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Trailboss · 29 July 2015, 06:39 PM

Hello,

Introducing myself to the forums with this as my first post. I'm torn between a YG Daytona w/ blue dial and a YG Day Date II w/ champagne dial, pictures attached with them on my wrist. I've narrowed it down to these 2 watches, but I'm having trouble deciding.

Both sing to me for different reasons, and I think I would be very, very happy with either one of them. I've looked at other dial options, and for a Daytona, the Panda dial is a distant second. For the DD2, the ivory dial with arabic numerals is a distant second. I'm not interested in RG or WG, either. The YG works for me.

Any opinions, input, or otherwise? Curious to see what other people think.

Nice to meet you all,
Trailboss

Scoobs · 29 July 2015, 06:42 PM

Daytona for me. Stunning combination

travisb · 29 July 2015, 06:44 PM

Welcome! Both look great on you. I'm liking the look of the DDII more. Good luck!

dadonn2 · 29 July 2015, 06:45 PM

There are no mistakes but to my eyes, the day date looks better on you. In the case I might choose differently but not on your wrist.

toneafficianado · 29 July 2015, 08:05 PM

Absolute stunners , both!
DD is more "classic, vintage looking Rolex" and Daytona more sporty and has the BLUE.
Do you need the chronograph function? Ever? If not I'd vote DD but it is such a close call as these are two VERY special all gold pieces. Let us know what you decide.

1William · 29 July 2015, 08:40 PM

I have owned both and the DD II is what works for me.

zama · 29 July 2015, 08:47 PM

I think the Daytona suits a younger person and the DDII is more of a mature watch, I have owned a DD and a Daytona and they are different pieces.

FYI they both are great watches and both look good on you so there is no mistake you will make, just understand what sings to you more, personally I love blue dial watches, so I would take the Daytona of those choices. Welcome to TRF.

AK797 · 29 July 2015, 08:53 PM

Daytona, I prefer more contrast on the DDII so black dial would be my first choice.

Psmith · 29 July 2015, 08:56 PM

Welcome to TRF

Of these two, the DDII

Trailboss · 29 July 2015, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobs

Daytona for me. Stunning combination

I don't see this YG/Blue combination at all, so I am drawn to it.

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Originally Posted by travisb

Welcome! Both look great on you. I'm liking the look of the DDII more. Good luck!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by dadonn2

There are no mistakes but to my eyes, the day date looks better on you. In the case I might choose differently but not on your wrist.

I am leaning a little towards the DDII but every time I think that, the Daytona calls me back...

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Originally Posted by toneafficianado

Do you need the chronograph function? Ever?

Never. But then again if I need to check the time I usually end up looking at my iphone. Go figure....

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Originally Posted by 1William

I have owned both and the DD II is what works for me.

If you don't mind me asking, what about the DDII won you over? Or, was there anything specific that made you let go of the Daytona?

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Originally Posted by zama

I think the Daytona suits a younger person and the DDII is more of a mature watch, I have owned a DD and a Daytona and they are different pieces.

FYI they both are great watches and both look good on you so there is no mistake you will make, just understand what sings to you more, personally I love blue dial watches, so I would take the Daytona of those choices. Welcome to TRF.

Thank you, I'm happy to be here. I am in my early 30s, so while I may not be in the typical age bracket for the DDII, I plan on holding on to it for a while. I'm not a flipper, and I tend to hold on to my other watches. If only the Daytona's dial was a little more sunburst instead of matte...

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Originally Posted by AK797

Daytona, I prefer more contrast on the DDII so black dial would be my first choice.

That is true. Champagne on YG really doesnt offer any contrast.

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Welcome to TRF

Of these two, the DDII

Thank you for the welcome! People here are friendly :)

Judah · 29 July 2015, 09:31 PM

Daytona all day. That Dial is a beast.

