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GerardoG · 17 July 2014, 11:57 AM

So many threads about the bruiser or blue-black gmt have me thinking...would a gmt be more 'useful' than a Daytona? Ok, let me re-phrase. If you have access to both pieces (forget the grail concept of the SS Daytona) which way would you go? Honestly. (Say SS Daytona was not hard to get at all)

viper9669 · 17 July 2014, 12:32 PM

The BLNR would be very useful to you Gerardo, you travel a lot!!

Kyu · 17 July 2014, 12:35 PM

I also voted for the BLNR

XZACM102 · 17 July 2014, 12:53 PM

Deep inside you know you want Daytona so now it's time to get it.

thomaspp · 17 July 2014, 01:14 PM

Like them both Mr G, but I have to say I tend to reach more for my gmt than I do my Daytona.

Muzz · 17 July 2014, 01:16 PM

They are both exceptional. I would lean towards the BLNR based on your travel, as mentioned already.

Garmool · 17 July 2014, 01:21 PM

Both are beautiful but I think the GMT's buzz is going to die down a little very soon... The Daytona is the King here and too special not to get.

CWIN · 17 July 2014, 01:27 PM

Since you travel often, I'd recommend the GMT...my personal preference though would be the Daytona. It would go great with your Sub

LBHQ · 17 July 2014, 01:33 PM

Daytona all the way

underdog33 · 17 July 2014, 01:39 PM

BLNR. I used to travel quite a bit and the date function and GMT were a must.

franzy · 17 July 2014, 01:45 PM

White faced Daytona is HOT!!! (so is the BLNR, but the edge for me goes to the white faced Daytona!).

Nycturbovr6 · 17 July 2014, 01:48 PM

Daytona for me!

gte217e · 17 July 2014, 01:54 PM

I purchased a white Daytona SS for my father and a BLNR for myself.
Here is how I classify the watches:
For Compliments: Daytona
For Date Function: BLNR
For GMT Function: BLNR
For travel: BLNR
For a splash of color: BLNR
For a more slender fit when wearing a dress shirt: Daytona

I just got the BLNR yesterday in fact and I am wearing it instead of my DateJust II.
I do like the functionality of the watch and I like that it isn't as flashy.

However, if I was to pick one Rolex, I'd say go for the Daytona.

You clearly want the Daytona since you asked "daytona or the BLNR" and not "BLNR or Daytona".

Nidal · 17 July 2014, 02:03 PM

I'll make this very easy for all. Remember when the black SS GMT2c came out in 2007 how "hot"it was! fast forward a few years later, you can get 1000$ off a BNIB any day and a used for 1800-2000$ less in the gray market! same thing with the BLNR, its the hot kid in the block that will gradually lose its sparkle! Daytona, after 14 year of redesign in year 2000 still a timeless classic. The bling and glare with BLNR is a contemprary hype! it is a great watch but not timeless with this disco club bezel!( i know I will be hit hard for my comment ;)

tkerrmd · 18 July 2014, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nidal

I'll make this very easy for all. Remember when the black SS GMT2c came out in 2007 how "hot"it was! fast forward a few years later, you can get 1000$ off a BNIB any day and a used for 1800-2000$ less in the gray market! same thing with the BLNR, its the hot kid in the block that will gradually lose its sparkle! Daytona, after 14 year of redesign in year 2000 still a timeless classic. The bling and glare with BLNR is a contemprary hype! it is a great watch but not timeless with this disco club bezel!( i know I will be hit hard for my comment ;)

This is how I feel also

But in your case the traveling gives the nod to the GMT if you were a racing enthusiast well then Daytona

If backgrounds and needs were not considered and the Daytona and GMT were both sitting there side by side and someone said hey fella which watch would you visually prefer I am a Daytona man

As we all say ya can't go wrong with either

smc23 · 18 July 2014, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nidal

I'll make this very easy for all. Remember when the black SS GMT2c came out in 2007 how "hot"it was! fast forward a few years later, you can get 1000$ off a BNIB any day and a used for 1800-2000$ less in the gray market! same thing with the BLNR, its the hot kid in the block that will gradually lose its sparkle! Daytona, after 14 year of redesign in year 2000 still a timeless classic. The bling and glare with BLNR is a contemprary hype! it is a great watch but not timeless with this disco club bezel!( i know I will be hit hard for my comment ;)

But the BLNR is not an ordinary GMTc. It is the first in the GMT line with a Black-Blue bezel and first for any watch company to manufacture a two tone ceramic bezel. Rolex has exclusive patents on this process so their is that added exclusivity to this model.

Having said that, I definitely am for all the history in the Daytona and that watch will be in my collection for sure (once they refresh it).

