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26 January 2021, 10:43 AM | #1 |
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Poll: Daytona vs Daytona
Thinking to add a Daytona to my collection, found these two that I’m interested from a local jewelry shop.
Base on the market this both are almost the same price, - YG Daytona is no paper but full links and year 2000 and unpolished asking 28K - SS Black Ceramic Daytona (New) box and paper full sets/links asking 27K Which one do u prefer? Current collection - Hulk - WG GMT Meteorite and TT Rootbeer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
26 January 2021, 10:50 AM | #2 |
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Based on the newer collection you have.
Forget about the metal vs. metal difference or value vs. value difference. I say the SS fits your collection more. Your collection has the "newer" stainless vibe. Watches that you have owned from scratch... while that particular PM piece doesn't really reflect that and it would bug me personally from an OCD standpoint (average condition and missing the set) haha. I also don't think you would wear it as much as the SS. |
26 January 2021, 11:12 AM | #3 |
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For the same price, I would pick PM Daytona.
Or you can add some more money to acquire a brand new PM Daytona. Wait time for some PM Daytona should not be too long. Good luck my friend!
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26 January 2021, 11:15 AM | #4 |
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I would say YG but since I own the Black ceramic Daytona, which is sexy, stealthy my answer is the SS.
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26 January 2021, 11:17 AM | #5 |
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I would prefer the SS one over the yg, but only for MSRP.
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26 January 2021, 11:19 AM | #6 |
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I would take the YG Daytona.
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26 January 2021, 11:22 AM | #7 |
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If I were in your shoes I’d add a little bit more funds and pick up a cleaner YG example. Full set, slightly newer.
In reality, buying this example and sending it for an immediate service could be a great approach too. Either way, PM wins here! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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If you’re going to be spending that much, I would get a new YG Daytona.
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26 January 2021, 12:05 PM | #9 |
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Definitely go with the gold! But like mentioned before, I’d go newer at that price point.
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26 January 2021, 12:08 PM | #10 |
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Black steel
But not the one you’re looking at... price too high. Or a white gold option for wider choice of dials.
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26 January 2021, 12:13 PM | #11 |
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YG Daytona at 28k sounds good but no paper is a no go for me
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26 January 2021, 12:16 PM | #12 |
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Based on those pix I would pass on both.
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26 January 2021, 12:22 PM | #13 |
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Pass on both too.
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26 January 2021, 12:46 PM | #14 |
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I would try to find a YG daytona with the black dial and gold subdials configuration
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26 January 2021, 01:04 PM | #15 |
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As someone who owns one of each, I would never walk past that YG Daytona to get the SS. I do agree it would be better to get a cleaner or newer example of the YG watch for the money this costs unless your prepared to have it serviced and lightly cleaned and polished. Also I would not trade this watch for the black dial version even though I really like that configuration. I think this version is exquisite... Bought mine in 2000, I could not tell you where the box and papers are. I guess that’s important to people who buy and sell these things. For me, this watch is a grail and will move from me to my sons when I’m gone, hopefully later than sooner...
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26 January 2021, 01:12 PM | #16 |
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That YG Daytona is my grail Daytona. I love the matte champagne dial with black recorders. A modern expression of the Paul Newman Limoncello.
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26 January 2021, 01:19 PM | #17 |
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For almost the same price I’ll choose the YG Daytona & have it serviced to get paper docs.
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26 January 2021, 01:34 PM | #18 |
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Man, I have the stainless, but dang that YG is sweet.
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26 January 2021, 02:17 PM | #19 |
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The black ceramic is a beaut. Love it. Have one. Gets more wear time than any of my watches. Yellow gold is too ....well it's just trying too hard IMO.
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26 January 2021, 02:35 PM | #20 |
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Daytonas look great in gold imho.
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26 January 2021, 03:19 PM | #21 |
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YG for sure
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26 January 2021, 11:35 PM | #23 |
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The first YG dayotana has seen a light polish in the past.....they are lying with the unpolished statement.....
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26 January 2021, 11:39 PM | #24 |
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116500ln
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26 January 2021, 11:43 PM | #25 |
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I’d pass on both. You’ve got a very nice collection right now.
As nice as the SS Daytona is, it’s too rich for my blood.
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26 January 2021, 11:53 PM | #26 |
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YG
Without hesitation. Beautiful piece |
26 January 2021, 11:59 PM | #27 |
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27 January 2021, 12:02 AM | #28 |
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I think light polish is very generous
The bezel looks like it’s had some restoration over time. The indices look fairly flat and for some reason the bezel lip appears more rounded than you would expect. A pic of the clasp and crown on it might shed some light into how much polishing has happened. A fairly flat 5 point crown would be my guess. Nice condition considering age. There are better. |
27 January 2021, 12:38 AM | #29 |
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YG all day long, you already have SS covered with Hulk.
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27 January 2021, 01:02 AM | #30 |
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Interesting times. A gold Daytona for the same money as the steel version.
Here's my thoughts. Take a breath and figure out what Daytona you want/need to round out an already impressive collection. Then, go find the best example of that watch that fits in your budget. Good luck, |
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