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cousie · 7 February 2009, 12:44 AM

I've been looking for a next watch and came along these two options.
Which one would you choose and why?
How is the quality of the leather strap?
I've tried on the everose and Yellow gold on but my gf thinks the wg is the best looking and isn't an eyecatcher like those other Daytonas what is a positive thing imo :) because when I wear my new YG Sub 116618 LN everybody notices it and after a while thats quite annoying...

sirjohnbrian · 7 February 2009, 12:51 AM

Very good point about the yellow gold. For understated elegance, you can't beat WG and I think personally think the bracelet would be better for your purposes. I would choose the leather strap if you were only using it for a formal watch. If you wanted both formal and sport wear, the metal bracelet gives you more options.

boa2 · 7 February 2009, 12:53 AM

I think most prefer with a bracelet, but I find the strap brings out the dial even more, and I like the lighter weight of the watch. Either way, you have a classic.

cousie · 7 February 2009, 01:25 AM

how about the quality of the leather strap?

GerardoG · 7 February 2009, 01:42 AM

I think it all comes to what YOU like. Try them on and see how do you like them. IMHO, I like the strap version; it can be both sporty and elegant and stands out. Also, the WG is subtle, and does not 'scream' gold. But once again, we all have different tastes, so trying them will give you the answer.

Either way, it is a fantastic watch.

cousie · 7 February 2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

I think it all comes to what YOU like. Try them on and see how do you like them. IMHO, I like the strap version; it can be both sporty and elegant and stands out. Also, the WG is subtle, and does not 'scream' gold. But once again, we all have different tastes, so trying them will give you the answer.

Either way, it is a fantastic watch.

I've tried on the metal bracelet, but not the one with the leather strap...
Are there any persons over here who have a Daytona with the authentic leather strap and can tell me something about how it wears and if you can wear it on a daily basis without wearing out the leather?

GerardoG · 7 February 2009, 02:16 AM

Leather is very comfortable and, with the Daytona clasp, wear is minimal. I have other leather strap watches with the traditional 'tang' buckle and wear on the strap is nasty. The AD got me an extra strap, so I have a spare (which makes me, a WIS, very happy!)

GerardoG · 7 February 2009, 02:17 AM

Pics of Panerai, tang buckle; Rolex 1803 DayDate, tang buckle; both have impressive wear on the strap. Daytona, deployment buckle; little wear.

cousie · 7 February 2009, 04:53 AM

thank you for your pics.
And can you order the gold strap afterwards or is that impossible or way to expensive?
because maybe I want to change bracelets from time to time :)

Yume-sama · 7 February 2009, 04:56 AM

My dream watch for today is a WG Daytona on a leather strap (the exact one pictured). I tried it on (without the diamonds...) and it just felt sooo good.

Yume-sama · 7 February 2009, 04:56 AM

>.> It posted twice for some reason.

cousie · 7 February 2009, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

>.> It posted twice for some reason.

I'm going to try it on Monday, I'm a little bit scared that the bracelet will be too wide because I have very small wrists, I allready had that problem with breitling watches with that kind of clasp...

TonyD · 7 February 2009, 06:00 AM

Not sure if this will help you. I bought mine on strap because lets face it, the bracelet was a huge $$ amount more. I am worried about wear on the gold. I like the leather strap, it is very comfortable. I have some aftermarket straps that I use to vary the color and prevent excess wear on the stock strap. I would say that the original strap is very high quality, but of course it will show wear. My intention is to buy a new SS bracelet someday if/when they have the new clasp like on my DeepSea. Here's the pic!

cousie · 7 February 2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyD

Not sure if this will help you. I bought mine on strap because lets face it, the bracelet was a huge $$ amount more. I am worried about wear on the gold. I like the leather strap, it is very comfortable. I have some aftermarket straps that I use to vary the color and prevent excess wear on the stock strap. I would say that the original strap is very high quality, but of course it will show wear. My intention is to buy a new SS bracelet someday if/when they have the new clasp like on my DeepSea. Here's the pic!

Over here the all gold costs about 4000 euro more than the leather strap. But isn't that a fair price for a gold bracelet?
Is it better to buy the all gold first and order the leather strap or the other way around?

TonyD · 7 February 2009, 06:37 AM

I wouldn't buy a gold bracelet. Don't get me wrong, it looks great, but it looks like the SS bracelet, but a softer material. The only reason I got the WG Daytona was because its the only way the Meteorite dial is made. I'd like to try mine on a stainless bracelet.

worktolivelife · 7 February 2009, 07:32 AM

The tactile pleasure element read heft of the full gold daytona really!! makes it worth the extra IMO

steve

GerardoG · 7 February 2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cousie

thank you for your pics.
And can you order the gold strap afterwards or is that impossible or way to expensive?
because maybe I want to change bracelets from time to time :)

Let me further explain: the strap version will not take a solid gold bracelet, end pieces are different. If you buy a strap daytona, you can get other straps (black, brown, etc.) and easily exchange them, but you can not fit a gold bracelet.

