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Eric89 · 27 June 2011, 07:28 AM

I currently have a sub c and I love it but for some reason I've been thinking I may want a new black dial ss daytona instead. I'm only in the position to have one wath at the moment and currently my sub c is my everyday wearer. If I ot the Daytoa, I would need to sell the sub c so the daytona would be my everyday watch. What do you guys think? Should I keep my sub c or trade it for the daytona? Keep in mind this will be an everyday wearer. Also what is the lume like on a daytona? Is it as strong and bright as the new blue Lume on the sub c? Thanks!

texex91 · 27 June 2011, 07:34 AM

Make sure you can stand not having a date on Daytona. Sub-C is a perfect all all round watch IMHO. Daytona is nice, don't get me wrong, just find I can't wear because I need a date on my watch.

Eric89 · 27 June 2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Make sure you can stand not having a date on Daytona. Sub-C is a perfect all all round watch IMHO. Daytona is nice, don't get me wrong, just find I can't wear because I need a date on my watch.

This is actually the biggest factor keeping me from the daytona. My old panerai I had before the sub didn't have a date on it but I wished it did everytime i wore it and I have gotten so used to the date on my sun that I would really miss it. But even still there is something about the daytona that keeps drawing me to it.

perpetualman88 · 27 June 2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Make sure you can stand not having a date on Daytona. Sub-C is a perfect all all round watch IMHO. Daytona is nice, don't get me wrong, just find I can't wear because I need a date on my watch.

agreed.
btw the Jared's in Glendale has a brand new white dial SS daytona for sale right now act quick before its gone. 11250$$$$

Joey_V · 27 June 2011, 07:48 AM

I would say that the daytona is the better watch, but the subc is the better everyday watch.

nauticajoe · 27 June 2011, 07:52 AM

As mentioned, make sure you're ok without a date. If I can only have one, the SubC would be my choice. The Daytona definitely the 2nd choice.

Good luck!

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Fiery · 27 June 2011, 08:05 AM

To me the drawbacks of the Daytona would be: PCL, lack of date function, polished bezel. If you can live with them, then go for it.

I myself will be holding off buying a Daytona until Rolex roll out the SS Daytona with ceramic bezel. It should happen in 2013 following the usual release schedule logic of Rolex. But even when I get a Daytona, I'll still keep my Sub-C.

moby33 · 27 June 2011, 08:06 AM

Both great watches, but from what I've seen from people's tastes over the years, the ones that prefer the Daytona over the Sub for an every day watch are definitely those that could care less about having a date.

You don't sound like that group (god knows I'm not that group...I MUST have a date on my watch)...so I would caution heavily on you flipping the SubC for the Daytona. Good luck!

Sherwooddavid · 27 June 2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

I would say that the daytona is the better watch, but the subc is the better everyday watch.

X2

HDHNTER · 27 June 2011, 08:15 AM

I flipped my SS Daytona to cover a Sub C purchase, zero regret. Loved how the Daytona (white) looked with a suit but for everyday wear I prefer no pcl's and a date. I also found it to be a little too small for my taste. YMMV but I would never consider flipping the Sub C for the 116520.

Tunacan26 · 27 June 2011, 08:17 AM

Off topic, but maybe snag a Tudor heritage chrono. Has a DATE! Plus, about 1/3 the price of a Daytona....

Art 1 · 27 June 2011, 08:17 AM

I have worn a Daytona for years as an everyday watch. That's what is was made for. Don't understand why it would be though of any different.

As far as the lume, it's poor on the Daytona. But remember, Rolex builds watches for a particular purpose. They Daytona was make as an outdoor watch to time races. The Subs were made as dive watches and therefore have much better lume.

HL65 · 27 June 2011, 08:53 AM

X2 Art! Also- If you don't know what the date is when you wake up and log onto computer or look at you cell then you might have trouble without date. It depends on how often during day you need to recall date in case you keep forgetting as your memory isn't quite what it used to be...

psv · 27 June 2011, 08:53 AM

Daytona works just fine as an everyday watch, but personally I prefer the Sub.

landroverking · 27 June 2011, 12:15 PM

I am old school. Don't care for the Sub c. So vote Daytona.

kcmo · 27 June 2011, 12:42 PM

I owned a Sub for about 4 years before getting a Daytona. Very different watches. My Sub has since been sold and the Daytona remains!!! In a different league IMO.

Don't get me wrong, the Sub is a legend in it's own right, but for me, the Daytona is pure sexy!

EE33 · 27 June 2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

make sure you can stand not having a date on daytona.

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

as mentioned, make sure you're ok without a date.

x2

Jdot · 27 June 2011, 01:01 PM

Both are great watches that can be worn everyday. If you don't get the daytona now, will you keep wanting one?

marcham · 27 June 2011, 01:10 PM

Keep the sub!

timeisfathaoftruth · 27 June 2011, 01:30 PM

As already said, they both are great to wear every day.

