price being the same would you?

[shirtguy]

Buy a gold dj on strap or a ss daytona?

[kcmo]

SS Daytona

[shirtguy]

Please explain why you would give up gold for metal

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Please explain why you would give up gold for metal

You are the one who posed the question, why would you?

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Please explain why you would give up gold for metal

Sounds like you know what you really think.

Neither is on my wish list, but of the two I would take the DJ.

[Daytona-Dan]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Please explain why you would give up gold for metal

Gold is a metal isn't it?

Originally Posted by versatile1

That's like saying that at the end of the day a 300,000.00 home is just a pallet of lumber.

You guys on that end of the pond really need to start using bricks.
No wonder your houses get blown away with the slightest breeze

[kieselguhr]

Get the SS Daytona. Gold DJ only if it came with a gold bracelet.

Originally Posted by Daytona-Dan

Gold is a metal isn't it?



You guys on that end of the pond really need to start using bricks.
No wonder your houses get blown away with the slightest breeze

Plenty of brick houses on this side of the pond. Just depends on which region you are in. Other than cost, varying geology and weather dictates the optimal building material.
The UK is smaller than Nevada, geographically similar throughout. Would make sense having uniformed brick houses throughout the UK.

[Daytona-Dan]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Plenty of brick houses on this side of the pond. Just depends on which region you are in. Other than cost, varying geology and weather dictates the optimal building material.

It wasn't supposed to be taken so seriously but now that you mention it, you might be able to answer a nagging question that pops up from time to time here in the UK: Why do people in hurricane prone areas have their lives devastated and houses destroyed only to rebuild it again using the same materials and start the cycle all over again? I've seen a few interviews with people that have had their homes completely obliterated 3 times. Surely if it happens to you twice you need to start thinking that you're building it wrong? Why build it a third time exactly the same way?

Not trying to start a fight here, it's a genuine question

[Billywiz]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Get the SS Daytona. Gold DJ only if it came with a gold bracelet.



Plenty of brick houses on this side of the pond. Just depends on which region you are in. Other than cost, varying geology and weather dictates the optimal building material.
The UK is smaller than Nevada, geographically similar throughout. Would make sense having uniformed brick houses throughout the UK.

How did you arrive at comparing UK (green,lush) to Nevada (desert) ?

[chicfarmer1]

Originally Posted by kcmo

SS Daytona

But of course!

[superdog]

Originally Posted by kcmo

SS Daytona

I am with Karis!!!

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by superdog

I am with Karis!!!

[accce]

SS I dont like the look of gold and the business casual dress I wear at work and the shorts and jeans I wear on the weekends. But I also brushed out my Daytona to make it less Bling!

[Daytona-Dan]

Hmm, that's a really tough choice. I love the Daytona but I also love gold watches, I'm just not so keen on straps. If it's WG like your avatar, I'd probably go with the SS Daytona but it's a tough call.

[Pinotman]

SS Daytona, agree with accce, gold is too formal for some places. I live in Oregon where a gold watch would be considered garish

[shirtguy]

at least gold will have some value.
To pay 12k for a ss when at the end of the day its steel?

[versatile1]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

at least gold will have some value.
To pay 12k for a ss when at the end of the day its steel?

Only if you scrap them.
That's like saying that at the end of the day a 300,000.00 home is just a pallet of lumber
In reality at the end of the day a DJ is still a DJ and a Daytona is still a Daytona

[Thebiglagu]

Originally Posted by versatile1

Only if you scrap them.
That's like saying that at the end of the day a 300,000.00 home is just a pallet of lumber
In reality at the end of the day a DJ is still a DJ and a Daytona is still a Daytona

Well said! I agree 100%

[padi56]

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Buy a gold dj on strap or a ss daytona?

Originally Posted by shirtguy

Please explain why you would give up gold for metal

Well in general today when buying most gold watches at retail you will loose quite a bit of the value to price paid.While the SS sports type models in general like say the Daytona will keep the largest proportion of there price paid.And in general its the SS sports models in most any reference that will be more collectible than say any of the DJ range today.Although not a fan of any precious metal watches or the modern day Daytona its the Daytona I would choose

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well in general today when buying most gold watches at retail you will loose quite a bit of the value to price paid.While the SS sports type models in general like say the Daytona will keep the largest proportion of there price paid.And in general its the SS sports models in most any reference that will be more collectible than say any of the DJ range today.Although not a fan of any precious metal watches or the modern day Daytona its the Daytona I would choose.

Perhaps, I'm not one to dispute that. So, it all comes down to the buyer's motive, personal enjoyment or trade value.

[Rex22]

Ss daytona

[Urosfan]

I only like white gold

[Sam Philip]

SS Daytona

[Trouble15]

SS Daytona

[Pinotman]

Most likely because they have roots in the community, it is home. Look how many people move to San Francisco, one of the most beautiful cities in America and also a ticking time bomb for a huge earthquake

[George Ab]

One is a sport watch and the other a dress watch. Really depends on what you prefer. Personally, I like sport watches. Also, I am not a big strap fan. I will wear on occasion. With a strap you really need to be aware of environment you are wearing a strap as sweat will mess it up fairly quickly.

[joe100]

If we're talking a vintage gold DJ, of course. If not, neither. I'm not much for gold and the Daytona leaves me cold. If I had to have a chrono, I'd have a Speedmaster.

[perpetualman88]

for me it would be SS daytona.

If I was going to go for a gold Rolex it would be a Day Date

[Annan]

As always....buy what sings to you. For me it would be the DJ on leather. Simple reason is that I personally do not care for the Daytona. There's just way too much going on.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by Annan

Simple reason is that I personally do not care for the Daytona. There's just way too much going on.

Good point, since I picked up a Victorinox a few years ago with 3 sub dials, I have gone only for the simple, clean looks in my better watches. That's why, of all models in the Rolex line, the Daytona just doesn't do it for me. It's muscular looking, and the complications are impressive, but, like you said, too much going on.