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tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 12:09 AM

maybe it'll pass, but i've recently been recently coveting two different models in gold: RO 15450 YG, full bracelet in blue dial; daytona YG, full bracelet in either white or black dial.

been trying to expand into other manufacturers, but these two keep calling on me. until i'm able to land on a PP5711/12/26, these two will have to tide me over.

the drawer currently has the RO Jumbo blue dial, Explorer 1, and DD36 yellow gold full bracelet in silver dial.

already have two rolexes...and even though the daytona is iconic, hesitant to add a 3rd.
whilst the YG 15450 in blue dial is drop-dead gorgeous...the design is similar to the jumbo, possibly redundant.

1st world problems, would love to hear opinions/thoughts.

tyler1980 · 6 July 2017, 12:26 AM

any RO in either YG or RG wins vs a daytona every time IMO

Not redundant to the jumbo at all since the gold will give it an entirely different look. I would gladly have both with no issues.

tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 12:56 AM

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Not redundant to the jumbo at all since the gold will give it an entirely different look.

this is my current rationale as well.

bobernet · 6 July 2017, 01:03 AM

Easy solution. Flip your steel jumbo for gold!

tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bobernet

Easy solution. Flip your steel jumbo for gold!

tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 01:45 AM

these two bad boys...

tyler1980 · 6 July 2017, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bobernet

Easy solution. Flip your steel jumbo for gold!

tyler1980 · 6 July 2017, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

these two bad boys...

the daytona is a very nice piece that one is probably one of the best configurations on a bracelet they offer... but even in the two pics its pretty clear the RO is on an entirely different level

Yzord · 6 July 2017, 01:54 AM

Agreed with the Daytone YG although i have mine on a rubber strap for particular reasons

tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 02:01 AM

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Agreed with the Daytone YG although i have mine on a rubber strap for particular reasons

do u have any wrist shots of urs in full bracelet configuration? if i see ur avatar clearly, that's the dial/bezel version i've been eyeing.

tyler1980 · 6 July 2017, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

do u have any wrist shots of urs in full bracelet configuration? if i see ur avatar clearly, that's the dial/bezel version i've been eyeing.

its green, not that that is a bad thing, but it isn't black

Yzord · 6 July 2017, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

do u have any wrist shots of urs in full bracelet configuration? if i see ur avatar clearly, that's the dial/bezel version i've been eyeing.

sure

tyler1980 · 6 July 2017, 02:09 AM

[QUOTE=Yzord;7731237]sure

I get why you put on the rubber but that looks super nice on the bracelet. Its the best green dial gold rolex there is IMO.

Yzord · 6 July 2017, 02:11 AM

Yes, i have my reasons why it is on rubber right now. Main part is that i want to wear full YG on special occasions.

tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 02:20 AM

aah, it's the green dial...gotcha. still, the full YG looks amazing.

makes the decision difficult, also cuz i'm trying to stay away from too many complications. went down the chrono route before...really, i hardly ever used the chrono other than to keep the seconds hand running. which is is another reason to go the 15450 route.

but dammit if that daytona YG doesn't look great!

bobernet · 6 July 2017, 02:34 AM

In rose...

or yellow...

Gold jumbo is where it's at. :-)

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HL65 · 6 July 2017, 03:23 AM

Get a 15202OR and call it a day...Best overall gold watch IMHO. Nothing like AP rose gold!

tyler1980 · 6 July 2017, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Get a 15202OR and call it a day...Best overall gold watch IMHO.

thats the only option where i would give up a ss 15202 as i wouldn't have both probably. Then the daytona could be a possibility too... how bad is the gold bug?

Yzord · 6 July 2017, 03:26 AM

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thats the only option where i would give up my ss 15202 as i wouldn't have both probably. Then the daytona could be a possibility too... how bad is the gold bug?

Bad :-(

qhbl · 6 July 2017, 07:35 AM

I tried on a Rose Gold Daytona yesterday at my local AD. I didn't like and I am going for Yellow Gold too. Sucker for all things gold :|

youthagainsttt · 6 July 2017, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Yzord

Yes, i have my reasons why it is on rubber right now. Main part is that i want to wear full YG on special occasions.

Great photos and certainly the rubber makes it versatile and an everyday piece

With the OP's collection, tbh I think it is redundant to add another RO. I'd consider a dual time or something like a Patek 5960 with its calendar as well as chrono functions. Plus it goes well with a bracelet or strap

AK797 · 6 July 2017, 08:07 AM

I'd certainly take the AP RG over the Daytona but if you want to keep the Jumbo then how about the 5711/1r?

GB-man · 6 July 2017, 08:44 AM

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I'd certainly take the AP RG over the Daytona but if you want to keep the Jumbo then how about the 5711/1r?

Ooh ooh get this! Get this!

tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 10:32 AM

that 5711/1r is hot... and unfortunately out of my reach

rossi46 · 6 July 2017, 10:47 AM

This probably won't help, as I do think the RO would be slightly redundant (yes, I know completely different look in YG vs SS, but everything else so similar) and I much prefer the YG Daytona with green dial vs black.

