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jbsmith · 17 February 2015, 02:08 PM

After seeing all of these beautiful YG Rolexes, I'm considering getting my first. I'm leaning toward the 116718 YG GMTIIc black or green dial. Due to price and the fact that I like to keep a rotation around 6 to 7 watches, I would have to let go of two watches toward the trade to keep additional funds reasonable. Based on the following, I'm considering parting ways with the Daytona and LVc. The DJ is the wife's, and the other three (D-Blue, Polar, and 312) get more wrist time and simply sing to me more than the Daytona and LVc. The Daytona is iconic and beautiful, but wears a little small for my liking and I'm one of those that use the date function quite a bit. I think I would be ok letting the LVc go since I now have the D-Blue. If I do this, I would have sea (D-Blue), land (Polar), and air (YG GMTIIc) covered with great diversity (styles and sizes). With all of that said, I would love to hear your opinions and comments about the 2 for 1? Would you do it? If so, black or green dial GMT? Is one expected to be discontinued earlier or harder to get? It would be a very tough decision either way. Thanks as usual!

viper9669 · 17 February 2015, 02:12 PM

Sounds like you have it all figured out with which 2 for 1.

I would recommend the green dial, the color is different from the LVc.

fishingbear · 17 February 2015, 02:17 PM

You make a good plan, get the green dial.

DCheeta · 17 February 2015, 02:28 PM

Yeah, do it! I prefer the black dial 718, but my preference means nothing. Maybe get the green since you're letting another green one go.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 17 February 2015, 02:33 PM

My vote is for the green dial. I think that it really works for this watch.

Al1969 · 17 February 2015, 02:35 PM

Green dial is the way to go. Funny you mentioned the DAYTONA wearing small. I was considering trading my Sub LV or Polar Explorer II towards a white dial DAYTONA.

BNA/LION · 17 February 2015, 02:37 PM

Go Green its good for the Planet and your wrist!

Afghanvet · 17 February 2015, 02:39 PM

Can't go wrong, either way!

watchwatcher · 17 February 2015, 02:39 PM

The 718 is one of my favorite references of all time...can't go wrong with either the green or black.

Isaactanjs · 17 February 2015, 02:40 PM

much prefer the black dial one.

busytimmy · 17 February 2015, 02:48 PM

Well since you're replacing the Hulk, maybe you should go with the green-dialled 718. Then again, the black is more versatile and has a green date wheel. Both winners.

luvsub · 17 February 2015, 03:05 PM

I will let hulk and DJ go. Give Daytona to your wife.

Hairdude1 · 17 February 2015, 03:12 PM

You'll love the 718! Mine says hello

regnant · 17 February 2015, 09:41 PM

I prefer black dial but green doesn't look hideous at all
As for trade,I would take apart the green gmt master II and the DATEJUST for sake of two for one

travisb · 17 February 2015, 09:53 PM

For a 718? Yes! I prefer and went with the black dial.

AK797 · 17 February 2015, 09:54 PM

I would keep the LVc and its stunning sunburst and then add the black YG. Otherwise green dial makes sense. Either way you get the great bezel, case and bracelet.

RMC12 · 17 February 2015, 09:55 PM

Sounds like you've made your decision - and its a great one!

I personally would let the Polar go before the LVC but that is just me.

To be honest, once you get that gold beauty on your wrist you probably wont wear any of the others anyway.

My choice on Dial would be Black dial on the GMT.

domrusso10 · 17 February 2015, 09:58 PM

I would go with the black dial. I just happen today think it's more classy. Plus if the LV didn't sing to you, don't risk running into same sotutation with a YG piece.

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Racerdj · 17 February 2015, 10:05 PM

You will be wearing your current collection less if you follow the wearing habits of most here that buy their first PM model. It is the right thing to do in my opinion.

jjnd08 · 17 February 2015, 11:43 PM

Do it.

I'm all for consolidating to get what you really want.

nick c · 17 February 2015, 11:56 PM

Green

jbsmith · 18 February 2015, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvsub

I will let hulk and DJ go. Give Daytona to your wife.

