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Old 8 April 2013, 11:41 AM   #1
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Icon5 Which to get?

It's really been a great while since I purchased a Rolex and my very first one is my GMT-IIC (https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=37911).

Fast Forward 5 years, now am contemplating on either of the two:

a 116622 YM Blue Face or a 116520 Black Face Daytona.......

H E L P ! ! ! ! !

both are nice and I've tried both on my wrist and really can't decide???

I know the easiest is to get both but just one for now......
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Old 8 April 2013, 11:50 AM   #2
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I personally would get the ym, but IMO the GMT II is very similar in design to the ym. So to toss it up and go in a different stylist direction I'd say Daytona. But standing on its own I think the ym is a better looking watch. Have any wrist pics of both?
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Old 8 April 2013, 11:52 AM   #3
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I personally would get the ym, but IMO the GMT II is very similar in design to the ym. So to toss it up and go in a different stylist direction I'd say Daytona. But standing on its own I think the ym is a better looking watch. Have any wrist pics of both?
sorry Rickn, didn't get a shot of both watches on my wrist :)
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Old 8 April 2013, 11:52 AM   #4
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Blue YM! If your heart is set on a Daytona, maybe wait a bit as it's rumored that there maybe changes to the Daytona this year.
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Old 8 April 2013, 12:02 PM   #5
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Blue YM! If your heart is set on a Daytona, maybe wait a bit as it's rumored that there maybe changes to the Daytona this year.
a ceramic version for the SS? =)
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Old 8 April 2013, 12:19 PM   #6
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daytona the new blue face ym is brand new and they take a drop when your going to get rid of them . The daytonas hold good value and dont take that much of a hit . if i could i would buy another 16622 but pre owned you can pick one up for half of what they retail just wont be the new blue one ..
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Old 8 April 2013, 12:28 PM   #7
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Old 8 April 2013, 12:41 PM   #8
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I think the YM will go nice with your GMTII. Then again, I do have a bias to watches that are at home in the water!
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Old 8 April 2013, 12:49 PM   #9
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Old 8 April 2013, 07:27 PM   #10
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YM ...but wait until Basel to see what is released in case anything takes your fancy
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Old 8 April 2013, 07:30 PM   #11
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between those two, daytona for sure. while i like the blue dial and red accents, something about when combined with the bezel doesn't work for me. plus, the daytona will make a great combo with your GMTIIc. good luck with the choice!
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Old 8 April 2013, 08:53 PM   #12
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That is a really hard decision.i want them both as well and in the near future will be going thru this dilemma.not sure what I will do except try both on and hope one looks better at the moment,also I enjoy no date watches more than date watches so of prob go Daytona.i know I'm not much help.
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Old 8 April 2013, 08:55 PM   #13
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My vote / opinion would be for the Yacht Master.
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Old 8 April 2013, 10:29 PM   #14
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+1 on Daytona
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Old 9 April 2013, 12:17 AM   #15
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Do you need/use a chronograph? If so Daytona if not YM.
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YM all the way. This watch with the blue dial is stunning.
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Old 9 April 2013, 01:51 AM   #17
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Old 9 April 2013, 02:02 AM   #18
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Old 13 April 2013, 02:58 AM   #19
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leaning towards Daytona.....
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Old 13 April 2013, 03:11 AM   #21
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Old 13 April 2013, 04:53 AM   #23
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Another vote for the Daytona - if you can read the dial.

Different enough from the GMTIIC

The YM is a silly watch IMO. ;-)
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Old 13 April 2013, 05:33 AM   #24
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Listen to your heart, not us. Oh by the way....get the 116622 YM.
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Old 13 April 2013, 05:41 AM   #26
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Old 13 April 2013, 05:56 AM   #27
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Another vote for the YM.
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Old 13 April 2013, 05:57 AM   #28
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YM blue +1 The Daytona is too much sight.
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Old 13 April 2013, 06:07 AM   #29
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Since, you have a GMTC, I would say neither. Get a pre owned Day Date, that's one special piece.
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Daytona...white dial.
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