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watchucallit · 25 July 2015, 06:55 AM

I have a lot of nice pieces-- Pateks, AP, FPJ, ALS etc. but have not really been that interested in Rolex. I am warming to the idea and was at one point considering a BLNR GMTII vs Daytona. I am very much into chronographs but i do travel a fair bit and also like the GMT complication. I have a small wrist just under 6.5 inches and I had though based on my reading -- various threads on this website that there was generally a view that the Daytona is more comfortable especially on smaller wrists. On another site I saw someone making the opposite comment. I have become more sensitive to watch comfort and if i do decide to go Rolex--- my choice will come down to comfort.

So I want to know for those with small wrists 6.5 or below-- which is more comfortable --- the Daytona or BLNR GMT II.

Scoobs · 25 July 2015, 07:01 AM

I have a sub c and a Daytona and 6.5 wrists. I find the Daytona much more comfortable when worn over long periods.

Sometimes I need to quickly glance at my wrist when wearing the Daytona as it feels like there is nothing there. Or that could be an excuse to look at the panda dial. Not sure :)

locutus49 · 25 July 2015, 07:03 AM

Wllnv19 · 25 July 2015, 09:30 AM

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Just beautiful!

daytonaTBR · 25 July 2015, 12:02 PM

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Love the platona

Eric Chan · 25 July 2015, 07:25 AM

I have a 7 inch wrist and have owned a Daytona and own a BLNR. The comfort level for both are about the same, but if I had to choose, I would say the Daytona is slightly more comfortable.

h999r · 25 July 2015, 07:28 AM

they both the same comfort. Like me , at least you need to have 1 Rolex for daily.

TheMethod · 25 July 2015, 08:01 AM

I don't have a GMT but the Daytona is probably the most comfortable watch I've worn.

beshannon · 25 July 2015, 08:07 AM

My wrist is 6.5" and I enjoy wearing both my Daytona and my BLNR equally.

Both are very comfortable on my wrist.

AS1 · 25 July 2015, 08:49 AM

Owned both (now flipped!) and have exactly the same size wrist as you... Daytona is supremely comfortable. BLNR also totally good, but Daytona has a clear edge in my mind.

theflywrist · 25 July 2015, 09:22 AM

I have similar wrist size as you.
I never owned nor do I want to own the Daytona, however the BLNR is very comfortable I can tell you that.
Go for it! You'll never get bored I assure you

Seaswirl · 25 July 2015, 09:27 AM

The Daytona is my most comfortable watch. I forget it's on the wrist, especially when wearing dress shirts

watchucallit · 25 July 2015, 10:20 AM

Wow a large number of votes in a short time period. Sounds like most go with Daytona. John--- your piece is gorgeous. My mother lives in LaJolla. I am in the bay area. Is that a special edition model ?

locutus49 · 2 August 2015, 02:53 AM

50th anniversary platinum Daytona.

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Originally Posted by watchucallit

Wow a large number of votes in a short time period. Sounds like most go with Daytona. John--- your piece is gorgeous. My mother lives in LaJolla. I am in the bay area. Is that a special edition model ?

Muzz · 25 July 2015, 10:33 AM

Big wrist or small wrist, hard to beat the comfort of a Daytona.

Ezkill · 25 July 2015, 10:33 AM

I think the Daytona but only slightly. Might not even be measurable to be honest. For me it's always just a matter of getting the band dialed in which generally takes a bit of time. 2-3 weeks before I locktite the screws back in. They're both very comfortable.

ck1109 · 25 July 2015, 10:46 AM

I have a 6" wrist. I moved my BLNR and got the Daytona. For me, Daytona is definitely more comfortable than the BLNR.

tkerrmd · 25 July 2015, 10:49 AM

I have both and both fit and feel great. But the Daytona, to me, just hugs your wrist better, if that makes sense? I too have a 6.5 inch wrist and the GMT and sub are a little "flatter" little more "space" between watch and skin, so Daytona to me fits and feels that it wears the best out of all my watches

DCheeta · 25 July 2015, 12:39 PM

Daytona. I think the Daytona is the most comfortable watch I own.

Sam Crow · 25 July 2015, 01:06 PM

GMT and Sub feel fine, but the Daytona feels as though it was molded for my 6.5 " wrist.

anothernewphone · 25 July 2015, 01:36 PM

6.75" wrist here. I have found the size and shape of the Daytona is the best for my wrist.