Ifyou buy the gold (case and bracelet) daytona, you can not fit the Rolex strap on it.

oztimelord · 7 February 2009, 10:10 AM

Get the WG with bracelet. This is the only all gold sports watch that actually gets away with it in IMHO.

You can always get a leather strap or rubber later.

Otto · 7 February 2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cousie

I've been looking for a next watch and came along these two options.
Which one would you choose and why?
How is the quality of the leather strap?
I've tried on the everose and Yellow gold on but my gf thinks the wg is the best looking and isn't an eyecatcher like those other Daytonas what is a positive thing imo :) because when I wear my new YG Sub 116618 LN everybody notices it and after a while thats quite annoying...

The Rolex straps I have for my YG 116518 Daytona are pretty tough. I don't usually wear the watch during the hottest part of the day during the extremely hot and humid summer days in Japan, and I don't swim while wearing them, but honestly, the straps are of very good quality.

The strap is very comfortable, very light, and enhances the look of the watch case and dial (IMO). Of course, I also own a YG Daytona with bracelet, so I have the option of which one to wear on a given occasion. If I had to choose between the two, I'd keep the bracelet model not only because it is worth more, but because I prefer it.

The WG on bracelet is a beautiful watch. I just prefer YG. I just think gold should look like gold (i.e., yellow); that's my preference (though there is a WG Patek I'd really like to own and one WG Daytona I'd go for). I would note also that I don't buy the idea WG is necessarily less noticeable. Not long ago, I was sitting in the RSC in Tokyo, and a guy who was also waiting was wearing a WG Daytona (black dial) on a black strap. IMO, his WG watch was much more of an attention getter than my YG strap version. I literally couldn't take my eyes off his watch. Had I had the money, I would have made an impulse buy later in the day to get the same model. I always tell people my SS Daytona sometimes seems to be my "blingiest" watch (and I own three YG watches) because it shines so much in bright light, and WG shines even more. To me, if you combine the SS-like white metal look of WG with the natural glow of gold, you've got a portable lighthouse on your arm.

Of all the WG sport watches I've seen, I like oztimelord's model the best. It's got the classic look of the Daytona and the black, red, and WG combination is hard to beat.

The great thing, however, is that you can't go wrong with any of the Daytona line. Sometimes it seems whichever Daytona is on my arm at the moment is the absolute best one!

Of course, I like my 166528 best of all!

pepemaui · 7 February 2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

My dream watch for today is a WG Daytona on a leather strap (the exact one pictured). I tried it on (without the diamonds...) and it just felt sooo good.

OH Yeah!! Come to papa!!

Yume-sama · 7 February 2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pepemaui

OH Yeah!! Come to papa!!

I've moved to the negotiating a price phase with my AD on this one. It is so dreamy

pepemaui · 7 February 2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

I've moved to the negotiating a price phase with my AD on this one. It is so dreamy

you R the man!!!

Yume-sama · 7 February 2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pepemaui

you R the man!!!

$129750 CAD

pepemaui · 7 February 2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

$129750 CAD

pm'd to keep on the down low!!

cousie · 8 February 2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by oztimelord

Get the WG with bracelet. This is the only all gold sports watch that actually gets away with it in IMHO.

You can always get a leather strap or rubber later.

thank you all for the great response.
this is the one I want to order

PalmSpringsCaVault · 28 March 2009, 09:12 AM

Hello i have a newbie question, I am fimilar with metal bracelets and have never had a hooded version (ie leather strap rolex) Is that metal end link removable? Is there an aftermarket conversation endlink from solid metal brace to one removable endlink to leather strap? Thanks in advance, I have a mans president with full gold brace i would like to go leather strap but i dont like the look of the straight spring bar/ gap that shows up. any help is apperciated and thank you

RD.

oztimelord · 28 March 2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cousie

thank you all for the great response.
this is the one I want to order

Great choice I love mine

K-R · 28 March 2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

$129750 CAD

OUCH!!! More expensive than regular BMW or Mercy car ...

Yume-sama · 28 March 2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by K-R

OUCH!!! More expensive than regular BMW or Mercy car ...

I decided not to go for it. The bracelet not being flexible was the deal breaker (can't change to metal once you purchase leather, etc.)