If you really love your sub (as you said in your OP) then I would keep it and wait until you can add a daytona.

If you feel that you just got to have the daytona (for whatever reason) then I would make the swap.

Is it just the look of the daytona that you desire or do you also want it for it's functions? Just curious becayse you said you wanted it for "some reason"....

rok14eva · 27 June 2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by timeisfathaoftruth

If you really love your sub (as you said in your OP) then I would keep it and wait until you can add a daytona.

x2.

77T · 27 June 2011, 02:13 PM

I see two watches in your future...

Suggest keep the Sub and save for the Daytona. As others have said, each have their place. My Sub has no date so not an issue, but when I go to the track it's the Daytona. As for lume, you can go with the Arabic dial and it's easier to read.

speedo · 27 June 2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

I would say that the daytona is the better watch, but the subc is the better everyday watch.

i love the daytona, understand its appeal and once i'd really love to own one but I don't really understand in what aspect is it a better watch? is it better made of better materials? does it keep better time? is it more waterproof? is the chrono a useful plus?

to me as a one and only watch there is nothing better than a sub, no matter if it is a ceramic or non ceramic one.

travisb · 27 June 2011, 07:56 PM

I like the brushed bracelet for everyday. Shows less wear.
As said, the date feature is a plus.
I just like EVERYTHING about the Sub so it's hard for me to advise on this one.
If you're feeling the Daytona then go for it!

We only live once.

SWIMPRUF · 27 June 2011, 10:46 PM

Sub C.

α-ψ! · 27 June 2011, 10:57 PM

i think you cant compare these watches for the reason that are different but sub c can be for all hours with out being afraid of scratching it!

brettpaul · 27 June 2011, 11:34 PM

You can't go wrong with either....you're wearing the Sub now, so buy the Daytona and sell the Sub...wear it for a while and then decide if you want the Sub C back.

I wear my SS Daytona every day, and 'YES' the PCL's get scratched (it's character), and the lume isn't great (got a mobile phone), but it just wears really well on the wrist and makes me go 'aaaahhhh' every time I look at the time.....or time people at the water cooler (yes, I don't own a race car, so...)....back on point...wear it for a while, then decide!!

Besides, if you really don't like the PCL's, get them brushed.....many members have done it themselves with outstanding results in IMO.

Best of luck!

dooder202 · 27 June 2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric89

I currently have a sub c and I love it but for some reason I've been thinking I may want a new black dial ss daytona instead. I'm only in the position to have one wath at the moment and currently my sub c is my everyday wearer. If I ot the Daytoa, I would need to sell the sub c so the daytona would be my everyday watch. What do you guys think? Should I keep my sub c or trade it for the daytona? Keep in mind this will be an everyday wearer. Also what is the lume like on a daytona? Is it as strong and bright as the new blue Lume on the sub c? Thanks!

I'm in the same situation myself. When I saw the black dial SS Daytona at my AD I couldn't believe my eyes. The pictures do not do the sub-dials nor the inky black dial justice at all. I threw it on my wrist and it honestly was gorgeous. So right now I am deciding if I can live without the date, and so far I think I can!

B. Doggy · 28 June 2011, 01:16 AM

Daytona is soooo delicious...

The GMT Master · 28 June 2011, 01:24 AM

I would keep the Sub every day of the week. Better watch than the Daytona, in my view. With the Sub, you have arguably the finest all-round diver's watch for the money right now: the Daytona, by comparison, is overpriced now. I would recommend keeping the Sub and maybe going for a Speedmaster Pro instead - would work out at less than the difference you'd have to pay for the Daytona, and you'd get to have two watches instead

27 June 2011, 07:28 AM	#1
Eric89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 165	Sub C vs Daytona I currently have a sub c and I love it but for some reason I've been thinking I may want a new black dial ss daytona instead. I'm only in the position to have one wath at the moment and currently my sub c is my everyday wearer. If I ot the Daytoa, I would need to sell the sub c so the daytona would be my everyday watch. What do you guys think? Should I keep my sub c or trade it for the daytona? Keep in mind this will be an everyday wearer. Also what is the lume like on a daytona? Is it as strong and bright as the new blue Lume on the sub c? Thanks!

27 June 2011, 07:48 AM	#5
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I would say that the daytona is the better watch, but the subc is the better everyday watch. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

27 June 2011, 08:05 AM	#7
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	To me the drawbacks of the Daytona would be: PCL, lack of date function, polished bezel. If you can live with them, then go for it. I myself will be holding off buying a Daytona until Rolex roll out the SS Daytona with ceramic bezel. It should happen in 2013 following the usual release schedule logic of Rolex. But even when I get a Daytona, I'll still keep my Sub-C. __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

27 June 2011, 08:15 AM	#10
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	I flipped my SS Daytona to cover a Sub C purchase, zero regret. Loved how the Daytona (white) looked with a suit but for everyday wear I prefer no pcl's and a date. I also found it to be a little too small for my taste. YMMV but I would never consider flipping the Sub C for the 116520. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

27 June 2011, 08:53 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,984	X2 Art! Also- If you don't know what the date is when you wake up and log onto computer or look at you cell then you might have trouble without date. It depends on how often during day you need to recall date in case you keep forgetting as your memory isn't quite what it used to be... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 June 2011, 07:34 AM	#2
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Make sure you can stand not having a date on Daytona. Sub-C is a perfect all all round watch IMHO. Daytona is nice, don't get me wrong, just find I can't wear because I need a date on my watch.

