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Solo118 · 1 May 2014, 07:26 AM

To make a long story short, I had a TT Daytona since 2007 and traded that plus my SubC for a YG Daytona on Strap in Feb 2013. At the time it is what I thought I wanted, but maybe I was wrong.

I do really like the YG Daytona, but in all honesty I do not wear it much. I wear it perhaps 3-4 times per month (if that much) and the rest of the time I wear an older 16610 I picked up which I am not sentimentally attached to. I just do not have the desire to wear a YG watch to work, and when I do wear it I would usually have a suit on so its nowhere to be seen.

So here is my dilemna. I could sell the 116518 + 16610 and go for a pre-loved SS Daytona for daily use and have something in TT (maybe a bluesey or DJ2) for nicer occasions. I could also add funds after selling both and go for a 116509, but that might be a bit of a stretch

If I do get a SS Daytona I would definitely swap out the dial for a WG dial

So TRF, I ask for some opinions/advice from one watch lover to another

Below are a couple of photos, one of my old TT Daytona and my current YG Daytona on a Rubber B

Racerdj · 1 May 2014, 07:31 AM

If the love is lost, trade it. How does it feel on the 3-4 times a month?

Cru Jones · 1 May 2014, 07:31 AM

Black SS Daytona is plenty dressy. How about it and TT GMTIIc?

Solo118 · 1 May 2014, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

If the love is lost, trade it. How does it feel on the 3-4 times a month?

Great of course, but to be honest 99% of that time it is under my cuff. My favorite part is the dial, which is why I would go for a similar dial on a SS Daytona

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Black SS Daytona is plenty dressy. How about it and TT GMTIIc?

Yes, I would feel comfortable wearing a SS Daytona daily (I am sure I will desk dive so that is why I prefer pre-owned)

As for TT, I am not a fan of black dial with TT. I do like the Blue Sub-C if I can find one at a decent price, if not the TT DJ2 with cream dial is also very appealing.

nickb732 · 1 May 2014, 07:33 AM

I think you should go for the WG daytona. Hard to tell that it's gold, and it's very versatile imo.

coralfarmer84 · 1 May 2014, 07:40 AM

I say say up and go white gold. I'm not a fan of modifying rolex's

GerardoG · 1 May 2014, 07:41 AM

Here ar my 2 cents:

First cent, try them all and see what YOU like
Second cent: a YG daytona is a timepiece many only can dream of, wear that baby!

77T · 1 May 2014, 07:45 AM

For me I'd keep it and start a tighter rotation. But if you're not planning to do so - then trade it out as you suggested.

iazrollie · 1 May 2014, 07:48 AM

Go for a WG Daytona. I'm not a fan of modified watches

tkerrmd · 1 May 2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by iazrollie

Go for a WG Daytona. I'm not a fan of modified watches

+1

thomaspp · 1 May 2014, 08:20 AM

I hear you on not wanting to wear YG to the office but your current Daytona is stunning! Not sure id want to let it go.

AK797 · 1 May 2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

I hear you on not wanting to wear YG to the office but your current Daytona is stunning! Not sure id want to let it go.

I agree love that YG Panda, can you not wear it on w/es so that is 8 times a month which seems fine to me. Otherwise I would get a WG Panda, maybe on strap if that allows you to keep the sub, and maybe source some other dials like Slate, Meteorite, for variation.

Solo118 · 2 May 2014, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ01

Your YG daytona is basically my grail so I would be keeping it without a doubt. Stunning!

It is my grail as well, but so is the SS Daytona. I am still contemplating....

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Originally Posted by elcompa

Trade it if you don't love it. Remember, it's just a thing. If you can use it as a bridge to something you really dig, then do it.

I do love it, don't get me wrong I just think I should get daily use out of the watch that I love so much! It is a hard decision for sure.

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Originally Posted by AK797

I agree love that YG Panda, can you not wear it on w/es so that is 8 times a month which seems fine to me. Otherwise I would get a WG Panda, maybe on strap if that allows you to keep the sub, and maybe source some other dials like Slate, Meteorite, for variation.

I would still have the same problem regarding the strap. The Rolex small size strap just does not fit properly. I do like the rubber strap I have, but leather is much more formal. I feel a bit foolish going to an event with a rubber strap

Also, I would still have a panda dial as I would install one on an SS Daytona.

I also put out a WTB for a 116509, so if the right one comes up I will go forward with that :) love the heft of the WG I tried one on the other day

jjnd08 · 1 May 2014, 10:56 AM

I'd flip it for a SS Daytona and a SS GMT.

Solo118 · 1 May 2014, 11:35 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys.... still looking for move advice :)

I have time, but I want to make sure I am making the right decision if I decide to move the 116518

BNA/LION · 1 May 2014, 11:38 AM

Tough one, Good Luck and do what feels right to you...