But I did choose SOMETHING else. Wait and see.

7 February 2009, 12:44 AM	#1
cousie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Frédéric Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Skydweller Posts: 126	WG Daytona leather strap or all gold I've been looking for a next watch and came along these two options. Which one would you choose and why? How is the quality of the leather strap? I've tried on the everose and Yellow gold on but my gf thinks the wg is the best looking and isn't an eyecatcher like those other Daytonas what is a positive thing imo :) because when I wear my new YG Sub 116618 LN everybody notices it and after a while thats quite annoying...

7 February 2009, 12:51 AM	#2
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	Very good point about the yellow gold. For understated elegance, you can't beat WG and I think personally think the bracelet would be better for your purposes. I would choose the leather strap if you were only using it for a formal watch. If you wanted both formal and sport wear, the metal bracelet gives you more options. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

7 February 2009, 12:53 AM	#3
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,941	I think most prefer with a bracelet, but I find the strap brings out the dial even more, and I like the lighter weight of the watch. Either way, you have a classic. __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

7 February 2009, 02:17 AM	#8
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Pics of Panerai, tang buckle; Rolex 1803 DayDate, tang buckle; both have impressive wear on the strap. Daytona, deployment buckle; little wear. Attached Images

7 February 2009, 06:00 AM	#13
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	Not sure if this will help you. I bought mine on strap because lets face it, the bracelet was a huge $$ amount more. I am worried about wear on the gold. I like the leather strap, it is very comfortable. I have some aftermarket straps that I use to vary the color and prevent excess wear on the stock strap. I would say that the original strap is very high quality, but of course it will show wear. My intention is to buy a new SS bracelet someday if/when they have the new clasp like on my DeepSea. Here's the pic! __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

7 February 2009, 01:25 AM	#4
cousie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Frédéric Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Skydweller Posts: 126	how about the quality of the leather strap?

7 February 2009, 01:42 AM	#5
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I think it all comes to what YOU like. Try them on and see how do you like them. IMHO, I like the strap version; it can be both sporty and elegant and stands out. Also, the WG is subtle, and does not 'scream' gold. But once again, we all have different tastes, so trying them will give you the answer. Either way, it is a fantastic watch.

7 February 2009, 02:16 AM	#7
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Leather is very comfortable and, with the Daytona clasp, wear is minimal. I have other leather strap watches with the traditional 'tang' buckle and wear on the strap is nasty. The AD got me an extra strap, so I have a spare (which makes me, a WIS, very happy!)

7 February 2009, 04:53 AM	#9
cousie "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Frédéric Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Skydweller Posts: 126	thank you for your pics. And can you order the gold strap afterwards or is that impossible or way to expensive? because maybe I want to change bracelets from time to time :)

7 February 2009, 04:56 AM	#10
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	My dream watch for today is a WG Daytona on a leather strap (the exact one pictured). I tried it on (without the diamonds...) and it just felt sooo good.

7 February 2009, 06:37 AM	#15
TonyD 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Boston North Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 1,471	I wouldn't buy a gold bracelet. Don't get me wrong, it looks great, but it looks like the SS bracelet, but a softer material. The only reason I got the WG Daytona was because its the only way the Meteorite dial is made. I'd like to try mine on a stainless bracelet. __________________ Pepsi GMT/SD43/DSSD Blue/ DJ41 TT Rose Diamond Dial/ Daytona Meteorite/ SS Sky Dweller White Dial/ IWC Bronze Big Pilot/ Aquanautic Super King / Omega Ploprof 1200 / Graham Scarab Diver

7 February 2009, 07:32 AM	#16
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	The tactile pleasure element read heft of the full gold daytona really!! makes it worth the extra IMO steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

7 February 2009, 10:10 AM	#18
oztimelord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rene Location: Australia Watch: PN 6241 Daytona Posts: 466	Get the WG with bracelet. This is the only all gold sports watch that actually gets away with it in IMHO. You can always get a leather strap or rubber later. __________________ Regards Rene PN 6241, 6239, 6263, 16520, 116509, 116520

28 March 2009, 09:12 AM	#26
PalmSpringsCaVault Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: palm springs CA Watch: Plat.118296DayDate Posts: 192	Hello i have a newbie question, I am fimilar with metal bracelets and have never had a hooded version (ie leather strap rolex) Is that metal end link removable? Is there an aftermarket conversation endlink from solid metal brace to one removable endlink to leather strap? Thanks in advance, I have a mans president with full gold brace i would like to go leather strap but i dont like the look of the straight spring bar/ gap that shows up. any help is apperciated and thank you RD.

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