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Madison1 · 21 June 2022, 05:10 AM

Hi all,

Just wondered what you would choose and why between these three meteorite beauties. DD40, Daytona (new one), GMT

Here is my take.

DD40. Cleanest dial as you see all of it. Meshes well with the diamonds. Works well on the bracelet. Is it too much with the fluted bezel. Perhaps the smooth platinum bezel of old.

Daytona. Stunning watch but is there too much going on? Is the dial too hidden? This will always be a unicorn which in my mind counts against it. Not seen in person

GMT. Functionality and style. Does the bezel detract from the dial? I feel the darker dials suit the Pepsi bezel better but have not seen in person

I think it's a tough decison as all have their merits. Interested to hear others opinions

Oxfordian · 21 June 2022, 05:39 AM

None, not a fan of the dial

JayHantz · 21 June 2022, 05:40 AM

Although I love my Day-Date, I wanted something more classic with a dial, and I love a black and yellow combination.

The GMT is great, but I felt like it was harder to read and I much preferred the blue dial WG option if I was to get it.

I voted for this one. The black sub dials are easy to read and with the “lightness” of the meteorite dial, makes it pop even more. My one improvement would have been adding the darkened indices and the chronograph hand, as I think it would have made this model pop. But overall, I think this is the one to get. (Obviously very biased)

Vince M. · 21 June 2022, 05:47 AM

The GMT is my grail.

Carguy87 · 21 June 2022, 05:48 AM

I would take the GMT if I could only pick one, because I think the bi-colored bezel of the GMT gives the meteorite even more contrast to “pop” against, but I do love the DD 40 with the baguette markers. To me it’s the ultimate “I made it” watch next to a platinum ice dial DD40 which may never be in my cards due to price point even at MSRP plus the difficulty of being allocated one. I like the meteor dial Daytonas the best of all Daytonas, but I’m not a big Daytona fan in general so for me those would be my last choice for a meteor dial.

Krash · 21 June 2022, 05:50 AM

GMT but that gold Daytona above is really hot too.

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AEV · 21 June 2022, 05:59 AM

I recently tried the DD and I was lost for words.
Haven't seen the GMT in real life. But it would be between the GMT and the DD.

bjdub · 21 June 2022, 06:09 AM

I wish they made the meteorite DD without the diamond hour markers. That would be DD perfection imo.

Vesper Lynd · 21 June 2022, 06:14 AM

Some pictures would be nice

Krash · 21 June 2022, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjdub

I wish they made the meteorite DD without the diamond hour markers. That would be DD perfection imo.

I agree. DayDate with meteorite and no diamonds would be killer. But unfortunately, there is no such thing.

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Mystro · 21 June 2022, 06:31 AM

They all hold their own for their own reasons.

CaliBear · 21 June 2022, 06:38 AM

The meteorite dial is ok but I'd rather have any of the watches it comes on with a cleaner more traditional dial. Now, if Rolex came out with a "Space-Dweller" with a meteorite dial, that'd be another story.

KY.. · 21 June 2022, 06:39 AM

These…

garyk · 21 June 2022, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KY..

These…

The one on the left lol…

miamiclay · 21 June 2022, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjdub

I wish they made the meteorite DD without the diamond hour markers. That would be DD perfection imo.

Not quite zero, but only 2 diamonds rather than 10
.

spikep · 21 June 2022, 07:00 AM

Gmt

Madison1 · 21 June 2022, 07:44 AM

Wow. Great pics guys. Thanks

GW44 · 21 June 2022, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk

The one on the left lol…

And the right for me please. All Everose and Meteorite

skipstar · 21 June 2022, 08:12 AM

GMT is my grail but they are all beautiful

NachoNeal · 21 June 2022, 08:16 AM

I'll consider myself lucky, to have saved the money, since I'm not into meteorite.

enjoythemusic · 21 June 2022, 08:43 AM

My fave is the GMT.

noshake · 21 June 2022, 10:11 AM

DD40, Daytona, GMT.

noshake · 21 June 2022, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayHantz

Although I love my Day-Date, I wanted something more classic with a dial, and I love a black and yellow combination.

The GMT is great, but I felt like it was harder to read and I much preferred the blue dial WG option if I was to get it.

I voted for this one. The black sub dials are easy to read and with the “lightness” of the meteorite dial, makes it pop even more. My one improvement would have been adding the darkened indices and the chronograph hand, as I think it would have made this model pop. But overall, I think this is the one to get. (Obviously very biased)

That is a winner sir. The Meteorite and Golden dials are amazing.

1665fan · 21 June 2022, 10:28 AM

How about the OG meteorite Daytona???

bjdub · 21 June 2022, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamiclay

Not quite zero, but only 2 diamonds rather than 10

.

Oh interesting. This an earlier iteration of the DD meteorite? If so, when was this in production? I’m relatively new to this…

I was envisioning Roman numerals for my (hypothetical) perfect meteorite DD but this is nice too!

