Went to buy a Daytona, BUT I ran into a problem....

[Hairdude1]

I have also found that every time I try one at the AD I find it very small.

[HogwldFLTR]

Check out the Omega Speedmaster Mark II.

[wisguy]

It does wear smaller than other 40mm Rolex sport models, most likely because of the bezel. I went through the same thing and didn't buy twice only to buy a couple of years later (of course, after a couple of price increases).

But I like it, fits easily under a shirt cuff and it's light.

But if it feels too small for you, there are other options. Sub, GMT, ExpII, YM and YMII, etc

[DCheeta]

I must be the only guy on this forum who has never had a Daytona on his wrist. I must check this out and see what it feels like on me. I wear a variety of different sized watches, so nothing really feels too small or too big.

[Daytona4130]

I have the same issue. I don't think I could ever buy a Daytona again because of it. I've had the 116520 and the 116515

[toph]

I have has this exact same issue. I sometimes even wear 36mm but the Daytona just looks all wrong on me.. and small,

[GolfPunk]

The SS Daytona is actually around 38.6mm as opposed to 40mm, plus it doesn't have a maxi case as the SubC and GMT C do so yes it looks and is actually smaller, however, I wear mine everyday, and I am 6' 1", 215 lbs and have 8" wrists and I think it is perfect.

I don't miss the date, I am happy with the size and I hope Rolex never increase the size or add a date to this classy, iconic timepiece.

[Old Expat Beast]

40mm is not a small watch, but it's a small space to fit three sub dials. Tudor Heritage Chrono is a better fit at 42mm, IMO. And you get a date.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I must be the only guy on this forum who has never had a Daytona on his wrist. I must check this out and see what it feels like on me. I wear a variety of different sized watches, so nothing really feels too small or too big.

Nor me; frankly I'm not that wild about Chronos. It is a lot of complication which I don't really need although I recently bought an older Speedmaster Mark II for what ever reason I don't have a clue.

[AK797]

SS Daytona is a little on the small and light side for me, so perfect excuse for going gold on one I say!

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by Investr

I went to finally pull the trigger on the SS Daytona with black dial, BUT when I put it on it looked like a lady's watch on my wrist. I don't have a watch over 42, but this looked REALLY small on my wrist. I am a fairly big guy (5'11, 240), but still this is a 40. Have you guys found the Daytona to look small on your wrist as well? The white dial looked even smaller.....

I felt the same way being that I was used to 42mm and 46mm Breitlings. My 116610 Sub even looks large next to it. I got used to it though and it is now one of my favorites.

[Roger1079]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

40mm is not a small watch, but it's a small space to fit three sub dials. Tudor Heritage Chrono is a better fit at 42mm, IMO. And you get a date.

This makes sense as well. With the open space on the Sub and the three sub dials on the Daytona this could definitely give it the illusion of being smaller. The WG models with the black or slate dial seem to appear larger where you do not have the same contrat between the main and sub dials like the SS has.

[Passionata]

40 is actually 39.5.

A stunning piece in any metal

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Investr

I went to finally pull the trigger on the SS Daytona with black dial, BUT when I put it on it looked like a lady's watch on my wrist. I don't have a watch over 42, but this looked REALLY small on my wrist. I am a fairly big guy (5'11, 240), but still this is a 40. Have you guys found the Daytona to look small on your wrist as well? The white dial looked even smaller.....

Afraid this looks small stuff is all in the mind, myself quite a large guy over 6ft with eight half inch wrists yet quite happy to wear some of my vintage at 30mm.

[mikkemus23]

Wait for the SS with ceramic bezel (if it comes...) The ones with ceramic bezel wears bigger imho.

[Suicide King]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Well Rolex should IMHO release a Daytona-Date at 43mm

Tag-Heuer earlier this year announced a great Daytona-Date look-alike in their CH80 model. It was to retail around $6,000.

However recently Tag-Heuer due to industrial logistics announced that the release date has been 'pushed back' on the CH80. There is no due date for release.

