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sjcapp · 15 October 2024, 07:47 AM

It's been a good year for business and I'm considering a new piece to celebrate a few milestones.

I'm considering the blue dial Daytona 116509 and the blue dial GMTII 126719. Both speak to me, so I really don't have a preference - hence why I'm coming back to well for everyone's views.

If given the choice, which are you picking and why? Thoughts on how either would wear on a ~6.75" (relatively flat) wrist?

As always, appreciate the feedback and welcome pictures!

Cambo · 15 October 2024, 07:51 AM

I really like/want the blue dial Daytona and was on the list…alas it’s discontinued so have to look grey.

Roger Lococco · 15 October 2024, 07:51 AM

I love my GMT, but for a smaller wrist I think the Daytona is a better fit.

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Cru Jones · 15 October 2024, 07:56 AM

The blue dial is my favorite WG GMT, but I’ve loved the blue Daytona since its release.

Stevec14 · 15 October 2024, 08:04 AM

For your size wrist, I suspect the Daytona, but as i suspect you would expect you would need to go grey for either take your time and try on maybe.

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Callmepeshy · 15 October 2024, 08:18 AM

Both are great pieces - I’m leaning toward the Daytona, as you can get a similar SS BLRO black dial at least.

My other suggestion would be a 116619LB? The blue dial and bezel are amazing! Plus they’re a good price.

Dr H A · 15 October 2024, 08:36 AM

Daytona is class in blue dial

BriansRolex · 15 October 2024, 08:36 AM

Daytona

ap1 · 15 October 2024, 08:38 AM

I’d get 126509 bright black. When I owned Mayer blue found it kind of underwhelming

jb335 · 15 October 2024, 08:46 AM

Daytona for sure. Especially with a sub 7 inch wrist. As someone that has a very similar size and shape wrist and has owned both watches, I am very confident the Daytona will be more comfortable on your wrist than a WG GMT.

I like both watches, but I like the Daytona measurably more.

1st amg · 15 October 2024, 10:31 AM

This is my choice

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inadeje · 15 October 2024, 10:55 AM

From this pair I would go with the GMT. I haven’t ever been fond of the blue dial Daytona it seems to be devoid of heritage. It just seems quirky.

Jackie Daytona · 15 October 2024, 11:01 AM

I like the GMT. I just never really cared much for the blue dial Daytona. The GMT looks great however IMO

rmlovett1 · 15 October 2024, 08:37 PM

Love a Blue dial Daytona… But this is the least favorite if I were to list them in order. So in this case, I would go GMT, as I love the blue dial WG GMT

CaptT · 15 October 2024, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

From this pair I would go with the GMT. I haven’t ever been fond of the blue dial Daytona it seems to be devoid of heritage. It just seems quirky.

If you would, please say more about that. Asking as I see both the GMT and Daytona models each rich with heritage, but neither of these blue dials “the one” that makes the heritage, if that makes sense.

1William · 15 October 2024, 09:45 PM

The Daytona would fit your wrist better at 38.5mm and the blue dial is amazing. If you want a WG BLRO just buy the SS on Jubilee and save 20k and it will wear better. I have owned both.

SS Oyster · Today, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

If you want a WG BLRO just buy the SS on Jubilee and save 20k and it will wear better. I have owned both.

How would that be a blue dial?

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brandrea · Today, 12:58 AM

I prefer the GMT, only with the black dial

samson66 · Today, 01:04 AM

Tough choice but I think the Daytona feels a little more special. The little splashes of red on the dial are terrific. I love that GMT too but it's so close to the SS version. Can't go wrong with either, but Daytona for me in this battle.

edyu · Today, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjcapp

It's been a good year for business and I'm considering a new piece to celebrate a few milestones.

I'm considering the blue dial Daytona 116509 and the blue dial GMTII 126719. Both speak to me, so I really don't have a preference - hence why I'm coming back to well for everyone's views.

If given the choice, which are you picking and why? Thoughts on how either would wear on a ~6.75" (relatively flat) wrist?

As always, appreciate the feedback and welcome pictures!

Oh wow I had the exact same dilemma. Here are 3 thoughts:
1. Is date important? If so go GMT
2. Is your wrist on the smaller side? If so go Daytona
3. 116509 is harder to get. So if you plan to eventually get both get Daytona first.

gamingdoctor · Today, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inadeje

From this pair I would go with the GMT. I haven’t ever been fond of the blue dial Daytona it seems to be devoid of heritage. It just seems quirky.

