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andrew79 · 21 July 2010, 10:19 AM

After looking at my brother's new SS daytona, it got me thinking in a way. I have GMT iic and Sub 16610 LV which altogether worth similar to a daytona. I never regretted my decision purchasing these 2 beautiful watches as I wasn't too interested in a daytona anyway previously. I picked GMT as I want a watch that can show me up to 3 time zone, I never have GMT watch in any way before, and picked Sub as it is one of the most recognized iconic watch in the world (LV because I like the green thing).

Having said that, I realize that SS daytona is grail watch for some, and the waiting list at the AD may take awhile so some people will put a lot of effort just to get it.

I'd like to know general consensus of what you may think about this.
Which one you guys prefer:
1. a SS GMT and a SS Sub
2. SS Daytona

Some people may say I'm stupid that I prefer a GMT and a Sub.... but, really I can't justify losing those 2 watch to get a daytona IMO, and also the date is a plus for me.

Thanks for reading.

Asad · 21 July 2010, 10:21 AM

Daytona

Lt CHEG · 21 July 2010, 10:32 AM

I'd go for the GMT IIc and the Sub, as I really like having the date and wouldn't want to be completely without a date. I could live without a date on half my watches but not all of them. I only recently became interested in Daytonas myself. For me though I'm going to have to wait a little over 9 year until I turn 40. My wife will buy me a Daytona for my 40th birthday.

dddrees · 21 July 2010, 10:34 AM

Choose the watches or watch you like the most, don't worry what others think.

Dr.B · 21 July 2010, 10:34 AM

D a y t o n a

Rolesor · 21 July 2010, 10:38 AM

Two watches over one - any day for me when it comes to Rolex!

andrew79 · 21 July 2010, 10:42 AM

Thanks all.... Guys, this is not about flipping watches... i just do it to see how others think about their decision. I made my decision and I am happy the way I did it.

nauticajoe · 21 July 2010, 11:22 AM

I'd keep the two you have now. Better to have 2 than 1. Save up for the Daytona.

Yazo · 21 July 2010, 11:30 AM

Daytona!

scl6118 · 21 July 2010, 11:37 AM

I'll take the two over the Daytona any day of the week! That's not even a debate IMHO!

sakuraba · 21 July 2010, 12:22 PM

I like the Daytona in addition to your watches, but not at the expense of a Sub and GMT.

Speed · 21 July 2010, 12:38 PM

Tough one!!

I want a GMTIIC and a Daytona. Each time I get a watch I say I am saving half the cost of a Daytona...but I am thankful for the variety I have :-)

Zed Homme · 21 July 2010, 12:44 PM

I love my daytona, but would opt for the gmt and sub as well.

Dom · 21 July 2010, 01:19 PM

I first bought a Daytona and a year later an LV. All great watches. For the office I like the Daytona but the LV is just a great watch for any occasion as well.

Andrés G · 21 July 2010, 01:37 PM

Keep your watches and save for a Daytona.

psv · 21 July 2010, 01:41 PM

I'd go with the Sub/GMT, but then again, going for the grail is always the right answer so if the Daytona is your grail...

bahrenj · 21 July 2010, 01:41 PM

SS Daytona too much bling for someone <40. maybe in 10 years time.

wholesaleneon · 21 July 2010, 02:05 PM

I would just save up for a couple weeks and buy all 3

sea-dweller · 21 July 2010, 02:06 PM

Sub + GMT

jekuo · 21 July 2010, 02:10 PM

The Daytona is nice, but having a GMT IIc and a Sub LV is even better.

Psmith · 21 July 2010, 02:42 PM

Keep your GMT and Sub

JJ Irani · 21 July 2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew79

.... but, really I can't justify losing those 2 watch to get a daytona IMO, and also the date is a plus for me.

Thanks for reading.

There you go, Andrew.............you just came up with the correct answer!!

agungg · 21 July 2010, 04:10 PM

Normally, having two is better than one, but you're talking about daytona. For me, once I bought the daytona, my watch bug stopped. It's really that satisfying.

Tek · 21 July 2010, 04:11 PM

I'd choose GMT & Sub as they have the functions that I need especially the date, and there are 2 of them. Daytona to add to the collection if finance permits.

Gerardus · 21 July 2010, 04:12 PM

No date no deal for me...

andrew79 · 21 July 2010, 04:34 PM

well, will see what the future brings.... if it is possible, I may expand my rolex collection and daytona will be in there for sure.

Andad · 21 July 2010, 06:10 PM

I failed that question.

esm · 21 July 2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew79

I'd like to know general consensus of what you may think about this.
Which one you guys prefer:
1. a SS GMT and a SS Sub
2. SS Daytona

is there an option for both?

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew79

Some people may say I'm stupid that I prefer a GMT and a Sub.... but, really I can't justify losing those 2 watch to get a daytona IMO, and also the date is a plus for me.

no, you are not stupid at all - in fact, it is a very smart move. 2 totally different watches

then again, if you have the Daytona as well, you wll have 3 very different Rolex watches.

(yes, i know im not helping here...

