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artinshak · 17 February 2018, 02:03 PM

Hello everyone,

Would any of you pay 18K for the Daytona Steel 116500LN?
I'm tired of my AD's waiting list! By the way, I want to buy it from Certified Luxury Watches , and I appreciate if you guys can share your experience regarding this seller with me.

jonnyz1245 · 17 February 2018, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artinshak

Hello everyone,

Would any of you pay 18K for the Daytona Steel 116500LN?
I'm tired of my AD's waiting list! By the way, I want to buy it from Certified Luxury Watches , and I appreciate if you guys can share your experience regarding this seller with me.

No, but thats just me. Buy it if you want it that badly. I don't know anything about the company you named above but there are plenty of legit secondary sellers both here and on the web. Remember, buy the seller and not the watch and you'll be ok. Good luck!

Beelzy · 17 February 2018, 02:11 PM

Perish the thought!

wrxsti · 17 February 2018, 02:11 PM

buy from our trusted sellers like Davidsw

Eight · 17 February 2018, 02:14 PM

I’d buy another watch with the $5.5k premium you were gonna pay on the Daytona and keep waiting it out.

sgfortino · 17 February 2018, 02:22 PM

I did. With the uncertainty as to when one would actually be allocated to me I opted to buy a BNIB one on TRF. It really comes down to how much you like the watch and if certainty is worth the extra money to you.

DeeTee · 17 February 2018, 02:24 PM

It’s market value.
For white go for it, if black try to get 1k off.

Seaswirl · 17 February 2018, 02:26 PM

To each their own, but I wouldn’t pay the premium for one.

Toony · 17 February 2018, 02:27 PM

I’d wait. Lots of things to do with the extra $6k

Trek737 · 17 February 2018, 02:43 PM

It’s a tough call. The only answer is what works best for you. If it is the only watch you want and money is not the issue then have at it. But if there is a Patek or an AP or another watch with out a premium then go for it and come back when all the hype on the SS models is over with...

sensui · 17 February 2018, 02:58 PM

I'd save more and buy gold Daytonas...and yes I own the 116500 amongst other Daytonas.

meganfox17 · 17 February 2018, 03:06 PM

Do what you love and don't focus on money, life could be snuffed out at a flick of a thumb

SkyKing31 · 17 February 2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

No, but thats just me. Buy it if you want it that badly. I don't know anything about the company you named above but there are plenty of legit secondary sellers both here and on the web. Remember, buy the seller and not the watch and you'll be ok. Good luck!

NO .. paying 6k over retail ruins the experience

christopheran · 17 February 2018, 03:27 PM

I’m convinced I won’t be offered one at my AD unless I start dropping big money on PM models. When I went to pickup a BLNR the other day, I asked my salesman about getting on the “list” for a Daytona... expecting I’ll be ready to buy two or three years down the road. He basically said there’s no list, and sought after models go to their customers who buy 6+ watches a year. After hearing that I think I’d just pay the premium and get one from DavidSW if I REALLY wanted the watch... but after seeing a white Daytona in person, I’m not that impressed. Rather add a Lange One to my collection for that type of money. At $12,400 I’d buy one in a heartbeat, even if the market value wasn’t approaching $20k... but I agree paying 50% over MSRP would ruin the experience for me.

Reddy_Kilowatt · 17 February 2018, 03:32 PM

Not in a million years.

DoctorA · 17 February 2018, 03:37 PM

You will get all sort of responses depending on many variables. What the watch mean to people, how easy money comes to them, how they view luxury in life and what principles they like to stick to!

To me if the MSRP is 18k I would get it at a heart beat but knowing that someone is “scamming me” with 50% extra is what I refuse.
Others might disagree!

mml4 · 17 February 2018, 03:39 PM

I couldn't do that! It would ruin the entire experience.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 17 February 2018, 03:41 PM

No

al503 · 17 February 2018, 04:25 PM

Nope. Even if I made enough to where $5K wasn't that big a deal, I wouldn't give the seller the satisfaction.

mklam · 17 February 2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddy_Kilowatt

Not in a million years.

I bet in a million years, it'll worth more than 18k...

christopheran · 17 February 2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

You will get all sort of responses depending on many variables. What the watch mean to people, how easy money comes to them, how they view luxury in life and what principles they like to stick to!

To me if the MSRP is 18k I would get it at a heart beat but knowing that someone is “scamming me” with 50% extra is what I refuse.
Others might disagree!

I agree with this completely. I’d feel a lot better paying $18k for a Daytona if the MSRP was in fact $18k. The fact that a gray market seller is making $6k off of me ruins the experience. If no one was willing pay a $6k premium less of these Daytonas would make it to the gray market. I’d rather wait it out and try to get one from an AD, and spend that extra $6k on other watches.