Is there anything else out there you're interested in? Maybe something slightly dressy? Or you definitely want a sports watch? What about the Yachtmaster in RG with the black bezel and rubber strap? I love those!

tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rossi46

This probably won't help, as I do think the RO would be slightly redundant (yes, I know completely different look in YG vs SS, but everything else so similar) and I much prefer the YG Daytona with green dial vs black.

Is there anything else out there you're interested in? Maybe something slightly dressy? Or you definitely want a sports watch? What about the Yachtmaster in RG with the black bezel and rubber strap? I love those!

ur comments actually resonate well.
per my prior comment, the daytona does go against my tastes moving away from sports watches and multi-complications.

and i do agree, the 15450 YG would be an overlap with the jumbo.

i guess the gold bug that's bit me just adores the way both look even though they logically don't 'fit' into the current direction of my collection.

yachmaster is not my thing.

maybe something else will soon catch my eye and divert my attention. still keeping eye open for 5711/12/26 in SS.

but the yellow gold... it's...so... hypnotic...

Hairdude1 · 6 July 2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Get a 15202OR and call it a day...Best overall gold watch IMHO. Nothing like AP rose gold!

This!

AK797 · 6 July 2017, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tonupbklyn

that 5711/1r is hot... and unfortunately out of my reach

Is this and the RG AP 15450 that far apart?

Etschell · 6 July 2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Is this and the RG AP 15450 that far apart?

Isn't it like mid 30s for the ap and 50k for the patek?

tonupbklyn · 6 July 2017, 12:28 PM

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Isn't it like mid 30s for the ap and 50k for the patek?

i believe this is correct.

6 July 2017, 12:09 AM	#1
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	bit by the golden bug - what's next? maybe it'll pass, but i've recently been recently coveting two different models in gold: RO 15450 YG, full bracelet in blue dial; daytona YG, full bracelet in either white or black dial. been trying to expand into other manufacturers, but these two keep calling on me. until i'm able to land on a PP5711/12/26, these two will have to tide me over. the drawer currently has the RO Jumbo blue dial, Explorer 1, and DD36 yellow gold full bracelet in silver dial. already have two rolexes...and even though the daytona is iconic, hesitant to add a 3rd. whilst the YG 15450 in blue dial is drop-dead gorgeous...the design is similar to the jumbo, possibly redundant. 1st world problems, would love to hear opinions/thoughts.

6 July 2017, 03:23 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Get a 15202OR and call it a day...Best overall gold watch IMHO. Nothing like AP rose gold! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 July 2017, 07:35 AM	#20
qhbl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 150	I tried on a Rose Gold Daytona yesterday at my local AD. I didn't like and I am going for Yellow Gold too. Sucker for all things gold :\| __________________ Current Collection: Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold Black Dial 116618LN - 2016

6 July 2017, 10:47 AM	#25
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	This probably won't help, as I do think the RO would be slightly redundant (yes, I know completely different look in YG vs SS, but everything else so similar) and I much prefer the YG Daytona with green dial vs black. Is there anything else out there you're interested in? Maybe something slightly dressy? Or you definitely want a sports watch? What about the Yachtmaster in RG with the black bezel and rubber strap? I love those! __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

6 July 2017, 12:26 AM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	any RO in either YG or RG wins vs a daytona every time IMO Not redundant to the jumbo at all since the gold will give it an entirely different look. I would gladly have both with no issues.

6 July 2017, 01:03 AM	#4
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	Easy solution. Flip your steel jumbo for gold!

6 July 2017, 01:45 AM	#6
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	these two bad boys...

6 July 2017, 01:54 AM	#9
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 894	Agreed with the Daytone YG although i have mine on a rubber strap for particular reasons

6 July 2017, 02:09 AM	#13
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	[QUOTE=Yzord;7731237]sure I get why you put on the rubber but that looks super nice on the bracelet. Its the best green dial gold rolex there is IMO.

6 July 2017, 02:11 AM	#14
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 894	Yes, i have my reasons why it is on rubber right now. Main part is that i want to wear full YG on special occasions.

6 July 2017, 02:20 AM	#15
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	aah, it's the green dial...gotcha. still, the full YG looks amazing. makes the decision difficult, also cuz i'm trying to stay away from too many complications. went down the chrono route before...really, i hardly ever used the chrono other than to keep the seconds hand running. which is is another reason to go the 15450 route. but dammit if that daytona YG doesn't look great!

6 July 2017, 02:34 AM	#16
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,988	In rose... or yellow... Gold jumbo is where it's at. :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6 July 2017, 08:07 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I'd certainly take the AP RG over the Daytona but if you want to keep the Jumbo then how about the 5711/1r?

6 July 2017, 10:32 AM	#24
tonupbklyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: bklyn Posts: 1,471	that 5711/1r is hot... and unfortunately out of my reach

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