The point I am making is that Rolex should have released a Daytona-Date just like this watch, and it would have been an absolute KILLER in terms of popularity in every way you can think.

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God,no..

[psv]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Well Rolex should IMHO release a Daytona-Date at 43mm

Tag-Heuer earlier this year announced a great Daytona-Date look-alike in their CH80 model. It was to retail around $6,000.

However recently Tag-Heuer due to industrial logistics announced that the release date has been 'pushed back' on the CH80. There is no due date for release.

The point I am making is that Rolex should have released a Daytona-Date just like this watch, and it would have been an absolute KILLER in terms of popularity in every way you can think.

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I'm so getting one of these. 41mm case, panda dial and an in-house column wheel chrono with vertical clutch from Heuer for $5,500 before discount? Sign me up.

[landroverking]

Daytona is not for you. Takes a real man to wear a ladies watch.

[up2nogood]

Don't think it's actually too small - it might just not be the model for you. Go the Smurf, already! !!

[jhcam8]

Get a Sub, YM, DJ2, DSSD, ....

[locutus49]

So many watch buyers with gender confusion. The Daytona is one of the manliest watches around, and if you think it is feminine, well, it is not the watch. Try a Panarai 60mm, maybe that will make you feel more manly.

[Clay]

Just call me Sue..

[bighaole]

I'm 6'6" and have an 8 inch wrist. I love my Daytona, with black dial and do not feel it looks too small. While I'll certainly accept the argument that the small subdials can be hard to read with my middle aged eyes, the watch itself does not look too small on the wrist.

But, these are all personal preferences and you should wear what makes you feel good. That's what watches are all about.

[bighaole]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Well Rolex should IMHO release a Daytona-Date at 43mm

Tag-Heuer earlier this year announced a great Daytona-Date look-alike in their CH80 model. It was to retail around $6,000.

However recently Tag-Heuer due to industrial logistics announced that the release date has been 'pushed back' on the CH80. There is no due date for release.

The point I am making is that Rolex should have released a Daytona-Date just like this watch, and it would have been an absolute KILLER in terms of popularity in every way you can think.

I'm sorry, but that Tag doesn't look like a Daytona and if a new Daytona looked like that, I wouldn't want it. The Daytona is what it is. And, while I do miss having the date on it, I've grown used to it. It definitely took time, but I am now used to not instantly looking to my watch for the date (only 1 of my 3 "nice" watches has a date complication).

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by bighaole

I'm 6'6" and have an 8 inch wrist. I love my Daytona, with black dial and do not feel it looks too small. While I'll certainly accept the argument that the small subdials can be hard to read with my middle aged eyes, the watch itself does not look too small on the wrist.

But, these are all personal preferences and you should wear what makes you feel good. That's what watches are all about.

good comment and input

[Steel28]

Originally Posted by locutus49

So many watch buyers with gender confusion. The Daytona is one of the manliest watches around, and if you think it is feminine, well, it is not the watch. Try a Panarai 60mm, maybe that will make you feel more manly.

Well said my friend

[Chrispare]

Just a question of feeling
I have no problem with the size but your feeling is what is important

[A.Sharp]

Originally Posted by Investr

I went to finally pull the trigger on the SS Daytona with black dial, BUT when I put it on it looked like a lady's watch on my wrist. I don't have a watch over 42, but this looked REALLY small on my wrist. I am a fairly big guy (5'11, 240), but still this is a 40. Have you guys found the Daytona to look small on your wrist as well? The white dial looked even smaller.....

NO but dont get it than. GMTIIC while same mm i believe, it wears a lot larger... or maybe go for the big boy, or a ddII or DJII those appear large as well

[FunkyTang]

You should get a Tudor big block for your 240+ sausage fingers...


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[WAK4]

I admit each time I bought one, when I opened the box, I think "damn, that looks small!" Guess I am used to all the close up pictures, etc on the forums.

That said, I've owned 3 over the years and worn them (upper 7's on wrist size) without issue. But for some reason they do seem to be smaller than my other 40mm watches.