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oilking · 28 November 2013, 01:19 AM

Hi Guys,
Need Your valuable opinions.
Have shortlisted 2 stainless steel watches, help me chose the better one.

Option 1 : Daytona, Black Dial (s/s)
Option 2 : Submariner Black (s/s)

Thanks in advance!!

Jack T · 28 November 2013, 01:22 AM

How do I offer an opinion? Your choices are between one I have (and love) and one that I want !

doubleroll · 28 November 2013, 01:25 AM

One of each...I went with Daytona first ;-)

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FTX I · 28 November 2013, 01:26 AM

Both great but the Sub gets my vote.

Mystro · 28 November 2013, 01:26 AM

Do you need a date feature??? That's was a deal breaker for me years ago. Do you want to be able to swim with your watch??? Obviously you can with both but a dive watch will take ALOT more abuse. The Daytona wears much smaller than a Sub.

brandrea · 28 November 2013, 01:29 AM

I guess it depends what you want it for.

If it's a matter of function then you will know best. If it's a matter of style, that's a different matter, and in that case the sub gets my vote.

Good luck and happy shopping.

Fredd · 28 November 2013, 01:29 AM

Surely it depends on price more than anything?

The Daytona is about 60% more expensive.

kilyung · 28 November 2013, 01:47 AM

"Better" is relative but I "like" the Sub more.

sharpmind · 28 November 2013, 01:49 AM

Either one now, the other later. Both classics.

Wllnv19 · 28 November 2013, 01:50 AM

Have both if I had to keep one it would be the Sub!

Broker Boy · 28 November 2013, 02:02 AM

Definitely the Sub.

I've never understood the Daytona craze and I guess I never will.

sea-dweller · 28 November 2013, 02:06 AM

Get them both!

padi56 · 28 November 2013, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broker Boy

Definitely the Sub.

I've never understood the Daytona craze and I guess I never will.

Have to agree.

Les Paul · 28 November 2013, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

"Better" is relative but I "like" the Sub more.

+ 1

Zoran · 28 November 2013, 02:13 AM

As mentioned above, I would also prefer the Sub. The 14060 even more than the pictured 114060!

Tools · 28 November 2013, 02:27 AM

those two watches are worlds apart in both function and design..

You should get the watch that most closely fits your lifestyle and not because of the opinion of a bunch of strangers..

or get some of each - that's what I do..

ufboy73 · 28 November 2013, 02:30 AM

You will be very likely to end up with both, either at the same time or flip one thinking you still want the other.

Personally, between those two variants I would get the Daytona. Not sold on the new sub shape, yet.

Daytona vs. 50th sub would be an excruciating decision for me.

Vincent65 · 28 November 2013, 02:46 AM

Sub - but with date

cornerstore · 28 November 2013, 02:50 AM

I've had and sold three Rolex Subs and will never sell my Daytona, not an opinion but my experience. My opinion is the Sub date (C or pre C is too big and clunky) the C is somewhat garish and screams look at me. Sub no date pre C is very comfortable but a bit bland for my tastes. The Daytona's is extremely comfortable and doesn't scream at you like the Sub C in my opinion. Based on my experience I'd get a Daytona and latter a pre C GMT11, then you have a Sub like watch with a little more character and a very comfortable fit.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 28 November 2013, 02:50 AM

Daytona gets my vote, but then I'm a sucker for chronographs. It's my first Rolex and I couldn't be happier with it.

But who am I kidding? I tried on a subC at an AD recently, just to have a quick look, and I could instantly see the appeal. I'll end up with both before it's all over.

68camaro · 28 November 2013, 03:13 AM

I chose the Daytona for several reasons. I do want a non-date sub though.

One reason I chose Daytona for first Rolex is because it is much more rare than a sub in the wild. Sub's are extremely popular and I wanted something different. The Daytona does wear smaller and for me thats a plus, the Daytona fits under my french cuffs better.

I also think Daytona dances between formal and casual much better.

My two cents.....

tkerrmd · 28 November 2013, 03:16 AM

WOW for me the two best!!

If I could only have one I would have to go with the Sub, but admit I have both
so...good luck!!

Cc1966 · 28 November 2013, 03:20 AM

Don't have a Daytona...I vote Sub Date. Iconic...

phiengin · 28 November 2013, 04:49 AM

submariner123 · 28 November 2013, 04:54 AM

They are my two favourite watches. Have the Sub-C, now need to get the Daytona. Black Daytona definitely looks better than the white Daytona!

Rashid.bk · 28 November 2013, 05:40 AM

Hard to offer an opinion without any criteria, so basically I'm just picking what I want. If it were my first Rolex I'd get the Submariner/date.
Daytona is awesome and I really want one but just wouldn't fit in my world by itself.

SLS · 28 November 2013, 06:11 AM

Not a fan of the new Ceramic Sub line up, Daytona would be my choice.

AK797 · 28 November 2013, 06:13 AM

Subc has the date and wears like a 42mm, so if those are important that's the one I would get.

Friedl41 · 28 November 2013, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack T

How do I offer an opinion? Your choices are between one I have (and love) and one that I want !

