1 Daytona, 1 GMT, 1 Sub

[myk7000]

Hey guys, I’m considering getting a GMT to add to my current Sub and Daytona. But in thinking about it, I got really curious on peoples’ preferences on these three models. So here’s my question:

If you could have a 3 part collection consisting of one Daytona, one GMT, and one Submariner, which models would you get? All newest models? All vintage models? A mixture?

114060, 16710, 16520 white? Or maybe 116610LV, 116710BLNR, 116500 white? Or possibly 14060M, 126710BLRO, 116520 black? Hopefully you get my point...

Curious to hear your guys’ thoughts!

Oh, and anyone who actually has these three, photos always welcome.

[MTdweller]

I currently have a 116618LB and 116500LN (white). I used to have a 116710BLNR but would pick the latest version on jubilee or 126710BLRO.

When I used to own the BLNR and 6-digit bluesy, I found they were a little too similar for my liking (case shape, oyster bracelet, dial size) and opted for more variety.

[Ihatecheese]

I think GMT and Sub look v similar if you buy the same gen case model. Just an extra hand and a diff bezel out the parts bin with some polishing! Maybe mix up with diff brand or model?

[pearson1995]

It’s sort of cheating... but I’m aiming towards
116500 white, BLNR oyster and Tudor BB58

As others have said the GMT oyster and sub are similar, having said that imo GMT oyster > than the rest.

[daOnlyBG]

My beef with the 116500 (and, tbh, with most modern Daytonas) is all that print on the dial, when knowing full well that other Daytonas exist (consider the older ones from the 60s/70s).

The classic Daytona is a Paul Newman. Sign me up for a 6241, if I was ever fortunate to get the money.

GMT, has to be the 126710BLRO. The updates are thoughtful and utilitarian from previous 4-digit and 5-digit ones.

Submariner... tough one. Maybe something in the middle between the expensive vintage and robust modern. How about a 1680, red print?


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[Onikage]

16710 is the ultimate GMT. 16610LV is the ultimate Sub. White dial Daytona ices that cake very nicely I'd say.

[Batmannr1]

I have a 116710BLNR, 116520 white and a SD43. I flipped my 116610LN because I liked my 126600 more and did not wear the sub. It is true the sub and GMT are much alike also the SD is an XL version of the sub.
Back to your question. My favourite line up would be all modern pieces.
A no date SubC, 126710 BLRO and a 116500 LN white.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by myk7000

Hey guys, I’m considering getting a GMT to add to my current Sub and Daytona. But in thinking about it, I got really curious on peoples’ preferences on these three models. So here’s my question:

If you could have a 3 part collection consisting of one Daytona, one GMT, and one Submariner, which models would you get? All newest models? All vintage models? A mixture?

114060, 16710, 16520 white? Or maybe 116610LV, 116710BLNR, 116500 white? Or possibly 14060M, 126710BLRO, 116520 black? Hopefully you get my point...

Curious to hear your guys’ thoughts!

Oh, and anyone who actually has these three, photos always welcome.

Consider a 16570 (or newer larger ExpII) instead of the GMT to increase the variety of appearance. Subs and GMTs look a lot alike.

[Rori]

The trio you’re choosing is really awesome . I like new models but if I have to pick a vintage I would consider the GMT.

[Jack T]

When I read the title of this post I thought “what would George Thorgood wear?”

[AntoMeRolexPassion]

Originally Posted by myk7000

If you could have a 3 part collection consisting of one Daytona, one GMT, and one Submariner, which models would you get? All newest models? All vintage models? A mixture?

No mixture in my opinion.

