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Quailhunter · 24 September 2016, 07:58 PM

I have a Daydate yellow gold that's been an almost daily wearer since when I bought it new in the mid1980s it keeps near perfect time and it shows gentle wear. Derive has been with Rolex.

I asked an AD with whom I've done a lot of business over the past 20 years about a trade for a new DayDate yellow gold.

The net cost with trade and tax is about $25,000. I'm sure it's a fair price.

I've spent that much and more on a piece of jewelry for my wife, but spending it on myself gives me the willies. Money isn't the problem. The problem is my feeling about money. I grew up poor, was an aggressive saver/invested, worked hard, had some wonderful lucrative jobs, and retired very comfortably. Being retired and with long lived parents somehow makes one more conservative about luxury spending.

I think I will look at some used DayDates. I've always bought new, so this will be a learning experience.

I may just sit pat with the old DayDate, Datejust, Patek, and new GMT.

Onikage · 24 September 2016, 08:02 PM

Sounds like you deserve it to me. Do something crazy. I bet you don't regret it.

Romeojk · 24 September 2016, 08:52 PM

Life's short. Go for it. (Look at me...giving advice to someone who's obviously make good decisions on his own) good luck my friend!

THC · 24 September 2016, 09:27 PM

Try trading/buying from a trusted seller here... May be the best of both worlds.. Great trade in value and many have new DD 40's for right around 25k already, so back out the trade amount and you may only spend in the teens .. Shopping is fun

Snow-Dweller · 24 September 2016, 09:29 PM

I assume you're talking about getting a Day-Date 40?

This doesn't sound like a good deal to me. $25k plus your old watch for the new one if I've understood correctly. I believe you can buy the DD40 new for about $25-26k without trading the old one.

Jim Smyth · 24 September 2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

Try trading/buying from a trusted seller here... May be the best of both worlds.. Great trade in value and many have new DD 40's for right around 25k already, so back out the trade amount and you may only spend in the teens .. Shopping is fun

This................DavidSW has what your looking for in the $26K range on his web page. He does trading with cash as appropriate. I think you would be pleasantly surprised at how much you will save going this way.

1William · 24 September 2016, 10:18 PM

Sounds like a great deal for the seller and not you. Assuming everything is good with your old watch you should be looking for a figure between 16k-18K. The new DD 40 is a great watch. Contact several of our Trusted Sellers here, work out a fair deal, much better than the one you described, get your watch and enjoy. You said longevity runs in your family so you should have many years to enjoy your DD.

Quailhunter · 24 September 2016, 10:46 PM

"I believe you can buy the DD40 new for about $25-26k without trading the old one

The list is $34,000. I was offered about $8000 for my watch.

Colin10101 · 24 September 2016, 10:52 PM

After 25 years of daily wear, I don't think I could part with it. Keep your old day date, it's basically a part of you now.

Tomas Eriksson · 24 September 2016, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Quailhunter

I have a Daydate yellow gold that's been an almost daily wearer since when I bought it new in the mid1980s it keeps near perfect time and it shows gentle wear. Derive has been with Rolex.

Do you have any pictures of the beauty? Impressive if it only shows signs of gentle wear? My DD from 2012 that has been used as a daily for long periods of times has quite alot of scuffs and bracelet stretch. Can't imagine how it will look in 30 years

Romeojk · 24 September 2016, 11:07 PM

Another thought, do you have someone close who would appreciate and treasure it? How about passing it on (if $ isn't an issue), maybe you'll start a tradition within your family) btw...I am adoptable

watchwatcher · 24 September 2016, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

Try trading/buying from a trusted seller here... May be the best of both worlds.. Great trade in value and many have new DD 40's for right around 25k already, so back out the trade amount and you may only spend in the teens .. Shopping is fun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I assume you're talking about getting a Day-Date 40?

This doesn't sound like a good deal to me. $25k plus your old watch for the new one if I've understood correctly. I believe you can buy the DD40 new for about $25-26k without trading the old one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

Sounds like a great deal for the seller and not you. Assuming everything is good with your old watch you should be looking for a figure between 16k-18K. The new DD 40 is a great watch. Contact several of our Trusted Sellers here, work out a fair deal, much better than the one you described, get your watch and enjoy. You said longevity runs in your family so you should have many years to enjoy your DD.

