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rmlovett1 · 31 January 2025, 11:14 AM

If choosing only ONE Daytona in a 6-8 piece Rolex collection that would also include all modern…GMT, OP41, DJ, SUB, SD, couple DD40’S…

rmlovett1 · 31 January 2025, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rmlovett1

If choosing only ONE Daytona in a 6-8 piece Rolex collection that would also include all modern…GMT, OP41, DJ, SUB, SD, couple DD40’S…

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jb335 · 31 January 2025, 12:43 PM

Tough one, both amazing.

I think I would go with the 6263. And possibly not for the best reasons. I feel like the Platona comes across as a "rich guy" watch, while the Big Red comes across as a "rich guy watch for a guy who knows watches." Yeah, silly reason, I know.

In other words, I feel like the vintage Daytona is a bit cooler.

Either way, whichever you choose between these two and you're coming up a winner.

garyk · 31 January 2025, 12:55 PM

So awesome, do not make me choose lol…

goog53 · 31 January 2025, 12:58 PM

6263. Platona is great but personally cant stand brown bezel and subdial rings

worldofoyster · 31 January 2025, 01:01 PM

6263

JRell · 31 January 2025, 01:02 PM

Not even close, classic is superior.

fskywalker · 31 January 2025, 01:11 PM

New version gets my vote

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ChronoZach · 31 January 2025, 01:17 PM

Platinum Daytona, for-getabout it! Always the platona. Not even close.

Cheers,

BraveBold · 31 January 2025, 02:41 PM

Happy to be in the minority in favor of the 6263.

noshame · 31 January 2025, 02:56 PM

I'm not a Daytona expert at all, and I love the Platona, but that 6263 is pretty much perfect! You can't lose either way.

thegrandseirolexguy · 31 January 2025, 03:06 PM

126503 rolesor white dial. Beautiful piece of work.

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t65tampa · 31 January 2025, 03:10 PM

My favorite Daytona would be my 116508, but it I were to have only one Daytona in my collection, it would be the 126500. The stainless steel feels so sleek and svelte, it is a pleasure to wear.

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MSL997 · 31 January 2025, 03:23 PM

Get the big red, no longer in production and can always get the current platona

Hulkhunter · 31 January 2025, 03:24 PM

Platinum, all day every day.

Cru Jones · 31 January 2025, 05:01 PM

If meant as a trophy piece to admire and wear rarely, then the 6263. Otherwise, for regular day to day life, the 126506.

Good luck with the choice!

For me, the 126506. But if I had 8 other Rolexes, the 6263 could be more tempting.

Bazil · 31 January 2025, 05:41 PM

A call that can’t be wrong whatever you chose, both watches polar apart, the Platinum weighs a ton, the 6263 much lighter and slightly smaller ..
for me when I tried on Platona at my AD the ice blue was incredible, an amazing piece, where’s 6263 historically is an incredible Daytona to buy … in your position I would change my mind daily ..

SS Oyster · 31 January 2025, 06:50 PM

Big Red!

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OG1982 · 31 January 2025, 07:24 PM

126500 with a black dial.

brandrea · 31 January 2025, 07:54 PM

With your collection I’d go the vintage route and wear it on days when you want to feel something a bit more special on your wrist

rmlovett1 · 31 January 2025, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jb335

Tough one, both amazing.

I think I would go with the 6263. And possibly not for the best reasons. I feel like the Platona comes across as a "rich guy" watch, while the Big Red comes across as a "rich guy watch for a guy who knows watches." Yeah, silly reason, I know.

In other words, I feel like the vintage Daytona is a bit cooler.

Either way, whichever you choose between these two and you're coming up a winner.

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Originally Posted by garyk

So awesome, do not make me choose lol…

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Originally Posted by goog53

6263. Platona is great but personally cant stand brown bezel and subdial rings

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Originally Posted by worldofoyster

6263

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Originally Posted by JRell

Not even close, classic is superior.

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

New version gets my vote

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Originally Posted by ChronoZach

Platinum Daytona, for-getabout it! Always the platona. Not even close.

Cheers,

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Originally Posted by BraveBold

Happy to be in the minority in favor of the 6263.

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Originally Posted by noshame

I'm not a Daytona expert at all, and I love the Platona, but that 6263 is pretty much perfect! You can't lose either way.

