Thoughts/Advice appreciated...

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by Boothy84

Shocked to hear 99% of replies are against this, I thought the Daytona was THE watch to have

I get the BLNR is also a hot watch but I’ve always put the Daytona in a different league - maybe I’m wrong!

People like a Daytona, but (I can’t speak for everyone) I view the gmt as perhaps the most versatile watch in the entire Rolex collection. In fact if I had to have only one Rolex, it would be the gmt.

Now with that said, I have the Daytona but it would definitely not be the only watch in my stable. In fact, if I did not have my sub, there is no way I would have the Daytona. I need the date, and ability to measure elapsed time. The legibility of the sub is also great. The Daytona is really only a special occasion watch and have even tossed around the idea of trading it temporarily for my brothers BLNR lol!

[Ravager135]

My opinion only... The BLNR is THE first GMT-Master II to have a bicolor ceramic bezel. It remains the only GMT-Master II in stainless steel that has the bi-color bezel that comes/came on an Oyster bracelet (for the time being). It is a more unique and special model in the Rolex history books than the particular Daytona you are eyeing. I personally do not like the pre-ceramic Daytonas. They are less legible and wear smaller than the ceramic models.

Right now you have the best of what Rolex has to offer. A classic Datejust and a highly sought after (and now unique) GMT-Master II. I'd stick with what you have.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by beshannon

I find the GMT complication more useful.

Ditto this, and the Daytona in general is one of the least readable dials IMO

[nicon]

Sell the DJ if you don't like it and keep BLNR. Daytona is most overhyped watch with no real history behind, it's known most for being worn by some celebrity. Rolex has great diver, GMT and general purpose DJ watches. You want chronograph with story and character in reasonable price then get Omega Speedy. Daytona is not worth grey market prices, and IMO not even sticker price.

[Collector2019]

stick to what you have.

[maxymax]

Originally Posted by nicon

Sell the DJ if you don't like it and keep BLNR. Daytona is most overhyped watch with no real history behind, it's known most for being worn by some celebrity. Rolex has great diver, GMT and general purpose DJ watches. You want chronograph with story and character in reasonable price then get Omega Speedy. Daytona is not worth grey market prices, and IMO not even sticker price.

This, my friend, this!

[Sublovin]

My advice is you start wearing your datejust more often. It is an absolute classic, and you are missing out on one of the great watches. Who cares about desirability and value, wear what you like!

[Captain Lee]

I'll echo what's been said by the others. No way, but I love the GMT (have a couple) and am not a big fan of the Daytona. I would consider it more if it were a ceramic model but being all SS, I would pass. I also agree, the BLNR on oyster is a much more special model than the Daytona you're referring to.

[Boothy84]

Well it seems as though you guys have bought me back down to planet earth, I'm definitely going to reconsider.

It's quite silly that were talking almost PM prices for a steel Daytona, I think I'm going to calm down slightly, take a breath and see what my options are

[BobDyl]

Originally Posted by Boothy84

Well it seems as though you guys have bought me back down to planet earth, I'm definitely going to reconsider.

It's quite silly that were talking almost PM prices for a steel Daytona, I think I'm going to calm down slightly, take a breath and see what my options are

The hardest thing to do in this hobby is ... to do nothing. I think you have a good plan there.

[RHIII]

If you really want a Daytona, then sure.


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