awesome. it is a top time piece! I’m still amazed whenever it put it on.

Very nice! There is nothing else like picking up from the AD.

You're very welcome!

Yes, it might be the peak. It turned out to be a great year for Rolex. Very satisfied!

Thanks for your support throughout 2022 and Happy Christmas and New Year. . I probably won't visit my AD again until next spring, but I'll continue to do videos on what I already have.

The good thing about this one, is that later on, I can put it on an aftermarket rubber strap if I choose. Although not as good as Oysterflex. it gives some flexibility, whereas I would not have the option of a gold bracelet if I purchased an Oysterflex model.

Nice 👍 I don't have a steel Daytona yet, but the gold is awesome.

Thanks! I definitely think some of the gold Daytonas and Day-Dates are under-rated.

Thank you so much!

It's my best piece yet.

Thanks a ton!

Thank you! Spent a LOT of time to acquire these, now time to hang back a little.

Actually, my AD mentioned that they appreciate my enthusiasm and like seeing my reactions when I receive a new Rolex, and that was why they thought of me when this came in.

Thank you. It’s a unique combination of dial elements!

Thank you so much!

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you! Will do! Don't mind at all if 2023 is less busy.

Wearing it right now at work! Merry Christmas to you too. ✌️

I was HOPING you would see the premier of my new video! 🤟. This will be on wrist for the entire Christmas Weekend. I've wanted a Christmas Gift Rolex for several years, and now I finally have one, and such a beauty. Yes, now I can step back for a while (?maybe until next spring/early summer). Thanks for all your support this year. You've been a great driver of my channel! And Good Luck in the New Year! 💥

@@sc1 it is great to be on this watch collecting journey with you! I stopped making videos to cool my obsession but I do love checking in with what’s going on with your collection. And you know, with the red accents and the warmth of the gold, that is a perfect Christmas watch!

Those red accents blending in with the yellow gold, almost gives a feel of Rose Gold. Very warm. Most likely nothing else new is coming for me in the foreseeable future (but I've said that before...) I merely got hooked on your personality from your very first video on the Wimbledon DateJust (which I recall you declined), but anyway enjoyed your subsequent videos. Always understandable to take a break. Best wishes.

Thank you, it IS amazing.

Yeah, It's a beautiful dial, and it doesn't come along everyday.

I think for many Corporate AD's there is a "theoretical waitlist" but they will throw your name in the waste basket after you exit the door. For other Family-Owner AD's there IS a waitlist, but people with buying history and relationship and likability and trust, will always drift to the top of the list. For the Rare AD (and I've seen it in Orlando, FL) there is a lottery system where everyone has an equal chance.

@S C even for the family owned. A list that isn't prioritized by wait time isn't a wait list.

It's one of the irregular verbs Minister, for them it's a wait list where they literally wait and mostly for naught, for you its a semi ordered queue that sometimes works, and for me it's the priority phone number list that the AD whips out when the watches arrive in stock. [apologies to Yes (Prime) Minister

I went inside a rolex ad …. Ggrrrrrrrr disgusting … then i got mine from some flipper !!!! More disgusting …. Lolsssss

Oh, a rose gold Daytona sounds stunning. I hope you don't regret selling it. Like I said, my Daytona has some minor issues with legibility, but I don't mind at all.

Haven’t regretted it so far because the rose gold really didn’t look as good on my skin as I hoped it would. The watch itself was stunning, but I didn’t make it look good… After watching your video today though I’m honestly having second thoughts…

I'm am looking back several times at the Everrose Gold SunDust Dial, and it looks Spectacular on the website. I would have been happy with that too. But It's ok if you have second thoughts. I've regretted several times my white dial two-tone Daytona, but I've made a come-back since then with my newer Daytona, and then some. So, it's possible to always bounce back and get an even better piece, if you choose to do so.