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Originally Posted by thegrandseirolexguy

126503 rolesor white dial. Beautiful piece of work.

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Originally Posted by MSL997

Get the big red, no longer in production and can always get the current platona

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Originally Posted by Hulkhunter

Platinum, all day every day.

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

If meant as a trophy piece to admire and wear rarely, then the 6263. Otherwise, for regular day to day life, the 126506.

Good luck with the choice!

For me, the 126506. But if I had 8 other Rolexes, the 6263 could be more tempting.

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Originally Posted by Bazil

A call that can’t be wrong whatever you chose, both watches polar apart, the Platinum weighs a ton, the 6263 much lighter and slightly smaller ..
for me when I tried on Platona at my AD the ice blue was incredible, an amazing piece, where’s 6263 historically is an incredible Daytona to buy … in your position I would change my mind daily ..

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Big Red!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

With your collection I’d go the vintage route and wear it on days when you want to feel something a bit more special on your wrist

Thanks all ! Some good thoughts and points!

alllexandru · 31 January 2025, 08:53 PM

Im not young anymore and the 6263 fits my dress style better.

travisb · 31 January 2025, 09:21 PM

That's a tough one.
I think that if I owned the 6263 I would rarely wear it. Taking it out on only special occasions or just to admire.
Whereas with the 126506 I'd feel more free to wear it just about anywhere anytime due to it's modern construction.
126506 is my choice.

Joearch · 31 January 2025, 09:29 PM

Big Red for me.

1st amg · 31 January 2025, 10:09 PM

I am for the Platona. Just love the ice blue dial. There is no mistaking what it is

ap1 · 31 January 2025, 10:40 PM

Platona for me. I know money doesn’t match but I’d rather have both daytonas and one dd40!

rmlovett1 · 31 January 2025, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by alllexandru

Im not young anymore and the 6263 fits my dress style better.

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Originally Posted by travisb

That's a tough one.
I think that if I owned the 6263 I would rarely wear it. Taking it out on only special occasions or just to admire.
Whereas with the 126506 I'd feel more free to wear it just about anywhere anytime due to it's modern construction.
126506 is my choice.

Thanks Travis.

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Originally Posted by Joearch

Big Red for me.

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

I am for the Platona. Just love the ice blue dial. There is no mistaking what it is

Agreed! It’s one of my absolute favorites

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Originally Posted by ap1

Platona for me. I know money doesn’t match but I’d rather have both daytonas and one dd40!

Good point

Thank you

Chiboy · 31 January 2025, 11:02 PM

You should get the platinum Daytona and wear the heck out of it for a month before selling it again!

I think I am of the mindset mentioned here that for daily wear, the platinum works well, but perhaps in a larger collection like yours, having an awesome vintage Daytona would be great for special occasions.

This is kind of like "should I get the GT3RS or the F8" dilemma.

1William · 31 January 2025, 11:07 PM

Platinum Daytona.

john_peter33 · 31 January 2025, 11:18 PM

I have a 6263 big red silver and it can be a daily. I also have a 126505 rose gold for the modern feel. I love both. If you have a chance to get an excellent 6263 that’s tough to pass on. As stated above there is a cool factor that just hits different from a modern watch. So long winded answer and vote for 6263.

View Poll Results: If only one Daytona in a 6-8 piece Rolex collection
6263 Big Red silver dial	80	39.41%
126506 baguette dial	123	60.59%
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31 January 2025, 11:14 AM	#1
rmlovett1 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,707	Daytona Poll…. If choosing only one If choosing only ONE Daytona in a 6-8 piece Rolex collection that would also include all modern…GMT, OP41, DJ, SUB, SD, couple DD40’S…

31 January 2025, 12:55 PM	#4
garyk 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,925	So awesome, do not make me choose lol… __________________

31 January 2025, 12:58 PM	#5
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,080	6263. Platona is great but personally cant stand brown bezel and subdial rings __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

31 January 2025, 01:02 PM	#7
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,239	Not even close, classic is superior. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

31 January 2025, 12:43 PM	#3
jb335 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,648	Tough one, both amazing. I think I would go with the 6263. And possibly not for the best reasons. I feel like the Platona comes across as a "rich guy" watch, while the Big Red comes across as a "rich guy watch for a guy who knows watches." Yeah, silly reason, I know. In other words, I feel like the vintage Daytona is a bit cooler. Either way, whichever you choose between these two and you're coming up a winner.

