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GerardoG · 22 November 2012, 02:01 AM

Given only these two options, which way to go and why?

-Daytona 116518, champagne/black dial, brown strap
-Daytona 116515, ivory dial, black strap

Brenngun · 22 November 2012, 02:46 AM

I like the dial contrast & red chrono second hand.

crew · 22 November 2012, 02:49 AM

I love the rose gold, but as Rick stated above, the contrast and red sweep hand look better. At least IMHO.
They're both great looking watches though.

FremStar · 22 November 2012, 03:19 AM

Tough choice, both are nice, however, with the exception of the Cellini line I have never been a fan of Rolex timepieces on a strap

Which one sings to you G?

Sam Philip · 22 November 2012, 03:23 AM

RG Daytona

eric23 · 22 November 2012, 03:24 AM

I like the RG!

powerfunk · 22 November 2012, 03:28 AM

Something about the black bezel on the RG is just

impalass · 22 November 2012, 03:29 AM

Love the black sub-dials contrast

and prefir yellow gold over rose gold.

nauticajoe · 22 November 2012, 03:41 AM

I'm liking the RG. Nice contrast b/w dial, bezel, & case.

G-Web · 22 November 2012, 03:44 AM

I think the YG w/ champagne dial and brown strap will be a more versatile watch that will go with a wider variety of clothes and situations.

Best,
GW

Zed Homme · 22 November 2012, 03:44 AM

RG, but I'd prefer it with the chocolate dial.

bridgs · 22 November 2012, 03:48 AM

I have to agree that the RG is great but it needs the chocolate dial otherwise I would Ihave to go with the YG.

jay1988 · 22 November 2012, 04:22 AM

116518.

McLovin · 22 November 2012, 04:30 AM

Tough choice. The yellow. I like the gold bezel -- why cover it up?

TSW · 22 November 2012, 05:55 AM

YG for me

will hung · 22 November 2012, 06:23 AM

Definitely the ivory dial with black strap. Really nice contrast with the black bezel too.

kcmo · 22 November 2012, 06:24 AM

You already know my thoughts, G!

mjclark32 · 22 November 2012, 06:27 AM

I like the RG, wish it was on a bracelet though

gone-rolex-mad · 22 November 2012, 06:28 AM

116518, I have a thing for Daytonas on leather at the moment. The RG does not appeal, YG looks cool.

datejust24 · 22 November 2012, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

I like the RG, wish it was on a bracelet though

x2..its still gorgeous though..

Roller07 · 22 November 2012, 09:08 AM

116518 for me

But it took me a long time looking at the watches to decide

But as others have stated, I like the RG and chocolate dial combo

VICI · 22 November 2012, 09:22 AM

The RG is more exclusive and rare

Welshwatchman · 22 November 2012, 09:43 AM

In the UK £17,000 ........................................ £8,500 (preowned)

Even if one wasn't half the price of the other I'd still prefer it.

Gold Bezel > Ceramic Bezel.

Dr. Robert · 22 November 2012, 09:53 AM

I vote for the YG daytona w/ the champagne "Paul Newman" dial.

brkanand · 22 November 2012, 10:08 AM

Ivory dial is very appealing to me!

johnbeth · 22 November 2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Tough choice, both are nice, however, with the exception of the Cellini line I have never been a fan of Rolex timepieces on a strap

Which one sings to you G?

x2

john333 · 22 November 2012, 11:13 AM

I prefer the YG on brown strap by a wide margin between the 2. It just has a vintage look to me because of the subdials which I love.

Andrés G · 22 November 2012, 11:16 AM

Daytona 116515, ivory dial, black strap

GerardoG · 22 November 2012, 11:21 AM

Well, first of all, THANK YOU for your comments. Now to the harsh reality. As you know, I already have this (pic) and somehow I am craving for another gold daytona on strap.

I have tried both options, to me, the YG champagne/black looks like a different approach than my current black/champagne, and as some of you comment here, those red hints make it look very nice. But then here is also RG on ceramic. Some people like it, some not, but there is something about that watch....the rose...the black....hmmm.....

So I am torn. I decided to ask for your help and....YOU GOT ME MORE CONFUSED THAN EVER!

Both are beautiful, the RG is more expensive but at least as of 2012, a rare beast....but then again you do not see many Newman (yes, I know, modern Newman) dials in the wild. What to do....HELP!

