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Old 14 February 2024, 11:34 AM   #31
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I absolutely love both watches but I'd go with the Daytona.
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Old 14 February 2024, 12:36 PM   #32
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Have both white and black Daytonas and a BLRO. BLRO wins by a mile. Daytona only really takes the cake if you want something purposefully quiet. BLRO just feels more substantial, more useful complications, more legible, little bit of color…. I also use my rotatable bezel regularly. Not once have I used my Daytona chronograph function since it’s so cumbersome. No brainer

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Old 14 February 2024, 02:00 PM   #33
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Old 14 February 2024, 02:19 PM   #34
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Daytona all week, and twice on Sunday
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Old 14 February 2024, 05:32 PM   #35
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Daytona looks classier. You'll likely never use the chrono or the gmt hand anw
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Old 14 February 2024, 05:33 PM   #36
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Ive got both watches and to be honest the hype over the last few years has put me off both….to a point where i dont wear them much now….i know its not your question but id take a 16710 over both any day
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Old 14 February 2024, 07:00 PM   #37
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Always a Daytona over Pepsi. For men of any age and women, casual or formal suits. Pepsi is for younger men, not a good look for an older man or formal dress.
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Old 14 February 2024, 07:02 PM   #38
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Daytona, not even close. Lots of hype around the BLRO at the moment but would choose the Daytona any day of the week.
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Old 14 February 2024, 07:17 PM   #39
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Pepsi for sure!
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Old 14 February 2024, 07:30 PM   #40
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I have both and fortunately I don't have to choose. However, if I had to, I would repeat the shopping order as I did it the first time. First Pespi and then Daytona.
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Old 14 February 2024, 08:18 PM   #41
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Pepsi for sure!
That picture says it all for me
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Old 14 February 2024, 08:52 PM   #42
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BLRO every time for me.
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Old 14 February 2024, 08:57 PM   #43
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Daytona so elegant but not legible.

BLRO has great legibility but looks like a hulk of a watch compared to the elegance of the Daytona.

Functionality over looks, so BLRO if the choice was mine.
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Old 14 February 2024, 09:52 PM   #44
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Are you getting the call from your AD? I actually really like both of those configurations, and have considered each for my collection. In as much as I’ve decided (a while back) that a Pepsi Jubilee would be my preferred next piece, I would have a hard time not going w/ the Daytona if I was getting at retail from AD…then adding the Pepsi soon thereafter and eventually if I just wasn’t feeling it I’d sell off the Daytona. Ultimately it would pay for the Pepsi and fund a good portion of whatever else I might add. If I was going Grey however, I’d likely just get the Pepsi from the get go!
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Old 14 February 2024, 10:23 PM   #45
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The BLRO for me. I like the colors and jubilee bracelet. The Daytona is an icon but taking into account price, availability and function I prefer my Omega Speedmaster.
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Old 14 February 2024, 10:49 PM   #46
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Tough call. I have a white dial SS Daytona and a BLRO and honestly couldn’t decide between the two if I had to pick one.


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Old 14 February 2024, 11:05 PM   #47
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out of these two - Pepsi anytime without hesitation
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Old 14 February 2024, 11:56 PM   #48
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Have both. I find my black 116500 not as legible. I also enjoy the date window. The color pop is subtle but beautiful on the pepsi and is such a classic color combo. Often imitated but never replicated. As such i wear the pepsi more and wear the daytona less. W that said the daytona is beautiful and more under the radar and sits under a shirt cuff easier.
Same here. I own both Daytonas and the BLRO and my wear profile is similar to yours…just two different styles…
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Old 15 February 2024, 12:02 AM   #49
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It really doesn't matter what any of us think. What I like may be totally opposite of what you like. Try both on the wrist and get the one that sings to you, that puts the biggest smile on your face. Only YOU can decide which one YOU like best.
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Old 15 February 2024, 12:11 AM   #50
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Right now? Probably the Pepsi. Production is way down. If you want one and an AD is offering it, now is the time.
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Old 15 February 2024, 12:18 AM   #51
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My 71 year old eyes prefer the legibility of the GMT over the Daytona. I'm so used to them being so easy to read and just wasn't comfortable with the beautiful and amazing Daytona.
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Old 15 February 2024, 02:05 AM   #52
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Can you choose a white Daytona? That would be my preference. If had to choose between the black and Pepsi, then Pepsi, for me. But, this isn’t about me. Which one do YOU prefer?

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Old 15 February 2024, 02:11 AM   #53
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Daytona is my choice
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Old 15 February 2024, 02:13 AM   #54
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Daytona.
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Old 15 February 2024, 02:14 AM   #55
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Blro by a mile. I prefer the date and gmt function over screw down chrono buttons


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Old 15 February 2024, 02:17 AM   #56
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When seeing the two side by side, it looks to me as though the
Pepsi needs to lose some weight.

I hope they slim down the case at some point.
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Old 15 February 2024, 02:31 AM   #57
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Daytona.

They make a heck of a pair though.
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Old 15 February 2024, 02:40 AM   #58
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BLRO! As a pilot the GMT timezone and date are essential. Historic, iconic and military connection combine to make it my favorite model. Although only the BLRO works for me as i sold my BLNR and CHNR.
Daytona dial is cluttered, worthless for the most part. No date function. Certain 99% of folks never use the options on it. Will never be in my collection.
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Old 15 February 2024, 02:52 AM   #59
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I’ve had both and sold both. To me, the black Daytona looks cheap compared to the steel bezel Daytona. The BLRO to me the only thing it has going for it is the Jubilee band and clasp. But like everything it’s all a matter of preference and taste . And you know what they say about opinions.
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Old 15 February 2024, 03:13 AM   #60
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When seeing the two side by side, it looks to me as though the
Pepsi needs to lose some weight.

I hope they slim down the case at some point.
Agreed. The Daytona looks very classy and is the perfect size. Really evident in that photo.

Funny because I really like the BLNR.
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