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MikeJaye · 23 June 2009, 03:57 AM

Hi,

I currently have both of these (and Sub LV as my daily watch) but can only keep one but not sure which to keep...i like both equally as much! Which one would you ditch out of Daytona or TT GMTIIC?

Cheers
mike

daytona1 · 23 June 2009, 04:03 AM

as much as I like the gmt I'd ditch it big time over the Daytona!!!!!!

sexner · 23 June 2009, 04:08 AM

I would depart with the Daytona and keep the GMT

rmcarlton · 23 June 2009, 04:10 AM

GMT IIC for me!

momac · 23 June 2009, 04:13 AM

keep the Daytona.

MikeJaye · 23 June 2009, 04:18 AM

I'm trying to weigh up pro's and cons of each model...

Daytona

Pros: White dial, perfect fit on wrist, not too common (in uk anyway)
Cons: not too keen on curved edges (bit soft), lack of date

TT GMTIIC

Pros: Gold centre links, GMT function is cool, newer clasp
Cons: black dial similar to Sub LV, can't think of anything else

I'm genuinely stuck!

Timber Loftis · 23 June 2009, 04:37 AM

I'd put both up for sale and see which one went first at an acceptable price. Let fate decide.

MikeJaye · 23 June 2009, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

I'd put both up for sale and see which one went first at an acceptable price. Let fate decide.

I've already got offers on both, so need to make a decision quick. The money doesn't come in to it though...just trying to think which one will compliment the LV the best. Option 3 I suppose would be to sell the LV and keep both TT GMTIIC and Daytona, but that would leave me without a proper toolish watch.

B. Doggy · 23 June 2009, 05:04 AM

Keep the Daytona!!

mck22 · 23 June 2009, 05:32 AM

For me I would pick the GMTIIc

moby33 · 23 June 2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeJaye

I'm trying to weigh up pro's and cons of each model...

Daytona

Pros: White dial, perfect fit on wrist, not too common (in uk anyway)
Cons: not too keen on curved edges (bit soft), lack of date

TT GMTIIC

Pros: Gold centre links, GMT function is cool, newer clasp
Cons: black dial similar to Sub LV, can't think of anything else

I'm genuinely stuck!

Your Pro/Con list just goes to show how subjective a question like this is...as it appears we have slightly different tastes. That doesn't make my taste any better or worse than yours, just different. Using every point you made on the two watches, I would list MY pro/con list of the two as follows:

Daytona

Pros: Curved edges, perfect fit on wrist, not too common
Cons: White dial, lack of date

TT GMTIIC

Pros: Black dial, GMT function, newer clasp
Cons: Gold centre links

My point is only you can answer this question because you're going to get people with similar and different tastes than you...but in the end, it's your call and no matter how many people might agree/disagree with you, that shouldn't change how you really feel about a watch. Good luck with your decision.

RJC · 23 June 2009, 05:49 AM

Like the TT GMTII but Love the Daytona!!

Daytona all the way!!

train-time · 23 June 2009, 06:02 AM

IMHO, I would keep the Daytona to compliment the Sub LV.

MikeJaye · 23 June 2009, 06:06 AM

I do really get annoyed with myself cause no doubt whichever one I decide to let go within a weeks time it'll be the one that I want!

I'm constanly changing my mind. At the mo I'm more inclined to keep the Daytona...it'll be easier to pick a GMT later.

Watch Fan · 23 June 2009, 06:10 AM

Keep the Daytona. Like you said, you can always find another GMT.

fusebuddy · 23 June 2009, 06:54 AM

Both special watches there. I have GMTII, so naturally I choose that. But Daytona is a frame of mind. If you feel it, you keep it!

Chris B · 23 June 2009, 06:57 AM

I need a date function & never needed a chrono yet, so it has to be the GMT

AIKO · 23 June 2009, 06:59 AM

SS Daytona Big Time

charliec · 23 June 2009, 07:05 AM

Keep the Daytona all day long. You live in the UK so you obviously appreciate the difficulty in obtaining one from an AD. The TT GMT is easily found and does not appreciate in monetary terms as per the Daytona, not that that should be an issue.

