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daytonaTBR · 6 July 2016, 05:47 AM

Assuming you could get either new right now from your AD, and you could only have one, which would you rather have?

Both in steel ofc, and either of the two dial configurations for the daytona.

Spartacus · 6 July 2016, 05:49 AM

New Daytona. No offense to my fellow GMT owners but the Daytona is in a bit of a different league.

jinikari01 · 6 July 2016, 05:53 AM

Daytona C.

HL65 · 6 July 2016, 05:55 AM

Daytona C but glad I own both! Love the BLNR also and they make great pair in any collection.

Daytona2016 · 6 July 2016, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Daytona C but glad I own both! Love the BLNR also and they make great pair in any collection.

Agreed. Got my Daytona C about a month ago and just bought a BLNR two days ago!

lig · 6 July 2016, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Daytona C but glad I own both! Love the BLNR also and they make great pair in any collection.

x2

IMO the two best SS Rolex references available today.

Gotgolf52 · 6 July 2016, 06:17 AM

Daytona is in another league but GMT would add nicely to the collection.

Muzz · 6 July 2016, 06:26 AM

Both are fantastic, no question. I would probably snap up the 500C because I am a sucker for anything new.

Etschell · 6 July 2016, 06:33 AM

honestly you can get the 116710ln instead if you like the gmt 2 c. then get the daytona.

fskywalker · 6 July 2016, 06:33 AM

Obviously a DaytonaC as don't like thick lugs of the Maxi Case

Vaxe · 6 July 2016, 07:28 AM

If Philipp Stahl is right again, there is a "blueberry" 116710 in the works, so I would hold off on getting the BLNR. Doesn't hurt to wait till next Basel as well, since certain dealers are still reluctant to discount.

Bluside · 6 July 2016, 07:39 AM

I'm more of a GMT guy. Although the Daytona is growing on me.

WJGESQ · 6 July 2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaxe

If Philipp Stahl is right again, there is a "blueberry" 116710 in the works, so I would hold off on getting the BLNR. Doesn't hurt to wait till next Basel as well, since certain dealers are still reluctant to discount.

Yeah---then the Batman will be old news and the herd will flock to the new girl in town.

Weren't there pics of the blueberry somewhere on this site?

imcarnuts · 6 July 2016, 07:47 AM

I bought the BLNR on 6-9-16. Impulse buy when I stopped at my AD for another reason. Early last week got the call for White Daytona C. Both great but probably like the White Daytona C better.

Quailhunter · 6 July 2016, 07:50 AM

Both nice. I just don't buy things that don't present a useful, for me, function. The GMT's dual time function and date function are extremely useful to me and its esthetics please my eye. But, I was once an engineer so that explains my approach.

Jareddad · 6 July 2016, 07:52 AM

Tho I have both BLNR and older Daytonas, I don't think it's even a consideration. Daytona hands down.

BBQ BOY · 6 July 2016, 07:56 AM

I hear this a lot about the Daytona, but no one is ever able to answer why the Daytona is in another league.

m1911a1 · 6 July 2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BBQ BOY

I hear this a lot about the Daytona, but no one is ever able to answer why the Daytona is in another league.

(I didn't vote because I don't think one is better than the other....)

I agree with you.....
Maybe because it 30+% more money?

PS: For me, money has absolutely NOTHING to do with which Stainless Steel Rolex Watches I prefer.
A cheaper model like the Explorer-I is the coolest....and no I don't own an Ex-I because I wish it was larger.

daytonaTBR · 6 July 2016, 08:13 AM

Thanks for the input everyone. Seems like the consensus is to get the new daytona. I'm in no hurry to get one, but hopefully I'll be able to get one soon. The prospect of a blueberry gmt sounds amazing too! Hopefully that's released next year

JMG55 · 6 July 2016, 11:15 AM

what does it mean that the Daytona C is in "another league"? Is the build quality or finishing better?

Jareddad · 6 July 2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JMG55

what does it mean that the Daytona C is in "another league"? Is the build quality or finishing better?

History, desirability, popularity, cache, prestige, rarity....

JMG55 · 6 July 2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jareddad

History, desirability, popularity, cache, prestige, rarity....

Got it. That makes sense and was what I suspected folks meant.

I've posed the same question recently, but suspect it will be quite some time before i could get my hands on the Daytona. Am leaning towards picking up the GMT right now instead of waiting years.

JMG55 · 6 July 2016, 11:30 AM

By the way--does anyone have photos of the two watches side by side?

Timesurfer · 6 July 2016, 11:31 AM

Daytona

watchwatcher · 6 July 2016, 11:41 AM

Easy...I can get a BLNR any day I want in the classifieds, but a Daytona...not so much.