Manofsteelpt · 29 July 2015, 09:34 PM

DD2, and that's the dial I'd choose too... Tried the RG, and didn't go with my skin tone. Have had many of Daytonas, but they always seem to go.

brandrea · 29 July 2015, 09:37 PM

Welcome to the forum. I'd choose the DD2 over the Daytona. I prefer the clean dial, and overall aesthetics. Good luck deciding, there's no wrong answer.

LazyDaniel · 29 July 2015, 09:37 PM

DD2 for me. Something about it sings to me...although it is way out of my budget

RichM · 29 July 2015, 10:09 PM

Welcome. The DDII looks simply stunning on you. Go for it.

waisoserious · 29 July 2015, 10:36 PM

I vote daytona, 500%

fmc000 · 29 July 2015, 10:39 PM

Well, they of course are both amazing watches but they wear really different. The Daytona wears much smaller, being about 39mm and sporting a large bezel while the DD II wears much bigger, being about 2mm larger and having a wider dial.

I'd choose the Daytona because of the amazing dial and because the DD II wears really bad on my small wrist, totally out of place.

You seem to have a 7-7.5'' wrist judging from the pics, so you probably can choose either one and have a perfect fit.

Congrats in advance!

Jef_ · 29 July 2015, 10:54 PM

I would get the DD2

You should add a poll

jjnd08 · 29 July 2015, 10:55 PM

Out of these two, I vote Daytona.

If it had been a black dial or white dial DDII, it would have been a harder decision.

watchwatcher · 29 July 2015, 11:01 PM

No way you could go wrong with either. Both are absolutely luscious. At the end of the day, however, it's what fits your lifestyle the best. Are you more of a sports watch guy or more of a suit and tie type?

I would go Daytona, but that's me.

MCO1 · 29 July 2015, 11:03 PM

Daytona hands down IMHO!

downtorock · 29 July 2015, 11:18 PM

Welcome to TRF! You definitely can't go wrong with either one, but I say go with the DDII!

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PerioBear · 29 July 2015, 11:24 PM

The DD2 looks better on you.

CarFreak · 29 July 2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by toneafficianado

Absolute stunners , both!
DD is more "classic, vintage looking Rolex" and Daytona more sporty and has the BLUE.
Do you need the chronograph function? Ever? If not I'd vote DD but it is such a close call as these are two VERY special all gold pieces. Let us know what you decide.

I agree - depends on the look you go for. If you're more of a suit/formal guy, get the DD. I see the Daytona as being more business causal to casual.

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Danny83 · 29 July 2015, 11:49 PM

DD2, they will be hard to come by in a few years.

Lpugliese · 30 July 2015, 02:45 AM

welcome. both are stunning!

brettpaul · 30 July 2015, 03:27 AM

Daytona - the blue dial is a stunning contrast with the YG!!

Solo118 · 30 July 2015, 05:04 AM

Daytona- but I am biased :)

Love both really, you can't go wrong!

Trailboss · 30 July 2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Judah

Daytona all day. That Dial is a beast.

Judah, I have to agree with you about the dial. It really is unique. I think the only concern I have is that the dial doesn't pop as much as I would like it to. The sunburst style on the sub (or even the champagne DDs) play with the light a little more than the Daytona dials do.

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

DD2, and that's the dial I'd choose too... Tried the RG, and didn't go with my skin tone. Have had many of Daytonas, but they always seem to go.

I like the way RG looks in general, but the same with me. The moment I put it on, it didn't suit me. A RG DDII with a chocolate dial is beautiful though!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum. I'd choose the DD2 over the Daytona. I prefer the clean dial, and overall aesthetics. Good luck deciding, there's no wrong answer.

Thank you for the welcome. There might not be a wrong answer, but I'm wondering if there is a better answer...

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Originally Posted by LazyDaniel

DD2 for me. Something about it sings to me...although it is way out of my budget

The DD2 will always be classic and timeless in my book.

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Welcome. The DDII looks simply stunning on you. Go for it.

Thank you, Rich!

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Originally Posted by waisoserious

I vote daytona, 500%

Just when I start leaning towards the DD2 I get second thoughts...