27 June 2011, 07:52 AM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	As mentioned, make sure you're ok without a date. If I can only have one, the SubC would be my choice. The Daytona definitely the 2nd choice. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 June 2011, 08:06 AM	#8
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Both great watches, but from what I've seen from people's tastes over the years, the ones that prefer the Daytona over the Sub for an every day watch are definitely those that could care less about having a date. You don't sound like that group (god knows I'm not that group...I MUST have a date on my watch)...so I would caution heavily on you flipping the SubC for the Daytona. Good luck!

27 June 2011, 08:17 AM	#11
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Off topic, but maybe snag a Tudor heritage chrono. Has a DATE! Plus, about 1/3 the price of a Daytona....

27 June 2011, 08:17 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have worn a Daytona for years as an everyday watch. That's what is was made for. Don't understand why it would be though of any different. As far as the lume, it's poor on the Daytona. But remember, Rolex builds watches for a particular purpose. They Daytona was make as an outdoor watch to time races. The Subs were made as dive watches and therefore have much better lume.

27 June 2011, 08:53 AM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Daytona works just fine as an everyday watch, but personally I prefer the Sub.

27 June 2011, 12:15 PM	#15
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I am old school. Don't care for the Sub c. So vote Daytona.

27 June 2011, 12:42 PM	#16
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I owned a Sub for about 4 years before getting a Daytona. Very different watches. My Sub has since been sold and the Daytona remains!!! In a different league IMO. Don't get me wrong, the Sub is a legend in it's own right, but for me, the Daytona is pure sexy!

27 June 2011, 01:01 PM	#18
Jdot Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 44	Both are great watches that can be worn everyday. If you don't get the daytona now, will you keep wanting one?

27 June 2011, 01:10 PM	#19
marcham "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 48	Keep the sub!

27 June 2011, 01:30 PM	#20
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	As already said, they both are great to wear every day. If you really love your sub (as you said in your OP) then I would keep it and wait until you can add a daytona. If you feel that you just got to have the daytona (for whatever reason) then I would make the swap. Is it just the look of the daytona that you desire or do you also want it for it's functions? Just curious becayse you said you wanted it for "some reason".... __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

27 June 2011, 02:13 PM	#22
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,899	I see two watches in your future... Suggest keep the Sub and save for the Daytona. As others have said, each have their place. My Sub has no date so not an issue, but when I go to the track it's the Daytona. As for lume, you can go with the Arabic dial and it's easier to read. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

27 June 2011, 07:56 PM	#24
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	I prefer SubC I like the brushed bracelet for everyday. Shows less wear. As said, the date feature is a plus. I just like EVERYTHING about the Sub so it's hard for me to advise on this one. If you're feeling the Daytona then go for it! We only live once.

27 June 2011, 10:46 PM	#25
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Sub C. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

27 June 2011, 10:57 PM	#26
α-ψ! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: tolis Location: athens Watch: daytona tt Posts: 194	i think you cant compare these watches for the reason that are different but sub c can be for all hours with out being afraid of scratching it!

27 June 2011, 11:34 PM	#27
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	You can't go wrong with either....you're wearing the Sub now, so buy the Daytona and sell the Sub...wear it for a while and then decide if you want the Sub C back. I wear my SS Daytona every day, and 'YES' the PCL's get scratched (it's character), and the lume isn't great (got a mobile phone), but it just wears really well on the wrist and makes me go 'aaaahhhh' every time I look at the time.....or time people at the water cooler (yes, I don't own a race car, so...)....back on point...wear it for a while, then decide!! Besides, if you really don't like the PCL's, get them brushed.....many members have done it themselves with outstanding results in IMO. Best of luck! Last edited by brettpaul; 27 June 2011 at 11:35 PM.. Reason: poor spelling....again

28 June 2011, 01:16 AM	#29
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Daytona is soooo delicious... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

28 June 2011, 01:24 AM	#30
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I would keep the Sub every day of the week. Better watch than the Daytona, in my view. With the Sub, you have arguably the finest all-round diver's watch for the money right now: the Daytona, by comparison, is overpriced now. I would recommend keeping the Sub and maybe going for a Speedmaster Pro instead - would work out at less than the difference you'd have to pay for the Daytona, and you'd get to have two watches instead

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