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winston · 25 October 2010, 09:58 AM

I have 7 watches in my collection but want to get an 18ct Daytona, the idea has been growing on me for some time now and as I dont want to go to 8 watches, one of my existing ones has to go in the deal. The thing is I cant decide whether to go for white or yellow gold. I feel the YG black dial with yellow sub dials is my favoured choice swapping my ceramic tt sub in the process.... Or should I trade the steel daytona for the WG verdionbwith black dial and red hands. Just cant make my mind up? I love the daytona as it has the daytona clasp only fitted to that watch, then again the ceramic sub has not settled into my collection as I expected. what woud you do?

johnbeth · 25 October 2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by winston

I feel the YG black dial with yellow sub dials is my favoured choice

Hi mate, you just answered your own question. Go for your favorite watch as you will be the one wearing it.

John

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Wolfgang427 · 25 October 2010, 10:07 AM

Seeing as you already have a SS-Daytona I would get a YG Daytona over the WG one.

Dr. Robert · 25 October 2010, 10:36 AM

YG daytona w/ the black "Paul Newman" style dial......black dial, w/ champagne subdials!

PHDX2 · 25 October 2010, 10:47 AM

YG!

dddrees · 25 October 2010, 11:00 AM

YG sounds good, however its your choice. I can see why you might want to trade the SS Daytona to retain a variety of models. However I would have a tough time personally trading a SS Daytona.

JUSTROLEXES · 25 October 2010, 11:01 AM

I would go with Yellow

Shade · 25 October 2010, 11:12 AM

A yellowgold daytona with black dial and gold subdials? Unbeatable.

Here's mine. :D

dddrees · 25 October 2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Shade

A yellowgold daytona with black dial and gold subdials? Unbeatable.

Here's mine. :D

Thats just a stunning watch Norman.

Shade · 25 October 2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Thats just a stunning watch Norman.

Thanks Dan! I'm actually waiting for a custom black gator strap with gold stitching... I wonder how that would fit the picture, but I'm loving the idea! :D

HL65 · 25 October 2010, 11:22 AM

I like the WG Panda look myself or the Everose with black dial.

Shade · 25 October 2010, 11:39 AM

Ken, the WG Panda looks awesome to! Though I'm not so much fan of the everose dial... I hope they bring out more everose daytona dial options, and a strap version of it! ARGH!

veidtadrian · 25 October 2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

YG daytona w/ the black "Paul Newman" style dial......black dial, w/ champagne subdials!

Definitely agree...that is my favorite Daytona dial.
Nothing wrong with having a large collection though some people have been scaling their collections to a few "higher end" pieces.

dhh · 25 October 2010, 12:42 PM

I just bought a ss daytona - thought I would like a WG daytona so I bought one and now I think I like the SS better - it sure is more resistant to scratches compared to the WG. I liked the weight of the WG but I can see I will go back to SS or maybe a WG on a strap....

watchyou · 25 October 2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade

A yellowgold daytona with black dial and gold subdials? Unbeatable.

Here's mine. :D

Dream watch!

veidtadrian · 25 October 2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade

A yellowgold daytona with black dial and gold subdials? Unbeatable.

Here's mine. :D

A real beauty..

If you don't mind my asking, have you tried it on a brown alligator strap? I am just asking as I am curious to know what it would look like!

Shade · 25 October 2010, 01:45 PM

Thanks guys! Yes I have tried it on brown gator and looks treatm but since I have one too many watches with brown straps, I like it better on black. Will switch to brown for you later..

tictocChuck · 25 October 2010, 01:48 PM

I vote for the white gold. black face with red hands. This is the one Rolex often shows in their recent advertising and brochures (model 116509) as the "Driver's Watch". I think it's a pretty sharp combination. Good Luck in your choice!

dalip · 25 October 2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Thats just a stunning watch Norman.

Absolutely

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Originally Posted by Shade

Thanks Dan! I'm actually waiting for a custom black gator strap with gold stitching... I wonder how that would fit the picture, but I'm loving the idea! :D

Sounds fantastic Norman....looking forward to pics

And to the OP.....seems like you prefer YG? If that's the case then the answer is clear.

winston · 25 October 2010, 07:24 PM

Thanks for all your replies...... Does anyone have any pictures of the YG Paul Newman dial on the wrist? I have asked my AD to get this one in and it seems that the TT Sub C days are numbered..... I think I will get a steel ceramic sub to replace it and go for the black bezel as I have the original LV already.

Puffy · 25 October 2010, 08:36 PM

you already have a lovely collection and a YG PN would really complement it

veidtadrian · 25 October 2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade

Thanks guys! Yes I have tried it on brown gator and looks treatm but since I have one too many watches with brown straps, I like it better on black. Will switch to brown for you later..

Hehheh.. Thanks for the gesture...you might make me want to get one now! It is a nice watch! Enjoyed seeing your collection on another thread.

TSW · 25 October 2010, 08:56 PM

YG would be my choice as well!

conrail · 26 October 2010, 12:25 AM

The YG option you described is so beautiful, and since you already have the SS one (which I assume you're hanging onto), get the YG one. Plus that one speaks to you, it seems, and certainly does many many other people :)

The WG one is pretty nifty as well, but as others have said, you already have the SS so why not spice it up some more?

Puffy · 26 October 2010, 12:46 AM

Here a snap I found, it's a great looking piece

GerardoG · 26 October 2010, 02:03 AM

Best advice is to try them on, while some like YG, others will say that WG is the way to go; in the end it is what YOU like best. Me? I love my YG on strap.

