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007_Omega · 21 July 2018, 10:20 AM

Let me put a big * on this before by stating that I'm not against owning this watch one day if it is available at retail and at that moment I really feel like its the watch I really want.

It's got to be the Daytona. Doesn't really have any huge horological history and its biggest claim to fame is being Paul Newman's watch. The watch wasn't even popular back in the day then it became the hot watch to have.

I've said it before and I'll repeat it, it's the watch that a lot of guys get cause the Sub isn't good enough for them. It's still a generic choice BUT it is a lot more expensive and uncommon so it is the Sub on steroids for people who really aren't watch enthusiasts but rather are buying the brand and recognition. Most people on this forum who own one wouldn't fall into the category as we are enthusiasts.

Pentameter · 21 July 2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexinfl

Any model that requires a waiting list means something is now overrated.

But in all seriousness, probably the BLNR/BLRO...they're just bezel colors.

Disagree. The BLRO is the only watch that features a Jubilee with the upgraded clasp. I don't care about the bezel nearly as much as I care about the new bracelet, although I do think they look great together, I'd be just as happy with a Batman w/ Jubilee.

dnpina · 21 July 2018, 10:40 AM

the white ceramic Daytona is by far the most overrated Rolex.....

.....until you get one.

warrior · 21 July 2018, 10:43 AM

Best Post in the entire thread so far and it’s not because I don’t like the Daytona. Operative words here are “ check back with us...in 6 months....” Regardless of what model one likes or dislikes, STAYING POWER is key to the question the OP raised.

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Check back in and give us a status report on the love affair in 6 months. Let's see if you still feel the same way!

GSBC · 21 July 2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Over rated Rolex...lols. I don't believe any Rolex is over rated. Everyone has different needs, tastes and budgets.
If any Rolex is over rated than they can all be over rated. To me a seriously over rated watch is the 5711, a ss steel watch you can't even hack and no special features other than one super power...it's name PP. But that's neither here nor there.

One of few posts that makes sense.

The most “overrated” Rolex by vote, just so happens to be the most sought after piece...hmmm...

Frank McKay · 21 July 2018, 10:51 AM

I can only chuckle when reading comments on the Daytona being overrated ��
If that watch is overrated than every other watch is as well.

warrior · 21 July 2018, 10:53 AM

Not if you’re me and use my criteria through my eyes.

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

I can only chuckle when reading comments on the Daytona being overrated ��
If that watch is overrated than every other watch is as well.

richard371 · 21 July 2018, 11:04 AM

Agreed. Wow just looked up the 5711 and they are going for upwards of 60k. I’d take a platona for that price any day. I think the 41mm datejust with blue face is even nicer.

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Over rated Rolex...lols. I don't believe any Rolex is over rated. Everyone has different needs, tastes and budgets.
If any Rolex is over rated than they can all be over rated. To me a seriously over rated watch is the 5711, a ss steel watch you can't even hack and no special features other than one super power...it's name PP. But that's neither here nor there.

superdog · 21 July 2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

I can only chuckle when reading comments on the Daytona being overrated ��
If that watch is overrated than every other watch is as well.

Please explain. I’d love to understand.

fishingbear · 21 July 2018, 11:10 AM

I don’t believe any Rolex is “overrated” but of the current references, I would say that the 116610LV is somewhat overhyped. The watch is extremely photogenic but when you see it on the wrist in the flesh opinions change. I do love the dial but that green bezel just doesn’t click with me in person.
For years I’ve noticed it being one of the most flipped references and you could get them at a discount until the last couple years where it has been hyped on rumor of discontinuing it which hasn’t happened.....

Frank McKay · 21 July 2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmac478

I agree with many here, the Daytona, to me, is over-hyped and over-rated. Super busy dial, no date and a Chrono that rarely gets used. I had one and flipped it a month after the purchase. Couldn't read the dial half the time.
The BLNR is my 2nd choice just because I hate the color combo. That matte sky blue just doesn't work for me.
Most underated would have to be the green Milgauss. I finally saw one live recently and loved everything about it. The size is just right for a larger wrist like mine but not too large. The colors just work and you could wear it anywhere. That watch is just beautiful!

You think a Milgauss is a better looking watch than the 116500?

Tmac478 · 21 July 2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

You think a Milgauss is a better looking watch than the 116500?

That's what I said. Why do you ask? The OP is asking for opinions, I gave mine. I owned a Daytona and hated it. If you love it, great. I'm not going to question your taste.

