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FremStar · 15 January 2012, 08:23 AM

Since I am a horder of timepieces I would say keep your 116710 and enjoy what you have. The Daytonai is a striking piece though... Good luck!

improviz · 15 January 2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierra11b

I was looking at a sample policy on JMI website and was wondering if damage to the bezel would be considered wear and tear?

No, they specifically state that they cover damage; from their FAQ:

Quote:

What is covered under this policy?

Our Personal Jewelry Insurance is a repair or replacement policy that provides coverage for:

loss,

theft,

mysterious disappearance, and

damage.

Mickey® · 15 January 2012, 10:06 AM

Given that choice I would...Love the Daytona. GMTIIC not so much.
Get what you like!

cdrii · 15 January 2012, 10:22 AM

I thought I wanted the GMT Ii, based on price & functionality.....until I tried on the Daytona. Then I knew....

There really isn't any reasonable explanation except the Daytona,IMHO, is just a special timepiece...23 day countdown for my first Daytona. I am "settling" on a late series pre-owned, but the wife insists on a BNIB...luckily I'm a pussy, so BNIB it is! haha

petesjag · 15 January 2012, 10:29 AM

The gmt ii is sweet but so is the daytona..I have both, but if I had to part with one then the gmt would go in favor of the daytona, no question..

L.J. · 15 January 2012, 11:19 AM

You own 3 Rolex GMT's.

Since I prefer the 16710 & 16750 models ...I would get the Cosmograph for more variety.

Even though there's no question that the GMT IIC is a beautiful watch the Rolex new case style fits better Divers' IMHO.(my own personal taste YMMV of course...).

Yes Daytona is much less legible than Subs, GMT's, EXP...etc

It takes just a few moments to get used to that when I switch from any of my Subs or other watches to the Daytona.

I personally don't ever care for chronographs...I was looking for a white dial for a change and I just fell for the beauty and supreme comfort of the 116520.

Even though I do not see it I know the 4130 is there...and yes it does add pure selfish pleasure to have this work of art inside the Daytona.

And you get a very elegant timepiece that will dress up/down beautifully and will look like nothing you own already in your collection. white face more so...

So yes...to use some of your words I do believe the White Daytona is calling YOU...
I swear !!!...I can hear it !!!

Rolex Freak · 15 January 2012, 11:41 AM

Daytona all the way.

sierra11b · 15 January 2012, 05:38 PM

Uggh... I don't think I can do it. No doubt the Daytona is a beautiful piece and the 4130 inside is great reassurance, but I just cannot justify the premium over other available Chronographs.

Wearing the 116710 now and have come to the realization it's just a great all-around functional piece so I think I'll keep her and go for the 792XX, 791XX or possibly Zenith.

FremStar · 15 January 2012, 05:42 PM

Good move!

George Ab · 15 January 2012, 06:00 PM

For me, next to the time of day the date is the second most used function. I would keep the GMT IIc and look for a clean Tudor with a 7750.

Parts availability for your lifetime should be a non-issue. Service of a chronograph is usually about $100 to $150 more then a standard movement. Definitely not a show stopper.

ev8296 · 18 January 2012, 06:48 AM

funny i had a tu tone daytona very nice sold it cause no date. missed it purchased a m series black dial again nice sold it for same reason purchased a M series white face same thing. so i gave up on the daytona. still it's a nice piece but i like a timepiece with date.

SoftwareDrone · 18 January 2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

I have thought of doing the opposite.

I did do the opposite.
I sold my white SS Daytona and bought a GMTIIc. I like the GMTIIc better.

Gaijin · 18 January 2012, 04:39 PM

The GMT II C is a very very cool Rolex. I would keep it. Really an eye catcher..

nim · 19 February 2012, 11:08 PM

white daytona for dress up watch
sub c or gmt2c for dress down watch

15 January 2012, 08:23 AM	#31
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Since I am a horder of timepieces I would say keep your 116710 and enjoy what you have. The Daytonai is a striking piece though... Good luck! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

15 January 2012, 11:19 AM	#36
L.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: L.J. Location: Caribbean Posts: 111	You own 3 Rolex GMT's. Since I prefer the 16710 & 16750 models ...I would get the Cosmograph for more variety. Even though there's no question that the GMT IIC is a beautiful watch the Rolex new case style fits better Divers' IMHO.(my own personal taste YMMV of course...). Yes Daytona is much less legible than Subs, GMT's, EXP...etc It takes just a few moments to get used to that when I switch from any of my Subs or other watches to the Daytona. I personally don't ever care for chronographs...I was looking for a white dial for a change and I just fell for the beauty and supreme comfort of the 116520. Even though I do not see it I know the 4130 is there...and yes it does add pure selfish pleasure to have this work of art inside the Daytona. And you get a very elegant timepiece that will dress up/down beautifully and will look like nothing you own already in your collection. white face more so... So yes...to use some of your words I do believe the White Daytona is calling YOU... I swear !!!...I can hear it !!! __________________ All the Best, L.J. _______________________________________________ "Eternity is a long time...Especially towards the end" Woody Allen.

15 January 2012, 05:42 PM	#39
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Good move! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

15 January 2012, 06:00 PM	#40
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	For me, next to the time of day the date is the second most used function. I would keep the GMT IIc and look for a clean Tudor with a 7750. Parts availability for your lifetime should be a non-issue. Service of a chronograph is usually about $100 to $150 more then a standard movement. Definitely not a show stopper. __________________

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15 January 2012, 10:06 AM	#33
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Given that choice I would...Love the Daytona. GMTIIC not so much. Get what you like!

15 January 2012, 10:22 AM	#34
cdrii Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 133	I thought I wanted the GMT Ii, based on price & functionality.....until I tried on the Daytona. Then I knew.... There really isn't any reasonable explanation except the Daytona,IMHO, is just a special timepiece...23 day countdown for my first Daytona. I am "settling" on a late series pre-owned, but the wife insists on a BNIB...luckily I'm a pussy, so BNIB it is! haha

15 January 2012, 10:29 AM	#35
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	The gmt ii is sweet but so is the daytona..I have both, but if I had to part with one then the gmt would go in favor of the daytona, no question..

15 January 2012, 11:41 AM	#37
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Daytona all the way.

15 January 2012, 05:38 PM	#38
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Uggh... I don't think I can do it. No doubt the Daytona is a beautiful piece and the 4130 inside is great reassurance, but I just cannot justify the premium over other available Chronographs. Wearing the 116710 now and have come to the realization it's just a great all-around functional piece so I think I'll keep her and go for the 792XX, 791XX or possibly Zenith.

18 January 2012, 06:48 AM	#41
ev8296 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: eduardo Location: new jersey Watch: 116610LV 126600 Posts: 254	funny i had a tu tone daytona very nice sold it cause no date. missed it purchased a m series black dial again nice sold it for same reason purchased a M series white face same thing. so i gave up on the daytona. still it's a nice piece but i like a timepiece with date.

18 January 2012, 04:39 PM	#43
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	The GMT II C is a very very cool Rolex. I would keep it. Really an eye catcher..

19 February 2012, 11:08 PM	#44
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	white daytona for dress up watch sub c or gmt2c for dress down watch

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