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stlinking · 4 September 2018, 12:54 AM

I am contemplating to go grey on one of the watches given the long or almost eternal wait list.

I love both the black ceramic Daytona and SS Pepsi equally and thinking which of these is a more prudent choice assuming the price of grey may start stop escalating as demand and supply moves towards equilibrium.

tyler1980 · 4 September 2018, 12:56 AM

neither are going to be easy to get for the foreseeable future so just get which one you like best.

123Blueface · 4 September 2018, 12:57 AM

Wild guess, Pepsi will calm down eventually, specially as newer references are released.
Perhaps will still command a premium as the BLNR does today but nothing like double the price as it currently is.
Daytona C doesn’t look like it will drop any time soon, specially with low production numbers,
If you like the Daytona C, that would be my choice over the two, if intending on going via Grey.

beshannon · 4 September 2018, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stlinking

Ithinking which of these is a more prudent choice

Depends on whether you want a chronograph or a GMT watch.

Simple.

tjbender · 4 September 2018, 01:04 AM

Think the Daytona is the safer bet if pitching on the grey market. Mark up is less on the Daytona, the Daytona will continue to be the flagship ss Rolex (thus tighter supply) and I can’t see the Pepsi trading for $18k in one years time

Danny83 · 4 September 2018, 01:07 AM

I say the Daytona ...might as well

HL65 · 4 September 2018, 01:18 AM

I would buy whichever of the two I preferred the most.

Verdi · 4 September 2018, 01:20 AM

Pepsi for the date and gmt functions...

Bxtek · 4 September 2018, 01:34 AM

I'm on board with others who suggest getting the one that you like most. I personally would have a lot of trouble deciding. I love the look of both watches, but love the look of the Daytona C with the white dial more. However, the Pepsi would be of more use to me with GMT and date features. Get both and the problem is solved! Lol! Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but good luck in whichever model you decide on.

soran · 4 September 2018, 01:45 AM

I think the Daytona will hold the value better in the long run

liverpool23 · 4 September 2018, 01:49 AM

Daytona !!

antoflo · 4 September 2018, 02:10 AM

daytona !

glamorama · 4 September 2018, 02:18 AM

Daytona provided you only ask about value. There is no way the premium for Pepsi will sustain at these levels at the same price of Daytona.

Ravager135 · 4 September 2018, 02:22 AM

Obviously buy what you like. I think the Daytona in steel will always remain more exclusive even if the BLRO is the hot piece to get right now. What does the rest of your collection look like? Either one is a great one and only Rolex and both are versatile. If you just want my stupid vote: BLRO...

Roger Lococco · 4 September 2018, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

I would buy whichever of the two I preferred the most.

Exactly

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CoveWatch · 4 September 2018, 02:29 AM

Love both, although I prefer the Daytona and own it and am not yet an owner of the Pepsi so I may be biased

ALF61 · 4 September 2018, 02:31 AM

Pepsi has more demand, but buy what you like best.

Stevec14 · 4 September 2018, 02:49 AM

Either. They are both fantastic. Depends what you want. Me personally. I vote Daytona

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myc ritz · 4 September 2018, 02:51 AM

Daytona. IMO it is more comfortable and will always be in high demand. Pepsi is amazing, but VERY similar watches 116710LN and 116710BLNR can be had for MUCH less.

HL65 · 4 September 2018, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by myc ritz

Daytona. IMO it is more comfortable and will always be in high demand. Pepsi is amazing, but VERY similar watches 116710LN and 116710BLNR can be had for MUCH less.

I actually own both and find the 126710 more comfortable than 116500 because of the jubilee. It is the most comfortable Rolex bracelet IMHO.

Deep18 · 4 September 2018, 03:27 AM

Between those two, Daytona.

WJGESQ · 4 September 2018, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stlinking

I am contemplating to go grey on one of the watches given the long or almost eternal wait list.

I love both the black ceramic Daytona and SS Pepsi equally and thinking which of these is a more prudent choice assuming the price of grey may start stop escalating as demand and supply moves towards equilibrium.

SS Pepsi.

Assuming you live that long.

Robbyman · 4 September 2018, 04:06 AM

I’ve got both.

Wearing the Pepsi now and i’d choose the Pepsi all day long.

Old Geezer · 4 September 2018, 07:00 AM

If you have decided to pay the marked up price, I’d go with the Daytona C. I feel like there will be more iterations of GMTs than there will be Daytonas but no one really knows.

sensui · 4 September 2018, 07:02 AM

I know what I'd pick myself.....guess it depends on which you like more. If I had to guess on value retention, I'd say the Daytona will stick it out far longer with a large premium versus the GMT.

GSBC · 4 September 2018, 07:31 AM

Let’s be real...Daytona.
I have the white dial Daytona and Pepsi. I love both, but the 116500 LN more.
Based on your criteria, the answer is simple.

