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Mrhenish · 30 May 2023, 01:18 AM

Hi everyone,
Wanted to get thoughts on the WG Daytona (116509) or the WG Meteorite GMT. Thoughts on one over the other? I use the chrono function almost daily but really like my Pepsi. For reference I have a 116500 white, a new Pepsi, a YG Daytona on OF with meteorite, explorer 2 (with the red hand), and a couple of pateks (5146g and 5905P). Appreciate thoughts.

Rolex1982 · 30 May 2023, 01:44 AM

Why add any of those 2? You already have multiple daytonas and a pepsi. And that is coming from someone who has the GMT meteorite. And it’s a beautifull dail. But since you already have a meteorite, you know that.

Tanuki · 30 May 2023, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex1982

Why add any of those 2? You already have multiple daytonas and a pepsi. And that is coming from someone who has the GMT meteorite. And it’s a beautifull dail. But since you already have a meteorite, you know that.

I agree. I love the WG daytona but you already have a 116500 and a meteorite Daytona which is the ultimate. Maybe a platinum Daytona or an AP chrono.

Eric-London · 30 May 2023, 02:32 AM

For what it's worth I have the rose gold meteorite daytona and the white gold meteorite GMT. This combo works for me :)

jb335 · 30 May 2023, 02:39 AM

I’d go WG Daytona, personally. The Daytona fits me better than a GMT,

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APhound · 30 May 2023, 04:04 AM

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WatchTimes · 30 May 2023, 04:08 AM

LOVE the Pepsi meteorite GMT
Never loved any Daytona.
Sorry

MichelleP · 30 May 2023, 04:10 AM

GMT Meteorite is the one to go for IMO
Oh and I have the BLRO steel and Meteorite.

skipstar · 30 May 2023, 04:12 AM

GMT Meteorite is my grail and I am patiently waiting for it so I guess you have my answer.

Roddypeepa · 30 May 2023, 04:28 AM

The meteorite is a fantastic unicorn. But objectively as a watch it is way less legible. Great for flexing but for actual reading the time I’m not convinced.

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Rolex1982 · 30 May 2023, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

The meteorite is a fantastic unicorn. But objectively as a watch it is way less legible. Great for flexing but for actual reading the time I’m not convinced.

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Since when are watches judged objectively?

BogdanS · 30 May 2023, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

The meteorite is a fantastic unicorn. But objectively as a watch it is way less legible. Great for flexing but for actual reading the time I’m not convinced.

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True. After more than one year, I am still not not very fond of it.

Much preffer the steel jubilee Pepsi or a soon to have YG sub, RG GMT or YG DD40.

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HL65 · 30 May 2023, 05:48 AM

Love the WG GMT Meteorite! One of my favorites.

Saoirse32 · 30 May 2023, 06:16 AM

GMT for sure out of those choices.

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JSolution · 30 May 2023, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BogdanS

True. After more than one year, I am still not not very fond of it.

Much preffer the steel jubilee Pepsi or a soon to have YG sub, RG GMT or YG DD40.

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Wow this has grown

TNT009 · 30 May 2023, 07:24 AM

GMT all day!

EvelynWaugh · 30 May 2023, 09:29 AM

[QUOTE=Eric-London;12790666]For what it's worth I have the rose gold meteorite daytona and the white gold meteorite GMT. This combo works for me :)

I'm not sure if it even exists but is that MK1 bezel GMT with brighter blue and red or just how the picture was taken?

Mrhenish · 30 May 2023, 10:13 AM

Thanks all for the pictures and advice. Eric’s watches and Arbees’s watches look amazing. Ken’s word also carries a lot of weight with me given his epic collection. The AP counsel is good because I haven’t ventured into AP—the nearest dealer is probably 5 hours from me—but I really like the RO chronos. I am going to look into those—thanks Tanuki. I turned down the platinum Daytona because I have a platinum PP chrono so made some ridiculous argument to myself that I don’t need two platinum chronos. Decisions, decisions…
Thanks for the continued thoughts and ideas

APhound · 30 May 2023, 11:27 AM

I’d rather the chrono than the Pepsi meteorite..

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APhound · 30 May 2023, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by arbees319

I’d rather the chrono than the Pepsi meteorite..

