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Old 17 May 2006, 07:27 AM   #1
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Your advice appreciated

I am resolutely sticking with just two watches after having too many watches by far in the past.

I have decided to move my lovely Omega Coax Chrono Full Steel on after 3 years and replace it with a 11610 for day to day wear. Non controversial and with little cash to find in order to change.

The one I am more thoughtful over is the replacement of my 116523 Daytona (w/f) for one of these more indulgent watches (all NIB, mfr warranty) :

£9500
£7000
£9000
£5500

The thing is all these watches smile at me. What do you fellas reckon?
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Old 17 May 2006, 07:38 AM   #2
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i would forget the breitling and JLC.. have you considered a TT daytona.. would cost significantly less than the other options you mention and is the best looking imho.
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Old 17 May 2006, 09:02 AM   #3
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...have you considered a TT daytona.. would cost significantly less than the other options you mention and is the best looking imho.
I have to agree with that assessment!
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Old 17 May 2006, 06:09 PM   #4
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i would forget the breitling and JLC.. have you considered a TT daytona.. would cost significantly less than the other options you mention and is the best looking imho.
Although myself not a huge fan of the modern day Daytona. IMO the TT version is a far Superior looking model,and agree with Mamas and save a few pounds.But ultimately its the one you like best,you have to wear it.
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Old 17 May 2006, 07:05 PM   #5
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I would go with either the Daytona on the sprap or the JLC
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Old 17 May 2006, 07:38 AM   #6
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Nice choices all. If I had to choose, I would go with the two middle ones. I like the Daytona on the strap (better than on a bracelet) and I love the JLC Master Geo. I have the RG with white dial myself. One of my nicer dress watches.
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Old 17 May 2006, 03:07 PM   #7
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Nice choices all. If I had to choose, I would go with the two middle ones. I like the Daytona on the strap (better than on a bracelet) and I love the JLC Master Geo. I have the RG with white dial myself. One of my nicer dress watches.

I'm with stupid, if you really want to get rid of the TT daytona (which I think is a great watch with the w/f) the JLC and the daytona on a strap are great choices. I would lean towards the JLC as it is quite an impresive piece.
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Old 17 May 2006, 04:38 PM   #8
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Hi Welshman,

Welcome to TRF. I'd go with the very first one and the Breitling....if it's just TWO watches you're after.

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As I have already said I have the T/T Daytona 116523 (w/f) and it is a very nice watch but it doesn't quite do it for me.
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Old 17 May 2006, 09:42 AM   #10
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I'm a big fan of the JLC.
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