@@sc1 good advice! For what it’s worth, I think you made a great decision on your white dial gold/steel Daytona. Like the one you just purchased, it has nice contrast. And you seemed to really enjoy it when you did the video on it. You said it today, a big part of this is the experience with the AD when it’s a positive one and it sounds like your AD is a pleasure to deal with. I have had a long standing relationship with my AD here and I can say that about half of the watches that I have purchased from them were one’s I did not request, but they were really cool pieces that I now enjoy very much. A fee of them my sales associate spec’d out for me without telling me so that I would have the opportunity to see a specification that I might not pick on my own. And almost every time it’s turned out to be a watch that I thoroughly enjoy. One example was a SkyDweller that he ordered for me earlier this year. He spec’d rose gold with the oyster flex strap and the gray dial. I never would have chosen that on my own……but now I think it’s one of the coolest versions of that watch. Thanks to my AD. That being said, the owner of my AD is retiring and Rolex did not let him keep the Rolex brand as he looked for buyers for his store. So now I am starting over essentially. But it was a truly enjoyable relationship for many years. He told me he was planning to introduce me to the owner of the AD who has stores in two nearby cities. So we’ll see….

Oh, SC, I misunderstood your last reply about the white dial Daytona. Is that the one you regretted selling? Your latest steel/gold Daytona had a black dial, didn’t it?

Thank you. Really enjoying it.

Wow, thanks for returning, I haven't seen you in a long while. This Daytona would look fabulous on almost anyone. I was in the same position three years ago, never thought I would go for yellow gold, but it has slowly grown on me. If it can happen to me...maybe it could happen to anyone. I still enjoy wearing a suit most days, but this winter, relying a little more on cashmere and wool sweaters. Still a great match with Gold Rolex.

I had to take multiple measurements, but most of them came out to around 39mm. I don't know why Rolex keeps advertising it as a 40mm. It 'look' slightly larger than 39mm due to the bezel and chronograph pushers.

@S C i believe your tt has the same case as my steel. Let me know what you get.

I didn’t think gold was right for me either. But give it time… if it happened to me, it could happen to you.

Thanks again for watching!

Thanks for the kind words. 👍

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I'm really considering trimming down some of the edges. Thanks for following!

Thanks, it is an splendid Daytona... and a major acquisition.

@@sc1 indeed. Wear it in good health. What could you possibly ask for in 2023 after all of this? Also what are your thoughts on Rose Gold? I see you gravitate more to YG instead.

I'm not sure anything could top this, but you can see in my previous Shorts, that I asked for a Rose Gold Yacht-Master 40mm with Oysterflex. That's the next piece that I would want, not only for the Rose Gold, but the Oysterflex bracelet as well. kzfaq.infoeM4HcgrNKLs?feature=share

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Best of Luck. It's a Beauty!

I don’t know, I have never heard of aftermarket ceramic sleeves even existing. If so, you would need to re-size the pins or links to accommodate the sleeves.

I found out that once offered, the AD might not give you a second chance. (I passed up a white gold Daytona Oysterflex, and regret it ever since). Offers can be a blessing in disguise. It might not seem the best at the moment, but it could turn out to be a true keeper. Meteorite GMT would be awesome.

Oh, yes, either Daytona is highly recommended. Platinum is more pricey, and a different look.

It’s still processing. It should process up to 4K! Maybe try it again later.

Don’t know for sure, but probably the meteorite dial is the most valuable, then diamonds on the dial adds value, and then next the ‘Paul Newman” is added value.

Thank you much 👍

@@sc1 but Rememebr who the king of them are 😎😎 🌌

I'm torn up. My Dweller is dope, but this Gold Racing 'Tona is making a run for it's money, and it's threatening to take over as Top Dog.

@@sc1 It would be too dog. But there's one reason it is second to the dweller. Doesn't have the 9001 movement. It is stunning though and probably harder to get than the dweller. It's like comparing Federer and Nadal. P.S. check your email I sent you some pics of my dweller :)

This Daytona would look amazing on almost anyone.

Both my Pennsylvania ADs remove the stickers, but allow me to keep the bezel protector. I once got the plastic/styrofoam shipping coffin, but they are now keeping them.

@@sc1 thanks for info. your video remind me today to text my New York AD about the 2023 60th anniversary Daytonas. They just replied that they are not taking reservation requests on the 2023 yet. :(

just saw the eisenkeisel in-person. it is amazing.

