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Chiboy · 6 July 2017, 08:27 AM

Daytona C in white. It got me off my duff after 30 years of wearing one (Rolex) watch and not considering another. It got me joining TRF around the same time that I put down a deposit on it. It got me so wound up (ha!) that I ended up going platinum rather than waiting for the SS to come in (should be in the next month). I think it's the best looking modern Rolex made (for the money).

ras47 · 6 July 2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Atleo

Aesthetically the Pepsi is the best looking. I'm a bit put off by the price obviously and unfamiliar with the white gold in terms of durability and scratches. But it's an absolute stunner to look at.

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Totally agree. I put function above form, but when you can have both, why not? My GMT2 Pepsi is tops. I can't tell you how often I'm somewhere like the bank and check the date on my watch, just to confirm it. The new generation grabs their iPhones for that. Codgers like me are used to looking at our wrists. Time is always legible at a glance. And the GMT hand is useful for me when I travel and work with overseas markets or clients.

My GMT2 is also the most comfortable watch to wear that I've ever owned. A well-fitted Rolex bracelet is a thing of beauty. And a thing of beauty is a joy forever (Keats).

Rolexavidfan · 6 July 2017, 10:40 AM

My vote goes to GMT2c. Rolex upgraded the watch not only on the Ceramic bezel (later to introduce BLNR and BLRO) but also allowed the hour hand to be adjusted, making a three time zone feature. There are also updates made on the technical movement parts which are shared across the other models.

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tomnevers · 6 July 2017, 11:59 AM

I saw this in my local AD and it looks sooo nice in person.

bobby81 · 7 July 2017, 10:39 AM

Any of the Daytona Models I myself have the Daytona 116503 Classic White Dial with Gold Sub Dials & I think it's an amazing looking Watch

dubins930 · 7 July 2017, 02:02 PM

214270

busytimmy · 7 July 2017, 03:34 PM

IMO

PrinceT · 7 July 2017, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DramaTurtle

I may have posted in this thread already but:

Because green.

Oh yes

Hulk love

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RRGHOST1 · 7 July 2017, 08:00 PM

Best looking Rolex for me is the TT SubC 116613LB.

Rodrigo082 · 7 July 2017, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tebow15

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Agreed :)

Rodrigo082 · 7 July 2017, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by lostis4d

im trying to work out why the Daytona is so unique and appealing,
it has zero to do with functionality
it has NO DATE,
hardly anyone uses it for the purpose intended,

what is it about the Daytona???

I had it for few months and decided to sell with a profit. I think it's the hype behind it but like you mentioned, there is not functionality.

As a previous owner, I can feel it's just a hype

Pmt2 · 8 July 2017, 02:57 PM

SD43! Bigger, better, badder!

springer · 8 July 2017, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lostis4d

I can't decide between:

1. 116500

2. Ceramic Pepsi

3. WG smurf

4. BLNR

My personal opinion is the white face 116500 because of the black and white contrast and the red "Daytona" font.

Any thoughts?

Does everyone know these "pet" names like BL BR BO BS smurf etc. I see why you can't decide with all these coded names, abbreviations etc.

Sky Dweller is the bomb and it isn't even listed.

regnant · 8 July 2017, 06:27 PM

I think Ro Daytona 116500 LN edges the Sky Dweller

Jrsanchez · 22 November 2021, 02:21 AM

Yg daydate

TswaneNguni · 22 November 2021, 02:28 AM

All you need is a Sub/Date and a ss Daytona .

The poll confirms .

PS: Surprised by BLNR > BLRO

IamJacky · 22 November 2021, 02:38 AM

I see that this is an old poll from 2017, personally I think the best looking modern Rolex is the 116500LN Daytona.

TimeAZ · 22 November 2021, 04:43 AM

My preference in aesthetic
OP > Exp. > DJ > Sub

Havfun · 22 November 2021, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tebow15

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Agree wholeheartedly

inadeje · 22 November 2021, 05:24 AM

The Daytona is the do-it-all Rolex. Equally adaptable with shorts and t-shirt or a tuxedo.

mquarter · 22 November 2021, 12:36 PM

I voted for Daytona due to its thin profile and elegantly shaped case.