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I don’t think the Pepsi hits as hard as the Daytona (meteorites). It’s a bit more washed out.. problem is the Daytona is a lot more money (paid twice as much..but I think it’s worth it)

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jb335 · 30 May 2023, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Roddypeepa

The meteorite is a fantastic unicorn. But objectively as a watch it is way less legible. Great for flexing but for actual reading the time I’m not convinced.

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I have owned a GMT meteorite for over six months now . It’s not as legible as a black dial Sub but it’s not that hard to read the time, at all. This issue is greatly exaggerated.

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Mrhenish · 30 May 2023, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by arbees319

I don’t think the Pepsi hits as hard as the Daytona (meteorites). It’s a bit more washed out.. problem is the Daytona is a lot more money (paid twice as much..but I think it’s worth it)

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Those pictures and comparison are really helpful—thank you. Your AP looks great. Wow that is a stunner.

Eric-London · 30 May 2023, 11:07 PM

A bit of insight. I could have got a meteorite GMT pepsi from my AD just after release a few years back. I remember going to a Rolex dinner event and being presented the watch and my first reaction was, WTF, hard pass. It's white on white on white, I have to squint to tell the time on this thing lol

Fast forward to 2023 and I'm like, I better get one now as they are pretty thin on the ground and they will likely go the way of the meteorite Daytona and be discontinued next March.

Now that I have it, I love it though.

And yes the Daytona is a stunner but I feel I can wear this more often without attracting too much attention.

fishingbear · 30 May 2023, 11:14 PM

That meteorite GMT

…I’m still patiently waiting for mine.

Joearch · 30 May 2023, 11:40 PM

WG Daytona on Oysterflex is very nice.

Benzsiam · 30 May 2023, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleP

GMT Meteorite is the one to go for IMO
Oh and I have the BLRO steel and Meteorite.

Me too, +1.

HippoPAPAmus · 30 May 2023, 11:55 PM

126719BLRO Meteorite is an amazing watch. Waited a long, long time for one and couldn’t be happier. I have other watches, but it could easily be a daily if one was so inclined. The dial is just mesmerizing.

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Devildog · 31 May 2023, 12:15 AM

Its not often in a Daytona vs [insert other Rolex here] discussion that it's the [insert other Rolex here] that's being criticised for having the poorer legibility.

OP - you didn't mention what dial for the 509?

Watchdoyouwant? · 31 May 2023, 12:35 AM

It seems the running comment about the GMT is that it’s hard to read given the dial—but I’ve got crap eyes, and it’s perfectly legible in all lighting in which I have worn it. Never have had an issue.

watchwatcher · 31 May 2023, 12:47 AM

It sounds to me as if the Daytona fits into your collection and lifestyle better.

30 May 2023, 01:18 AM	#1
Mrhenish "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 331	Thoughts on WG Daytona v Meteorite GMT Hi everyone, Wanted to get thoughts on the WG Daytona (116509) or the WG Meteorite GMT. Thoughts on one over the other? I use the chrono function almost daily but really like my Pepsi. For reference I have a 116500 white, a new Pepsi, a YG Daytona on OF with meteorite, explorer 2 (with the red hand), and a couple of pateks (5146g and 5905P). Appreciate thoughts.

30 May 2023, 02:39 AM	#5
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,821	Thoughts on WG Daytona v Meteorite GMT I’d go WG Daytona, personally. The Daytona fits me better than a GMT, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2023, 04:08 AM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,450	LOVE the Pepsi meteorite GMT Never loved any Daytona. Sorry __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 May 2023, 04:12 AM	#9
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,901	GMT Meteorite is my grail and I am patiently waiting for it so I guess you have my answer. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

30 May 2023, 05:48 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	Love the WG GMT Meteorite! One of my favorites. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 May 2023, 01:44 AM	#2
Rolex1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ron the Stoic Location: Netherlands Watch: GMT Meteorite Posts: 1,177	Why add any of those 2? You already have multiple daytonas and a pepsi. And that is coming from someone who has the GMT meteorite. And it’s a beautifull dail. But since you already have a meteorite, you know that.