Yellow gold does get some looks from the females. Because it stands out. Yellow gold with diamonds is extra special. I've gotten some comments about it. (...Is that a Rolex?) White gold -- It is not noticed. I wear the White Gold just for myself. Makes me feel great to wear. This is the 'Stealth Wealth' look.

Totally fine to buy secondary, and then sell it once you get the call from the AD. I've thought about doing that before. But not quite ready to do that, especially since I am so happy with my full yellow gold Daytona...

@@sc1 beautiful watch as I said but more delicate than the ss one of course. It’s not a watch to wear everyday for sure. Yes, if I’m offered a ss Daytona I’d sell this one and keep the new one. You are right about that.

The Oysterflex model is in more demand than the all gold versions. Maybe because it is more affordable (?)

What is pretty?

I saw your video on it. I think you should ask for something similar. It would look good on you too. I've heard people rag on the Daytona as being too "Dainty" but I can't disagree more.

@@sc1 I've hinted for them to offer me the platinum or meteorite dial daytonas

You're asking for some high-roller pieces.

@S C whats left after full gold daytona man? You're in the same predicament now!

Yes, that would be the next step. But then again, I could just decide to exit the game while I'm up...

Thank you very much for confirming this. I just don't understand why they did not include the ceramic sleeves in the yellow gold. It's a great feature, in my opinion.

@@sc1 It's a mystery of rolex engineering. According to some secondry watch shop clerks, 116505 and 116506 has sleeve and 116508 and 116509 doesn't. I also think ceramic is reasonable way to make bracelet more reliable👍

@@sc1 it is most likely a situation of an older design versus new. The YG 116508 has the older, slimmer case design (same as the steel and TT models) while the RG 116505 has the newer, wider lug case with more turned down lugs. Rolex has now transitioned all of the new generation 2023 Daytonas to this newer case design. I suspect that the old YG slim cased watches (like yours) also carried with them the older bracelet design without the ceramic inserts for the pins.

I had prior purchase history here. If I recall, I waited several months for the Two-tone Daytona, then 2 more months for this full gold Daytona.

Thank you! Cheers!

mine too

I suppose I stand corrected. I did not know any of that. (I need to up my research game).

yes

Unfortunately not, it has become the elusive unicorn for me. I just gave up trying a couple years ago.

From the links they removed in store, my particular Daytona definitely does NOT have the ceramic sleeves. It's a brand new piece just arrived last week at the AD. Do only certain Daytonas have the ceramic sleeves? Maybe I should remove an extra link myself and double check.

@S C the sleeves are very obvious as you may have experienced. I would do as you say and check a link to see. I... wouldnt be happy if it was without. I couldnt imagine it would be the case that everose has sleeves but the yellow does not. What I will sympathise with, the ceramic sleeves are a pain to install but I would not wear it without them of course!

Yes, they were very obvious to see on my WG GMT and YG DD, but I definitely did not see them on the removed links from the AD. I saw the watch with all links installed before they removed 3 links in the back. My older screwdriver has worn down, so I will order another, then remove an extra link just to double check. It didn't make sense to me that the YG Daytona line would be the only one without ceramics.

@@sc1 please make a video regarding this scandal 😅

@@sc1 I just bought a new (4130 movement) Daytona 116505, full rose gold. 100% it has ceramic sleeves in the bracelet. My white gold Sub 126619LB also has ceramic sleeves. Interestingly though they are different colors - black sleeves on my 2021 Sub and white sleeves on my 2023 Daytona.

Not in Florida 🔫

Wearing it now at work. Most of the staff are working from home due to the weather… so it’s almost like a bunker. 😉

I will not sell this piece. Never had any intention to sell it. I am Enjoying it too much. But true, I think anyone who sells a recent sports Rolex will get noticed. And then no more offers for them. Anyone planning to flip from an AD should now be deathly afraid of doing so. Hopefully, this leaves more availability for true collectors and people like me who actually enjoy the experience of wearing Rolex.

I am suspecting that Rolex is already doing this with Grey Market Dealers. Posing as buyers and purchasing the flipped watches, and tracking them back down to the AD where it was originally bought, and then blacklisting that client who sold to the Grey.

What is interesting, though, Rolex Steel takes on the value of gold, in many cases.