On budget, best daytona? 116500

[MarkMarky]

Noob - $378 or ARF V2 $478 ?

Which is good Daytona Ceramic if not going to the Noob $678 version among the above two mid-level options? Thanks.

 

[Nanook65]

No offense, but If you can't afford a $700 watch, then who is going to believe that you have a $12,000 watch?

My advice: pick another watch, probably another brand that is more believable.

 

[MarkMarky]

No offense, but If you can't afford a $700 watch, then who is going to believe that you have a $12,000 watch?

My advice: pick another watch, probably another brand that is more believable.

Haha. I own the gen but just needs something to beat around when not moving in safe circles!

 

[Princewilliam]

Haha. I own the gen but just needs something to beat around when not moving in safe circles!

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[Nanook65]

Haha. I own the gen but just needs something to beat around when not moving in safe circles!

Not the answer I expected. Lets say I believe you. I still think my original answer would be valid. There are places that I know where I wouldn't want to go wearing a Daytona either. Just because I have a rep Daytona on doesn't change anything, I still don't want to go there. If I am going somewhere that I feel unsafe wearing an expensive watch I would still feel unsafe wearing a rep of that same watch. Just buy something else a bit more modest and then you don't have to worry.

 

[philwongnz]

Why don't you buy a 2nd hand one at M2M? If you conscious of spending another 200-300 USD. You can save around 150 on a 2nd hand. A lot of V2 is on sale and if you are not fussed about the wrong font bezel I think you are all set. Personally if you don't feel safe wearing a watch around, why draw attention to yourself? Wear something more discrete even if it's a rep.

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[muiramas]

Haha. I own the gen but just needs something to beat around when not moving in safe circles!

You’re just as likely to get shot / stabbed / mugged for your fake daytona as you are for the real one. Actually more likely as your going to be acting like more of a mark.

If you had a real one you would have it insured surely? And if you had a real one why are you worried about a saving couple of hundred bucks on a cheaper fake?

 

[freediver]

and if you have the gen 200-300 bucks are a big deal to you ?

 

[M Scott]

Noob - $378 or ARF V2 $478 ?

Which is good Daytona Ceramic if not going to the Noob $678 version among the above two mid-level options? Thanks.

The $378 Noob is likely no longer available.

If you never use the Chronograph, then the $478 ARF V2 is better in appearance and quality than the $678 Noob.

 

[MarkMarky]

and if you have the gen 200-300 bucks are a big deal to you ?

We're talking about a throw-away watch to beat around. I think $700 is expensive for that purpose!

 

[MarkMarky]

The $378 Noob is likely no longer available.

If you never use the Chronograph, then the $478 ARF V2 is better in appearance and quality than the $678 Noob.

Thanks, most likely will settle down with ARF V2.

 

[MarkMarky]

You’re just as likely to get shot / stabbed / mugged for your fake daytona as you are for the real one. Actually more likely as your going to be acting like more of a mark.

If you had a real one you would have it insured surely? And if you had a real one why are you worried about a saving couple of hundred bucks on a cheaper fake?

Not the answer I expected. Lets say I believe you. I still think my original answer would be valid. There are places that I know where I wouldn't want to go wearing a Daytona either. Just because I have a rep Daytona on doesn't change anything, I still don't want to go there. If I am going somewhere that I feel unsafe wearing an expensive watch I would still feel unsafe wearing a rep of that same watch. Just buy something else a bit more modest and then you don't have to worry.

Good point.

 

[ssouthall6]

My rose gold ARF is on m2m at €190, all it needs is the caseback replating...and nobody sees that anyway


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[MarkMarky]

My rose gold ARF is on m2m at €190, all it needs is the caseback replating...and nobody sees that anyway


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Wanted SS version or atleast WG. Don't wear RG or YG.

 

[whalejonah]

Think your best bet will be m2m, especially the noob/ARF hybrids which people sell after building their daytona with noob base and ARF dial/bezel/etc.

 

[MarkMarky]

Think your best bet will be m2m, especially the noob/ARF hybrids which people sell after building their daytona with noob base and ARF dial/bezel/etc.

Yes waiting for CONUS sales. Hopefully will get one soon!

 

[r0b9502]

You are saying 700 is expensive but 350 is ok eh? That is to throw it away, while you own a gen. I definitely can see some scenarios where this is plausible

 

[Princewilliam]

$700 for the best possible rep with with a working chrono

$350 on a paperweight turd

I know what I’d choose gen or no gen. At least someone will buy the $700 noob m2m if you decide to sell, nobody is going to buy the shitter


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[MarkMarky]

$700 for the best possible rep with with a working chrono

$350 on a paperweight turd

I know what I’d choose gen or no gen. At least someone will buy the $700 noob m2m if you decide to sell, nobody is going to buy the shitter


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Besides all the noise about pricing isn't better to suggest the right model for Daytona. I wasn't even aware cheaper ones chrono doesn't work. Just read my original post and reply to it if possible. Thanks

 

[Princewilliam]

Besides all the noise about pricing isn't better to suggest the right model for Daytona. I wasn't even aware cheaper ones chrono doesn't work. Just read my original post and reply to it if possible. Thanks

If you don’t care about the chrono and you are going purely on looks then the ARF is perfect


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