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inspires · 13 August 2010, 12:01 PM

Hello all,

Two days ago my AD called me to let me know that he had a 116610LN that just arrived. I went in and purchased it without any hesitation.

Now that it's been sitting in it's box untouched at home, it's difficult for me not to conduct the whole unwrapping ceremony.

Anyhow, my dilemma is that I've been on the hunt for a WG Daytona and can only justify the purchase if I sell the 116610LN.

This is my current collection of Rolex:

116520
16660
16610LV
116400GV

What do you think? Would a 116610LN or 116509 fit better in the mix?

Here's a comparison shot

bodybump · 13 August 2010, 12:05 PM

116509 Eric dont even think!!!

Michael M. · 13 August 2010, 12:06 PM

Personally I'd flip the 116610, even no I' m a big fan of them, and get the 116509. In the long run though, it's what you are going to like the most.

inspires · 13 August 2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

116509 Eric dont even think!!!

Hi Oscar - how come I kinda knew you would say that

inspires · 13 August 2010, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Personally I'd flip the 116610, even no I' m a big fan of them, and get the 116509. In the long run though, it's what you are going to like the most.

Hi Michael - I'm thinking along the same lines as I've posted it already on the FS forum to see if I can get any interest.

Renoir · 13 August 2010, 12:11 PM

Go for the gold (literally)!

Paul88 · 13 August 2010, 12:18 PM

Keep it..

Speed · 13 August 2010, 12:27 PM

That WG Daytona is something else!!!

timeisfathaoftruth · 13 August 2010, 12:32 PM

Way too easy, the 116509.

scl6118 · 13 August 2010, 12:33 PM

I would keep the Sub!

TSts · 13 August 2010, 12:35 PM

Get the Daytona

kcmo · 13 August 2010, 12:38 PM

WG Daytona ALL THE WAY!!!!!!

ParisDakarBmw · 13 August 2010, 01:19 PM

I would say keep the Sub c, but the Daytona dial has "red"

sea-dweller · 13 August 2010, 01:24 PM

I'd keep them both. Once you flip the Sub, you will go out and buy it again !

DCgator · 13 August 2010, 01:31 PM

Get the WG and keep the Sub.

inspires · 13 August 2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

I would say keep the Sub c, but the Daytona dial has "red"

Paul - YES it's the RED I'm loving about it!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I'd keep them both. Once you flip the Sub, you will go out and buy it again !

I kind of have that feeling myself...

landeriv · 13 August 2010, 03:04 PM

Hi Eric! I hope you are well.

I would go for the Daytona, this one is definitely a keeper!

Chipmunk · 13 August 2010, 03:12 PM

That's no comparison.

Get the Daytona, Eric.

andrew79 · 13 August 2010, 04:08 PM

Can't believe I say this, but Daytona.....

Joey_V · 13 August 2010, 04:09 PM

Is this a joke??

WG Daytona ftw everytime.

George Ab · 13 August 2010, 04:23 PM

You are comparing apples and oranges with sub vs Daytona.

With your collection dump the 116520 and go for the 116509. Keep the Sub-C and if you need more cash for the WG Daytona, dump the LV; that should put you at $13-$14K and 116509 can be had in near mint condition for $17K. The Sub-C will sell for a premium for some time to come.

I got rid of my 116520 for the 116509. Very, very happy with the decision.

George Ab · 13 August 2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

You are comparing apples and oranges with sub vs Daytona.

With your collection dump the 116520 and go for the 116509. Keep the Sub-C and if you need more cash for the WG Daytona, dump the LV; that should put you at $13-$14K and 116509 can be had in near mint condition for $17K. The Sub-C will sell for a premium for some time to come.

I got rid of my 116520 for the 116509. Very, very happy with the decision.

Shouldn't miss an opportunity to post a pic.

inspires · 13 August 2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

I got rid of my 116520 for the 116509. Very, very happy with the decision.

Good advice - I'm still looking for a 116509 Black Dial, which is not easy to come by in Hong Kong at the moment, believe it or not

le_baroudeur · 13 August 2010, 04:41 PM

Well.. don't open it and take a week to think about it: Which one would you prefer to keep on you along the years ?

watchfreak2003 · 13 August 2010, 05:38 PM

My vote:
116610LN 116610LN 116610LN 116610LN 116610LN 116610LN
WG Daytona way too feminine IMHO

dalip · 13 August 2010, 05:42 PM

Daytona....not a massive fan of the new sub

ckcspice · 13 August 2010, 06:10 PM

x2.....dont bother flipping...just buy the daytona...cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

I'd keep them both. Once you flip the Sub, you will go out and buy it again !

garGARgar · 13 August 2010, 09:31 PM

Honestly, it's your money, your watch and, ultimately, your choice.