Whistlepig1 · 18 July 2014, 01:15 AM

BLNR...I'm biased, of course.
I work in a different time zone (GMT -6) from my home (GMT -5), and my wife's family live in a different time zone (GMT -11)...so it's a perfect choice for me.
I also think the BLNR is a modern classic and will stay that way, big supply or not.
Finally, I"m not much of a race fan, and need reading glasses to see the little chronographs...that said, I'm a HUGE Steve McQueen fan!

Congrats either way,

S.
j

Nidal · 18 July 2014, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smc23

But the BLNR is not an ordinary GMTc. It is the first in the GMT line with a Black-Blue bezel and first for any watch company to manufacture a two tone ceramic bezel. Rolex has exclusive patents on this process so their is that added exclusivity to this model.

Having said that, I definitely am for all the history in the Daytona and that watch will be in my collection for sure (once they refresh it).

Can't disagree with your point my friend either. They are all Rolexes and the rest is us analyzing and conversing :) :)

Nidal

Rolexpharm · 17 July 2014, 02:24 PM

The GMT styling is growing on me. I like the black and blue

Eric Chan · 17 July 2014, 02:50 PM

This is a tough one. Both are great watches for different reasons. I own both of them, but the BLNR is new to me. Have just had it for less than a month. At this point, I would lean more towards the BLNR as I feel it is a more well rounded watch. In the end you can't go wrong with either one.

rg9390 · 17 July 2014, 02:55 PM

If it was not the BLNR, just the GMT II, than Daytona. But the BLNR is very attractive.... So the BLNR - but based on all the assumptions mentioned.

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GB-man · 17 July 2014, 03:49 PM

Pretty sure we have debunked the SS Daytona being hard to get, at least in the US of A. That said, gmt is useful if you need to track multiple time zones and the Daytona is useful if you like to time everything because of OCD

Hairdude1 · 17 July 2014, 03:50 PM

I cannot stand the size of the daytona. GMT is an all around winner

jjm1970 · 17 July 2014, 08:47 PM

You can always get a GMT whenever you want (it was my first rolex in 1997). A SS Daytona is a bit more difficult (BNIB from an AD) to obtain usually. So if presented with the opportunity to get one or the other I would go Daytona first notwithstanding the GMT is significantly more useful.

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lipjin · 17 July 2014, 08:51 PM

The BLNR gets the nod! The date function gets more use than the chrono function for me!

Steel28 · 17 July 2014, 08:55 PM

GMT is a great watch but in my opinion Daytona is unbeatable. It's pure class and pure sport, it has so much presence on the wrist (7" wrist here).

Good luck in your choice.

beshannon · 17 July 2014, 09:07 PM

I like them both, I would like to add the BLNR to my collection along with myDaytona

nick c · 17 July 2014, 09:13 PM

I will go with Daytona

mike · 17 July 2014, 09:43 PM

No wrong answer. I favor the GMT due to versatility.

GerardoG · 17 July 2014, 09:41 PM

Wow! Very interesting comments from everyone. Looks like Daytona remains a classic and grail-esque, but GMT has a very special place. Poll results are quite interesting as of today.

View Poll Results: BLNR vs Daytona
SS Daytona	73	44.79%
BLNR GMT	84	51.53%
Gerardo: get a life. You have toooo much time on your hands	6	3.68%
Voters: 163. You may not vote on this poll

17 July 2014, 11:57 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	SS: Daytona vs BLNR GMT So many threads about the bruiser or blue-black gmt have me thinking...would a gmt be more 'useful' than a Daytona? Ok, let me re-phrase. If you have access to both pieces (forget the grail concept of the SS Daytona) which way would you go? Honestly. (Say SS Daytona was not hard to get at all)

17 July 2014, 01:14 PM	#5
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	SS: Daytona vs BLNR GMT Like them both Mr G, but I have to say I tend to reach more for my gmt than I do my Daytona. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

17 July 2014, 02:55 PM	#21
rg9390 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, HK Watch: BB58 Blue Posts: 471	If it was not the BLNR, just the GMT II, than Daytona. But the BLNR is very attractive.... So the BLNR - but based on all the assumptions mentioned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe \| Audemars Piguet \| Vacheron Constantin \| Rolex \| Tudor \| Grand Seiko \| Baume & Mercier \| Bamford London \| Studio Underd0g \| Swatch x Omega \| Swatch x Blancpain \| Casio

17 July 2014, 03:49 PM	#22
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,327	Pretty sure we have debunked the SS Daytona being hard to get, at least in the US of A. That said, gmt is useful if you need to track multiple time zones and the Daytona is useful if you like to time everything because of OCD __________________

17 July 2014, 12:32 PM	#2
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	The BLNR would be very useful to you Gerardo, you travel a lot!!

