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mbsquared · 12 June 2021, 06:25 AM

I got the call last night that my SA had a white gold Daytona on Oysterflex for me. I went in today and didn’t love it. I thought I would and have been lusting after this watch since release, but it didn’t speak to me so I passed. I prefer my sub on the wrist. Am I crazy?

sj24k · 12 June 2021, 06:29 AM

not crazy. only buy what you love.

mbsquared · 12 June 2021, 06:31 AM

Good point. $30k reasons not to buy what you don’t. Also could not bring myself to flip. I’ve worked with my AD for years to get access to these types of offers.

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rambo99 · 12 June 2021, 06:32 AM

you asked for a sub and they offer you a WG oysterflex daytona?

mbsquared · 12 June 2021, 06:32 AM

No sorry. The sub is mine.

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MattyL147 · 12 June 2021, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rambo99

you asked for a sub and they offer you a WG oysterflex daytona?

Did you read his post at all? Where does he say that?

Good for you OP. You're not crazy if you didn't love it. I love mine, but not everything is for everyone.

JEdwardK · 12 June 2021, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mbsquared

I got the call last night that my SA had a white gold Daytona on Oysterflex for me. I went in today and didn’t love it. I thought I would and have been lusting after this watch since release, but it didn’t speak to me so I passed. I prefer my sub on the wrist. Am I crazy?

did the SA faint from the shock of someone passing on a Daytona in these times?

it's great that you are sticking to what speaks to you

JLM3 · 12 June 2021, 06:39 AM

They must have been shocked but if it didn't sing to you good for you for passing on it.

Polarexplorerii · 12 June 2021, 07:01 AM

I have been offered a Milgauss, Airking, and Yachtmaster rhodium dial this year and have passed on all of them. Why, because I don’t like those models so only buy what you like!

fskywalker · 12 June 2021, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mbsquared

I got the call last night that my SA had a white gold Daytona on Oysterflex for me. I went in today and didn’t love it. I thought I would and have been lusting after this watch since release, but it didn’t speak to me so I passed. I prefer my sub on the wrist. Am I crazy?

Buy what you want !!!

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Harry-57 · 12 June 2021, 07:20 AM

You would have been crazy to buy something you didn't want.

TimepieceRPP · 12 June 2021, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mbsquared

I got the call last night that my SA had a white gold Daytona on Oysterflex for me. I went in today and didn’t love it. I thought I would and have been lusting after this watch since release, but it didn’t speak to me so I passed. I prefer my sub on the wrist. Am I crazy?

Sorry I know it is personal but may I know if one of the reasons would be oysterflex? I love the white gold daytona but just the oyster flex.....

ashbaug2 · 12 June 2021, 07:23 AM

I've always admired a Daytona for what they are, and find them to be attractive watches, but when I tried a buddy's on, it fell flat. I think I'm just not a chrono guy...? My GMT II Pepsi just feels natural and fits my style better.

Good for you for passing on it. Only buy what you really love.

BigAppleBill · 12 June 2021, 07:28 AM

Buy what you love. Wear what you buy.

Gab27 · 12 June 2021, 07:34 AM

This is the most rational thread I've ever read. I hope your AD offers you a sweet Sub or GMT in the future.

watchtabs · 12 June 2021, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbsquared

I got the call last night that my SA had a white gold Daytona on Oysterflex for me. I went in today and didn’t love it. I thought I would and have been lusting after this watch since release, but it didn’t speak to me so I passed. I prefer my sub on the wrist. Am I crazy?

I did the same with the white ceramic Daytona. No regrets.

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Stan Cooper · 12 June 2021, 07:38 AM

No; you're not crazy. In my book, you're very sensible. Don't spend big bucks on something you won't wear.

watchtabs · 12 June 2021, 07:49 AM

Make sure you make it clear with you AD though. Be like "Hey, I'm not flipping this one, so put me in line for the X".

mbsquared · 12 June 2021, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ashbaug2

I've always admired a Daytona for what they are, and find them to be attractive watches, but when I tried a buddy's on, it fell flat. I think I'm just not a chrono guy...? My GMT II Pepsi just feels natural and fits my style better.

Good for you for passing on it. Only buy what you really love.

I have other chrono watches which may be the issue. My current rotation is pretty firm on Sub, Milgauss, BB58, and my PAM. Already have a chronomat and aqua terra chrono sitting idle…

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mbsquared · 12 June 2021, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan Cooper

No; you're not crazy. In my book, you're very sensible. Don't spend big bucks on something you won't wear.

Thanks Stan! I really thought I was going to be in love but it just wasn’t for me.

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ks58 · 12 June 2021, 09:39 AM

Good for you to pass on something you don't love. What's next on the list? Will the SA get you something different?

mbsquared · 12 June 2021, 09:46 AM

Yes! He totally understood and was surprised I didn’t just take it to flip it even though he knows me. I would like to try to get it in rose or yellow with black face, or on a full bracelet version vs OF.

Otherwise it’s a Pepsi but I’m not a cyclops fan..

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Stan Cooper · 12 June 2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mbsquared

Otherwise it’s a Pepsi but I’m not a cyclops fan..

