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Shy · 3 October 2018, 10:18 PM

Hello.
I've been checking a few AD's and some brick and mortar grey dealers in the LA area and I know the deal. Don't want to pay over retail for a popular SS model but have been contemplating about going WG since I can probably get a deal on one of those (maybe 25k new?)
I'm a casual jeans and t shirt/polo guy 99% of the time but of course the president band on the daydate has always been the grail. But I'm thinking the smurf would probably match my low profile style better.
The last time I put on a watch was a Tag over 15 years ago lol. I really want the SS and can wait a few months if this drought might cease. Just wanted some opinions and thoughts from experts with experience. Thanks!

watchwatcher · 3 October 2018, 10:21 PM

Agree, the Smurf is awesome. But, if your grail has always been the DD/president band, then check out a WG DD as well.

Or just buy a nice steel watch from one of our trusteds. Small premium perhaps, but significantly less than buying a gold watch.

WatchOut4It · 3 October 2018, 10:27 PM

If I were in your shoes, I’d buy SS to start and get used to wearing a timepiece again before spending $25+k on a PM model. Some sports models are available through ADs with less wait (e.g., Explorer I) or from Greys with only a relatively small premium (e.g., GMT II LN or a standard Sub).

If I were on the market for PM in that price range I’d strongly consider the WG Daytona on OysterFlex. The Sub and GMT models in WG ARE also really nice. My style is similar to yours and I think sports models work better for everyday wear than a DD.

Good luck!

envuks · 3 October 2018, 10:32 PM

I agree with the post above. If you haven’t been wearing a watch for 15 years you may not like the weight and the heft of a gold. Starts with stainless or one of the daytonas on a strap

Shy · 3 October 2018, 11:00 PM

Thank you for the replies.
I know everyone says to get the watch that I really want a since its alot of money. The SS models I like best e.g. hulk/pepsi/daytona/skydweller seems like a wild goose chase at msrp at this point so I was thinking why not just spend a little more for a president/smurf before they start locking down the PM pricing discounts in the future? Something about the current Rolex supply is making me feel impulsive.

rmlovett1 · 3 October 2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Agree, the Smurf is awesome. But, if your grail has always been the DD/president band, then check out a WG DD as well.

Or just buy a nice steel watch from one of our trusteds. Small premium perhaps, but significantly less than buying a gold watch.

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ Great advice

Also add...the DD in WG is stellar dressing up or in jeans

jagwar.jim · 4 October 2018, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Shy

Something about the current Rolex supply is making me feel impulsive.

Then their strategy is working well!

jps3b · 4 October 2018, 02:26 AM

You will love the “Smurf”

That’s the money shot! Lol

R!$ · 4 October 2018, 03:03 AM

dont pay the gold price for a steel watch

jps3b · 4 October 2018, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarosh

That’s the money shot! Lol

Awww shucks

bradyb · 4 October 2018, 03:23 AM

Traded my SS Sub and GMT for both models in WG. Zero regrets!

Tonyfsu21 · 4 October 2018, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Shy

Thank you for the replies.
I know everyone says to get the watch that I really want a since its alot of money. The SS models I like best e.g. hulk/pepsi/daytona/skydweller seems like a wild goose chase at msrp at this point so I was thinking why not just spend a little more for a president/smurf before they start locking down the PM pricing discounts in the future? Something about the current Rolex supply is making me feel impulsive.

I’ve been in your shoes. I’m a shorts, flip flops kind of guy and I can tell you the most perfect fit for me was the Smurf. This watch is under the radar (which I love) and the weight reminds you that you are wearing something special. If you can swing it, don’t waste your time with the SS and go for the gold. I have had every modern day Sub C iteration both SS, PM and I can say the smurf is still my favorite. I now find that going from PM to SS is tough as the SS feels cheap in comparison.

Sarosh · 4 October 2018, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jps3b

Awww shucks

No shucks about it!!

If I could only ever have one for my entire life. Hands down, WG sub. No contest. It’s literally the bee’s knees!

Mephist · 4 October 2018, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Shy

I'm a casual jeans and t shirt/polo guy 99% of the time but of course the president band on the daydate has always been the grail.

One can easily wear a WG Day-Date with jeans and t shirt. If I where you and the DD is your grail I would not compromise with a smurf. Go straight for the Day-Date and slap that thing on and walk around with it for the next 15 years.