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zengineer · 21 July 2018, 12:56 PM

I think people get all tangled up in the difference between liking something and rating it rationally. The DaytonaC probably comes up so often because it is to many people a rather awkward upgrade to a watch that only appealed to a minority of buyers (I like the old ...520 version very much). I find the new bezel heavy looking and out of place on a relatively sleek chrono. It looks like a dive watch to me.

So, some like it, some don't... that's pretty normal. The overrated part comes up because it is talked about as if it is the ultimate life changing watch by some and has people paying crazy premiums over what are already healthy list prices.

Nobody is saying it's a bad watch, some just feel it is rated higher by some than any logic can justify. Overrated is simply saying that people rank it higher than seems reasonable.

shaunylw · 21 July 2018, 01:22 PM

Sure are a lot of Daytona comments. For me it’s a little different. Love the Daytona, hate PCL’s. All of them. On any watch i hate them. So for me it’s PCLs way over rated.

Most over rated watch: if i had to chose its BLNR
Underrated: the explorer

DCheeta · 21 July 2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmac478

...The BLNR is my 2nd choice just because I hate the color combo. That matte sky blue just doesn't work for me...

Have you ever seen one in person? It's not sky blue and it's not matte.

I'm not saying its not overrated, I agree that it is. I have one and I love it, but honestly it's not superior in any way to the LN, and yet it sells for thousands more. To me, that is the definition of overrated.

I bought mine years ago at retail when they were fairly easy to get. I wouldn't pay today's prices for one. Were I in the market for a GMT today I'd go for the LN.

But damn...I do love it!

rockdrock · 21 July 2018, 01:32 PM

Daytona but I also own one and love it. A watch can be overhyped and be loved at the same time.

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Ballzzz · 21 July 2018, 01:33 PM

Submariner date, I don’t get it. Imho whynot a Black gmt and have dual functionality. I guess a no date sub is ok. I know everyone will go nuts but the OP asked a question and that’s my opinion. I may own one at some point but I have never been attracted to it nor had any desire to purchase one. I hate the fact that everywhere you go everyone has one as well.

rexG · 21 July 2018, 01:39 PM

They're all overrated.....get a Casio.

TRM · 21 July 2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Flier

Almost as bad as your thread most sold Rolex
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=613756

No stupider than anything else ever seen on here. The keyword there is ALMOST.

MyLord · 21 July 2018, 02:02 PM

Overrated is ss black sub.

ReMember · 21 July 2018, 02:19 PM

Maybe overrated to some means they cannot get it, don’t want to pay the asking price, or cannot afford it.

Flier · 21 July 2018, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Interesting. I’d never ever think this. Don’t understand how anyone could.

Me neither

Flier · 21 July 2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rockdrock

Daytona but I also own one and love it. A watch can be overhyped and be loved at the same time.

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Most spot on answer
We dont hate the Daytona

Flier · 21 July 2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TRM

No stupider than anything else ever seen on here. The keyword there is ALMOST.

Tststststs capitals and calling threads/people stupid
You can easily stop reading the comments if this thread its bothering you so much
Almost 5000 views in 12 hours and you are the one complaining
Ok another guy made a comment....

hambone1983 · 21 July 2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

You think a Milgauss is a better looking watch than the 116500?

yes

Frank McKay · 21 July 2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 007_Omega

Let me put a big * on this before by stating that I'm not against owning this watch one day if it is available at retail and at that moment I really feel like its the watch I really want.

It's got to be the Daytona. Doesn't really have any huge horological history and its biggest claim to fame is being Paul Newman's watch. The watch wasn't even popular back in the day then it became the hot watch to have.

I've said it before and I'll repeat it, it's the watch that a lot of guys get cause the Sub isn't good enough for them. It's still a generic choice BUT it is a lot more expensive and uncommon so it is the Sub on steroids for people who really aren't watch enthusiasts but rather are buying the brand and recognition. Most people on this forum who own one wouldn't fall into the category as we are enthusiasts.

Says the guy wearing an Omega with the Omega board name . Biased much?

Frank McKay · 21 July 2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmac478

That's what I said. Why do you ask? The OP is asking for opinions, I gave mine. I owned a Daytona and hated it. If you love it, great. I'm not going to question your taste.