You're young; trust me, someday you'll really appreciate the date wheel and cyclops.

Daryl · 12 June 2021, 10:33 AM

yes buy what you love:)

thenewrick · 12 June 2021, 11:55 AM

So far I’ve passed on a Daytona, Milgauss, GMT and now I’m looking to get on the list for a Milgauss and maybe a GMT. Just how it goes! don’t stress over flipping it’s not worth the heartache.

GGGMT · 12 June 2021, 11:57 AM

I don’t like em either but you sirmade a big mistake. You likely would’ve grown to love it. Buy what makes sense economically long term. Not what you love, as that changes over time.

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mbsquared · 12 June 2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by thenewrick

So far I’ve passed on a Daytona, Milgauss, GMT and now I’m looking to get on the list for a Milgauss and maybe a GMT. Just how it goes! don’t stress over flipping it’s not worth the heartache.

FWIW I love my black dial Milgauss too!

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Rafeeq · 12 June 2021, 12:02 PM

Makes sense--if you don't like it, you don't like. And it's not like they won't be able to sell it and make their profit from someone else.

thenewrick · 12 June 2021, 12:08 PM

I’m all about that blue dial Milgauss myself! I think it matches my blue-green eyes.

Nikrnic · 12 June 2021, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mbsquared

FWIW I love my black dial Milgauss too!

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I love it too. I'm waiting for one, already have a Zblue. Passed on a used black ss tona 520, good deal, just not me.

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12 June 2021, 06:25 AM	#1
mbsquared "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: Boston Watch: Sub 124060, Milgau Posts: 50	I passed on a Daytona I got the call last night that my SA had a white gold Daytona on Oysterflex for me. I went in today and didn’t love it. I thought I would and have been lusting after this watch since release, but it didn’t speak to me so I passed. I prefer my sub on the wrist. Am I crazy?

12 June 2021, 07:38 AM	#17
Stan Cooper 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,889	No; you're not crazy. In my book, you're very sensible. Don't spend big bucks on something you won't wear. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

12 June 2021, 07:49 AM	#18
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Make sure you make it clear with you AD though. Be like "Hey, I'm not flipping this one, so put me in line for the X". __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

12 June 2021, 10:33 AM	#24
Daryl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,363	yes buy what you love:) __________________ 2FA-Enabled Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

12 June 2021, 06:29 AM	#2
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 897	not crazy. only buy what you love.

12 June 2021, 06:31 AM	#3
mbsquared "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: Boston Watch: Sub 124060, Milgau Posts: 50	Good point. $30k reasons not to buy what you don’t. Also could not bring myself to flip. I’ve worked with my AD for years to get access to these types of offers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 06:32 AM	#4
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	you asked for a sub and they offer you a WG oysterflex daytona?

12 June 2021, 06:39 AM	#8
JLM3 Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	They must have been shocked but if it didn't sing to you good for you for passing on it.

12 June 2021, 07:01 AM	#9
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,241	I have been offered a Milgauss, Airking, and Yachtmaster rhodium dial this year and have passed on all of them. Why, because I don’t like those models so only buy what you like!

12 June 2021, 07:20 AM	#11
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	You would have been crazy to buy something you didn't want.

12 June 2021, 07:23 AM	#13
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,027	I've always admired a Daytona for what they are, and find them to be attractive watches, but when I tried a buddy's on, it fell flat. I think I'm just not a chrono guy...? My GMT II Pepsi just feels natural and fits my style better. Good for you for passing on it. Only buy what you really love.

12 June 2021, 07:28 AM	#14
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	Buy what you love. Wear what you buy.

12 June 2021, 07:34 AM	#15
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	This is the most rational thread I've ever read. I hope your AD offers you a sweet Sub or GMT in the future.

12 June 2021, 09:39 AM	#21
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Good for you to pass on something you don't love. What's next on the list? Will the SA get you something different?

12 June 2021, 09:46 AM	#22
mbsquared "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: Boston Watch: Sub 124060, Milgau Posts: 50	Yes! He totally understood and was surprised I didn’t just take it to flip it even though he knows me. I would like to try to get it in rose or yellow with black face, or on a full bracelet version vs OF. Otherwise it’s a Pepsi but I’m not a cyclops fan.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 11:55 AM	#25
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,817	So far I’ve passed on a Daytona, Milgauss, GMT and now I’m looking to get on the list for a Milgauss and maybe a GMT. Just how it goes! don’t stress over flipping it’s not worth the heartache.

12 June 2021, 11:57 AM	#26
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,346	I don’t like em either but you sirmade a big mistake. You likely would’ve grown to love it. Buy what makes sense economically long term. Not what you love, as that changes over time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2021, 12:02 PM	#28
Rafeeq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Real Name: Rafeeq Location: Ye Midwest Watch: Datejust 41 Posts: 523	Makes sense--if you don't like it, you don't like. And it's not like they won't be able to sell it and make their profit from someone else.

12 June 2021, 12:08 PM	#29
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,817	I’m all about that blue dial Milgauss myself! I think it matches my blue-green eyes.

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