Use my hype piece to trade up?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by joli160

I would not. A DD needs a fluted bezel imho

You know, this is a very interesting point and I’ve slowly come around to this way of thinking.

[Sub*Man]

Originally Posted by peterpl

VERY VERY strong offers especially from Avi. Not sure how he is going to make money off that.

I would take Avi's offer if that plat is the one you want. $58k for a second hand RG DD40 is crazy good offer actually for used.

Are they trade values your quoting or buy out cash values? Trade values are often higher because they are making money off you in both directions (i.e) from your watch and from the watch your trading with.

I assume both traded well for their Platinum’s. Avi is selling his RG DD for over $60k now.

[Xerxes77]

If you like do it

[JRell]

Your AD sold you a great piece. Return the favor and trade-in back through your AD if they can get the watch you want.

[Oyster Sauce]

Financially this seems to make sense, especially if you really favor the platinum DD over the RG. However, like others, I would lean toward the watch that I enjoyed wearing. I like the RG/olive better than the platinum, and thus probably wouldn't do this.

That being said, it would be tempting to sell your "hot" DD for maximum cash, and then put that cash toward a high horology piece outside of Rolex. Lange, Patek, VC, independent...so many magnificent options out there. Best wishes

[rmlovett1]

Given your situation….I’d definitely do this deal. Those two DD’s..PT & YG, are outstanding, and their differences in metals, looks , etc…is a good thing in a collection.

[LC23]

Originally Posted by Sub*Man

Got my DD Anniversary (RG DD w olive dial) a few months ago at retail and it’s a sick piece. I really do like it but yes, it’s a hype piece. I’ve acquired another DD since, a YG with champagne dial classic so I do have two DD’s. Curious what your opinions are on using the RG DD Anniversary to trade up into a Platinum Day Date, plus a little cash. I’m into the RG DD $42k, I could get $58k for it at David’s and turn around and purchase the platinum DD for $63k. Thanks in advance.

JB

I would probably keep a RG + WG if you must have two day dates. But at the end it depends your collection and lifestyle.

[Mystro]

If that’s the end game to a watch YOU really want then go for it. You are just using the current market to your advantage which is smart.

[Carroll]

[QUOTE=Sub*Man;11662357]Thanks for the feedback guys. Interesting how many don’t prefer the bezel on the platty.

Also, I did mis-type; I have a standing offer for $55k from David and $58 from Avi.[/QUOTE

Don't even think about it...Go with Avi.

[NiJaRo1225]

If it were me, I would absolutely make that trade.
Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do.


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[Sub*Man]

Thanks guys, will keep you posted

[inadeje]

I’m clearly the contrarian in this case. I much prefer the smooth bezel and as such I’d take the platodate all day

[Fleetlord]

Very strong offer from AVI...you sure about that?

[Vipes]

Trade up to platinum DD

[dannyp]

One other thing to consider: The one DSW is listing has the old bare metal seconds hand, not the newer blue painted one. Not sure whether that matters to the OP, but worth noting.

[hutch300]

I would trade up but to a Patek. That is me. Wear what you like and ignore the hype.

[Sub*Man]

Originally Posted by dannyp

One other thing to consider: The one DSW is listing has the old bare metal seconds hand, not the newer blue painted one. Not sure whether that matters to the OP, but worth noting.

Good call out here thank you

[Sub*Man]

Originally Posted by dannyp

One other thing to consider: The one DSW is listing has the old bare metal seconds hand, not the newer blue painted one. Not sure whether that matters to the OP, but worth noting.

Just double checked the Rolex website. It appears the painted blue hands are now out of production and only the steel hands, across all blue dials. Thanks for bringing to my attention though for sure.

[WestCoastS]

To me the answer is simple trade it in only if you like the platinum DD more. Do not trade it in just because of the monetary value.

[isgrb]

Forgive the adjacent question but which trusted seller is Avi?

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Sub*Man

Just double checked the Rolex website. It appears the painted blue hands are now out of production and only the steel hands, across all blue dials. Thanks for bringing to my attention though for sure.

Blue seconds hands are new(ish) and still very much in production. However they are exclusive to platinum DDs with ice blue dials (motif, sunburst, baguette).

https://www.rolex.com/watches/day-da...8206-0004.html

Oh, and a minor correction: all Rolex hands are white, yellow or rose gold (regardless of whether they're painted).

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Blue seconds hands are new(ish) and still very much in production. However they are exclusive to platinum DDs with ice blue dials (motif, sunburst, baguette).

https://www.rolex.com/watches/day-da...8206-0004.html

Oh, and a minor correction: all Rolex hands are white, yellow or rose gold (regardless of whether they're painted).

How do you flame blue gold hands? That technique only works on steel, which is why the blued hands on the DD are, as an exception to the rule, in steel. Painted hands are indeed gold though, as are all the other ones.

[doboy007]

I do think fluted is way to go for that watch and it’s unfortunate it’s not available in platinum.

[Onti]

It’s a really nice deal.

[huncho]

a $5k upgrade into platinum is a no brainer if that's what you want. for me though, that rg day date beats platinum all day every day

i get that plat is the ultimate piece but i just feel like day dates deserve colored metal

[samuel019]

Well as I was advised by a few good pals I’ve made here on TRF, you only live once so if it’s the one you want then go for it. I’m personally after the RG Chocolate to make a hat trick of RG models.

Don’t think I’d ever do the Olive unless offered by my A D as the only option.

But anyway I say go for it. That’s what I did on my last 2. And quite frankly I’m happy as can be.

Post some pics of that growing collection when you get a chance.

[YGRLX]

I would do it. I don’t see long term value in the olive DD. It looks way better on Instagram than in person. It really is a hype piece and day dates historically don’t hold Value well

[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by fleetlord

platinum is ultimate hype bro. Let's gooooo

+1

[huncho]

Originally Posted by YGRLX

I would do it. I don’t see long term value in the olive DD. It looks way better on Instagram than in person. It really is a hype piece and day dates historically don’t hold Value well

the value comes from the unique color combo and it being an anniversary model. it'll be discontinued eventually. hard to look at the past as any indication of the future though, rolex never played the games they're playing now and we've never had a market in this current state economically

[Kyle3130]

Yes, I would