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montecarlo77 · 26 February 2018, 02:33 PM

What do owners of these Daytona watches feel/experience while owning and wearing these watches? Does anyone have both?

I am on waitlist for SS Daytona C but wondering if I should just buy a preowned PM Daytona???

locutus49 · 26 February 2018, 02:35 PM

ai prefer the PM's because I like the dials and the weight, AND THAT MOST WON'T KNOW IT IS PM, just my secret.

Chadridv · 26 February 2018, 02:36 PM

Not your traditional comparison, but this thread that I start might be of interest to you...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=582111

montecarlo77 · 26 February 2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Not your traditional comparison, but this thread that I start might be of interest to you...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=582111

Thanks Chadridv, that was an interesting thread!

mps354 · 26 February 2018, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Not your traditional comparison, but this thread that I start might be of interest to you...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=582111

Love your wg daytona (your 116500 isn’t bad either)

Dr.Smellody · 26 February 2018, 03:52 PM

PM all the way! Besides, stainless cases are by symmetric.

peterskinner · 26 February 2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

PM all the way! Besides, stainless cases are by symmetric.

Had both types, PM is way nicer. But sold both when I realised I didn't particularly care for either. You have to own a Daytona sometime; but you don't have to keep them.

tyler1980 · 26 February 2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

Not your traditional comparison, but this thread that I start might be of interest to you...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=582111

i know you have both, but that WG daytona is amazing and IMO is THE Daytona to have. The only current one i would consider. Maybe hypothetically, that same one with a ceramic bezel on a WG bracelet.

skkali168 · 26 February 2018, 06:36 PM

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Busyboy · 26 February 2018, 06:44 PM

I have had both. 116509 and 500
I sold 509 to get the 500

Both a beautiful. But obviously everyone taste is different. Personally I think the "heft" of 116509 is very nice, but you become used to it very fast so it is normal

Really I think the pm watch is a very special feeling because you know about gold
But the 500 is even more special because you know it is impossible to find.

Plus pm you will loose money - I lost £3500 plus polish to shine scratched bezel £600 at rsc
500 you will make money, probably the same £4000 I lost on 509

Pm will scratch very easily, especially on bezel, I worried every day. And very difficult to polish to sell, even rolex said "best possible job" and stipulated "not like new". Obviously not an issue with 500 bezel.

Pm was amazing ownership experience. But not one I'd want to repeat

500. Yes. I would buy another tomorrow if I could

joli160 · 26 February 2018, 07:37 PM

I like the bigger case on the PM, gives it more substance

GolfPunk · 26 February 2018, 07:37 PM

PM all day every day. I sold my SS Ceramic for WG.

Look at the weight difference.

HL65 · 26 February 2018, 07:39 PM

SS for sure no question for me.

fskywalker · 26 February 2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by peterskinner

You have to own a Daytona sometime; but you don't have to keep them.

This!

AK797 · 27 February 2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Busyboy

I have had both. 116509 and 500
I sold 509 to get the 500

Both a beautiful. But obviously everyone taste is different. Personally I think the "heft" of 116509 is very nice, but you become used to it very fast so it is normal

Really I think the pm watch is a very special feeling because you know about gold
But the 500 is even more special because you know it is impossible to find.

Plus pm you will loose money - I lost £3500 plus polish to shine scratched bezel £600 at rsc
500 you will make money, probably the same £4000 I lost on 509

Pm will scratch very easily, especially on bezel, I worried every day. And very difficult to polish to sell, even rolex said "best possible job" and stipulated "not like new". Obviously not an issue with 500 bezel.

Pm was amazing ownership experience. But not one I'd want to repeat

500. Yes. I would buy another tomorrow if I could

For me this is heart, the feeling of PM, v head, the knowledge of scarcity, and my heart wins the day long term.

beshannon · 27 February 2018, 12:37 AM

Same movement so I choose stainless steel

RichM · 27 February 2018, 12:39 AM

I've had the 116523 Panda. I had the 116500 White Dial, and now I have the 116519 Silver Dial. I like the larger case and the ceramic bezel. Only thing missing is the weight (Oysterflex).

