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cwilson13 · 12 August 2012, 12:39 AM

I have a SS white face Daytona (D serial) that I have had and loved for several years. I bought it used from an AD who took it back on trade. It was send to Rolex for full service (and was polished) by the AD just before I bought it.

I was at a local AD yesterday and asked if he had any new ones (not really thinking he would say yes) and he thought could have a new one for me in a week or so.

I like the idea of having a brand new one but is it worth it? Should I keep what I have or flip and cough up the cash difference for the new one?

Hairdude1 · 12 August 2012, 12:41 AM

I would wait to see if something new is coming out from Basel next year. If so maybe jump on that

AJMarcus · 12 August 2012, 12:47 AM

Not sure I would do it. It's basically the same model. The AD is looking at making money from the trade and money from the new sale.

Art 1 · 12 August 2012, 12:49 AM

I don't see that as an up-grade.

bayerische · 12 August 2012, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I don't see that as an up-grade.

Same here.

nauticajoe · 12 August 2012, 12:57 AM

As mentioned, there are no changes from a D to a random serial aside from the engraved rehaut & newer clasp....but if it makes you happy.....

Good luck!

Andrés G · 12 August 2012, 12:58 AM

I wouldn't do it.

kilyung · 12 August 2012, 01:03 AM

Waste of money IMHO.

Sam Philip · 12 August 2012, 01:34 AM

keep what you have, wait for Basel 2013.

Speed · 12 August 2012, 01:34 AM

In your opinion...what is different about the newest Daytona which would make you want to "upgrade" ?

Functionality is exactly the same. It's not like a PC or a Mac.

TSW · 12 August 2012, 01:57 AM

If it recently were serviced it would be a waste of money.

cwilson13 · 12 August 2012, 02:19 AM

Given the input I will probably wait as see if they do something new for 2013.

As for describing it as 'an upgrade', that was probably a poor choice of words on my part. Same watch (outside of newer clasp and engraving), but I meant upgrade more in terms of age; 'brand new vs a 7ish years old. I know thats not a huge time span especially given mine has been through its first big service. I think its more of a mind play for me. Hard to turn down a new one (offered from my AD) for a few $k difference.

Thanks for everyones input and helping me keep the cash in my pocket (at least for now)!

goog53 · 12 August 2012, 02:27 AM

Don't Do It! Wait till Basel 2013 and see what the New Daytona may look like (assuming it is released)

h999r · 12 August 2012, 02:28 AM

Unless you upgrade it to meteorite dial.

Cabaiguan · 12 August 2012, 03:57 AM

Sorry, but it's not an upgrade. The clasp is really the only difference and not worth the $$$ to trade.

PN221 · 12 August 2012, 05:56 AM

Your watch should look brand new after it comes out of RSC.

Don't do it unless you wanna change it because you want black dials.

12 August 2012, 12:39 AM	#1
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,500	Daytona upgrade. Should I? I have a SS white face Daytona (D serial) that I have had and loved for several years. I bought it used from an AD who took it back on trade. It was send to Rolex for full service (and was polished) by the AD just before I bought it. I was at a local AD yesterday and asked if he had any new ones (not really thinking he would say yes) and he thought could have a new one for me in a week or so. I like the idea of having a brand new one but is it worth it? Should I keep what I have or flip and cough up the cash difference for the new one?

12 August 2012, 01:57 AM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	If it recently were serviced it would be a waste of money. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

12 August 2012, 03:57 AM	#15
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Sorry, but it's not an upgrade. The clasp is really the only difference and not worth the $$$ to trade. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

12 August 2012, 12:41 AM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would wait to see if something new is coming out from Basel next year. If so maybe jump on that

12 August 2012, 12:47 AM	#3
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Not sure I would do it. It's basically the same model. The AD is looking at making money from the trade and money from the new sale.

12 August 2012, 12:49 AM	#4
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I don't see that as an up-grade.

12 August 2012, 12:57 AM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As mentioned, there are no changes from a D to a random serial aside from the engraved rehaut & newer clasp....but if it makes you happy..... Good luck!

12 August 2012, 12:58 AM	#7
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	I wouldn't do it.

12 August 2012, 01:03 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Waste of money IMHO.

12 August 2012, 01:34 AM	#9
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	keep what you have, wait for Basel 2013.

12 August 2012, 01:34 AM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	In your opinion...what is different about the newest Daytona which would make you want to "upgrade" ? Functionality is exactly the same. It's not like a PC or a Mac.

12 August 2012, 02:19 AM	#12
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,500	Given the input I will probably wait as see if they do something new for 2013. As for describing it as 'an upgrade', that was probably a poor choice of words on my part. Same watch (outside of newer clasp and engraving), but I meant upgrade more in terms of age; 'brand new vs a 7ish years old. I know thats not a huge time span especially given mine has been through its first big service. I think its more of a mind play for me. Hard to turn down a new one (offered from my AD) for a few $k difference. Thanks for everyones input and helping me keep the cash in my pocket (at least for now)!

12 August 2012, 02:27 AM	#13
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Don't Do It! Wait till Basel 2013 and see what the New Daytona may look like (assuming it is released)

12 August 2012, 02:28 AM	#14
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Unless you upgrade it to meteorite dial.

12 August 2012, 05:56 AM	#16
PN221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP Schumacher Posts: 218	Your watch should look brand new after it comes out of RSC. Don't do it unless you wanna change it because you want black dials.

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