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rusty111021 · 5 November 2016, 02:16 AM

Hi Guys,

Hoping for a little guidance
BLNR vs Daytona?

Which would you rather have long term
I love both-
Which would be a better investment long term
What would you think the Daytona would be worth if I traded?

Really appreciate any all feedback

Nairn1980 · 5 November 2016, 02:21 AM

I've owned a white face SS Daytona and it just wasn't for me. However I now have BLNR and it's in my opinion the nicest Rolex on the market.

I'd vote BLNR

Snow-Dweller · 5 November 2016, 02:27 AM

Both great watches. Neither are an investment.

My personal opinions: SS Daytona (particularly in white) is difficult to read. GMT is the most useful complication out there.

Etschell · 5 November 2016, 02:28 AM

blnr. daytona from 2006 may need service.

beshannon · 5 November 2016, 03:18 AM

I have both because I like both, they are not investments.

japenney · 5 November 2016, 03:39 AM

Blnr or save for a newer daytona. I think 2006 has old style clasp and may need service. I may also have been polished several times.

AK797 · 5 November 2016, 03:45 AM

Both should hold value well so just go for which is best on your wrist.

rusty111021 · 5 November 2016, 04:23 AM

Thank you all!

shalako · 5 November 2016, 04:42 AM

Everyone is going Daytona crazy at the moment yet before the Ceramic came out demand in them had significantly dipped, I still like them and would like to get my hands in the new ceramic version just to try it but IMHO the BLNR is the best looking sports Rolex in the current range.

sensui · 5 November 2016, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Both great watches. Neither are an investment.

My personal opinions: SS Daytona (particularly in white) is difficult to read. GMT is the most useful complication out there.

This sums it up quite nicely. If it's the only watch, the GMT is far more useful IMO and more versatile. Good luck.

cdmorenot · 5 November 2016, 05:27 AM

My personal opinion - I've yet to own a Daytona of any kind but knowing me, I'll probably buy one before I finish typing this post. Anyway, I've owned the BLNR not once, but twice, and in my opinion it is far inferior to the Daytona.

As far as getting one from 2006? That's tough... I'd look for something newer but I would certainly choose a Daytona over a BLNR.

GB-man · 5 November 2016, 05:29 AM

Blnr.

psv · 5 November 2016, 05:30 AM

None are "good" investments. Buy what you like.

Nairn1980 · 5 November 2016, 06:35 AM

BLNR is proving not a bad investment for me so far....
Bought just under 2 years ago for a bit under the £5950 UK list....currently going on eBay for way over £1,000 more than I paid.

Ok I wouldn't retire on such an increase but it's appreciating far more than the money in the bank.

Rocco21 · 5 November 2016, 06:40 AM

I'd go Daytona over blnr.

Al1969 · 5 November 2016, 07:41 AM

BLNR over Daytona.

Bruins7 · 5 November 2016, 09:09 AM

Daytona no question but, try finding a newer model.

Pattyb69 · 5 November 2016, 09:12 AM

I'd go with a 2006 BLNR

nauticajoe · 5 November 2016, 09:13 AM

I prefer the BLNR.

Go with what you like. Both are not investments.

Good luck.

KrismanX · 5 November 2016, 11:10 AM

Daytona is fantastic; but a completely different watch from the BLNR. As ALL of these threads tend to go, YOU are the only person who knows what you prefer. Try em on and see if you want the date and a 24hr hand on your wrist, or racing history and a chrono.

A good piece of advice though, don't look into buying a watch as 'an investment'. If you want an investment: invest in the market, invest in real estate, invest in business.

Happy Hunting!!!

ragingcao · 5 November 2016, 11:26 AM

They're not investments, buy what gives you more joy today. Good luck

ecdc · 5 November 2016, 11:30 AM

I use my chrono all the time; I've never had a use for a GMT hand, even when I'm traveling. Which complication would you use more?

onkyo · 5 November 2016, 11:33 AM

BLNR. I own both (close year on Daytona) and while both are great the blnr is indestructible. Best modern Rolex imho.

JRT · 5 November 2016, 04:48 PM

The all-rounder BLNR is a better choice. If you like a chrono watch, you can wait for Daytona C 500 in a little more patience.

Nairn1980 · 5 November 2016, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pattyb69

I'd go with a 2006 BLNR

Good luck finding one of them

Gerry62 · 5 November 2016, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psv

None are "good" investments. Buy what you like.

I prefer SS Daytona

HL65 · 5 November 2016, 08:36 PM

The BLNR would be my choice. In fact if I only could own one Rolex this would likely be the one.

donut · 5 November 2016, 09:00 PM

BLNR or new Daytona c or 16520

1William · 5 November 2016, 09:14 PM

If I was to go with a GMT it would be in black and not the BLNR. I would not pay the extra. The Daytona is a nice watch but at 10 years old it could be due for a service so it should be figured into the cost. Neither are an investment but if bought right you should not lose too much when you flip.