Forgive me but how useful is the date function anyway? Surely at most you would only need to remind yourself once a day? Anymore than that and i'd start to question myself and my memory !

heresiarh · 23 June 2009, 07:12 AM

GMT IIC TT for me ... definitely a winner. on the other hand, daytona is a grand looking piece too. buy whichever one tingles your fancy.

Daytonaboy1977 · 23 June 2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeJaye

I've already got offers on both, so need to make a decision quick. The money doesn't come in to it though...just trying to think which one will compliment the LV the best. Option 3 I suppose would be to sell the LV and keep both TT GMTIIC and Daytona, but that would leave me without a proper toolish watch.

Surely the GMT is a good tool watch??

moby33 · 23 June 2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliec

Forgive me but how useful is the date function anyway? Surely at most you would only need to remind yourself once a day? Anymore than that and i'd start to question myself and my memory !

Everyone's wired differently...some don't need this function, others can't live without it. I'm the latter. While I like to think I'm a fairly educated person (made it through USNA with a BS in mathematics), for some reason I can't seem to remember the current date. I can pretty much recall every number that I've read about 1953-1967 Corvettes too, yet can't remember today's date for the life of me. Maybe it's the fact that I always have a watch on that has a date function...subconciously my mind knows it doesn't NEED to remember the date.

Kind of like when I was a kid...I took pride in being able to recall over 40 telephone numbers on call for my parents & siblings...yet today, due to cell phones, I barely have 3 phone numbers memorized and the thought of storing 40 numbers in my head seems impossible.

SLS · 23 June 2009, 08:32 AM

If it were me, I'd dump the LV and keep the Daytona & GMT IIc.
Scott

Bisquitlips · 23 June 2009, 08:42 AM

Keep the GMT IIc. The Daytona is not my cup of tea, but that GMT is gorgeous!

oldrolex · 23 June 2009, 08:47 AM

Daytona needs to stay. It is the only Rolex that I have owned that people trully notice

Andad · 23 June 2009, 10:13 AM

The Daytona is the one that I would keep.

rescue7 · 23 June 2009, 10:18 AM

I'm kinda partial to both, and I really like the TT GMT IIc.
I agree with some and sell the Sub LV, the Daytona is always a hard to get timepiece.
Here is a side by side comparison, good luck in your decision.

Watchdog · 23 June 2009, 10:34 AM

Here's my take . . .

I love the GMTIIC Two Tone. In fact, it is my favorite watch of all time--by far! It is my daily wearer.

As for the Daytona, I appreciate it, but I am not a huge fan. Yes, the no date aspect really bothers me (and I'm still in my 30s so memory isn't a problem

).

So if I could NEVER replace the watch I were losing, I would keep the GMTIIC Two Tone and ditch the Daytona. If that's your situation, then ditch the Daytona and keep the best watch ever. IMHO

HOWEVER, if you plan on replacing this one at a later date, keep the Daytona and sell the GMTIIC Two Tone. Resale on two tone is not very good, so you will be able to pick up a used one at a good price at a later date.

Either way, best of luck.

Atomant · 23 June 2009, 10:49 AM

I'd keep the Daytona as I'm not a big fan of TT.

landroverking · 23 June 2009, 11:02 AM

What model is the Daytona? If it is a Zenith, keep it. If it is a 4130 Vs. the GMT IIc, which one do you use the most? Which one smiles back at you?

23 June 2009, 03:57 AM	#1
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	TT GMTIIC or SS Daytona Hi, I currently have both of these (and Sub LV as my daily watch) but can only keep one but not sure which to keep...i like both equally as much! Which one would you ditch out of Daytona or TT GMTIIC? Cheers mike

23 June 2009, 04:08 AM	#3
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	I would depart with the Daytona and keep the GMT __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

23 June 2009, 05:04 AM	#9
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Keep the Daytona!! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

23 June 2009, 05:32 AM	#10
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	For me I would pick the GMTIIc __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

23 June 2009, 05:49 AM	#12
RJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,125	Like the TT GMTII but Love the Daytona!! Daytona all the way!! __________________ Current - DSJC 136660 - Sea-Dweller 126600

23 June 2009, 04:03 AM	#2
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	as much as I like the gmt I'd ditch it big time over the Daytona!!!!!!

