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CHOSEN1 · 14 May 2019, 05:16 AM

Daytona black dial! Not even close

blankapdx · 14 May 2019, 05:33 AM

daytona

Hard_Six · 14 May 2019, 06:59 AM

I’d go Daytona all day long

karasus · 14 May 2019, 07:11 AM

GMT, most people I know who own both wear their GMT most of the time and actually use the functions (Date, timezones, using bezel as a makeshift timer).

On the daytona, you will NEVER use the chronograph... Why? because you need to take off the watch and unscrew the pushers to activate the damn thing. Yes you can twist them open to on the wrist but only with dexterity, and if you forget to twist them back well its not as water tight...

MariettaMike · 14 May 2019, 07:15 AM

GMT and I own a Daytona. On list with AD for a GMT.

Mr. Superlative · 14 May 2019, 07:19 AM

Daytona. All. Day. Long.

delboylee · 14 May 2019, 08:01 AM

I have the original BLNR and the Daytona C. BLNR for daily, useful with the date! And Daytona C For special occasions

If I could only have one, Daytona C All day long

sensui · 14 May 2019, 08:12 AM

The Daytona unless you really use the GMT complication.

richard371 · 14 May 2019, 08:14 AM

Daytona, nicer looking, more complicated movement.

Seaswirl · 14 May 2019, 08:21 AM

Daytona.

Amochosto · 14 May 2019, 08:25 AM

I prefer the Daytona to the BLNR 100%, if I was the OP who already owns a GMT I would take the Daytona.

Answering the original post’s question, if I only was to have one watch, and the Daytona and the BLNR were the only two I could chose from, I’d keep the GMT, it’s not as pretty IMO, but it’s much more useful to me.

Amochosto · 14 May 2019, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregShakeshaft

Wow. A difficult decision and based on the other posters, polarising too. From my POV I would consider a number of issues. 1) The Daytona is the only watch in their entire range that offers a chronograph function. That is an important consideration if you are trying to build a collection. 2) The choice of case, dial, bezel and strap also make the Daytona an extremely attractive proposition to a wide range of tastes. 3) The historic links with celebrities and in particular Paul Newman have raised the profile of this watch to biblical proportions. 4) The fact that it is for all intent and purpose "unobtainable" makes it all the more desirable". The GMT however, has it's own unique characteristics. 1) It has a massive following with many considering it to be the quintessential Rolex (even surpassing the Submariner). 2) The watch bezel is the only one in the entire range that provides a splash of colour which has in itself attracted a number of homage watches from other brands. 3) The GMT function which whilst being available on other watches in the range is nevertheless seen as its USP. 4) Because of all the hype surrounding the Daytona, the GMT is possibly more readily available.

So, all in all, an almost impossible conundrum to solve. I have a GMT but I would love a Daytona. The question is... If I had a Daytona, would I still crave a GMT?

Not to invalidate any of your points, just pointing out that Clint Eastwood often wore a Root- Beer GMT.

s.m.b. · 14 May 2019, 08:35 AM

Daytona!

Tgeezy00 · 14 May 2019, 09:32 AM

I love the boldness of the GMT BLNR and the and the classical feel of the Daytona. GMT, then Daytona...then Sky Dweller!

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Gotgolf52 · 14 May 2019, 09:51 AM

The Daytona can be the one and only and never out of style watch. Better design, function and highly desirable. Daytona for me over any other watches in Rolex line up.

mightymikmike · 14 May 2019, 10:16 AM

Gmt for me, perfect for traveling in different time zones. I go to Asia, euro and back to ya. Perfect tool & fashion statement.

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Griin · 14 May 2019, 10:19 AM

Daytona all day, everyday!

Chadridv · 14 May 2019, 11:04 AM

GMT is more versatile for my style and needs.

donut · 14 May 2019, 12:42 PM

Daytona

drtii · 14 May 2019, 01:02 PM

Daytona. No question. I'd have to have the white dial, though.

TheWatchEnthusiast · 14 May 2019, 01:38 PM

It’s amazing what a bracelet can do to a watch. I can tolerate the jubilee on the Pepsi but on the Batman it just feels wrong. If I had to choose between these two I would go with the Daytona even though I am a bigger GMT fan than a Daytona fan.
This first

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DCheeta · 14 May 2019, 02:04 PM

I had them both and only kept the GMT. The Daytona is a great watch of course, it’s just down to personal preference. I just prefer the size, shape, design and function of a GMT.

JePro · 14 May 2019, 02:23 PM

Whichever my AD comes up first

Largoshark · 14 May 2019, 02:34 PM

GMT, but BLNR would be my last choice of the GMT options.

watchmework · 14 May 2019, 08:45 PM

I think I’d rather have the GMT actually, the more I look at the Daytona the more I’m put off by how hard the dial is to read at a quick glance.

RFBHD · 15 May 2019, 06:57 AM

If your a Rolex fan you need both!!!!