TheWatchEnthusiast · 17 February 2018, 04:39 PM

i wouldn't pay that much of a premium for sure. Too much for my taste.
By the way Anthony and Chris from Certified Luxury Watches are great sellers. Anthony has sold me several Rolex watches in the past including a black dialed pre-ceramic Daytona at very competitive prices.Service and communication is great.

Joearch · 17 February 2018, 04:54 PM

I have a fair collection and would like to add a ceramic SS Daytona. But much above sticker i would regret the premium. Heck $12,400 is a big chunck to pay for very much the same watch that has a SS bezel. I would like to own a black face but jist make the damn thing more available

Rocket_Man · 17 February 2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by christopheran

I agree with this completely. I’d feel a lot better paying $18k for a Daytona if the MSRP was in fact $18k. The fact that a gray market seller is making $6k off of me ruins the experience. If no one was willing pay a $6k premium less of these Daytonas would make it to the gray market. I’d rather wait it out and try to get one from an AD, and spend that extra $6k on other watches.

I don't think grey market sellers are making as much off these watches as people think. Grey's are not getting these watches at MSRP. These watches find their way to grey market sellers because the owners (private or ADs) know they can get over MSRP for them. Probably the people making the most off these Daytonas are the ADs that sell them (at a markup over MSRP I'm sure) to grey marketers. The AD's only paid ~60% of the MSRP in the first place. Each of these they sell into the gray market they are making bank, and probably moving some slow sellers in the same deal.

Rocket_Man · 17 February 2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by artinshak

Hello everyone,

Would any of you pay 18K for the Daytona Steel 116500LN?
I'm tired of my AD's waiting list! By the way, I want to buy it from Certified Luxury Watches , and I appreciate if you guys can share your experience regarding this seller with me.

Many have. For some the money is not as valuable as the watch. That is why we buy things in the first place, because it 'is worth it to them.' But for most of us $18K for a $12.4K watch is not worth it. There are people on this forum with watch collections worth more than my house. To them it is a no-brainer to get the watch you want tomorrow.

Brian Page · 17 February 2018, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artinshak

Hello everyone,

Would any of you pay 18K for the Daytona Steel 116500LN?
I'm tired of my AD's waiting list! By the way, I want to buy it from Certified Luxury Watches , and I appreciate if you guys can share your experience regarding this seller with me.

PM me - have some thoughts on the matter... -

SamP · 17 February 2018, 05:40 PM

Greetings from the UK.
Let me take you back to when you were a child and you wanted to open your Christmas presents a day early.
Did your parents let you? Or did you have to wait with eager anticipation for Christmas morning?
Do you remember the feeling you had whilst waiting on tenterhooks?
Well now you’ve grown up, I hope you bring 5his lesson to your kids, or kids to be.
Moral is, enjoy the wait. Bask in the glory of beating Rolex at their own game.
Regards

Jcy90 · 17 February 2018, 05:51 PM

If you want it now & have the $$ on deck then go for it. You live once. If you're stretching yourself for the extra premium, then wait patiently.

joli160 · 17 February 2018, 06:03 PM

Why wait for an undefined period of time ?
Buy it now, but look around on TRF for alternative trusted sellers.

dadonn2 · 17 February 2018, 06:19 PM

I don't feel like a seller is scamming anyone any more than they would be by charging more than retail for a vintage watch. The going rate is the going rate. Arguably, Rolex is scamming everyone by withholding production and allocation, bolstering the price. That said, I do find it annoying and wouldn't pay the premium for a watch. Plus, once you make it up to 18k, you're getting PM model range which would interest me more.

17 February 2018, 02:03 PM	#1
artinshak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 38	Paying 18K for Daytona Steel 116500LN Hello everyone, Would any of you pay 18K for the Daytona Steel 116500LN? I'm tired of my AD's waiting list! By the way, I want to buy it from Certified Luxury Watches , and I appreciate if you guys can share your experience regarding this seller with me.

17 February 2018, 02:11 PM	#4
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	buy from our trusted sellers like Davidsw __________________ PP Geneva

17 February 2018, 02:43 PM	#10
Trek737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 397	It’s a tough call. The only answer is what works best for you. If it is the only watch you want and money is not the issue then have at it. But if there is a Patek or an AP or another watch with out a premium then go for it and come back when all the hype on the SS models is over with... __________________ 116610LN 116613LB 326933 SkyD TT Blk Dial 116660 DeepBlue Wife: 116231 DJ Black MOP set w Diamonds 178384 DJ White MOP set w Diamonds

17 February 2018, 03:37 PM	#16
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	You will get all sort of responses depending on many variables. What the watch mean to people, how easy money comes to them, how they view luxury in life and what principles they like to stick to! To me if the MSRP is 18k I would get it at a heart beat but knowing that someone is “scamming me” with 50% extra is what I refuse. Others might disagree! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

17 February 2018, 06:03 PM	#29
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Why wait for an undefined period of time ? Buy it now, but look around on TRF for alternative trusted sellers. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 February 2018, 02:11 PM	#3
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Perish the thought!

