116655 vs 116515 LN

[smg8]

Hi All,

After a recent thread trying to choose between a Royal Oak Offshore and a Rose Gold Yachtmaster on Oysterflex I am veering toward the Rolex option.

This is a second watch to wear in rotation with a GMT Master.

There are a few reasons for swaying toward Rolex, one of the main ones being that I feel Rose Gold (Rolex) will feel much more special than a stainless bezel option (AP). I think I am going to go down this route, then add an AP (ideally RG) as my third watch once I hit some goals work wise, it is good to have something to work toward!

Anyhow, now I am zeroing in on it, the usual "what else could my money get me" debate comes up and I am looking at the chocolate dial Daytona, ideally on an Oysterflex but perhaps on the leather strap.

Here in the UK the Yachtmaster can be acquired pre owned for circa £15 000 - around 19% less than retail price

The Daytona would be circa £17 000 - again around 19% less than retail price

What would you choose and why?

[Chadridv]

tough call. what else do you own?

I ask because I recently purchased a 116655, and while I absolutely love it, I probably would have gone with the 116515 if I didn't already own a SS Daytona.

I like the idea of the 116515, not only cause it's a kick ass daytona, but because it lends itself really well to both leather and rubber! That's most likely my vote, but I'd like to know what else you have first.

[smg8]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

tough call. what else do you own?

I ask because I recently purchased a 116655, and while I absolutely love it, I probably would have gone with the 116515 if I didn't already own a SS Daytona.

I like the idea of the 116515, not only cause it's a kick ass daytona, but because it lends itself really well to both leather and rubber! That's most likely my vote, but I'd like to know what else you have first.

Amazing pics! I have seen some of your shots in other threads, superb

I currently own just a 116710 LN at present.

I tend to wear either a suit or very smart business casual during the week (i.e. trousers, shirt & tie, wool jumper), jeans and a t shirt on the weekend. Ideally I'd love something that suits both settings really - I kind of feel the oyster flex is casual enough to wear with anything (even by the pool) but the rose gold is luxurious enough to wear with anything too.

[Stevec14]

Both are great, but Daytona for me. Absolutely lovely watch.

[TimeRookie]

I’d go for the YM. I love that watch but I can’t justify the $ for a watch I won’t wear often. If I wore a gold watch every day it would be beat to hell. I seem to be hard on things.......

[mobster600]

Have you tried each on?

[smg8]

Originally Posted by mobster600

Have you tried each on?

Kind of - have tried on a 116655, and have tried on the 116515 but on leather not on Oysterflex.

Both are lovely!

I really like the matte black of the Yachtmaster and how it contrasts the RG

I also really like the chocolate dial of the Daytona, which is superb

[watchwatcher]

If you're going the oyster flex route, I would suggest the Daytona, as it features the easy link clasp. The YM, alas, does not.

[ap1]

Daytona

[AK797]

I chose the RG Daytona but now would pick the WG OF.