Rolex Daytona Prices - Y series - PLEASE HELP!

[echarlie]

Hello!
I can purchase a Y series Daytona for $8500. Box, no papers. Is this a good deal? Anyone know when the Y series were manufactured? Should I look for a newer model?

Thanks in advance.

[imono]

For that kind of money I'll look for one with box and papers. You will find it soon enough in the FS section.
Don't rush.

[Tools]

Y models were out during the 2002 through 2004 period, so it would be a newer 4130 movement model. I think that 8,500 is very reasonable...

[echarlie]

I'm trying to obtain one for my husband's 30th birthday. It is in excellent shape. Other option is to buy a 2005 model w/ box and papers for $11500 (and then have the jeweler swap out the black dial for a white dial). Is that worth the extra $$?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by echarlie

I'm trying to obtain one for my husband's 30th birthday. It is in excellent shape. Other option is to buy a 2005 model w/ box and papers for $11500 (and then have the jeweler swap out the black dial for a white dial). Is that worth the extra $$?

Personally, I do not think so. If the watch is authentic, the money saved will be worth it in the long term...........

That price for an '05 is a bit high too; it's only a year or 2 newer than the Y model........ You should be able to find a brand new one in a Dealer at MSRP with a bit of legwork.....

[echarlie]

Both are authentic - the Y series is available through a jeweler friend of ours. I wanted to purchase a newer model one, but haven't been able to find a brand new one anywhere (if they have them they won't release them w/o a substantial additional purchase).
In short, if there is not a big difference in the look/style/manufacturing, I'm OK with the Y series I think.
I'm trying to avoid going thru ebay to purchase this. Too many crooks out there.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by echarlie

Both are authentic - the Y series is available through a jeweler friend of ours. I wanted to purchase a newer model one, but haven't been able to find a brand new one anywhere (if they have them they won't release them w/o a substantial additional purchase).
In short, if there is not a big difference in the look/style/manufacturing, I'm OK with the Y series I think.
I'm trying to avoid going thru ebay to purchase this. Too many crooks out there.

Since about 2000, the Daytona is the same except for some minor cosmetics and the very latest have a somewhat different clasp... Nothing to warrant paying extra for.........

[moviefreak]

I think 8,000usd would be a very good price... If the jeweler can provide a recent service paper or some sort of in-house warranty then 8,500usd would also be ok with me.
If you can get closer to the 9k here in TRF you should be able to find a newer full set Daytona.

[TurboWatch]

By the way, FYI: the Y series have the thin/skinny hands. Those were made for only 3 years, from 2000 to 2003( early F series ).

[JUSTROLEXES]

The Price is ok for a Daytona they still hold well...but for another $1400 you can get a compete like new 2009- 2010 ...if the funds are not an issue check on the for sale and you can find few good sellers like David, Oscar and Greg...
Good luck