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Shelbyeric · 22 October 2020, 03:29 PM

Hi everyone ! This is my first post and I need help deciding between a GMT Pepsi on jubilee or the black ceramic Daytona ...

I travel many times a year but I’m also a car enthusiast which makes the decision hard. Do I go with the Pepsi for its gmt function or do I go with the Daytona for its correlation to racing.. touch decisions

My current collection is a new submariner date black dial and omega aquaterra black dial.

I appreciate any replies

365DAS · 22 October 2020, 03:38 PM

It comes down to functionality really...personally I find the GMT function more useful than the Chrono and the date also helps!

But from a form factor, I think the Pepsi on a jubilee will suit your current line up...

...then go and pull the trigger on the Daytona too!

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Watchlover4789 · 22 October 2020, 03:54 PM

I would say both fits and look very differently on wrist, if based on picture I would have choose gmt look. But mannnn I tried the Daytona on my wrist one day and if u ask me to choose again I would say Daytona. Hahaha so maybe u should try it on and see which “feel” u have the most

Setarip · 22 October 2020, 03:55 PM

Suggest picking up the Daytona first if you’re able...then add the GMT.

The GMT is definitely my go-to for travel.

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daOnlyBG · 22 October 2020, 04:46 PM

You were given two wrists for a reason.

coucher · 22 October 2020, 04:55 PM

The black ceramic Daytona would be my pick. Not sure you’ll have any reason to wanna regret the purchase

Speedfreek28 · 22 October 2020, 05:27 PM

Can get both! In all honestly, since you’re a car guy, the Daytona. I mean you can always check your phone to see the date and time of different places lol

Verdi · 22 October 2020, 05:28 PM

If you have a Sub, go for the Daytona.

PS: I used to be in aviation and travel all over the world. I thought a GMT function (I used to have an E2) would be great to have....but after a while it became a hassle to keep on setting the local time. I travelled weekly, always on another continent.
In the end, I kept it on UTC (we say zulu) and my base time and never changed it anymore.

fskywalker · 22 October 2020, 08:10 PM

GMT

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Greg.A · 22 October 2020, 08:56 PM

You will never go wrong with either. But Pepsi BLRO for me

Rollied · 22 October 2020, 09:00 PM

If you’re a traveling man, I’d say fo with GMT as the date and GMT functions are both very useful

Goin2drt · 22 October 2020, 09:06 PM

Gmt

1William · 22 October 2020, 09:07 PM

I have owned both and traded the SS Daytona-C for a WG Daytona. I would ask where you are getting the watches from and I will assume the Grey Market. Both are hot and the market value is high on both. It comes down to personal preference and money. I would go with the Pepsi and the colors are great and the Jubilee bracelet is very comfortable. Let us know what you decide.

brandrea · 22 October 2020, 09:12 PM

It’s hard to argue against the BLRO. It will wear a lot differently than you sub because of the jubilee. Add to that, a splash of colour, 24 hour hand and rotating bezel for tracking multiple time zones and a date function which is essential for international travel IMO.

But .... if you follow your passion it’s the Daytona.

Both is the answer

padi56 · 22 October 2020, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelbyeric

Hi everyone ! This is my first post and I need help deciding between a GMT Pepsi on jubilee or the black ceramic Daytona ...

I travel many times a year but I’m also a car enthusiast which makes the decision hard. Do I go with the Pepsi for its gmt function or do I go with the Daytona for its correlation to racing.. touch decisions

My current collection is a new submariner date black dial and omega aquaterra black dial.

I appreciate any replies

Simple answer which one do you want only you can choose then buy it.

Fin3908 · 22 October 2020, 09:32 PM

I would say if you’re traveling, Daytona all the way. The Daytona is going to be much more comfortable on your wrist for an extended amount times.
I would add Pepsi later.

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beshannon · 22 October 2020, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelbyeric

Hi everyone ! This is my first post and I need help deciding between a GMT Pepsi on jubilee or the black ceramic Daytona ...

I travel many times a year but I’m also a car enthusiast which makes the decision hard. Do I go with the Pepsi for its gmt function or do I go with the Daytona for its correlation to racing.. touch decisions

My current collection is a new submariner date black dial and omega aquaterra black dial.

I appreciate any replies

Which complication do you want more?

mykii · 22 October 2020, 10:15 PM

Pepsi.

sgwatchguy · 22 October 2020, 10:29 PM

Answer to such questions is always... always... the same....

.

Both.

samson66 · 22 October 2020, 10:50 PM

Go with the GMT for the date function. Other than the time, the date is the most important feature a watch provides IMO. You can also use the rotating bezel as a timer

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RazorD · 22 October 2020, 10:54 PM

For me, the Daytona wins out (won out, actually). I hope to own both eventually but if I could only get one it would be the black dial Daytona for sure.

RazorD · 22 October 2020, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Answer to such questions is always... always... the same....

.

Both.

True

Avs Fan · 22 October 2020, 10:59 PM

Pepsi

Benzsiam · 22 October 2020, 10:59 PM

Both of them are excellence timepieces, which one you can get at msrp first, just take that one.

Get the other one later too.

Stan Cooper · 22 October 2020, 11:17 PM

You can't go wrong with either, but I like the date and two time zone features of the GMT more than the chronograph feature of the Daytona. I have to admit, though, the Daytona is visually very attractive.

Grnvette65 · 22 October 2020, 11:32 PM

Disregarding the complications, I would suggest the Daytona. Even though they are similar in size I find the Daytona to be more comfortable but clearly it will depend on the way your wrist is shaped.

