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T01 · 26 March 2019, 02:14 AM

Owning both, I'd go for the Daytona all day long.

SS Oyster · 26 March 2019, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Swashplate

Daytona, The GMT is only in the ball park from a price perspective due to market conditions.

Disagree - Pepsi is fare superior in terms of legibility, dual time zone complication, and lower price.

I cannot think if a two reasons for the Daytona. The one reason I CAN think is the chrono (if you need it), but no one uses that function.

My principle disagreement with your statement though is because while yes, the GMT is $7k markup in terms of current market value over retail, but the Daytona has a similar markup. Flipping either piece will gain you around $7k, so why did you say “only due to market conditions” when both have the same exact markup?

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SS Oyster · 26 March 2019, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by T01

Owning both, I'd go for the Daytona all day long.

How’s your eyesight? When you get to reading glass age, then tell us which one you would prefer.

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Brny11 · 26 March 2019, 02:22 AM

Not even a debate as far as I am concerned. I’ll take 3-4 daytona variations in a row before I’d consider a modern GMT. 5 dig GMTs are a different story. To each their own.

vega234 · 26 March 2019, 02:37 AM

Only Daytona

ekovalsky · 26 March 2019, 02:40 AM

Caught in awe. I'd say both

snowblaze · 26 March 2019, 02:44 AM

I would pick Daytona!

Solo118 · 26 March 2019, 02:52 AM

Daytona. For me it would not even take more than a few seconds to decide.

F83 · 26 March 2019, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedpete

What’s happening ladies and gents!

Let me hear your thoughts. You get to choose one: Pepsi Gmt or the 116500 Daytona.

Can’t wait to hear your take! Have a great weekend.

Well if you're looking to pay retail - the answer is simple. You go for the one you are able to get. I was able to get a Pepsi at retail (and a Hulk for that matter). I've done a lot of business with my ADs and they treat me well. That said - I've not yet been able to pull off a steel Daytona.

sensui · 26 March 2019, 06:45 AM

Have both. Daytona by a mile.

GMT Aviator · 26 March 2019, 07:36 AM

Any GMT over a Daytona all day long. Easier to tell the time, multiple time zones and it shows the date. It’s a no brainer.

Fedpete · 26 March 2019, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Any GMT over a Daytona all day long. Easier to tell the time, multiple time zones and it shows the date. It’s a no brainer.

It seems like legibility is a genuine issue with the Daytona from a lot of these replies.

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japenney · 26 March 2019, 11:48 AM

Daytona and a blnr because I like the blue black more anyway. Easy.

Zen77 · 3 May 2019, 07:40 AM

daytona is the king of steel

JPS · 3 May 2019, 07:45 AM

The Daytona is in a class of its own

One Ping Only · 3 May 2019, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Any GMT over a Daytona all day long. Easier to tell the time, multiple time zones and it shows the date. It’s a no brainer.

With your screen name you couldn’t pick anything else!

But I agree

Number3 · 3 May 2019, 07:47 AM

GMT all the way. Daytona has just never done it for me.

Ruohide · 4 May 2019, 04:56 PM

GMT pepsi

Spoonage · 4 May 2019, 05:09 PM

BLRO if I had to choose... And this coming from someone that has a white DaytonaC and BLNR. While I like my DaytonaC, the GMT is far more "useable" for me. I use the Multi-timezone function all the time. I rarely use the chrono on the Daytona and 1/2 the times I time the most random things.

Rashid.bk · 4 May 2019, 09:42 PM

Solely on the basis of necessity, I chose the BLRO. Plus it's a bit more interesting.

steve k · 5 May 2019, 07:04 PM

Daytona C

Leewae91 · 5 May 2019, 07:06 PM

BLRO no doubt

Grandcrew · 5 May 2019, 07:19 PM

I’ve never cared for the aesthetic of sub dials. While a chrono function is cute, I don’t see any real world applications. Plus, I never know the date, so...

tkdgod · 5 May 2019, 07:30 PM

Daytona

SS Oyster · 5 May 2019, 09:51 PM

If you want to be able to read the time, get the GMT. If you want everyone to drool, and not be able to read the time (least legible dial in Rolex lineup), get the Daytona.

That said, I have the BLRO, and still want a Daytona white dial 500

My actual preference outside if this group is the D-Blue. More legible with arguably the best dial in the lineup!

