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Old 3 August 2020, 11:23 PM   #31
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Can barely read the chrono subdials on the Daytona, so it would have to be the YM42 even if I'm not a fan of the matte ceramic bezel not the black dial in the YM, but I could give it a shot.

Ideadlly, I'd like the Daytona with a 42mm case or the YM42 with a precious metal bezel and nicer dial as it should be.
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Old 3 August 2020, 11:26 PM   #32
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The YM is going to seem huge compared to the Daytona FWIW.

I tired on the YM at it’s release and liked it well enough ... although the plots seemed larger than most and I wasn’t too sure about how I felt about that ...
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Old 4 August 2020, 12:15 AM   #33
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OF Daytona for me

I wanted stealth

But the YG with black sub dials is an absolute stunner as is the RG choc

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Old 4 August 2020, 12:36 AM   #34
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If there ever was a "No-Brainer", this is it........I mean, a Yachtmaster.......why??? Its a nice watch but compared to the iconic history and status of a Daytona, you shouldn't even have to ask the question.
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Old 4 August 2020, 03:33 AM   #35
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I'm pretty surprised at the responses I have to say. Daytona seems to be a favorite. Daytona it is!!!!!

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Old 4 August 2020, 04:41 AM   #36
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It would be a hard choice if my wrist was larger. As it is I'd personally go for the Daytona.
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Old 4 August 2020, 05:09 AM   #37
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If there ever was a "No-Brainer", this is it........I mean, a Yachtmaster.......why??? Its a nice watch but compared to the iconic history and status of a Daytona, you shouldn't even have to ask the question.
So why is this choice a ‘no brainer’? I’ve had both, and prefer the Yachtmaster. I think it’s a nicer watch, if only because it’s far easier to tell the time.
As for ‘status’......who cares.
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Old 4 August 2020, 08:14 AM   #38
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So why is this choice a ‘no brainer’? I’ve had both, and prefer the Yachtmaster. I think it’s a nicer watch, if only because it’s far easier to tell the time.
As for ‘status’......who cares.
Good for you I noticed you intentionally ignored the comment about the "iconic history" of the Daytona........you merely commented on the status comment as that is what claim you don't care about. BTW, when I said "iconic status" I wasn't referring to the "status" it gives the person wearing it.......I was referring to the Daytona's "status" in terms of great timepieces.

If you like a watch that will lose half its value, has no real history and most wonder why its even in the lineup, go for it At least you'll have a "nicer" watch.
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Old 4 August 2020, 08:20 AM   #39
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Tuff one: if you have a SS Daytona C I would go with WG YM, then the WG Daytona. If not the WG Daytona it’s a stunner!


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Old 4 August 2020, 06:25 PM   #40
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Another Daytona vote
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Old 4 August 2020, 06:51 PM   #41
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Good for you I noticed you intentionally ignored the comment about the "iconic history" of the Daytona........you merely commented on the status comment as that is what claim you don't care about. BTW, when I said "iconic status" I wasn't referring to the "status" it gives the person wearing it.......I was referring to the Daytona's "status" in terms of great timepieces.

If you like a watch that will lose half its value, has no real history and most wonder why its even in the lineup, go for it At least you'll have a "nicer" watch.
I’ve had both thanks, I speak from experience of owning and wearing them. That’s how you learn and that’s what I based my suggestion on. My most recent Daytona was a 116509, white gold with blue dial. Very beautiful, but with the usual readability issues. The Yachtmaster is easier to read and easier to wear. That’s what interests me, the feeling on the wrist.
If I hadn’t had actual experience, I would not have commented. That’s what the op was presumably asking for....
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Old 4 August 2020, 06:57 PM   #42
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Get both.
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Old 5 August 2020, 12:30 AM   #43
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I would go Daytona, but would probably trade in/sell the steel one you have so as not to overbalance the collection.
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Old 25 September 2020, 11:20 AM   #44
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Update! Thanks guys for helping me decide. Here's the final decision.

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Old 26 September 2020, 08:53 PM   #45
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Update! Thanks guys for helping me decide. Here's the final decision.
Oh man, huge congratulations! Lovely watch, very well done.

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Old 26 September 2020, 09:11 PM   #46
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Having owned the Daytona and tried on the ym numerous times. The Daytona is so so much more of a watch.
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Old 26 September 2020, 09:21 PM   #47
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Smashing!!! It looks great to me and on you!!! Congratulations!!! Also thanks for bringing the thread to completion!!!
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Old 26 September 2020, 09:26 PM   #48
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Great decision!! Looks fantastic, one hell of a watch

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Old 26 September 2020, 09:44 PM   #49
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Hopelessly subjective of course. But I’ve owned the 116509 Daytona (with gold bracelet) and now wear a Yachtmaster 42. My feeling is that the Daytona fits naturally with a metal bracelet. Less so with the Oysterflex which looks like a watch that could slide out of fashion. I believe the bracelet model will endure rather better.
The Yachtmaster is designed in such a way that the matt black strap suits the look of the watch. It ‘fits’ in a way the Daytona/Oysterflex doesn’t. Put simply, the 42mm is a better looking watch. That’s just my view, but I backed it with my own purchase. Still feels right. To me.
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Old 26 September 2020, 09:48 PM   #50
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Hopelessly subjective of course. But I’ve owned the 116509 Daytona (with gold bracelet) and now wear a Yachtmaster 42. My feeling is that the Daytona fits naturally with a metal bracelet. Less so with the Oysterflex which looks like a watch that could slide out of fashion. I believe the bracelet model will endure rather better.
The Yachtmaster is designed in such a way that the matt black strap suits the look of the watch. It ‘fits’ in a way the Daytona/Oysterflex doesn’t. Put simply, the 42mm is a better looking watch. That’s just my view, but I backed it with my own purchase. Still feels right.
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Old 26 September 2020, 09:55 PM   #51
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Old 26 September 2020, 10:53 PM   #52
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Awesome, good choice.
Personally I like both, although I bought the YM first and I'm still waiting for the Daytona on a wish list, but whichever way around they're both great watches.

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Old 26 September 2020, 11:03 PM   #53
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Old 26 September 2020, 11:04 PM   #54
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The only right decision (for me).... :)

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Old 27 September 2020, 01:28 AM   #55
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The only right decision (for me).... :)

Did you go gray or AD?
Called my AD and he got me one.

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Old 27 September 2020, 02:29 AM   #56
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Old 27 September 2020, 02:33 AM   #57
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YM 42mm! Unless you have thin girly wrists.

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