Very different ….which one? Thoughts…

[Carguy87]

I voted for the Daytona; if you want to wear something awesome on rubber you have your new RM. plus for your wrist size and build the Daytona fits you so perfectly (judging off all the awesome photos of your Platona)

Only reason I’d go YM is if you feel like you wouldn’t wear the SS because you have the platinum.

[Cru Jones]

Two of my favorite Rolexes. I have loved that YM since it was introduced. The black 126500LN is my “maybe could happen” grail (the YM being out of budget).

If going grey, I would buy the YM, since there isn’t much of a difference with MSRP. And I would cross my fingers to buy the Daytona at MSRP.

[JettyOne]

If you are already comfortable with the trinity brands, you’ll appreciate PM Rolex much more than the steels. Between steel Daytona or PM Yacht, it will be PM Yacht by far, for several reasons:

1) There is nothing beats the feeling of strapping on a solid gold Rolex.
2) PM Yacht are significantly rarer to sight than a steel Daytona.
3) and way better looking.

[Big Tex Rolex]

When I read the title of your post, my immediate thought was, Daytona …

but when I look at the pictures … dang, that Yacht-Master is a good looking watch.

I’m wondering how I could squeeze that YM into my collection, which already includes an 116500 Black Dial.

[Andad]

No contest.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d go Daytona, and that’s coming from a guy who isn’t exactly the biggest Daytona fanboy

My reasoning is simple. You don’t have a Rolex chrono , so you might as well get the nicest one in that price category (IMHO of course)

Same here, Brian, but even I would choose it, over the YM on OF….

Kat


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[PenDelicate]

The Yacht-Master continues to not grow on me.

[mailman]

I’d choose the Daytona.

[travisb]

The YM is my favorite OF model but even with that said, I'm still choosing the Daytona.

[1st amg]

Richard, I think with the new updates to the Daytona, I would go that route...or what I have been thinking and conniving lately in my little brain...the Rose Gold Oysterflex Daytona with black dial 126515

[Driver8]

The prior 116500 iteration did nothing for me, but the 126500 has completely changed my feelings about the Daytona, to the point that I'm now actually voting for it here.

[1William]

The Daytona. I prefer the bracelet.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by DJFanUK

Daytona out of the 2.... But I'd go 42mm yellow gold if i had a choice

Originally Posted by MichelleP

I love the Daytona but prefer white dial. In this case I'd go with the YM. I have the 37mm and love the matte bezel with the pop of red on the dial

Originally Posted by omar-rye

That black dial Daytona is perfection, and this is coming from
someone who disliked the modern Daytoma not too long ago

Originally Posted by Barada7

If you’re farsighted then the YM. If your eyes are sharp, Daytona.

Originally Posted by KatGirl

You answered your own question in that last sentence, Also, I don’t care for the OF bracelet. Get the Daytona!

Kat


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Originally Posted by piratfisk

As someone who doesn't really love Daytonas, I'd choose the Daytona over the YM/OF. I don't like RG & while OF is comfortable, it, IMO, has limited appeal to me outside of beach/vacation. I could wear SS 365 days, conversely. You already have a Sub, which is a YM, but better in every way except "svelteness."

Originally Posted by Bazil

Yachtmaster if in white gold ..

Originally Posted by Breizh

Combine both:
Black Oysterflex Daytona

Originally Posted by piratfisk

This guy. This is why this forum makes sense. Brilliance.

Originally Posted by goldboy

I've said it before, I'll say it again.

The answer is ALWAYS, Daytona.

Originally Posted by Rolex1982

Both are beautiful, if i have to choose the daytona.



I like the way you think!

Originally Posted by jb335

Daytona all day for it’s je ne sais quoi


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Originally Posted by RollingInTheDeep

The one you like more is the right answer.

That said, I think it's hard to dispute that it's the Daytona over the YM all day every day.

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d go Daytona, and that’s coming from a guy who isn’t exactly the biggest Daytona fanboy

My reasoning is simple. You don’t have a Rolex chrono , so you might as well get the nicest one in that price category (IMHO of course)

Originally Posted by inadeje

Daytona Daytona Daytona

Did I say Daytona?

Originally Posted by kilyung

I voted Daytona because everyone needs to be able to say they’ve had a Daytona (or more) in their collection. Then sell it to get the YM.

Originally Posted by B2 Stealth

YM for me!

Originally Posted by Patekfinder

Retail prices on PM Rolexes that come on the oysterflex bracelet are a total ripoff. They basically charge almost what you would pay for the same watch on a full gold bracelet. The profit margins of PM watches on OF bracelets must be absurd.

In the Rolex board room… “Hans, let’s replace the solid gold bracelet with a piece of $5 rubber, and charge almost the same money!”


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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

If I were in your shoes? I’m thinking the Daytona

Originally Posted by Easy E

If you want man jewelry get the Daytona, if you want a watch get the YM.

Originally Posted by wgdaytona

I am not a YM guy. Daytona beats the YM any day.

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Daytona!


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Originally Posted by Starhutch

Richard, have to say I like the new 126 in the black. Looks awesome

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Daytona, it’s rugged enough to be a daily. The Yachtmaster is pretty but wouldn’t really fit into my lifestyle.

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

I’m not a Daytona fan but if I were ever to own one it would be the black. And the only Rolex I’m less interested in than the Daytona is the YachtMaster so there you go.