Roli4life · 21 June 2022, 10:36 AM

I would pick the Daytona but I might be biased.

fixinbones · 21 June 2022, 10:44 AM

I never really liked meteorite dials until I saw and picked up the GMT. I’m not crazy about the DD meteorite. The Daytona meteorite is 2nd in my book because the dial gets obscured by the sub dials and you cant appreciate the meteorite as much by seeing all the cuts and polishing that you do on a watch without subdials

CoveWatch · 21 June 2022, 11:50 AM

Daytona first for me, then gmt

spikep · 21 June 2022, 11:55 AM

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SPACE PEPSI · 21 June 2022, 12:58 PM

1.) Day-Date Platinum with Baguette Dial and Bezel

2.) GMT

3.) Daytona Oysterflex White Gold

21 June 2022, 05:10 AM	#1
Madison1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK Posts: 198	Meteorite vs Meteorite vs Meteorite Hi all, Just wondered what you would choose and why between these three meteorite beauties. DD40, Daytona (new one), GMT Here is my take. DD40. Cleanest dial as you see all of it. Meshes well with the diamonds. Works well on the bracelet. Is it too much with the fluted bezel. Perhaps the smooth platinum bezel of old. Daytona. Stunning watch but is there too much going on? Is the dial too hidden? This will always be a unicorn which in my mind counts against it. Not seen in person GMT. Functionality and style. Does the bezel detract from the dial? I feel the darker dials suit the Pepsi bezel better but have not seen in person I think it's a tough decison as all have their merits. Interested to hear others opinions

21 June 2022, 05:39 AM	#2
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,117	None, not a fan of the dial __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

21 June 2022, 05:50 AM	#6
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,266	Meteorite vs Meteorite vs Meteorite GMT but that gold Daytona above is really hot too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 June 2022, 06:31 AM	#11
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	They all hold their own for their own reasons. __________________

21 June 2022, 06:39 AM	#13
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,373	These… __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy — ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

21 June 2022, 05:40 AM	#3
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Although I love my Day-Date, I wanted something more classic with a dial, and I love a black and yellow combination. The GMT is great, but I felt like it was harder to read and I much preferred the blue dial WG option if I was to get it. I voted for this one. The black sub dials are easy to read and with the “lightness” of the meteorite dial, makes it pop even more. My one improvement would have been adding the darkened indices and the chronograph hand, as I think it would have made this model pop. But overall, I think this is the one to get. (Obviously very biased)

21 June 2022, 05:47 AM	#4
Vince M. Banned Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: LA Watch: Meteorite Posts: 615	The GMT is my grail.

21 June 2022, 05:48 AM	#5
Carguy87 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 4,534	I would take the GMT if I could only pick one, because I think the bi-colored bezel of the GMT gives the meteorite even more contrast to “pop” against, but I do love the DD 40 with the baguette markers. To me it’s the ultimate “I made it” watch next to a platinum ice dial DD40 which may never be in my cards due to price point even at MSRP plus the difficulty of being allocated one. I like the meteor dial Daytonas the best of all Daytonas, but I’m not a big Daytona fan in general so for me those would be my last choice for a meteor dial.

21 June 2022, 05:59 AM	#7
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,525	I recently tried the DD and I was lost for words. Haven't seen the GMT in real life. But it would be between the GMT and the DD.

21 June 2022, 06:09 AM	#8
bjdub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Texas Watch: 126610LV Posts: 283	I wish they made the meteorite DD without the diamond hour markers. That would be DD perfection imo.

21 June 2022, 06:14 AM	#9
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	Some pictures would be nice

21 June 2022, 06:38 AM	#12
CaliBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Francisco Watch: BLNR Posts: 99	The meteorite dial is ok but I'd rather have any of the watches it comes on with a cleaner more traditional dial. Now, if Rolex came out with a "Space-Dweller" with a meteorite dial, that'd be another story.

21 June 2022, 07:00 AM	#16
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21 June 2022, 07:44 AM	#17
Madison1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK Posts: 198	Wow. Great pics guys. Thanks

21 June 2022, 08:12 AM	#19
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21 June 2022, 08:16 AM	#20
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	I'll consider myself lucky, to have saved the money, since I'm not into meteorite. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

21 June 2022, 08:43 AM	#21
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,190	My fave is the GMT. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

21 June 2022, 10:11 AM	#22
noshake "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: 🌐 Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,324	DD40, Daytona, GMT.

21 June 2022, 10:28 AM	#24
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	How about the OG meteorite Daytona???

21 June 2022, 10:36 AM	#26
Roli4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,079	I would pick the Daytona but I might be biased.

21 June 2022, 10:44 AM	#27
fixinbones "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: New York Watch: 118206 Posts: 911	I never really liked meteorite dials until I saw and picked up the GMT. I’m not crazy about the DD meteorite. The Daytona meteorite is 2nd in my book because the dial gets obscured by the sub dials and you cant appreciate the meteorite as much by seeing all the cuts and polishing that you do on a watch without subdials __________________ 126719 BLRO meteorite 126660 D-blue 118206 Day Date

21 June 2022, 11:50 AM	#28
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Daytona first for me, then gmt

21 June 2022, 11:55 AM	#29
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21 June 2022, 12:58 PM	#30
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