Daytona Gold or SS?
Discussion
Not totally gold, but the 116523 like this: -
I can find them in a few places at the same or similar price to the 116520 as below: -
Is there a reason that the SS version is as expensive as the gold one? I know there's a bit of a supply issue, but I also know that there are quite a few knocking around (albeit slightly over list)
The ones I've looked at have been pre-owned though unworn and all are 2013 models with box and papers to confirm this.
Any advice welcomed from you people
I can find them in a few places at the same or similar price to the 116520 as below: -
Is there a reason that the SS version is as expensive as the gold one? I know there's a bit of a supply issue, but I also know that there are quite a few knocking around (albeit slightly over list)
The ones I've looked at have been pre-owned though unworn and all are 2013 models with box and papers to confirm this.
Any advice welcomed from you people
Escalade said:
The reason the SS sells well is because people think it looks like the white gold! If you ask me the rose gold is by far the best!
What a strange thing to say. Steel sells well because it's a Rolex sports chronograph, it's supposed to be steel. I do agree the rose gold is a stunner though!
DH01 said:
bobbybee said:
Or some don't like the tacky image a bi-metal radiates
Daytona, Tacky, unlikely !
It's jewellery, get used to it.
Man up and stop worrying about what others think .
Telling me it's Jewellery, to man up? While wearing that delicate ladies dialled bauble, oh the irony. I'm sure it matches your dress and heels though.
I also don't care what other people think, I think bi-metal watches are tacky. Sort of half way house, as it has precious metal but not quite there as a full gold model, a bit like "I'm making it, just not there yet but still need to show off my partial wealth" type of deal.
B17NNS said:
I imagine JRG big Benz coupe drivers wear Bi-metals.
Brutally uncool with a hint of Swiss Toni.
Hell yes ! Brutally uncool with a hint of Swiss Toni.
Edited by B17NNS on Saturday 4th January 20:47
Bobby will be back from counselling soon, better equipped to deal with his problems and ready to come cruising with us !
Couple of commentas on some things raised in this thread.
1. The SS versions of the daytona were desirable because Rolex limited production and consequently they were hard to get - making them desirable increasing demand which made them more difficult to get etc. The White gold version of the Daytona did not make it into production until some time after the current model with in house rolex movement was produced so people buying SS daytonas were hardly buying them because they looked like a non existent model.
Production volumes of the mixed metal versions were not constrained in the same fashion by Rolex and consequently are easier to get, hold their value less well and can be obtained easily with a discount.
2. The mixed metal versions of the Daytona like any mixed metal version stand out on the wrist due to the contrast between the steel and gold. I guess in certain peoples opinion they suffer from a certain image. Like the solid gold versions, the mixed metal versions do mark very easily and bracelet stretch/wear is much more of an issue with these versions.
3. The Daytona is a fundamentally flawed watch on a number of fronts. It has no date, it wears small by modern standards, it is very expensive for what it is, the chronograph dials are badly designed and difficult to read, the main dial hands are also often difficult to read at a glance too especially in low light conditions and the tachymeter (no pun intended) bezel catches and marks very easily.
1. The SS versions of the daytona were desirable because Rolex limited production and consequently they were hard to get - making them desirable increasing demand which made them more difficult to get etc. The White gold version of the Daytona did not make it into production until some time after the current model with in house rolex movement was produced so people buying SS daytonas were hardly buying them because they looked like a non existent model.
Production volumes of the mixed metal versions were not constrained in the same fashion by Rolex and consequently are easier to get, hold their value less well and can be obtained easily with a discount.
2. The mixed metal versions of the Daytona like any mixed metal version stand out on the wrist due to the contrast between the steel and gold. I guess in certain peoples opinion they suffer from a certain image. Like the solid gold versions, the mixed metal versions do mark very easily and bracelet stretch/wear is much more of an issue with these versions.
3. The Daytona is a fundamentally flawed watch on a number of fronts. It has no date, it wears small by modern standards, it is very expensive for what it is, the chronograph dials are badly designed and difficult to read, the main dial hands are also often difficult to read at a glance too especially in low light conditions and the tachymeter (no pun intended) bezel catches and marks very easily.
Edited by chris56 on Saturday 4th January 21:13
DH01 said:
Hell yes !
Bobby will be back from counselling soon, better equipped to deal with his problems and ready to come cruising with us !
Ha, ha, it is you who has the problems, or rather style issues. I don't need counselling, but could do with my retinas lasered after seeing that Gaytona. It does work with the merc though, also lacking in style therefore coordinated I guess, Bobby will be back from counselling soon, better equipped to deal with his problems and ready to come cruising with us !
chris56 said:
Couple of commentas on some things raised in this thread.
1. The SS versions of the daytona were desirable because Rolex limited production and consequently they were hard to get - making them desirable increasing demand which made them more difficult to get etc. The White gold version of the Daytona did not make it into production until some time after the current model with in house rolex movement was produced so people buying SS daytonas were hardly buying them because they looked like a non existent model.
Production volumes of the mixed metal versions were not constrained in the same fashion by Rolex and consequently are easier to get, hold their value less well and can be obtained easily with a discount.
Thanks Chris, this was what I was trying to get at in the original post. 1. The SS versions of the daytona were desirable because Rolex limited production and consequently they were hard to get - making them desirable increasing demand which made them more difficult to get etc. The White gold version of the Daytona did not make it into production until some time after the current model with in house rolex movement was produced so people buying SS daytonas were hardly buying them because they looked like a non existent model.
Production volumes of the mixed metal versions were not constrained in the same fashion by Rolex and consequently are easier to get, hold their value less well and can be obtained easily with a discount.
chris56 said:
2. The mixed metal versions of the Daytona like any mixed metal version stand out on the wrist due to the contrast between the steel and gold. I guess in certain peoples opinion they suffer from a certain image. Like the solid gold versions, the mixed metal versions do mark very easily and bracelet stretch/wear is much more of an issue with these versions.
3. The Daytona is a fundamentally flawed watch on a number of fronts. It has no date, it wears small by modern standards, it is very expensive for what it is, the chronograph dials are badly designed and difficult to read, the main dial hands are also often difficult to read at a glance too especially in low light conditions and the tachymeter (no pun intended) bezel catches and marks very easily.
Still not decided whether to bother or not yet.3. The Daytona is a fundamentally flawed watch on a number of fronts. It has no date, it wears small by modern standards, it is very expensive for what it is, the chronograph dials are badly designed and difficult to read, the main dial hands are also often difficult to read at a glance too especially in low light conditions and the tachymeter (no pun intended) bezel catches and marks very easily.
I don't really need another chronograph and, as you say, they're probably not the best out there anyway. I think that the SS/Bi-metal/Gold argument will go on as long as people are allowed to have their own thoughts, though personally I definitely prefer the white faced steel one.
Let's face it, if we all liked the same thing it would be a pretty boring place. I must admit to not being a lover of the MoP dials though.
Escalade said:
I have sold 3 SS Daytona's over the past week and 2 of the buyers bought them as they thought Joe Public would think they were white gold! Why else would you buy a watch worth £500 for nearly £8k!
I'll give you £1000 for one then, you'll still have doubled your money, right ?I've nearly given up with PH to be honest, I thought this corner still had some sense left in it.
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