So, my vote is the Daytona.

brmeyers · 6 July 2016, 11:42 AM

Daytona C for me

Jwin · 6 July 2016, 12:25 PM

I'm probably the only one on TRF, but the Daytona just doesn't do anything for me. However, I do like the new DaytonaC much more than the older models.

donut · 6 July 2016, 12:26 PM

I love BLNR but voted for daytona c (I prefer white dial).
However, both are fantastic..you won't be disappointed.

sensui · 6 July 2016, 12:58 PM

If one watch, blnr. More functional with the date and gmt complication for most people. Daytonas are great watches but I think is not a one watch all occasion watch.

AK797 · 6 July 2016, 10:54 PM

Wow, never seen the BLNR take quite the spanking!

Even the BLRO in SS got beat up in my poll.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=464998

View Poll Results: Which would you rather have?
Daytona	206	73.57%
BLNR	74	26.43%
Voters: 280. You may not vote on this poll

6 July 2016, 05:47 AM	#1
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	New Daytona vs BLNR Assuming you could get either new right now from your AD, and you could only have one, which would you rather have? Both in steel ofc, and either of the two dial configurations for the daytona.

6 July 2016, 05:55 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Daytona C but glad I own both! Love the BLNR also and they make great pair in any collection. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 July 2016, 06:33 AM	#9
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	honestly you can get the 116710ln instead if you like the gmt 2 c. then get the daytona. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

6 July 2016, 06:33 AM	#10
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Obviously a DaytonaC as don't like thick lugs of the Maxi Case __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

6 July 2016, 05:49 AM	#2
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	New Daytona. No offense to my fellow GMT owners but the Daytona is in a bit of a different league.

6 July 2016, 05:53 AM	#3
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 642	Daytona C.

6 July 2016, 06:17 AM	#7
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 999	Daytona is in another league but GMT would add nicely to the collection.

6 July 2016, 06:26 AM	#8
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Both are fantastic, no question. I would probably snap up the 500C because I am a sucker for anything new.

6 July 2016, 07:28 AM	#11
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	If Philipp Stahl is right again, there is a "blueberry" 116710 in the works, so I would hold off on getting the BLNR. Doesn't hurt to wait till next Basel as well, since certain dealers are still reluctant to discount.

6 July 2016, 07:39 AM	#12
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	I'm more of a GMT guy. Although the Daytona is growing on me.

6 July 2016, 07:47 AM	#14
imcarnuts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA Posts: 211	I bought the BLNR on 6-9-16. Impulse buy when I stopped at my AD for another reason. Early last week got the call for White Daytona C. Both great but probably like the White Daytona C better.

6 July 2016, 07:50 AM	#15
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Both nice. I just don't buy things that don't present a useful, for me, function. The GMT's dual time function and date function are extremely useful to me and its esthetics please my eye. But, I was once an engineer so that explains my approach.

6 July 2016, 07:52 AM	#16
Jareddad "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 326	Tho I have both BLNR and older Daytonas, I don't think it's even a consideration. Daytona hands down.

6 July 2016, 07:56 AM	#17
BBQ BOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 513	I hear this a lot about the Daytona, but no one is ever able to answer why the Daytona is in another league.

6 July 2016, 08:13 AM	#19
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	Thanks for the input everyone. Seems like the consensus is to get the new daytona. I'm in no hurry to get one, but hopefully I'll be able to get one soon. The prospect of a blueberry gmt sounds amazing too! Hopefully that's released next year

6 July 2016, 11:15 AM	#20
JMG55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 11	what does it mean that the Daytona C is in "another league"? Is the build quality or finishing better?

6 July 2016, 11:30 AM	#23
JMG55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 11	By the way--does anyone have photos of the two watches side by side?

6 July 2016, 11:31 AM	#24
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	Daytona

6 July 2016, 11:41 AM	#25
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Easy...I can get a BLNR any day I want in the classifieds, but a Daytona...not so much. So, my vote is the Daytona.

6 July 2016, 11:42 AM	#26
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	Daytona C for me

6 July 2016, 12:25 PM	#27
Jwin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SEPA, USA Watch: 116710LN Posts: 62	I'm probably the only one on TRF, but the Daytona just doesn't do anything for me. However, I do like the new DaytonaC much more than the older models.

6 July 2016, 12:26 PM	#28
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	I love BLNR but voted for daytona c (I prefer white dial). However, both are fantastic..you won't be disappointed.

6 July 2016, 12:58 PM	#29
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	If one watch, blnr. More functional with the date and gmt complication for most people. Daytonas are great watches but I think is not a one watch all occasion watch.

6 July 2016, 10:54 PM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Wow, never seen the BLNR take quite the spanking! Even the BLRO in SS got beat up in my poll. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=464998

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