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TeddyS · 13 April 2018, 11:54 PM

Hi, I could use some input on a conundrum that I’m faced with. We have decided to get my Dad a retirement gift. I have never been into two tone watches so thought I’d get some opinions from those that are. My regular AD has two options for me. The two tone sub with black dial and bezel and the two tone Daytona with champagne dial and diamond hour markers. My wife and I are split as to which way we should go, so any input would be appreciated

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jph4387 · 13 April 2018, 11:58 PM

First off I love Daytonas and I want one badly. However, in two tone, the Sub just looks better to me and the two tone Sub is a classic.

beshannon · 13 April 2018, 11:59 PM

No idea how to help.

Does he want a watch?
Does he need a chronograph?
How does he feel about anything that is two tone? (Personally I do not like two-tone)
What watches does he have now?
Is he going to wear it?

Too many questions for such a high dollar personal purchase.

Bt122 · 13 April 2018, 11:59 PM

I’d go for the 2 tone sub. Personally I’d do the blue two tone one. Most guys don’t like diamonds on their watches ... I do tho. But I wouldn’t have it on a daytona

RolexEDC · 14 April 2018, 12:01 AM

Go for the sub, it has a date that he will appreciate and actually use.

SemperFi · 14 April 2018, 12:01 AM

I’m not a Daytona guy so the Sub gets my vote.

faimag · 14 April 2018, 12:02 AM

The Sub wears larger than the Daytona, which is something to consider if you dad has, say, a small or a large wrist.
Personally, I prefer the Daytona as a watch, but I don't like the diamond markers. Having said that, if the above 2-tone Daytona is your only option (i.e. no standard black or white dial or even champagne without diamonds), I would get the Sub for my dad because I think it's more neutral (for a guy) and less complicated (for your dad).

cburgs56 · 14 April 2018, 12:05 AM

Sub

MrWeha · 14 April 2018, 12:06 AM

Sub is the saver choice as he might not prefer to have diamonds on his watch

c41006 · 14 April 2018, 12:10 AM

I’d go with the Sub

TeddyS · 14 April 2018, 12:12 AM

Thanks for the quick replies. The sub was my natural choice. Currently he has a two tone datejust that my Mum and I chose back in 1986 when I was a boy. He has worn it every day and loves it. That being said, I think he deserves an upgrade and judging by how my he enjoys looking at my watches ( and moaning that I don’t have a two tone ) I know he will love it.

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Maiden · 14 April 2018, 12:14 AM

I'd go Sub, readability is much better as well for Dad.

Token74 · 14 April 2018, 12:16 AM

Sub is a safer bet IMHO.

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Bt122 · 14 April 2018, 12:37 AM

This must be the only thread everyone has agreed on the a watch

Ceb · 14 April 2018, 12:45 AM

TT Sub, although blue not black....

chevy9 · 14 April 2018, 12:47 AM

Two tone sub all the way!

Sarosh · 14 April 2018, 02:02 AM

Sub

Navarino · 14 April 2018, 02:12 AM

I'd take a TT Sub or GMT over a TT Daytona. I just think both those models look better in TT than the Daytona.

TheRolexKingofLV · 14 April 2018, 02:13 AM

Get the Daytona Teddy!

mountainjogger · 14 April 2018, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SemperFi

I’m not a Daytona guy so the Sub gets my vote.

Sub!!!

ag986 · 14 April 2018, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceb

TT Sub, although blue not black....

x2

stratguy · 14 April 2018, 02:58 AM

If he has been wearing a DJ for all these years, the Sub will seem huge to him. I'd look for a Daytona without diamonds. Just my .02 cents.

TacticaLCawacoL · 14 April 2018, 03:17 AM

I would go with the Sub because of the date complication.

Fjweld · 14 April 2018, 03:31 AM

Sub

101031-28 · 14 April 2018, 03:40 AM

Tough one for me. Big fan of both Daytona and Submarinerl. With Daytona you get a more 'elegant' watch vs the Sub which IMO is more sporty and rugged. Submariner had better legibility vs Daytona, though. What is your dad's style? Mine was a business owner for many years and enjoyed his Daytona 16523 white dial on a daily basis. He's now retired and wears his DJ 36mm from 1978 daily. Daytona juts sits. His style is more casual these days and he finds himself reaching for the DJ regularly while wearing the Daytona for special occasions. My dad also loves TT. I would do a bit more investigating.. Both watches are excellent choices, each with its own qualities. Keep us posted on the decision

Gerardus · 14 April 2018, 03:41 AM

Sub, this is a no brainer for me.

HogwldFLTR · 14 April 2018, 03:43 AM

How large is his wrist? The Daytona is better on a small wrist, imho. Subs can feel unwieldy. Both are great watches!!!!

jpcwon · 14 April 2018, 03:44 AM

Not a 2-tone guy over here, but that sub is stunning. I like the aesthetic of that over the Daytona personally.

hodie9 · 14 April 2018, 03:51 AM

Another vote for the Sub.

strettyend · 14 April 2018, 03:53 AM

Love Daytona's but in this configuration I say sub definitely.