I did try on a BLNR, and it's a better fit than the Sub was on my wrist.

fishingbear · 25 July 2015, 01:42 PM

Tough call as both are comfy but I think the Daytona takes the top.
By the way, that was me that voted "Neither are comfy" by mistake as my finger touched box below intended. ...Darn iPads.

sickened1 · 25 July 2015, 01:45 PM

Own both and Daytona is more comfortable for me (6.5 wrist).

Urosfan · 25 July 2015, 01:52 PM

Daytona

mdtddd2007 · 25 July 2015, 01:52 PM

Daytona wears much nicer. Case/bracelet and height more balanced!

cornerstore · 25 July 2015, 01:59 PM

Comfort , then the down turned lugs of the Daytona are best for a small wrist.

red1108nyc · 25 July 2015, 02:00 PM

May I suggest a black dial Daytona? Super comfortable on my 6.5 inch wrist:

S2000_driver · 25 July 2015, 03:52 PM

Daytona is very comfortable. Especially under shirt and jacket sleeves.

eonflux · 25 July 2015, 05:29 PM

Those with both Daytona's and GMT's can offer a better perspective on relative comfort since I only have a GMT, though I've not had any issues with how that watch wears on my wrist of similar size.
My guess is that you'll find the GMT sufficiently comfortable.

Besides comfort, there may be a few other things to consider:
- Obviously, chronograph vs GMT with a date
- Screw down push buttons on the Daytona: some like these, others don't
- Bezel: the GMT is less likely to show wear marks than the Daytona, which has the same issue as other watches with smooth, polished bezels
- Legibility: friends with white and black Daytona's have mentioned their other Rolexes (Subs, GMTs, Sea-Dwellers) are more legible, particularly vs the black Daytona
- Lume: GMT would be better

Either way, a great choice for a first Rolex.
And perhaps you'll end up with both!

watchucallit · 26 July 2015, 04:14 AM

I think you raise a few good points. I have been a bit worried about the legibility. I have middle aged eyes and wear glasses -- well not all the time as my prescription is weak and my major problem is with small writing close up--- so particularly affects my ability to read some of the sub dials. I have another watch with screw down pushers so that does not bother me too much.

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Originally Posted by eonflux

Those with both Daytona's and GMT's can offer a better perspective on relative comfort since I only have a GMT, though I've not had any issues with how that watch wears on my wrist of similar size.
My guess is that you'll find the GMT sufficiently comfortable.

Besides comfort, there may be a few other things to consider:
- Obviously, chronograph vs GMT with a date
- Screw down push buttons on the Daytona: some like these, others don't
- Bezel: the GMT is less likely to show wear marks than the Daytona, which has the same issue as other watches with smooth, polished bezels
- Legibility: friends with white and black Daytona's have mentioned their other Rolexes (Subs, GMTs, Sea-Dwellers) are more legible, particularly vs the black Daytona
- Lume: GMT would be better

Either way, a great choice for a first Rolex.
And perhaps you'll end up with both!

View Poll Results: Which is more comfortable on a small wrist
Daytona	145	63.60%
BLNR GMT II	28	12.28%
About the same	48	21.05%
Neither are very comfortable	7	3.07%
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25 July 2015, 06:55 AM	#1
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	Comfort Daytona vs BLNR GMTII on small wrists I have a lot of nice pieces-- Pateks, AP, FPJ, ALS etc. but have not really been that interested in Rolex. I am warming to the idea and was at one point considering a BLNR GMTII vs Daytona. I am very much into chronographs but i do travel a fair bit and also like the GMT complication. I have a small wrist just under 6.5 inches and I had though based on my reading -- various threads on this website that there was generally a view that the Daytona is more comfortable especially on smaller wrists. On another site I saw someone making the opposite comment. I have become more sensitive to watch comfort and if i do decide to go Rolex--- my choice will come down to comfort. So I want to know for those with small wrists 6.5 or below-- which is more comfortable --- the Daytona or BLNR GMT II.

25 July 2015, 07:25 AM	#6
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	I have a 7 inch wrist and have owned a Daytona and own a BLNR. The comfort level for both are about the same, but if I had to choose, I would say the Daytona is slightly more comfortable. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

25 July 2015, 08:07 AM	#9
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	My wrist is 6.5" and I enjoy wearing both my Daytona and my BLNR equally. Both are very comfortable on my wrist. __________________ 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

25 July 2015, 07:01 AM	#2
Scoobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: David Location: Sydney Watch: Daytona & Sub C Posts: 206	I have a sub c and a Daytona and 6.5 wrists. I find the Daytona much more comfortable when worn over long periods. Sometimes I need to quickly glance at my wrist when wearing the Daytona as it feels like there is nothing there. Or that could be an excuse to look at the panda dial. Not sure :)

25 July 2015, 07:03 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193

25 July 2015, 07:28 AM	#7
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	they both the same comfort. Like me , at least you need to have 1 Rolex for daily.