Good thinking. I'll ask her again since she doesn't require a date function. I remember the last time I asked her, she said she wouldn't feel as comfortable wearing the daytona since it would show scratches more than her DJ with super jubilee bracelet and fluted bezel. Thanks.

jbsmith · 18 February 2015, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by regnant

I prefer black dial but green doesn't look hideous at all
As for trade,I would take apart the green gmt master II and the DATEJUST for sake of two for one

Ha! Great point! Unfortunately, I need to trade another to keep price difference more reasonable.

Tridor · 18 February 2015, 10:30 AM

I would go with the green dial

jbsmith · 18 February 2015, 10:33 AM

Thanks again for everyone's expertise and opinions. I have learned a tremendous amount from you TRF members. I'm still up in the air over green vs. black dial. It will be a tough decision where I'll need to see both in person, preferably side by side.

thomaspp · 18 February 2015, 10:41 AM

For sure! 718 is on bad ass watch

sea-dweller · 18 February 2015, 11:54 AM

Green!

Urosfan · 18 February 2015, 12:03 PM

Green dial

brandrea · 18 February 2015, 12:07 PM

Another vote for the green dial

tkerrmd · 18 February 2015, 12:12 PM

Do it!! Once you have that all YG GMT doubt you will ever want to wear anything else!!

17 February 2015, 02:37 PM	#7
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17 February 2015, 02:39 PM	#8
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Can't go wrong, either way! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

17 February 2015, 09:41 PM	#14
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I prefer black dial but green doesn't look hideous at all As for trade,I would take apart the green gmt master II and the DATEJUST for sake of two for one __________________

17 February 2015, 10:05 PM	#19
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	You will be wearing your current collection less if you follow the wearing habits of most here that buy their first PM model. It is the right thing to do in my opinion. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 February 2015, 10:41 AM	#26
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	For sure! 718 is on bad ass watch __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

17 February 2015, 02:12 PM	#2
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Sounds like you have it all figured out with which 2 for 1. I would recommend the green dial, the color is different from the LVc.

17 February 2015, 02:17 PM	#3
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,542	You make a good plan, get the green dial.

17 February 2015, 02:28 PM	#4
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Yeah, do it! I prefer the black dial 718, but my preference means nothing. Maybe get the green since you're letting another green one go.

17 February 2015, 02:33 PM	#5
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,678	My vote is for the green dial. I think that it really works for this watch.

17 February 2015, 02:39 PM	#9
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	The 718 is one of my favorite references of all time...can't go wrong with either the green or black.

17 February 2015, 02:40 PM	#10
Isaactanjs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Isaac Location: Paradise Watch: .. love them all Posts: 220	much prefer the black dial one.

17 February 2015, 02:48 PM	#11
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Well since you're replacing the Hulk, maybe you should go with the green-dialled 718. Then again, the black is more versatile and has a green date wheel. Both winners.

17 February 2015, 09:53 PM	#15
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,409	For a 718? Yes! I prefer and went with the black dial.

17 February 2015, 09:54 PM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I would keep the LVc and its stunning sunburst and then add the black YG. Otherwise green dial makes sense. Either way you get the great bezel, case and bracelet.

17 February 2015, 09:55 PM	#17
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Sounds like you've made your decision - and its a great one! I personally would let the Polar go before the LVC but that is just me. To be honest, once you get that gold beauty on your wrist you probably wont wear any of the others anyway. My choice on Dial would be Black dial on the GMT.

17 February 2015, 09:58 PM	#18
domrusso10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: new york Watch: 116334 & 116610 Posts: 1,310	I would go with the black dial. I just happen today think it's more classy. Plus if the LV didn't sing to you, don't risk running into same sotutation with a YG piece. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 February 2015, 11:43 PM	#20
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Do it. I'm all for consolidating to get what you really want.

17 February 2015, 11:56 PM	#21
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Green

18 February 2015, 10:30 AM	#24
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	I would go with the green dial

18 February 2015, 10:33 AM	#25
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,867	Thanks again for everyone's expertise and opinions. I have learned a tremendous amount from you TRF members. I'm still up in the air over green vs. black dial. It will be a tough decision where I'll need to see both in person, preferably side by side.

18 February 2015, 11:54 AM	#27
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Green! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

18 February 2015, 12:03 PM	#28
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Green dial

18 February 2015, 12:07 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,750	Another vote for the green dial

18 February 2015, 12:12 PM	#30
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Do it!! Once you have that all YG GMT doubt you will ever want to wear anything else!!

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