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Duffs4me · 14 April 2011, 02:51 PM

I am. Rolex guy through aand through, Deep Sea, GMT II Coke, The. Hulk Sub, TT sub 116113, I am having a difficult choice because of an opportunity to buy a breams new rose gold Blancpain fifty fathoms at half price foe 13,500 vs a purchase of a stainless steel Daytona from an AD. Tough call touch call, I own lots of Rolexes but not the daytona and have always loved the FF especially in the rose gold.

Thoughts boys?

horseco · 14 April 2011, 02:55 PM

the Blancpain fifty fathoms, is the size of a car steering wheel... for that reason I say go Daytona... 20 years from now giant watches will be laughable...

Rogue884 · 14 April 2011, 03:48 PM

The BP is a beautiful watch, but its a BP in name only, as it's still a SWATCH. Buy the Daytona

esm · 14 April 2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue884

The BP is a beautiful watch, but its a BP in name only, as it's still a SWATCH. Buy the Daytona

yes, it is ultimately owned by the Swatch Group Ltd, but it is not a Swatch watch

i like the BP, but not sure in Rose Gold - something worries me that they had to off at around 50% discount to get the sale. wonder what would a re-sale well be?
i agree with Clyde on the SS version.

i'm going to go with a BP if you can get at a decent price, i'm sure you will see even less of them in the wild (than a 116520)

kmleffler · 14 April 2011, 08:23 PM

I would go with the FF in stainless. Love the watch, just wish I could afford it.

Polemic · 14 April 2011, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue884

The BP is a beautiful watch, but its a BP in name only, as it's still a SWATCH. Buy the Daytona

FF is 120 your power reserved, (that Rolex doesn't have) and antimagnetic cased Swatch, right?

You must be kidding. FF is the first modern diver watch.

Psmith · 14 April 2011, 10:52 PM

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Dr. Robert · 14 April 2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

the Blancpain fifty fathoms, is the size of a car steering wheel... for that reason I say go Daytona... 20 years from now giant watches will be laughable...

.................... ....but........maybe 20 yrs. from now
the OP's vision may-go-to-hell-in-a-handbasket & a steering wheel watch dial will be needed

me......I'll just take the crystal off my sub and feel around

Frogman4me · 14 April 2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

the blancpain fifty fathoms, is the size of a car steering wheel... For that reason i say go daytona... 20 years from now giant watches will be laughable...

+1

conrail · 15 April 2011, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

the blancpain fifty fathoms, is the size of a car steering wheel... For that reason i say go daytona... 20 years from now giant watches will be laughable...

+2

Ebruner · 15 April 2011, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

the Blancpain fifty fathoms, is the size of a car steering wheel... for that reason I say go Daytona... 20 years from now giant watches will be laughable...

Only if you have the wrists of a 8 year old girl.

-Eddie

Kolkek · 15 April 2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

Only if you have the wrists of a 8 year old girl.

-Eddie

I think you mean; even though you have the wrists of a 8 year old polar bear

SWIMPRUF · 14 April 2011, 04:10 PM

Daytona.Daytona.Daytona.

Psmith · 14 April 2011, 05:01 PM

I would pass on both and go for a FF (non-chrono) in SS...

Singslinger · 14 April 2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

I would pass on both and go for a FF (non-chrono) in SS...

So would I!

The non-chrono FF is a gorgeous watch, IMO much better looking than the Daytona...

travisb · 14 April 2011, 07:15 PM

I had a FF but sold it as I just could not get used to it on my wrist.
It's a great watch but I would definately go with the Daytona

Can't miss!

The GMT Master · 14 April 2011, 07:33 PM

Surely the FF would be a no-brainer. Different league to the Daytona, which, in my opinion, is overhyped and overpriced.

karmatp · 15 April 2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by the gmt master

surely the ff would be a no-brainer. Different league to the daytona, which, in my opinion, is overhyped and overpriced.

x2

dalip · 14 April 2011, 09:07 PM

Go for the FF...something different for you.

nauticajoe · 14 April 2011, 09:08 PM

Daytona's got my vote!

Andad · 14 April 2011, 09:51 PM

That is a good price for a RG FF.

Only a few could carry that off IMO as it one huge puppy.

psv · 14 April 2011, 10:01 PM

Resale of the gold watches is horrible and I have a feeling that the over-sized watch craze will die down (apart for Panerai owners, they have different taste DNA for some reason) so keep that in mind. However, if the FF sings to you - live a little - get it!

bewithabob · 15 April 2011, 12:17 AM

Daytona and FF are different animals altogether. I personally love the Daytona. But you can never go wrong when you get what you like in the end.