)

ckcspice · 21 July 2010, 06:41 PM

daytonas dun sing 2 me...grail or no grail..so sub n gmt anytime...cheers

jevans41 · 22 July 2010, 12:05 AM

Definitely Sub + GMT

View Poll Results: which one ?
SS GMT and SS Sub	59	79.73%
SS Daytona	15	20.27%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

21 July 2010, 10:19 AM	#1
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	Just wondering which way you will take After looking at my brother's new SS daytona, it got me thinking in a way. I have GMT iic and Sub 16610 LV which altogether worth similar to a daytona. I never regretted my decision purchasing these 2 beautiful watches as I wasn't too interested in a daytona anyway previously. I picked GMT as I want a watch that can show me up to 3 time zone, I never have GMT watch in any way before, and picked Sub as it is one of the most recognized iconic watch in the world (LV because I like the green thing). Having said that, I realize that SS daytona is grail watch for some, and the waiting list at the AD may take awhile so some people will put a lot of effort just to get it. I'd like to know general consensus of what you may think about this. Which one you guys prefer: 1. a SS GMT and a SS Sub 2. SS Daytona Some people may say I'm stupid that I prefer a GMT and a Sub.... but, really I can't justify losing those 2 watch to get a daytona IMO, and also the date is a plus for me. Thanks for reading. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

21 July 2010, 10:21 AM	#2
Asad "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 96	Daytona __________________ Have: Omega Speedmaster Had:Too Many to List; Panerai's, IWC's Omega's, Tag Heuer's and Breitling's.

21 July 2010, 10:34 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Choose the watches or watch you like the most, don't worry what others think. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 July 2010, 10:34 AM	#5
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	D a y t o n a __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

21 July 2010, 10:32 AM	#3
Lt CHEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albany, NY Watch: 116610LN 126600 Posts: 38	I'd go for the GMT IIc and the Sub, as I really like having the date and wouldn't want to be completely without a date. I could live without a date on half my watches but not all of them. I only recently became interested in Daytonas myself. For me though I'm going to have to wait a little over 9 year until I turn 40. My wife will buy me a Daytona for my 40th birthday.

21 July 2010, 10:38 AM	#6
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Two watches over one - any day for me when it comes to Rolex! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

21 July 2010, 10:42 AM	#7
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	Thanks all.... Guys, this is not about flipping watches... i just do it to see how others think about their decision. I made my decision and I am happy the way I did it. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

21 July 2010, 11:22 AM	#8
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'd keep the two you have now. Better to have 2 than 1. Save up for the Daytona.

21 July 2010, 11:30 AM	#9
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Daytona!

21 July 2010, 11:37 AM	#10
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	I'll take the two over the Daytona any day of the week! That's not even a debate IMHO! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

21 July 2010, 12:22 PM	#11
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I like the Daytona in addition to your watches, but not at the expense of a Sub and GMT. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

21 July 2010, 12:38 PM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Tough one!! I want a GMTIIC and a Daytona. Each time I get a watch I say I am saving half the cost of a Daytona...but I am thankful for the variety I have :-)

21 July 2010, 12:44 PM	#13
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I love my daytona, but would opt for the gmt and sub as well.

21 July 2010, 01:19 PM	#14
Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	I first bought a Daytona and a year later an LV. All great watches. For the office I like the Daytona but the LV is just a great watch for any occasion as well.

21 July 2010, 01:37 PM	#15
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Keep your watches and save for a Daytona.

21 July 2010, 01:41 PM	#16
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'd go with the Sub/GMT, but then again, going for the grail is always the right answer so if the Daytona is your grail...

21 July 2010, 01:41 PM	#17
bahrenj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 39	SS Daytona too much bling for someone <40. maybe in 10 years time.

21 July 2010, 02:05 PM	#18
wholesaleneon Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: slidell, la Watch: 16713....TT GMT II Posts: 190	I would just save up for a couple weeks and buy all 3

21 July 2010, 02:06 PM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sub + GMT __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 July 2010, 02:10 PM	#20
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	The Daytona is nice, but having a GMT IIc and a Sub LV is even better.

21 July 2010, 02:42 PM	#21
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Keep your GMT and Sub __________________

21 July 2010, 04:10 PM	#23
agungg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Richardson Posts: 94	Normally, having two is better than one, but you're talking about daytona. For me, once I bought the daytona, my watch bug stopped. It's really that satisfying.

21 July 2010, 04:11 PM	#24
Tek Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aus Watch: ALL Posts: 318	I'd choose GMT & Sub as they have the functions that I need especially the date, and there are 2 of them. Daytona to add to the collection if finance permits.

21 July 2010, 04:12 PM	#25
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	No date no deal for me... __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

21 July 2010, 04:34 PM	#26
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	well, will see what the future brings.... if it is possible, I may expand my rolex collection and daytona will be in there for sure. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

21 July 2010, 06:10 PM	#27
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	I failed that question. __________________ E

21 July 2010, 06:41 PM	#29
ckcspice Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: damon Location: Malaysia Watch: 16610 Posts: 95	daytonas dun sing 2 me...grail or no grail..so sub n gmt anytime...cheers

22 July 2010, 12:05 AM	#30
jevans41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Watch: Rollie Posts: 136	Definitely Sub + GMT __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 TT Rolex Yachtmaster 16622 SS/PL Rolex Explorer II 16570 SS Polar

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