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1000ftSub · 23 January 2010, 03:31 AM

Lately i have been looking to buy a second Rolex for my collection. I can get really good deals on both a Daytona (white face) or one of the new Submariners with the Ceramic bezel. I will post photos of the watches i am talking about later today. But the question is would you buy ether a Daytona or Submariner?

Tools · 23 January 2010, 03:36 AM

If it is truly a "collection", then the obvious choice is the Stainless Steel Daytona....especially if you can get a really good price....

If it's a watch that you intend to wear a lot, then get the one that you want to put on your wrist... The TT ceramics will be around for quite a while...

1000ftSub · 23 January 2010, 03:39 AM

Thanks for the quick reply Larry! I really like the Ceramic bezels, but i like the timer feature on the Daytona.

padi56 · 23 January 2010, 03:40 AM

Well not a fan of the modern Daytona and not a huge fan of TT watches ceramic or aluminium.But IMHO its down to your personal choice only, both very different watches try both one that smiles back most thats the one for you.

vitix · 23 January 2010, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

Thanks for the quick reply Larry! I really like the Ceramic bezels, but i like the timer feature on the Daytona.

do you like that fact that it does not have a Date? i have a daytona but i'm a slave of the date in the watch, i do use the chrono feature but normaly nobody use it quite often... so think not just how it looks but if you really gonna "use" the watch...

Gerardus · 23 January 2010, 03:55 AM

Sorry I voted C.
A&B not for me.

ParisDakarBmw · 23 January 2010, 03:56 AM

I think the sub would be better to have on the wrist.

DRAWTOOL · 23 January 2010, 04:04 AM

Like Yogi Berra said: "When you come to a fork in the road...Take it!
So, If I had to make this choice, I would.

hennabav · 23 January 2010, 04:14 AM

I already have my Daytona and I love it. But right now, I'm currently looking for a Green sub as well. I think the sub links will not attract as many scratches as the glossy links. But, I'm just saying this in my own opinion, I would get the Daytona as its a must have in any collection!

smallcandle · 23 January 2010, 04:38 AM

I truly value a watch with a date function, so for me the Daytona is out purely on that basis.

JJ Irani · 23 January 2010, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

Lately i have been looking to buy a second Rolex for my collection. I can get really good deals on both a Daytona (white face) or one of the new Submariners with the Ceramic bezel. I will post photos of the watches i am talking about later today. But the question is would you buy ether a Daytona or Submariner?

Although not a big fan of the Daytona, it's still one helluva good looking watch with probably the best Chrono movement in the world.

Question is: Do YOU like it? As an invesment, it's terrific, but if you plan on keeping it, you've really got to like it yourself.

Otherwise, the TT Blue Ceramic Sub wouldn't be a bad choice at all.

Good luck - JJ

SLS · 23 January 2010, 04:55 AM

At the current MSRP for a SS Daytona, I would not buy one. There are so many other nice watches/brands out there once you are around the $11K price point. Same point applies to the TT Sub, I was fortunate to have purchased both about 4 years ago when they were more reasonably priced. There are several models out there that have my eye if I were top spend that much, a Blancpain 50 Fathoms is on my shortlist.
Scott

gone-rolex-mad · 23 January 2010, 05:21 AM

Daytona

moviefreak · 23 January 2010, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

Thanks for the quick reply Larry! I really like the Ceramic bezels, but i like the timer feature on the Daytona.

how are you planning to use the timing feature???

A1000 · 23 January 2010, 05:28 AM

Would be the Daytona without a doubt for me!

1000ftSub · 23 January 2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

how are you planning to use the timing feature???

Brushing my teeth in the morning.

Mystro · 23 January 2010, 05:30 AM

I remember before the SS Daytona fashion trend. I have watched the beginning of the SS trend and the absurd notion that a SS Daytona will cost more than its precious metal 18K gold TT Daytona brother. The bubble is going to burst on the SS Daytona. Supply and demand will only take the false inflated price so far. Imagine if the SS Submariner had its price falsely inflated over the TT models.

Buy the TT Submariner. The some of its parts represents its true price more accurately without outside influences.

moviefreak · 23 January 2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

Brushing my teeth in the morning.

I use it for cooking, parking meter and playing with the tachymeter when I am not driving.. but real use where seconds matter, not too much. I just like the way the seconds hand sweeps through the dial...

JBat · 23 January 2010, 05:33 AM

Given the choices, I voted Daytona all the way.

Yoreese · 23 January 2010, 06:09 AM

Daytona, but throw in the TT GMT and my choice would change.

Art 1 · 23 January 2010, 07:42 AM

Daytona.