For models like the GMT, sub etc, the modern aesthetics lose out to the 5 digits sadly.

atleywatches · 22 November 2021, 01:42 PM

Of the ones on your list, I would pick the white dial Daytona or the Batman.

el3ctronick · 4 January 2022, 10:42 PM

sea dweller 43mm, because this is the one I own :P

DRS Enabled · 5 January 2022, 12:19 AM

Panda Daytona and the Pepsi GMT

The modern ceramic Pepsi GMT is a direct descendent of the original Bakelite GMT and looks much more like it compared to the aluminum bezel ones. Originally I liked the aluminum bezel ones more but the ceramic has really grown on me. Not to mention with a better & updated movement.

DonLee · 5 January 2022, 01:17 AM

Yacht Master 40mm grey dial. 126622

1665fan · 5 January 2022, 01:18 AM

Hulk for the win!!!

View Poll Results: Best modern day Rolex
Daytona 116500	242	26.95%
BLRO	90	10.02%
BLNR	171	19.04%
SubC	223	24.83%
WG Smurf	83	9.24%
Sky dweller Basel 17	89	9.91%
Voters: 898. You may not vote on this poll

6 July 2017, 08:27 AM	#151
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,549	Daytona C in white. It got me off my duff after 30 years of wearing one (Rolex) watch and not considering another. It got me joining TRF around the same time that I put down a deposit on it. It got me so wound up (ha!) that I ended up going platinum rather than waiting for the SS to come in (should be in the next month). I think it's the best looking modern Rolex made (for the money). __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

6 July 2017, 10:40 AM	#153
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	Best looking modern day Rolex and why My vote goes to GMT2c. Rolex upgraded the watch not only on the Ceramic bezel (later to introduce BLNR and BLRO) but also allowed the hour hand to be adjusted, making a three time zone feature. There are also updates made on the technical movement parts which are shared across the other models. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

7 July 2017, 08:00 PM	#159
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,990	Best looking Rolex for me is the TT SubC 116613LB. __________________ RRGHOST1

8 July 2017, 06:27 PM	#164
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I think Ro Daytona 116500 LN edges the Sky Dweller __________________

6 July 2017, 11:59 AM	#154
tomnevers "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 18	I saw this in my local AD and it looks sooo nice in person.

7 July 2017, 10:39 AM	#155
bobby81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Noel McKevitt Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 843	Any of the Daytona Models I myself have the Daytona 116503 Classic White Dial with Gold Sub Dials & I think it's an amazing looking Watch

7 July 2017, 02:02 PM	#156
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 839	214270

7 July 2017, 03:34 PM	#157
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	IMO

8 July 2017, 02:57 PM	#162
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	SD43! Bigger, better, badder!

22 November 2021, 02:21 AM	#165
Jrsanchez Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 467	Yg daydate

22 November 2021, 02:28 AM	#166
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	All you need is a Sub/Date and a ss Daytona . The poll confirms . PS: Surprised by BLNR > BLRO

22 November 2021, 02:38 AM	#167
IamJacky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 1,018	I see that this is an old poll from 2017, personally I think the best looking modern Rolex is the 116500LN Daytona. __________________ Two-Factor Authentication Enabled

22 November 2021, 04:43 AM	#168
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,237	My preference in aesthetic OP > Exp. > DJ > Sub __________________ The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.

22 November 2021, 05:24 AM	#170
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,882	The Daytona is the do-it-all Rolex. Equally adaptable with shorts and t-shirt or a tuxedo. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

22 November 2021, 12:36 PM	#171
mquarter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Asia Watch: 5-digit steel Posts: 384	I voted for Daytona due to its thin profile and elegantly shaped case. For models like the GMT, sub etc, the modern aesthetics lose out to the 5 digits sadly.

22 November 2021, 01:42 PM	#172
atleywatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: New Jersey Posts: 159	Of the ones on your list, I would pick the white dial Daytona or the Batman.

4 January 2022, 10:42 PM	#173
el3ctronick "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: athens Posts: 80	sea dweller 43mm, because this is the one I own :P

5 January 2022, 12:19 AM	#174
DRS Enabled Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: World Posts: 173	Panda Daytona and the Pepsi GMT The modern ceramic Pepsi GMT is a direct descendent of the original Bakelite GMT and looks much more like it compared to the aluminum bezel ones. Originally I liked the aluminum bezel ones more but the ceramic has really grown on me. Not to mention with a better & updated movement.

5 January 2022, 01:17 AM	#175
DonLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: HK Posts: 1,065	Yacht Master 40mm grey dial. 126622

5 January 2022, 01:18 AM	#176
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,659	Hulk for the win!!!

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