Okay, here is my sharing about the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Two-Tone Daytona.
A few days ago, I was on a business trip in California. I had nothing to do in the afternoon, so I went to a local watch store. Guess what? I saw a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Two-Tone there! You know, it’s the m126503-0003 model. I’ve always had a thing for Daytonas, especially the two-tone ones – they just look so classy with the Oystersteel and yellow gold.
I asked the store staff to take it out for me to try on. Man, it felt amazing on my wrist! The weight, the shine, everything was just perfect. I was really tempted to buy it on the spot, but then I remembered the price tag – these things are not cheap! We are talking about nearly $19,000 or even more. And if you are looking at those really good quality replicas, the “super clone” watches, those can still cost you up to $1,500.
I had a good chat with the salesperson. He told me that the Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” 6239 is the one everyone wants. He said it’s super rare and linked to some actor, which makes it a big deal for collectors. So, if you are serious about collecting watches, maybe that’s something to think about. But for me, a regular guy, it’s way out of my league.
After leaving the store, I did some digging online. I found many listings for used Daytonas. The prices varied a lot, but it seemed like you could get a decent one from 2009 for around $18,952, which is still a lot of money! I also saw some ads offering 0 deposit and up to 3 years of 0% finance for TUDOR watches. It made me wonder if I should consider a TUDOR instead, but my heart was still set on that Daytona.
- Tried on the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Two-Tone (m126503-0003) in a store.
- Fell in love with it but was shocked by the price (around $19,000).
- Learned about the legendary Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” 6239, a collector’s dream.
- Found used Daytonas online for around $18,952.
- Saw ads for 0 deposit and 0% finance on TUDOR watches, which sparked some new thoughts.
My Thoughts
In the end, I didn’t buy the watch. It was a tough decision, but I just couldn’t justify spending that much money right now. Still, it was an awesome experience trying it on and learning more about it. Maybe one day, when I’m rich and famous, I’ll go back and get that two-tone Daytona. For now, I’ll just keep dreaming and maybe look into those super clone options – they seem like a more realistic way to get the look without breaking the bank.
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