5 November 2016, 02:16 AM	#1
rusty111021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 10	BLNR VS 2006 Daytona Hi Guys, Hoping for a little guidance BLNR vs Daytona? Which would you rather have long term I love both- Which would be a better investment long term What would you think the Daytona would be worth if I traded? Really appreciate any all feedback

5 November 2016, 02:27 AM	#3
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,281	Both great watches. Neither are an investment. My personal opinions: SS Daytona (particularly in white) is difficult to read. GMT is the most useful complication out there. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

5 November 2016, 02:28 AM	#4
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	blnr. daytona from 2006 may need service. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

5 November 2016, 03:18 AM	#5
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I have both because I like both, they are not investments. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

5 November 2016, 05:27 AM	#11
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,418	My personal opinion - I've yet to own a Daytona of any kind but knowing me, I'll probably buy one before I finish typing this post. Anyway, I've owned the BLNR not once, but twice, and in my opinion it is far inferior to the Daytona. As far as getting one from 2006? That's tough... I'd look for something newer but I would certainly choose a Daytona over a BLNR. __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

5 November 2016, 02:21 AM	#2
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,289	I've owned a white face SS Daytona and it just wasn't for me. However I now have BLNR and it's in my opinion the nicest Rolex on the market. I'd vote BLNR

5 November 2016, 03:39 AM	#6
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Blnr or save for a newer daytona. I think 2006 has old style clasp and may need service. I may also have been polished several times.

5 November 2016, 03:45 AM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,305	Both should hold value well so just go for which is best on your wrist.

5 November 2016, 04:23 AM	#8
rusty111021 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NY Posts: 10	Thank you all!

5 November 2016, 04:42 AM	#9
shalako "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 609	Everyone is going Daytona crazy at the moment yet before the Ceramic came out demand in them had significantly dipped, I still like them and would like to get my hands in the new ceramic version just to try it but IMHO the BLNR is the best looking sports Rolex in the current range.

5 November 2016, 05:29 AM	#12
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,028	Blnr.

5 November 2016, 05:30 AM	#13
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,078	None are "good" investments. Buy what you like.

5 November 2016, 06:35 AM	#14
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,289	BLNR is proving not a bad investment for me so far.... Bought just under 2 years ago for a bit under the £5950 UK list....currently going on eBay for way over £1,000 more than I paid. Ok I wouldn't retire on such an increase but it's appreciating far more than the money in the bank.

5 November 2016, 06:40 AM	#15
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I'd go Daytona over blnr.

5 November 2016, 07:41 AM	#16
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,621	BLNR over Daytona. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

5 November 2016, 09:09 AM	#17
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	Daytona no question but, try finding a newer model.

5 November 2016, 09:12 AM	#18
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	I'd go with a 2006 BLNR

5 November 2016, 09:13 AM	#19
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I prefer the BLNR. Go with what you like. Both are not investments. Good luck.

5 November 2016, 11:10 AM	#20
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Daytona is fantastic; but a completely different watch from the BLNR. As ALL of these threads tend to go, YOU are the only person who knows what you prefer. Try em on and see if you want the date and a 24hr hand on your wrist, or racing history and a chrono. A good piece of advice though, don't look into buying a watch as 'an investment'. If you want an investment: invest in the market, invest in real estate, invest in business. Happy Hunting!!!

5 November 2016, 11:26 AM	#21
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	They're not investments, buy what gives you more joy today. Good luck

5 November 2016, 11:30 AM	#22
ecdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: US Posts: 502	I use my chrono all the time; I've never had a use for a GMT hand, even when I'm traveling. Which complication would you use more?

5 November 2016, 11:33 AM	#23
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	BLNR. I own both (close year on Daytona) and while both are great the blnr is indestructible. Best modern Rolex imho.

5 November 2016, 04:48 PM	#24
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	The all-rounder BLNR is a better choice. If you like a chrono watch, you can wait for Daytona C 500 in a little more patience.

5 November 2016, 08:36 PM	#27
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,566	The BLNR would be my choice. In fact if I only could own one Rolex this would likely be the one. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 November 2016, 09:00 PM	#28
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	BLNR or new Daytona c or 16520

5 November 2016, 09:14 PM	#29
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,599	If I was to go with a GMT it would be in black and not the BLNR. I would not pay the extra. The Daytona is a nice watch but at 10 years old it could be due for a service so it should be figured into the cost. Neither are an investment but if bought right you should not lose too much when you flip.

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