Originally Posted by Carguy87

I voted for the Daytona; if you want to wear something awesome on rubber you have your new RM. plus for your wrist size and build the Daytona fits you so perfectly (judging off all the awesome photos of your Platona)

Only reason I’d go YM is if you feel like you wouldn’t wear the SS because you have the platinum.

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Two of my favorite Rolexes. I have loved that YM since it was introduced. The black 126500LN is my “maybe could happen” grail (the YM being out of budget).

If going grey, I would buy the YM, since there isn’t much of a difference with MSRP. And I would cross my fingers to buy the Daytona at MSRP.

Originally Posted by JettyOne

If you are already comfortable with the trinity brands, you’ll appreciate PM Rolex much more than the steels. Between steel Daytona or PM Yacht, it will be PM Yacht by far, for several reasons:

1) There is nothing beats the feeling of strapping on a solid gold Rolex.
2) PM Yacht are significantly rarer to sight than a steel Daytona.
3) and way better looking.

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

When I read the title of your post, my immediate thought was, Daytona …

but when I look at the pictures … dang, that Yacht-Master is a good looking watch.

I’m wondering how I could squeeze that YM into my collection, which already includes an 116500 Black Dial.

Originally Posted by Andad

No contest.

Originally Posted by PenDelicate

The Yacht-Master continues to not grow on me.

Originally Posted by mailman

I’d choose the Daytona.

Originally Posted by travisb

The YM is my favorite OF model but even with that said, I'm still choosing the Daytona.

Originally Posted by 1st amg

Richard, I think with the new updates to the Daytona, I would go that route...or what I have been thinking and conniving lately in my little brain...the Rose Gold Oysterflex Daytona with black dial 126515

Originally Posted by Driver8

The prior 116500 iteration did nothing for me, but the 126500 has completely changed my feelings about the Daytona, to the point that I'm now actually voting for it here.

Originally Posted by 1William

The Daytona. I prefer the bracelet.

Great feedback here! Really appreciate everyone’s help! Definitely a landslide in the voting.

[Wilco68]

Ooooh, tricky choice.

I love the YM range (not the II though obviously!), but I’d have to say the Daytona edges it. The new version looks epic.

[Gerry62]

Yachtmaster

[Jackie Daytona]

I really like the new Daytona, but I’m going for the Yachtmaster.

To me it’s just so unique and cool with all of the black and the matte bezel contrasting against the gold. I think it may be the coolest in the current line in some way. If it was within my price range I would absolutely have the YM in the same scenario.

[alphadweller]

I voted gold YM because:
- I'm a YM fan
- I like gold
- I don't find chronos very legible at a glance, especially the Daytona in fact

However, rose gold is not my favourite and I don't like the oysterflex. So I'm having second thoughts... Ok, maybe the Daytona in this case, but only at retail, not at current secondary market prices.

[Bxtek]

Daytona for me, without even a second thought! I was never a fan of that solid black YM bezel.

[bostonjetset]

Originally Posted by Patekfinder

Some examples:

YG skydweller on bracelet $48k, on OF strap $41k.
YG Daytona on bracelet $39k, on OF strap $30k.

This is a pretty small delta.


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At this price point aren’t you just buying what you love though? It’s doubtful the bracelet has $9,000 worth of gold weight so even with that “small” of an increase it’s still more than it’s actually “worth”.

That said it would be the YM for me. I think it’s a prettier watch than the Daytona and certainly easier to tell the time with.

[Jack T]

Given the choice, I’d select the Daytona

[watchwatcher]

It's gonna be a landslide for the Daytona, of course, but that shouldn't matter.

I mean, is looking down and being able to actually tell the time matter?

All seriousness, I am a huge fan of the YM on OF, (although to be fair, I prefer the 42), so I would probably lean that direction- unless you have another OF- in which case, the Daytona.

Don't think you can go wrong with either. Good luck,

[Gerardus]

Owned one Daytona in my life, not a fan. YM for me!

[fskywalker]

From those 2 money aside Daytona as dislike PM watches on rubber bracelets.

But value wise PM >>>>>> SS watch so would
Not pay those crazy “market” prices for a SS Daytona

[igy22]

Personally I like both. If you are looking for a watch that you can tell the time with I'd go YM.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Daytona Daytona Daytona

Did I say Daytona?

Daytona.

[Mariushka]

For me personally one of the toughest questions out there. I love both watches. But if I could only choose one, I'd probably go with the Yachtmaster. Love the oysterflex!

[ikincooper]

If going grey, as suggested once or twice above, I’d go PM Daytona on OF to get the best of both options presented.

Specifically…



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[Krash]

I really like that YM. I think I’d go with that. Ask me again next week, and I might have a different answer.


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[mile2424]

Every time I have tried on the everose YM, I absolutely love it. In person the serrated edges of the bezel really catch the light in contrast to the matte black bezel, dial and strap. I know it's not the most popular, but it's really nice. I wish they made the everose in 42mm.

Hard to say no to any Daytona. I think either one would be great. Daytona a bit more wearable every day. YM a bit more sporty with some flash from the gold.

[logo]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

Great feedback here! Really appreciate everyone’s help! Definitely a landslide in the voting.

This is one of the reasons why I wouldn’t choose a modern SS Daytona - it’s “expected,” and it gets hard to separate are you wearing it for you or for “them.” But I’d probably choose the Daytona over the YM.