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116500LN · 9 June 2017, 08:20 AM

So this is purely a hypothetical scenario at the moment.

I've been obsessing over pics of the SS DaytonaC white dial and the Baselworld 2017 white gold DaytonaC because that's the only place most people will realistically be able to see them right now. I am loving the look of the WG's silver dial (particularly the filled-in subdials) and from all your posts about BW Introduction parties, I'm feeling the WG is the more special one.

So the question is:

How many of you would opt for the WG if it weren't that much more expensive than the SS?

Assuming in two years, Rolex still keeps tight control over the SS DaytonaC and is still floating around $16k net and the hype for the WG Daytona drops down in the future to around the same price as the current Everose DaytonaC on leather ($18k), would you get the WG instead? Yes, it's on a rubber strap but just look at that dial!!

AshAP · 9 June 2017, 08:31 AM

I'd defo stick with SS.

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HL65 · 9 June 2017, 08:34 AM

No way for me...They'd make a great pair though!

brandrea · 9 June 2017, 08:34 AM

SS for me. Now if the WG were on a bracelet it would be a thougher choice ....

TheRolexKingofLV · 9 June 2017, 08:35 AM

If I could have only one of the two...id keep the 116500 SS

Don't get me wrong, that WG is a stunner that's also on my list.

joli160 · 9 June 2017, 08:38 AM

The WG one is a real beauty

jb335 · 9 June 2017, 08:42 AM

SS

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AJMarcus · 9 June 2017, 08:51 AM

Go for it if that's what you want

watchwatcher · 9 June 2017, 08:52 AM

Thinking about doing that very thing...there's a few stars and planets that will need to line up, though.

youthagainsttt · 9 June 2017, 08:55 AM

Stick with as, you can certainly wear it in more situations

Ravager135 · 9 June 2017, 09:04 AM

I like the stainless steel. It's just too classic for this reference.

tkerrmd · 9 June 2017, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshAP

I'd defo stick with SS.

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This

rpl77 · 9 June 2017, 09:26 AM

I have the ss 116500 white dial and tried on the rose gold Daytona on an oyster bracelet the other day. While I like RG in photos, it didn't suit me IRL. Now the platona, whoa nelly--that's a different story

osamu · 9 June 2017, 09:29 AM

I recall a poll sort of recently which compared these two.

I voted for the WG, as I love a good rubber strap and don't find the missing bracelet to be a huge drawback.

FTX I · 9 June 2017, 09:43 AM

To me the ss Daytona is much more beautiful. Same is valid for pretty much every pm version of the ss model. IMHO of course.

116500LN · 9 June 2017, 09:54 AM

The only thing that has me levitating towards the WG is the dial. The filled-in subdials give it a more vintage look.

MCO1 · 9 June 2017, 09:57 AM

The white gold is beautiful but I would still have to go with the stainless version!

ejvette · 9 June 2017, 10:08 AM

If you change Daytona's then you need to change your TRF name also

TickTockChuck · 9 June 2017, 10:09 AM

The WG/Rubber DaytonaC is certainly a nice variation, but I would vote for the SS/White DaytonaC as it is pretty sharp and sporty looking and the SS braclet works better with the whole package. But let your own eyes & heart guide you as to what makes you happy, no right/wrong answers. Good luck & Cheers!

Glidelock · 9 June 2017, 10:14 AM

Ss

Mikegp · 9 June 2017, 10:14 AM

I'd keep the SS, but would be awesome if Rolex sold SS endlinks and the oysterflex strap

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sensui · 9 June 2017, 10:17 AM

I'd add.

mobster600 · 9 June 2017, 10:31 AM

That move is in a complete different direction. If a PM on a strap is where you want to go, check out the Patek 5980 or AP RO RG. Or get a Daytona on strap non ceramic they are way less then 18k right now

AK797 · 9 June 2017, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

SS for me. Now if the WG were on a bracelet it would be a thougher choice ....

I'm thinking the same, just not sure about the OF.

Siglo6 · 9 June 2017, 10:59 AM

To me the white dial SS is the nicer looking watch

And1dre · 9 June 2017, 11:15 AM

SS looks better. Not a fan of PM

wach16 · 9 June 2017, 11:33 AM

Keep the SS and get an everest or rubber b strap

kilyung · 9 June 2017, 12:08 PM

Heck yeah

JP Chestnut · 9 June 2017, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I'm thinking the same, just not sure about the OF.

