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jskim · 26 November 2010, 05:29 AM

Hi Guys

I'm trying to get my first and probably last rolex...

My budget is 10k and I am torn between Rolex Daytona SS Black Dial and Rolex GMTIIc SS.

I already have one chronograph (Omega Speedmaster) and am wondering which is the watch I need.

I have this bad feeling that if I buy GMTIIc SS, I will regret why I didn't buy, well, more expensive, Daytona when I could.

But, to give it a second thought, I was fascinated by Rolex because of its simple watches (with mercedes hour hand) and cyclops on the date window.

Argh. What should I get?

Wolfgang427 · 26 November 2010, 05:39 AM

Welcome to the forum.

If you need a date then get the GMT if not then get the Daytona.

seand442 · 26 November 2010, 05:41 AM

If price us your only consideration, go with the daytona. Based on your criteria, it sounds like the GMT might be what you really want. Go try both of them on and you will know. The new Sub might also work for you too. Most expensive doesn't always equal the best watch for a person.

mike · 26 November 2010, 05:48 AM

Both are excellent for their intended purpose. Gotta decide which is for you.

Watchdog · 26 November 2010, 05:52 AM

Both have a lot of fans. For me, I chose the GMTIIC because of the larger presence on the wrist and the date function.

If you prefer a smaller watch and don't need the date function, go with the Daytona.

TheCanadian · 26 November 2010, 05:56 AM

My biased suggestion is the GMTIIc. I love mine!

moby33 · 26 November 2010, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jskim

I have this bad feeling that if I buy GMTIIc SS, I will regret why I didn't buy, well, more expensive, Daytona when I could.

Seriously? Who cares which one is more expensive...buy the one you like the best regardless of how much it costs. I have seen many a watch that are well over $75K that I wouldn't buy in a second even if I could afford them. Why? Because I don't like the look and/or functionality of them.

IMO, if people buy a watch simply because it's the "more expensive" compared to another, then those individuals have their priorities messed up & care more about what others may think as opposed to just doing what will make themselves happy (not to mention the vast majority of people wouldn't know the price difference of a Daytona vs GMT anyway).

Your dilemma is a prime example. I LOVE chrono's, but I would take the GMT over the Daytona because I absolutely must have a date function on my watch and the Daytona (on my wrist) just looks too small. The fact that the GMT costs significantly less is a plus in my eyes...lets you save some cash to use for something else (like a plane ticket to travel on vacation to try out that 2 timezone feature of the GMT).

thesmallwave · 26 November 2010, 06:40 AM

Hi and Welcome to TRF.Buy the Deep Sea or Sub C black and you won't need any other watch all your life.
Levi

bannedalso · 26 November 2010, 06:41 AM

buy a Ulysse Nardin and don't look back!

Joey_V · 26 November 2010, 06:46 AM

Subc... But I would not pass up a daytona.

tictocChuck · 26 November 2010, 07:05 AM

It's a matter of taste...both are very nice in different ways. I'll admit I prefer a watch with a date and full size second hand (love to watch it go around), so I now have a SS GMTIIc which I haven't tired of. At the same time I admire the Daytona SS Black.

Make a few visits to your AD and do the mirror test (check how it looks on you from a third angle with a small and full body mirror) which helped me eliminate a few choices that I thought looked good on my wrist.

Ha, you say you will only have one Rolex, and I thought that too, but I recently just bought my third...the quality is addictive!

Good Luck

fc3s2k · 26 November 2010, 07:14 AM

With your budget, get the daytona. If you change your mind down the line, you can sell it and get the GMT II and have money left over since daytona keep their value well. Then you can get a second watch...

Rags · 26 November 2010, 07:27 AM

Welcome to TRF...

Rolesor · 26 November 2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jskim

Hi Guys

But, to give it a second thought, I was fascinated by Rolex because of its simple watches (with mercedes hour hand) and cyclops on the date window.

