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RobW · 17 June 2019, 01:35 AM

I have a lovely 10-year-old GMT Master-II 116710LN in frequent rotation. Now that the prices of the 116710LN have skyrocketed, I'm able to afford an upgrade by trading it in, plus a little cash. I have my eye on a late 90s Daytona Zenith 16523 or an early 2000s model with the upgraded in-house movement. Would this even be considered an upgrade given the surge in popularity and value of the 116710LN? Now that I am older I can wear a two-tone Rolex with confidence and the 90s Daytona really interests me. But the GMT? Man, that's a great watch.

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schoolboy · 17 June 2019, 01:41 AM

I wouldn’t consider that an upgrade.

I say just go with whatever you like best! The GMT is also a really nice watch.

THC · 17 June 2019, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolboy

I wouldn’t consider that an upgrade.

I say just go with whatever you like best! The GMT is also a really nice watch.

Plus 2

Fat_ninja · 17 June 2019, 02:30 AM

Nope

cheekybird · 17 June 2019, 02:32 AM

I would consider it an upgrade. Go for it.

The Libertine · 17 June 2019, 02:32 AM

I wouldn’t.

FTX I · 17 June 2019, 02:38 AM

No

gmtln · 17 June 2019, 02:45 AM

nope

Dr. Robert · 17 June 2019, 02:46 AM

No, non, nyet, nein.

ras47 · 17 June 2019, 02:49 AM

Personal tastes aside (the only Daytona I like at all is the white/ceramic), as others have said it's all about your own preferences. How much will you miss the GMT if you get rid of it? How much will you wear the Daytona?

The good part about upgrading is that the GMT is not so rare that you'll never be able to replace it down the road if you decide you made a mistake with the Daytona. It might cost you a few shekels, but it's do-able.

Watch This · 17 June 2019, 02:52 AM

No way.

Pballkm21 · 17 June 2019, 02:55 AM

hard pass

Cesium137 · 17 June 2019, 03:03 AM

Negative ghost rider

Stevec14 · 17 June 2019, 03:08 AM

I wouldn’t consider it either up or down. It all depends what you want from a watch.

Personally I probably would as I prefer the case of the Daytona, but sounds like you may regret giving up the gmt.

loboacan · 17 June 2019, 03:20 AM

Upgrade--if it's the one that Paul Newman wore. It's a more complicated watch inside. If you can't decide...own both.

Louribal · 17 June 2019, 03:23 AM

No for me

dr35mm · 17 June 2019, 03:25 AM

Upgrade is not equal to a better watch always. Pick the one you’ll enjoy best. To some people that’s a 500 dollars Seiko diver, to others its a 150k PP.

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RobW · 17 June 2019, 03:46 AM

Thanks everyone for your input. At the end of the day I think I'd cry a river of tears if I gave up the GMT. I'll find another way to fund the Daytona. Much thanks!

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Easy E · 17 June 2019, 03:48 AM

Nope. The Daytona has poor legibility, just as a starting point

huba01 · 17 June 2019, 04:16 AM

If you upgrade to a white or black 116520, then yes

DoctorA · 17 June 2019, 04:53 AM

I wouldn’t do it!

RobW · 17 June 2019, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huba01

If you upgrade to a white or black 116520, then yes

Yeah, I agree. I now think that the 16523, while nice, isn't enough of an upgrade to sacrifice the GMT. Besides, I travel a lot, so the GMT is more practical.

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17 June 2019, 01:35 AM	#1
RobW "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 93	Would you consider this an upgrade? I have a lovely 10-year-old GMT Master-II 116710LN in frequent rotation. Now that the prices of the 116710LN have skyrocketed, I'm able to afford an upgrade by trading it in, plus a little cash. I have my eye on a late 90s Daytona Zenith 16523 or an early 2000s model with the upgraded in-house movement. Would this even be considered an upgrade given the surge in popularity and value of the 116710LN? Now that I am older I can wear a two-tone Rolex with confidence and the 90s Daytona really interests me. But the GMT? Man, that's a great watch. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN, Oyster Perpetual 114300, Datejust 16233

17 June 2019, 02:46 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,011	No, non, nyet, nein. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 June 2019, 02:49 AM	#10
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	Personal tastes aside (the only Daytona I like at all is the white/ceramic), as others have said it's all about your own preferences. How much will you miss the GMT if you get rid of it? How much will you wear the Daytona? The good part about upgrading is that the GMT is not so rare that you'll never be able to replace it down the road if you decide you made a mistake with the Daytona. It might cost you a few shekels, but it's do-able. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

17 June 2019, 03:23 AM	#16
Louribal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Low Country Posts: 697	No for me __________________ Instagram @Louribal

17 June 2019, 03:25 AM	#17
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Upgrade is not equal to a better watch always. Pick the one you’ll enjoy best. To some people that’s a 500 dollars Seiko diver, to others its a 150k PP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

17 June 2019, 01:41 AM	#2
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	I wouldn’t consider that an upgrade. I say just go with whatever you like best! The GMT is also a really nice watch.

17 June 2019, 02:30 AM	#4
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Nope

17 June 2019, 02:32 AM	#5
cheekybird "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ohio Posts: 109	I would consider it an upgrade. Go for it.

17 June 2019, 02:32 AM	#6
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I wouldn’t.

17 June 2019, 02:38 AM	#7
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	No

17 June 2019, 02:45 AM	#8
gmtln "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Manchester Posts: 334	nope

17 June 2019, 02:52 AM	#11
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	No way.

17 June 2019, 02:55 AM	#12
Pballkm21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Merrick, NY Posts: 292	hard pass

17 June 2019, 03:03 AM	#13
Cesium137 Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 450	Negative ghost rider

17 June 2019, 03:08 AM	#14
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,470	I wouldn’t consider it either up or down. It all depends what you want from a watch. Personally I probably would as I prefer the case of the Daytona, but sounds like you may regret giving up the gmt.

17 June 2019, 03:20 AM	#15
loboacan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 14	Upgrade--if it's the one that Paul Newman wore. It's a more complicated watch inside. If you can't decide...own both.

17 June 2019, 03:46 AM	#18
RobW "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 93	Thanks everyone for your input. At the end of the day I think I'd cry a river of tears if I gave up the GMT. I'll find another way to fund the Daytona. Much thanks! Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN, Oyster Perpetual 114300, Datejust 16233

17 June 2019, 03:48 AM	#19
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,034	Nope. The Daytona has poor legibility, just as a starting point

17 June 2019, 04:16 AM	#20
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,448	If you upgrade to a white or black 116520, then yes

17 June 2019, 04:53 AM	#21
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I wouldn’t do it! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

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