17 July 2014, 12:35 PM	#3
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	I also voted for the BLNR

17 July 2014, 12:53 PM	#4
XZACM102 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: CA Posts: 380	Deep inside you know you want Daytona so now it's time to get it.

17 July 2014, 01:16 PM	#6
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	They are both exceptional. I would lean towards the BLNR based on your travel, as mentioned already.

17 July 2014, 01:21 PM	#7
Garmool "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kuwait Posts: 53	Both are beautiful but I think the GMT's buzz is going to die down a little very soon... The Daytona is the King here and too special not to get.

17 July 2014, 01:27 PM	#8
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Since you travel often, I'd recommend the GMT...my personal preference though would be the Daytona. It would go great with your Sub

17 July 2014, 01:33 PM	#9
LBHQ Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: Home Watch: 116520 Posts: 134	Daytona all the way

17 July 2014, 01:39 PM	#10
underdog33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 324	BLNR. I used to travel quite a bit and the date function and GMT were a must.

17 July 2014, 01:45 PM	#11
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	White faced Daytona is HOT!!! (so is the BLNR, but the edge for me goes to the white faced Daytona!).

17 July 2014, 01:48 PM	#12
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Daytona for me!

17 July 2014, 01:54 PM	#13
gte217e "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 33	I purchased a white Daytona SS for my father and a BLNR for myself. Here is how I classify the watches: For Compliments: Daytona For Date Function: BLNR For GMT Function: BLNR For travel: BLNR For a splash of color: BLNR For a more slender fit when wearing a dress shirt: Daytona I just got the BLNR yesterday in fact and I am wearing it instead of my DateJust II. I do like the functionality of the watch and I like that it isn't as flashy. However, if I was to pick one Rolex, I'd say go for the Daytona. You clearly want the Daytona since you asked "daytona or the BLNR" and not "BLNR or Daytona".

17 July 2014, 02:03 PM	#14
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	I'll make this very easy for all. Remember when the black SS GMT2c came out in 2007 how "hot"it was! fast forward a few years later, you can get 1000$ off a BNIB any day and a used for 1800-2000$ less in the gray market! same thing with the BLNR, its the hot kid in the block that will gradually lose its sparkle! Daytona, after 14 year of redesign in year 2000 still a timeless classic. The bling and glare with BLNR is a contemprary hype! it is a great watch but not timeless with this disco club bezel!( i know I will be hit hard for my comment ;)

18 July 2014, 01:15 AM	#17
Whistlepig1 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Michiana Watch: GMT IIc BLNR Posts: 100	BLNR...I'm biased, of course. I work in a different time zone (GMT -6) from my home (GMT -5), and my wife's family live in a different time zone (GMT -11)...so it's a perfect choice for me. I also think the BLNR is a modern classic and will stay that way, big supply or not. Finally, I"m not much of a race fan, and need reading glasses to see the little chronographs...that said, I'm a HUGE Steve McQueen fan! Congrats either way, S. j

17 July 2014, 02:24 PM	#19
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	The GMT styling is growing on me. I like the black and blue

17 July 2014, 02:50 PM	#20
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	This is a tough one. Both are great watches for different reasons. I own both of them, but the BLNR is new to me. Have just had it for less than a month. At this point, I would lean more towards the BLNR as I feel it is a more well rounded watch. In the end you can't go wrong with either one.

17 July 2014, 03:50 PM	#23
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I cannot stand the size of the daytona. GMT is an all around winner __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

17 July 2014, 08:47 PM	#24
jjm1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: North Carolina Watch: GMTIIx2, SD4K, DYT Posts: 80	You can always get a GMT whenever you want (it was my first rolex in 1997). A SS Daytona is a bit more difficult (BNIB from an AD) to obtain usually. So if presented with the opportunity to get one or the other I would go Daytona first notwithstanding the GMT is significantly more useful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2014, 08:51 PM	#25
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	The BLNR gets the nod! The date function gets more use than the chrono function for me! __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

17 July 2014, 08:55 PM	#26
Steel28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,019	GMT is a great watch but in my opinion Daytona is unbeatable. It's pure class and pure sport, it has so much presence on the wrist (7" wrist here). Good luck in your choice.

17 July 2014, 09:07 PM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I like them both, I would like to add the BLNR to my collection along with myDaytona __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

17 July 2014, 09:13 PM	#28
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I will go with Daytona

17 July 2014, 09:43 PM	#29
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	No wrong answer. I favor the GMT due to versatility.

17 July 2014, 09:41 PM	#30
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Wow! Very interesting comments from everyone. Looks like Daytona remains a classic and grail-esque, but GMT has a very special place. Poll results are quite interesting as of today.

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