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Takonwong · 6 December 2016, 06:06 PM

Hi all!

Your advice and opinions please!

I have a 2016 BLNR and a 2012 Daytona. I have fallen for the 116622 but can't really justify adding to my watches (I also have a 16610LV but I don't want to let that go) so one of the above needs to go.

I have been offered a direct swap for my BLNR for a blue dial 116622 (2014) or I pay £1000 on top for a 2016 rhodium dial (love it!)

Or I've been offered £8500 cash for the Daytona or money and the yachtmaster. Blue dial 116622 is £6300 and rhodium £7300.

a) which should I change or should I not?
b) why is the yachtmaster unloved compared to the others?

I am most tempted by the BLNR option as I know it's a hot watch right now but 8 months back I could have bought one at a discount (grey not AD)

Why I'm tempted by the Daytona option is because I know the Daytona is now discontinued but it's still pretty common and I bought mine 2 years ago for £6500. Is the Daytona suddenly so hot again because of the 116500? (The 116500 black dial will be added to my watches as soon as my AD gets one in) I personally think the value of the 116520 has reached its peak for now but correct me if you think I'm wrong.

I really like the Yachtmaster.....!

Thank you all

Nairn1980 · 7 December 2016, 02:23 AM

Wouldn't be a swap I'd do but if you like the YM go for it.
The BLNR in my opinion is a keeper.

superstarmar · 7 December 2016, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Wouldn't be a swap I'd do but if you like the YM go for it.
The BLNR in my opinion is a keeper.

I agree .. I'd keep the BLNR ...

Castiel · 7 December 2016, 02:57 AM

Let me be the contrarian here and say keep the Daytona. But as long as you get what you are jonesing for, there's really no wrong choice since both watches that you currently have are "keepers" in my book.

Devildog · 7 December 2016, 03:12 AM

Swap the Daytona for the rhodium YM and £1,200.

You've said you're going to buy a ceramic daytona anyway so why have 2?

That way you'll end up with a Sub, a GMT11, a YM and a Daytona.

Sounds like a good mix

ps - The daytona cost you £6,500, you're selling it for £8,500 and getting £1,200 cash In other words if you swap the Daytona for the YM and cash the YM has cost you a net £3,300.

Pacheco · 7 December 2016, 03:19 AM

Definitely get the YM, great color to add to the collection. And it's incredibly comfortable!! If the Daytona is a black dial also pick your favorite between BLNR and Daytona and swap one of them. That's my .02, the YM has been a pleasure to own.

Takonwong · 7 December 2016, 06:21 PM

Thanks to all. The ceramic Daytona I'm getting is a black dial. I think I agree with devil dog... to have a sub, gmt, Daytona and ym will be nice. And when I think about it for some reason my Daytona gets least worn.

GMTMasterDallas · 7 December 2016, 06:54 PM

Never give up a steel Daytona. I don't care what your opinion is of it, in 50 years (for all we know) it could skyrocket for no real reason. Keep the BLNR. You've got a great collection so far. Don't give up either.

watchwatcher · 7 December 2016, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takonwong

Thanks to all. The ceramic Daytona I'm getting is a black dial. I think I agree with devil dog... to have a sub, gmt, Daytona and ym will be nice. And when I think about it for some reason my Daytona gets least worn.

Sounds like a plan.

6 December 2016, 06:06 PM	#1
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	BLNR or White 116520 swap for 116622 or not Hi all! Your advice and opinions please! I have a 2016 BLNR and a 2012 Daytona. I have fallen for the 116622 but can't really justify adding to my watches (I also have a 16610LV but I don't want to let that go) so one of the above needs to go. I have been offered a direct swap for my BLNR for a blue dial 116622 (2014) or I pay £1000 on top for a 2016 rhodium dial (love it!) Or I've been offered £8500 cash for the Daytona or money and the yachtmaster. Blue dial 116622 is £6300 and rhodium £7300. a) which should I change or should I not? b) why is the yachtmaster unloved compared to the others? I am most tempted by the BLNR option as I know it's a hot watch right now but 8 months back I could have bought one at a discount (grey not AD) Why I'm tempted by the Daytona option is because I know the Daytona is now discontinued but it's still pretty common and I bought mine 2 years ago for £6500. Is the Daytona suddenly so hot again because of the 116500? (The 116500 black dial will be added to my watches as soon as my AD gets one in) I personally think the value of the 116520 has reached its peak for now but correct me if you think I'm wrong. I really like the Yachtmaster.....! Thank you all

7 December 2016, 03:12 AM	#5
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	Swap the Daytona for the rhodium YM and £1,200. You've said you're going to buy a ceramic daytona anyway so why have 2? That way you'll end up with a Sub, a GMT11, a YM and a Daytona. Sounds like a good mix ps - The daytona cost you £6,500, you're selling it for £8,500 and getting £1,200 cash In other words if you swap the Daytona for the YM and cash the YM has cost you a net £3,300. __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

7 December 2016, 03:19 AM	#6
Pacheco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Watch: DD40,DJ41,YM Blue Posts: 984	Definitely get the YM, great color to add to the collection. And it's incredibly comfortable!! If the Daytona is a black dial also pick your favorite between BLNR and Daytona and swap one of them. That's my .02, the YM has been a pleasure to own. Attached Images __________________ What's life without a complication!

7 December 2016, 02:23 AM	#2
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Wouldn't be a swap I'd do but if you like the YM go for it. The BLNR in my opinion is a keeper.

7 December 2016, 02:57 AM	#4
Castiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jim Location: California Posts: 432	Let me be the contrarian here and say keep the Daytona. But as long as you get what you are jonesing for, there's really no wrong choice since both watches that you currently have are "keepers" in my book.

7 December 2016, 06:21 PM	#7
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Thanks to all. The ceramic Daytona I'm getting is a black dial. I think I agree with devil dog... to have a sub, gmt, Daytona and ym will be nice. And when I think about it for some reason my Daytona gets least worn.

7 December 2016, 06:54 PM	#8
GMTMasterDallas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 166	Never give up a steel Daytona. I don't care what your opinion is of it, in 50 years (for all we know) it could skyrocket for no real reason. Keep the BLNR. You've got a great collection so far. Don't give up either.

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