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Old 26 November 2010, 05:29 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 26 November 2010, 05:39 AM   #2
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Welcome to the forum. If you need a date then get the GMT if not then get the Daytona.
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Old 26 November 2010, 05:41 AM   #3
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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.
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Old 26 November 2010, 05:48 AM   #4
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Both are excellent for their intended purpose. Gotta decide which is for you.
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Old 26 November 2010, 05:52 AM   #5
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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.
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Old 26 November 2010, 05:56 AM   #6
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My biased suggestion is the GMTIIc. I love mine!
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Old 26 November 2010, 06:38 AM   #7
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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).
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Old 26 November 2010, 06:40 AM   #8
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Hi and Welcome to TRF.Buy the Deep Sea or Sub C black and you won't need any other watch all your life.
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Old 26 November 2010, 06:41 AM   #9
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Old 26 November 2010, 06:46 AM   #10
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Subc... But I would not pass up a daytona.
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Old 26 November 2010, 07:05 AM   #11
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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!

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Old 26 November 2010, 07:14 AM   #12
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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...
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Old 26 November 2010, 07:27 AM   #13
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Old 26 November 2010, 07:37 AM   #14
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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!

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Old 26 November 2010, 07:46 AM   #15
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GMT2 because its newer and the daytona is so overrated
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Old 26 November 2010, 09:02 AM   #16
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buy the deepsea

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Old 26 November 2010, 08:55 AM   #17
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Daytona.
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Old 26 November 2010, 09:04 AM   #18
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For around your budget, and only Rolex, I'd go for a preloved Day-Date.
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