30 May 2023, 02:32 AM	#4
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,060	For what it's worth I have the rose gold meteorite daytona and the white gold meteorite GMT. This combo works for me :)

30 May 2023, 04:04 AM	#6
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,651	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2023, 04:10 AM	#8
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,101	GMT Meteorite is the one to go for IMO Oh and I have the BLRO steel and Meteorite.

30 May 2023, 04:28 AM	#10
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMPCcoax Posts: 1,451	The meteorite is a fantastic unicorn. But objectively as a watch it is way less legible. Great for flexing but for actual reading the time I’m not convinced. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2023, 06:16 AM	#14
Saoirse32 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,055	GMT for sure out of those choices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PANERAI Luminor 8 Days GMT “Dot” Dial (PAM00233) PANERAI Submersible (PAM01055) PANERAI Radiomir (PAM01385) ROLEX Sea-Dweller Mk1 (126600) ROLEX DeepSea D-Blue (136660) OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” (310.32.42.50.02.001) OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary (210.30.42.20.03.003) IWC Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Woodland” (IW389106)

30 May 2023, 07:24 AM	#16
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,124	GMT all day!

30 May 2023, 09:29 AM	#17
EvelynWaugh "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 395	[QUOTE=Eric-London;12790666]For what it's worth I have the rose gold meteorite daytona and the white gold meteorite GMT. This combo works for me :) I'm not sure if it even exists but is that MK1 bezel GMT with brighter blue and red or just how the picture was taken?

30 May 2023, 10:13 AM	#18
Mrhenish "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 331	Thanks all for the pictures and advice. Eric’s watches and Arbees’s watches look amazing. Ken’s word also carries a lot of weight with me given his epic collection. The AP counsel is good because I haven’t ventured into AP—the nearest dealer is probably 5 hours from me—but I really like the RO chronos. I am going to look into those—thanks Tanuki. I turned down the platinum Daytona because I have a platinum PP chrono so made some ridiculous argument to myself that I don’t need two platinum chronos. Decisions, decisions… Thanks for the continued thoughts and ideas

30 May 2023, 11:27 AM	#19
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,651	I’d rather the chrono than the Pepsi meteorite.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 May 2023, 11:07 PM	#23
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,060	A bit of insight. I could have got a meteorite GMT pepsi from my AD just after release a few years back. I remember going to a Rolex dinner event and being presented the watch and my first reaction was, WTF, hard pass. It's white on white on white, I have to squint to tell the time on this thing lol Fast forward to 2023 and I'm like, I better get one now as they are pretty thin on the ground and they will likely go the way of the meteorite Daytona and be discontinued next March. Now that I have it, I love it though. And yes the Daytona is a stunner but I feel I can wear this more often without attracting too much attention.

30 May 2023, 11:14 PM	#24
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,389	That meteorite GMT …I’m still patiently waiting for mine. __________________ ___________________ Submariner 126619LB + GMT II 126710BLRO + Explorer II 126570 Polar + Daytona 116500LN (White) + Submariner 16610LV + Explorer II 16570 Polar + Daytona 116500LN (Black) + Submariner 116610LV + GMT II 16713 Rootbeer + Sky-Dweller 336934 (Blue) + GMT II 16710 (Pepsi & Coke) + Sea-Dweller 116600 2FA Security Active

30 May 2023, 11:55 PM	#27
HippoPAPAmus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 720	Thoughts on WG Daytona v Meteorite GMT 126719BLRO Meteorite is an amazing watch. Waited a long, long time for one and couldn’t be happier. I have other watches, but it could easily be a daily if one was so inclined. The dial is just mesmerizing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2023, 12:15 AM	#28
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,636	Its not often in a Daytona vs [insert other Rolex here] discussion that it's the [insert other Rolex here] that's being criticised for having the poorer legibility. OP - you didn't mention what dial for the 509? __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

31 May 2023, 12:35 AM	#29
Watchdoyouwant? "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: My office. Posts: 311	It seems the running comment about the GMT is that it’s hard to read given the dial—but I’ve got crap eyes, and it’s perfectly legible in all lighting in which I have worn it. Never have had an issue.

31 May 2023, 12:47 AM	#30
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	It sounds to me as if the Daytona fits into your collection and lifestyle better.

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