Why pay extra for SS daytona when you can get a TT daytona?

[t28]

i don't understand. i thought the scarcity is because SS daytona is a value buy for that model. but when people pay significantly above SS' msrp, it just doesn't make sense. why don't people just get the TT daytona?

That's what I did....

[MonsterZ]

Agree with you, as time past SS is going to be as common as any other Rolex model, and it's rarity will be put to test. As I observed, SS preowned set is easily available in the market, n is selling below retail price, so why would I want to pay premium for it now? I would rather get a TT for long run as I felt it is more value for money. That is my thought.

[kenairs]

congrats bro
Nice Panda 116523 - on my want list

can you share more wrist shot? i am sure people here won't mind.

[QUOTE=t28;563932]That's what I did....

[danteo78]

Yup some wrist shots would be nice

[ainat]

Tt is for those who aspire fullgold but cant bear to pay fullgold price
So these people get half gold , but problem is tt look is 'not here not there' , some gold some steel
And look old fashion too, like for older generation
younger generation may prefer ss, look more youthful n timeless, and cleaner too

While it may be true that as one grows older, YG and RG looks more appealing, I do not agree that getting a TT is due to budget. TT presents a less Bling option as not everyone can accept or carry off a full gold look.

[smartyjones18]

Tt is for those who aspire fullgold but cant bear to pay fullgold price
So these people get half gold , but problem is tt look is 'not here not there' , some gold some steel
And look old fashion too, like for older generation
younger generation may prefer ss, look more youthful n timeless, and cleaner too

Sorry, I beg to differ, a full god daytona is definitely within my reach but I still bought a TT simply it suits better for dialy wear rather than a full gold one, your statement implies that only those who couldn't afford a full gold go full a cheaper replacement. And further more not everyone likes a full gold, some may prefer a SS or TT.

[Nichmenichyou]

Tt is for those who aspire fullgold but cant bear to pay fullgold price
So these people get half gold , but problem is tt look is 'not here not there' , some gold some steel
And look old fashion too, like for older generation
younger generation may prefer ss, look more youthful n timeless, and cleaner too

I thought that budget wasn't the problem when I got my TT Daytona. Just not so bling that's all. Easier to match with clothes too.
Just to share.

[chiamcc]

Just to add on another point: solid gold watches cannot be worn on all occasions, due to safety concern; SS and TT will be more suitable as daily beaters. Hence, not neccessary budget concern.
Well, I like solid gold watches though.

[gohaj]

Tt is for those who aspire fullgold but cant bear to pay fullgold price

This is not true!

[triton]

is it a situation of really no stock by the AD or they are holding out for better pricing or is it that Rolex is controlling stock to market it?

now, you can get daytona easier compared to the past, as such the premium paid has gone down. in the past, daytona may cost like 11k, but can be sold as high as 17k. premium is 6k. now cost is like 12K, but can only be sold like 15k, premium is 3k.

also, in the past, there are not many gray dealers bringing watches. now there are more. also with the rise of use of internet, buyers being more aware of market situations, stock availability etc contribute to the change in prices.

it is simple economics - demand and supply. low supply, high demand, price increase. high supply, low demand, price decrease.

Definitely not rare but in high demand, so most of the time, it's out of stock. (i'm an old man so always talk about the past
my experience is prior2007.)

Prior to 2007, You will not be able to get on at the AD without paying at least $5k above RRP simply becos someone would already have.
I bought my Daytona from Watch Palace in 2006 and i scour every AD in Singapore for it.
Hour Glass , Tai Honghung, Dickson etc quoted in excess of $18k and they had nothing on hand.

But in recent years (last 5-7 year) Rolex has produced many more SS Daytonas to feed the market so there's no longer a situation of out of stock, it's a situation of paying above RRP so that you get it before someone else does. But there really is no need to do it anymore. the ss daytona is no longer difficult to come by due to higher production numbers and for that matter, prices have come off. Dealers outside switzerland like to play punk....

Too bad for me. Should have bot it when i was working in Switzerland more than 10 yrs ago.....

By the way, my close buddy got it from Bucherer (i think) in Geneva at RRP about a year ago.
Lucky him

[Heng Tin Hong]

Saw a Japanese pay $20,000 for a SS DAYTONA in 2001.

[Ballwatch]

I share your frustration... Sort of...

Since around 2001 been asking THG... No stock... Asked him what's the mkt, willing to pay $18k if that was the case then... Still, no stock... Meanwhile bot or recommended quite a few deals to the SA...

Fortunately.... end 2008, thru a Sincere SA, showed me the way to an amazing deal... Local AD selling at slightly below RRP , which few believed was true

The diff was enuf for me to get an IWC Portuguese Chrono pre owned

BTW, ditched the THG SA!

For my case, when i was buying, it was a case of no stock at hourglass, dickson, taihunghong etc...
I simply walked in and asked for the watch. they quote price, i said ok but they said currently dont have.

Me: hi, how much for an SS daytona with black dial (116520)
hourglass: $18,500
Me: ok i would like to view it now and buy
Hourglass : er, sorry, thats the price but currently no stock. Would you like to leave name and number
Me: nevermind, thanks

In the end, i bought at watch palace for $17,800.
Preown one was sold by passion for $16,500.
Those were the days....

Sigh lose money so i treat my Daytona like a G-shock now... Up mountain down ocean
Moreover i chipped the sapphire crystal and jammed the chrono button in 2010 so sent to RSC for servicing for $1000++.

Hahah.... Total $18,800
Whose SS Daytona black dial is more expensive then mine? Kee chiu!

[ainat]

Boh pian, that time gian and market was short of stocks.

Looking at what some people pay for HDB and 99yr apts, i would say my $18k Daytona mistake is something i can accept happily.

Owells, u had a few years "head start" in wearing the Daytona before it got more common so in a way that's a decent ROI.

[triton]

that is an interesting way of self consolation.

Owells, u had a few years "head start" in wearing the Daytona before it got more common so in a way that's a decent ROI.

[Nichmenichyou]

consolation is a nice way of putting it
a stronger term would be 'denial'

Beats not owning one though.