Here they are together:

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Peterandwatches · 6 May 2019, 12:17 AM

GMT. I can always add a Speedy or El Primero down the line.

If I go Daytona, the remaining GMT options aren’t as attractive to me.

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Kliminator · 6 May 2019, 12:26 AM

BLRO

carolina23 · 6 May 2019, 08:38 PM

I too own both, Daytona -C is iconic and would be more choice...

Sublovin · 6 May 2019, 09:07 PM

Daytona

hagin · 6 May 2019, 10:48 PM

DayC without a microsecond of hesitation.

26 March 2019, 11:48 AM	#133
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Daytona and a blnr because I like the blue black more anyway. Easy. __________________ Follow me on Instagram to see my watch journey @Japenney

3 May 2019, 07:40 AM	#134
Zen77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: In the moon Posts: 85	daytona is the king of steel __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500 LN Black Rolex Datejust II 116334 Azzurro Blue Rolex GMT master II 16710 Audemars Piguet Diver 15710ST Audemars Piguet 26170ST "Panda"

5 May 2019, 09:51 PM	#145
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	You can only have one: Pepsi GMT vs DayC If you want to be able to read the time, get the GMT. If you want everyone to drool, and not be able to read the time (least legible dial in Rolex lineup), get the Daytona. That said, I have the BLRO, and still want a Daytona white dial 500 My actual preference outside if this group is the D-Blue. More legible with arguably the best dial in the lineup! Here they are together: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 May 2019, 09:07 PM	#149
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	Daytona __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

26 March 2019, 02:14 AM	#121
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Owning both, I'd go for the Daytona all day long.

26 March 2019, 02:22 AM	#124
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,456	Not even a debate as far as I am concerned. I’ll take 3-4 daytona variations in a row before I’d consider a modern GMT. 5 dig GMTs are a different story. To each their own.

26 March 2019, 02:37 AM	#125
vega234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 16	Only Daytona

26 March 2019, 02:40 AM	#126
ekovalsky "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Gerry Location: Arizona Posts: 15	Caught in awe. I'd say both

26 March 2019, 02:44 AM	#127
snowblaze "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 75	I would pick Daytona!

26 March 2019, 02:52 AM	#128
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	Daytona. For me it would not even take more than a few seconds to decide.

26 March 2019, 06:45 AM	#130
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Have both. Daytona by a mile.

26 March 2019, 07:36 AM	#131
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	Any GMT over a Daytona all day long. Easier to tell the time, multiple time zones and it shows the date. It’s a no brainer.

3 May 2019, 07:45 AM	#135
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,359	The Daytona is in a class of its own

3 May 2019, 07:47 AM	#137
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,797	GMT all the way. Daytona has just never done it for me.

4 May 2019, 04:56 PM	#138
Ruohide "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 25	GMT pepsi

4 May 2019, 05:09 PM	#139
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	BLRO if I had to choose... And this coming from someone that has a white DaytonaC and BLNR. While I like my DaytonaC, the GMT is far more "useable" for me. I use the Multi-timezone function all the time. I rarely use the chrono on the Daytona and 1/2 the times I time the most random things.

4 May 2019, 09:42 PM	#140
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Solely on the basis of necessity, I chose the BLRO. Plus it's a bit more interesting.

5 May 2019, 07:04 PM	#141
steve k "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Orange County, CA Watch: 116515LN OF Posts: 75	Daytona C

5 May 2019, 07:06 PM	#142
Leewae91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: YW Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 26	BLRO no doubt

5 May 2019, 07:19 PM	#143
Grandcrew Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: In Da States! Posts: 129	I’ve never cared for the aesthetic of sub dials. While a chrono function is cute, I don’t see any real world applications. Plus, I never know the date, so...

5 May 2019, 07:30 PM	#144
tkdgod "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: usa Posts: 317	Daytona

6 May 2019, 12:17 AM	#146
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	GMT. I can always add a Speedy or El Primero down the line. If I go Daytona, the remaining GMT options aren’t as attractive to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 May 2019, 12:26 AM	#147
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,349	BLRO

6 May 2019, 08:38 PM	#148
carolina23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Watch: Daytona Ceramic WH Posts: 111	I too own both, Daytona -C is iconic and would be more choice...

6 May 2019, 10:48 PM	#150
hagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 49	DayC without a microsecond of hesitation.

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