What heritage does a blue dial white gold GMT have?

My vote is for the blue daytona.

DoricSpiker · Today, 05:29 AM

Legibility wise the GMT wins by a long way. That would be my choice.

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View Poll Results: 116509 vs. 126719?
116509 (WG/Blue Dial)	36	62.07%
126719 (WG/Blue Dial)	22	37.93%
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15 October 2024, 07:47 AM	#1
sjcapp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Sam Location: DC Posts: 107	WG/Blue Dial Choice... Daytona vs. GMTII It's been a good year for business and I'm considering a new piece to celebrate a few milestones. I'm considering the blue dial Daytona 116509 and the blue dial GMTII 126719. Both speak to me, so I really don't have a preference - hence why I'm coming back to well for everyone's views. If given the choice, which are you picking and why? Thoughts on how either would wear on a ~6.75" (relatively flat) wrist? As always, appreciate the feedback and welcome pictures! __________________ PP 5227j, PP 5167a

15 October 2024, 07:51 AM	#2
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,910	I really like/want the blue dial Daytona and was on the list…alas it’s discontinued so have to look grey. __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

15 October 2024, 07:51 AM	#3
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,948	I love my GMT, but for a smaller wrist I think the Daytona is a better fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

15 October 2024, 08:18 AM	#6
Callmepeshy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: UK Posts: 240	Both are great pieces - I’m leaning toward the Daytona, as you can get a similar SS BLRO black dial at least. My other suggestion would be a 116619LB? The blue dial and bezel are amazing! Plus they’re a good price. __________________ TT SkyDweller, GMT BLRO, Submariner LV, OP 41 ‘Celebration’, TT Daytona, YM40 Blue, DJ41 Black Diamond, DJ36 Mint

15 October 2024, 07:56 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,108	The blue dial is my favorite WG GMT, but I’ve loved the blue Daytona since its release.

15 October 2024, 08:04 AM	#5
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,435	For your size wrist, I suspect the Daytona, but as i suspect you would expect you would need to go grey for either take your time and try on maybe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2024, 08:36 AM	#7
Dr H A "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 486	Daytona is class in blue dial

15 October 2024, 08:36 AM	#8
BriansRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: United States Posts: 708	Daytona

15 October 2024, 08:38 AM	#9
ap1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,448	I’d get 126509 bright black. When I owned Mayer blue found it kind of underwhelming

15 October 2024, 08:46 AM	#10
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,337	Daytona for sure. Especially with a sub 7 inch wrist. As someone that has a very similar size and shape wrist and has owned both watches, I am very confident the Daytona will be more comfortable on your wrist than a WG GMT. I like both watches, but I like the Daytona measurably more.

15 October 2024, 10:31 AM	#11
1st amg 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,165	This is my choice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2024, 10:55 AM	#12
inadeje 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,753	From this pair I would go with the GMT. I haven’t ever been fond of the blue dial Daytona it seems to be devoid of heritage. It just seems quirky. __________________ ♛ 116689 ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116500LN Blk ♛ 116500LN Wht ♛ Sky Dweller 326934-003 ♛ 126710BLRO - ♛ 16520 ♛ 16523 ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1A-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Daniel Roth Endurer Chronosprint, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

15 October 2024, 11:01 AM	#13
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,485	I like the GMT. I just never really cared much for the blue dial Daytona. The GMT looks great however IMO __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

15 October 2024, 08:37 PM	#14
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,294	Love a Blue dial Daytona… But this is the least favorite if I were to list them in order. So in this case, I would go GMT, as I love the blue dial WG GMT

15 October 2024, 09:45 PM	#16
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,116	The Daytona would fit your wrist better at 38.5mm and the blue dial is amazing. If you want a WG BLRO just buy the SS on Jubilee and save 20k and it will wear better. I have owned both.

Today, 12:58 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,023	I prefer the GMT, only with the black dial

Today, 01:04 AM	#19
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,604	Tough choice but I think the Daytona feels a little more special. The little splashes of red on the dial are terrific. I love that GMT too but it's so close to the SS version. Can't go wrong with either, but Daytona for me in this battle.

Today, 05:29 AM	#22
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,459	Legibility wise the GMT wins by a long way. That would be my choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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