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sandy007robb · 9 November 2008, 01:13 AM

I would really like a white face Daytona and have been considering selling my Sub date to fund the purchase. I really love my Sub but in my eyes the Daytona is the ultimate Rolex and it would be the watch I had for life. My only worry is whether I would regret selling my Sub in the future. Any advice?

I bought the Sub for £2300 in 2003. It has been serviced this year and comes with all paperwork. How much do you think this would be worth?

All advice appreciated.

astcell · 9 November 2008, 01:59 AM

How about you get the Daytona and then sell the sub? You may want to keep them both.

Tools · 9 November 2008, 02:05 AM

You should get your money back on the Sub...maybe a bit less.. Depends on your area/market.

But that is a drop in the bucket for a Daytona..

I wouldn't do it because I've never sold any Rolex I've had. But I could see that if you are a one watch person...it might make sense.

astcell · 9 November 2008, 02:21 AM

I sold my first Rolex that I got in 1988. Sold it in 1992 and have always missed it!

14060m · 9 November 2008, 02:23 AM

Don't do it, you will regret it

PiTT · 9 November 2008, 02:24 AM

I wouldn't sell the Sub..

Randy · 9 November 2008, 02:27 AM

I just sold my SS sub to an AD that offered 3400.00 for it towards a SS Daytona. I do miss the sub, but I can purchase new sub or wait for new improved SS sub.

Texsubmariner · 9 November 2008, 03:50 AM

If you need the date feature, then you might miss your sub. Also, the sub is probably the most iconic Rolex. I would not do it.

JJ Irani · 9 November 2008, 03:52 AM

I wouldn't do it. The SS Sub-date is still the most iconic Rolex out there!!

082013 · 9 November 2008, 04:10 AM

Expect back what you paid for it, but then expect to put the best part of £4-£5K towards a Daytona if you go grey market.

SPORTSFAN · 9 November 2008, 04:33 AM

Hi,

I too have had a SS Sub since 2004,in 2005 I ordered a black face Daytona after 6 months I got the call and picked it up................2 days later I sold it.
The watch just did not do anything for me at all

I now have a GMT IIC and a GMT II pepsi but the Sub still gets most wrist time by far.....

So your call, but I would not let the Sub go without being certain about the Daytona.

Regards Mike.

sandy007robb · 9 November 2008, 05:25 AM

Thanks for all the advice. My gut instinct was not to sell and after reading your comments I will hang on to it. It just means a bit of a longer wait before I can get my Daytona.

SLS · 9 November 2008, 05:27 AM

Do what you want to do, just because we are saying don't do it, does not mean you shouldn't. Buy the watch you want!
~Scott

toph · 9 November 2008, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

Do what you want to do, just because we are saying don't do it, does not mean you shouldn't. Buy the watch you want!
~Scott

thats my advice too.

you should get roughly the same as you paid for the sub and you can get a datona for £6- £6500 Brand new roughly.

Quicksilver · 9 November 2008, 05:49 AM

Follow your instincts. We are all different. I love my Sub and don't have much love for the Daytona so I would not sell. If you find yourself realy hankering after the Daytona and if keeping the Sub and getting a Daytona is not an option - then sell.

I would give it some time before making a decision. Time puts things in perspective. Good luck.

Z-Sub · 9 November 2008, 05:53 AM

keep it and you'll like the variety and the date function

GoldenBear · 9 November 2008, 05:54 AM

I don't think you ever want to sell your 1st Rolex. I know mine, also a Submariner, was special and I think I will always keep it, no matter how many more I get. My second watch was a TT Blue sub (My grail watch, The best watch ever!). I am so glad I have both.

Nakow · 9 November 2008, 06:39 AM

I would never sell my SS Sub date !

davidwatts · 9 November 2008, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I wouldn't do it. The SS Sub-date is still the most iconic Rolex out there!!

Hypocrite

I thought you were a serial-flipper?

JJ's right though - I'd really miss my sub bet you would too

BlackpoolRolexCoaste · 9 November 2008, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14060m

Don't do it, you will regret it

Been there.

Done that.

Won't do it again!

marke · 9 November 2008, 07:46 AM

right decision, keep it and wiat for the right time to get your daytona...

marke

Andad · 9 November 2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidwatts

Hypocrite

I thought you were a serial-flipper?

JJ's right though - I'd really miss my sub bet you would too

Julian,Sea Dweller · 9 November 2008, 04:16 PM

Your answer is in your question-Indecision!
Only do it when your are sure!!
Ask yourself do i get rid of my Sub +4k!

Dubai · 9 November 2008, 04:18 PM

Get the Daytona and later on you can buy a new sub if really want to !

SS Oyster · 9 November 2008, 04:39 PM

Up to you, but I'd keep the sub date since at least you'll have one Rolex while you save for the Daytona. If you sell the sub date, you'll have nothing as you save up for the additional cash you'll need for the Cosmograph.

yannis · 9 November 2008, 05:30 PM

I wouldn't do it! But then again Daytonas are not my cup of tea! I would rather own both a Sub and a GMT rather than one Daytona!

Trurolexer · 9 November 2008, 06:23 PM

Sell it, if you really need the money for buy a Daytona.

adr · 10 November 2008, 02:17 AM

I learned my lesson. I will never sell my Rolexes.
It's meant for me to enjoy & pass on to my kids later.
Therefore I will not buy any Rolex that I can's afford & ended up flipping it.

tphan · 10 November 2008, 02:25 AM

I would sell the subdate if that is the only way to get the daytona.

