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nylawbiz · 7 March 2009, 10:18 AM

Ok, the first premise is that the vast majority of people on here either would love to own a Daytona, or already owns a Daytona.

The second premise is that we are all concerned about the world's economy, so maybe now isn't the most opportune time to buy a Daytona.

Question: What is the highest price (in US$) you would pay TODAY for s current SS Daytona? Either black or white.

Thanks for participating :)

SirLoki · 7 March 2009, 10:29 AM

i personally would not buy the current model as i dont particularly like the PCL. For a good used older style i would do 7k-8k.

ive learned that the PCL bands look terrible with daily desk grinding and minor scratches.

Omega_Precision · 7 March 2009, 10:32 AM

With the premium, there are still people demanding this watch.

This particular model is just a victim of the economy, not because people don't want it. It's just a time of uncertainty right now.

AIKO · 7 March 2009, 10:36 AM

The Daytona is a nice well-made watch but it does nothing for me.

BooYah · 7 March 2009, 10:40 AM

The Daytona is not my favorite watch, but it definitely has its charm. That being said- $7,000 and anything under would start to get mighty tempting!

LDLemu4U · 7 March 2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AIKO

The Daytona is a nice well-made watch but it does nothing for me.

+1

I don't know why, but it just doesn't smile at me!

scottschoe · 7 March 2009, 11:21 AM

oops

rescue7 · 7 March 2009, 11:30 AM

I voted $9925, MSRP. I would never pay a premium for a S/S Daytona.

I paid MSRP for my "M" series S/S Daytona.

rijowysock · 7 March 2009, 11:31 AM

msrp andthen jumps to 12? lol

nylawbiz · 8 March 2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rijowysock

msrp andthen jumps to 12? lol

I guess I messed up: I should have made the frist choice $9986 and up, or something like that. Sorry :)

argee1977 · 8 March 2009, 12:25 AM

I'm in the UK so prices are a bit different, but i wouldn't pay more than £5000 for a Daytona, they've gone up so much in recent years that for me they've gone beyond their worth. That would make it about $7500 at current rates.

pepemaui · 8 March 2009, 02:53 AM

20-30% off msrp, its where were heading anyway, my opinion anyway. Its still hard to imagine a stainless watch at 10k. Yikes!

finn · 8 March 2009, 03:27 AM

Before I will paid $US12000 to 13k.

Now $US8k new from AD, if I'm getting another for this economy.

But if I really like the watch, I don't mind paying more, I still love my SS Daytona that I paid premium for, not a single regret.

I was wearing it the other night when holding the Oscar, it an unbelievable feeling ...

I think a Rolex has more meaning to some of us, not just a metal watch with a price tag.

If you like the watch and can afford it get it

Trurolexer · 8 March 2009, 03:45 AM

Almost MRSP here.

doghouse · 8 March 2009, 03:47 AM

I am more than willing to pay as little as possible.

Trurolexer · 8 March 2009, 03:47 AM

8100...

sea-dweller · 8 March 2009, 03:52 AM

8-8.5K + tax for me.

sini1717 · 8 March 2009, 03:55 AM

00000 But then i have two all ready..:

thumbsup:

BLACK DIAMOND · 8 March 2009, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AIKO

The Daytona is a nice well-made watch but it does nothing for me.

+1

I too don't really care for it much, and certainly not enough to want to buy one. I think I prefer my watches to be more simple....for me, the Daytona dial is a bit too "busy", and I can also do without all those buttons on the side of the case.....but to each his own!

I know there are alot of Daytona fans out there and on this forum, so to all of you, cheers!

padi56 · 8 March 2009, 04:35 AM

Myself not a fan of the modern Daytona and just cannot for the life of me see what all the fuss over this watch.Sure its got a good movement but never worth all the hype especially over the SS models IMHO the TT is a far nicer looking watch.

JJ Irani · 8 March 2009, 04:39 AM

Where's the FREE option......'cause that's about the only way I'd wear one!!!

BLACK DIAMOND · 8 March 2009, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Where's the FREE option......'cause that's about the only way I'd wear one!!!

Honestly, if I was given one for FREE, the first thing I would do with it is SELL it, probably to some daytona fan here on this forum. I would then put that cash aside until I come across another Rollie that I just MUST have. (maybe one of those anticipated new DJ's with the larger case....assuming they look better than the DDII.)

Cato · 8 March 2009, 05:11 AM

Nothing...I'd rather have a GMT.

Prince · 8 March 2009, 05:13 AM

I said $7000 to $7499, because that's the range mine was in. I was not interested in anything beyond that price. I am totally satisfied!

karmatp · 8 March 2009, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Where's the FREE option......'cause that's about the only way I'd wear one!!!

Nice on JJ, I totally agree.

LDLemu4U · 8 March 2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Where's the FREE option......'cause that's about the only way I'd wear one!!!

Me,too X2!

Daytona's never could make me smile! So, maybe, if for free.....