Oh, and getting both is out of the question. I get myself into enough trouble already

GerardoG · 22 November 2012, 11:23 AM

Daytona family pic (2 Dayts and a cousin)

View Poll Results: Which one and why?
Daytona, YG, Champagne/Black dial	55	36.18%
Daytona, RG, Ivory dial	97	63.82%
Voters: 152. You may not vote on this poll

22 November 2012, 02:01 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	What do WIS friends say? (Poll) Given only these two options, which way to go and why? -Daytona 116518, champagne/black dial, brown strap -Daytona 116515, ivory dial, black strap Attached Images

22 November 2012, 03:19 AM	#4
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Tough choice, both are nice, however, with the exception of the Cellini line I have never been a fan of Rolex timepieces on a strap Which one sings to you G? __________________ "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

22 November 2012, 05:55 AM	#15
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	YG for me __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 November 2012, 06:27 AM	#18
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I like the RG, wish it was on a bracelet though __________________

22 November 2012, 02:46 AM	#2
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	I like the dial contrast & red chrono second hand.

22 November 2012, 02:49 AM	#3
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	I love the rose gold, but as Rick stated above, the contrast and red sweep hand look better. At least IMHO. They're both great looking watches though.

22 November 2012, 03:23 AM	#5
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	RG Daytona

22 November 2012, 03:24 AM	#6
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I like the RG!

22 November 2012, 03:28 AM	#7
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Something about the black bezel on the RG is just

22 November 2012, 03:29 AM	#8
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Love the black sub-dials contrast and prefir yellow gold over rose gold.

22 November 2012, 03:41 AM	#9
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'm liking the RG. Nice contrast b/w dial, bezel, & case.

22 November 2012, 03:44 AM	#10
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,719	I think the YG w/ champagne dial and brown strap will be a more versatile watch that will go with a wider variety of clothes and situations. Best, GW

22 November 2012, 03:44 AM	#11
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	RG, but I'd prefer it with the chocolate dial.

22 November 2012, 03:48 AM	#12
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	I have to agree that the RG is great but it needs the chocolate dial otherwise I would Ihave to go with the YG.

22 November 2012, 04:22 AM	#13
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	116518.

22 November 2012, 04:30 AM	#14
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	Tough choice. The yellow. I like the gold bezel -- why cover it up?

22 November 2012, 06:23 AM	#16
will hung "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 144	Definitely the ivory dial with black strap. Really nice contrast with the black bezel too.

22 November 2012, 06:24 AM	#17
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	You already know my thoughts, G!

22 November 2012, 06:28 AM	#19
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	116518, I have a thing for Daytonas on leather at the moment. The RG does not appeal, YG looks cool. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

22 November 2012, 09:08 AM	#21
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	116518 for me But it took me a long time looking at the watches to decide But as others have stated, I like the RG and chocolate dial combo

22 November 2012, 09:22 AM	#22
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	The RG is more exclusive and rare

22 November 2012, 09:43 AM	#23
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	In the UK £17,000 ........................................ £8,500 (preowned) Even if one wasn't half the price of the other I'd still prefer it. Gold Bezel > Ceramic Bezel.

22 November 2012, 09:53 AM	#24
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I vote for the YG daytona w/ the champagne "Paul Newman" dial. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 November 2012, 10:08 AM	#25
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Ivory dial is very appealing to me!

22 November 2012, 11:13 AM	#27
john333 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,274	I prefer the YG on brown strap by a wide margin between the 2. It just has a vintage look to me because of the subdials which I love.

22 November 2012, 11:16 AM	#28
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Daytona 116515, ivory dial, black strap

22 November 2012, 11:21 AM	#29
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Well, first of all, THANK YOU for your comments. Now to the harsh reality. As you know, I already have this (pic) and somehow I am craving for another gold daytona on strap. I have tried both options, to me, the YG champagne/black looks like a different approach than my current black/champagne, and as some of you comment here, those red hints make it look very nice. But then here is also RG on ceramic. Some people like it, some not, but there is something about that watch....the rose...the black....hmmm..... So I am torn. I decided to ask for your help and....YOU GOT ME MORE CONFUSED THAN EVER! Both are beautiful, the RG is more expensive but at least as of 2012, a rare beast....but then again you do not see many Newman (yes, I know, modern Newman) dials in the wild. What to do....HELP! Oh, and getting both is out of the question. I get myself into enough trouble already Attached Images

22 November 2012, 11:23 AM	#30
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Daytona family pic (2 Dayts and a cousin) Attached Images

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