Likestheshiny · 4 October 2018, 05:12 AM

Smurf so pretty.

If it had the glossy dial of the two-tone, I'm not sure I could stop myself from buying one.

If Rolex wants to repeat its BLRO frenzy in a year or two when it's the sub's turn, a steel smurf would probably do it.

Showcall · 4 October 2018, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Agree, the Smurf is awesome. But, if your grail has always been the DD/president band, then check out a WG DD as well.

Or just buy a nice steel watch from one of our trusteds. Small premium perhaps, but significantly less than buying a gold watch.

WG DayDate have an Aura.. Great looking watch

nektar · 4 October 2018, 09:43 AM

If you can easily afford the WG get it. No question about that. For real.

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watchwatcher · 4 October 2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Showcall

WG DayDate have an Aura.. Great looking watch

Oh yes.

biscotti · 4 October 2018, 10:54 AM

Get the Smurf first at an AD and see if a SS magically appears. Don't see an end in sight for present drought....

imgook · 4 October 2018, 10:57 AM

WG Daytona on OF or Smurf would be nice.

3 October 2018, 10:18 PM	#1
Shy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: S.Cali Posts: 10	The search from SS to WG maybe Hello. I've been checking a few AD's and some brick and mortar grey dealers in the LA area and I know the deal. Don't want to pay over retail for a popular SS model but have been contemplating about going WG since I can probably get a deal on one of those (maybe 25k new?) I'm a casual jeans and t shirt/polo guy 99% of the time but of course the president band on the daydate has always been the grail. But I'm thinking the smurf would probably match my low profile style better. The last time I put on a watch was a Tag over 15 years ago lol. I really want the SS and can wait a few months if this drought might cease. Just wanted some opinions and thoughts from experts with experience. Thanks!

3 October 2018, 10:32 PM	#4
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	I agree with the post above. If you haven’t been wearing a watch for 15 years you may not like the weight and the heft of a gold. Starts with stainless or one of the daytonas on a strap __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

4 October 2018, 02:49 AM	#9
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	The 116619LB seems about right __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

4 October 2018, 03:23 AM	#13
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 979	Traded my SS Sub and GMT for both models in WG. Zero regrets! Attached Images

3 October 2018, 10:21 PM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Agree, the Smurf is awesome. But, if your grail has always been the DD/president band, then check out a WG DD as well. Or just buy a nice steel watch from one of our trusteds. Small premium perhaps, but significantly less than buying a gold watch.

3 October 2018, 10:27 PM	#3
WatchOut4It "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CONUS Posts: 727	If I were in your shoes, I’d buy SS to start and get used to wearing a timepiece again before spending $25+k on a PM model. Some sports models are available through ADs with less wait (e.g., Explorer I) or from Greys with only a relatively small premium (e.g., GMT II LN or a standard Sub). If I were on the market for PM in that price range I’d strongly consider the WG Daytona on OysterFlex. The Sub and GMT models in WG ARE also really nice. My style is similar to yours and I think sports models work better for everyday wear than a DD. Good luck!

3 October 2018, 11:00 PM	#5
Shy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: S.Cali Posts: 10	Thank you for the replies. I know everyone says to get the watch that I really want a since its alot of money. The SS models I like best e.g. hulk/pepsi/daytona/skydweller seems like a wild goose chase at msrp at this point so I was thinking why not just spend a little more for a president/smurf before they start locking down the PM pricing discounts in the future? Something about the current Rolex supply is making me feel impulsive.

4 October 2018, 02:26 AM	#8
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	You will love the “Smurf”

4 October 2018, 03:03 AM	#11
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	dont pay the gold price for a steel watch

4 October 2018, 05:12 AM	#17
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	Smurf so pretty. If it had the glossy dial of the two-tone, I'm not sure I could stop myself from buying one. If Rolex wants to repeat its BLRO frenzy in a year or two when it's the sub's turn, a steel smurf would probably do it.

4 October 2018, 09:43 AM	#19
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	If you can easily afford the WG get it. No question about that. For real. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2018, 10:54 AM	#21
biscotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Smurf Posts: 363	Get the Smurf first at an AD and see if a SS magically appears. Don't see an end in sight for present drought....

4 October 2018, 10:57 AM	#22
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	WG Daytona on OF or Smurf would be nice.

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