Cosmograph Daytona - Pink Gold

[Mr Trophy]

As per the above

Has anyone owned one? I am not sure on the rubber band in all honesty - any comments welcomed.

https://m.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona/m11...

[Podie]

Yeah, you could pull that off

I’d expect it to depreciate like a stone.

[Mr Trophy]

Podie said:

Yeah, you could pull that off

I’d expect it to depreciate like a stone.

😂. I’ve been looking for the last 6 months (30 in Feb, getting old mate) - depreciate seems to be OK, unless I am wrong?

[gizlaroc]

Personally prefer the Everose with the darker face.....

https://m.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona/m11...

[ecain63]

I like it, a lot. Would always look to the ice blue / plat one for me though.

[simonr100]

I love the daytona and I own a few stainless steel ones. However I just don't like the rubber, I would pay more and have the gold bracelet. Totally stunning!

[Calculator]

gizlaroc said:

Personally prefer the Everose with the darker face.....

https://m.rolex.com/watches/cosmograph-daytona/m11...

I’ve been pondering one of these. What’s the view on the right price to pay? There is an awful lot of variation on C24, looks like it might be achievable at £16-17k?

[7184c]

Big fan of these. Have been close to getting the ivory dial a no of times.

I prefer on leather not sure if these oysterflex are available separately (and the cost) but there are others - rubber b, Everest if you want to buy on leather and then have on a rubber strap.

As others say these can be had around 16k on c24 which for me is not bad against 15k market price for the steel version.

[Mr Trophy]

Can you buy a new rubber one and change to leather strap? It’s my understanding that leather is now or has been discontinued?

[7184c]

Just had a quick search - appears the oysterflex clasps and leather ones are incompatible.

[Mr Trophy]

Ended up going for the leather with the chocolate face.

Looking forward to getting it now!

Edited by Mr Trophy on Friday 19th January 10:06

[Zoon]

21k for a rubber strap, no thanks.

[aeropilot]

Zoon said:

21k for a rubber strap, no thanks.

Oysterflex is a little bit more than a rubber strap.

[Zoon]

aeropilot said:

Oysterflex is a little bit more than a rubber strap.

A little, but I couldn't part with that sort of money and sleep well at night.

[aeropilot]

Zoon said:

aeropilot said:

Oysterflex is a little bit more than a rubber strap.

A little, but I couldn't part with that sort of money and sleep well at night.

You'd have to part with an awful lot more for a PM bracelet on a Daytona though....

Granted leather looks better, but I'm no fan of the Daytona, so not bothered either way

[Jumpingjackflash]

Can I hijack this thread for a question? Why are the Zenith Daytona's more expensive? are they worth it?

Also I sen a "chocolate" ceramic Daytona with leather strap and it was stunning!

[Koln-RS]

Interest in vintage Rolexes as grown considerably over the last 20 years.

Although, it's actually the earlier, hand wound, 'Daytonas' that are most sought after with eye watering prices - Paul Newman's Daytona selling for US$18m

However, there is a lot of affection for the Zenith El Primo 4030 caliber Daytona, particularly in s/s. It was Rolex's first automatic chronograph and made in (relatively) modest numbers compared with more recent production. It's been out of production for some 18 years so like, say, aircooled Porsche 911s, they'll never make any more, and are becoming increasingly collectible.

See here: https://daytonainfo.wordpress.com/eras/zenith/

Rolex have a strong brand history and it seems many people think a vintage model is more tasteful than a brand new latest model.

Edited by Koln-RS on Tuesday 23 January 21:12

[jonah35]

5 years ago a zenith ss Daytona was £7k now they’re £17k

[Koln-RS]

Even a year ago the s/s Zenith 16520s were around £10-15k, but now they seem to be £15-30k from dealers.

The precious metal ones are better value, but collectors seem to want s/s.

[Jumpingjackflash]

A well known website is selling a White Face Zenith S/S unworn. Price is on Application. How much is that worth???