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highroller · 12 August 2008, 09:06 AM

I am going to go to my AD this weekend to try on some watches

For my next I am looking at these 2 stunners,but have never tried on either.

Wich of the 2 would hold there value best? What is about the price difference?

And by the way the Daytona is TT with white dial.......

scottschoe · 12 August 2008, 09:25 AM

Not going to touch the prices, but I'd pick the TT Daytona - ask for a decent discount.

Brcmpbl · 12 August 2008, 09:33 AM

I'd go with the YM personally, but just because in my humble opinion TT gets a little gaudy looking sometimes.

veilstylez · 12 August 2008, 09:37 AM

TT daytona are around 13k and the YM is $9175. You should be able to get a discount on both watches. But still the TT Daytona will cost you more. Im not a TT kind of guy so I'd get the YM. Now if both watches were TT I'd get the Daytona.

BigHat · 12 August 2008, 09:44 AM

Not to mention very different watches. Need / want a date? Need / want the chrono function?

SSD · 12 August 2008, 09:53 AM

Gotta go with how I know JJ will- short of a meteorite dial or Bluesy, the platinum YM dial clenches it for me, even over a TT Daytona. That one really catches sunlight!

highroller · 12 August 2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Not to mention very different watches. Need / want a date? Need / want the chrono function?

The date function. Daytona just looks so cool

I know I can only make up my own mind. I guess I will have to try them on and see

daytona1 · 12 August 2008, 11:10 AM

Daytona although the lack of the date does piss me off sometimes.

SLS · 12 August 2008, 11:22 AM

I would look to some of the trusted sellers of preowned watches, you will save a ton on LNIB vs BNIB, almost to the point of getting both for the MSRP of the TT Daytona.

~Scott

Chozn1 · 12 August 2008, 11:32 AM

There's a TT Daytona in the for sale section right now that would be good as new if you sent it to RSC for a good buffing. To each his own, but that would be a few grand in your pocket.

sparkyg · 12 August 2008, 12:55 PM

I was at my AD on the weekend and saw the platty YM. Great look and beautiful dial.

I am still mulling over my first rollie but the YM is beautiful.

East Bay Rider · 12 August 2008, 01:09 PM

TT Daytona. It's just beautiful.
Every time someone posts a picture up my heart skips a beat. I know it's supposed to be all about the SS Daytona but the fact is I love the TT just as much.

Timber Loftis · 12 August 2008, 01:14 PM

I'm NOT a fan of YM's generally, but the Platty ones are a huge exception, gorgeous watch.

nch209 · 12 August 2008, 02:50 PM

Must be somthing in the water in NOVA my friend! I have been obsessing about a platty YM myself!!!!!!!!!

Dubai · 12 August 2008, 03:02 PM

YM All the way

Z-Sub · 12 August 2008, 03:09 PM

My vote is Daytona first and then YM if you don't care about the date function.
both feel solid otherwise.

Hoppyjr · 12 August 2008, 03:26 PM

Hello,

New guy here..........

I actually faced that very same decision very recently! I was all set to go with the platinum YM - what a beautiful watch it is - when I came across a photo on TZ of a 116523 TT Daytona with the slate dial. I am normally NOT a yellow-gold guy (everything else I own is platinum or SS) but I was completely blown away by the beauty of the TT Daytona. In fact, two weekends ago I ran down to the local AD and they only had a white dial TT Daytona, but it too was fantastic in person. I went home and sealed the deal for the used TT slate Daytona from the guy on TZ and I received it last Friday. I must say, even though I don't care for yellow gold, this is the most beautiful watch I have ever owned (and I have had several Rolex and Panerai models).

I do believe that the Daytona was the best choice for me. BTW, mine is a late Y-series and I was able to purchase it from the original owner, in excellent condition.

Good luck with your decision!

Hoppy

shoppy · 12 August 2008, 05:37 PM

TT daytona :-)

swatty · 12 August 2008, 07:10 PM

looking at your avatar and name I think the Daytona is for you

highroller · 12 August 2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

looking at your avatar and name I think the Daytona is for you

TRue...True

So I might be going preloved then.

swatty · 12 August 2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highroller

TRue...True

So I might be going preloved then.

tphan · 12 August 2008, 10:51 PM

Daytona for me.

Platty YM with Daytona bracelet/clasp...now we talking.

dopeymuppet · 12 August 2008, 11:47 PM

I'll be frank! Having owned a TT Daytona for about 6 months (the one in my avatar) I have finally decided I don't like it. It is stunning, but it sits on the fence in that it's not a durable tool watch like my sub and it's not a dress watch either. I bought a WG Daytona this morning and it feels so much better on my wrist as it's not a mix.

I'd either get an SS Daytona or the Platty. I'd stay away from the TT's to be honest. Either keep it SS and simple or 18kt and dressy. The two don't mix IMO.

JJ Irani · 13 August 2008, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highroller

I am going to go to my AD this weekend to try on some watches

For my next I am looking at these 2 stunners,but have never tried on either.

Wich of the 2 would hold there value best? What is about the price difference?

And by the way the Daytona is TT with white dial.......

Tough choice. However, if you're not worried about the no-date feature and that damned stationary chrono hand, go with the Daytona.

For everything else, there's the stunning Platty!!

Good luck - JJ

toph · 13 August 2008, 03:53 AM

i would go for the TT daytona too- its a beauty

Spare201 · 13 August 2008, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highroller

I am going to go to my AD this weekend to try on some watches

For my next I am looking at these 2 stunners,but have never tried on either.

Wich of the 2 would hold there value best? What is about the price difference?

And by the way the Daytona is TT with white dial.......

You could get a better deal on the TT daytona. Why buy a Rolex to hold it's value; neither watch is an "investment"? Buy and wear what you like.