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Originally Posted by fmc000

The Daytona wears much smaller, being about 39mm and sporting a large bezel while the DD II wears much bigger, being about 2mm larger and having a wider dial.

I'd choose the Daytona because of the amazing dial and because the DD II wears really bad on my small wrist, totally out of place.

You seem to have a 7-7.5'' wrist judging from the pics, so you probably can choose either one and have a perfect fit.

Congrats in advance!

Good comparison, thank you for your input. I have owned Date Just II and two-tone Daytonas in the past, so I am familiar with the way they fit on a daily basis. For the features, I will likely only use them to tell time. As I mentioned before, the chrono feature is nice, but I never use it. The day of the week function on the DD2 is nice, but does anybody ever actually forget what day of the week it is?

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Originally Posted by Jef_

I would get the DD2

You should add a poll

That would have been a smart move. Is it too late to add one?

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

Out of these two, I vote Daytona.

If it had been a black dial or white dial DDII, it would have been a harder decision.

From my limited understanding, you can swap dials after you purchase the watch, correct? If that is true, then I am excited about the flexibility that this brings. I come from Panerais, so I am not used to dial swaps (only straps!)

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

No way you could go wrong with either. Both are absolutely luscious. At the end of the day, however, it's what fits your lifestyle the best. Are you more of a sports watch guy or more of a suit and tie type?

I would go Daytona, but that's me.

I would say a little bit of both, if you consider sports to be watching soccer on the TV at the bar........haha. I go to an office 5 days a week, but it is relatively business-casual, although I do face customers often. A solid gold Rolex is never going to be discrete, but I am not concerned about that.

Trailboss · 30 July 2015, 04:07 PM

(Edit: Apologizes for the double post)

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Originally Posted by MCO1

Daytona hands down IMHO!

This decision is getting more difficult, not less difficult...

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Originally Posted by downtorock

Welcome to TRF! You definitely can't go wrong with either one, but I say go with the DDII!

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Thank you for the welcome and advice. I look forward to contributing where I can

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Originally Posted by PerioBear

The DD2 looks better on you.

Thank you :)

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Originally Posted by CarFreak

I agree - depends on the look you go for. If you're more of a suit/formal guy, get the DD. I see the Daytona as being more business causal to casual.

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I am more casual, business casual, but I also like the idea of wearing a more formal watch like a DD2 to compliment my style. A solid yellow gold is going to draw attention no matter what you are wearing. Even in a suit, a YG Rollie will be screaming.

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Originally Posted by Danny83

DD2, they will be hard to come by in a few years.

Will they stop making 41mm sizes?

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Originally Posted by Lpugliese

welcome. both are stunning!

Thank you very much, happy to be here.

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

Daytona - the blue dial is a stunning contrast with the YG!!

That combination really works for me. While I like the black and Panda dials, too, the blue one really stands out. Since dial swap options are a possibility, I think I am getting away from getting hung up on the dial, and thinking "would I be happier with a Daytona, or a Day Date II, and going from there. Dials are cheap and you can switch them around, so I guess it is better to look at it from a broader perspective.

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Originally Posted by Solo118

Daytona- but I am biased :)

Love both really, you can't go wrong!

Your WG one is beautiful. I tried on that exact model that you have in your avatar, and although it didn't really work for me, it is absolutely beautiful

29 July 2015, 06:39 PM	#1
Trailboss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tokyo Posts: 11	116528 Daytona or 218238 Day Date II Hello, Introducing myself to the forums with this as my first post. I'm torn between a YG Daytona w/ blue dial and a YG Day Date II w/ champagne dial, pictures attached with them on my wrist. I've narrowed it down to these 2 watches, but I'm having trouble deciding. Both sing to me for different reasons, and I think I would be very, very happy with either one of them. I've looked at other dial options, and for a Daytona, the Panda dial is a distant second. For the DD2, the ivory dial with arabic numerals is a distant second. I'm not interested in RG or WG, either. The YG works for me. Any opinions, input, or otherwise? Curious to see what other people think. Nice to meet you all, Trailboss Attached Images

