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3581512 · 21 July 2018, 04:36 PM

I know, I know, another one of these "help me decide" posts, and ultimately I have to decide for myself.
But where else can I turn

The consensus seems to be the oysterflex Daytona is overpriced, at that msrp I should go for a full PM watch, since I don't have one already.
But taking cost out of the equation, I'm viewing this as an emotional vs usefulness debate.

The questions I've been asking myself are basically:
Since cost is similar, wouldn't it make sense to get the watch that would be used more?
How much weight should the emotional appeal of the DD affect the decision?

The Daytona would have much greater utility, it would easily be my daily watch and I could wear it without worry.
compared to the DD
-less flashy
-less worry about bezel or bracelet scuffs,
-still enough bling to keep me satisfied

In terms of usefulness, it definitely beats the daydate, but the downside is, it's not a day date.
Maybe Rolex marketing has really gotten me, but even with the Daytona I would likely still want a Day Date, even if that means the DD would stay home on many more occasions.
What do you think?

SearChart · 21 July 2018, 04:40 PM

YG Daytona oysterflex is amazing, I like it a lot more than the dd40.

Clasper · 21 July 2018, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3581512

I know, I know, another one of these "help me decide" posts, and ultimately I have to decide for myself.
But where else can I turn

The consensus seems to be the oysterflex Daytona is overpriced, at that msrp I should go for a full PM watch, since I don't have one already.
But taking cost out of the equation, I'm viewing this as an emotional vs usefulness debate.

The questions I've been asking myself are basically:
Since cost is similar, wouldn't it make sense to get the watch that would be used more?
How much weight should the emotional appeal of the DD affect the decision?

The Daytona would have much greater utility, it would easily be my daily watch and I could wear it without worry.
compared to the DD
-less flashy
-less worry about bezel or bracelet scuffs,
-still enough bling to keep me satisfied

In terms of usefulness, it definitely beats the daydate, but the downside is, it's not a day date.
Maybe Rolex marketing has really gotten me, but even with the Daytona I would likely still want a Day Date, even if that means the DD would stay home on many more occasions.
What do you think?

What about this one?

DasKptl · 21 July 2018, 05:02 PM

YG Daytona with Oysterflex, if you have to choose only one.

(YG Day-Date with White dial would look like a grandpa watch. Get RG or WG Day-Date, if you must have a Day-Date.)

(YG Day-Date has a higher MSRP at US$34,850, while the Daytona is $27,500.)

Robbyman · 21 July 2018, 06:19 PM

DD looks like a grandad watch. Daytona looks like the wearer has some life left in them.

Which are you?

Scapegoat · 21 July 2018, 07:01 PM

OF YG definitely.

Classy watch unlike the DD.

NLYogi · 21 July 2018, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

DD looks like a grandad watch. Daytona looks like the wearer has some life left in them.

Which are you?

Haha that’s great!

travisb · 21 July 2018, 07:06 PM

I think the PM Daytona on Oysterflex gives the most versatility.

peterpl · 21 July 2018, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

DD looks like a grandad watch. Daytona looks like the wearer has some life left in them.
Which are you?

LOL - dont think so. DD is a boss watch worn by ppl who are shot callers.

TheRtHonA · 21 July 2018, 07:23 PM

Daytona on Oysterflex for me!

DasKptl · 21 July 2018, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

LOL - dont think so. DD is a boss watch worn by ppl who are shot callers.

Haha, you are right. YG DD can still look cool if it has the Diagonal Dial in silver or black. But this particular DD with White Dial will still look like a grandpa watch.

rmlovett1 · 21 July 2018, 08:06 PM

Couple questions to make a more informed recommendation...Is this a one and only? Or part of a collection? Are you in business attire often? Casual attire....? ...etc...

maverick. · 21 July 2018, 08:10 PM

i would go DD but another dial color (and most likely white gold). i just love the look of the bracelet.

1William · 21 July 2018, 08:16 PM

If you want a Daytona look at ones on a bracelet. I wore a YG Daytona with a white dial and yg sub dials for a decade. The DD works well and is a classic.

justdate · 21 July 2018, 08:16 PM

I don’t know what you guys are talking about grandad watch!! I am in my 20s (just) and the DD40 works great for me. It’s a really cool watch.

