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carnut335 · 13 March 2016, 02:12 AM

I already have a decent Sea, Air, Land collection (Black Bay, GMT, 79170 Big Block), but I have an itch to get a new watch, and I need to scratch it. My intent was to upgrade either the Black Bay or the Big Block to either a Sub C or a SS Daytona.

The Black Bay (Red) is a great watch, and is essentially my weekend beater. Upgrading to a Submariner would be simple enough, and I'm certain it would get a lot of wrist time (It would go on a NATO, and essentially stay there).

I'm really torn on the Daytona v. Big Block. I absolutely love the Big Block, but I rarely wear it because I don't want to beat the hell out of it (it's in fantastic condition), and it sits a little to high to fit under dress shirts. The Daytona would be much sleeker, and would compete day to day with my GMT BLNR for wrist time.

The obvious answer is to get both, but if it's just one, which is the one to get? I'm truly torn...

sickened1 · 13 March 2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by carnut335

The obvious answer is to get both, but if it's just one, which is the one to get?

If I have to choose between a Daytona & a Sub, Daytona would always win.

Spoonage · 13 March 2016, 02:21 AM

I would go with a Daytona. I love my SubC on NATO, but my BBN gets more wrist time right now... And I'm looking to add a Daytona to my collection so that's my opinion. Plus you said the gib block doesn't fit under cuffs for you.

ppalasthira · 13 March 2016, 02:25 AM

Daytona. But I'm biased cuz it's my grail.

brettpaul · 13 March 2016, 02:30 AM

I'd say Daytona, but wait until after the new models come out at Basel next week.....I strongly suspect a new Daytona (prob a PM, BUT maybe a SS)....

FTX I · 13 March 2016, 02:32 AM

Sub

Seaswirl · 13 March 2016, 02:33 AM

You already have a BLNR and BB so I'd vote Daytona.

CRM114 · 13 March 2016, 02:36 AM

Daytona 10 times out of 10.

japenney · 13 March 2016, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by brettpaul

I'd say Daytona, but wait until after the new models come out at Basel next week.....I strongly suspect a new Daytona (prob a PM, BUT maybe a SS)....

I will eat my hat if they release a SS Daytona next week. Will be solid gold. 2018 for SS Daytona ceramic earliest IMO.

red1108nyc · 13 March 2016, 02:38 AM

I think it is just a matter of time before you get both...

Boaters · 13 March 2016, 02:52 AM

Sub-C gets my vote

AK797 · 13 March 2016, 02:53 AM

I'd go for the Subc, wait for a ceramic Daytona, should be any second now...

DJTOSUB · 13 March 2016, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnut335

I absolutely love the Big Block, but I rarely wear it because I don't want to beat the hell out of it (it's in fantastic condition),

Wouldn't you have the same concern with the Daytona?

sco · 13 March 2016, 03:05 AM

I'd go for the sub.

carnut335 · 13 March 2016, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJTOSUB

Wouldn't you have the same concern with the Daytona?

Not really. They are still making the Daytona, but they aren't making any more Big Blocks, so I feel a little guilty every time I bump it in to something...

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tkerrmd · 13 March 2016, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sickened1

If I have to choose between a Daytona & a Sub, Daytona would always win.

Agree!

dddl · 13 March 2016, 03:54 AM

Deffinatly the Daytona. . .

luvsub · 13 March 2016, 03:55 AM

Daytona first, then sub

cowie89 · 13 March 2016, 04:01 AM

Daytona!

Ed99 · 13 March 2016, 04:34 AM

I vote Sub because I kike the face and ceramic bezel over Daytona.

Snow-Dweller · 13 March 2016, 04:53 AM

I vote Sub because I never got on with my Daytona.

fskywalker · 13 March 2016, 04:55 AM

Another vote for the Daytona here!

minute_man · 13 March 2016, 05:00 AM

Sub.

The only thing that's kept me so far from having a Daytona is the lack of date so I'd hold on to the Big Block.

Joearch · 13 March 2016, 05:09 AM

Hard to beat but at least $3k more than a sub.

My Daytona gets more wrist time than my Sub. But don't get it if your not going to wear it.

sea-dweller · 13 March 2016, 05:38 AM

Daytona!

gwalker · 13 March 2016, 05:42 AM

Sub. Gotta have a date.

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superstarmar · 13 March 2016, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd go for the Subc, wait for a ceramic Daytona, should be any second now...