Spoonage · 22 October 2020, 11:35 PM

Having a BLNR and a White DaytonaC I would keep the BLNR over the Daytona any day if the week. Far more functional and I am on multiple project teams that are global. I used to travel almost 40% pre-Covid so the multi timezones were helpful.

chinaski · 22 October 2020, 11:37 PM

GMT

I don't find the modern Daytona very practical as a Chronograph due to legibility. If you want a legible Chronograph, buy a Speedmaster.

IMO of course.

ArtNouveau · 22 October 2020, 11:47 PM

I guess I'd say both.
BTW, where are you sourcing these?

MattyL147 · 22 October 2020, 11:51 PM

Is this an AD purchase or a grey purchase? Depending on the answer would depend on what I would buy.

22 October 2020, 03:29 PM	#1
Shelbyeric "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: California Posts: 2	HELP! Rolex GMT or Daytona? Hi everyone ! This is my first post and I need help deciding between a GMT Pepsi on jubilee or the black ceramic Daytona ... I travel many times a year but I’m also a car enthusiast which makes the decision hard. Do I go with the Pepsi for its gmt function or do I go with the Daytona for its correlation to racing.. touch decisions My current collection is a new submariner date black dial and omega aquaterra black dial. I appreciate any replies

22 October 2020, 04:46 PM	#5
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,568	You were given two wrists for a reason. __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

22 October 2020, 05:28 PM	#8
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	If you have a Sub, go for the Daytona. PS: I used to be in aviation and travel all over the world. I thought a GMT function (I used to have an E2) would be great to have....but after a while it became a hassle to keep on setting the local time. I travelled weekly, always on another continent. In the end, I kept it on UTC (we say zulu) and my base time and never changed it anymore. __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

22 October 2020, 08:10 PM	#9
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22 October 2020, 10:15 PM	#18
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP + PP + Rolex Posts: 1,775	Pepsi. __________________

22 October 2020, 03:38 PM	#2
365DAS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: RD Location: UK Posts: 629	It comes down to functionality really...personally I find the GMT function more useful than the Chrono and the date also helps! But from a form factor, I think the Pepsi on a jubilee will suit your current line up... ...then go and pull the trigger on the Daytona too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 October 2020, 03:54 PM	#3
Watchlover4789 Banned Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 103	I would say both fits and look very differently on wrist, if based on picture I would have choose gmt look. But mannnn I tried the Daytona on my wrist one day and if u ask me to choose again I would say Daytona. Hahaha so maybe u should try it on and see which “feel” u have the most

22 October 2020, 03:55 PM	#4
Setarip "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Margaritaville Watch: Rolex Posts: 625	Suggest picking up the Daytona first if you’re able...then add the GMT. The GMT is definitely my go-to for travel. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 October 2020, 04:55 PM	#6
coucher Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 244	The black ceramic Daytona would be my pick. Not sure you’ll have any reason to wanna regret the purchase

22 October 2020, 05:27 PM	#7
Speedfreek28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 211	Can get both! In all honestly, since you’re a car guy, the Daytona. I mean you can always check your phone to see the date and time of different places lol

22 October 2020, 08:56 PM	#10
Greg.A "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Hillside Posts: 312	You will never go wrong with either. But Pepsi BLRO for me

22 October 2020, 09:00 PM	#11
Rollied 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 807	If you’re a traveling man, I’d say fo with GMT as the date and GMT functions are both very useful

22 October 2020, 09:06 PM	#12
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Gmt

22 October 2020, 09:12 PM	#14
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,703	It’s hard to argue against the BLRO. It will wear a lot differently than you sub because of the jubilee. Add to that, a splash of colour, 24 hour hand and rotating bezel for tracking multiple time zones and a date function which is essential for international travel IMO. But .... if you follow your passion it’s the Daytona. Both is the answer

22 October 2020, 09:32 PM	#16
Fin3908 Banned Scammer Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Fin Location: Georgia Watch: GMT, JC, SD4k,Dj Posts: 279	I would say if you’re traveling, Daytona all the way. The Daytona is going to be much more comfortable on your wrist for an extended amount times. I would add Pepsi later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 October 2020, 10:29 PM	#19
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Answer to such questions is always... always... the same.... . Both. __________________

22 October 2020, 10:50 PM	#20
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906	Go with the GMT for the date function. Other than the time, the date is the most important feature a watch provides IMO. You can also use the rotating bezel as a timer Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

22 October 2020, 10:54 PM	#21
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	For me, the Daytona wins out (won out, actually). I hope to own both eventually but if I could only get one it would be the black dial Daytona for sure.

22 October 2020, 10:59 PM	#23
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,386	Pepsi

22 October 2020, 10:59 PM	#24
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	Both of them are excellence timepieces, which one you can get at msrp first, just take that one. Get the other one later too. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996", Seiko: SRPA21,

22 October 2020, 11:17 PM	#25
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,710	You can't go wrong with either, but I like the date and two time zone features of the GMT more than the chronograph feature of the Daytona. I have to admit, though, the Daytona is visually very attractive. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

22 October 2020, 11:32 PM	#26
Grnvette65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 410	Disregarding the complications, I would suggest the Daytona. Even though they are similar in size I find the Daytona to be more comfortable but clearly it will depend on the way your wrist is shaped.

22 October 2020, 11:35 PM	#27
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	Having a BLNR and a White DaytonaC I would keep the BLNR over the Daytona any day if the week. Far more functional and I am on multiple project teams that are global. I used to travel almost 40% pre-Covid so the multi timezones were helpful.

22 October 2020, 11:37 PM	#28
chinaski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Los Angeles Watch: SpeedyProExplorer1 Posts: 418	GMT I don't find the modern Daytona very practical as a Chronograph due to legibility. If you want a legible Chronograph, buy a Speedmaster. IMO of course.

22 October 2020, 11:51 PM	#30
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,174	Is this an AD purchase or a grey purchase? Depending on the answer would depend on what I would buy.

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