MortgageGuy · 1 May 2014, 11:51 AM

The yellow gold Daytona is beautiful however if you are not wearing it for whatever reason I would get what will make you happy. Also something you will wear and enjoy is a huge plus IMO

normandy · 1 May 2014, 12:16 PM

If it doesn't get enough wrist time then you know what to do.

Watchurself · 1 May 2014, 12:14 PM

Your daytona is gorgeous!

alubin · 1 May 2014, 12:39 PM

116509 for sure. Panda dial of course.

CJ01 · 1 May 2014, 04:29 PM

Your YG daytona is basically my grail so I would be keeping it without a doubt. Stunning!

elcompa · 1 May 2014, 04:35 PM

Trade it if you don't love it. Remember, it's just a thing. If you can use it as a bridge to something you really dig, then do it.

Starbucksboss · 1 May 2014, 07:22 PM

kilyung · 2 May 2014, 02:08 AM

WG Daytona. Done.

luvsub · 2 May 2014, 03:04 AM

Voted for #1. However, I would get the full gold Daytona, including the bracelet.

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1 May 2014, 07:31 AM	#2
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	If the love is lost, trade it. How does it feel on the 3-4 times a month? __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

1 May 2014, 07:33 AM	#5
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	I think you should go for the WG daytona. Hard to tell that it's gold, and it's very versatile imo. __________________ Nick

1 May 2014, 07:40 AM	#6
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	I say say up and go white gold. I'm not a fan of modifying rolex's __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

1 May 2014, 07:45 AM	#8
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	For me I'd keep it and start a tighter rotation. But if you're not planning to do so - then trade it out as you suggested. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

1 May 2014, 07:26 AM	#1
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	What To Do? YG Daytona --> 2 watches?? To make a long story short, I had a TT Daytona since 2007 and traded that plus my SubC for a YG Daytona on Strap in Feb 2013. At the time it is what I thought I wanted, but maybe I was wrong. I do really like the YG Daytona, but in all honesty I do not wear it much. I wear it perhaps 3-4 times per month (if that much) and the rest of the time I wear an older 16610 I picked up which I am not sentimentally attached to. I just do not have the desire to wear a YG watch to work, and when I do wear it I would usually have a suit on so its nowhere to be seen. So here is my dilemna. I could sell the 116518 + 16610 and go for a pre-loved SS Daytona for daily use and have something in TT (maybe a bluesey or DJ2) for nicer occasions. I could also add funds after selling both and go for a 116509, but that might be a bit of a stretch If I do get a SS Daytona I would definitely swap out the dial for a WG dial So TRF, I ask for some opinions/advice from one watch lover to another Below are a couple of photos, one of my old TT Daytona and my current YG Daytona on a Rubber B Attached Images

1 May 2014, 07:31 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Black SS Daytona is plenty dressy. How about it and TT GMTIIc?

1 May 2014, 07:41 AM	#7
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Here ar my 2 cents: First cent, try them all and see what YOU like Second cent: a YG daytona is a timepiece many only can dream of, wear that baby!

1 May 2014, 07:48 AM	#9
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	Go for a WG Daytona. I'm not a fan of modified watches __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

1 May 2014, 08:20 AM	#11
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	I hear you on not wanting to wear YG to the office but your current Daytona is stunning! Not sure id want to let it go. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

1 May 2014, 10:56 AM	#14
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I'd flip it for a SS Daytona and a SS GMT.

1 May 2014, 11:35 AM	#15
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Thanks for the suggestions guys.... still looking for move advice :) I have time, but I want to make sure I am making the right decision if I decide to move the 116518

1 May 2014, 11:38 AM	#16
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	Tough one, Good Luck and do what feels right to you... __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

1 May 2014, 11:51 AM	#17
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	The yellow gold Daytona is beautiful however if you are not wearing it for whatever reason I would get what will make you happy. Also something you will wear and enjoy is a huge plus IMO __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

1 May 2014, 12:16 PM	#18
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	If it doesn't get enough wrist time then you know what to do.

1 May 2014, 12:14 PM	#19
Watchurself "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 340	Your daytona is gorgeous!

1 May 2014, 12:39 PM	#20
alubin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: All please! Posts: 1,042	116509 for sure. Panda dial of course.

1 May 2014, 04:29 PM	#21
CJ01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Craig Location: Dorset UK Posts: 383	Your YG daytona is basically my grail so I would be keeping it without a doubt. Stunning!

1 May 2014, 04:35 PM	#22
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	Trade it if you don't love it. Remember, it's just a thing. If you can use it as a bridge to something you really dig, then do it.

1 May 2014, 07:22 PM	#23
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	Attached Images

2 May 2014, 02:08 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	WG Daytona. Done.

2 May 2014, 03:04 AM	#25
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Voted for #1. However, I would get the full gold Daytona, including the bracelet.

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