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ldmarcht · 30 January 2008, 08:33 AM

I've got a business trip to the UAE coming up. There are going to be some high profile meetings involved. So I can't decide if I should wear my Pepsi Bezel GMT II or my Daytona...

Any thoughts!

thanks

LM

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 January 2008, 08:34 AM

Pepsi, for sure!

Have a nice trip!

Texsubmariner · 30 January 2008, 08:35 AM

Pepsi is my vote.

Welshwatchman · 30 January 2008, 08:47 AM

If you're selling, wear the Pepsi.

If you're buying, wear the Daytona.

If you are just meeting with peers then take them both and have an impromptu GTG.

BuffaloRolex · 30 January 2008, 08:51 AM

Pepsi...

ldmarcht · 30 January 2008, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the responses, I'm leaning towards the Pepsi. I'll be meeting some folks that know the differences BUT personally I'd like to have the 24 hour hand keeping track of time back home in the states....the GMT is just so PERFECT for travel!

thanks

LM

abc123456 · 30 January 2008, 08:55 AM

daytona for sure

JostheBoss · 30 January 2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

If you're selling, wear the Pepsi.

If you're buying, wear the Daytona.

If you are just meeting with peers then take them both and have an impromptu GTG.

X2!!

Good luck!

frostie · 30 January 2008, 09:29 AM

Daytona

ldmarcht · 30 January 2008, 09:37 AM

so you think the Daytona would be more impressive? I can't decide if the GMT would get more respect because it is such a specific watch to the task....

frostie · 30 January 2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldmarcht

so you think the Daytona would be more impressive? I can't decide if the GMT would get more respect because it is such a specific watch to the task....

The daytona always amazes people cause it's rare

904L_addict · 30 January 2008, 09:52 AM

GMT of course!

MasterChief · 30 January 2008, 09:53 AM

I vote for the Pepsi!

ratmotortom · 30 January 2008, 09:54 AM

Daytona is a good conversation starter if you are around " watch people". I'd take the Daytona. JMO certainly not gospel. Both watches would be super.

BLSampson · 30 January 2008, 10:33 AM

Pepsi

frostie · 30 January 2008, 10:35 AM

From a functionality point of view GMT is the winner.

From a business point of view Daytona is the winner.

gan1hck · 30 January 2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldmarcht

I've got a business trip to the UAE coming up. There are going to be some high profile meetings involved. So I can't decide if I should wear my Pepsi Bezel GMT II or my Daytona...

Any thoughts!

thanks

LM

Just came back from a little vacation to Tucson last week....Having had to just deal with the time change stuff....

I would vote GMT....just to show the folks around you that you pick your tools based on the job.

btw...some really nice restaurants you have there in Tucson...

Dan Pierce · 30 January 2008, 10:45 AM

Have pepsi, will travel.

dP

mestreaudi · 30 January 2008, 10:53 AM

Take both!!!

Perdu · 30 January 2008, 12:02 PM

The GMT of course. It's what it's for. If you want to time units per hour, or speed between two points and the like take the Daytona.

bwalkerVintage · 30 January 2008, 12:16 PM

I'd say the GMT as well - thats what it is for. WHen I travel I always appeciate having my GMT.

Just make sure you have it set correctly or you will look like an ass!

mailman · 30 January 2008, 12:20 PM

Pepsi. That's what it's for

GoldenBear · 30 January 2008, 12:20 PM

Pepsi...show your Arizona Wildcat colors...Besides, everyone over there will have Solid Gold DD's...

Zilla99 · 30 January 2008, 01:33 PM

daytona!

Jedi · 30 January 2008, 02:09 PM

One should consider cultural sensitivities.

Like GB has said, everyone will have gold or tt pieces, well, nearly everyone. Humility is also highly regarded over there, especially in outsiders. If you know the dudes well enough, then by all means, flash the Daytona.

As much as I would like to wear the Daytona to meetings etc, I reserve it for weekend wear or out to an event. The GMT II is designed for use as a travelling watch and that's what I would wear if I were you.

JBat · 30 January 2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldmarcht

I've got a business trip to the UAE coming up. There are going to be some high profile meetings involved. So I can't decide if I should wear my Pepsi Bezel GMT II or my Daytona...

Any thoughts!

thanks

LM

GMT all the way any time you're crossing time zones!

Thani · 30 January 2008, 02:51 PM

Daytona

and enjoy our wonderful country while you are here !

Leighton · 30 January 2008, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thani

Daytona

and enjoy our wonderful country while you are here !

