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Sep 16 2018 04:56AM more by Raspberry8951
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Ok I have the option of choosing from:

#1 The New Rolex Daytona in White Gold on a Oyster Flex Dial.

#2 The Zenith Rolex Daytona in Steel . It is in Mint condition. Owner just left it in a Safety Deposit box since the late 1990's.

The price for the oyster Flex White Gold is at 26-K meanwhile the older Zenith Steel Daytona is at 28-K.

My predicament is this: I like both watches. I am afraid if I buy the zenith Daytona I might never wear it due to my fear of damaging it. I want to keep it's minty freshness of it so that it's value will continue to appreciate.

It sorta like having the option of buying a vintage 9-11 or should I just buy the newer model 9-11.

Let me know what you guys think?
      
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Sep 16 2018 06:31AM     link to this

The Zenith no doubt. The 4030 movement in the REF 16520's are gonna be super collectible. I have a Daytona 116500 so I'm obviously a fan of the new ones as well but if I was choosing between them, the Zenith for sure. It's a classic that seperates itself from the pack. Just my 2 cents...
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Sep 16 2018 06:40AM     link to this

I keep getting stuck on the the idea that the Zenith El Primero movement is based on a Valjoux movement.

But the collectibility factor comes to mind since Rolex will never ever outsource the Daytona movement ever again.

I guess the collectibility factor of the Zenith El Primero movement will out pace the intrinsic value of the newer white gold case of the newer Daytona.

First world problems, I guess.


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Sep 16 2018 08:05AM     link to this

Ignorant display of wealth
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Sep 16 2018 08:13AM     link to this

I couldn't decide between the Patek Philippe 5004t or George Daniel Co-Axial chrono so I got both.
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Sep 16 2018 08:31AM     link to this

I just look at my phone 71b
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Sep 16 2018 08:46AM     link to this

lmao investment!!!!! Buy it and wear it if you want to but as an investment you'll be hard-pressed to get your money out of it. How long has that washed been up for sale?
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Sep 16 2018 08:47AM     link to this

* watch
Al_Most_Perfect
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Sep 16 2018 08:56AM     link to this

Just get both, you fucking idiot pauper
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You a fancy mufuka!
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Sep 16 2018 09:13AM     link to this

I think U a pussy. Oh, U mean the watches!!

I recommend Timex. Just buy 10,000 of them.
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Sep 16 2018 10:06AM     link to this

Give the money to the democrats in this state. I am sure they can find a good cause for it....
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I nearly lost my Breitling in a fisting gone wrong
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Sep 16 2018 11:47AM     link to this

+1 Mr. Most Perfect This community has been overran by braggadocious paupers. This yutz talking about his “c” quality jewelry. We had another grandma 👵🏼 of a provider talking about driving around in a new corvette. It’s like this place went to hell in a bucket.
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Sep 16 2018 11:52AM     link to this

Get whatever you like ... I like the white gold better
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Sep 16 2018 11:57AM     link to this

Someone should check the prices that Mr Smuckers is talking. Because I know this grandma 👵🏼 on the boards that said the corvette was worth 140k only to find out it was worth only 40% of that price.
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Sep 16 2018 12:29PM     link to this

Rocky said "If you wanna have a good time, you gotta have a good watch"
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Sep 16 2018 01:56PM     link to this

There are better ways to invest. Why buy if you're not going to enjoy it?
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Sep 16 2018 03:23PM     link to this

Why are you buying the watch? The most important aspect of buying a watch is to wear it, and let it be enjoyed by not only yourself, but others.

I wouldn't get hung up on the zenith daytona.

Any stainless Daytona is a good daytona.

If you're spending in the neighborhood of $25-30K, just buy something new. Your "investment" will be the fact that 30 years from now, you enjoyed wearing it many times, have many of your own memories with it, and you're ready to pass it on as an heirloom.

If you're buying a watch as an investment, you're not spending enough or looking rare enough, to be honest.
Raspberry8951
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Sep 16 2018 05:06PM     link to this

@ BOD Iron Man’s Downey’s watch collection is also Tony Stark worthy as well.
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Sep 16 2018 05:15PM     link to this

Sndwoody, the guy's "Dead White N#gga" tee shirt must have been in the wash...along with his "Rich White Bitch" tee. Nice boots. Too bad they don't match the purse.
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Sep 16 2018 05:25PM     link to this

Edit yourself you no testosterone having yutz. You threw a buncha one-liners at the wall and not one of them sticks. However were you to lead with your best one, it may have elicited a chuckle from the heavyset, older, white and goyim crowd that you seem to be a member of.
Raspberry8951
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Sep 16 2018 05:33PM     link to this

I will most definitely stay away from the Swatch Group's chronographs.

No to the Omega Speedmasters and the Breguet Type 20s.
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Sep 16 2018 07:19PM     link to this

I didn't think there were so many NASCAR fans here. I love the Daytona.
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Sep 16 2018 08:14PM     link to this

Seamaster, baby! $4k+ and struggles to keep time!
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Sep 16 2018 08:28PM     link to this

Its a watch!

I look more at my phone, rather than my wrist.

But it’s your $. Do what you’d like.

But it’s still a watch!
Raspberry8951
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Sep 16 2018 10:23PM     link to this

Just like a Porsche is just a car.

Or a Lamborghini is just a very fast car.

Chocolatekisses6
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I want 1 hun
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Sep 16 2018 10:41PM     link to this

I get it.

But a car can get you from point A to point B.

Unless that watch can transport you in time?

Just my 0.02
Raspberry8951
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Sep 16 2018 10:48PM     link to this

It's all good.


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Do you smell that?























Yep. Pretty sure it’s bullshit.
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Thank You Haters. You all give me strength and the drive to prove to all of you that you are all wrong.

As Frank Sinatra once said " the best revenge is a successful life."
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Sep 17 2018 06:49AM     link to this

Too bad you're not motivated by pity.
That's what I'm seeing here.
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Sep 17 2018 07:10AM     link to this

I feel sort of guilty. Over the years when my sister worked for the Citizen watch company she gave me several watches. Since I've been retired I haven't worn watches, I just check my phone for the time. I take them out about once a year to check the batteries except for my Disney Land Mickey Mouse ECO Drive.
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Sep 17 2018 07:27AM     link to this

I tell time by placing a stick in the dirt. I call it a Grump Dial.
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"Thank You Haters. You all give me strength and the drive to prove to all of you that you are all wrong."

-Belly
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My Grump Dail is never wrong.
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Daytona’s are generally good buys bc they don’t depreciate like most watches, and they’re versatile enough for everyday activities, as well as getting the respect from watch collectors. However, it only applies to the stainless steel models; the gold models, doesn’t matter white or rose or yellow gold, drop in value quickly as you’re paying for the markup in gold on top of the Rolex brand. If you really want the latest movement in white gold, you can pick up a used one in god condition with a nice discount.
Go with the Zenith movement if you want something that’s more likely an investment worthy piece. As for wear and potential damages, white gold is soft and more likely get damaged if you wear it regularly.
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The clock on my wall is never wrong
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Mine is right, twice a day.
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Apr 5 2019 08:19AM     link to this

My point exactly
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Apr 5 2019 08:46AM     link to this

Mr Raspberry, gonna make you an offer you can't refuse.

Give me $10,000. And I'll tell you what time it is whenever you call me.
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Oh hell. Just realized I fell for the Dead Block Resurrection trick.
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Apr 5 2019 08:57AM     link to this

Man, just buy both

F these haters.... LoL
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Apr 5 2019 08:58AM     link to this

Ohh and give the other to me
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Apr 5 2019 11:59AM     link to this

Nope

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