Gen SS White Daytona, Finally got the Call!

[asad]

Lets make this easy for you ok?
I'll give you $40.00 for that cheapo (shipped) and then all you have to come up with is balance.
$9960.00
Cheap! :shock:

LOL, You can haggle with my 10 year old nephew as he has been wearing it and abusing it. Just a test I put him up to, to see how much torment a faux chrono Daytona can really take.

 

[asad]

why dont you build a franken.. get an MBW case.. gen dial and build a sec@9 with a Zenith movement.. Im guessing $2-3 grand to load it up with gen parts depending on where you can source them. There was one for sale a few months ago either here or on RWG for $4000 i believe it was. You could build two or three of them for the price of the one gen

dizz

Thanks for that suggestion, I saw that one at RWG. But didn't know it was a Sec at 9.

 

[crick]

my definition of a grail watch is "the one watch to rule them all!" - all so desirable that you want to put it up on a pedestal and worship it. for me it could be a casio grail watch, so it's all subjective...

yah asad, if this watch isn't really the watch you want to shove on a pedestal or lick all over it while on your wrist then it aint the one for 10K!

you're right - i've been seeing more daytonas pop up now a days in watch stores. the tourneau here had it out for a while before it got sold.

 

[drfcfighter]

yeah mate, this is the holy grail...

I agree...

however, 10k is just much too much for a rather simple chrono. That's jumping into patek territory. If I were you, I'd get a patek, VC, or a lange, and make a franken daytona to scratch the itch (although I don't know if 10K would be enough for those too).

At the end of the day, you know that daytona is NOT worth 10k, and you're paying for the hype mostly.

 

[hk45ca]

if i were to go ahead and buy one it would be a used tt but since you don't do any kind of gold for 10,000.00 on a ss watch i would consider a vc overseas chrono. they are absolutely stunning and as classy as it gets instead of being an old tired design that is just being manipulated to get the very last cent out of it.

 

[hk45ca]

i just found another z serial white dial ss for 10,300.00 that is guaranteed perfect and has been worn twice. i don't know how low they will get but the price is defiantly coming down as customers are turning away.

 

[drfcfighter]

i just found another z serial white dial ss for 10,300.00 that is guaranteed perfect and has been worn twice. i don't know how low they will get but the price is defiantly coming down as customers are turning away.

the U.S. recession is definitely peaking its head around the corner, and this may be a sign of such.

 

[R2D4]

If I were in the market for this watch, I would look for a timezone seller, Rolex forum seller or another NAWCC member/reseller. You will get it at a considerable savings and if you do have to have it serviced it can be done independently by a competent watch smith for much less. Rolex service is wonderful and you do get what you pay for, however is it really necessary? I can get a 7750 cleaned and serviced with warrante for a fraction of the 1000 dollar price, that's worth a bunch to me! I thought the rep SMP would gitter scratched (the itch) but ended up buying the Gen. So I know what you are going through.

 

[ssalxpanerai]

After paying 10,000, would the itch go away? I think it will go away for a short time and will get itch again. Can you efford another 10,000 for another itch that may come soon after first itch? Pay $300 for good Daytona sec@6 and we can have a lot left for future itches. Why worry for known problem? We should worry for unknown problem. If the sec@6 problem happens, take it to watchsmith like the one I have, it works perfectly and feel very good now. The crew-in crown works flawlessly after service. I really love it now and wear with confident.

 

[drfcfighter]

After paying 10,000, would the itch go away? I think it will go away for a short time and will get itch again. Can you efford another 10,000 for another itch that may come soon after first itch? Pay $300 for good Daytona sec@6 and we can have a lot left for future itches. Why worry for known problem? We should worry for unknown problem. If the sec@6 problem happens, take it to watchsmith like the one I have, it works perfectly and feel very good now. The crew-in crown works flawlessly after service. I really love it now and wear with confident.

What did the watchsmith do that would ensure that the prob won't come back soon? I'm not being an ass; I thought the sec at 6 problem was due to poor modification at the factories to begin with, meaning that the mod parts are poor to begin with. Do you know what your watchsmith did to fix that problem? If it is convincing enough, I would go for it myself! :shock: :wink:

 

[tootall]

Though the one thing thats itches me is the 3o'clock misalligned subdial. What are some other issues with this watch?

What are you talking about?

The 3 o'clock sub dial look to be way off on the cheapo reps (It does not align and looks to be placed higher)

Maybe this is the case for the cheapo reps, but the $200 Daytona I got from Trevor looks spot on. The only difference is the subdial circle is a fraction of a mm thicker than the gen. Other than that, it's spot on. I have the 2005 model like your first pic.

If you are looking at getting the white one in the other pics shown, there is virtually no difference and IMO the dial looks better than gen.

 

[watchbuff]

it wouldnt be worth it to fork out 10K only when u get home u get buyers remorse

True dat. Been there. and for 10k$, that's alot of remorse. I think it's obscene for a watch to cost $10k or up. Unless your asses are nearing the hundreds of millions, if you have to bargain shop for a 10k watch it's not worth it. With living in Ny making 6 figures a 2-3k watch is even "on the fence".