Fiery · 23 January 2010, 08:12 AM

Daytona. Or a black faced TT Sub Ceramic, if you widen your search.

rad87gn · 23 January 2010, 08:17 AM

The Daytona is a very sweet watch but I find the Sub/SD/GMT has a lot more daily functionality with date and timing bezel.

onkyo · 23 January 2010, 08:45 AM

Daytona .....

rfknauss · 23 January 2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rad87gn

The Daytona is a very sweet watch but I find the Sub/SD/GMT has a lot more daily functionality with date and timing bezel.

I agree!

matt.wu · 23 January 2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

I just like the way the seconds hand sweeps through the dial...

You mean like how it does on the Sub?

sea-dweller · 23 January 2010, 09:30 AM

Blue Sub...

Trurolexer · 23 January 2010, 11:59 AM

Daytona.

1000ftSub · 23 January 2010, 02:10 PM

Thanks for voting and all the input everybody!

hng · 23 January 2010, 04:42 PM

Black dial Daytona no doubt!

View Poll Results: Next Rolex will be.......
Blue Submariner with Ceramic bezel	31	29.52%
White Face Daytona	62	59.05%
Keep looking!	12	11.43%
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23 January 2010, 03:31 AM	#1
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Daytona or Submariner? Lately i have been looking to buy a second Rolex for my collection. I can get really good deals on both a Daytona (white face) or one of the new Submariners with the Ceramic bezel. I will post photos of the watches i am talking about later today. But the question is would you buy ether a Daytona or Submariner?

23 January 2010, 03:36 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,662	If it is truly a "collection", then the obvious choice is the Stainless Steel Daytona....especially if you can get a really good price.... If it's a watch that you intend to wear a lot, then get the one that you want to put on your wrist... The TT ceramics will be around for quite a while... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 January 2010, 03:40 AM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,227	Well not a fan of the modern Daytona and not a huge fan of TT watches ceramic or aluminium.But IMHO its down to your personal choice only, both very different watches try both one that smiles back most thats the one for you. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

23 January 2010, 03:55 AM	#6
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,202	Sorry I voted C. A&B not for me. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

23 January 2010, 03:39 AM	#3
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Thanks for the quick reply Larry! I really like the Ceramic bezels, but i like the timer feature on the Daytona.

23 January 2010, 03:56 AM	#7
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I think the sub would be better to have on the wrist.

23 January 2010, 04:04 AM	#8
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Like Yogi Berra said: "When you come to a fork in the road...Take it! So, If I had to make this choice, I would.

23 January 2010, 04:14 AM	#9
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	I already have my Daytona and I love it. But right now, I'm currently looking for a Green sub as well. I think the sub links will not attract as many scratches as the glossy links. But, I'm just saying this in my own opinion, I would get the Daytona as its a must have in any collection!

23 January 2010, 04:38 AM	#10
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I truly value a watch with a date function, so for me the Daytona is out purely on that basis.

23 January 2010, 04:55 AM	#12
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	At the current MSRP for a SS Daytona, I would not buy one. There are so many other nice watches/brands out there once you are around the $11K price point. Same point applies to the TT Sub, I was fortunate to have purchased both about 4 years ago when they were more reasonably priced. There are several models out there that have my eye if I were top spend that much, a Blancpain 50 Fathoms is on my shortlist. Scott Attached Images __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

23 January 2010, 05:21 AM	#13
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Daytona __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

23 January 2010, 05:28 AM	#15
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Would be the Daytona without a doubt for me! __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

23 January 2010, 05:30 AM	#17
Mystro 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,851	I remember before the SS Daytona fashion trend. I have watched the beginning of the SS trend and the absurd notion that a SS Daytona will cost more than its precious metal 18K gold TT Daytona brother. The bubble is going to burst on the SS Daytona. Supply and demand will only take the false inflated price so far. Imagine if the SS Submariner had its price falsely inflated over the TT models. Buy the TT Submariner. The some of its parts represents its true price more accurately without outside influences.

23 January 2010, 05:33 AM	#19
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Given the choices, I voted Daytona all the way.

23 January 2010, 06:09 AM	#20
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	Daytona, but throw in the TT GMT and my choice would change.

23 January 2010, 07:42 AM	#21
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Daytona.

23 January 2010, 08:12 AM	#22
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Daytona. Or a black faced TT Sub Ceramic, if you widen your search.

23 January 2010, 08:17 AM	#23
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	The Daytona is a very sweet watch but I find the Sub/SD/GMT has a lot more daily functionality with date and timing bezel. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

23 January 2010, 08:45 AM	#24
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Daytona .....

23 January 2010, 09:30 AM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Blue Sub... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 January 2010, 11:59 AM	#28
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Daytona.

23 January 2010, 02:10 PM	#29
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Thanks for voting and all the input everybody!

23 January 2010, 04:42 PM	#30
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	Black dial Daytona no doubt! __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

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