Argh. What should I get?

Based on that point alone I'd either go with a Sub C or The GMT - You can likely get a TT model here on TRF with that budget should you desire it!

Welcome to the madness

gypsy · 26 November 2010, 07:46 AM

GMT2 because its newer and the daytona is so overrated

Lagunatic · 26 November 2010, 09:02 AM

buy the deepsea

Paracentesis · 26 November 2010, 08:55 AM

Daytona.

Dr.Brian · 26 November 2010, 09:04 AM

For around your budget, and only Rolex, I'd go for a preloved Day-Date.

26 November 2010, 05:29 AM	#1
jskim Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 27	Probably First and Last Rolex, what to get? Hi Guys I'm trying to get my first and probably last rolex... My budget is 10k and I am torn between Rolex Daytona SS Black Dial and Rolex GMTIIc SS. I already have one chronograph (Omega Speedmaster) and am wondering which is the watch I need. I have this bad feeling that if I buy GMTIIc SS, I will regret why I didn't buy, well, more expensive, Daytona when I could. But, to give it a second thought, I was fascinated by Rolex because of its simple watches (with mercedes hour hand) and cyclops on the date window. Argh. What should I get?

26 November 2010, 05:39 AM	#2
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Welcome to the forum. If you need a date then get the GMT if not then get the Daytona. __________________ TRF member #917

26 November 2010, 05:41 AM	#3
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	If price us your only consideration, go with the daytona. Based on your criteria, it sounds like the GMT might be what you really want. Go try both of them on and you will know. The new Sub might also work for you too. Most expensive doesn't always equal the best watch for a person. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

26 November 2010, 06:46 AM	#10
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Subc... But I would not pass up a daytona. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

26 November 2010, 07:14 AM	#12
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	With your budget, get the daytona. If you change your mind down the line, you can sell it and get the GMT II and have money left over since daytona keep their value well. Then you can get a second watch... __________________

26 November 2010, 05:48 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Both are excellent for their intended purpose. Gotta decide which is for you.

26 November 2010, 05:52 AM	#5
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Both have a lot of fans. For me, I chose the GMTIIC because of the larger presence on the wrist and the date function. If you prefer a smaller watch and don't need the date function, go with the Daytona.

26 November 2010, 05:56 AM	#6
TheCanadian Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: GMTIIc, TTDJ2 Posts: 186	My biased suggestion is the GMTIIc. I love mine!

26 November 2010, 06:40 AM	#8
thesmallwave Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Levi Location: Romania & England Watch: Sub C Black Posts: 568	Hi and Welcome to TRF.Buy the Deep Sea or Sub C black and you won't need any other watch all your life. Levi

26 November 2010, 06:41 AM	#9
bannedalso Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 54166 Posts: 22	buy a Ulysse Nardin and don't look back!

26 November 2010, 07:05 AM	#11
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	It's a matter of taste...both are very nice in different ways. I'll admit I prefer a watch with a date and full size second hand (love to watch it go around), so I now have a SS GMTIIc which I haven't tired of. At the same time I admire the Daytona SS Black. Make a few visits to your AD and do the mirror test (check how it looks on you from a third angle with a small and full body mirror) which helped me eliminate a few choices that I thought looked good on my wrist. Ha, you say you will only have one Rolex, and I thought that too, but I recently just bought my third...the quality is addictive! Good Luck

26 November 2010, 07:27 AM	#13
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Welcome to TRF... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

26 November 2010, 07:46 AM	#15
gypsy Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Swindon, UK Watch: Rolex Milgauss GV Posts: 106	GMT2 because its newer and the daytona is so overrated

26 November 2010, 09:02 AM	#16
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	buy the deepsea

26 November 2010, 08:55 AM	#17
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Daytona.

26 November 2010, 09:04 AM	#18
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	For around your budget, and only Rolex, I'd go for a preloved Day-Date. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

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