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boyboy · 3 October 2007, 01:15 PM

what watch is the best and practical to buy? daytona ss white face or gmt ss ceramic? pls.... help me guys.. . tnx

ryan_m · 3 October 2007, 01:17 PM

hey pinoy lol. well i would go for the gmt. i have one myself and its simply amazing.

boyboy · 3 October 2007, 01:19 PM

thank you ryan...

ryan_m · 3 October 2007, 01:21 PM

whats the retail prices in the philippines for those watches btw?

boyboy · 3 October 2007, 01:22 PM

hi again ryan. where did you buy your gmt? ow much?

boyboy · 3 October 2007, 01:24 PM

here in phil. gmt price 6,000 us dollar

Letsgodiving · 3 October 2007, 01:32 PM

I think it is primarily an issue of taste and what capabilities you want out of a watch. As far as being practical the Daytona doesn't have a date feature which for me would be an issue. Good luck and welcome.

boyboy · 3 October 2007, 01:39 PM

thank you mike,

Blue Bull · 3 October 2007, 01:40 PM

GMT

Mrdi · 3 October 2007, 01:42 PM

that GMT has two fewer holes to leak

roadcarver · 3 October 2007, 02:18 PM

GMTIIc

BTW welcome to TRF, kababayan.

Blue Bull · 3 October 2007, 02:19 PM

A Volvo stationwagen is more practical,than a Porsche.

Blue Bull · 3 October 2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

that GMT has two fewer holes to leak

Like the Titanic ?

supermarz · 3 October 2007, 03:14 PM

Downing · 3 October 2007, 03:45 PM

Hmmm. Don't often see "practical" and "Rolex" in the same sentence.

JJ Irani · 3 October 2007, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyboy

what watch is the best and practical to buy? daytona ss white face or gmt ss ceramic? pls.... help me guys.. . tnx

Did you say practical? Then definitely the GMT-II. It has a date function and a time zone function - both of which are useable.

The Daytona has a Chrono function which is pretty useless as far as accuracy goes by today's ELECTRONIC standards.

So, if you are talking just PRACTICAL, the GMT-II makes more sense.

On the other hand, go with the one which smiles back at you.

Cheers - JJ

frostie · 3 October 2007, 05:43 PM

Gmt

boyboy · 3 October 2007, 05:57 PM

thank you jj , god bless..

Andad · 3 October 2007, 06:56 PM

I bought the GMT TT. Daytona SS later.

JamesS · 3 October 2007, 07:17 PM

I actually own both the SS GMT ceramic (as of tonight

) and SS Daytona (and SS Sub Date).

I first bought a SS Sub Date six months ago. (Was torn between the GMT and Sub but at that time the Sub was more appealing.) Then just over a month ago had the opportunity to get a SS Daytona white dial. I was at my AD a few days ago and saw the SS GMT and found I really like it. I went everyday to look at it and decided tonight to pick it up (before someone else did). I'll likely sell the Sub as I "shouldn't" really have three Rolexes now.

Anyway, back to your question (thought it's not an "exact" answer):

Daytona
I love the look of the Daytona. I've used the chrono function at the track (didn't need the "exactness" of an electronic timer) and have had fun with it. I think the white dial looks really "smart" and like to wear it when I am dressed up (not that the Sub is a slouch by any means when I am dressed up). I've also worn it while golfing and dressed in sweats. I think it can be an everyday watch, but for me it's more of a "dressy" watch.

Sub
I really like the look of the Sub with it's black dial and SS look. I feel like I can wear it all the time, dressed up or not (though I lean towards the Daytona for "dressier" times). I don't know that I'll ever use the Sub for it's design (diving) but I wear it in the shower

I think the Sub is slightly more "practical".

GMT
I love the look of the GMT and it continues to grow on me the more I see it. I think that it's just like the Sub in that it can be an everyday watch. Be worn when dressed down or up. And as far as functionality, I will definitely use the time-zone function sooner than the "diving function" of the Sub.

Admittedly I think I smile more when I see the Daytona on my wrist (vs the Sub), but I'll definitely be wearing the GMT a lot for a while

It just comes down to personal preference!

mikilog · 3 October 2007, 08:11 PM

Hello all,
May mga pinoy pala dito.

Where did you buy your GMT? Im looking for one too.

Flyjet601 · 3 October 2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

that GMT has two fewer holes to leak

never thought of that

Welshwatchman · 4 October 2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

GMT

SPACE-DWELLER · 4 October 2007, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyboy

what watch is the best and practical to buy? daytona ss white face or gmt ss ceramic? pls.... help me guys.. . tnx

Both watches are "the best" in their own right, and it depends on what you like and need in a watch.

Definately, the SS Daytona is the hardest one of them to get and you could re-sell it for a nice profit if you choose to do so.

But if you need a date function, the GMT is "more practical" I guess, and is much easier to get hold on, but then again you would not get a profit by re-selling it.

