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joejoe1225 · 19 August 2014, 10:49 AM

Rick, many threads on the subject of several SS watches vs a precious metal.

And views and reasons for both, but you put that WG sub on you won't want anything else!! I got the diamond face cause the wife likes wearing it also

And Porsche guy would be an understatement!!

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That is one HOT car!!!

joejoe1225 · 19 August 2014, 10:52 AM

It makes me want to take my Z06 to the junk yard!!!

Chute · 19 August 2014, 11:00 AM

It's really not that much smaller than a DJII

Welshwatchman · 19 August 2014, 11:06 AM

I'm 6 foot 2 and 185lbs and run the gamut from a 34mm VC up to 42mm in my 7 3/4 wrist.

My "girly" Daytona fits me just perfect, though I did feel my old Pam 232 was a little too clock-on-wrist for my particular liking.

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Racerdj · 19 August 2014, 11:07 AM

My Daytona looks fine on my 7.25" wrist.

submariner66 · 19 August 2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

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.

You have eight writs?

Welshwatchman · 19 August 2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by submariner66

You have eight writs?

.... and a ban button for smart arses.

CCI24 · 19 August 2014, 11:51 AM

I'm 6'3" 230 with 7.5" wrist I tried on a SS Daytona a while back at my AD and it looked appropriate on me and I would buy it just in rose gold i would say it wears flatter than the other rolex sport models but not small.

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tkerrmd · 19 August 2014, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joejoe1225

It makes me want to take my Z06 to the junk yard!!!

Thank you! And I love the Z06's!!! It's a great car, I race against them a lot, I really think you get much more bang for the buck!

texex91 · 19 August 2014, 11:56 AM

Quote:

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.....

44mm AP should solve that problem

tkerrmd · 19 August 2014, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I'm 6 foot 2 and 185lbs and run the gamut from a 34mm VC up to 42mm in my 7 3/4 wrist.

My "girly" Daytona fits me just perfect, though I did feel my old Pam 232 was a little too clock-on-wrist for my particular liking.

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Beautiful watch! Looks perfect

tkerrmd · 19 August 2014, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chute

It's really not that much smaller than a DJII

Agree, really when you look at it with the 44mm YMII or 40mm sub, really looks just fine

Royalex · 19 August 2014, 12:05 PM

Try something like yachtmaster2

GsurgBM · 19 August 2014, 12:29 PM

Not too small

RHIII · 19 August 2014, 01:23 PM

I love theses posts... Lol. Of all my watches my Daytona gets the most compliments...ESPECIALLY from those who know what it is...you don't see many around here. Oh, and fits me perfectly. I wore a 48mm Corum Deep Hull for a while...a little bulky... But ok every once in a while. I wear a 116520 everyday

ronburgundy · 19 August 2014, 01:34 PM

I think it's due to the smaller bezel than the sub/gmt. It appeared smaller on my wrist than my BLNR to me, although they are the same size.

Nidal · 19 August 2014, 01:58 PM

its visual illusion, if the bezel was black per sa, it would look larger. Not to mention that a relatively busy dial can give that illusion. Its a very timeless classic. If you have a large wrist, go for al the new large omegas, Breitlings and Tags out there. They will be worth a grand or two in 10 years vs the daytona IMO!

h999r · 19 August 2014, 04:30 PM

Easy. Forget about daytona. It's not for you. It's too small for a big wrist.

submariner66 · 20 August 2014, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

.... and a ban button for smart arses.

I know Peters been a diver for years but I didn't think he turned into an octopus! Although that might be a WIS ultimate dream to wear 8 watches at once!! Lol!

TSts · 20 August 2014, 07:42 AM

I sold my Daytona because, to me, the case is too small. 40mm dial is fine but the slender case didn't work for me.

submariner123 · 20 August 2014, 09:49 AM

It certainly felt light/small compared to my Submariner. But on the wrist it looked fine.

AS1 · 20 August 2014, 10:17 AM

I also thought mine looked small the first time I put it on, but that was a reflection on the fact that I was wearing a watch that was frankly too big beforehand. Right now I am convinced 40mm is absolutely perfect, for me at least.

pain888 · 20 August 2014, 10:19 AM

not a girly watch!

floater156 · 20 August 2014, 10:32 AM

Its dial is smaller so it wears smaller than other 40 MMS like a sub. It's too small for me too. 6'6"

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porschejeff · 20 August 2014, 11:33 AM

Mine only looks small on my wrist after I have been wearing my 45mm Panerai for a while. Once that Daytona is back on my wrist, it sure looks and feels good though.

tkerrmd · 20 August 2014, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porschejeff

Mine only looks small on my wrist after I have been wearing my 45mm Panerai for a while. Once that Daytona is back on my wrist, it sure looks and feels good though.

This experience really says alot

DCheeta · 20 August 2014, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

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.

My only chrono is a Speedy, too. I guess you just gotta have one whether you're a chrono guy or not.

Some day I will probably have a WG Daytona in my collection, though. They're soooo sweet!

timenut · 20 August 2014, 03:38 PM

Same here. I like the Daytona but somehow it feels a tad small for my 7.5" wrist. If you are considering a chronograph, perhaps consider a Moonwatch or an El Primero.

asmfa5 · 20 August 2014, 04:04 PM

Daytonas look great when the bracelet wraps around your wrist. That's why I think the president bracelets on DD/DD II look great especially when they wrap around the wrist, not hang straight down from the lugs because of skinny wrists.

