gold rush - 116505 v 116508

[tonupbklyn]

i'm afraid i've been bit by the gold bug.
having recent acquired a DD36 YG, i think I've been hypnotized by this PM.

I've been actively moving away from traditional sports watches and multi-complications. even gone as far as purging my collection of them, now favoring more traditionally sized pieces.

but dammit if the daytona in full golf bracelet isn't constantly haunting me!
I'm rationalizing it as still within the theme of the collection cuz it's just shy of 40mm and the daytona is an eternally iconic piece.

i thought i had settled on the 116508 YG in black dial. then suddenly came across the 116505 everose. the panda dial is bit more interesting. and i like the fact both bezels have the newer markers (font, size and positioning).

the 116505's can be had significantly cheaper than the 116508 since the former is an older release. appears there is an abundance of them in very fine condition, which is great for me in terms of pricing.

also thought that since i already have the DD36 in YG, getting the 505 in everose would be a good variety to the collection.

any others go thru similar decision before landing on either?