Rolex white gold sports

[5LDC]

I'm seriously thinking about taking the plunge on a 116509 or 116619LB I really like both models but i''m unsure as to what would be the better buy in terms of the watch retaining its value, any opinions? Looking at circa 3 years old @ 15k. Been offered 4k trade in against a 116619LB with my 08 pre ceramic date sub which I think is a great offer, not as yet had a figure to trade against the Daytona at a different dealer.

[michael gould]

not my cup of tea but it can't be denied its a fine iconic watch ....lots available pre-loved on chromo 24 at around the 12k mark

[omegac]

Daytona for me, with Panda Dial...I had the Sub briefly and just didn't like the blue. Can't say you'll go wrong with either one though

[Miguel Alvarez]

There is something about Rolex's WG models that doesn't do it for me. YG, RG, Platinum or SS all yes. It's probably because for the amount of money they don't really look any different to the SS versions, the day date aside. That being said I'd probably get the Daytona.

And there is a blue SS sub before someone pulls me up. Although admittedly quite rare.

[Chad_Hugo]

^^ Agree with the above.

If your going gold, make it yellow gold. WG for the price premium over ss is just not worth it- yellow gold is unmistakably rolex and looks incredible. A yellow gold Rolex is a truly stunning watch. Try a few watches on, even if you initially think it might not be for you, once you try one you may well be won over.

Price wise there are some very very good deals out there as well- I got a year and half old YM II in Yellow Gold from Watchfinder in December. Around 39% off RRP for a watch that was immaculate and looked like it had never been worn.

[theRossatron]

I think the WG Daytonas look great. White gold and yellow gold are apples and oranges.

I've seen them advertised unworn for £18k

[5LDC]

Part of the appeal is that it looks similar to the ss. Yellow or rose just doesn't do it for me, although I have not tried one on. I'm leaning toward the Daytona I think having had a sub for about 5 years I do fancy a change. It's a lot for me to spend so need to be certain. What do we think the trade value on the Daytona would be... 12k?

[andy355]

Pm sent re one I have for sale (116519)