25 July 2015, 08:01 AM	#8
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	I don't have a GMT but the Daytona is probably the most comfortable watch I've worn.

25 July 2015, 08:49 AM	#10
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Owned both (now flipped!) and have exactly the same size wrist as you... Daytona is supremely comfortable. BLNR also totally good, but Daytona has a clear edge in my mind.

25 July 2015, 09:22 AM	#11
theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,993	I have similar wrist size as you. I never owned nor do I want to own the Daytona, however the BLNR is very comfortable I can tell you that. Go for it! You'll never get bored I assure you

25 July 2015, 09:27 AM	#12
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	The Daytona is my most comfortable watch. I forget it's on the wrist, especially when wearing dress shirts

25 July 2015, 10:20 AM	#13
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,218	Wow a large number of votes in a short time period. Sounds like most go with Daytona. John--- your piece is gorgeous. My mother lives in LaJolla. I am in the bay area. Is that a special edition model ?

25 July 2015, 10:33 AM	#15
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Big wrist or small wrist, hard to beat the comfort of a Daytona.

25 July 2015, 10:33 AM	#16
Ezkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California Posts: 148	I think the Daytona but only slightly. Might not even be measurable to be honest. For me it's always just a matter of getting the band dialed in which generally takes a bit of time. 2-3 weeks before I locktite the screws back in. They're both very comfortable.

25 July 2015, 10:46 AM	#17
ck1109 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: WA Watch: Many... Posts: 427	I have a 6" wrist. I moved my BLNR and got the Daytona. For me, Daytona is definitely more comfortable than the BLNR.

25 July 2015, 10:49 AM	#18
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I have both and both fit and feel great. But the Daytona, to me, just hugs your wrist better, if that makes sense? I too have a 6.5 inch wrist and the GMT and sub are a little "flatter" little more "space" between watch and skin, so Daytona to me fits and feels that it wears the best out of all my watches

25 July 2015, 12:39 PM	#19
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,184	Daytona. I think the Daytona is the most comfortable watch I own.

25 July 2015, 01:06 PM	#20
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	GMT and Sub feel fine, but the Daytona feels as though it was molded for my 6.5 " wrist.

25 July 2015, 01:36 PM	#21
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	6.75" wrist here. I have found the size and shape of the Daytona is the best for my wrist. I did try on a BLNR, and it's a better fit than the Sub was on my wrist.

25 July 2015, 01:42 PM	#22
fishingbear 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,574	Tough call as both are comfy but I think the Daytona takes the top. By the way, that was me that voted "Neither are comfy" by mistake as my finger touched box below intended. ...Darn iPads.

25 July 2015, 01:45 PM	#23
sickened1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,079	Own both and Daytona is more comfortable for me (6.5 wrist).

25 July 2015, 01:52 PM	#24
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,412	Daytona

25 July 2015, 01:52 PM	#25
mdtddd2007 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,795	Daytona wears much nicer. Case/bracelet and height more balanced!

25 July 2015, 01:59 PM	#26
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,015	Comfort , then the down turned lugs of the Daytona are best for a small wrist.

25 July 2015, 02:00 PM	#27
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,514	May I suggest a black dial Daytona? Super comfortable on my 6.5 inch wrist:

25 July 2015, 03:52 PM	#28
S2000_driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 268	Daytona is very comfortable. Especially under shirt and jacket sleeves.

25 July 2015, 05:29 PM	#29
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,645	Those with both Daytona's and GMT's can offer a better perspective on relative comfort since I only have a GMT, though I've not had any issues with how that watch wears on my wrist of similar size. My guess is that you'll find the GMT sufficiently comfortable. Besides comfort, there may be a few other things to consider: - Obviously, chronograph vs GMT with a date - Screw down push buttons on the Daytona: some like these, others don't - Bezel: the GMT is less likely to show wear marks than the Daytona, which has the same issue as other watches with smooth, polished bezels - Legibility: friends with white and black Daytona's have mentioned their other Rolexes (Subs, GMTs, Sea-Dwellers) are more legible, particularly vs the black Daytona - Lume: GMT would be better Either way, a great choice for a first Rolex. And perhaps you'll end up with both!

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