- 1 choice: a very vintage solution with Gmt 1675, Submariner 5513 and a manual Daytona

- 2 choice: a 16700/16710 (i prefer 16700) as Gmt, Sub 14060M o 16610LV and Daytona 16520

- 3 choice: new deal solution with 126710BLRO, 116610LV and Daytona 116500LN

Alternatively on all three examples, Sea Dweller 1665 or 16600 for 1 and 2, Deepsea 126660 for case 3 in sostitution of Submariner

[Reesy]

Originally Posted by myk7000

Hey guys, I’m considering getting a GMT to add to my current Sub and Daytona. But in thinking about it, I got really curious on peoples’ preferences on these three models. So here’s my question:

If you could have a 3 part collection consisting of one Daytona, one GMT, and one Submariner, which models would you get? All newest models? All vintage models? A mixture?

114060, 16710, 16520 white? Or maybe 116610LV, 116710BLNR, 116500 white? Or possibly 14060M, 126710BLRO, 116520 black? Hopefully you get my point...

Curious to hear your guys’ thoughts!

Oh, and anyone who actually has these three, photos always welcome.

I am in the same position, I have the date sub and the white Daytona but thinking of adding the 126710blro as I think that would be the perfect 3 watches for me and the Pepsi on jubilee has enough differences to be very different to the sub. I had a Batman on oyster at the same time as my sub but felt these were to similar. I also have a ym 116622 but don’t wear it very much:


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[Stevec14]

I would go 16710, 116610lv and 116500 white dial.

[1William]

A white dial Daytona-C, a Hulk and either the Pepsi-C or Batman on the Jubilee bracelet. Three very unique and distinctive watches. Mixing colors and bracelets. These watches could work for a daily mix.

[dricig]

16710
16600
79280 Tudor Panda Chrono

[ap1]

Hulk
Pepsi
D5 White

All modern

[brandrea]

I’d go:

SubC - no date required on my diver.
DaytonaC white - more legible dial and a pop of color
Blro - jubilee bracelet sets it apart and red blue bezel is the way Wilsdorf intended.

[brucethemanlee]

These are my three:
Daytona 116500 white
Sea Dweller 116600 SD4K
GMT II 126710 BLRO Pepsi




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[watchwatcher]

Sub-C
BLRO
WG Daytona on Oyster flex

Three completely different bracelets, looks, and feel. My two cents,

[GolfJunkie]

SS would be:
116500 white
116610 lv
116710 blnr

PM would be:
116508 green dial
116619 lb
116719 blro

[cdubg21]

Have: 116500LN black dial
Have: 116610LV Hulk
Seeking: 126710 either BLNR or BLRO

At times have also thought about adding a 116610LN but I have the Hulk already and the Daytona checks the box for a where anytime/anywhere black dial watch

[Mihislau]

My sea-air-land:
114060
126710 BLRO
116500 White

In PM and without budget limitations:
Smurf
Meteorite
Rainbow

[904VT]

My trio choice: 116610LN, 116520-white, 126715CHNR

[envuks]

I current have a 116500 and 116718. Been thinking about adding a 116610lv to complete a land, sea, air collection. I feel like that would be a perfect trio. So far I’ve shown restraint

[chloebear]

Cool thread. I’m hoping to add a white dial Daytona to these two this year. While not exactly what you asked, I will occasionally swap my Explorer II with my brother’s 114060.


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[chloebear]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d go:

SubC - no date required on my diver.
DaytonaC white - more legible dial and a pop of color
Blro - jubilee bracelet sets it apart and red blue bezel is the way Wilsdorf intended.

Had I read the full thread, I would have just basically agreed with you Brian! Good choices.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by chloebear

Had I read the full thread, I would have just basically agreed with you Brian! Good choices.

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[Santiago32]

Batman on oyster
Panda
Hulk


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[Big Green]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

These are my three:
Daytona 116500 white
Sea Dweller 116600 SD4K
GMT II 126710 BLRO Pepsi




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This. I would do the 116600 over the sub, and personally prefer the BLNR on Oyster but I can see the wish to diversify with a jubilee.

So, 116500LN white, 116710BLNR, and 116600 would be my pick.

[Roli4life]

The land, air, and sea collection is a great way to go.
Its really all anyone would need. I chose...
Hulk, but think the SD43 would be more diverse.
D-500 White
Batman