Welshwatchman · 4 October 2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyboy

what watch is the best and practical to buy? daytona ss white face or gmt ss ceramic? pls.... help me guys.. . tnx

The GMT is more practical due to the fact that it is actually available in reasonable numbers.

The Daytona is not (or at least was not) available for less than $11,500 on the "fluff" market.

The GMT's street price is half the price of the Daytona.

Buy the GMT and help remove the oxygen from the Daytona hype furnace.

Solo118 · 4 October 2007, 04:42 AM

i really really love my daytona, but sometimes i really wish i went with the tt ceramic GMT. I would have saved money, got a date and 2nd time zone!

ron17402 · 4 October 2007, 07:33 AM

GMT!!

3 October 2007, 01:15 PM	#1
boyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: philipines Posts: 119	help!! daytona or new gmt ceramic? what watch is the best and practical to buy? daytona ss white face or gmt ss ceramic? pls.... help me guys.. . tnx

3 October 2007, 02:18 PM	#11
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	GMTIIc BTW welcome to TRF, kababayan. __________________ I'm just a cook...

3 October 2007, 03:45 PM	#15
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Hmmm. Don't often see "practical" and "Rolex" in the same sentence. __________________ 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

3 October 2007, 01:17 PM	#2
ryan_m "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ryan Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 198	hey pinoy lol. well i would go for the gmt. i have one myself and its simply amazing.

3 October 2007, 01:19 PM	#3
boyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: philipines Posts: 119	thank you ryan...

3 October 2007, 01:21 PM	#4
ryan_m "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ryan Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 198	whats the retail prices in the philippines for those watches btw?

3 October 2007, 01:22 PM	#5
boyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: philipines Posts: 119	hi again ryan. where did you buy your gmt? ow much?

3 October 2007, 01:24 PM	#6
boyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: philipines Posts: 119	here in phil. gmt price 6,000 us dollar

3 October 2007, 01:32 PM	#7
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	I think it is primarily an issue of taste and what capabilities you want out of a watch. As far as being practical the Daytona doesn't have a date feature which for me would be an issue. Good luck and welcome.

3 October 2007, 01:39 PM	#8
boyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: philipines Posts: 119	thank you mike,

3 October 2007, 01:40 PM	#9
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3 October 2007, 01:42 PM	#10
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	that GMT has two fewer holes to leak

3 October 2007, 02:19 PM	#12
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	A Volvo stationwagen is more practical,than a Porsche.

3 October 2007, 03:14 PM	#14
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3 October 2007, 05:43 PM	#17
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Gmt

3 October 2007, 05:57 PM	#18
boyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: philipines Posts: 119	thank you jj , god bless..

3 October 2007, 07:17 PM	#20
JamesS Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: James Location: Seattle, WA Watch: Z.SS.Daytona.White Posts: 66	I actually own both the SS GMT ceramic (as of tonight ) and SS Daytona (and SS Sub Date). I first bought a SS Sub Date six months ago. (Was torn between the GMT and Sub but at that time the Sub was more appealing.) Then just over a month ago had the opportunity to get a SS Daytona white dial. I was at my AD a few days ago and saw the SS GMT and found I really like it. I went everyday to look at it and decided tonight to pick it up (before someone else did). I'll likely sell the Sub as I "shouldn't" really have three Rolexes now. Anyway, back to your question (thought it's not an "exact" answer): Daytona I love the look of the Daytona. I've used the chrono function at the track (didn't need the "exactness" of an electronic timer) and have had fun with it. I think the white dial looks really "smart" and like to wear it when I am dressed up (not that the Sub is a slouch by any means when I am dressed up). I've also worn it while golfing and dressed in sweats. I think it can be an everyday watch, but for me it's more of a "dressy" watch. Sub I really like the look of the Sub with it's black dial and SS look. I feel like I can wear it all the time, dressed up or not (though I lean towards the Daytona for "dressier" times). I don't know that I'll ever use the Sub for it's design (diving) but I wear it in the shower I think the Sub is slightly more "practical". GMT I love the look of the GMT and it continues to grow on me the more I see it. I think that it's just like the Sub in that it can be an everyday watch. Be worn when dressed down or up. And as far as functionality, I will definitely use the time-zone function sooner than the "diving function" of the Sub. Admittedly I think I smile more when I see the Daytona on my wrist (vs the Sub), but I'll definitely be wearing the GMT a lot for a while It just comes down to personal preference!

3 October 2007, 08:11 PM	#21
mikilog "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Marc Location: PH Watch: Rolex.. soon Posts: 5	Hello all, May mga pinoy pala dito. Where did you buy your GMT? Im looking for one too.

4 October 2007, 04:42 AM	#26
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,087	i really really love my daytona, but sometimes i really wish i went with the tt ceramic GMT. I would have saved money, got a date and 2nd time zone!

4 October 2007, 07:33 AM	#27
ron17402 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Charlotte, NC USA Watch: 116710 Posts: 435	GMT!!

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