29 July 2015, 08:47 PM	#7
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I think the Daytona suits a younger person and the DDII is more of a mature watch, I have owned a DD and a Daytona and they are different pieces. FYI they both are great watches and both look good on you so there is no mistake you will make, just understand what sings to you more, personally I love blue dial watches, so I would take the Daytona of those choices. Welcome to TRF. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

29 July 2015, 08:56 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome to TRF Of these two, the DDII __________________

29 July 2015, 10:09 PM	#15
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,775	Welcome. The DDII looks simply stunning on you. Go for it. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

29 July 2015, 10:55 PM	#19
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Out of these two, I vote Daytona. If it had been a black dial or white dial DDII, it would have been a harder decision. __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

29 July 2015, 06:42 PM	#2
Scoobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: David Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona & Sub C Posts: 206	Daytona for me. Stunning combination

29 July 2015, 06:44 PM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Welcome! Both look great on you. I'm liking the look of the DDII more. Good luck!

29 July 2015, 06:45 PM	#4
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	There are no mistakes but to my eyes, the day date looks better on you. In the case I might choose differently but not on your wrist.

29 July 2015, 08:05 PM	#5
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Absolute stunners , both! DD is more "classic, vintage looking Rolex" and Daytona more sporty and has the BLUE. Do you need the chronograph function? Ever? If not I'd vote DD but it is such a close call as these are two VERY special all gold pieces. Let us know what you decide.

29 July 2015, 08:40 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I have owned both and the DD II is what works for me.

29 July 2015, 08:53 PM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Daytona, I prefer more contrast on the DDII so black dial would be my first choice.

29 July 2015, 09:31 PM	#11
Judah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Washington D.C. Watch: Daytona 16523 Posts: 357	Daytona all day. That Dial is a beast.

29 July 2015, 09:34 PM	#12
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	DD2, and that's the dial I'd choose too... Tried the RG, and didn't go with my skin tone. Have had many of Daytonas, but they always seem to go.

29 July 2015, 09:37 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Welcome to the forum. I'd choose the DD2 over the Daytona. I prefer the clean dial, and overall aesthetics. Good luck deciding, there's no wrong answer.

29 July 2015, 09:37 PM	#14
LazyDaniel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: New York City Watch: 116500LN Posts: 166	DD2 for me. Something about it sings to me...although it is way out of my budget

29 July 2015, 10:36 PM	#16
waisoserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: 116515LN, 126621 Posts: 180	I vote daytona, 500%

29 July 2015, 10:39 PM	#17
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Well, they of course are both amazing watches but they wear really different. The Daytona wears much smaller, being about 39mm and sporting a large bezel while the DD II wears much bigger, being about 2mm larger and having a wider dial. I'd choose the Daytona because of the amazing dial and because the DD II wears really bad on my small wrist, totally out of place. You seem to have a 7-7.5'' wrist judging from the pics, so you probably can choose either one and have a perfect fit. Congrats in advance!

29 July 2015, 10:54 PM	#18
Jef_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 116713LN Posts: 235	I would get the DD2 You should add a poll

29 July 2015, 11:01 PM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	No way you could go wrong with either. Both are absolutely luscious. At the end of the day, however, it's what fits your lifestyle the best. Are you more of a sports watch guy or more of a suit and tie type? I would go Daytona, but that's me.

29 July 2015, 11:03 PM	#21
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	Daytona hands down IMHO!

29 July 2015, 11:18 PM	#22
downtorock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,307	Welcome to TRF! You definitely can't go wrong with either one, but I say go with the DDII! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2015, 11:24 PM	#23
PerioBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 763	The DD2 looks better on you.

29 July 2015, 11:49 PM	#25
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	DD2, they will be hard to come by in a few years.

30 July 2015, 02:45 AM	#26
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	welcome. both are stunning!

30 July 2015, 03:27 AM	#27
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Daytona - the blue dial is a stunning contrast with the YG!! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

30 July 2015, 05:04 AM	#28
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Daytona- but I am biased :) Love both really, you can't go wrong!

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