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WatchEnthusiast7369 · 1 August 2023, 11:33 AM

Hello Crew,

As the title says, I’m debating my third Rolex for the end of the year.

I like the overall look of the Yacht Master, but I feel with my Skydweller and GMTII, a Daytona would be the natural progression / continue creating variety.

Just wanted to see what you would pick and why. I’m sure the Daytona will get most of the love!

Watches I am considering
Daytona Reference: 126515LN
Yacht Master: 126655

Watches I have
Skydweller Steel Blue Dial
GMTII Pepsi on Jubilee

APhound · 1 August 2023, 12:12 PM

Honestly I’d rather have the yacht master. I traded my yachtmaster for a Daytona (meteorite even) and I miss the ym and sorta regret the trade.
I’ll prob get a 42 ym this time around but the 40 is really great..
I’m really not a Daytona guy. This is my first. It’s awesome and special but the yachtmasyer was just a great daily, loved that matte black bezel and the whole design just worked for me.

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Seddyspaghetti · 1 August 2023, 12:24 PM

Daytona

otisc · 1 August 2023, 12:26 PM

Buy the one you like more, just make sure it's the Daytona. :)

S’portEye · 1 August 2023, 12:33 PM

Daytona, and it’s not even close for me.

Tqmb79 · 1 August 2023, 12:37 PM

Both amazing. Can’t go wrong with either

wesdaniel · 1 August 2023, 12:45 PM

I'm going to be in the minority here, but, I definitely prefer the YM to the Daytona. I'm just not a chrono fan.

TimingsEverything · 1 August 2023, 12:48 PM

I’d prefer the Daytona, but I’ll bet a YM is a lot easier to obtain.

KatGirl · 1 August 2023, 01:49 PM

Yachtmaster! For me, a Rolex should be classy, and it’s why I chose the silver dial OP with the gold indices and hands. Pure class. That’s the same vibe the rose gold Yachtmaster gives off. The Daytona is just a fancy chronograph., and not as cool as a Speedy Pro.
Kat

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*M5 · 1 August 2023, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arbees319

Honestly I’d rather have the yacht master. I traded my yachtmaster for a Daytona (meteorite even) and I miss the ym and sorta regret the trade.
I’ll prob get a 42 ym this time around but the 40 is really great..
I’m really not a Daytona guy. This is my first. It’s awesome and special but the yachtmasyer was just a great daily, loved that matte black bezel and the whole design just worked for me.

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It might be the quality of the pictures here but the Daytona looks like a million bucks on you.

The YM not so much

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WatchEnthusiast7369 · 1 August 2023, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arbees319

Honestly I’d rather have the yacht master. I traded my yachtmaster for a Daytona (meteorite even) and I miss the ym and sorta regret the trade.
I’ll prob get a 42 ym this time around but the 40 is really great..
I’m really not a Daytona guy. This is my first. It’s awesome and special but the yachtmasyer was just a great daily, loved that matte black bezel and the whole design just worked for me.

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Yeah I really like the look of YM. When I was deciding between my Sky Dweller and a Daytona, I just gravitated toward the SD. The Daytona didn’t do much for me. Wish I could try them on back to back. I’m sure I’ll get the chance.

WatchEnthusiast7369 · 1 August 2023, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

I'm going to be in the minority here, but, I definitely prefer the YM to the Daytona. I'm just not a chrono fan.

Yes easier and less expensive. Trading under retail.

WatchEnthusiast7369 · 1 August 2023, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Yachtmaster! For me, a Rolex should be classy, and it’s why I chose the silver dial OP with the gold indices and hands. Pure class. That’s the same vibe the rose gold Yachtmaster gives off. The Daytona is just a fancy chronograph., and not as cool as a Speedy Pro.
Kat

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Yeah I will need to try them both on to make a decision and feel good about it. But initially I like the look of the YM more.

karleone · 1 August 2023, 02:43 PM

Daytona all day! Much more special and unique vs a YM

JSCP · 1 August 2023, 03:15 PM

Daytona, much much better in RG than SS.

faimag · 1 August 2023, 05:10 PM

The YM on rubber.
The Daytona only on bracelet.

PenDelicate · 1 August 2023, 05:43 PM

Go the YM because it's the lesser of the two. You'll eventually sell it and buy the Daytona, so you'll have had the experience of both watches. If you buy the Daytona, you'll never buy the YM.

Ten Ten & 32 · 1 August 2023, 05:54 PM

No right or wrong answer

Both enjoyed equally.

Some might say 2 RG Oysterflex pieces in one collection is a duplication & unnecessary

Personally, I like RG & Oysterflex so don’t care lol!

