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Pimpsy · 12 November 2016, 09:43 AM

I have a long standing relationship with my AD and while I was visiting this week she said that she'll get me a ceramic Daytona if I want and not charge me a penny over retail.

Am I crazy not to do it? I am in the market for a SS watch, but was thinking about trading up my DD2 for a Patek 5712. Those new Daytonas sure are snazzy although I find they look just a little small on my 8" wrist.

Curious to here thoughts.

GradyPhilpott · 12 November 2016, 09:46 AM

They're your wrists.

You know what fits better than anyone here.

I think that at this time a Daytona 116500 at retail is a bargain, but then I'm no expert.

Al1969 · 12 November 2016, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pimpsy

I have a long standing relationship with my AD and while I was visiting this week she said that she'll get me a ceramic Daytona if I want and not charge me a penny over retail.

Am I crazy not to do it? I am in the market for a SS watch, but was thinking about trading up my DD2 for a Patek 5712. Those new Daytonas sure are snazzy although I find they look just a little small on my 8" wrist.

Curious to here thoughts.

If it doesn't "sing" to you then let someone else enjoy it. They do tend to wear small, even though I haven't tried on the Ceramic.
What dial ?

AK797 · 12 November 2016, 10:06 AM

D500 is nice, but it's no 5712, get that one as planned, unless you can be bothered with the buying to flip for a quick profit stuff.

JP Chestnut · 12 November 2016, 10:57 AM

Unless you're absolutely filthy rich, $13,000 seems like a lot of money to spend on a watch you don't love, just because a bunch of dudes on a forum wish they could get one.

key · 12 November 2016, 11:09 AM

Pass the opportunity along to a fellow TRF member?

Al1969 · 12 November 2016, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gatsby90

Pass the opportunity along to a fellow trf member?

x2.

superdog · 12 November 2016, 11:21 AM

5712 and the Daytona are very similar in size.

Just something to think about.

keschete · 12 November 2016, 11:22 AM

I got mine for retail at my AD. I would do it.

yippie123 · 12 November 2016, 11:25 AM

Get and resell to me perhaps?

Onikage · 12 November 2016, 11:27 AM

If you don't like it someone will. It's basically a name your price piece - You'd be mad not to.

enjoythemusic · 12 November 2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

5712 and the Daytona are very similar in size.

Just something to think about.

Very true, with the Rolex having a 5 year warranty and being far more widely desireable too. Ruggedness also goes to the Rolex as once he scratches the bezel on the Patek it'll open a can of worms in possible problems others have been experiencing.

RichM · 12 November 2016, 11:45 AM

It's one of the hottest (Rolex) watches on the market. I would take it.

If it don't float your boat, I'll take it off you hands

Lol-x · 12 November 2016, 11:45 AM

Only buy a watch that sings to you. Many people love this Daytona, but if it doesn't excite you then you could use those moneys to buy something that will be more to your liking.

77T · 12 November 2016, 12:26 PM

Before doing anything, wait 11 more hours...Padi should be along by then and you'll get a confirmation post on which direction makes sense.

locutus49 · 12 November 2016, 12:30 PM

The Nautilus is the same size as the Daytona. Both might look small on your large wrists. You should try them both on before buying either.

mkmk · 12 November 2016, 12:32 PM

Do it.

sensui · 12 November 2016, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Before doing anything, wait 11 more hours...Padi should be along by then and you'll get a confirmation post on which direction makes sense.

Best advice barnone for this scenario lol.

Muzz · 12 November 2016, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

5712 and the Daytona are very similar in size.

Just something to think about.

That is certainly my thoughts as well Seth!!

TheRolexKingofLV · 12 November 2016, 12:44 PM

Don't miss the opportunity.

ap1 · 12 November 2016, 01:13 PM

Now

Baco Noir · 12 November 2016, 01:17 PM

You can always flip it for a profit if you don't like it.

JPizzzle · 12 November 2016, 01:22 PM

From the phrasing, it doesn't seem she has the watch in hand correct? She may not actually be able to get it as fast as she implied-but who knows. Regardless, take the watch and keep or flip for $$$

Pimpsy · 12 November 2016, 01:45 PM

Thank you for the replies. I love this place! :)

I would not feel right accepting the watch at cost from my AD due to our relationship and then reselling at a profit.

I also don't think I can transfer the deal to someone else as I'm certain it would go to the next person on the existing wait list.

I can't find either to try on! But I've been disappointed since I traded my last SS watch (DSSD) for a Bluesy. I have a YG DD2 and the Bluesy now, but I really need a SS as a daily.

Decisions, decisions!

Pimpsy · 12 November 2016, 01:48 PM

P/S I'm on the fence about trading my YG DD2 for the 5712. I just bought the DD2 in March and the best offer I got was my DD2 plus $4K for a used (mint) 5712.

Sucks considering retail is the same for both...

T. Ferguson · 12 November 2016, 02:04 PM

I wouldn't buy it because I wouldn't give it enough wrist time. Your AD is doing you a solid. If it doesn't float your boat I'd let him extend the courtesy to another of his customers. If you got that offer walking into some random AD then buy it and flip it, but you have a relationship with this one. Be cool.

rouxeny · 12 November 2016, 02:06 PM

If it's not a watch you personally want, I would not buy it.

s14roller · 12 November 2016, 02:52 PM

Why would the AD have charged you more than retail to begin with?