Infusion1 · 15 May 2019, 08:18 AM

Daytona

Solo118 · 15 May 2019, 09:40 AM

Daytona, but everybody is different. The GMT is definitely special, but would prefer the Pepsi

smym18 · 15 May 2019, 11:04 AM

GMT for me. Never got the Daytona hype.

lamnyc · 15 May 2019, 11:55 AM

Two completely different watch. Daytona for iconic and fashionability, GMT for versatility.

14 May 2019, 08:25 AM	#71
Amochosto "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Canada Watch: Me Posts: 1,168	I prefer the Daytona to the BLNR 100%, if I was the OP who already owns a GMT I would take the Daytona. Answering the original post’s question, if I only was to have one watch, and the Daytona and the BLNR were the only two I could chose from, I’d keep the GMT, it’s not as pretty IMO, but it’s much more useful to me. __________________ 1771036 Stupidity is doomed, therefore, to cringe at every syllable of wisdom Heraclitus of Ephesus

14 May 2019, 08:35 AM	#73
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	Daytona! __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

14 May 2019, 11:04 AM	#78
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	GMT is more versatile for my style and needs. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

14 May 2019, 01:38 PM	#81
TheWatchEnthusiast 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: John Location: US Watch: 116610LV,SD43,BLNR Posts: 488	GMT vs. Daytona It’s amazing what a bracelet can do to a watch. I can tolerate the jubilee on the Pepsi but on the Batman it just feels wrong. If I had to choose between these two I would go with the Daytona even though I am a bigger GMT fan than a Daytona fan. This first Then this

14 May 2019, 05:16 AM	#61
CHOSEN1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: space Posts: 510	Daytona black dial! Not even close

14 May 2019, 05:33 AM	#62
blankapdx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116500 black Posts: 312	daytona

14 May 2019, 06:59 AM	#63
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	I’d go Daytona all day long

14 May 2019, 07:11 AM	#64
karasus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: N/A Watch: Royal Oak Posts: 345	GMT, most people I know who own both wear their GMT most of the time and actually use the functions (Date, timezones, using bezel as a makeshift timer). On the daytona, you will NEVER use the chronograph... Why? because you need to take off the watch and unscrew the pushers to activate the damn thing. Yes you can twist them open to on the wrist but only with dexterity, and if you forget to twist them back well its not as water tight...

14 May 2019, 07:15 AM	#65
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	GMT and I own a Daytona. On list with AD for a GMT.

14 May 2019, 07:19 AM	#66
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 811	Daytona. All. Day. Long.

14 May 2019, 08:01 AM	#67
delboylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 341	I have the original BLNR and the Daytona C. BLNR for daily, useful with the date! And Daytona C For special occasions If I could only have one, Daytona C All day long

14 May 2019, 08:12 AM	#68
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,421	The Daytona unless you really use the GMT complication.

14 May 2019, 08:14 AM	#69
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Daytona, nicer looking, more complicated movement.

14 May 2019, 08:21 AM	#70
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Daytona.

14 May 2019, 09:32 AM	#74
Tgeezy00 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 3	I love the boldness of the GMT BLNR and the and the classical feel of the Daytona. GMT, then Daytona...then Sky Dweller! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2019, 09:51 AM	#75
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 987	The Daytona can be the one and only and never out of style watch. Better design, function and highly desirable. Daytona for me over any other watches in Rolex line up.

14 May 2019, 10:16 AM	#76
mightymikmike Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: New York Posts: 125	Gmt for me, perfect for traveling in different time zones. I go to Asia, euro and back to ya. Perfect tool & fashion statement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 May 2019, 10:19 AM	#77
Griin Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: usa Posts: 41	Daytona all day, everyday!

14 May 2019, 12:42 PM	#79
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	Daytona

14 May 2019, 01:02 PM	#80
drtii Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: West Coast Watch: 216570 \| 126660 Posts: 582	Daytona. No question. I'd have to have the white dial, though.

14 May 2019, 02:04 PM	#82
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	I had them both and only kept the GMT. The Daytona is a great watch of course, it’s just down to personal preference. I just prefer the size, shape, design and function of a GMT.

14 May 2019, 02:23 PM	#83
JePro "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: 16613 / 126600 Posts: 446	Whichever my AD comes up first

14 May 2019, 02:34 PM	#84
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	GMT, but BLNR would be my last choice of the GMT options.

14 May 2019, 08:45 PM	#85
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	I think I’d rather have the GMT actually, the more I look at the Daytona the more I’m put off by how hard the dial is to read at a quick glance.

15 May 2019, 06:57 AM	#86
RFBHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Ron Location: Newtown PA Watch: Daytona116518GMTLN Posts: 140	If your a Rolex fan you need both!!!!

15 May 2019, 08:18 AM	#87
Infusion1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: North Posts: 82	Daytona

15 May 2019, 09:40 AM	#88
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,069	Daytona, but everybody is different. The GMT is definitely special, but would prefer the Pepsi

15 May 2019, 11:04 AM	#89
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	GMT for me. Never got the Daytona hype.

15 May 2019, 11:55 AM	#90
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,761	Two completely different watch. Daytona for iconic and fashionability, GMT for versatility.

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