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Originally Posted by Quailhunter

"I believe you can buy the DD40 new for about $25-26k without trading the old one

These guys are right...dude, you can get a DD40 all day long here for about 25k ish and then either sell yours outright or flip it to knock some of the cost down. No way would I trade a DD AND pay 25k.

And by the way, you deserve it. Get the best deal you can and pull the trigger.

enjoythemusic · 24 September 2016, 11:16 PM

Trusted sellers have a DD40 for $25 or so as others mentioned. Perhaps get yours serviced and sell for 10k, so $15k difference.

Quailhunter · 24 September 2016, 11:37 PM

"After 25 years of daily wear, I don't think I could part with it. Keep your old day date, it's basically a part of you now."

I think this is wise advice.

enjoythemusic · 25 September 2016, 12:26 AM

Lovely DD you have and glad you're keeping her.

DocHorton · 25 September 2016, 12:30 AM

I just bought a DD40 from a Trusted Seller for $26k NIB with stickers. Please don't pay $34k!

rmlovett1 · 25 September 2016, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THC

Try trading/buying from a trusted seller here... May be the best of both worlds.. Great trade in value and many have new DD 40's for right around 25k already, so back out the trade amount and you may only spend in the teens .. Shopping is fun

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ Exactly

Pacheco · 25 September 2016, 12:46 AM

Check Davidsw.com. DD40 around $25 to $26K. DO NOT PAY $34K! I value my money too, grew up poor as well so I will not pay full retail I don't care how much champagne they give me at an AD.

anothernewphone · 25 September 2016, 12:58 AM

Wow, your Day-Date looks great! It's in much better condition than a lot of ones I've seen for sale, especially for it's age.

Quailhunter · 25 September 2016, 01:19 AM

Both it and I have "gentle wear".

AgentHsu · 25 September 2016, 02:52 AM

DO NOT TRADE for that price. U can buy new or lightly used for less if you are patient

Boaters · 25 September 2016, 06:22 AM

Don't let that baby go

Chiboy · 25 September 2016, 08:08 AM

If you still like your DD and it has sentimental value, how about getting a different DD for $25k-ish either in white gold or rose gold or with a different dial, and keep your old one? For the same outlay as you started off considering, you can have your cake and eat it (in a different flavor) too!

turboevo2 · 25 September 2016, 08:18 AM

Keep your old day date and get the new day date 40. Since your day date is already a classic.

TheRolexKingofLV · 25 September 2016, 08:24 AM

"You never get rid of your first"

Treat yourself and go for it! Just use trusted sellers

Good luck

kilyung · 25 September 2016, 08:25 AM

Bad deal. Keep your watch and just buy another one at the right price.

crowncollection · 25 September 2016, 12:31 PM

You can get a better deal by far.

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Dr.Smellody · 25 September 2016, 12:47 PM

Nope!

jon_jon · 25 September 2016, 02:36 PM

The market for precious metal Rolex is very soft. I would not pay full MSRP for a DD here in the US. Keep your existing DD and wear it until you can find a much better price for a DD40.

Onikage · 25 September 2016, 03:14 PM

Disregard my post OP, I didn't properly read yours (little drunk) and I thought your beautiful DD would be more beat up than that.

24 September 2016, 07:58 PM	#1
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	DayDate Trade? I have a Daydate yellow gold that's been an almost daily wearer since when I bought it new in the mid1980s it keeps near perfect time and it shows gentle wear. Derive has been with Rolex. I asked an AD with whom I've done a lot of business over the past 20 years about a trade for a new DayDate yellow gold. The net cost with trade and tax is about $25,000. I'm sure it's a fair price. I've spent that much and more on a piece of jewelry for my wife, but spending it on myself gives me the willies. Money isn't the problem. The problem is my feeling about money. I grew up poor, was an aggressive saver/invested, worked hard, had some wonderful lucrative jobs, and retired very comfortably. Being retired and with long lived parents somehow makes one more conservative about luxury spending. I think I will look at some used DayDates. I've always bought new, so this will be a learning experience. I may just sit pat with the old DayDate, Datejust, Patek, and new GMT.