23 June 2009, 04:10 AM	#4
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	GMT IIC for me!

23 June 2009, 04:13 AM	#5
momac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new york Posts: 69	keep the Daytona.

23 June 2009, 04:18 AM	#6
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	I'm trying to weigh up pro's and cons of each model... Daytona Pros: White dial, perfect fit on wrist, not too common (in uk anyway) Cons: not too keen on curved edges (bit soft), lack of date TT GMTIIC Pros: Gold centre links, GMT function is cool, newer clasp Cons: black dial similar to Sub LV, can't think of anything else I'm genuinely stuck!

23 June 2009, 04:37 AM	#7
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I'd put both up for sale and see which one went first at an acceptable price. Let fate decide.

23 June 2009, 06:02 AM	#13
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,154	IMHO, I would keep the Daytona to compliment the Sub LV.

23 June 2009, 06:06 AM	#14
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	I do really get annoyed with myself cause no doubt whichever one I decide to let go within a weeks time it'll be the one that I want! I'm constanly changing my mind. At the mo I'm more inclined to keep the Daytona...it'll be easier to pick a GMT later.

23 June 2009, 06:10 AM	#15
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	Keep the Daytona. Like you said, you can always find another GMT.

23 June 2009, 06:54 AM	#16
fusebuddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Illinois, USA Watch: 16710 GMTII Posts: 387	Both special watches there. I have GMTII, so naturally I choose that. But Daytona is a frame of mind. If you feel it, you keep it!

23 June 2009, 06:57 AM	#17
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I need a date function & never needed a chrono yet, so it has to be the GMT

23 June 2009, 06:59 AM	#18
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	SS Daytona Big Time

23 June 2009, 07:05 AM	#19
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	Keep the Daytona all day long. You live in the UK so you obviously appreciate the difficulty in obtaining one from an AD. The TT GMT is easily found and does not appreciate in monetary terms as per the Daytona, not that that should be an issue. Forgive me but how useful is the date function anyway? Surely at most you would only need to remind yourself once a day? Anymore than that and i'd start to question myself and my memory ! __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

23 June 2009, 07:12 AM	#20
heresiarh "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: heresiarh Location: Boston Watch: GMT-IIC Posts: 428	GMT IIC TT for me ... definitely a winner. on the other hand, daytona is a grand looking piece too. buy whichever one tingles your fancy. __________________ "I though paradise was a library" Patek 5711/1A White Dial

23 June 2009, 08:32 AM	#23
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	If it were me, I'd dump the LV and keep the Daytona & GMT IIc. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

23 June 2009, 08:42 AM	#24
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Keep the GMT IIc. The Daytona is not my cup of tea, but that GMT is gorgeous! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

23 June 2009, 08:47 AM	#25
oldrolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: WI, USA Watch: DD Wanted Posts: 580	Daytona needs to stay. It is the only Rolex that I have owned that people trully notice

23 June 2009, 10:13 AM	#26
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,510	The Daytona is the one that I would keep. __________________ E

23 June 2009, 10:34 AM	#28
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,821	Here's my take . . . I love the GMTIIC Two Tone. In fact, it is my favorite watch of all time--by far! It is my daily wearer. As for the Daytona, I appreciate it, but I am not a huge fan. Yes, the no date aspect really bothers me (and I'm still in my 30s so memory isn't a problem). So if I could NEVER replace the watch I were losing, I would keep the GMTIIC Two Tone and ditch the Daytona. If that's your situation, then ditch the Daytona and keep the best watch ever. IMHO HOWEVER, if you plan on replacing this one at a later date, keep the Daytona and sell the GMTIIC Two Tone. Resale on two tone is not very good, so you will be able to pick up a used one at a good price at a later date. Either way, best of luck.

23 June 2009, 10:49 AM	#29
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	I'd keep the Daytona as I'm not a big fan of TT. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

23 June 2009, 11:02 AM	#30
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	What model is the Daytona? If it is a Zenith, keep it. If it is a 4130 Vs. the GMT IIc, which one do you use the most? Which one smiles back at you?

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