Hodog16 · 12 November 2016, 03:24 PM

I would not turn around and resell a 116500 from my AD due to the relationship either, so I can relate.

Do not buy a watch that you don't want just because of the hype. I did that with the 116520 and realized with time that the only reason I got it was because it was in demand. Flipped it when it was losing wrist time.

GB-man · 12 November 2016, 03:29 PM

Take it either way. This is easy.

12 November 2016, 09:43 AM	#1
Pimpsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: PP 5712/1A Posts: 519	Ceramic Daytona from AD at retail price. Should I? I have a long standing relationship with my AD and while I was visiting this week she said that she'll get me a ceramic Daytona if I want and not charge me a penny over retail. Am I crazy not to do it? I am in the market for a SS watch, but was thinking about trading up my DD2 for a Patek 5712. Those new Daytonas sure are snazzy although I find they look just a little small on my 8" wrist. Curious to here thoughts.

12 November 2016, 09:46 AM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	They're your wrists. You know what fits better than anyone here. I think that at this time a Daytona 116500 at retail is a bargain, but then I'm no expert. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 November 2016, 11:21 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	5712 and the Daytona are very similar in size. Just something to think about. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

12 November 2016, 11:22 AM	#9
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	I got mine for retail at my AD. I would do it. __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

12 November 2016, 11:27 AM	#11
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	If you don't like it someone will. It's basically a name your price piece - You'd be mad not to. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

12 November 2016, 10:06 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	D500 is nice, but it's no 5712, get that one as planned, unless you can be bothered with the buying to flip for a quick profit stuff.

12 November 2016, 10:57 AM	#5
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Unless you're absolutely filthy rich, $13,000 seems like a lot of money to spend on a watch you don't love, just because a bunch of dudes on a forum wish they could get one.

12 November 2016, 11:09 AM	#6
key "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 389	Pass the opportunity along to a fellow TRF member?

12 November 2016, 11:25 AM	#10
yippie123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Malaysia Posts: 169	Get and resell to me perhaps?

12 November 2016, 11:45 AM	#13
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	It's one of the hottest (Rolex) watches on the market. I would take it. If it don't float your boat, I'll take it off you hands __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

12 November 2016, 11:45 AM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Only buy a watch that sings to you. Many people love this Daytona, but if it doesn't excite you then you could use those moneys to buy something that will be more to your liking. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

12 November 2016, 12:26 PM	#15
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	Before doing anything, wait 11 more hours...Padi should be along by then and you'll get a confirmation post on which direction makes sense. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 November 2016, 12:30 PM	#16
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	The Nautilus is the same size as the Daytona. Both might look small on your large wrists. You should try them both on before buying either.

12 November 2016, 12:32 PM	#17
mkmk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So. California Posts: 451	Do it.

12 November 2016, 12:44 PM	#20
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Don't miss the opportunity. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

12 November 2016, 01:13 PM	#21
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Now

12 November 2016, 01:17 PM	#22
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,971	You can always flip it for a profit if you don't like it. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

12 November 2016, 01:22 PM	#23
JPizzzle "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 229	From the phrasing, it doesn't seem she has the watch in hand correct? She may not actually be able to get it as fast as she implied-but who knows. Regardless, take the watch and keep or flip for $$$

12 November 2016, 01:45 PM	#24
Pimpsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: PP 5712/1A Posts: 519	Thank you for the replies. I love this place! :) I would not feel right accepting the watch at cost from my AD due to our relationship and then reselling at a profit. I also don't think I can transfer the deal to someone else as I'm certain it would go to the next person on the existing wait list. I can't find either to try on! But I've been disappointed since I traded my last SS watch (DSSD) for a Bluesy. I have a YG DD2 and the Bluesy now, but I really need a SS as a daily. Decisions, decisions!

12 November 2016, 01:48 PM	#25
Pimpsy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Watch: PP 5712/1A Posts: 519	P/S I'm on the fence about trading my YG DD2 for the 5712. I just bought the DD2 in March and the best offer I got was my DD2 plus $4K for a used (mint) 5712. Sucks considering retail is the same for both...

12 November 2016, 02:04 PM	#26
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I wouldn't buy it because I wouldn't give it enough wrist time. Your AD is doing you a solid. If it doesn't float your boat I'd let him extend the courtesy to another of his customers. If you got that offer walking into some random AD then buy it and flip it, but you have a relationship with this one. Be cool. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

12 November 2016, 02:06 PM	#27
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	If it's not a watch you personally want, I would not buy it.

12 November 2016, 02:52 PM	#28
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Why would the AD have charged you more than retail to begin with?

12 November 2016, 03:24 PM	#29
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	I would not turn around and resell a 116500 from my AD due to the relationship either, so I can relate. Do not buy a watch that you don't want just because of the hype. I did that with the 116520 and realized with time that the only reason I got it was because it was in demand. Flipped it when it was losing wrist time.

12 November 2016, 03:29 PM	#30
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Take it either way. This is easy.

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