Chris B · 8 March 2009, 08:14 AM

I suppose I'm an inbetweenie I really like the watch & I'm almost swept away with the hype, but at the end of the day, I just don't have a use for one

Lamone · 8 March 2009, 08:28 AM

Nothing, it doesn't have a date window

MaxilloFacial · 8 March 2009, 09:23 AM

putting tastes aside, it is well known and marketed as such by Rolex herself that the daytona is the star of the sports models.

it's more exclusive, more expensive, top design, name written on the movement, the only one that's more than a simple watch.... etc

and it's the only sport watch with the crown being metallic rather than print

LDLemu4U · 8 March 2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxilloFacial

putting tastes aside, it is well known and marketed as such by Rolex herself that the daytona is the star of the sports models.

it's more exclusive, more expensive, top design, name written on the movement, the only one that's more than a simple watch.... etc

and it's the only sport watch with the crown being metallic rather than print

My TT GMT Master has a gold crown, too!

"the crown being gold rather than print"

View Poll Results: How much would you pay for a current SS Daytona, NIB from an AD?
$12,000 +	3	1.62%
$9985.00	21	11.35%
$9000 to $9984	49	26.49%
$8500 to $8999	24	12.97%
$8000 to $8499	24	12.97%
$7500 to $7999	20	10.81%
$7000 to $7499	12	6.49%
$6500 to $6999	7	3.78%
$6000 to $6499	5	2.70%
Less than $6000	20	10.81%
Voters: 185. You may not vote on this poll

7 March 2009, 10:18 AM	#1
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	How Much Would you Pay Today For a Daytona? Ok, the first premise is that the vast majority of people on here either would love to own a Daytona, or already owns a Daytona. The second premise is that we are all concerned about the world's economy, so maybe now isn't the most opportune time to buy a Daytona. Question: What is the highest price (in US$) you would pay TODAY for s current SS Daytona? Either black or white. Thanks for participating :)

7 March 2009, 11:21 AM	#7
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	oops __________________ __________________

8 March 2009, 12:25 AM	#11
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	I'm in the UK so prices are a bit different, but i wouldn't pay more than £5000 for a Daytona, they've gone up so much in recent years that for me they've gone beyond their worth. That would make it about $7500 at current rates. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

8 March 2009, 02:53 AM	#12
pepemaui 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jingleheimer Location: USA Posts: 665	20-30% off msrp, its where were heading anyway, my opinion anyway. Its still hard to imagine a stainless watch at 10k. Yikes! __________________

7 March 2009, 10:32 AM	#3
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	With the premium, there are still people demanding this watch. This particular model is just a victim of the economy, not because people don't want it. It's just a time of uncertainty right now.

7 March 2009, 10:36 AM	#4
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	The Daytona is a nice well-made watch but it does nothing for me.

7 March 2009, 10:40 AM	#5
BooYah "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 47	The Daytona is not my favorite watch, but it definitely has its charm. That being said- $7,000 and anything under would start to get mighty tempting!

7 March 2009, 11:30 AM	#8
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	I voted $9925, MSRP. I would never pay a premium for a S/S Daytona. I paid MSRP for my "M" series S/S Daytona.

7 March 2009, 11:31 AM	#9
rijowysock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Riley Location: 41.89° N, 87.62° Watch: URWERK Posts: 499	msrp andthen jumps to 12? lol

8 March 2009, 03:27 AM	#13
finn Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Watch: GV, Daytona, Sub Posts: 109	Before I will paid $US12000 to 13k. Now $US8k new from AD, if I'm getting another for this economy. But if I really like the watch, I don't mind paying more, I still love my SS Daytona that I paid premium for, not a single regret. I was wearing it the other night when holding the Oscar, it an unbelievable feeling ... I think a Rolex has more meaning to some of us, not just a metal watch with a price tag. If you like the watch and can afford it get it

8 March 2009, 03:45 AM	#14
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Almost MRSP here.

8 March 2009, 03:47 AM	#15
doghouse Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: mark Location: Utah Watch: submariner Posts: 255	I am more than willing to pay as little as possible.

8 March 2009, 03:52 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	8-8.5K + tax for me. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 March 2009, 03:55 AM	#18
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	00000 But then i have two all ready..:thumbsup:

8 March 2009, 04:35 AM	#20
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Myself not a fan of the modern Daytona and just cannot for the life of me see what all the fuss over this watch.Sure its got a good movement but never worth all the hype especially over the SS models IMHO the TT is a far nicer looking watch. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 March 2009, 04:39 AM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Where's the FREE option......'cause that's about the only way I'd wear one!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 March 2009, 05:11 AM	#23
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Nothing...I'd rather have a GMT.

8 March 2009, 05:13 AM	#24
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I said $7000 to $7499, because that's the range mine was in. I was not interested in anything beyond that price. I am totally satisfied! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

8 March 2009, 08:14 AM	#27
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I suppose I'm an inbetweenie I really like the watch & I'm almost swept away with the hype, but at the end of the day, I just don't have a use for one

8 March 2009, 08:28 AM	#28
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Nothing, it doesn't have a date window

8 March 2009, 09:23 AM	#29
MaxilloFacial Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Watch: White SS Daytona Posts: 34	putting tastes aside, it is well known and marketed as such by Rolex herself that the daytona is the star of the sports models. it's more exclusive, more expensive, top design, name written on the movement, the only one that's more than a simple watch.... etc and it's the only sport watch with the crown being metallic rather than print

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