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Eric-London · 1 August 2023, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arbees319

Honestly I’d rather have the yacht master. I traded my yachtmaster for a Daytona (meteorite even) and I miss the ym and sorta regret the trade.
I’ll prob get a 42 ym this time around but the 40 is really great..
I’m really not a Daytona guy. This is my first. It’s awesome and special but the yachtmasyer was just a great daily, loved that matte black bezel and the whole design just worked for me.

Word of advice. Never ever sell that Daytona. It's a special piece.

Sitil · 1 August 2023, 06:05 PM

It is a matter of preference and mine is the Daytona.

HL65 · 1 August 2023, 06:25 PM

Daytona over YM for me.

Eric-London · 1 August 2023, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Daytona over YM for me.

Ditto.
All day every day.

Although I do like the new release titanium piece as that one has an industrial charm to it IMHO.

d7s · 1 August 2023, 06:59 PM

So glad this thread exists !

I had to give up my full YG gold Daytona PN dial a couple weeks ago and went with a YM rose gold on OF.
It’s absolutely fantastic but here’s the funny thing.

I don’t miss looking at the Daytona on my wrist one bit, I find this watch way more useful cause of the date function and honestly is classier looking than a Daytona imo, however I do miss the IDEA of having a Daytona, and I’m not ashamed to admit , it’s literally cause of fomo.

I now have a watch that goes under list but that I like better than the Daytona, but I hate the fact that my watch is not a hype model and might not trade over list in the future.

Not gonna lie, but this makes me feel pretty stupid as ‘buying what you’ like should be the only reason you get a watch, but when a daytona is in the mix other factors come to play so it’s tricky.

Whenever I have these thoughts tho, I look at that YM and damn is that beautiful!
Would I go back to a daytona? maybe, but only if it’s a steel panda ceramic

bullies · 1 August 2023, 08:44 PM

I have the RGYM40 and it’s awesome.

I’ve never been a Daytona fan and I like having a date and timing bezel.
Easy choice for me

rmlovett1 · 1 August 2023, 08:53 PM

Really like them both. Given your collection, I’d personally go Daytona , then a WG yachtmaster down the road.

BraveBold · 1 August 2023, 09:04 PM

Daytona and it isn’t even close.

ap1 · 1 August 2023, 09:14 PM

Daytona but I like both

dannyp · 1 August 2023, 09:52 PM

YM40 in RG is, IMO, the best looking RG watch in the entire lineup, the best looking OF watch in the lineup, and the only watch I think looks better in RG than YG, WG, or steel.

The matte black dial, bezel, and band combination works exceptionally well, and leaves just the right amount of gold visible to be subtle yet sophisticated. To me, this is the ultimate "blackout" PM watch. It just isn't something you can get with the Daytona (or SkyD) on OF.

With the Daytona, the color/texture combinations just don't work as well and I'm not a huge fan of the faux end links. I much preferred when the bracelet alternative on the Daytona was leather.

1William · 1 August 2023, 10:07 PM

The Daytona on a bracelet for me.

thenewrick · 1 August 2023, 10:09 PM

Get both. Why not. Buy buy buy!

1 August 2023, 11:33 AM	#1
WatchEnthusiast7369 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: CA Posts: 247	Rose Gold Yacht Master VS Rose Gold Daytona Hello Crew, As the title says, I’m debating my third Rolex for the end of the year. I like the overall look of the Yacht Master, but I feel with my Skydweller and GMTII, a Daytona would be the natural progression / continue creating variety. Just wanted to see what you would pick and why. I’m sure the Daytona will get most of the love! Watches I am considering Daytona Reference: 126515LN Yacht Master: 126655 Watches I have Skydweller Steel Blue Dial GMTII Pepsi on Jubilee

1 August 2023, 12:48 PM	#8
TimingsEverything "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Daytona Posts: 179	I’d prefer the Daytona, but I’ll bet a YM is a lot easier to obtain. __________________ "Every Rolex is made for greatness. The GMT-Master, introduced in 1955, was developed in collaboration with Pan Am to meet the needs of their international pilots. The GMT-Master II has proven to be even more invaluable as it features a rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel that allows those who travel the world to read three different time zones." Rolex.com

1 August 2023, 03:15 PM	#15
JSCP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: RolexPatekCartier Posts: 2,396	Daytona, much much better in RG than SS. __________________ PP5167r; PP5153r; PPNautilus 7118r; PP3733-YG; DD40 RG/Sundust; DD40YG/White/Roman;DD40 WG/Olive;Daytona RG;Sub Black YG; Daytona Panda; Celebration 41; GMT-II’s: Left VTNR; GRNR; Batman; SkyDweller SSJubilee/Black; SUB no-date; Oysterquartz SS; DJ SS 36mm’87; Cartier-Roadster YG;Santos YG; Panther YG; Tank’73 YG, Tank Must ‘23;BulgariBB38mm/YG