Hard to argue with that even though I would go with the GMT because it was built for time travel!

Jedi · 30 January 2008, 05:26 PM

Well, with Thani's suggestion... when in Rome as they say, or UAE in this case.

Always good to listen to the native!

Daytona all the way baby!!

BiG JeEzY · 30 January 2008, 05:36 PM

Take the Pepsi since you're traveling. This is where the GMT's functionality comes into play. You can set the timezones for both the UAE and back home.

Enjoy your trip!

30 January 2008, 08:33 AM	#1
ldmarcht Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 150	Which watch to wear on a long trip to UAE I've got a business trip to the UAE coming up. There are going to be some high profile meetings involved. So I can't decide if I should wear my Pepsi Bezel GMT II or my Daytona... Any thoughts! thanks LM

30 January 2008, 08:34 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Pepsi, for sure! Have a nice trip! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

30 January 2008, 08:35 AM	#3
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Pepsi is my vote. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

30 January 2008, 08:47 AM	#4
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	If you're selling, wear the Pepsi. If you're buying, wear the Daytona. If you are just meeting with peers then take them both and have an impromptu GTG. __________________ ..33

30 January 2008, 09:29 AM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Daytona __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

30 January 2008, 08:51 AM	#5
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Pepsi...

30 January 2008, 08:54 AM	#6
ldmarcht Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 150	Thanks for the responses, I'm leaning towards the Pepsi. I'll be meeting some folks that know the differences BUT personally I'd like to have the 24 hour hand keeping track of time back home in the states....the GMT is just so PERFECT for travel! thanks LM

30 January 2008, 08:55 AM	#7
abc123456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: PHILIPPINES Posts: 3	daytona for sure

30 January 2008, 09:37 AM	#10
ldmarcht Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 150	so you think the Daytona would be more impressive? I can't decide if the GMT would get more respect because it is such a specific watch to the task....

30 January 2008, 09:52 AM	#12
904L_addict Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: the OC Watch: SS GMT II-C, SD Posts: 186	GMT of course!

30 January 2008, 09:53 AM	#13
MasterChief "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: Jonesville N.Y. Watch: Seiko Kinetic Posts: 55	I vote for the Pepsi!

30 January 2008, 09:54 AM	#14
ratmotortom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Ohio Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 447	Daytona is a good conversation starter if you are around " watch people". I'd take the Daytona. JMO certainly not gospel. Both watches would be super.

30 January 2008, 10:33 AM	#15
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Pepsi __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

30 January 2008, 10:35 AM	#16
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	From a functionality point of view GMT is the winner. From a business point of view Daytona is the winner. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

30 January 2008, 10:45 AM	#18
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,216	Have pepsi, will travel. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

30 January 2008, 10:53 AM	#19
mestreaudi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Rafael Location: Brazil Posts: 65	Take both!!! __________________

30 January 2008, 12:02 PM	#20
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	The GMT of course. It's what it's for. If you want to time units per hour, or speed between two points and the like take the Daytona. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

30 January 2008, 12:16 PM	#21
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	I'd say the GMT as well - thats what it is for. WHen I travel I always appeciate having my GMT. Just make sure you have it set correctly or you will look like an ass!

30 January 2008, 12:20 PM	#22
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Pepsi. That's what it's for __________________ JJ

30 January 2008, 12:20 PM	#23
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Pepsi...show your Arizona Wildcat colors...Besides, everyone over there will have Solid Gold DD's... __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

30 January 2008, 01:33 PM	#24
Zilla99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: LD Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 381	daytona!

30 January 2008, 02:09 PM	#25
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	One should consider cultural sensitivities. Like GB has said, everyone will have gold or tt pieces, well, nearly everyone. Humility is also highly regarded over there, especially in outsiders. If you know the dudes well enough, then by all means, flash the Daytona. As much as I would like to wear the Daytona to meetings etc, I reserve it for weekend wear or out to an event. The GMT II is designed for use as a travelling watch and that's what I would wear if I were you. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

30 January 2008, 02:51 PM	#27
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	Daytona and enjoy our wonderful country while you are here !

30 January 2008, 05:26 PM	#29
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Well, with Thani's suggestion... when in Rome as they say, or UAE in this case. Always good to listen to the native! Daytona all the way baby!! __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

30 January 2008, 05:36 PM	#30
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Take the Pepsi since you're traveling. This is where the GMT's functionality comes into play. You can set the timezones for both the UAE and back home. Enjoy your trip! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

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