HDHNTER · 13 August 2008, 05:16 AM

I don't dislike TT Daytona's but I'm not a huge fan either. Same goes for the YM, doesn't do much for me but between the two I'd likely lean towards the YM.

mailman · 13 August 2008, 05:17 AM

YM

kcmo · 13 August 2008, 05:35 AM

I'm not mad about TT Daytonas so I'd say YM...

sini1717 · 13 August 2008, 06:51 AM

Try them both on! and i bet u come home with the tt datona

12 August 2008, 09:06 AM	#1
highroller Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bobby Location: Manassas Virginia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 305	TT Daytona or platty yacht master I am going to go to my AD this weekend to try on some watches For my next I am looking at these 2 stunners,but have never tried on either. Wich of the 2 would hold there value best? What is about the price difference? And by the way the Daytona is TT with white dial.......

12 August 2008, 09:25 AM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Not going to touch the prices, but I'd pick the TT Daytona - ask for a decent discount. __________________ __________________

12 August 2008, 09:53 AM	#6
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Gotta go with how I know JJ will- short of a meteorite dial or Bluesy, the platinum YM dial clenches it for me, even over a TT Daytona. That one really catches sunlight! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

12 August 2008, 11:32 AM	#10
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	There's a TT Daytona in the for sale section right now that would be good as new if you sent it to RSC for a good buffing. To each his own, but that would be a few grand in your pocket. __________________ Current Models... (K)Bluesy (M) TT DJ In search of DayDate Prior models... Just about everything.

12 August 2008, 01:09 PM	#12
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	TT Daytona. It's just beautiful. Every time someone posts a picture up my heart skips a beat. I know it's supposed to be all about the SS Daytona but the fact is I love the TT just as much. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

12 August 2008, 09:33 AM	#3
Brcmpbl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 164	I'd go with the YM personally, but just because in my humble opinion TT gets a little gaudy looking sometimes.

12 August 2008, 09:37 AM	#4
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	TT daytona are around 13k and the YM is $9175. You should be able to get a discount on both watches. But still the TT Daytona will cost you more. Im not a TT kind of guy so I'd get the YM. Now if both watches were TT I'd get the Daytona.

12 August 2008, 09:44 AM	#5
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Not to mention very different watches. Need / want a date? Need / want the chrono function?

12 August 2008, 11:10 AM	#8
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	Daytona although the lack of the date does piss me off sometimes.

12 August 2008, 11:22 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I would look to some of the trusted sellers of preowned watches, you will save a ton on LNIB vs BNIB, almost to the point of getting both for the MSRP of the TT Daytona. ~Scott

12 August 2008, 12:55 PM	#11
sparkyg Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 22	I was at my AD on the weekend and saw the platty YM. Great look and beautiful dial. I am still mulling over my first rollie but the YM is beautiful.

12 August 2008, 01:14 PM	#13
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I'm NOT a fan of YM's generally, but the Platty ones are a huge exception, gorgeous watch.

12 August 2008, 02:50 PM	#14
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Must be somthing in the water in NOVA my friend! I have been obsessing about a platty YM myself!!!!!!!!! __________________ nch209

12 August 2008, 03:02 PM	#15
Dubai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UAE Posts: 232	YM All the way __________________ Milgauss GV V-Serial SS Daytona Black-Dial M-Serial

12 August 2008, 03:09 PM	#16
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	My vote is Daytona first and then YM if you don't care about the date function. both feel solid otherwise. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

12 August 2008, 03:26 PM	#17
Hoppyjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 441	Hello, New guy here.......... I actually faced that very same decision very recently! I was all set to go with the platinum YM - what a beautiful watch it is - when I came across a photo on TZ of a 116523 TT Daytona with the slate dial. I am normally NOT a yellow-gold guy (everything else I own is platinum or SS) but I was completely blown away by the beauty of the TT Daytona. In fact, two weekends ago I ran down to the local AD and they only had a white dial TT Daytona, but it too was fantastic in person. I went home and sealed the deal for the used TT slate Daytona from the guy on TZ and I received it last Friday. I must say, even though I don't care for yellow gold, this is the most beautiful watch I have ever owned (and I have had several Rolex and Panerai models). I do believe that the Daytona was the best choice for me. BTW, mine is a late Y-series and I was able to purchase it from the original owner, in excellent condition. Good luck with your decision! Hoppy

12 August 2008, 05:37 PM	#18
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	TT daytona :-) __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

12 August 2008, 07:10 PM	#19
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	looking at your avatar and name I think the Daytona is for you

12 August 2008, 10:51 PM	#22
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	Daytona for me. Platty YM with Daytona bracelet/clasp...now we talking.

12 August 2008, 11:47 PM	#23
dopeymuppet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: UK Posts: 184	I'll be frank! Having owned a TT Daytona for about 6 months (the one in my avatar) I have finally decided I don't like it. It is stunning, but it sits on the fence in that it's not a durable tool watch like my sub and it's not a dress watch either. I bought a WG Daytona this morning and it feels so much better on my wrist as it's not a mix. I'd either get an SS Daytona or the Platty. I'd stay away from the TT's to be honest. Either keep it SS and simple or 18kt and dressy. The two don't mix IMO.

13 August 2008, 03:53 AM	#25
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i would go for the TT daytona too- its a beauty __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

13 August 2008, 05:16 AM	#27
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I don't dislike TT Daytona's but I'm not a huge fan either. Same goes for the YM, doesn't do much for me but between the two I'd likely lean towards the YM. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

13 August 2008, 05:17 AM	#28
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	YM __________________ JJ

13 August 2008, 05:35 AM	#29
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm not mad about TT Daytonas so I'd say YM...

13 August 2008, 06:51 AM	#30
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	Try them both on! and i bet u come home with the tt datona

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