If it were me I'd go with the daytona cause one Sub is good enough, especially if it's al LV.

Paddy · 13 August 2010, 09:43 PM

My choice would be the Daytona every time.

Paddy

nauticajoe · 14 August 2010, 12:13 AM

The Daytona has my vote Eric.

13 August 2010, 12:01 PM	#1
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	Sub-C - To keep or not to keep? Hello all, Two days ago my AD called me to let me know that he had a 116610LN that just arrived. I went in and purchased it without any hesitation. Now that it's been sitting in it's box untouched at home, it's difficult for me not to conduct the whole unwrapping ceremony. Anyhow, my dilemma is that I've been on the hunt for a WG Daytona and can only justify the purchase if I sell the 116610LN. This is my current collection of Rolex: 116520 16660 16610LV 116400GV What do you think? Would a 116610LN or 116509 fit better in the mix? Here's a comparison shot __________________ _____________ All GREEN

13 August 2010, 12:05 PM	#2
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	116509 Eric dont even think!!! __________________

13 August 2010, 12:32 PM	#9
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Way too easy, the 116509. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

13 August 2010, 12:33 PM	#10
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	I would keep the Sub! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

13 August 2010, 12:35 PM	#11
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	Get the Daytona __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

13 August 2010, 12:06 PM	#3
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Personally I'd flip the 116610, even no I' m a big fan of them, and get the 116509. In the long run though, it's what you are going to like the most.

13 August 2010, 12:11 PM	#6
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Go for the gold (literally)!

13 August 2010, 12:18 PM	#7
Paul88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NC Posts: 60	Keep it..

13 August 2010, 12:27 PM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	That WG Daytona is something else!!!

13 August 2010, 12:38 PM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	WG Daytona ALL THE WAY!!!!!!

13 August 2010, 01:19 PM	#13
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I would say keep the Sub c, but the Daytona dial has "red"

13 August 2010, 01:24 PM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I'd keep them both. Once you flip the Sub, you will go out and buy it again ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

13 August 2010, 01:31 PM	#15
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Get the WG and keep the Sub.

13 August 2010, 03:04 PM	#17
landeriv "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: shanghai Posts: 67	Hi Eric! I hope you are well. I would go for the Daytona, this one is definitely a keeper!

13 August 2010, 03:12 PM	#18
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	That's no comparison. Get the Daytona, Eric. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

13 August 2010, 04:08 PM	#19
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	Can't believe I say this, but Daytona..... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

13 August 2010, 04:09 PM	#20
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Is this a joke?? WG Daytona ftw everytime. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

13 August 2010, 04:23 PM	#21
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	You are comparing apples and oranges with sub vs Daytona. With your collection dump the 116520 and go for the 116509. Keep the Sub-C and if you need more cash for the WG Daytona, dump the LV; that should put you at $13-$14K and 116509 can be had in near mint condition for $17K. The Sub-C will sell for a premium for some time to come. I got rid of my 116520 for the 116509. Very, very happy with the decision. __________________

13 August 2010, 04:41 PM	#24
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Well.. don't open it and take a week to think about it: Which one would you prefer to keep on you along the years ?

13 August 2010, 05:38 PM	#25
watchfreak2003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jesper Geisler Location: Cph. Denmark Posts: 362	My vote: 116610LN 116610LN 116610LN 116610LN 116610LN 116610LN WG Daytona way too feminine IMHO

13 August 2010, 05:42 PM	#26
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Daytona....not a massive fan of the new sub __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

13 August 2010, 09:31 PM	#28
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	Honestly, it's your money, your watch and, ultimately, your choice. If it were me I'd go with the daytona cause one Sub is good enough, especially if it's al LV.

13 August 2010, 09:43 PM	#29
Paddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portsmouth UK Watch: Daytona Posts: 26	My choice would be the Daytona every time. Paddy

14 August 2010, 12:13 AM	#30
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	The Daytona has my vote Eric.

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