101031-28 · 4 September 2018, 07:34 AM

The Daytona SS has a 30 plus history of being harder to get and is also produced in smaller quantities. GMT SS (and Subs) was never an issue prior to this past year or two.
Personally, I would buy the Daytona C since I can't envision the BLRO SS remaining in the 18-19K indefinitely.

watchmework · 4 September 2018, 08:08 AM

If it were a one and only then Pepsi, if part of a collection then the Daytona.

amilch · 4 September 2018, 08:14 AM

Daytona no doubt.

travisb · 4 September 2018, 08:30 AM

Buy what you like best.
The Daytona will always be well above retail even if it settles a little.
The BLRO I think will eventually (no time soon) settle down a bit.
That said, the BLRO wins out for me.

4 September 2018, 12:54 AM	#1
stlinking "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 25	Daytona C or SS Pepsi I am contemplating to go grey on one of the watches given the long or almost eternal wait list. I love both the black ceramic Daytona and SS Pepsi equally and thinking which of these is a more prudent choice assuming the price of grey may start stop escalating as demand and supply moves towards equilibrium.

4 September 2018, 12:56 AM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	neither are going to be easy to get for the foreseeable future so just get which one you like best. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

4 September 2018, 01:18 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	I would buy whichever of the two I preferred the most. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 September 2018, 01:20 AM	#8
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Pepsi for the date and gmt functions... __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

4 September 2018, 07:34 AM	#27
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	The Daytona SS has a 30 plus history of being harder to get and is also produced in smaller quantities. GMT SS (and Subs) was never an issue prior to this past year or two. Personally, I would buy the Daytona C since I can't envision the BLRO SS remaining in the 18-19K indefinitely. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

4 September 2018, 12:57 AM	#3
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Wild guess, Pepsi will calm down eventually, specially as newer references are released. Perhaps will still command a premium as the BLNR does today but nothing like double the price as it currently is. Daytona C doesn’t look like it will drop any time soon, specially with low production numbers, If you like the Daytona C, that would be my choice over the two, if intending on going via Grey.

4 September 2018, 01:04 AM	#5
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	Think the Daytona is the safer bet if pitching on the grey market. Mark up is less on the Daytona, the Daytona will continue to be the flagship ss Rolex (thus tighter supply) and I can’t see the Pepsi trading for $18k in one years time

4 September 2018, 01:07 AM	#6
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I say the Daytona ...might as well

4 September 2018, 01:34 AM	#9
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	I'm on board with others who suggest getting the one that you like most. I personally would have a lot of trouble deciding. I love the look of both watches, but love the look of the Daytona C with the white dial more. However, the Pepsi would be of more use to me with GMT and date features. Get both and the problem is solved! Lol! Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but good luck in whichever model you decide on.

4 September 2018, 01:45 AM	#10
soran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: wait list Watch: Daytona Posts: 551	I think the Daytona will hold the value better in the long run

4 September 2018, 01:49 AM	#11
liverpool23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: uk Posts: 105	Daytona !!

4 September 2018, 02:10 AM	#12
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	daytona !

4 September 2018, 02:18 AM	#13
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Daytona provided you only ask about value. There is no way the premium for Pepsi will sustain at these levels at the same price of Daytona.

4 September 2018, 02:22 AM	#14
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Obviously buy what you like. I think the Daytona in steel will always remain more exclusive even if the BLRO is the hot piece to get right now. What does the rest of your collection look like? Either one is a great one and only Rolex and both are versatile. If you just want my stupid vote: BLRO...

4 September 2018, 02:29 AM	#16
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Love both, although I prefer the Daytona and own it and am not yet an owner of the Pepsi so I may be biased

4 September 2018, 02:31 AM	#17
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	Pepsi has more demand, but buy what you like best.

4 September 2018, 02:49 AM	#18
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,483	Either. They are both fantastic. Depends what you want. Me personally. I vote Daytona Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 September 2018, 02:51 AM	#19
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	Daytona. IMO it is more comfortable and will always be in high demand. Pepsi is amazing, but VERY similar watches 116710LN and 116710BLNR can be had for MUCH less.

4 September 2018, 03:27 AM	#21
Deep18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: SD43 Posts: 545	Between those two, Daytona.

4 September 2018, 04:06 AM	#23
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	I’ve got both. Wearing the Pepsi now and i’d choose the Pepsi all day long.

4 September 2018, 07:00 AM	#24
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,282	If you have decided to pay the marked up price, I’d go with the Daytona C. I feel like there will be more iterations of GMTs than there will be Daytonas but no one really knows.

4 September 2018, 07:02 AM	#25
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	I know what I'd pick myself.....guess it depends on which you like more. If I had to guess on value retention, I'd say the Daytona will stick it out far longer with a large premium versus the GMT.

4 September 2018, 07:31 AM	#26
GSBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Posts: 329	Let’s be real...Daytona. I have the white dial Daytona and Pepsi. I love both, but the 116500 LN more. Based on your criteria, the answer is simple.

4 September 2018, 08:08 AM	#28
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	If it were a one and only then Pepsi, if part of a collection then the Daytona.

4 September 2018, 08:14 AM	#29
amilch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Palm Springs CA Posts: 374	Daytona no doubt.

4 September 2018, 08:30 AM	#30
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Buy what you like best. The Daytona will always be well above retail even if it settles a little. The BLRO I think will eventually (no time soon) settle down a bit. That said, the BLRO wins out for me.

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