If you can afford it, go PM. You won't regret it.

GolfPunk · 27 February 2018, 01:25 AM

It really was a no brainier for me, PM all day every day.

WAK4 · 27 February 2018, 02:03 AM

I've had multiple steel 116520 over the years and gave the Platona a go while waiting for my 116500 to come in...which was much faster than expected

Once I had the black 116500 the Platona sat, and was moved on.

I still get flack for that, but reality is I just enjoyed the 116500 more...I like to wear my stuff and not baby it. The platinum showed the wear more easily, and I couldn't justify the premium it commands $$$ wise.

That said, I loved the ice blue dial...and as much as my wife will never say she likes a watch >$100, the Platona was the only one she did show admiration for...until she found out it was platinum.

MinMay · 27 February 2018, 02:06 AM

I’ll take a white gold over SS everyday.

slillestrand · 27 February 2018, 02:45 AM

I have both, but prefer the weight of the ss Daytona.

The PM has the better dial and wears heavier. Sometimes the added weight is nice, but for comfort ss is the better choice.

Also, PM is larger case and wears a bit bigger because it is a larger watch.

Not too big however and both wear well, but different.....I love both...that is why I have both.

Again, prefer my PM dial, but all are must haves if you can swing it.

Scott

strettyend · 27 February 2018, 02:46 AM

PM for sure.

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lukajur · 27 February 2018, 02:47 AM

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PM for sure.

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I can see why

101031-28 · 27 February 2018, 02:49 AM

They each have unique qualities.. Owning both, I love the feel of WG, the weight, color and the fact that most ppl have no clue I'm wearing a 37k watch.. SS is lighter, I worry less about scratches and dents and love the fact that is kind of a rare piece due to the fact that is it hard to source.. But, if I had to choose only one, SS gets my vote.

masyv6 · 27 February 2018, 03:14 AM

Steel for me!

tkerrmd · 27 February 2018, 03:15 AM

I have had multiple variations of both and have settled on these two. My two favorite watches but honestly I prefer the weight looks and feel of PM and especially Platinum

once I got the Platinum Daytona it has become my all time favorite watch. I have given my Ceramic SS Daytona to my son so I could see it daily and still appreciate it

but for me made no sense to have a Platinum or for that matter WG or YG version of a watch and be walking around with the SS one on

every time I did that I thought about why am I not wearing the Platinum Daytona

personal preference and above is mine from quite an extensive go round with these watches in WG YG RG and Platinum had them all

raclaims · 27 February 2018, 05:44 AM

I have a zenith, ceramic and platinum.

The platinum is one of if not my favorite watch but the ss ones are amazing too...just different...ss is great for everyday wear...platinum is heavier and let's you know it's there...can't lose with either.

AdamG · 27 February 2018, 05:53 AM

I have 16520 (SS) and 16528 (YG).

I prefer the Stainless Steel, I also believe that currently it is worth more than the 18k YG Daytona.

sensui · 27 February 2018, 05:56 AM

I like em all really.....and am glad there are different flavors for different moods.

Chiboy · 27 February 2018, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by raclaims

I have a zenith, ceramic and platinum.

The platinum is one of if not my favorite watch but the ss ones are amazing too...just different...ss is great for everyday wear...platinum is heavier and let's you know it's there...can't lose with either.

Damn! That's a nice Daytona collection!

26 February 2018, 02:33 PM	#1
montecarlo77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 205	SS Daytona Vs. PM Daytona What do owners of these Daytona watches feel/experience while owning and wearing these watches? Does anyone have both? I am on waitlist for SS Daytona C but wondering if I should just buy a preowned PM Daytona???

