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Robb · 25 October 2007, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Teofilo

Robb why not sell your Daytona and buy a GMT 16710 ?

Peter, that was harsh!!!

f16570 · 25 October 2007, 05:30 AM

I think I have said this before that I should get the daytonna in May 08, but that GMT II is really begining to niggle!!!!!

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haakon59 · 25 October 2007, 05:40 AM

Right now I would like to add both--but in this case I would go for the GMT II.

mike · 25 October 2007, 08:32 AM

GMT regardless of cost.

Alcan · 25 October 2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Under Tom's scenario I would buy both and then die a slow death when I told my wife.

Bubba, did you forget this strategy?

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Funds sent FEDX today 10/18/07 and will arrive tomorrow in the a.m. The wife is going to kill me!!!!! Need to explain to her that the insurance proceeds will do her no good in prison.

Beef · 25 October 2007, 08:58 AM

The GMT 10 to 1. The Daytona does nothing for me. Was offered the next one in by my usual AD and declined, prefering to wait on the GG Milgauss. Can't see my self ever buying a Daytona, "investment" value be damned.

vh_bu98 · 25 October 2007, 09:14 AM

Daytona...preferably white though. I just like the dials.

the186element · 25 October 2007, 09:35 AM

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Stuart · 25 October 2007, 09:40 AM

The Daytona SS with a black dial with light colored rings at the smaller dial is my preferenced. The GMT has a bezel that has too many nu8mbers and looks "crowded", IMHO.

Rawhyde · 25 October 2007, 10:20 AM

I'd take the Daytona. Stopwatches are handy in my work and with many of my hobbies. I also really like the looks of the Daytona. This'll stir up a hornet's nest, but I like the 16710 GMT II much better than the new 116710 ceramic version...especially the Pepsi version on a Jubilee!

Rawhyde

SLR · 25 October 2007, 11:57 AM

Totally agree w/ rawhyde. Daytona all the way. No contest. I too prefer the older GMTII to the ceramic, but I like coke better than pepsi.

llamaofdoom · 25 October 2007, 12:40 PM

The GMT is nice - the Daytona is classic.

Destroy · 25 October 2007, 12:46 PM

GMT2c baby!!! No question.

Downing · 25 October 2007, 12:53 PM

Tom: Be sure to let me know when your "hypothetical" watches come in, so I can soak up some free scotch while I watch you hypothetically compare them before you pull out your hypothetical wallet and hypothetically buy both of them.

Superlative · 25 October 2007, 01:19 PM

GMT!! I like my sec hand on my Rolex to move in a BIG 360 circle!

supra2nv · 25 October 2007, 01:20 PM

you know my answer lol

leopardprey · 25 October 2007, 02:14 PM

I am with JJ, the stationarey Minute counter hand on Chrongraphs drives me insane, and obscures the logo.

austinsig · 25 October 2007, 02:28 PM

Daytona! I would love it even if it was the least in demand. It is so tied in with motorsports which makes it even cooler in my book. It also has a more complex and interesting movement.

The Daytona second hand may be a little weird, but the new GMT has some oddities too like the GIANT bezel numbers.

I also think that the new GMT will not be as special if they come out with upgraded ceramic bezel/maxi dial/new clasp Submariners and Explorers.

timetravel125 · 25 October 2007, 02:34 PM

I will choose a white Daytona, since I already have a GMT II traditional. Variety, is a good spice for living.

Destroy · 25 October 2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

I am with JJ, the stationarey Minute counter hand on Chrongraphs drives me insane, and obscures the logo.

You could rest it at 6 o'clock you know.

OR

have it going continuously.

JJ Irani · 25 October 2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Destroy

You could rest it at 6 o'clock you know.

OR

have it going continuously.

Many watchmakers do NOT recommend you have the chrono hand running continuously as it only causes more wear and tear. Should be used only when necessary.

Frankly, that stationary hand just about drove me round the bend when I had this watch for a couple of months....and then got rid of it!!

ashu2289 · 25 October 2007, 05:03 PM

All the way for Daytona

I love chronographs

redshirt1957 · 25 October 2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Downing

Tom: Be sure to let me know when your "hypothetical" watches come in, so I can soak up some free scotch while I watch you hypothetically compare them before you pull out your hypothetical wallet and hypothetically buy both of them.