If not keep it.

I am glad didn't sell mine. No matter how much I adored the Daytona(s), I always find time wearing the subdate.

akhamdani · 10 November 2008, 04:13 AM

Buy the rolex you want.Go a head

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9 November 2008, 01:13 AM	#1
sandy007robb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: scotland Posts: 39	Should I sell my Submariner? I would really like a white face Daytona and have been considering selling my Sub date to fund the purchase. I really love my Sub but in my eyes the Daytona is the ultimate Rolex and it would be the watch I had for life. My only worry is whether I would regret selling my Sub in the future. Any advice? I bought the Sub for £2300 in 2003. It has been serviced this year and comes with all paperwork. How much do you think this would be worth? All advice appreciated.

9 November 2008, 01:59 AM	#2
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	How about you get the Daytona and then sell the sub? You may want to keep them both. __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

9 November 2008, 02:05 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	You should get your money back on the Sub...maybe a bit less.. Depends on your area/market. But that is a drop in the bucket for a Daytona.. I wouldn't do it because I've never sold any Rolex I've had. But I could see that if you are a one watch person...it might make sense. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 November 2008, 02:21 AM	#4
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I sold my first Rolex that I got in 1988. Sold it in 1992 and have always missed it! __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

9 November 2008, 03:50 AM	#8
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	If you need the date feature, then you might miss your sub. Also, the sub is probably the most iconic Rolex. I would not do it. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

9 November 2008, 02:23 AM	#5
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Don't do it, you will regret it

9 November 2008, 02:24 AM	#6
PiTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Milano (Italy) Posts: 47	I wouldn't sell the Sub..

9 November 2008, 02:27 AM	#7
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	I just sold my SS sub to an AD that offered 3400.00 for it towards a SS Daytona. I do miss the sub, but I can purchase new sub or wait for new improved SS sub.

9 November 2008, 03:52 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I wouldn't do it. The SS Sub-date is still the most iconic Rolex out there!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 November 2008, 04:10 AM	#10
082013 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 689	Expect back what you paid for it, but then expect to put the best part of £4-£5K towards a Daytona if you go grey market.

9 November 2008, 04:33 AM	#11
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	Hi, I too have had a SS Sub since 2004,in 2005 I ordered a black face Daytona after 6 months I got the call and picked it up................2 days later I sold it. The watch just did not do anything for me at all I now have a GMT IIC and a GMT II pepsi but the Sub still gets most wrist time by far..... So your call, but I would not let the Sub go without being certain about the Daytona. Regards Mike.

9 November 2008, 05:25 AM	#12
sandy007robb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: scotland Posts: 39	Thanks for all the advice. My gut instinct was not to sell and after reading your comments I will hang on to it. It just means a bit of a longer wait before I can get my Daytona.

9 November 2008, 05:27 AM	#13
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Do what you want to do, just because we are saying don't do it, does not mean you shouldn't. Buy the watch you want! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 November 2008, 05:49 AM	#15
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Follow your instincts. We are all different. I love my Sub and don't have much love for the Daytona so I would not sell. If you find yourself realy hankering after the Daytona and if keeping the Sub and getting a Daytona is not an option - then sell. I would give it some time before making a decision. Time puts things in perspective. Good luck. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

9 November 2008, 05:53 AM	#16
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	keep it and you'll like the variety and the date function __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

9 November 2008, 05:54 AM	#17
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I don't think you ever want to sell your 1st Rolex. I know mine, also a Submariner, was special and I think I will always keep it, no matter how many more I get. My second watch was a TT Blue sub (My grail watch, The best watch ever!). I am so glad I have both. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

9 November 2008, 06:39 AM	#18
Nakow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 16622 Posts: 536	I would never sell my SS Sub date !

9 November 2008, 07:46 AM	#21
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	right decision, keep it and wiat for the right time to get your daytona... marke

9 November 2008, 04:16 PM	#23
Julian,Sea Dweller Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Julian Location: London, England Watch: TOG/SD/SUB/LANGE 1 Posts: 180	Your answer is in your question-Indecision! Only do it when your are sure!! Ask yourself do i get rid of my Sub +4k!

9 November 2008, 04:18 PM	#24
Dubai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 232	Get the Daytona and later on you can buy a new sub if really want to ! __________________ Milgauss GV V-Serial SS Daytona Black-Dial M-Serial

9 November 2008, 04:39 PM	#25
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Up to you, but I'd keep the sub date since at least you'll have one Rolex while you save for the Daytona. If you sell the sub date, you'll have nothing as you save up for the additional cash you'll need for the Cosmograph.

9 November 2008, 05:30 PM	#26
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I wouldn't do it! But then again Daytonas are not my cup of tea! I would rather own both a Sub and a GMT rather than one Daytona! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

9 November 2008, 06:23 PM	#27
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Sell it, if you really need the money for buy a Daytona.

10 November 2008, 02:17 AM	#28
adr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 185	I learned my lesson. I will never sell my Rolexes. It's meant for me to enjoy & pass on to my kids later. Therefore I will not buy any Rolex that I can's afford & ended up flipping it.

10 November 2008, 02:25 AM	#29
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	I would sell the subdate if that is the only way to get the daytona. If not keep it. I am glad didn't sell mine. No matter how much I adored the Daytona(s), I always find time wearing the subdate.

10 November 2008, 04:13 AM	#30
akhamdani Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 500	Buy the rolex you want.Go a head.

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