I can only have one - SS black Daytona or WG Daytona OF

[envuks]

Originally Posted by LPan

Whilst I was debating this yesterday I got a VERY unexpected call and bought this today.... now im really screwed as its SS or this!

In this case I stand corrected. Keep the meteorite OF dump the SS!


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[Old Geezer]

Pm > ss

[places]

WG Daytona on OF

[Rollieo]

I have that same meteorite Daytona, WG on OF. Love this piece and hands down it’s not even a comparison with a SS Daytona.

With that said, I couldn’t daily the meteorite Daytona. It’s pretty under the radar for non watch folks given it’s on rubber and it’s WG. I wear it all the time (at least twice a week since I got it), but I can’t daily a $40k Msrp / $100k secondary watch. I don’t baby my watches, but when I’m turning wrenches, going to the pool, or even washing the dishes, I don’t want to wear it where I can hit things. Usually will be wearing the explorer for that.

[Bartolo]

Originally Posted by jb335

I used to strongly prefer the SS version because I though a full bracelet was always better. Then I got both watches. Now I know that not only is the OF great but the dial on the 519 is amazing and the overall feel of the 519 is light years more special and significant than the SS version.

I think most people that own both agree with this. Until you own them, you just don’t know.

I had ZERO interest in an OF Daytona . . . until my sales associate brought out their 519 demo 'just to show me.' I get it now. It's something that photos don't do justice to; a full evaluation requires wearing it. Then if you don't like it, so be it!

[Bartolo]

Has the 519 OF "Ghost" been discontinued?

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Bartolo

Has the 519 OF "Ghost" been discontinued?

The 116519 has been discontinued for he 126519.


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[MILGAUSS88]

I prefer the contrast between the bezel and dial on the ghost.

[mjwalter80]

My vote

[GW44]

Anyone who turns down a Meteorite dial PM Rolex (Daytona especially) needs their head seen to….

[jb335]

Originally Posted by jb335

519 > either 500


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X2


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[Wingman244]

I would get the ghost and spend some money on a custom padded black crocodile/alligator strap. I think that would look killer. BTW - are black leather/alligator straps out of style?

[Wingman244]

Originally Posted by envuks

OF with smarty end links:


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Is that an actual Rolex OF strap? My smarty end links are in the mail and I would like to get a couple of straps. Is that a 3rd party strap? The end links look great!

[Actor07]

WG OF Black dial 12 series is killer...IMHO

[Hodog16]

Have the new black Daytona on oysterflex also. Can’t go wrong either way.

I prefer PM, bracelet, and ceramic bezel so the obvious answer is the platona which I’m hoping can happen in next couple of years.

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by jb335

I used to strongly prefer the SS version because I though a full bracelet was always better. Then I got both watches. Now I know that not only is the OF great but the dial on the 519 is amazing and the overall feel of the 519 is light years more special and significant than the SS version.

I think most people that own both agree with this. Until you own them, you just don’t know.


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Own both and yes the OF felt more special. Now have a 126500LN white and it definitely crept up. It’s closer now

[Rockeater]

Which of the two is the heavier watch?

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Rockeater

Which of the two is the heavier watch?

The OF


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[RCorsa]

I have a 126519 ghosts on OF and it is amazing.

That said it would be killer to be able to swap to a WG bracelet for a dressier occasion.

Does anyone know if this has ever been done? I assume a WG Rolex bracelet would cost 15-20k if you could even source one?

[omar10213245]

precious metal all day, every day.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Actor07

WG OF Black dial 12 series is killer...IMHO

That's a beauty for sure. Reverse Iron Panda. Wish they had it in steel full bracelet too.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by RCorsa

I have a 126519 ghosts on OF and it is amazing.

That said it would be killer to be able to swap to a WG bracelet for a dressier occasion.

Does anyone know if this has ever been done? I assume a WG Rolex bracelet would cost 15-20k if you could even source one?

You can’t fit a Rolex bracelet on the OF version.


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[GVAZQUEZ]

I have both: OF Ghost gets way more wrist time. But if had to pick only one Daytona I guess SS would win.


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[Wingman244]

Originally Posted by Actor07

WG OF Black dial 12 series is killer...IMHO

That’s a stunner. Absolutely beautiful.

[purelife]

For a watch so imbued in popular culture and people's minds, I doubt anyone thinks of oyster flex when they picture a daytona in their head.

Also, precious metal daytona is a new thing, not a classic, unlike DD for which precious metal is a tradition.

Adding to this, I also recently had the sticker shop of learning the price of Rolex after market parts through AD. Assuming that oyster flex is not going to last you as long as the braclet, come time to replace, it might be another small chunk of cash. For example, one link for my platinum DD costs $1700 USD + tax. A full platinum DD bracelet costs $35000 USD plus tax.

[Kenny G]

I would normally always take a bracelet over OF (not even a fan of OF) and would also normally always prefer a black dial….but in this case, I’d say that WG Daytona on OF is just too gorgeous not to take over the black dial.


Edit: just realized this is a year old thread that was resurrected…

[NiJaRo1225]

Old thread, but Meteorite WG on OF - not even a question for me.

Congrats on the unexpected pick up!


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[huba01]

I have both and wear the ss the most, but love my wg. If I had to part with one , it would be the ss black as I´m next in line for the new panda

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by Rollieo

I have that same meteorite Daytona, WG on OF. Love this piece and hands down it’s not even a comparison with a SS Daytona.

With that said, I couldn’t daily the meteorite Daytona. It’s pretty under the radar for non watch folks given it’s on rubber and it’s WG. I wear it all the time(at least twice a week since I got it), but I can’t daily a $40k Msrp / $100k secondary watch. I don’t baby my watches, but when I’m turning wrenches, going to the pool, or even washing the dishes, I don’t want to wear it where I can hit things. Usually will be wearing the explorer for that.

Washing the ‘dishes’ ?
How modern ….

But you have a beautiful watch there, I’ve never seen one in The flesh but every pic I’ve seen it looks amazing …

[Duke10]

Keep the black


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