Funnily enough my Dad (who IS a grandad!) sold his Day-Date II to buy a RG daytona on oysterflex.

I’ve bought all 3 and the DD40 is by far the most special. The bracelet plays a big part in this.

Devildog · 21 July 2018, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justdate

I don’t know what you guys are talking about grandad watch!! I am in my 20s (just) and the DD40 works great for me. It’s a really cool watch.

Funnily enough my Dad (who IS a grandad!) sold his Day-Date II to buy a RG daytona on oysterflex.

I’ve bought all 3 and the DD40 is by far the most special. The bracelet plays a big part in this.

It’s all a matter of personal preference of course but the best looking watch in that picture by some margin is the YG Daytona on Oysterflex

Devildog · 21 July 2018, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3581512

I know, I know, another one of these "help me decide" posts, and ultimately I have to decide for myself.
But where else can I turn

The consensus seems to be the oysterflex Daytona is overpriced, at that msrp I should go for a full PM watch, since I don't have one already.
But taking cost out of the equation, I'm viewing this as an emotional vs usefulness debate.

The questions I've been asking myself are basically:
Since cost is similar, wouldn't it make sense to get the watch that would be used more?
How much weight should the emotional appeal of the DD affect the decision?

The Daytona would have much greater utility, it would easily be my daily watch and I could wear it without worry.
compared to the DD
-less flashy
-less worry about bezel or bracelet scuffs,
-still enough bling to keep me satisfied

In terms of usefulness, it definitely beats the daydate, but the downside is, it's not a day date.
Maybe Rolex marketing has really gotten me, but even with the Daytona I would likely still want a Day Date, even if that means the DD would stay home on many more occasions.
What do you think?

The OF Daytona isn’t overpriced any more than any PM Rolex is.

The difference is that PM Day Dates can be had a massive discounts.

Ask yourself why that is.

fastfreddie · 21 July 2018, 08:36 PM

If you are not up to a YG day date it will eat you alive, probably best to wait till your really up to it.

pam66 · 21 July 2018, 09:05 PM

the only rubber band that i would wear is on a patek aquanaut. the DD YG is very classy, it can be dressed up or down, depending on how you feel. the diagonal silver dial is really nice....and rather sporty. i have the DD40 YG with silver roman dial, it is a bit more towards the elegant, but surely not a pure dress watch.

AK797 · 21 July 2018, 09:58 PM

I've basically owned both of these in RG and would probably say the DD is the more special piece, esp in signature YG, so that would be my first choice, and it was mine too, I added the Strap Daytona later on. I presume you have or can add a SS Rolex for the harder yards.

ap1 · 21 July 2018, 10:05 PM

I only like yg motif silver or black. Need to know what else you have to assess fit. Both sweet watches

Houston77 · 21 July 2018, 10:11 PM

DD without question.

Etschell · 21 July 2018, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

YG Daytona oysterflex is amazing, I like it a lot more than the dd40.

but would you shell out your cold hard cash for it over a full gold daytona on bracelet not strap?

SearChart · 21 July 2018, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

but would you shell out your cold hard cash for it over a full gold daytona on bracelet not strap?

I would if I could.

Houston77 · 21 July 2018, 10:23 PM

Thinking about the OP’s question, it’s funny how differently the term “versatile” can apply from person to person. Me, I’d be fine slapping on a DD and never taking it off. However, I would never wear a rubber strap watch with a suit (which I’m in most of the week), so the OF is really not versatile at all to me.

strettyend · 21 July 2018, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clasper

What about this one?

Is this going to be your first YG piece? If so the DD. Your first YG Rolex should be on a bracelet imo.

GoingPlaces · 21 July 2018, 10:26 PM

DD40 is the way to go, it's the flagship of Rolex. Especially in YG. Not a grandpa watch at all, worn by world leader for decades. Plus, the OF Daytona is too expensive, I'd all gold Daytona first.

Vipes · 21 July 2018, 10:56 PM

Hard to beat a full PM Rolex plus the bracelet on the DD is awesome

peterpl · 21 July 2018, 11:20 PM

DD40 grandpa watch? I have 2 of them and i wear them daily. I'm in my early 30s and far far far away from being a grandpa. LOL

YG DD is iconic watch. I'm even thinking of flipping my RG Green dial for this exact setup YG with White dial. Its nice, crisp and very clean looking. This design will last decades as well its a classic combo. I wish they made a white dial with lume markers though.