2x

MATCH1969 · 28 November 2013, 06:58 AM

Sub to start, in my opinion

28 November 2013, 01:19 AM	#1
oilking "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: India Posts: 3	Daytona v/s Submariner Hi Guys, Need Your valuable opinions. Have shortlisted 2 stainless steel watches, help me chose the better one. Option 1 : Daytona, Black Dial (s/s) Option 2 : Submariner Black (s/s) Thanks in advance!! Attached Images

28 November 2013, 01:22 AM	#2
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	How do I offer an opinion? Your choices are between one I have (and love) and one that I want ! __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

28 November 2013, 01:25 AM	#3
doubleroll "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Victor Location: NY Watch: 116520 Posts: 773	One of each...I went with Daytona first ;-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ TRF made me do it...

28 November 2013, 01:26 AM	#5
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	Do you need a date feature??? That's was a deal breaker for me years ago. Do you want to be able to swim with your watch??? Obviously you can with both but a dive watch will take ALOT more abuse. The Daytona wears much smaller than a Sub. __________________

28 November 2013, 02:27 AM	#16
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	those two watches are worlds apart in both function and design.. You should get the watch that most closely fits your lifestyle and not because of the opinion of a bunch of strangers.. or get some of each - that's what I do.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 November 2013, 01:26 AM	#4
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Both great but the Sub gets my vote.

28 November 2013, 01:29 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	I guess it depends what you want it for. If it's a matter of function then you will know best. If it's a matter of style, that's a different matter, and in that case the sub gets my vote. Good luck and happy shopping.

28 November 2013, 01:29 AM	#7
Fredd Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 36	Surely it depends on price more than anything? The Daytona is about 60% more expensive.

28 November 2013, 01:47 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	"Better" is relative but I "like" the Sub more.

28 November 2013, 01:49 AM	#9
sharpmind "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY Posts: 98	Either one now, the other later. Both classics.

28 November 2013, 01:50 AM	#10
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Have both if I had to keep one it would be the Sub!

28 November 2013, 02:02 AM	#11
Broker Boy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Marcus Location: Texas Gulf Coast Watch: 116610 Posts: 248	Definitely the Sub. I've never understood the Daytona craze and I guess I never will.

28 November 2013, 02:06 AM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Get them both!

28 November 2013, 02:13 AM	#15
Zoran "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Zoran Location: EU Watch: 1655 Mark 1 Posts: 1,010	As mentioned above, I would also prefer the Sub. The 14060 even more than the pictured 114060!

28 November 2013, 02:30 AM	#17
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	You will be very likely to end up with both, either at the same time or flip one thinking you still want the other. Personally, between those two variants I would get the Daytona. Not sold on the new sub shape, yet. Daytona vs. 50th sub would be an excruciating decision for me.

28 November 2013, 02:46 AM	#18
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Sub - but with date

28 November 2013, 02:50 AM	#19
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	I've had and sold three Rolex Subs and will never sell my Daytona, not an opinion but my experience. My opinion is the Sub date (C or pre C is too big and clunky) the C is somewhat garish and screams look at me. Sub no date pre C is very comfortable but a bit bland for my tastes. The Daytona's is extremely comfortable and doesn't scream at you like the Sub C in my opinion. Based on my experience I'd get a Daytona and latter a pre C GMT11, then you have a Sub like watch with a little more character and a very comfortable fit.

28 November 2013, 02:50 AM	#20
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	Daytona gets my vote, but then I'm a sucker for chronographs. It's my first Rolex and I couldn't be happier with it. But who am I kidding? I tried on a subC at an AD recently, just to have a quick look, and I could instantly see the appeal. I'll end up with both before it's all over.

28 November 2013, 03:13 AM	#21
68camaro Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA! Posts: 862	I chose the Daytona for several reasons. I do want a non-date sub though. One reason I chose Daytona for first Rolex is because it is much more rare than a sub in the wild. Sub's are extremely popular and I wanted something different. The Daytona does wear smaller and for me thats a plus, the Daytona fits under my french cuffs better. I also think Daytona dances between formal and casual much better. My two cents.....

28 November 2013, 03:16 AM	#22
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	WOW for me the two best!! If I could only have one I would have to go with the Sub, but admit I have both so...good luck!!

28 November 2013, 03:20 AM	#23
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Don't have a Daytona...I vote Sub Date. Iconic... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

28 November 2013, 04:49 AM	#24
phiengin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Watch: 1680, 1675 Posts: 343	Daytona

28 November 2013, 04:54 AM	#25
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	They are my two favourite watches. Have the Sub-C, now need to get the Daytona. Black Daytona definitely looks better than the white Daytona!

28 November 2013, 05:40 AM	#26
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Hard to offer an opinion without any criteria, so basically I'm just picking what I want. If it were my first Rolex I'd get the Submariner/date. Daytona is awesome and I really want one but just wouldn't fit in my world by itself.

28 November 2013, 06:11 AM	#27
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Not a fan of the new Ceramic Sub line up, Daytona would be my choice. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 November 2013, 06:13 AM	#28
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Subc has the date and wears like a 42mm, so if those are important that's the one I would get.

28 November 2013, 06:58 AM	#30
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Sub to start, in my opinion

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