Otto · 26 October 2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by winston

Thanks for all your replies...... Does anyone have any pictures of the YG Paul Newman dial on the wrist? I have asked my AD to get this one in and it seems that the TT Sub C days are numbered..... I think I will get a steel ceramic sub to replace it and go for the black bezel as I have the original LV already.

Shade · 26 October 2010, 01:02 PM

Oy Gerard, cheers mate! We have twin watches.

Shade · 28 October 2010, 12:05 AM

As promised, for those who wondered how my daytona would look on a brown strap.. Here you go I think it looks great!

Singslinger · 28 October 2010, 12:16 AM

Norman & Otto - absolutely magnificent photos of a stunning watch! Congrats guys and thanks for posting!!

To the OP, looking at those pix, I wouldn't hesitate if I was in your shoes!

25 October 2010, 09:58 AM	#1
winston "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Watch: All of them Posts: 312	Help 18ct Daytona Dilema I have 7 watches in my collection but want to get an 18ct Daytona, the idea has been growing on me for some time now and as I dont want to go to 8 watches, one of my existing ones has to go in the deal. The thing is I cant decide whether to go for white or yellow gold. I feel the YG black dial with yellow sub dials is my favoured choice swapping my ceramic tt sub in the process.... Or should I trade the steel daytona for the WG verdionbwith black dial and red hands. Just cant make my mind up? I love the daytona as it has the daytona clasp only fitted to that watch, then again the ceramic sub has not settled into my collection as I expected. what woud you do? __________________ ================================================== 116506, 116508 Green, 116619, 116719, 116660, 126660 D-Blue, 126600, 126610LV, 226570 Polar, 116600, 116610LN, 116710LN, 116500 Panda, 16610LV, 16600, 16610, 16570 Polar, 16710 Pepsi.

25 October 2010, 10:07 AM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Seeing as you already have a SS-Daytona I would get a YG Daytona over the WG one. __________________ TRF member #917

25 October 2010, 10:36 AM	#4
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,055	YG daytona w/ the black "Paul Newman" style dial......black dial, w/ champagne subdials! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 October 2010, 10:47 AM	#5
PHDX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: MS & LA Watch: Rolex Day-Date II Posts: 1,084	YG! __________________ - John >>> Rolex & Porsche Owner/Enthusiast <<<

25 October 2010, 11:01 AM	#7
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,012	I would go with Yellow __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

25 October 2010, 11:00 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	YG sounds good, however its your choice. I can see why you might want to trade the SS Daytona to retain a variety of models. However I would have a tough time personally trading a SS Daytona.

25 October 2010, 11:12 AM	#8
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	A yellowgold daytona with black dial and gold subdials? Unbeatable. Here's mine. :D __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

25 October 2010, 11:22 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	I like the WG Panda look myself or the Everose with black dial. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 October 2010, 11:39 AM	#12
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Ken, the WG Panda looks awesome to! Though I'm not so much fan of the everose dial... I hope they bring out more everose daytona dial options, and a strap version of it! ARGH! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

25 October 2010, 12:42 PM	#14
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	I just bought a ss daytona - thought I would like a WG daytona so I bought one and now I think I like the SS better - it sure is more resistant to scratches compared to the WG. I liked the weight of the WG but I can see I will go back to SS or maybe a WG on a strap....

25 October 2010, 01:45 PM	#17
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks guys! Yes I have tried it on brown gator and looks treatm but since I have one too many watches with brown straps, I like it better on black. Will switch to brown for you later.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

25 October 2010, 01:48 PM	#18
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	I vote for the white gold. black face with red hands. This is the one Rolex often shows in their recent advertising and brochures (model 116509) as the "Driver's Watch". I think it's a pretty sharp combination. Good Luck in your choice!

25 October 2010, 07:24 PM	#20
winston "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Watch: All of them Posts: 312	Thanks for all your replies...... Does anyone have any pictures of the YG Paul Newman dial on the wrist? I have asked my AD to get this one in and it seems that the TT Sub C days are numbered..... I think I will get a steel ceramic sub to replace it and go for the black bezel as I have the original LV already. __________________ ================================================== 116506, 116508 Green, 116619, 116719, 116660, 126660 D-Blue, 126600, 126610LV, 226570 Polar, 116600, 116610LN, 116710LN, 116500 Panda, 16610LV, 16600, 16610, 16570 Polar, 16710 Pepsi.

25 October 2010, 08:36 PM	#21
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	you already have a lovely collection and a YG PN would really complement it __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

25 October 2010, 08:56 PM	#23
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	YG would be my choice as well! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

26 October 2010, 12:25 AM	#24
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	The YG option you described is so beautiful, and since you already have the SS one (which I assume you're hanging onto), get the YG one. Plus that one speaks to you, it seems, and certainly does many many other people :) The WG one is pretty nifty as well, but as others have said, you already have the SS so why not spice it up some more? __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

26 October 2010, 01:02 PM	#28
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Oy Gerard, cheers mate! We have twin watches. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

28 October 2010, 12:05 AM	#29
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	As promised, for those who wondered how my daytona would look on a brown strap.. Here you go I think it looks great! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

28 October 2010, 12:16 AM	#30
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Norman & Otto - absolutely magnificent photos of a stunning watch! Congrats guys and thanks for posting!! To the OP, looking at those pix, I wouldn't hesitate if I was in your shoes!

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