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Daytona king · 3 December 2024, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ibr123

DD. This was for my 50th a couple of years ago.

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Since you open up by saying you love F1 cars since you were a kid I would say the yellow gold Daytona OF is the clear winner. You have a SS Batgirl for the more casual occasions. The DD is great but u find it more on the dressy side. For a 50th birthday you need yellow gold. I got my buddy the ghost and it’s a great watch. It’s just doesn’t pop like the yellow gold. Happy early birthday. Hope this pic helps.

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GarageBMW · Yesterday, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona king

Since you open up by saying you love F1 cars since you were a kid I would say the yellow gold Daytona OF is the clear winner. You have a SS Batgirl for the more casual occasions. The DD is great but u find it more on the dressy side. For a 50th birthday you need yellow gold. I got my buddy the ghost and it’s a great watch. It’s just doesn’t pop like the yellow gold. Happy early birthday. Hope this pic helps.

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Thanks for sharing the pictures. I agree with you with 50 and gold. I initially liked the ghost but I want something with some more pop and wow factor.

The WG is sure to be nice, but to go along the BLNR, the YG will have a different vibe.

peptide45 · Yesterday, 04:50 AM

I'll add another vote for a Daytona... My favorite PM Rolex... They also look amazing on an aftermarket leather strap!

yesnaya · Yesterday, 05:03 AM

Although they are all sports watches, the daytona will always look more sporty than a YG day date. So the 1st consideration should be your lifestyle... do you dress casual most of the time? Or more business or business casual?

Given that its a 50th birthday gift, it would be a shame to only wear it once in a while. I would get the one that matches your lifestyle more... more dressy = daydate; more sporty = daytona.

Regarding those specific configurations for the daytona: I dont like that champagne dial on the daytona so between those 2 I would get the silver dial on white gold. 100% on oysterflex because of the ceramic bezel.

Regarding the daydate, the size is the only difference. You should try them on and see which size suits you best.

kritameth · Yesterday, 05:24 AM

Another vote for the DD, either 36 or 40, depending on your preference/wrist size.

Tbird · Yesterday, 08:10 AM

Question for DayDate owners then: would a DD not be too much work to reset when you havent worn it for a week or so?

lord91 · Yesterday, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbird

Question for DayDate owners then: would a DD not be too much work to reset when you havent worn it for a week or so?

No way. Plus it's nice to interact with your watch and set it up.

Oldwoods · Yesterday, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Daytona king

Since you open up by saying you love F1 cars since you were a kid I would say the yellow gold Daytona OF is the clear winner. You have a SS Batgirl for the more casual occasions. The DD is great but u find it more on the dressy side. For a 50th birthday you need yellow gold. I got my buddy the ghost and it’s a great watch. It’s just doesn’t pop like the yellow gold. Happy early birthday. Hope this pic helps.

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I’m having this exact same decision for my 70th birthday in 2026.
YG Green Ombre DD40
YG Daytona on OF with black subdials

My lifestyle is much more casual than formal so edging towards the Daytona but that DD40 is beautiful.

Sergio_UKR · Yesterday, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbird

Question for DayDate owners then: would a DD not be too much work to reset when you havent worn it for a week or so?

Alternatively you can get a watch winder. Very useful thing!

jb335 · Yesterday, 08:37 AM

Since you have and have mostly had sports models, go DD for sure.

Personally, the 36mm DD green ombré is my favorite.

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casadecamporolex · Yesterday, 08:49 AM

Whatever is your grail watch, that’s the one.
Since I just turned 70, I’ve had several milestone moments.
My first, I didn’t pick…….1984. For my 30th I was given an 18kt YG Day-Date Bark Finish.
I picked my 50th in 2004…..the 16610 LV flat 4.
I’m still waiting on my 70th; always wanted platinum DD white dial. Love a fluted bezel too.
Hope I’m still alive when it arrives.

goog53 · Yesterday, 09:04 AM

Go for the YG Champagne Dial Daytona on OF. It is the best looking watch in the catalog at the moment. I would argue that the YG Green Roman 36 is right up there but not as versatile as the OF.

Trailboss516 · Yesterday, 09:22 AM

DD 36mm in YG, a timeless classic

Yesterday, 05:03 AM	#34
yesnaya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: USA Posts: 393	Although they are all sports watches, the daytona will always look more sporty than a YG day date. So the 1st consideration should be your lifestyle... do you dress casual most of the time? Or more business or business casual? Given that its a 50th birthday gift, it would be a shame to only wear it once in a while. I would get the one that matches your lifestyle more... more dressy = daydate; more sporty = daytona. Regarding those specific configurations for the daytona: I dont like that champagne dial on the daytona so between those 2 I would get the silver dial on white gold. 100% on oysterflex because of the ceramic bezel. Regarding the daydate, the size is the only difference. You should try them on and see which size suits you best. __________________ 116710BLNR; 126710BLRO; 116500LN; Speedmaster Pro Moonphase; Navitimer 01 LE, SM300 Heritage.

Yesterday, 09:04 AM	#42
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	Go for the YG Champagne Dial Daytona on OF. It is the best looking watch in the catalog at the moment. I would argue that the YG Green Roman 36 is right up there but not as versatile as the OF. __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

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Yesterday, 04:50 AM	#33
peptide45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: GA Posts: 230	I'll add another vote for a Daytona... My favorite PM Rolex... They also look amazing on an aftermarket leather strap!

Yesterday, 05:24 AM	#35
kritameth "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Watch: 228238 Posts: 170	Another vote for the DD, either 36 or 40, depending on your preference/wrist size.

Yesterday, 08:10 AM	#36
Tbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: europe Posts: 152	Question for DayDate owners then: would a DD not be too much work to reset when you havent worn it for a week or so?

Yesterday, 08:37 AM	#40
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,443	Since you have and have mostly had sports models, go DD for sure. Personally, the 36mm DD green ombré is my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 08:49 AM	#41
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,321	Whatever is your grail watch, that’s the one. Since I just turned 70, I’ve had several milestone moments. My first, I didn’t pick…….1984. For my 30th I was given an 18kt YG Day-Date Bark Finish. I picked my 50th in 2004…..the 16610 LV flat 4. I’m still waiting on my 70th; always wanted platinum DD white dial. Love a fluted bezel too. Hope I’m still alive when it arrives.

Yesterday, 09:22 AM	#43
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,620	DD 36mm in YG, a timeless classic

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