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Old 21 November 2017, 12:49 PM   #1
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Absolutely torn between these two......

Well the watch bug has bitten me big time! I'm eyeballing one of these 2 TT Daytonas. Which do you guys like more bc I'm 50/50. I like the Panda a hair more but I have the 116500 white dial and the Panda is a little similar. Any thoughts and opinions appreciated..... BUT I LOVE blue.





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Old 21 November 2017, 12:53 PM   #2
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The blue dial Daytona is my favorite TT combo.
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Old 21 November 2017, 12:54 PM   #3
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I had the panda, and loved it. But, honestly, I think if I was doing it all over again, I would do the blue.

Tried it on once at the AD and it was all I could do to give it back to the nice lady.
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:02 PM   #4
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I like the blue one better.
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:09 PM   #5
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Prefer the panda
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:10 PM   #6
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Panda. Can I tempt you to oysterflex, ceramic?
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:20 PM   #7
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Panda. Can I tempt you to oysterflex, ceramic?
A little too steep for me....
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:22 PM   #8
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:24 PM   #9
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Get a feel of both watches on your wrist but I'm pretty sure you'll be more inclined towards the Rock Star look of the Panda !
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:27 PM   #10
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The blue dial Daytona is my favorite TT combo and is absolutely amazing.
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:30 PM   #11
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I have a white one and I love it.
Someone once gave me some good advice regarding choosing watch faces. Look at them and consider them in other than perfect lighting situations as well. Example, I'm older than most on this forum and I have a DJ with a black face that I don't wear much because it is hard for me to read the time in poor light. (of course my answer was to buy a white face DD, but that is another story).

You will love either of these they are both beautiful
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:33 PM   #12
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Blue. Its stunning. Period.
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:36 PM   #13
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[QUOTE=Investr;8055990]..... BUT I LOVE blue.



I think you answered your own question

I love Blue myself and think it’s very elegant. You can’t go wrong with either
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:43 PM   #14
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Personally, I love the contrast of the "Panda" dial. Given the fact you've got a thing for blue that should be the one you go with though. Not an easy choice here! Also depends on what else you've got in the collection. If you don't have anything with a blue dial yet all the more reason to do so now
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:45 PM   #15
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I've stared at these for 10 minutes and still can't decide! Sorry no help here! Good luck, I now see your dilemma!
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I'm fond of blue and a darker color on the dial.
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:54 PM   #17
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I’d hold out for the WG blue Daytona if you like blue dials. I also think the Arabic numbers on the panda with the whole panda sub-dials is a little busy.

Truthfully I would prefer the white DayC you already have to either of these, but I know that’s not the right answer on TRF.
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Old 21 November 2017, 01:55 PM   #18
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I've stared at these for 10 minutes and still can't decide! Sorry no help here! Good luck, I now see your dilemma!
I've done this for 2 years now, but its time to decide.
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Old 21 November 2017, 02:05 PM   #19
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I’d hold out for the WG blue Daytona if you like blue dials. I also think the Arabic numbers on the panda with the whole panda sub-dials is a little busy.

Truthfully I would prefer the white DayC you already have to either of these, but I know that’s not the right answer on TRF.
The blue dial WG Daytona is a grail BUT id have to part with the Daytona C which I'm not yet willing to do.
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Old 21 November 2017, 02:08 PM   #20
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It's funny Rick, I've been thinking of adding a TT Daytona to my lineup! Infact these are my two top choices as well!

Of the two, I think I prefer the Panda Dial.
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Old 21 November 2017, 02:19 PM   #22
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It's funny Rick, I've been thinking of adding a TT Daytona to my lineup! Infact these are my two top choices as well!

Of the two, I think I prefer the Panda Dial.
Trace, that should round out that amazing Daytona collection! I like the Panda a hair more but id have to buy it pre-owned and the blue is brand new from an AD at a great price. As a buddy pointed out just now, I could always buy a Panda dial later and swap the dial later. Decisions decisions....
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Old 21 November 2017, 02:28 PM   #23
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Absolutely torn between these two......

PANDA Dial Here.
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I would be leaning towards the blue but I am a sucker for the combination in general.
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Old 21 November 2017, 02:36 PM   #25
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Both are stunners. Understand your pain.

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Old 21 November 2017, 02:39 PM   #26
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I️ like the panda a bit more but you cannot go wrong with either.


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Old 21 November 2017, 02:41 PM   #27
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Old 21 November 2017, 02:49 PM   #28
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The blue is so, so nice! I really appreciate the red accents too - both are lovely


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Old 21 November 2017, 03:20 PM   #29
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I love the panda dial in pictures although I have not seen it in real life, but I have tried on the blue dial and loved it. Sadly I did not take a wrist shot when the AD had it in stock a while back...
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Old 21 November 2017, 03:26 PM   #30
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I think I saw a pic of John Rahm wearing the same blue dial earlier this week.
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