Dr.B · 15 April 2011, 12:19 AM

Buy what moves you.....
Daytona for me

Caraptor · 15 April 2011, 12:21 AM

If I could pull of the size (I can't) I would go FF.

rad87gn · 15 April 2011, 12:24 AM

Daytona keeps it's value very well. But a solid gold nice watch is very tempting no doubt!

dddrees · 15 April 2011, 12:42 AM

Always get the one you like the most. If you like both equally, then I would definitely go for the one with the better deal, don't always get oppoprtunities such as this.

slcbbrown · 15 April 2011, 01:45 AM

My opinion--

1. BP is definitely Swatch. Doesn't mean the watch isn't nice, but saying it isn't a Swatch is like saying Cadillac isn't a GM.
2. As pretty as gold or RG is, it's for dress watches or dress/sport models. A rose gold diving watch is like a Sub with a diamond bezel.
3. I much prefer the 40mm FF's. Much more versatile watch to own. I tried on the 45mm, and "steering wheel" or "porthole" are about what I thought, too.
4. I think the FF is a pretty watch, and the price for this one is attractive. IMO, the first buyer took the big fat drop in depreciation, and your resale value will be fine.

Roxas · 15 April 2011, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

My opinion--

1. BP is definitely Swatch. Doesn't mean the watch isn't nice, but saying it isn't a Swatch is like saying Cadillac isn't a GM.

I think not. Being owned by the Swatch group doesn't mean it is Swatch.

mdtddd2007 · 15 April 2011, 02:03 AM

Since u have many Rollies...I think BP. If u can get more discount. Good luck on your choice.

14 April 2011, 02:51 PM	#1
Duffs4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Marty Foxman Location: Orange County, Ca Watch: Wg panda, wg sub Posts: 100	SS DAYTONA or FIFTY FATHOMS I am. Rolex guy through aand through, Deep Sea, GMT II Coke, The. Hulk Sub, TT sub 116113, I am having a difficult choice because of an opportunity to buy a breams new rose gold Blancpain fifty fathoms at half price foe 13,500 vs a purchase of a stainless steel Daytona from an AD. Tough call touch call, I own lots of Rolexes but not the daytona and have always loved the FF especially in the rose gold. Thoughts boys?

14 April 2011, 03:48 PM	#3
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	The BP is a beautiful watch, but its a BP in name only, as it's still a SWATCH. Buy the Daytona __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

14 April 2011, 08:23 PM	#5
kmleffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: New York, NY Watch: GS SD GMT Posts: 389	Ss daytona vs fifty fathoms I would go with the FF in stainless. Love the watch, just wish I could afford it.

14 April 2011, 05:01 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I would pass on both and go for a FF (non-chrono) in SS... __________________

14 April 2011, 07:15 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,414	I'd get the Daytona I had a FF but sold it as I just could not get used to it on my wrist. It's a great watch but I would definately go with the Daytona Can't miss!

14 April 2011, 02:55 PM	#2
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,425	the Blancpain fifty fathoms, is the size of a car steering wheel... for that reason I say go Daytona... 20 years from now giant watches will be laughable...

14 April 2011, 04:10 PM	#13
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Daytona.Daytona.Daytona.

14 April 2011, 07:33 PM	#17
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Surely the FF would be a no-brainer. Different league to the Daytona, which, in my opinion, is overhyped and overpriced.

14 April 2011, 09:07 PM	#19
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Go for the FF...something different for you. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

14 April 2011, 09:08 PM	#20
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Daytona's got my vote!

14 April 2011, 09:51 PM	#21
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,479	That is a good price for a RG FF. Only a few could carry that off IMO as it one huge puppy. __________________ E

14 April 2011, 10:01 PM	#22
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Resale of the gold watches is horrible and I have a feeling that the over-sized watch craze will die down (apart for Panerai owners, they have different taste DNA for some reason) so keep that in mind. However, if the FF sings to you - live a little - get it!

15 April 2011, 12:17 AM	#23
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	Daytona and FF are different animals altogether. I personally love the Daytona. But you can never go wrong when you get what you like in the end. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

15 April 2011, 12:19 AM	#24
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Buy what moves you..... Daytona for me __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

15 April 2011, 12:21 AM	#25
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	If I could pull of the size (I can't) I would go FF.

15 April 2011, 12:24 AM	#26
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Daytona keeps it's value very well. But a solid gold nice watch is very tempting no doubt! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

15 April 2011, 12:42 AM	#27
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Always get the one you like the most. If you like both equally, then I would definitely go for the one with the better deal, don't always get oppoprtunities such as this. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 April 2011, 01:45 AM	#28
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	My opinion-- 1. BP is definitely Swatch. Doesn't mean the watch isn't nice, but saying it isn't a Swatch is like saying Cadillac isn't a GM. 2. As pretty as gold or RG is, it's for dress watches or dress/sport models. A rose gold diving watch is like a Sub with a diamond bezel. 3. I much prefer the 40mm FF's. Much more versatile watch to own. I tried on the 45mm, and "steering wheel" or "porthole" are about what I thought, too. 4. I think the FF is a pretty watch, and the price for this one is attractive. IMO, the first buyer took the big fat drop in depreciation, and your resale value will be fine.

15 April 2011, 02:03 AM	#30
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Since u have many Rollies...I think BP. If u can get more discount. Good luck on your choice.

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