24 September 2016, 08:02 PM	#2
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Sounds like you deserve it to me. Do something crazy. I bet you don't regret it. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

24 September 2016, 09:29 PM	#5
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I assume you're talking about getting a Day-Date 40? This doesn't sound like a good deal to me. $25k plus your old watch for the new one if I've understood correctly. I believe you can buy the DD40 new for about $25-26k without trading the old one. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

24 September 2016, 10:52 PM	#9
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	After 25 years of daily wear, I don't think I could part with it. Keep your old day date, it's basically a part of you now. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

24 September 2016, 11:16 PM	#13
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Trusted sellers have a DD40 for $25 or so as others mentioned. Perhaps get yours serviced and sell for 10k, so $15k difference. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

24 September 2016, 08:52 PM	#3
Romeojk 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,973	Life's short. Go for it. (Look at me...giving advice to someone who's obviously make good decisions on his own) good luck my friend!

24 September 2016, 09:27 PM	#4
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Try trading/buying from a trusted seller here... May be the best of both worlds.. Great trade in value and many have new DD 40's for right around 25k already, so back out the trade amount and you may only spend in the teens .. Shopping is fun

24 September 2016, 10:18 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Sounds like a great deal for the seller and not you. Assuming everything is good with your old watch you should be looking for a figure between 16k-18K. The new DD 40 is a great watch. Contact several of our Trusted Sellers here, work out a fair deal, much better than the one you described, get your watch and enjoy. You said longevity runs in your family so you should have many years to enjoy your DD.

24 September 2016, 10:46 PM	#8
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	"I believe you can buy the DD40 new for about $25-26k without trading the old one The list is $34,000. I was offered about $8000 for my watch.

24 September 2016, 11:07 PM	#11
Romeojk 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,973	Another thought, do you have someone close who would appreciate and treasure it? How about passing it on (if $ isn't an issue), maybe you'll start a tradition within your family) btw...I am adoptable

24 September 2016, 11:37 PM	#14
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Sage Advice "After 25 years of daily wear, I don't think I could part with it. Keep your old day date, it's basically a part of you now." I think this is wise advice. Attached Images

25 September 2016, 12:26 AM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,180	Lovely DD you have and glad you're keeping her. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

25 September 2016, 12:30 AM	#16
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	I just bought a DD40 from a Trusted Seller for $26k NIB with stickers. Please don't pay $34k!

25 September 2016, 12:46 AM	#18
Pacheco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Watch: DD40,DJ41,YM Blue Posts: 984	Check Davidsw.com. DD40 around $25 to $26K. DO NOT PAY $34K! I value my money too, grew up poor as well so I will not pay full retail I don't care how much champagne they give me at an AD. __________________ What's life without a complication!

25 September 2016, 12:58 AM	#19
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Wow, your Day-Date looks great! It's in much better condition than a lot of ones I've seen for sale, especially for it's age.

25 September 2016, 01:19 AM	#20
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Both it and I have "gentle wear".

25 September 2016, 02:52 AM	#21
AgentHsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mr. Hsu Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Datejust Posts: 607	DO NOT TRADE for that price. U can buy new or lightly used for less if you are patient __________________ Good things come to those who wear Rolexes.

25 September 2016, 06:22 AM	#22
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Don't let that baby go

25 September 2016, 08:08 AM	#23
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	If you still like your DD and it has sentimental value, how about getting a different DD for $25k-ish either in white gold or rose gold or with a different dial, and keep your old one? For the same outlay as you started off considering, you can have your cake and eat it (in a different flavor) too! __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

25 September 2016, 08:18 AM	#24
turboevo2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: CA, USA Watch: Rolex GMT2C Posts: 333	Keep your old day date and get the new day date 40. Since your day date is already a classic.

25 September 2016, 08:24 AM	#25
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	"You never get rid of your first" Treat yourself and go for it! Just use trusted sellers Good luck __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

25 September 2016, 08:25 AM	#26
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Bad deal. Keep your watch and just buy another one at the right price.

25 September 2016, 12:31 PM	#27
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	You can get a better deal by far. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

25 September 2016, 12:47 PM	#28
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,416	Nope!

25 September 2016, 02:36 PM	#29
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	The market for precious metal Rolex is very soft. I would not pay full MSRP for a DD here in the US. Keep your existing DD and wear it until you can find a much better price for a DD40.

25 September 2016, 03:14 PM	#30
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Disregard my post OP, I didn't properly read yours (little drunk) and I thought your beautiful DD would be more beat up than that. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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