I know personally that he now has space for BOTH!

Destroy · 26 October 2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Many watchmakers do NOT recommend you have the chrono hand running continuously as it only causes more wear and tear. Should be used only when necessary.

Frankly, that stationary hand just about drove me round the bend when I had this watch for a couple of months....and then got rid of it!!

That's interesting....I used to have my old seiko chrono running continously since like you, I can't stand a stationary second hand. That was a quartz though so it's not really the same thing. But in all honesty, since it IS a ROLEX, I wouldn't have though wear and tear would apply......

I mean, just MUCH MORE wear and tear would really apply? Would it shorten the life of the movement by 10 years? 5? Anyone have any thoughts, experience with this?

Like I said, my Seiko chrono function (quartz) ran non stop for over 10 years.

25 October 2007, 08:58 AM	#36
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	The GMT 10 to 1. The Daytona does nothing for me. Was offered the next one in by my usual AD and declined, prefering to wait on the GG Milgauss. Can't see my self ever buying a Daytona, "investment" value be damned. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

25 October 2007, 09:40 AM	#39
Stuart Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Stuart Myers Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Precision Posts: 20	Daytona has a "functional" look The Daytona SS with a black dial with light colored rings at the smaller dial is my preferenced. The GMT has a bezel that has too many nu8mbers and looks "crowded", IMHO.

25 October 2007, 11:57 AM	#41
SLR "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: NYC Watch: SS Daytona B/W Posts: 362	Totally agree w/ rawhyde. Daytona all the way. No contest. I too prefer the older GMTII to the ceramic, but I like coke better than pepsi. __________________ SLR

25 October 2007, 12:40 PM	#42
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	The Daytona. The GMT is nice - the Daytona is classic.

25 October 2007, 12:53 PM	#44
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Tom: Be sure to let me know when your "hypothetical" watches come in, so I can soak up some free scotch while I watch you hypothetically compare them before you pull out your hypothetical wallet and hypothetically buy both of them. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

25 October 2007, 05:30 AM	#32
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	I think I have said this before that I should get the daytonna in May 08, but that GMT II is really begining to niggle!!!!! f

25 October 2007, 05:40 AM	#33
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Right now I would like to add both--but in this case I would go for the GMT II.

25 October 2007, 08:32 AM	#34
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	GMT regardless of cost.

25 October 2007, 09:14 AM	#37
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Daytona...preferably white though. I just like the dials.

25 October 2007, 09:35 AM	#38
the186element Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Watch: GMTII PEPSI Posts: 385	GMtttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt tttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt,all the way.Sometimes you have to no the date.

25 October 2007, 10:20 AM	#40
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	I'd take the Daytona. Stopwatches are handy in my work and with many of my hobbies. I also really like the looks of the Daytona. This'll stir up a hornet's nest, but I like the 16710 GMT II much better than the new 116710 ceramic version...especially the Pepsi version on a Jubilee! Rawhyde

25 October 2007, 12:46 PM	#43
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	GMT2c baby!!! No question.

25 October 2007, 01:19 PM	#45
Superlative Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: CHARLESTON Watch: Z16610 Posts: 153	GMT!! I like my sec hand on my Rolex to move in a BIG 360 circle!

25 October 2007, 01:20 PM	#46
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	you know my answer lol

25 October 2007, 02:14 PM	#47
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I am with JJ, the stationarey Minute counter hand on Chrongraphs drives me insane, and obscures the logo.

25 October 2007, 02:28 PM	#48
austinsig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 77	Daytona! I would love it even if it was the least in demand. It is so tied in with motorsports which makes it even cooler in my book. It also has a more complex and interesting movement. The Daytona second hand may be a little weird, but the new GMT has some oddities too like the GIANT bezel numbers. I also think that the new GMT will not be as special if they come out with upgraded ceramic bezel/maxi dial/new clasp Submariners and Explorers.

25 October 2007, 02:34 PM	#49
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	I will choose a white Daytona, since I already have a GMT II traditional. Variety, is a good spice for living.

25 October 2007, 05:03 PM	#52
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	All the way for Daytona I love chronographs __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

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