There's nothing "Lady" about the Daytona. True, women are wearing Daytonas but the "new" look of a lady falls into these categories:

1. they usually where it with so much slack it looks like they're borrowing someone else's watch (the man) or

2. there's so much lug overhang the bracelet pulls IN making the watch case look like a parachute canopy

3. Combination of above, when there's so much slack and ridiculous lug overhang a la Michael Kors watches I've seen worn by many women.

The Daytona is one watch that doesn't need to max out on your wrist to look great. The PCLs make it look great wrapped around one's wrist.

clu · 20 August 2014, 07:17 PM

It does look smaller comparing to sub, although the size is supposed to be the same. This make it even more a day to day office watch IMHO.

19 August 2014, 10:49 AM	#61
joejoe1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 1,928	Rick, many threads on the subject of several SS watches vs a precious metal. And views and reasons for both, but you put that WG sub on you won't want anything else!! I got the diamond face cause the wife likes wearing it also And Porsche guy would be an understatement!! [/QUOTE] That is one HOT car!!! __________________

19 August 2014, 10:52 AM	#62
joejoe1225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 1,928	It makes me want to take my Z06 to the junk yard!!! __________________

19 August 2014, 11:06 AM	#64
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I'm 6 foot 2 and 185lbs and run the gamut from a 34mm VC up to 42mm in my 7 3/4 wrist. My "girly" Daytona fits me just perfect, though I did feel my old Pam 232 was a little too clock-on-wrist for my particular liking. aug09-daytona.jpg __________________ ..33

19 August 2014, 11:07 AM	#65
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	My Daytona looks fine on my 7.25" wrist. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

20 August 2014, 07:42 AM	#80
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	I sold my Daytona because, to me, the case is too small. 40mm dial is fine but the slender case didn't work for me. __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

19 August 2014, 11:51 AM	#68
CCI24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: colin Location: Maryland Watch: 14060m Posts: 287	I'm 6'3" 230 with 7.5" wrist I tried on a SS Daytona a while back at my AD and it looked appropriate on me and I would buy it just in rose gold i would say it wears flatter than the other rolex sport models but not small. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 August 2014, 12:05 PM	#73
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	Try something like yachtmaster2

19 August 2014, 01:23 PM	#75
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I love theses posts... Lol. Of all my watches my Daytona gets the most compliments...ESPECIALLY from those who know what it is...you don't see many around here. Oh, and fits me perfectly. I wore a 48mm Corum Deep Hull for a while...a little bulky... But ok every once in a while. I wear a 116520 everyday

19 August 2014, 01:34 PM	#76
ronburgundy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Texas Watch: BLNR Posts: 364	I think it's due to the smaller bezel than the sub/gmt. It appeared smaller on my wrist than my BLNR to me, although they are the same size.

19 August 2014, 01:58 PM	#77
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	its visual illusion, if the bezel was black per sa, it would look larger. Not to mention that a relatively busy dial can give that illusion. Its a very timeless classic. If you have a large wrist, go for al the new large omegas, Breitlings and Tags out there. They will be worth a grand or two in 10 years vs the daytona IMO!

19 August 2014, 04:30 PM	#78
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Easy. Forget about daytona. It's not for you. It's too small for a big wrist.

20 August 2014, 09:49 AM	#81
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	It certainly felt light/small compared to my Submariner. But on the wrist it looked fine.

20 August 2014, 10:17 AM	#82
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	I also thought mine looked small the first time I put it on, but that was a reflection on the fact that I was wearing a watch that was frankly too big beforehand. Right now I am convinced 40mm is absolutely perfect, for me at least.

20 August 2014, 10:19 AM	#83
pain888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Rolex Land Posts: 576	not a girly watch! __________________ M116519 WG, M16622, 116610LN, 218235(Olive), 116710(Batman), 126710(Pepsi), 116500(Black) AP ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE CHRONOGRAPH SEIKO SRP773 "LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST"

20 August 2014, 10:32 AM	#84
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Its dial is smaller so it wears smaller than other 40 MMS like a sub. It's too small for me too. 6'6" Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk __________________ Lead by example through production.

20 August 2014, 11:33 AM	#85
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,456	Mine only looks small on my wrist after I have been wearing my 45mm Panerai for a while. Once that Daytona is back on my wrist, it sure looks and feels good though.

20 August 2014, 03:38 PM	#88
timenut "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 55	Same here. I like the Daytona but somehow it feels a tad small for my 7.5" wrist. If you are considering a chronograph, perhaps consider a Moonwatch or an El Primero.

20 August 2014, 04:04 PM	#89
asmfa5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Here Watch: 116610LN Posts: 137	Daytonas look great when the bracelet wraps around your wrist. That's why I think the president bracelets on DD/DD II look great especially when they wrap around the wrist, not hang straight down from the lugs because of skinny wrists. There's nothing "Lady" about the Daytona. True, women are wearing Daytonas but the "new" look of a lady falls into these categories: 1. they usually where it with so much slack it looks like they're borrowing someone else's watch (the man) or 2. there's so much lug overhang the bracelet pulls IN making the watch case look like a parachute canopy 3. Combination of above, when there's so much slack and ridiculous lug overhang a la Michael Kors watches I've seen worn by many women. The Daytona is one watch that doesn't need to max out on your wrist to look great. The PCLs make it look great wrapped around one's wrist.

20 August 2014, 07:17 PM	#90
clu "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: London Posts: 171	It does look smaller comparing to sub, although the size is supposed to be the same. This make it even more a day to day office watch IMHO.

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