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Old 18 January 2013, 03:52 AM   #1
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Rolex Daytona case size

Does the newer Daytona have the same size case as the older Daytona?
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Old 18 January 2013, 04:02 AM   #2
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Does the newer Daytona have the same size case as the older Daytona?
Same width as the last iteration - 16520, 40mm. Perhaps a tiny bit bulkier over all, a gram or two.

Larger than the previous - 6263/6239/6241 37mm.
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Old 18 January 2013, 07:30 AM   #3
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Same width as the last iteration - 16520, 40mm. Perhaps a tiny bit bulkier over all, a gram or two.

Larger than the previous - 6263/6239/6241 37mm.
Thanks for the info.
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Old 28 February 2013, 08:57 PM   #4
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The funny thing is, IMHO, the actual size is of Daytona is 38-39mm, because winding crown and chrono buttons shouldn't be included. If you pick a Sub for example you can see the difference of the size right away.
The same thing with SDDS. Rolex claims 44mm but it's actually 43mm.
I don't know the reason for that. Maybe the rationale is to follow the recent "case enlargement" tendency but not really doing it.


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Old 28 February 2013, 09:17 PM   #5
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The funny is, IMHO, the actual size is of Daytona is 38-39mm, because winding crown and chrono buttons shouldn't be included. If you pick a Sub for example you can see the difference of the size right away.
The same thing with SDDS. Rolex claims 44mm but it's actually 43mm.
I don't know the reason for that. Maybe the rationale is to follow the recent "case enlargement" tendency but not really doing it.


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Simply this with nowadays trend where bigger and heavier always sound better and larger to some plus the mine is bigger than yours syndrome.
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Old 1 March 2013, 01:25 AM   #6
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The size Rolex advertises is 40mm and does not include crown nor pushers. Before quibbling about your measurements, I'd suggest asking where they measure the cross-section of case diameter - you may see a .45mm difference but not a 2mm difference.

Over time some models have been given "maxi cases" which are beefier in lug thickness, etc.
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Old 1 March 2013, 03:20 AM   #7
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The funny thing is, IMHO, the actual size is of Daytona is 38-39mm, because winding crown and chrono buttons shouldn't be included. If you pick a Sub for example you can see the difference of the size right away.
The same thing with SDDS. Rolex claims 44mm but it's actually 43mm.
I don't know the reason for that. Maybe the rationale is to follow the recent "case enlargement" tendency but not really doing it.


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Old 1 March 2013, 05:13 AM   #8
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Afraid so. That's why a lot of women seem to wear them.
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Old 1 March 2013, 05:45 AM   #9
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same with my suv

My SUV claims to hold 7 passengers,............just not adult passengers.


Whats interesting is Rolex has a HUGE market in Asia and the number 44 is bad luck, so I wonder if they would market the case size as 44mm. Would they as its 43 or 45 when its 44, or just avoid a 44 case size all together.
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Old 1 March 2013, 01:13 PM   #10
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The size Rolex advertises is 40mm and does not include crown nor pushers. Before quibbling about your measurements, I'd suggest asking where they measure the cross-section of case diameter - you may see a .45mm difference but not a 2mm difference.

Over time some models have been given "maxi cases" which are beefier in lug thickness, etc.

Believe me, I have try to discover where they actually measure the case diameter. Apparently Rolex does not communicate via email whatsoever.

A lot of people say that the correct measurement is from 8h to 2h. That's how Patek Philippe does for instance.

And if you measure the case from 8h-2h, you get 40mm in Sub and GMT II and 38.57 in Daytona

And please, here do you measure to see only a .45mm difference?

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Old 1 March 2013, 01:39 PM   #11
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Believe me, I have try to discover where they actually measure the case diameter. Apparently Rolex does not communicate via email whatsoever.

A lot of people say that the correct measurement is from 8h to 2h. That's how Patek Philippe does for instance.

And if you measure the case from 8h-2h, you get 40mm in Sub and GMT II and 38.57 in Daytona

And please, here do you measure to see only a .45mm difference?

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I believe it. My GMT ll looks big vs. Daytona. Daytona looks same as my Speedy Reduced. Bezel and lugs create optical illusion?
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Old 1 March 2013, 01:41 PM   #12
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Daytona has Ben the same size for fifty years! Great watch but smaller in size/bulk than some of the others.
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Old 8 August 2014, 09:11 AM   #13
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Daytona has Ben the same size for fifty years! Great watch but smaller in size/bulk than some of the others.
Is the side of the bezel by the crown bent on the Daytona or are my eyes playing tricks on me?
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Old 8 August 2014, 11:21 AM   #14
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Is the side of the bezel by the crown bent on the Daytona or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

Playing tricks on you! Here she is:

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Old 8 August 2014, 03:01 PM   #15
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you'll be surprised how small it is in person.
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Old 8 August 2014, 10:14 PM   #16
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Maybe some day we will see a 42mm Daytona!!
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Old 8 August 2014, 11:17 PM   #17
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The precious metal cases are slightly beefer then the SS ones.
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Old 9 August 2014, 12:34 AM   #18
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As said many times, SS, TT, YG on bracelet are 38.6mm - RG, WG, Pt, all leather models are 39.66mm .
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Old 9 August 2014, 12:39 AM   #19
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Daytonas feel small on the wrist but they are great
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Old 9 August 2014, 12:41 AM   #20
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You said a mouthful, padi.

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Simply this with nowadays trend where bigger and heavier always sound better and larger to some plus the mine is bigger than yours syndrome.
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As said many times, SS, TT, YG on bracelet are 38.6mm - RG, WG, Pt, all leather models are 39.66mm .
Oh so there is actually a size difference thanks for the heads up, I've only had them side by side and found the area around the pushers and lugs to have a but more meat on them. Everyday on here's a leaning day
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Oh so there is actually a size difference thanks for the heads up, I've only had them side by side and found the area around the pushers and lugs to have a but more meat on them. Everyday on here's a leaning day
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As said many times, SS, TT, YG on bracelet are 38.6mm - RG, WG, Pt, all leather models are 39.66mm .
This is interesting, I learned something new.

I felt the 116509 is bigger than the 116520 is not an illusion
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This is interesting, I learned something new.

I felt the 116509 is bigger than the 116520 is not an illusion
There was a thread back in Sep last year (still more recent than this thread!) on the subject of Daytona case size...

www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=374972
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Believe me, I have try to discover where they actually measure the case diameter. Apparently Rolex does not communicate via email whatsoever.
A lot of people say that the correct measurement is from 8h to 2h. That's how Patek Philippe does for instance.
And if you measure the case from 8h-2h, you get 40mm in Sub and GMT II and 38.57 in Daytona
...Cheers
In reality it isn't "measured", it is engineered/designed. You begin with a circle of a certain diameter on a drawing board - then you design and machine the crown landing and add the pusher/guard bumpouts and add flowing lugs, then final machine and finishe..

When it's done you have an approximation of that original diameter. If it's around 39, you round up to 40 because that has a nice ring to it and fits in with the other boys..
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Can anyone give me the specs on thickness 6263/16520/116520/116500. If I remember I measured a 16523 a long time ago and it was 12.5mm. I did some searches but could not find the data.

Edit: never mind I found it.
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Old 26 May 2016, 11:16 AM   #27
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I'd actually like the Daytona to be a bit smaller. I think it's cool to have a chronograph stuffed into a smaller case. Like some of the top end PP chronographs.
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