 

[donnay458]

the holy grail for me was the LV mariner ... i had coveted and wanted that gen since it was released to production and offered to the genral public. however due to corporate circumstances - downsizing, reorganization and eventual lay off my desire to acquire the gen was put on the back burner; till i discoverd the rep forums and all the information and resources afforded to an individual.

in short i was able to acquire my desired "holy grail" timepiece and others that are listed in my signature. so thanks to all of you.

now asad ... if your holy grail is the daytona and you have been waiting 3 yrs for it. if your expendible financing is in place and you REALLY REALLY desire the silver white faced Daytona. then by all means pull your trigger. you will not be having buyer's remorse because you just attained /accomplished a desired goal. however did i just read in this same thread and from one of your responses that you are quickly thinking the bell and ross is the new holy grail timepiece truly ponder and weigh which is more important to you.

the suggestions of the other members maybe more on point for you ... therefore i leave you this ...

KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE AND GET WHAT YOU LIKE (not yelling just being emphatic ... :lol: ) it is from my experience that a person will never be satisfied with anything else.

if not else works ... then cheers, pints, single malts and lap dances :lol: :lol: :lol:

good luck fellow Darksider !!!

 

[Neg]

To those who say they have a replica Daytona, and it's spot on with few exceptions, I am sorry, but you are dead wrong. You have obviously never had the two side by side. I think if you want a Daytona, you're going to have to get the genuine, otherwise you will be disappointed. The bezel thickness is way off, the subdials don't look the same in a side by side comparison, the movement is just not reliable in the replica, and knowing it's a replica, it just wont feel the same on your wrist. I think a Daytona purchase would be a wise choice. You'll almost always be able to recover the purchase price and in the long run you may end up making a few bucks on it. There are other watche sin this price range, but not all of them will hold there value as well. The one thing I dislike about the Daytona though, is it's lack of a date. If it had a date function, I would have one by now.

I'd consider the IWC 3713-019 (One of my favorite watches).

 

[R2D4]

To those who say they have a replica Daytona, and it's spot on with few exceptions, I am sorry, but you are dead wrong. You have obviously never had the two side by side. I think if you want a Daytona, you're going to have to get the genuine, otherwise you will be disappointed. The bezel thickness is way off, the subdials don't look the same in a side by side comparison, the movement is just not reliable in the replica, and knowing it's a replica, it just wont feel the same on your wrist. I think a Daytona purchase would be a wise choice. You'll almost always be able to recover the purchase price and in the long run you may end up making a few bucks on it. There are other watche sin this price range, but not all of them will hold there value as well. The one thing I dislike about the Daytona though, is it's lack of a date. If it had a date function, I would have one by now.

I'd consider the IWC 3713-019 (One of my favorite watches).

I agree wholeheartedly on this. For me I like the Tudor/Prince for the date function. As far as being spot on, you could find and make a kit for 3500+ but in my experience it's just better to give in if that is your dream.

 

[asad]

my definition of a grail watch is "the one watch to rule them all!" - all so desirable that you want to put it up on a pedestal and worship it. for me it could be a casio grail watch, so it's all subjective...

yah asad, if this watch isn't really the watch you want to shove on a pedestal or lick all over it while on your wrist then it aint the one for 10K!

you're right - i've been seeing more daytonas pop up now a days in watch stores. the tourneau here had it out for a while before it got sold.

Most definetly agreed, I called the dealer and told them. I wont take it then he threw at me that they just got a black one in, would you rather be interested in that? I told them I am sorry but I dont think soo. So here it is in simple terms. I am not aching to spend 10 grand on a watch currently, But am in a look out for my holy grail which should not be worth more than 10 grand and should be a nice sports watch with a acceptable complication. I am leaning towards a Glashutte Sports

Evo

yeah mate, this is the holy grail...

I agree...

however, 10k is just much too much for a rather simple chrono. That's jumping into patek territory. If I were you, I'd get a patek, VC, or a lange, and make a franken daytona to scratch the itch (although I don't know if 10K would be enough for those too).

At the end of the day, you know that daytona is NOT worth 10k, and you're paying for the hype mostly.

.

I 100% agree with you!

if i were to go ahead and buy one it would be a used tt but since you don't do any kind of gold for 10,000.00 on a ss watch i would consider a vc overseas chrono. they are absolutely stunning and as classy as it gets instead of being an old tired design that is just being manipulated to get the very last cent out of it.

I 100% agree with you! Though I have not found VC's to be attractive at all (personal preference).

 

[asad]

i just found another z serial white dial ss for 10,300.00 that is guaranteed perfect and has been worn twice. i don't know how low they will get but the price is defiantly coming down as customers are turning away.

