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View Poll Results: Daytona (1) or GMTiic + DJ (2)?
Daytona 28 23.93%
Gmtiic + DJ 89 76.07%
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Old 7 May 2012, 02:51 PM   #1
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Would you have gmtiic and a dj or just a Daytona?

I think know the answer to this, because of the Daytonas wide spread cult like following, but maybe some gmtiic fans will kick in here...

Scraped together the money, finally, for a new ss gmtiic from an AD (can't wait to make the purchase), and I already have a ss super jubilee dj from an AD. This last minute thought crossed my mind:

Taking the capital for the gmtiic and my dj as a trade in, it would only take a minor amount of extra cash to take home a new Daytona... What would you do?


I like the idea of having more than one watch to keep things exciting, but I think a Daytona would satisfy my thirst. Help me out on this... Ps. I am a daily wearer and switch between my watches ever few months or so. I love the gmtiic, and have been bitten by the bug, and eventually want a yg daytona, but i think a ss one could certainly make me very happy. What to do...
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:08 PM   #2
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I greatly prefer the variety of having a sport model + a classic DJ. Truly a watch for every occassion. I am also not the biggest Daytona fan, so this is a no-brainer:)
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:10 PM   #3
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I have a GMTIIC and am looking at a DJII. I like the larger size. The Daytona looks small on me. Just my opinion.
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:10 PM   #4
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Hi A, had the same dilemma except I had 2 DJ's so my decision was easier. I too had enough money for the GMT II. I sold one of my DJ's & got the Daytona...So my advice, get the Daytona! I love its look & its scarcity, just my 2 cents..
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:15 PM   #5
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I haven't switched watches since I got mine in Feb...I've got the DJ & the Subby just waiting in the safe...Go daytona
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:20 PM   #6
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GMT+DJ everytime. Simple math when precious metals aren't involved 1 is always < 2.
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:21 PM   #7
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I greatly prefer the variety of having a sport model + a classic DJ. Truly a watch for every occassion. I am also not the biggest Daytona fan, so this is a no-brainer:)
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:29 PM   #8
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Make sure you like the Daytona as your one and only Rolex ... the absence of a date, and the readability of the dial needs to be taken into account. A Daytona is awesome as a watch on rotation with others, but if I could only have one, and only one Rolex, I'd keep the GMT.
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:35 PM   #9
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Gmt iic + DJ will give you variety. You'll have both dress & sports watch covered!
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Old 7 May 2012, 03:47 PM   #10
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Absolutely not. IIc and a DJ are both great versatile watches. I'd keep them.
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Old 7 May 2012, 04:50 PM   #11
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I would take either one over a Daytona, so definitely both...
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Old 7 May 2012, 04:57 PM   #12
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No way. Gmt and DJ beat daytona
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Old 7 May 2012, 05:08 PM   #13
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I would take either one over a Daytona, so definitely both...
This. The Daytona is too busy for me, and I'd never use the complications. The GMT, I do use the time zone feature. And I'd never give up my DJ for a Daytona.
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Old 7 May 2012, 05:08 PM   #14
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the latter....
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Old 7 May 2012, 05:56 PM   #15
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Option 2 for 100%.
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Old 7 May 2012, 06:10 PM   #16
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If I was to get a watch with a chronograph function this would be easy. I'd go for the Daytona. The thing is, I prefer to wear something without the subdials and something with a large sweeping second hand and a date function. While I'm generally a one watch guy, I'd choose the DJ-GMT combination.
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Old 7 May 2012, 06:22 PM   #17
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Gmt-c + dj

Without a doubt.
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Old 7 May 2012, 06:27 PM   #18
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Old 7 May 2012, 07:17 PM   #19
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but I think a Daytona would satisfy my thirst.
It will only make you more thirsty for rolex!
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Old 7 May 2012, 07:20 PM   #20
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Old 7 May 2012, 07:28 PM   #21
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I like the idea of having more than one watch to keep things exciting, but I think a Daytona would satisfy my thirst.
Hey buy the Daytona if you love it. But you will buy another....especially if you stick around here....
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Old 7 May 2012, 07:52 PM   #22
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That's something only you can answer.

I've got a Daytona, but generally I like a little bit of variety.
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Old 7 May 2012, 08:01 PM   #23
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Old 7 May 2012, 08:01 PM   #24
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I prefer the Daytona to any -c. The Daytona is versitile as well.
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Old 7 May 2012, 08:04 PM   #25
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Are you a one watch guy? I know I am not!

Hope this helps!
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Old 7 May 2012, 08:40 PM   #26
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GMTIIc+DJ for me.
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Old 7 May 2012, 08:54 PM   #27
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Another gmt and dj vote here
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Old 7 May 2012, 09:23 PM   #28
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There is a reason it takes the GMTIIc +DJ to get a Daytona.... So for me it would be a no brainer!

DAYTONA all day everyday!!!
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Old 7 May 2012, 09:37 PM   #29
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