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Chuck · 10 November 2018, 09:15 AM

Unlike all the avid collectors on here, I only have 1 watch - a white faced 116520 that I have purchased from an AD and worn for around 9 years. I've been thinking about selling it and buying the current iteration of my favourite watch - the Submariner.

- Can anyone recommend the simplest and easiest way to sell the watch?

- Would it be easier to service / polish the watch at RSC before selling (the watch has never been serviced or polished )?

- Is it really difficult to buy a Submariner-C from an AD nowadays? Seems like they were everywhere w/ discount when I was looking (but that was many years ago).

Any comments or advice is appreciated. Thanks~

tanask211 · 10 November 2018, 09:55 AM

I will keep the 116520 as i m sure it will appreciate more as SS Daytona is no longer in production. The SS sports model are too hot now therefore unless u willing to pay extra dollars via grey else its rather hard to pick up from AD.

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denmanproject · 10 November 2018, 10:13 AM

Yes subs are tough to find but not impossible, I would go get your name on a list at an AD (or a few) and list your Daytona here and on CWC, it should go quick if priced well. Keep the deal within Canada if possible, makes things much easier

SLS · 10 November 2018, 10:28 AM

Reach out to some Trusted Sellers and see what you get offered.

YoyoGift8 · 10 November 2018, 11:18 AM

Simplest & easiest way is to trade your Daytona to a Trusted Seller here. With current market value of the 116520 you will probably get some money back. If it was me though I will try to keep the Daytona & get the Sub-C.

nikesupremedunk · 10 November 2018, 11:21 AM

I would not sell that Daytona for a sub. But if you really want to, I will trade you my sub + cash!

Soarer · 10 November 2018, 11:33 AM

Same advise. I will keep the SS Daytona no matter what.

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JacksonStone · 10 November 2018, 11:45 AM

If I were purchasing a daily-wearer watch, I'd choose a Sub over a Daytona any day of the week. But if I already owned a Daytona, I don't know that I'd consider a Sub a worthy trade. These days, I'm also in favor of adding to the collection, rather than "cannibalizing" it - even if the additions are few and far between.

But if you are convinced you want to do the trade, as others have said the easiest way is to offer it in trade to a trusted seller or reputable pre-owned dealer. You won't get quite as much for it as you would selling it privately, but you avoid the headaches and risks. As for getting your hands on a Sub, it depends on how quickly you want it. If you want the best purchase price and are willing to get on a list and wait, buy from an AD and simply sell the Daytona for cash to a dealer. If you just want to be done, then do the trade with a dealer who has one in stock and pay the premium.

dkg1616 · 10 November 2018, 01:50 PM

If you get it serviced I’ll trade you my 6 month old SubC date no problem, heck, if you are in Toronto area I’ll even drive to you and buy lunch

kingSubTT · 10 November 2018, 01:56 PM

It’s a downgrade.

Chuck · 12 November 2018, 08:09 AM

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll hold on to the Daytona and look for a Sub.

1665fan · 12 November 2018, 09:02 AM

Keep Daytona find lightly used complete sub....

subprimero · 12 November 2018, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck

Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll hold on to the Daytona and look for a Sub.

Great choice! They will make a beautiful pair.

Chuck · 12 November 2018, 10:55 AM

TRF has the best members and advice~ =)

JacksonStone · 12 November 2018, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck

TRF has the best members and advice~ =)

Considering that we manage to cover every conceivable option on every possible topic, some of us are bound to be right sometimes.

macrowatch · 13 November 2018, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Considering that we manage to cover every conceivable option on every possible topic, some of us are bound to be right sometimes.

THIS! What a great answer.

I think in this specific case, I would rather add to the collection. Or maybe a more useful way to frame the question, if in 30 years time the value of the 116520 was worth what you see the older versions of Daytona's now, would you have preferred to spend $8.5k of insurance to prevent yourself from feeling bad about it?

jenson · 13 November 2018, 07:20 AM

I personally would keep the Daytona and figure out making a move for the Sub.

10 November 2018, 09:15 AM	#1
Chuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: 116520 Posts: 41	Advice - Trading 116520 for a 116610LN Unlike all the avid collectors on here, I only have 1 watch - a white faced 116520 that I have purchased from an AD and worn for around 9 years. I've been thinking about selling it and buying the current iteration of my favourite watch - the Submariner. - Can anyone recommend the simplest and easiest way to sell the watch? - Would it be easier to service / polish the watch at RSC before selling (the watch has never been serviced or polished )? - Is it really difficult to buy a Submariner-C from an AD nowadays? Seems like they were everywhere w/ discount when I was looking (but that was many years ago). Any comments or advice is appreciated. Thanks~

10 November 2018, 10:28 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Reach out to some Trusted Sellers and see what you get offered. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

10 November 2018, 11:21 AM	#6
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I would not sell that Daytona for a sub. But if you really want to, I will trade you my sub + cash! __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

10 November 2018, 11:33 AM	#7
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	Same advise. I will keep the SS Daytona no matter what. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

10 November 2018, 01:56 PM	#10
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	It’s a downgrade. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

10 November 2018, 09:55 AM	#2
tanask211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 318	I will keep the 116520 as i m sure it will appreciate more as SS Daytona is no longer in production. The SS sports model are too hot now therefore unless u willing to pay extra dollars via grey else its rather hard to pick up from AD. Sent from my SM-A910F using Tapatalk

10 November 2018, 10:13 AM	#3
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Yes subs are tough to find but not impossible, I would go get your name on a list at an AD (or a few) and list your Daytona here and on CWC, it should go quick if priced well. Keep the deal within Canada if possible, makes things much easier

10 November 2018, 11:18 AM	#5
YoyoGift8 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MNL/Henderson NV Watch: Rolex Posts: 976	Simplest & easiest way is to trade your Daytona to a Trusted Seller here. With current market value of the 116520 you will probably get some money back. If it was me though I will try to keep the Daytona & get the Sub-C.

10 November 2018, 11:45 AM	#8
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	If I were purchasing a daily-wearer watch, I'd choose a Sub over a Daytona any day of the week. But if I already owned a Daytona, I don't know that I'd consider a Sub a worthy trade. These days, I'm also in favor of adding to the collection, rather than "cannibalizing" it - even if the additions are few and far between. But if you are convinced you want to do the trade, as others have said the easiest way is to offer it in trade to a trusted seller or reputable pre-owned dealer. You won't get quite as much for it as you would selling it privately, but you avoid the headaches and risks. As for getting your hands on a Sub, it depends on how quickly you want it. If you want the best purchase price and are willing to get on a list and wait, buy from an AD and simply sell the Daytona for cash to a dealer. If you just want to be done, then do the trade with a dealer who has one in stock and pay the premium.

10 November 2018, 01:50 PM	#9
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,619	If you get it serviced I’ll trade you my 6 month old SubC date no problem, heck, if you are in Toronto area I’ll even drive to you and buy lunch

12 November 2018, 08:09 AM	#11
Chuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: 116520 Posts: 41	Thanks everyone for your advice. I'll hold on to the Daytona and look for a Sub.

12 November 2018, 09:02 AM	#12
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Keep Daytona find lightly used complete sub....

12 November 2018, 10:55 AM	#14
Chuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: 116520 Posts: 41	TRF has the best members and advice~ =)

13 November 2018, 07:20 AM	#17
jenson Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: usa Posts: 99	I personally would keep the Daytona and figure out making a move for the Sub.

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