I'd probably get a leather strap made to use the OF deployant. Daytona on leather

Chute · 9 June 2017, 12:29 PM

I'll concede that the WG looks better but the safe money is on the SS

9 June 2017, 08:20 AM	#1
116500LN Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: -Nan Posts: 365	Trading up from a DaytonaC to a WG DaytonaC... yay or nay? So this is purely a hypothetical scenario at the moment. I've been obsessing over pics of the SS DaytonaC white dial and the Baselworld 2017 white gold DaytonaC because that's the only place most people will realistically be able to see them right now. I am loving the look of the WG's silver dial (particularly the filled-in subdials) and from all your posts about BW Introduction parties, I'm feeling the WG is the more special one. So the question is: How many of you would opt for the WG if it weren't that much more expensive than the SS? Assuming in two years, Rolex still keeps tight control over the SS DaytonaC and is still floating around $16k net and the hype for the WG Daytona drops down in the future to around the same price as the current Everose DaytonaC on leather ($18k), would you get the WG instead? Yes, it's on a rubber strap but just look at that dial!!

9 June 2017, 08:34 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,005	No way for me...They'd make a great pair though! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 June 2017, 08:35 AM	#5
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	If I could have only one of the two...id keep the 116500 SS Don't get me wrong, that WG is a stunner that's also on my list. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

9 June 2017, 08:38 AM	#6
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	The WG one is a real beauty __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

9 June 2017, 10:08 AM	#18
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	If you change Daytona's then you need to change your TRF name also __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

9 June 2017, 08:31 AM	#2
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	I'd defo stick with SS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2017, 08:34 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	SS for me. Now if the WG were on a bracelet it would be a thougher choice ....

9 June 2017, 08:42 AM	#7
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	SS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 June 2017, 08:51 AM	#8
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Go for it if that's what you want

9 June 2017, 08:52 AM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Thinking about doing that very thing...there's a few stars and planets that will need to line up, though.

9 June 2017, 08:55 AM	#10
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,040	Stick with as, you can certainly wear it in more situations

9 June 2017, 09:04 AM	#11
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	I like the stainless steel. It's just too classic for this reference.

9 June 2017, 09:26 AM	#13
rpl77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: East Coast Watch: DaytonaC, 16710B Posts: 302	I have the ss 116500 white dial and tried on the rose gold Daytona on an oyster bracelet the other day. While I like RG in photos, it didn't suit me IRL. Now the platona, whoa nelly--that's a different story

9 June 2017, 09:29 AM	#14
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I recall a poll sort of recently which compared these two. I voted for the WG, as I love a good rubber strap and don't find the missing bracelet to be a huge drawback.

9 June 2017, 09:43 AM	#15
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	To me the ss Daytona is much more beautiful. Same is valid for pretty much every pm version of the ss model. IMHO of course.

9 June 2017, 09:54 AM	#16
116500LN Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: -Nan Posts: 365	The only thing that has me levitating towards the WG is the dial. The filled-in subdials give it a more vintage look.

9 June 2017, 09:57 AM	#17
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	The white gold is beautiful but I would still have to go with the stainless version!

9 June 2017, 10:09 AM	#19
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	The WG/Rubber DaytonaC is certainly a nice variation, but I would vote for the SS/White DaytonaC as it is pretty sharp and sporty looking and the SS braclet works better with the whole package. But let your own eyes & heart guide you as to what makes you happy, no right/wrong answers. Good luck & Cheers!

9 June 2017, 10:14 AM	#20
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Ss

9 June 2017, 10:14 AM	#21
Mikegp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Unites States Posts: 790	I'd keep the SS, but would be awesome if Rolex sold SS endlinks and the oysterflex strap Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

9 June 2017, 10:17 AM	#22
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	I'd add.

9 June 2017, 10:31 AM	#23
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	That move is in a complete different direction. If a PM on a strap is where you want to go, check out the Patek 5980 or AP RO RG. Or get a Daytona on strap non ceramic they are way less then 18k right now

9 June 2017, 10:59 AM	#25
Siglo6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: John Location: LI, NY Posts: 52	To me the white dial SS is the nicer looking watch

9 June 2017, 11:15 AM	#26
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	SS looks better. Not a fan of PM

9 June 2017, 11:33 AM	#27
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	Keep the SS and get an everest or rubber b strap __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

9 June 2017, 12:08 PM	#28
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Heck yeah

9 June 2017, 12:29 PM	#30
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	I'll concede that the WG looks better but the safe money is on the SS

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