17 February 2018, 02:14 PM	#5
Eight "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Rick Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13	I’d buy another watch with the $5.5k premium you were gonna pay on the Daytona and keep waiting it out.

17 February 2018, 02:22 PM	#6
sgfortino "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: Nerd Posts: 807	I did. With the uncertainty as to when one would actually be allocated to me I opted to buy a BNIB one on TRF. It really comes down to how much you like the watch and if certainty is worth the extra money to you.

17 February 2018, 02:24 PM	#7
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	It’s market value. For white go for it, if black try to get 1k off.

17 February 2018, 02:26 PM	#8
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	To each their own, but I wouldn’t pay the premium for one.

17 February 2018, 02:27 PM	#9
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,873	I’d wait. Lots of things to do with the extra $6k

17 February 2018, 02:58 PM	#11
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	I'd save more and buy gold Daytonas...and yes I own the 116500 amongst other Daytonas.

17 February 2018, 03:06 PM	#12
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Do what you love and don't focus on money, life could be snuffed out at a flick of a thumb

17 February 2018, 03:27 PM	#14
christopheran "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Mullica Hill, NJ Watch: AP RO Diver Posts: 389	I’m convinced I won’t be offered one at my AD unless I start dropping big money on PM models. When I went to pickup a BLNR the other day, I asked my salesman about getting on the “list” for a Daytona... expecting I’ll be ready to buy two or three years down the road. He basically said there’s no list, and sought after models go to their customers who buy 6+ watches a year. After hearing that I think I’d just pay the premium and get one from DavidSW if I REALLY wanted the watch... but after seeing a white Daytona in person, I’m not that impressed. Rather add a Lange One to my collection for that type of money. At $12,400 I’d buy one in a heartbeat, even if the market value wasn’t approaching $20k... but I agree paying 50% over MSRP would ruin the experience for me.

17 February 2018, 03:32 PM	#15
Reddy_Kilowatt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NW USA Watch: 16220 & 216570 Posts: 392	Not in a million years.

17 February 2018, 03:39 PM	#17
mml4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 451	I couldn't do that! It would ruin the entire experience.

17 February 2018, 03:41 PM	#18
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	No

17 February 2018, 04:25 PM	#19
al503 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Watch: DD40, SD43 Posts: 370	Nope. Even if I made enough to where $5K wasn't that big a deal, I wouldn't give the seller the satisfaction.

17 February 2018, 04:39 PM	#22
TheWatchEnthusiast 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: John Location: US Watch: 116610LV,SD43,BLNR Posts: 488	i wouldn't pay that much of a premium for sure. Too much for my taste. By the way Anthony and Chris from Certified Luxury Watches are great sellers. Anthony has sold me several Rolex watches in the past including a black dialed pre-ceramic Daytona at very competitive prices.Service and communication is great.

17 February 2018, 04:54 PM	#23
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	I have a fair collection and would like to add a ceramic SS Daytona. But much above sticker i would regret the premium. Heck $12,400 is a big chunck to pay for very much the same watch that has a SS bezel. I would like to own a black face but jist make the damn thing more available

17 February 2018, 05:40 PM	#27
SamP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: London Watch: 1680/8 & '88 16528 Posts: 723	Greetings from the UK. Let me take you back to when you were a child and you wanted to open your Christmas presents a day early. Did your parents let you? Or did you have to wait with eager anticipation for Christmas morning? Do you remember the feeling you had whilst waiting on tenterhooks? Well now you’ve grown up, I hope you bring 5his lesson to your kids, or kids to be. Moral is, enjoy the wait. Bask in the glory of beating Rolex at their own game. Regards

17 February 2018, 05:51 PM	#28
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	If you want it now & have the $$ on deck then go for it. You live once. If you're stretching yourself for the extra premium, then wait patiently.

17 February 2018, 06:19 PM	#30
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	I don't feel like a seller is scamming anyone any more than they would be by charging more than retail for a vintage watch. The going rate is the going rate. Arguably, Rolex is scamming everyone by withholding production and allocation, bolstering the price. That said, I do find it annoying and wouldn't pay the premium for a watch. Plus, once you make it up to 18k, you're getting PM model range which would interest me more.

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