basically "everyone wants it so i do too", and there is 0 reason for paying 35k for a steel daytona over a gold one from a pure value standpoint other than falling for the hype. Look at the rose gold olive day date or the green dial daytona, are they better than the others just because they're not available? Lol

ironically the marketing works in the opposite way you mentioned, steel goes up because of social media flexing

100%

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by huncho

1 PM would be hard. 1 PM and 1 SS > 4+ SS though

This !


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[Pauln]

I’ll take SS.

[MickCollins1916]

I like having variety, so my SS Rolex aren’t going anywhere. I enjoy wearing my pm too, but SS is my daily metal and will remain so.

Also, there are lots of other brands out there - you could ditch a SS Rolex get a significant return that includes pm and more.

[MichaelFlash]

I will say that of all the watches I have owed and gotten rid of, my PM GMT is the only one I wish I kept.