Rolex Daytona 116509 White Gold - Offered by AD

[APWorldTour]

Originally Posted by garyk

I have no idea why this has become an investment. Buy it, wear it, enjoy it and forget about values. You will live a peaceful life if you do...

Because that is where the market is at now. It might not be there tomorrow, but don’t fight the market.

[fskywalker]

Very nice, if you like it go for it !!


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[Steve Epps]

Most desirable of all the precious metal Rolex Chronographs
especially with this dial. If the price is not crazy buy it.

[Halifax Daytona UK]

Originally Posted by KMalone

Buy it and flip/trade it and pocket the cash. You get what you want and also have 'spend' with the AD. Win-Win.

If the OP were to flip it, they would lose a significant amount of money if they could find a grey to buy it as they are trading below MRSP , my local grey has one for £34k , brand new , 2023.

[travisb]

I think it's a great looking watch but I'd never buy it if I didn't intend to wear and enjoy it. I'm not buying anything to play the game.

[brandrea]

Funny, that’s one of my favorite Daytona references. APPROVED

[wesm001]

This is strange, I got offered on last week from my AD in the UK.

[KY..]

It’s a modern day 6265 in white gold for less money that I would buy and enjoy…

[wesm001]

Sorry it wasn't this one, it was the block diamond dial one I was offered.

[watchwatcher]

I think this is an example of the disconnect between the watch customers and the staff at the AD.

You're looking at it as something you'd need to buy to get what you want, and they're feeling they've given you a unique opportunity to own a really hot watch, which is not available at MSRP on the secondary market.

So...who's right? Well, it doesn't really matter. The only thing that does is if you like it or not.

Me? I'd take it in a heartbeat. You?

[PenDelicate]

I would love the white gold Daytona.

But even more, I would love to be in a position where I could afford to buy a white gold Daytona just to improve my chances of getting a SS Daytona.

[Kinnakeet]

Recently my husband had the blue dial version come in that he had waited 2.5 years to come in. The AD said that was the only one that had come in in that time. He was happy it had the 4130 movement inside. One of the best made. Not having faith in Rolex new movements. The price they resell for is a plus. I would buy it if you can swing it.

[ikincooper]

Originally Posted by Gnhm3

Well I specifically love the white dial and black sundials on the SS. I also love the ceramic bezel. I also prefer the 116500LN compared to the new 126500LN.

So it comes down to I like the look of the SS more than the WG AND we are talking a significant price increase. Having white gold does sound appealing but I genuinely like the look of steel better. I do however like the unique factor of the gold but I don't know about almost 3 x the steel.

Again, I would be buying this for the purchase history. I have purchased 2 pieces so far (sub and date just) and would love the opportunity to purchase some pieces I really want - blue dial sky dweller, sprite GMT, olive Green Day date. I just feel like at this point you probably need to buy a piece like this to be considered for the other pieces even with purchasing slowing down.

Be honest with your AD and ask them if buying the WG will help you obtain the SS Daytona you really want, even if you were to sell the WG piece.

My spend was too low for a SS Daytona and so I offered to help a family member buy a PM piece. My AD knew that the PM watch wasn’t for me (because I told them) and said what I chose to do with a watch once purchased was my business. Just a couple of months later I had my SS Daytona.


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[PT_91]

Originally Posted by ikincooper

Be honest with your AD and ask them if buying the WG will help you obtain the SS Daytona you really want, even if you were to sell the WG piece.

My spend was too low for a SS Daytona and so I offered to help a family member buy a PM piece. My AD knew that the PM watch wasn’t for me (because I told them) and said what I chose to do with a watch once purchased was my business. Just a couple of months later I had my SS Daytona.


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Copy that.

[alphadweller]

That's like having to buy a 911 Turbo S first when all you want is the basic Carrera. Makes no sense. Hard pass.

[SS Oyster]

OP ... I bought a WG Daytona OF 116519 in Dec 2019 from an AD in a city to which I frequently travel. They are a big chain, and I thought after getting that watch, I'd be able to get most any watch I wanted from them and one of their west coast boutiques near me. That didn't happen. As a matter of fact, they never seemed to acknowledge me buying a PM piece at all. Luckily, the PM OF is something you won't lose money on, and as timing would have it (purchase was made Dec 2019 ... right before a major worldwide event happened), I got a bit freaked out by "what if" and sold it for just a touch under what I paid with tax ... to a great TRF member as a matter of fact. In the end, what did it get me? Nothing. As a matter of fact, about nine months after buying the Daytona, right when travel restarted again for vital government business, I contacted the AD and mentioned wanting a SS Daytona. Their answer was, "I don't want you to get unrealistic expectations. You are never going to get a SS Daytona from us."

Luckily I got them elsewhere through long term relationships. I never bought anything I didn't want (including the 116519, which I wish I had kept) and eventually got every watch I really wanted or could afford (and perhaps a bit beyond that last metric).

I hope you get the call for a SS Daytona soon, but don't think a full WG Daytona is going to make anything happen for you other than getting a beautiful watch for around $45-46k after tax.

[Gnhm3]

Originally Posted by alphadweller

That's like having to buy a 911 Turbo S first when all you want is the basic Carrera. Makes no sense. Hard pass.

Are we talking 997 turbo with 6mt? If so, it makes sense :)

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

"I don't want you to get unrealistic expectations. You are never going to get a SS Daytona from us."

This actually made me sad. I can’t believe they said that to you.

My rep told me “this will definitely help build your purchase history”

Whatever that means lol

[DJH1977]

It is one of my favorite watches to wear. But I was looking for wg Daytona. I wouldn't drop that money if I weren't sure I wanted it.

[PenDelicate]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Their answer was, "I don't want you to get unrealistic expectations. You are never going to get a SS Daytona from us."

Amazing.

Great honesty, but ... wow.

[cm13]

I know there’s other references that get more love, but I think this version could be the sleeper of the entire Daytona line-up. (If that can be said of a Daytona….)

One that should be seen in person.

It’s a buy from me!

[Gnhm3]

Ended up purchasing it. I appreciate everyone’s responses.

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by Gnhm3

Ended up purchasing it. I appreciate everyone’s responses.

It's a beautiful piece. Wear it in good health. IMO, PM > SS anyways

[SS Oyster]

Congrats! I got one also, but with blue dial.



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[mmbiker]

Originally Posted by Llamathurst

Great watch! Go for it.

Wow, that looks so good!

[KatGirl]

OP, congrats! That is an beautiful Daytona. let’s see it!

Kat


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[KeobNepo]

Congrats, pics are welcome!

[Hulkhunter]

That watch is way better than a steel Daytona. If you have the money for it, I’d go for it.

If you are worried about values then pass on it.

[joli160]

I would not even considering to buy a watch only to kiss up to an AD.

The choice you are offered is so much more nice than any SS I would jump on it, but if you don’t love it than don’t

[garyk]

Originally Posted by jb335

Said by a wise man with a great Daytona himself.


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[garyk]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Congrats! I got one also, but with blue dial.



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Amazing…