26 February 2018, 02:36 PM	#3
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,351	Not your traditional comparison, but this thread that I start might be of interest to you... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=582111 __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

26 February 2018, 07:37 PM	#11
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,446	I like the bigger case on the PM, gives it more substance __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

26 February 2018, 07:37 PM	#12
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	SS Daytona Vs. PM Daytona PM all day every day. I sold my SS Ceramic for WG. Look at the weight difference. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

26 February 2018, 07:39 PM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,485	SS for sure no question for me. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 February 2018, 02:35 PM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	ai prefer the PM's because I like the dials and the weight, AND THAT MOST WON'T KNOW IT IS PM, just my secret.

26 February 2018, 03:52 PM	#6
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,232	PM all the way! Besides, stainless cases are by symmetric.

26 February 2018, 06:36 PM	#9
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

26 February 2018, 06:44 PM	#10
Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	I have had both. 116509 and 500 I sold 509 to get the 500 Both a beautiful. But obviously everyone taste is different. Personally I think the "heft" of 116509 is very nice, but you become used to it very fast so it is normal Really I think the pm watch is a very special feeling because you know about gold But the 500 is even more special because you know it is impossible to find. Plus pm you will loose money - I lost £3500 plus polish to shine scratched bezel £600 at rsc 500 you will make money, probably the same £4000 I lost on 509 Pm will scratch very easily, especially on bezel, I worried every day. And very difficult to polish to sell, even rolex said "best possible job" and stipulated "not like new". Obviously not an issue with 500 bezel. Pm was amazing ownership experience. But not one I'd want to repeat 500. Yes. I would buy another tomorrow if I could

27 February 2018, 12:37 AM	#16
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Same movement so I choose stainless steel __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

27 February 2018, 12:39 AM	#17
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,515	I've had the 116523 Panda. I had the 116500 White Dial, and now I have the 116519 Silver Dial. I like the larger case and the ceramic bezel. Only thing missing is the weight (Oysterflex). If you can afford it, go PM. You won't regret it. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

27 February 2018, 01:25 AM	#18
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	It really was a no brainier for me, PM all day every day. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

27 February 2018, 02:06 AM	#20
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	I’ll take a white gold over SS everyday.

27 February 2018, 02:45 AM	#21
slillestrand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona 116509 Posts: 323	I have both, but prefer the weight of the ss Daytona. The PM has the better dial and wears heavier. Sometimes the added weight is nice, but for comfort ss is the better choice. Also, PM is larger case and wears a bit bigger because it is a larger watch. Not too big however and both wear well, but different.....I love both...that is why I have both. Again, prefer my PM dial, but all are must haves if you can swing it. Scott

27 February 2018, 02:46 AM	#22
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,662	PM for sure. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

27 February 2018, 02:49 AM	#24
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,749	They each have unique qualities.. Owning both, I love the feel of WG, the weight, color and the fact that most ppl have no clue I'm wearing a 37k watch.. SS is lighter, I worry less about scratches and dents and love the fact that is kind of a rare piece due to the fact that is it hard to source.. But, if I had to choose only one, SS gets my vote. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

27 February 2018, 03:14 AM	#25
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,753	Steel for me!

27 February 2018, 03:15 AM	#26
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I have had multiple variations of both and have settled on these two. My two favorite watches but honestly I prefer the weight looks and feel of PM and especially Platinum once I got the Platinum Daytona it has become my all time favorite watch. I have given my Ceramic SS Daytona to my son so I could see it daily and still appreciate it but for me made no sense to have a Platinum or for that matter WG or YG version of a watch and be walking around with the SS one on every time I did that I thought about why am I not wearing the Platinum Daytona personal preference and above is mine from quite an extensive go round with these watches in WG YG RG and Platinum had them all

27 February 2018, 05:44 AM	#27
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,584	I have a zenith, ceramic and platinum. The platinum is one of if not my favorite watch but the ss ones are amazing too...just different...ss is great for everyday wear...platinum is heavier and let's you know it's there...can't lose with either.

27 February 2018, 05:53 AM	#28
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	I have 16520 (SS) and 16528 (YG). I prefer the Stainless Steel, I also believe that currently it is worth more than the 18k YG Daytona.

27 February 2018, 05:56 AM	#29
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,383	I like em all really.....and am glad there are different flavors for different moods.

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