Rolex deep sea or Daytona ?

FVM3 · 08-03-2013, 02:05 PM

Planning to get either one, which would you pick?

dreamingat30fps · 08-03-2013, 02:09 PM

If its only between those two then deep sea, otherwise:

Nate4641 · 08-03-2013, 08:14 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=467

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Agamemnon · 08-03-2013, 08:44 PM

If you are a scuba diver and you want your watch to represent your passion - go for the Rolex Deep Sea. If you more a car guy - then the Daytona.

Watches are very personal and make a statement about yourself.

Both are great watches. But Rolex isn't the only game in town - look at IWC, Jaeger LeCoutre, Audemars Piguet, etc. Any top end mechanical watch is a wonderful thing to own and wear.

JVX6M · 08-03-2013, 09:05 PM

Deep Sea Dweller no question! One of my absolute favorites, largest of the Rolex collection which is by no means large compared to other brands. Will wear the heaviest and be the most bulky but again not compared to other brands. It's definitely on my list of future purchases, would look fantastic dressed up or with jeans and a T!

bimmerjph · 08-03-2013, 10:13 PM

I'd go Daytona.

I'm not a huge watch guy, so correct me if I'm wrong. But can't you get an entry level Patel Phillipe for the price of an upper level Daytona? If thats right you may want to look at that option.

Mr Tonka · 08-04-2013, 12:38 AM

neither

playground · 08-04-2013, 03:28 AM

Daytona. Deep sea... meh.

Hisam135i · 08-04-2013, 04:26 AM

Deep sea

Erhan · 08-08-2013, 05:24 PM

Get an IWC or JLC for that money. But if you insist (for reasons unknown to human kind), get a Daytona with Zenith movement. This is the second series of Daytona watches and introduced in 1988. They have 5 digit model numbers.

RandomHero · 08-08-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Erhan

Get an IWC or JLC for that money. But if you insist (for reasons unknown to human kind), get a Daytona with Zenith movement. This is the second series of Daytona watches and introduced in 1988. They have 5 digit model numbers.

I certainly wouldn't consider the fact that a Stainless Daytona has appreciated in price about 9.2%/year since 1973.

In comparison, the S&P 500 has averaged about 6.7% over the same time period (Aug-73-June-12)

Red Bread · 08-08-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RandomHero

I certainly wouldn't consider the fact that a Stainless Daytona has appreciated in price about 9.2%/year since 1973.

In comparison, the S&P 500 has averaged about 6.7% over the same time period (Aug-73-June-12)

Just ballpark math, but a Daytona in 1973 was $415? Methinks your 9.2% rate is just a little off. That's assuming full retail of a steel Daytona at $14k.

RandomHero · 08-08-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Just ballpark math, but a Daytona in 1973 was $415? Methinks your 9.2% rate is just a little off. That's assuming full retail of a steel Daytona at $14k.

That wasn't really the point I was trying to make. Obviously there are more variables to that equation. My point was that Rolex timepieces may not be the best value strictly from a mechanical and build quality standpoint, but they have always been in high demand, and there has been a serious price appreciation over the past 40 years.

However here was my thought process:
I used this price evolution sheet: http://minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.htm

August 1973- Stainless Daytona $386
June 2012- Stainless Daytona $12000
i=Interest Rate/Year

$386(1+i)^39=$12000
(1+i)^39=31.088
i=9.2%/year

If we used your numbers:
$415(1+i)^39=$14000
(1+i)39=33.73
I=9.44%/year

EDIT- Didn't mean for any of that to come off rude. I'm a Finance guy so I get off to numbers.

Kwando · 08-08-2013, 06:24 PM

Deep Sea..but I'd have to have a IWC Portuguese 7 Day on my wrist first.

kits135i · 08-08-2013, 06:31 PM

Neither!

bga23 · 08-09-2013, 10:09 AM

Have loved Daytona for many years. Can't justify dropping the cash on it when I don't wear watches I currently own.

bjayfan · 08-09-2013, 10:39 AM

Have always been told, if you want a watch get an Omega (speedmaster or seamaster), if you want jewelry, go for Rolex.

kits135i · 08-09-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bjayfan

Have always been told, if you want a watch get an Omega (speedmaster or seamaster), if you want jewelry, go for Rolex.

Not bad, but there is a lot more than just Omega to say you have a watch over jewelry. Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, Breguet, A. Lange & Sohne.... Just to name a few

Red Bread · 08-09-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RandomHero

EDIT- Didn't mean for any of that to come off rude. I'm a Finance guy so I get off to numbers.

No offense, I am too. I was using 2013, which explains our different starting point. It appears that we're actually in the right area for pricing of an early 70's Daytona. I had a gold GMT that appreciated at about the same rate while I owned it, so I'm not that surprised at how the numbers play out, I just wasn't expecting the 70's pricing to be that low.

dreamingat30fps · 08-09-2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjayfan

Have always been told, if you want a watch get an Omega (speedmaster or seamaster), if you want jewelry, go for Rolex.

C'mon, anything above a $5 Casio is jewelry.

Nate4641 · 08-09-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate4641

http://www.m3post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=467

Theres a subforum area JUST for watches.....

EdM5 · 08-11-2013, 04:21 AM

Both are pretty cool but I think it depends on your wrist size.
I tried the steel / white dial daytona but it looked akward. Tiny (40 mm in fact), compared to my other watches
The (deep sea) sea dweller looked much better (44 min) I am definitely no Rolex fanboy but I gotta say I love this watch.

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Agamemnon Captain 175 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2016 m3 ss2 zcp full leather Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	If you are a scuba diver and you want your watch to represent your passion - go for the Rolex Deep Sea. If you more a car guy - then the Daytona. Watches are very personal and make a statement about yourself. Both are great watches. But Rolex isn't the only game in town - look at IWC, Jaeger LeCoutre, Audemars Piguet, etc. Any top end mechanical watch is a wonderful thing to own and wear.
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Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Get an IWC or JLC for that money. But if you insist (for reasons unknown to human kind), get a Daytona with Zenith movement. This is the second series of Daytona watches and introduced in 1988. They have 5 digit model numbers. __________________ 2011 MINI Cooper S previous cars: E92 M3, Z4MC, Z4 Roadster, E36 328 Sedan
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