Yup I have been seeing that in the secondary market as well.

i just found another z serial white dial ss for 10,300.00 that is guaranteed perfect and has been worn twice. i don't know how low they will get but the price is defiantly coming down as customers are turning away.

the U.S. recession is definitely peaking its head around the corner, and this may be a sign of such.

That I think is part of the problem, though in truth, I think the hype is finally dying as well.

If I were in the market for this watch, I would look for a timezone seller, Rolex forum seller or another NAWCC member/reseller. You will get it at a considerable savings and if you do have to have it serviced it can be done independently by a competent watch smith for much less. Rolex service is wonderful and you do get what you pay for, however is it really necessary? I can get a 7750 cleaned and serviced with warrante for a fraction of the 1000 dollar price, that's worth a bunch to me! I thought the rep SMP would gitter scratched (the itch) but ended up buying the Gen. So I know what you are going through.

Thanks for that info, I have searched around and the cheapest I would get a good used one for probably 9 grand.

 

[asad]

After paying 10,000, would the itch go away? I think it will go away for a short time and will get itch again. Can you efford another 10,000 for another itch that may come soon after first itch? Pay $300 for good Daytona sec@6 and we can have a lot left for future itches. Why worry for known problem? We should worry for unknown problem. If the sec@6 problem happens, take it to watchsmith like the one I have, it works perfectly and feel very good now. The crew-in crown works flawlessly after service. I really love it now and wear with confident.

Thanks, after seeing the original just yesterday and seeing your pic I truly can't tell the difference. Also referring to drcfighter what was fixed on it to make it run better.

Though the one thing thats itches me is the 3o'clock misalligned subdial. What are some other issues with this watch?

Thanks, Good to know. As I am sure the better reps would not have that issue

it wouldnt be worth it to fork out 10K only when u get home u get buyers remorse

Thanks, very understandable, Also that is how much my car is worth at this point also. So I think I would rather upgrade that.

 

[asad]

the holy grail for me was the LV mariner ... i had coveted and wanted that gen since it was released to production and offered to the genral public. however due to corporate circumstances - downsizing, reorganization and eventual lay off my desire to acquire the gen was put on the back burner; till i discoverd the rep forums and all the information and resources afforded to an individual.

in short i was able to acquire my desired "holy grail" timepiece and others that are listed in my signature. so thanks to all of you.

now asad ... if your holy grail is the daytona and you have been waiting 3 yrs for it. if your expendible financing is in place and you REALLY REALLY desire the silver white faced Daytona. then by all means pull your trigger. you will not be having buyer's remorse because you just attained /accomplished a desired goal. however did i just read in this same thread and from one of your responses that you are quickly thinking the bell and ross is the new holy grail timepiece truly ponder and weigh which is more important to you.

the suggestions of the other members maybe more on point for you ... therefore i leave you this ...

KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE AND GET WHAT YOU LIKE (not yelling just being emphatic ... :lol: ) it is from my experience that a person will never be satisfied with anything else.

if not else works ... then cheers, pints, single malts and lap dances :lol: :lol: :lol:

good luck fellow Darksider !!!

True dat. Been there. and for 10k$, that's alot of remorse. I think it's obscene for a watch to cost $10k or up. Unless your asses are nearing the hundreds of millions, if you have to bargain shop for a 10k watch it's not worth it. With living in Ny making 6 figures a 2-3k watch is even "on the fence".[/quote]

What are you talking about?[/quote]

The 3 o'clock sub dial look to be way off on the cheapo reps (It does not align and looks to be placed higher)[/quote]

Maybe this is the case for the cheapo reps, but the $200 Daytona I got from Trevor looks spot on. The only difference is the subdial circle is a fraction of a mm thicker than the gen. Other than that, it's spot on. I have the 2005 model like your first pic.

If you are looking at getting the white one in the other pics shown, there is virtually no difference and IMO the dial looks better than gen.[/quote]

Thanks for all that. I am very sure I will not be getting it now. I just woke up after having slept for a good 8 hours and I didn't have any dream, to getting it. Also LOL I was not referring too a Bell & Ross, It was about the IWC Big Pilot, Though that didn't fit me after trying it out.

 

[asad]

To those who say they have a replica Daytona, and it's spot on with few exceptions, I am sorry, but you are dead wrong. You have obviously never had the two side by side. I think if you want a Daytona, you're going to have to get the genuine, otherwise you will be disappointed. The bezel thickness is way off, the subdials don't look the same in a side by side comparison, the movement is just not reliable in the replica, and knowing it's a replica, it just wont feel the same on your wrist. I think a Daytona purchase would be a wise choice. You'll almost always be able to recover the purchase price and in the long run you may end up making a few bucks on it. There are other watche sin this price range, but not all of them will hold there value as well. The one thing I dislike about the Daytona though, is it's lack of a date. If it had a date function, I would have one by now.

I'd consider the IWC 3713-019 (One of my favorite watches).

Thanks for that information, Is there a review anyone did comparing the real to fake? Also I don't think I will be going for a IWC, Since I already have a couple of IWCs great reps.