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If some one were to offer you a BNIB white or black dial DaytonaC for a Milgauss, you would make that exchange in a heartbeat. Post some pictures of the Daytona you owned and hated. Bean shooter

hambone1983 · 21 July 2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

If some one were to offer you a BNIB white or black dial DaytonaC for a Milgauss, you would make that exchange in a heartbeat. Post some pictures of the Daytona you owned and hated. Bean shooter

Of course, anyone would. I would accept that exchange, flip back into my Milgauss and pocket the $4K difference for walking around money

NLYogi · 21 July 2018, 04:08 PM

Anything Daytona. Just not as cool as the Speedmaster.

Frank McKay · 21 July 2018, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmac478

That's what I said. Why do you ask? The OP is asking for opinions, I gave mine. I owned a Daytona and hated it. If you love it, great. I'm not going to question your taste.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hambone1983

Of course, anyone would. I would accept that exchange, flip back into my Milgauss and pocket the $4K difference for walking around money

4k difference? Lol try 9-10k difference. All things being equal. There’s no comparison between the two watches.

21 July 2018, 01:33 PM	#137
Ballzzz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,476	Submariner date, I don’t get it. Imho whynot a Black gmt and have dual functionality. I guess a no date sub is ok. I know everyone will go nuts but the OP asked a question and that’s my opinion. I may own one at some point but I have never been attracted to it nor had any desire to purchase one. I hate the fact that everywhere you go everyone has one as well. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

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NLYogi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 761	Anything Daytona. Just not as cool as the Speedmaster. __________________ ♛ Explorer 214270 ♛ Next: Day-Date 36 mm 1 Watch guy

21 July 2018, 10:20 AM	#121
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 897	Let me put a big * on this before by stating that I'm not against owning this watch one day if it is available at retail and at that moment I really feel like its the watch I really want. It's got to be the Daytona. Doesn't really have any huge horological history and its biggest claim to fame is being Paul Newman's watch. The watch wasn't even popular back in the day then it became the hot watch to have. I've said it before and I'll repeat it, it's the watch that a lot of guys get cause the Sub isn't good enough for them. It's still a generic choice BUT it is a lot more expensive and uncommon so it is the Sub on steroids for people who really aren't watch enthusiasts but rather are buying the brand and recognition. Most people on this forum who own one wouldn't fall into the category as we are enthusiasts.

21 July 2018, 10:40 AM	#123
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	the white ceramic Daytona is by far the most overrated Rolex..... .....until you get one.

21 July 2018, 10:51 AM	#126
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	I can only chuckle when reading comments on the Daytona being overrated �� If that watch is overrated than every other watch is as well.

21 July 2018, 11:10 AM	#130
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,389	I don’t believe any Rolex is “overrated” but of the current references, I would say that the 116610LV is somewhat overhyped. The watch is extremely photogenic but when you see it on the wrist in the flesh opinions change. I do love the dial but that green bezel just doesn’t click with me in person. For years I’ve noticed it being one of the most flipped references and you could get them at a discount until the last couple years where it has been hyped on rumor of discontinuing it which hasn’t happened.....

21 July 2018, 12:56 PM	#133
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,563	I think people get all tangled up in the difference between liking something and rating it rationally. The DaytonaC probably comes up so often because it is to many people a rather awkward upgrade to a watch that only appealed to a minority of buyers (I like the old ...520 version very much). I find the new bezel heavy looking and out of place on a relatively sleek chrono. It looks like a dive watch to me. So, some like it, some don't... that's pretty normal. The overrated part comes up because it is talked about as if it is the ultimate life changing watch by some and has people paying crazy premiums over what are already healthy list prices. Nobody is saying it's a bad watch, some just feel it is rated higher by some than any logic can justify. Overrated is simply saying that people rank it higher than seems reasonable.

21 July 2018, 01:22 PM	#134
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,504	Sure are a lot of Daytona comments. For me it’s a little different. Love the Daytona, hate PCL’s. All of them. On any watch i hate them. So for me it’s PCLs way over rated. Most over rated watch: if i had to chose its BLNR Underrated: the explorer

21 July 2018, 01:32 PM	#136
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Daytona but I also own one and love it. A watch can be overhyped and be loved at the same time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21 July 2018, 02:02 PM	#140
MyLord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Earth Posts: 55	Overrated is ss black sub.

21 July 2018, 02:19 PM	#141
ReMember "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sin City Posts: 388	Maybe overrated to some means they cannot get it, don’t want to pay the asking price, or cannot afford it.

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