1 August 2023, 06:25 PM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,987	Daytona over YM for me. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 August 2023, 08:44 PM	#24
bullies "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 1,441	I have the RGYM40 and it’s awesome. I’ve never been a Daytona fan and I like having a date and timing bezel. Easy choice for me __________________ ♛16610 ♛116655 ♛116619 AP 15400 ♛228238

1 August 2023, 12:12 PM	#2
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,348	Honestly I’d rather have the yacht master. I traded my yachtmaster for a Daytona (meteorite even) and I miss the ym and sorta regret the trade. I’ll prob get a 42 ym this time around but the 40 is really great.. I’m really not a Daytona guy. This is my first. It’s awesome and special but the yachtmasyer was just a great daily, loved that matte black bezel and the whole design just worked for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 August 2023, 12:24 PM	#3
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Daytona

1 August 2023, 12:26 PM	#4
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 637	Buy the one you like more, just make sure it's the Daytona. :)

1 August 2023, 12:33 PM	#5
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,399	Daytona, and it’s not even close for me.

1 August 2023, 12:37 PM	#6
Tqmb79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 655	Both amazing. Can’t go wrong with either

1 August 2023, 12:45 PM	#7
wesdaniel 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,340	I'm going to be in the minority here, but, I definitely prefer the YM to the Daytona. I'm just not a chrono fan.

1 August 2023, 01:49 PM	#9
KatGirl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,136	Yachtmaster! For me, a Rolex should be classy, and it’s why I chose the silver dial OP with the gold indices and hands. Pure class. That’s the same vibe the rose gold Yachtmaster gives off. The Daytona is just a fancy chronograph., and not as cool as a Speedy Pro. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

1 August 2023, 02:43 PM	#14
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	Daytona all day! Much more special and unique vs a YM

1 August 2023, 05:10 PM	#16
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	The YM on rubber. The Daytona only on bracelet.

1 August 2023, 05:43 PM	#17
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,370	Go the YM because it's the lesser of the two. You'll eventually sell it and buy the Daytona, so you'll have had the experience of both watches. If you buy the Daytona, you'll never buy the YM.

1 August 2023, 05:54 PM	#18
Ten Ten & 32 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: England Posts: 359	No right or wrong answer Both enjoyed equally. Some might say 2 RG Oysterflex pieces in one collection is a duplication & unnecessary Personally, I like RG & Oysterflex so don’t care lol! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 August 2023, 06:05 PM	#20
Sitil Banned Join Date: May 2023 Real Name: Mark Location: USA Posts: 90	It is a matter of preference and mine is the Daytona.

1 August 2023, 06:59 PM	#23
d7s "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: David Location: GMT+1 & LA Watch: Daytona 116519LN Posts: 120	So glad this thread exists ! I had to give up my full YG gold Daytona PN dial a couple weeks ago and went with a YM rose gold on OF. It’s absolutely fantastic but here’s the funny thing. I don’t miss looking at the Daytona on my wrist one bit, I find this watch way more useful cause of the date function and honestly is classier looking than a Daytona imo, however I do miss the IDEA of having a Daytona, and I’m not ashamed to admit , it’s literally cause of fomo. I now have a watch that goes under list but that I like better than the Daytona, but I hate the fact that my watch is not a hype model and might not trade over list in the future. Not gonna lie, but this makes me feel pretty stupid as ‘buying what you’ like should be the only reason you get a watch, but when a daytona is in the mix other factors come to play so it’s tricky. Whenever I have these thoughts tho, I look at that YM and damn is that beautiful! Would I go back to a daytona? maybe, but only if it’s a steel panda ceramic

1 August 2023, 08:53 PM	#25
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,453	Really like them both. Given your collection, I’d personally go Daytona , then a WG yachtmaster down the road.

1 August 2023, 09:04 PM	#26
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 1,283	Daytona and it isn’t even close.

1 August 2023, 09:14 PM	#27
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,509	Daytona but I like both

1 August 2023, 09:52 PM	#28
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	YM40 in RG is, IMO, the best looking RG watch in the entire lineup, the best looking OF watch in the lineup, and the only watch I think looks better in RG than YG, WG, or steel. The matte black dial, bezel, and band combination works exceptionally well, and leaves just the right amount of gold visible to be subtle yet sophisticated. To me, this is the ultimate "blackout" PM watch. It just isn't something you can get with the Daytona (or SkyD) on OF. With the Daytona, the color/texture combinations just don't work as well and I'm not a huge fan of the faux end links. I much preferred when the bracelet alternative on the Daytona was leather.

1 August 2023, 10:07 PM	#29
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,587	The Daytona on a bracelet for me.

1 August 2023, 10:09 PM	#30
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,810	Get both. Why not. Buy buy buy! __________________ OP41 Silver, BLNR Jubilee, 70th Anniversary Sub, 16753 Clint Eastwood

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