MCO1 · 21 July 2018, 11:24 PM

Daytona! Day Dates are beautiful to look at but they have never generated a great deal of excitement in me.

21 July 2018, 08:16 PM	#15
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,328	DD40 YG vs Daytona Oysterflex YG...(yeah another one of these) I don’t know what you guys are talking about grandad watch!! I am in my 20s (just) and the DD40 works great for me. It’s a really cool watch. Funnily enough my Dad (who IS a grandad!) sold his Day-Date II to buy a RG daytona on oysterflex. I’ve bought all 3 and the DD40 is by far the most special. The bracelet plays a big part in this.

21 July 2018, 05:02 PM	#4
DasKptl Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 378	YG Daytona with Oysterflex, if you have to choose only one. (YG Day-Date with White dial would look like a grandpa watch. Get RG or WG Day-Date, if you must have a Day-Date.) (YG Day-Date has a higher MSRP at US$34,850, while the Daytona is $27,500.)

21 July 2018, 06:19 PM	#5
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	DD looks like a grandad watch. Daytona looks like the wearer has some life left in them. Which are you?

21 July 2018, 07:01 PM	#6
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,767	OF YG definitely. Classy watch unlike the DD.

21 July 2018, 07:06 PM	#8
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	I think the PM Daytona on Oysterflex gives the most versatility.

21 July 2018, 07:23 PM	#10
TheRtHonA "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: London Posts: 110	Daytona on Oysterflex for me!

21 July 2018, 08:06 PM	#12
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,457	Couple questions to make a more informed recommendation...Is this a one and only? Or part of a collection? Are you in business attire often? Casual attire....? ...etc...

21 July 2018, 08:10 PM	#13
maverick. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Posts: 106	i would go DD but another dial color (and most likely white gold). i just love the look of the bracelet.

21 July 2018, 08:16 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	If you want a Daytona look at ones on a bracelet. I wore a YG Daytona with a white dial and yg sub dials for a decade. The DD works well and is a classic.

21 July 2018, 08:36 PM	#18
fastfreddie Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: Uk Posts: 164	If you are not up to a YG day date it will eat you alive, probably best to wait till your really up to it.

21 July 2018, 09:05 PM	#19
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,256	the only rubber band that i would wear is on a patek aquanaut. the DD YG is very classy, it can be dressed up or down, depending on how you feel. the diagonal silver dial is really nice....and rather sporty. i have the DD40 YG with silver roman dial, it is a bit more towards the elegant, but surely not a pure dress watch.

21 July 2018, 09:58 PM	#20
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	I've basically owned both of these in RG and would probably say the DD is the more special piece, esp in signature YG, so that would be my first choice, and it was mine too, I added the Strap Daytona later on. I presume you have or can add a SS Rolex for the harder yards.

21 July 2018, 10:05 PM	#21
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,036	I only like yg motif silver or black. Need to know what else you have to assess fit. Both sweet watches

21 July 2018, 10:11 PM	#22
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,604	DD without question.

21 July 2018, 10:23 PM	#25
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,604	Thinking about the OP’s question, it’s funny how differently the term “versatile” can apply from person to person. Me, I’d be fine slapping on a DD and never taking it off. However, I would never wear a rubber strap watch with a suit (which I’m in most of the week), so the OF is really not versatile at all to me.

21 July 2018, 10:26 PM	#27
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	DD40 is the way to go, it's the flagship of Rolex. Especially in YG. Not a grandpa watch at all, worn by world leader for decades. Plus, the OF Daytona is too expensive, I'd all gold Daytona first.

21 July 2018, 10:56 PM	#28
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,835	Hard to beat a full PM Rolex plus the bracelet on the DD is awesome

21 July 2018, 11:20 PM	#29
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	DD40 grandpa watch? I have 2 of them and i wear them daily. I'm in my early 30s and far far far away from being a grandpa. LOL YG DD is iconic watch. I'm even thinking of flipping my RG Green dial for this exact setup YG with White dial. Its nice, crisp and very clean looking. This design will last decades as well its a classic combo. I wish they made a white dial with lume markers though.

21 July 2018, 11:24 PM	#30
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	Daytona! Day Dates are beautiful to look at but they have never generated a great deal of excitement in me.

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