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Old 12 January 2009, 05:43 AM   #1
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Unsure if i have made the right purchase

I have had my new bi metal daytona now for 3 weeks.How ever i have seen the new deepsea.I am unsure if i have made the right choice.Can not at present afford both as i have just bought a new car.Thinking ?.
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Old 12 January 2009, 05:47 AM   #2
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It of course depends.
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Old 12 January 2009, 05:48 AM   #3
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Old 12 January 2009, 05:50 AM   #4
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Hi Bryan, congrats on 2nd post. Mistake? IMHO TT watches do nothing for me so according to me it's not so much a mistake but more of "there's too many watches out there for me and only so much money available" situation. Should you now find the cash to buy a DSSD in a few weeks you'll see another timepiece shortly after that and want that also. It's the name of the game my man. I thought 1 watch would suffice but now have over 10!! Enjoy your TT in the meantime. BTW...the DSSD is super sweet!!!
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Old 12 January 2009, 05:57 AM   #5
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Deep Sea is a bewty but as Charliec says next week you will want another model
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Old 12 January 2009, 06:19 AM   #6
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but as Charliec says next week you will want another model
Ain't that the truth


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Old 12 January 2009, 06:29 AM   #7
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I don't think I would want the DSSD as a daily wearer, just not practical....too bulky & heavy IMO. The Daytona is much more comfortable, probably the most comfortable watch in my collection.
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Old 12 January 2009, 06:35 AM   #8
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Bryan you haven't made a mistake.
As the guys say, its just human nature to assume the grass is greener elsewhere. I bet that before you bought your watch you had spent countless hours trying to decide which one; and you bought it because it spoke to you. Just quieten your internal chatter and listen; can you still hear it.....
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Old 12 January 2009, 06:50 AM   #9
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Bryan you haven't made a mistake.
As the guys say, its just human nature to assume the grass is greener elsewhere. I bet that before you bought your watch you had spent countless hours trying to decide which one; and you bought it because it spoke to you. Just quieten your internal chatter and listen; can you still hear it.....
That's right, listen carefully, it's saying "forget food, forget the rent, forget clothes, BUY A WATCH DUMBASS" !!!!

Too damn addictive in my opinion !!

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Old 12 January 2009, 07:17 AM   #10
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Old 12 January 2009, 07:21 AM   #11
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Welcome along Bryan, enjoy the watch it is a class piece.
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Old 12 January 2009, 07:39 AM   #12
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yup, the car can go.

in all seriousness it's all in the mind. the ss daytona has been bugging me non stop when i first heard about it and i was banging my head for buying the TT version then i took some time out and realized i am a TT kind of guy i ended up buying the R16613 blue. come to think of it i just avoided one and bought another damn!

Try to avoid TRF. i am really sorry but this forum is of no help to people who needs help in saving money.
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Old 12 January 2009, 07:47 AM   #13
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I have had my new bi metal daytona now for 3 weeks.How ever i have seen the new deepsea.I am unsure if i have made the right choice.Can not at present afford both as i have just bought a new car.Thinking ?.
The TT Daytona is a far more versatile watch, sporty yet elegant. I think you should give the Daytona some "time" before making a change.
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Old 12 January 2009, 07:53 AM   #14
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I would like to just throw a wrench at your little problem. I would have bought the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms over both of them, especially if your into divers. If I was going to spend that much on one watch, that's the choice for me.
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Old 12 January 2009, 08:28 AM   #15
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Old 12 January 2009, 10:07 AM   #16
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hi bryan.
its really like that i think.we like this , we like that,we dont like this anymore and then we still like it later on...but you have a daytona in you now. whether its tt or a ss its still a daytona a significant watch for everybody.enjoy that first and get another that you like later on....
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Old 12 January 2009, 10:52 AM   #17
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Wear it for a year and then you'll be able to pick up a pre-loved SD for about 6k around that time.
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Old 12 January 2009, 10:54 AM   #18
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You may have a hard time getting rid of the TT Daytona.

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Old 12 January 2009, 11:06 AM   #19
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sorry wrong post.

anyway don't get rid of the TT daytona. if there is anything better than having a rolex is having two rolex. wait a bit that's all i can say

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Old 12 January 2009, 11:31 AM   #20
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I disagree somewhat with the posts that say, "Give it time...it will grow on you." I say somewhat, because I agree that maybe you should give it some time to see if your attitude changes...BUT...for me at least, if I don't INSTANTLY have a great feeling about a watch, then I've found the doubts don't go away in time but get much louder.

Every watch that I've purchased that I know I'll keep for the rest of my life have instantly jumped out at me and I've never had a second thought/regret. The two watches in my inventory that fall into this category: My Omega SMP Chrono and DSSD. I really like the looks of the Daytona, but I've never pulled the trigger because for me there has always been a little nagging voice in the back of my head saying, "It's just not you...a little too small & no date." I always felt if I pulled the trigger I might be writing an OP like yours.

I hope this isn't your situation, but based on your words, I fear this might be the case. Good luck figuring it out...and remember, in the end they are only watches...try not to let the ideas consume your thoughts (I've been there), causing you to miss out on the truly important things in life that obviously have nothing to do with any type of materialistic item. Cheers.
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Old 12 January 2009, 11:37 AM   #21
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Another T-Stall original to guide you through your current quagmire:

"If its got a coronet, its a safe bet"

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You may want to modify that slightly to :

"If its got a (real) coronet, its a safe bet"

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Old 12 January 2009, 11:43 AM   #22
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Nothing quite like a Daytona, enjoy!
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Old 12 January 2009, 11:55 AM   #23
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Another T-Stall original to guide you through your current quagmire:

"If its got a coronet, its a safe bet"

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Old 12 January 2009, 12:03 PM   #24
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Its no problem

I do the same thing all the time.

Keep that gorgeous daytona, and in 6 months to a year if you still want the SD, tade in the daytona and get the SD.

The great thing about rolex(esp. daytona) is they hold there value.

I bought a TT sub in Nov. I will prob. trade it in for a yacht master withing the next year.

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Old 12 January 2009, 12:05 PM   #25
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Between the two, I'd stay with the Daytona. The Deepsea is attractive but its size means it isn't for everyone; also, there was a recent thread in this forum about some quality issues associated with its bezel - seems that some TRF members found their Deepsea bezels could turn clockwise as well as anticlockwise. They got it fixed quickly but for US$9,000, I'd expect better.
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Umm it seems like the daytona didnt smile at you..it more of a smirk...I think you bought your daytona half hearted because of the fuss...most people love the daytona sometimes we just want to blend in but in reality thats not really what we want...If you want a DSSD sell you daytona...and buy the DSSD..i think that will feel you more better..
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Old 12 January 2009, 01:29 PM   #28
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are you willing to lose 40% of your purchase or would you just save enough for the next one. because if you try to get rid of that right now you will lose a lot of money.
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Old 12 January 2009, 09:31 PM   #29
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Old 12 January 2009, 09:33 PM   #30
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