This!

carnut335 · 13 March 2016, 12:12 PM

I got tired of waiting for the new Daytona...

So... I guess I have a Big Block 79170 on the market... :)

Could not be happier!

CRM114 · 13 March 2016, 12:38 PM

Excellent! Looks beautiful

Hairdude1 · 13 March 2016, 12:44 PM

Daytona

13 March 2016, 02:12 AM	#1
carnut335 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: GMTII-BLNR Posts: 144	Upgrading the Collection - Daytona or Sub? I already have a decent Sea, Air, Land collection (Black Bay, GMT, 79170 Big Block), but I have an itch to get a new watch, and I need to scratch it. My intent was to upgrade either the Black Bay or the Big Block to either a Sub C or a SS Daytona. The Black Bay (Red) is a great watch, and is essentially my weekend beater. Upgrading to a Submariner would be simple enough, and I'm certain it would get a lot of wrist time (It would go on a NATO, and essentially stay there). I'm really torn on the Daytona v. Big Block. I absolutely love the Big Block, but I rarely wear it because I don't want to beat the hell out of it (it's in fantastic condition), and it sits a little to high to fit under dress shirts. The Daytona would be much sleeker, and would compete day to day with my GMT BLNR for wrist time. The obvious answer is to get both, but if it's just one, which is the one to get? I'm truly torn... __________________ Rolex Daytona 166520 Black Rolex GMT Master II - BLNR Tudor Black Bay Tudor Big Block 79170 1965 Bulova Wrist Alarm (Grandfather's watch)

13 March 2016, 02:30 AM	#5
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I'd say Daytona, but wait until after the new models come out at Basel next week.....I strongly suspect a new Daytona (prob a PM, BUT maybe a SS).... __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

13 March 2016, 04:53 AM	#21
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I vote Sub because I never got on with my Daytona. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

13 March 2016, 04:55 AM	#22
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	Another vote for the Daytona here! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

13 March 2016, 05:38 AM	#25
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Daytona! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

13 March 2016, 02:21 AM	#3
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	I would go with a Daytona. I love my SubC on NATO, but my BBN gets more wrist time right now... And I'm looking to add a Daytona to my collection so that's my opinion. Plus you said the gib block doesn't fit under cuffs for you.

13 March 2016, 02:25 AM	#4
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Daytona. But I'm biased cuz it's my grail.

13 March 2016, 02:32 AM	#6
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Sub

13 March 2016, 02:33 AM	#7
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	You already have a BLNR and BB so I'd vote Daytona.

13 March 2016, 02:36 AM	#8
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	Daytona 10 times out of 10.

13 March 2016, 02:38 AM	#10
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	I think it is just a matter of time before you get both...

13 March 2016, 02:52 AM	#11
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Sub-C gets my vote

13 March 2016, 02:53 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'd go for the Subc, wait for a ceramic Daytona, should be any second now...

13 March 2016, 03:05 AM	#14
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I'd go for the sub.

13 March 2016, 03:54 AM	#17
dddl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Conshohocken Watch: What? Posts: 905	Deffinatly the Daytona. . .

13 March 2016, 03:55 AM	#18
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Daytona first, then sub

13 March 2016, 04:01 AM	#19
cowie89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Scotland, UK Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 199	Daytona!

13 March 2016, 04:34 AM	#20
Ed99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto MapleLeaf Watch: Submariner Posts: 235	I vote Sub because I kike the face and ceramic bezel over Daytona.

13 March 2016, 05:00 AM	#23
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	Sub. The only thing that's kept me so far from having a Daytona is the lack of date so I'd hold on to the Big Block.

13 March 2016, 05:09 AM	#24
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Hard to beat but at least $3k more than a sub. My Daytona gets more wrist time than my Sub. But don't get it if your not going to wear it.

13 March 2016, 05:42 AM	#26
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Sub. Gotta have a date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 March 2016, 12:12 PM	#28
carnut335 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: GMTII-BLNR Posts: 144	I got tired of waiting for the new Daytona... So... I guess I have a Big Block 79170 on the market... :) Could not be happier! __________________ Rolex Daytona 166520 Black Rolex GMT Master II - BLNR Tudor Black Bay Tudor Big Block 79170 1965 Bulova Wrist Alarm (Grandfather's watch)

13 March 2016, 12:38 PM	#29
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	Excellent! Looks beautiful

13 March 2016, 12:44 PM	#30
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Daytona __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

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