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slcbbrown · 7 May 2012, 11:28 PM

My next watch just might be a Daytona, but if we're talking "only" Rolex, the Daytona is too dressy, too complicated, too expensive-to-service, and less robust than I want for a "do everything" watch. For me, a daily wearer has to go with me for outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, a little climbing, washing the car, etc., as well as, go to the office.

A DJ or GMT is fine for almost everything, but, IMO, the Daytona is going to show it, if you use it for everything.

Gaijin · 7 May 2012, 11:32 PM

Love the Daytona but based upon the idea of having two great Rolex instead of one I would go with the GMT II C and the DJ!

WhatTheDeuce · 7 May 2012, 11:39 PM

Voted GMT-IIC + DJ. I find the GMT function the most useful. While I like the looks of a chronograph, I don't really use it. Ironically, I have all three.

superlollo · 7 May 2012, 11:42 PM

I know i'm a minority, but i really don't like the daytona. Get the gnt

snowbird · 7 May 2012, 11:47 PM

I'd rather have the GMT and DJ. For one thing, I personally wouldn't want a watch with no date as my only watch.

htc8p · 8 May 2012, 01:47 AM

i would choose 2 over 1. i dont think daytona can beat a dj and gmt

floater156 · 8 May 2012, 02:10 AM

I voted #2. I think the SS Daytona is too pricey for no precious metals. The GMTIIc has been growing on me lately. I currently have a TT DJII and always thought of a YG DDII as my Rolex grail, but now I think I'd prefer a YG GMT.

A.J.R. · 8 May 2012, 02:27 AM

Easy. GMT + DJ

A.Sharp · 8 May 2012, 02:37 AM

Awesome!!! thanks for all the feed back! I think the majority have spoken, and I tend to agree!!! thanks for keeping me on track!

A.Sharp · 8 May 2012, 02:37 AM

(right on track)

amvd · 8 May 2012, 03:20 AM

gmt

Paksent · 8 May 2012, 03:40 AM

GMT for everyday, DJ when you want to dress up a bit. I've had a few 'should i get a Daytona' moments but always put them up against my GMT, SD or Sub and thought it was a bit to busy and flash for an everyday wearer. Depends of course on how you plan to use it.

Good luck either way, not a bad dilemma to have :)

Paul

GTS Dean · 8 May 2012, 08:55 AM

I wanted to vote for all three - but there wasn't a choice. If you can swing it, the GMT/DJ is a great combo.

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8 May 2012, 02:10 AM	#37
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I voted #2. I think the SS Daytona is too pricey for no precious metals. The GMTIIc has been growing on me lately. I currently have a TT DJII and always thought of a YG DDII as my Rolex grail, but now I think I'd prefer a YG GMT. __________________ Lead by example through production.

8 May 2012, 02:27 AM	#38
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Easy. GMT + DJ __________________

8 May 2012, 02:37 AM	#39
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	Awesome!!! thanks for all the feed back! I think the majority have spoken, and I tend to agree!!! thanks for keeping me on track! __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

8 May 2012, 02:37 AM	#40
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	(right on track) __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

7 May 2012, 11:28 PM	#31
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	My next watch just might be a Daytona, but if we're talking "only" Rolex, the Daytona is too dressy, too complicated, too expensive-to-service, and less robust than I want for a "do everything" watch. For me, a daily wearer has to go with me for outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, a little climbing, washing the car, etc., as well as, go to the office. A DJ or GMT is fine for almost everything, but, IMO, the Daytona is going to show it, if you use it for everything.

7 May 2012, 11:32 PM	#32
Gaijin 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,230	Love the Daytona but based upon the idea of having two great Rolex instead of one I would go with the GMT II C and the DJ!

7 May 2012, 11:39 PM	#33
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Voted GMT-IIC + DJ. I find the GMT function the most useful. While I like the looks of a chronograph, I don't really use it. Ironically, I have all three.

7 May 2012, 11:42 PM	#34
superlollo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Milan Posts: 33	I know i'm a minority, but i really don't like the daytona. Get the gnt

7 May 2012, 11:47 PM	#35
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I'd rather have the GMT and DJ. For one thing, I personally wouldn't want a watch with no date as my only watch.

8 May 2012, 01:47 AM	#36
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,487	i would choose 2 over 1. i dont think daytona can beat a dj and gmt

8 May 2012, 03:20 AM	#41
amvd "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Alejandro Location: uruguay Watch: your step! Posts: 430	gmt

8 May 2012, 03:40 AM	#42
Paksent "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: New York Watch: Patek Posts: 88	GMT for everyday, DJ when you want to dress up a bit. I've had a few 'should i get a Daytona' moments but always put them up against my GMT, SD or Sub and thought it was a bit to busy and flash for an everyday wearer. Depends of course on how you plan to use it. Good luck either way, not a bad dilemma to have :) Paul

8 May 2012, 08:55 AM	#43
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,019	I wanted to vote for all three - but there wasn't a choice. If you can swing it, the GMT/DJ is a great combo. ____________________________ TT OysterQuartz SS/Black "U" Daytona TT GMT II-C DD OysterQuartz Brietling Aero Omega Speedmaster Pro

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