31 January 2025, 01:01 PM	#6
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,488	6263

31 January 2025, 01:11 PM	#8
fskywalker 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,323	New version gets my vote Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 215.30.40.20.03.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

31 January 2025, 01:17 PM	#9
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 869	Platinum Daytona, for-getabout it! Always the platona. Not even close. Cheers,

31 January 2025, 02:41 PM	#10
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 1,704	Happy to be in the minority in favor of the 6263.

31 January 2025, 02:56 PM	#11
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,740	I'm not a Daytona expert at all, and I love the Platona, but that 6263 is pretty much perfect! You can't lose either way. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB

31 January 2025, 03:06 PM	#12
thegrandseirolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Asia Posts: 550	126503 rolesor white dial. Beautiful piece of work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2025, 03:10 PM	#13
t65tampa 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,316	My favorite Daytona would be my 116508, but it I were to have only one Daytona in my collection, it would be the 126500. The stainless steel feels so sleek and svelte, it is a pleasure to wear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ t65tampa

31 January 2025, 03:23 PM	#14
MSL997 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Nation of Rolex Watch: PlatonaPanda116520 Posts: 204	Get the big red, no longer in production and can always get the current platona __________________ All day I dream about Daytona

31 January 2025, 03:24 PM	#15
Hulkhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 604	Platinum, all day every day. __________________ 126000 OP36Turquoise124300 OP41 Green 126720VTNR GMT II 126710BLRO GMT II126710BLNR GMT II 126518LN Daytona - Gold with black subs

31 January 2025, 05:01 PM	#16
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,561	If meant as a trophy piece to admire and wear rarely, then the 6263. Otherwise, for regular day to day life, the 126506. Good luck with the choice! For me, the 126506. But if I had 8 other Rolexes, the 6263 could be more tempting.

31 January 2025, 05:41 PM	#17
Bazil 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 4,167	A call that can’t be wrong whatever you chose, both watches polar apart, the Platinum weighs a ton, the 6263 much lighter and slightly smaller .. for me when I tried on Platona at my AD the ice blue was incredible, an amazing piece, where’s 6263 historically is an incredible Daytona to buy … in your position I would change my mind daily .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”*

31 January 2025, 06:50 PM	#18
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,374	Big Red! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2025, 07:24 PM	#19
OG1982 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Ollie Location: UK Watch: Sub41 OP36 & DJ36 Posts: 2,152	126500 with a black dial.

31 January 2025, 07:54 PM	#20
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,426	With your collection I’d go the vintage route and wear it on days when you want to feel something a bit more special on your wrist

31 January 2025, 08:53 PM	#22
alllexandru "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,510	Im not young anymore and the 6263 fits my dress style better.

31 January 2025, 09:21 PM	#23
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,775	That's a tough one. I think that if I owned the 6263 I would rarely wear it. Taking it out on only special occasions or just to admire. Whereas with the 126506 I'd feel more free to wear it just about anywhere anytime due to it's modern construction. 126506 is my choice.

31 January 2025, 09:29 PM	#24
Joearch 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,935	Big Red for me.

31 January 2025, 10:09 PM	#25
1st amg 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,545	I am for the Platona. Just love the ice blue dial. There is no mistaking what it is

31 January 2025, 10:40 PM	#26
ap1 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,640	Platona for me. I know money doesn’t match but I’d rather have both daytonas and one dd40!

31 January 2025, 11:02 PM	#28
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,600	You should get the platinum Daytona and wear the heck out of it for a month before selling it again! I think I am of the mindset mentioned here that for daily wear, the platinum works well, but perhaps in a larger collection like yours, having an awesome vintage Daytona would be great for special occasions. This is kind of like "should I get the GT3RS or the F8" dilemma. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

31 January 2025, 11:07 PM	#29
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,523	Platinum Daytona.

31 January 2025, 11:18 PM	#30
john_peter33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 95	I have a 6263 big red silver and it can be a daily. I also have a 126505 rose gold for the modern feel. I love both. If you have a chance to get an excellent 6263 that’s tough to pass on. As stated above there is a cool factor that just hits different from a modern watch. So long winded answer and vote for 6263.

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