2022 April Daytona ?

[cryptowalkway]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Now I love that white dial. But 42mm?? UGGGHHH

Looks like a poor Photochop, though.

Really? Totally washed out IMO

[Pboned]

Hope they make a 42mm

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Pass719

Heard this from a local dealer

[edisonstar23]

42 would be a mistake


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[subtona]

An update to hands so they are legible and provide contrast from the dial would be a game changer. Anything short of that will be just another illegible Daytona for me.

[Solo118]

I see no reason for a Daytona update/enlargement, nor do I see rolex changing this watch for the foreseeable future.

[Megamoss]

Originally Posted by foo4rolex

I think Rolex will touch Daytona this year since they keep posting Daytona related in Instagram.
Especially the two tone…
We will see…

+1
I'm also thinking same here, especially considering their resent post.

[conradwu]

Originally Posted by inadeje

just a couple of observations that may render this photoshop jpg (cue 5 year old with software) fake news.

1. Rolex hasn’t ever released a new ss daytona without first releasing a pm version.
2. 42 mm would alienate the female following for which this specific watch is very successful.

+1

[mannyv11]

I don't see this happening

[rolexjackson]

Highly doubtful


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[Tqmb79]

42? No way. 41 maybe. The current Daytona is the perfect size IMO

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum

[EEpro]

42 mm circumference would be a tad small.

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Solo118

I see no reason for a Daytona update/enlargement, nor do I see rolex changing this watch for the foreseeable future.

For sure. Probably just dial options only if anything.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Just a couple of observations that may render this photoshop JPG (cue 5 year old with software) fake news.

1. Rolex hasn’t ever released a new SS Daytona without first releasing a PM version.
2. 42 mm would alienate the female following for which this specific watch is very successful.

This.

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

You say this every time the Daytona is mentioned. It will never happen, no need for it. When Rolex borrowed Zenith ebauches for the 16520 they could have kept its rate but instead slowed it down along with other changes. I will apologize profusely if I’m wrong but there is simply no need to.

Yeah that’s what makes this movement have a large reserve. Absolutely backwards move to lose that

[CarlOver]

Well, 42mm in a Daytona II could work. Keeping the current lineup would make sense based on demand.

[Mini2]

Interesting to get rid of the ceramic in steel but not PM pieces till next year.

[CoveWatch]

personally prefer the current over a potential 42mm.. also doubt this is true, but ya never know i guess

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Pass719

Heard this from a local dealer

“SS Daytona (references 116500ln) will be discontinue this April at Watches & Wonder as an first part update of the whole Daytona line.

126500ln featuring a 42mm circumference and different inner chronometer circle design, upgraded easy-link mechanism, MSRP will increase 10-13%.

John Mayer Daytona(reference 116508) and the other gold Daytonas will be update next year at 2023, and three 60th anniversary Daytona models will be release.”

Oh boy!!!

[aczaja10]

Originally Posted by omx5o

Not bad for a first post!

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Just a couple of observations that may render this photoshop JPG (cue 5 year old with software) fake news.

1. Rolex hasn’t ever released a new SS Daytona without first releasing a PM version.
2. 42 mm would alienate the female following for which this specific watch is very successful.

Yes! Especially #1. In fact, not just Daytona; I can't recall any time that the PM version of a watch has lagged behind its steel counterpart when it comes to a case or movement update.

[amanbra]

I'd love for this to be true makes my daytona's super special. But yeah I don't think it's true...

[Big Tex Rolex]

Originally Posted by HMHM

To balance the pushers on the right hand side….

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=553727

I read the link you posted, but no one knew within there …

why do some Daytonas have symmetrical lugs, and some do not ?

As I am new to Daytona, but old to Rolex, I’ve always wondered this.

[russ86]

1st post and 42mm Daytona, ye right lol

[bonovox]

Originally Posted by russ86

1st post and 42mm Daytona, ye right lol

Exactly.

[WilsdorfNDavis]

"My AD said..."

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

I read the link you posted, but no one knew within there …

why do some Daytonas have symmetrical lugs, and some do not ?

As I am new to Daytona, but old to Rolex, I’ve always wondered this.

Personally I’m not too sure as well. But I think other than the stainless and the full YG models, the rest are all symmetrical lugs. My guess is that eventually only the SS Daytona will have asymmetrical lugs as a homage to the original Daytona, while the rest will have symmetrical lugs. So other than aesthetic reasons I don’t see any valid reason to be frank.

[Big Tex Rolex]

It’s obvious (at least to me) that Rolex will one day evolve from an 11 Series Daytona to a 12 Series Daytona, just like they have done with other references (e.g., the Submariner line).

When, what, size, dial, etc., I believe is all speculation at this point … but fun to wonder / talk about.

I have very little expertise in the Daytona line (I am on the waitlist for my first two) … but I own the last 3 series of Submariners, and am well educated in the evolution of that reference.

Using the Submariner changes as a guideline to what may happen with the Daytona, I do not THINK the changes will be as substantial as a change to a 42mm … that seems like a big jump, for a watch size that is presently adored … but only time will tell.

The Sub 11 to the Sub 12 Case size increase was only .5mm, but at a new measured 40.6mm enabling Rolex to call it “41mm”.

The Bracelet increased by 1mm, both at the case, and at the clasp.

The Dial and Bezel colors remained the same … the names of the colors may have changed, but no perceivable difference in appearance.

My THOUGHT is that this pattern, of little change, will follow with the inevitable evolution of the Daytona … we will see.

It is also so presently adored, that I could see no / to very little changes … the 11 Series “Maxi Case”, of the Submariner, was not a fan favorite to the majority, and the changes have been well received, and frankly justified, in the opinion of the majority (= sales).

[Cwillis0001]

Well you never know.