13 April 2018, 11:54 PM	#1
TeddyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Teddy Location: London U.K. Watch: sea-dweller 126600 Posts: 670	Help needed to decide between two tone sub and Daytona Hi, I could use some input on a conundrum that I’m faced with. We have decided to get my Dad a retirement gift. I have never been into two tone watches so thought I’d get some opinions from those that are. My regular AD has two options for me. The two tone sub with black dial and bezel and the two tone Daytona with champagne dial and diamond hour markers. My wife and I are split as to which way we should go, so any input would be appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 April 2018, 11:59 PM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No idea how to help. Does he want a watch? Does he need a chronograph? How does he feel about anything that is two tone? (Personally I do not like two-tone) What watches does he have now? Is he going to wear it? Too many questions for such a high dollar personal purchase. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 April 2018, 12:01 AM	#6
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	I’m not a Daytona guy so the Sub gets my vote. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

14 April 2018, 12:14 AM	#12
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	I'd go Sub, readability is much better as well for Dad. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

14 April 2018, 12:16 AM	#13
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,748	Sub is a safer bet IMHO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

13 April 2018, 11:58 PM	#2
jph4387 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 271	First off I love Daytonas and I want one badly. However, in two tone, the Sub just looks better to me and the two tone Sub is a classic.

13 April 2018, 11:59 PM	#4
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	I’d go for the 2 tone sub. Personally I’d do the blue two tone one. Most guys don’t like diamonds on their watches ... I do tho. But I wouldn’t have it on a daytona

14 April 2018, 12:01 AM	#5
RolexEDC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Posts: 320	Go for the sub, it has a date that he will appreciate and actually use.

14 April 2018, 12:02 AM	#7
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	The Sub wears larger than the Daytona, which is something to consider if you dad has, say, a small or a large wrist. Personally, I prefer the Daytona as a watch, but I don't like the diamond markers. Having said that, if the above 2-tone Daytona is your only option (i.e. no standard black or white dial or even champagne without diamonds), I would get the Sub for my dad because I think it's more neutral (for a guy) and less complicated (for your dad).

14 April 2018, 12:05 AM	#8
cburgs56 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: TEXAS Watch: 116610 LV Posts: 418	Sub

14 April 2018, 12:06 AM	#9
MrWeha "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: EU Posts: 99	Sub is the saver choice as he might not prefer to have diamonds on his watch

14 April 2018, 12:10 AM	#10
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	I’d go with the Sub

14 April 2018, 12:12 AM	#11
TeddyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Teddy Location: London U.K. Watch: sea-dweller 126600 Posts: 670	Thanks for the quick replies. The sub was my natural choice. Currently he has a two tone datejust that my Mum and I chose back in 1986 when I was a boy. He has worn it every day and loves it. That being said, I think he deserves an upgrade and judging by how my he enjoys looking at my watches ( and moaning that I don’t have a two tone ) I know he will love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 April 2018, 12:37 AM	#14
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	This must be the only thread everyone has agreed on the a watch

14 April 2018, 12:45 AM	#15
Ceb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: SD, Sub's & GMT's Posts: 159	TT Sub, although blue not black....

14 April 2018, 12:47 AM	#16
chevy9 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Bill Location: Chicago Watch: GMT 126710BLNR Posts: 124	Two tone sub all the way!

14 April 2018, 02:02 AM	#17
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Sub __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

14 April 2018, 02:12 AM	#18
Navarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	I'd take a TT Sub or GMT over a TT Daytona. I just think both those models look better in TT than the Daytona.

14 April 2018, 02:13 AM	#19
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Get the Daytona Teddy! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

14 April 2018, 02:58 AM	#22
stratguy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Phoenix / Toronto Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 673	If he has been wearing a DJ for all these years, the Sub will seem huge to him. I'd look for a Daytona without diamonds. Just my .02 cents.

14 April 2018, 03:17 AM	#23
TacticaLCawacoL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Watch: Sunray/Meteorite Posts: 311	I would go with the Sub because of the date complication. __________________ .__. I don’t mind the value of a Rolex, i just admire the technology and the beauty of it .__. 16600/2005, 116233/2008, 214270/2014, 116234/2016, 116618LB/2017, 116200/2017, 118239/2017, 116622/2018, 326.30.40.50.02.001/2018.

14 April 2018, 03:31 AM	#24
Fjweld "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: Chicago Watch: 16570, 1601, Posts: 452	Sub

14 April 2018, 03:40 AM	#25
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,768	Tough one for me. Big fan of both Daytona and Submarinerl. With Daytona you get a more 'elegant' watch vs the Sub which IMO is more sporty and rugged. Submariner had better legibility vs Daytona, though. What is your dad's style? Mine was a business owner for many years and enjoyed his Daytona 16523 white dial on a daily basis. He's now retired and wears his DJ 36mm from 1978 daily. Daytona juts sits. His style is more casual these days and he finds himself reaching for the DJ regularly while wearing the Daytona for special occasions. My dad also loves TT. I would do a bit more investigating.. Both watches are excellent choices, each with its own qualities. Keep us posted on the decision __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

14 April 2018, 03:41 AM	#26
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,202	Sub, this is a no brainer for me. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

14 April 2018, 03:43 AM	#27
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,826	How large is his wrist? The Daytona is better on a small wrist, imho. Subs can feel unwieldy. Both are great watches!!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 April 2018, 03:44 AM	#28
jpcwon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: John Location: North Easton, MA Watch: 114060, Lg Reverso Posts: 199	Not a 2-tone guy over here, but that sub is stunning. I like the aesthetic of that over the Daytona personally.

14 April 2018, 03:51 AM	#29
hodie9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Kyle Location: Salt Lake City Watch: 116500LN,116519LN Posts: 792	Another vote for the Sub.

14 April 2018, 03:53 AM	#30
strettyend "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Miami Posts: 1,734	Love Daytona's but in this configuration I say sub definitely. __________________ Patek Nautilus 5740G; AP ROC 26315OR; Vacheron Fiftysix; Day Date RG 228235 Olive; Cartier Santos de Cartier Rose Gold

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