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kieran · 20 September 2006, 03:39 AM

hi all another situation i find myself in,i have found a 1999 zenith tt daytona,box,photo copy of papers,condition 9/10 for 4,400 stg,or i can geta new one,5,350stg which would be the most prudent buy long term
many thanks
kieran

RogerF · 20 September 2006, 04:12 AM

Moved this post here so you can get more feedback.

Both watches are great time pieces, it comes down to taste really as the Zenith and Rolex movt daytonas have slightly different dials. There has been speculation that one day Zenith Daytonas will be worth money as collectors items (more so with the SS models) but I buy watches to enjoy and to enjoy now! With that being said, although used is perfectly fine and will still outlive its owner, there is something magical about getting a brand spanking new Rolex.

JJ Irani · 20 September 2006, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kieran

hi all another situation i find myself in,i have found a 1999 zenith tt daytona,box,photo copy of papers,condition 9/10 for 4,400 stg,or i can geta new one,5,350stg which would be the most prudent buy long term
many thanks
kieran

Hi Kieran,

While I would have to agree with Roger being a NEW WATCH guy myself, a Zenith Daytona would also be an excellent buy and I think would hold its value pretty well through the coming years.

Good luck in your decision.

JJ

watchdrummer · 20 September 2006, 07:35 AM

I have a new Daytona TT and highly recommend it. It is the most comfortable of my 4 watches and keeps great time. Only thing I would do different would be to pass on the steel dial.

mike · 20 September 2006, 10:07 AM

I think I would go with the zenith given the choice.
The 4130 is a great movement,but I think down the road the zenith movements have a lot of upside potential.

astcell · 20 September 2006, 11:48 AM

The new watch would give me peace of mind with a warranty.

padi56 · 20 September 2006, 06:23 PM

Agree with Mike in terms of rarity the Zenith IMO will be the most collectible and in future will command a higher price.Like Mike said the 4130 is a fine movement,and so is the Zenith El-Primo.The Zenith Daytona is unique after the mod by Rolex,so IMHO it will be much more collectible,and IMO a nicer looking watch.The El-Primo movement has been around for a long time now,and is a well regarded and respected movement.

kieran · 21 September 2006, 02:07 AM

as a matter of interest what price could you get a tt daytona,or a tt datejust in the usa?
thanks kieran

JJ Irani · 21 September 2006, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kieran

as a matter of interest what price could you get a tt daytona,or a tt datejust in the usa?
thanks kieran

TT watches are much better discountable by any AD as compared with the SS ones. You will always get a better deal on the price with a TT, but you do realise you still fork out a lot in comparison with the amount of actual gold you get in return.

JJ

21 September 2006, 04:34 AM

While the Rolex movement is arguably the best chrono movement currently in production (fewest parts, longest PR) I'd tip my hat to the Zenith movement. I think it'll appreciate as the Rolex movement becomes more commonplace.

Welshwatchman · 21 September 2006, 06:49 AM

The closer you can pay to £4k Sterling the better. I have not seen any proper Daytona TT sell for much less than this.

£5350 for a new TT Daytona is a little strong IMO. I paid £4950 for mine, one month old, in 2003.

Frank McKay · 14 June 2020, 12:11 AM

Oh my, how times have changed.

padi56 · 14 June 2020, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

Oh my, how times have changed.

Just what is the point in replying to a thread 14 years old?????????

20 September 2006, 03:39 AM	#1
kieran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: dublin ireland Posts: 56	old daytona or new which should i buy? hi all another situation i find myself in,i have found a 1999 zenith tt daytona,box,photo copy of papers,condition 9/10 for 4,400 stg,or i can geta new one,5,350stg which would be the most prudent buy long term many thanks kieran

20 September 2006, 06:23 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Agree with Mike in terms of rarity the Zenith IMO will be the most collectible and in future will command a higher price.Like Mike said the 4130 is a fine movement,and so is the Zenith El-Primo.The Zenith Daytona is unique after the mod by Rolex,so IMHO it will be much more collectible,and IMO a nicer looking watch.The El-Primo movement has been around for a long time now,and is a well regarded and respected movement. __________________ 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

21 September 2006, 02:07 AM	#8
kieran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: dublin ireland Posts: 56	what price in usa? as a matter of interest what price could you get a tt daytona,or a tt datejust in the usa? thanks kieran

21 September 2006, 06:49 AM	#11
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The closer you can pay to £4k Sterling the better. I have not seen any proper Daytona TT sell for much less than this. £5350 for a new TT Daytona is a little strong IMO. I paid £4950 for mine, one month old, in 2003. __________________ ..33

20 September 2006, 04:12 AM	#2
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Moved this post here so you can get more feedback. Both watches are great time pieces, it comes down to taste really as the Zenith and Rolex movt daytonas have slightly different dials. There has been speculation that one day Zenith Daytonas will be worth money as collectors items (more so with the SS models) but I buy watches to enjoy and to enjoy now! With that being said, although used is perfectly fine and will still outlive its owner, there is something magical about getting a brand spanking new Rolex.

20 September 2006, 07:35 AM	#4
watchdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Terry Location: va Watch: TT YM TT Sub TT Da Posts: 264	I have a new Daytona TT and highly recommend it. It is the most comfortable of my 4 watches and keeps great time. Only thing I would do different would be to pass on the steel dial.

20 September 2006, 10:07 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I think I would go with the zenith given the choice. The 4130 is a great movement,but I think down the road the zenith movements have a lot of upside potential.

20 September 2006, 11:48 AM	#6
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	The new watch would give me peace of mind with a warranty.

21 September 2006, 04:34 AM	#10
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	While the Rolex movement is arguably the best chrono movement currently in production (fewest parts, longest PR) I'd tip my hat to the Zenith movement. I think it'll appreciate as the Rolex movement becomes more commonplace.

14 June 2020, 12:11 AM	#12
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	Oh my, how times have changed.

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