126509 Daytona -- Should I Buy It?

[swish77]

Make sure you try it on first. I had a chance to buy one at retail and passed. I found it dull on the wrist. The sub-dials are too gray for me. Still a very nice timepiece, of course, but there was something lacking, especially at this price point.

Also, this soon will be available on the secondary market close to retail anyway. Full white gold Daytonas are usually not a good choice for watch lovers who like to sell/trade a lot.

[Afterglow]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I dislike these “should I buy it?” threads. If you need to ask strangers, on a forum, whether or not you should buy a particular watch, the answer is an emphatic “No!” If you really wanted it, and money was not an issue, you wouldn’t ask anyone. You’d just pull the trigger.

Kat


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100%

[Juan Luis]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I dislike these “should I buy it?” threads. If you need to ask strangers, on a forum, whether or not you should buy a particular watch, the answer is an emphatic “No!” If you really wanted it, and money was not an issue, you wouldn’t ask anyone. You’d just pull the trigger.

Kat


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Makes sense!

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I dislike these “should I buy it?” threads. If you need to ask strangers, on a forum, whether or not you should buy a particular watch, the answer is an emphatic “No!” If you really wanted it, and money was not an issue, you wouldn’t ask anyone. You’d just pull the trigger.

Kat

This.

[GotRolex]

All the “should I …….” threads


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[WatchSeller56]

Yes you should


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[joli160]

Why buy, you wanted a white one.

[igbgotiz]

Originally Posted by therealhustle

I have the opportunity to purchase a 126509 (WG, Black Dial). It's a beautiful watch!! My first choice was a SS White Dial, second choice was this one. What would you do in my shoes? How rare are the WG Daytona's?

hi op, if you don't want it, can you buy it anyway and sell it to me?

[rg9390]

I think from the OP, its more like should they wait until the Panda, or buy this. I think if you buy it from your allocation at the AD, you are not likely going to be allocated with the Panda anytime soon.

If money is not the issue between the two watch then I think it really depends if your AD is going to allocate you the Panda sometime in the future. Panda is still very hard to get allocated for most people, so it depends on your relationship with the AD.

If you are a like most of us, probably would never get allocated a Panda, then go ahead and buy your second choice watch. At the end, getting at an AD at retail for a WG daytona is not going to cost you too much more than a grey market SS Panda.

For me, have a bit of relationship with an AD will not believe I will get allocated a Panda ever, as I am not VIP enough. I am glad my AD tells me this, as he wants me to spent on jewellery for Panda allocation, which I am not willing to spend on. I got allocated a YG OF Paul Newman dial about 1 year ago, before the new model and before the price increase, so that was a bit of a net savings in the end. I still wanted a Panda, but I am very very content with the YG OF Paul Newman as I am not interested to spend on stuff that I don't want.

[Pablito]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I dislike these “should I buy it?” threads. If you need to ask strangers, on a forum, whether or not you should buy a particular watch, the answer is an emphatic “No!” If you really wanted it, and money was not an issue, you wouldn’t ask anyone. You’d just pull the trigger.

Kat


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How could someone ask if any just released reference is rare...

[Slimpee]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I dislike these “should I buy it?” threads. If you need to ask strangers, on a forum, whether or not you should buy a particular watch, the answer is an emphatic “No!” If you really wanted it, and money was not an issue, you wouldn’t ask anyone. You’d just pull the trigger.

Kat


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Respectfully, if you don’t like these threads, why did you bother to click on it, read through it, and add a comment?

I actually agree with you but, aside from this response, either don’t read them or review and move on with my life.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Slimpee

Respectfully, if you don’t like these threads, why did you bother to click on it, read through it, and add a comment?

I actually agree with you but, aside from this response, either don’t read them or review and move on with my life.

I have lots of time on my hands……

Kat


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[WatchSeller56]

Yes BUYY


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[therealhustle]

Been a while since I checked the forum. I let it marinate and couldn't sleep so I went in and purchased it. Love the weight and look. Glad I didn't pass on it. Since my #2 slot was now purchased, I asked for a GMT Meteorite hahah! We shall see...

[therealhustle]

Originally Posted by Giangos

It seems odd to me that you put down 2 watches on your EOI if you only truly want one.

That watch you have been offered is so good, I would take it.


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To be frank, it was on my list bc it's a new reference and I had never seen or tried it on. My AD happily put me on the list for one and I was allocated it. Lucky me I guess.

[therealhustle]

Originally Posted by igbgotiz

hi op, if you don't want it, can you buy it anyway and sell it to me?

hahah maybe in 10 years

[therealhustle]

Originally Posted by swish77

Make sure you try it on first. I had a chance to buy one at retail and passed. I found it dull on the wrist. The sub-dials are too gray for me. Still a very nice timepiece, of course, but there was something lacking, especially at this price point.

This was the exact reason I almost passed on it. Still came around to buying it, but I love the watch. It has a wow factor to it when outside.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by swish77

Make sure you try it on first. I had a chance to buy one at retail and passed. I found it dull on the wrist. The sub-dials are too gray for me. Still a very nice timepiece, of course, but there was something lacking, especially at this price point.

Also, this soon will be available on the secondary market close to retail anyway. Full white gold Daytonas are usually not a good choice for watch lovers who like to sell/trade a lot.

Yeah man, blue Mayer included

[therealhustle]

Originally Posted by ap1

Yeah man, blue Mayer included

Enjoying it for now, may trade later

[Benzsiam]

This WG Daytona look very good. If I don't have any Daytona before, I would go for it.

If you don't love it, don't buy and wait for the one that you're waiting for.

[2loaded]

Definitely not. Especially since this was your second choice.

[Bill2e]

So double the price and #2 on list.

Pass.

[ScottJ]

Buy it! I have one and love it!

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by therealhustle

I have the opportunity to purchase a 126509 (WG, Black Dial). It's a beautiful watch!! My first choice was a SS White Dial, second choice was this one. What would you do in my shoes? How rare are the WG Daytona's?

I wouldn’t. Had the blue dial version and find it mostly un readable. My husband didn’t want it. I tried it for a few weeks. I need to be able to time things and couldn’t with this. It’s also smallish, that was ok for my small wrist but could be an issue for you. Daytona is a very over rated watch. IMO.

[PhilSF]

Originally Posted by therealhustle

I have the opportunity to purchase a 126509 (WG, Black Dial). It's a beautiful watch!! My first choice was a SS White Dial, second choice was this one. What would you do in my shoes? How rare are the WG Daytona's?

So did you purchase the WG Daytona? Curios to how this story ends. Thank you.

[ScottJ]

I have the ghost dial version, and love it. Kind of a stealth watch, not overly flashy....

[yessir69]

Definitely maybe.

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I dislike these “should I buy it?” threads. If you need to ask strangers, on a forum, whether or not you should buy a particular watch, the answer is an emphatic “No!” If you really wanted it, and money was not an issue, you wouldn’t ask anyone. You’d just pull the trigger.

Kat


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I agree so much, Kat. I couldn't imagine asking a bunch of strangers if I should spend £39,000 on a wristwatch or not. It's absolutely ludicrous.

[Mr. Superlative]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I dislike these “should I buy it?” threads. If you need to ask strangers, on a forum, whether or not you should buy a particular watch, the answer is an emphatic “No!” If you really wanted it, and money was not an issue, you wouldn’t ask anyone. You’d just pull the trigger.

Kat


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I echo this. Enough said.