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21 November 2020, 10:33 PM | #1 |
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The DAYTONA - divides opinions above all others
Let me start by saying I tried to get my first Daytona in 2002. I was on holiday in Las Vegas and walked past the Tourneau shop in Caesars and they had a picture in the window. The SA practically laughed at me when I walked in and tried to buy one. I knew nothing about Rolex or the Daytona back then.
Fast forward to 2013 and I finally get the 116520 from an AD. Fast forward more to 2016 and I get the 116500. To me it’s always been my grail, still is I guess. People though seem very divided. You either love it or hate it. Busy dial, wears small, old fashioned etc etc. About half of my friends like it, the other half don’t. It’s similar with watch forums as well from what I can see. I’ve some great watches and it would be the last to leave. In an ideal world I’d pick 42mm and a cheeky blue dial if I could have one specially made. What say you? |
21 November 2020, 10:36 PM | #2 |
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That collection is damn near perfect. The white dial Daytona is definitely a love/hate I think. I’m on the waitlist for both and originally really wanted the white dial. As time goes on, I find myself favoring the black dial for some reason. I'll buy either if I ever get the call!
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21 November 2020, 10:40 PM | #3 |
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I went down the vintage route and this is the birth year grail Daytona for me. 1969 6239:
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21 November 2020, 10:41 PM | #4 |
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Just missing a PP Nautilus and it would become the most unimaginitive pimp’s watch collection ever.
Just kidding, great pieces. Personally I don’t fancy a Daytona, but the silver dial variant with Oysterflex is grail territory IMO.
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21 November 2020, 10:48 PM | #5 |
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The problem with the SS Daytona is how small it wears. The 116519 is more stunning than the plain 116500 and is 1mm bigger which is a huge plus
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21 November 2020, 10:49 PM | #6 |
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I neither love nor hate the Daytona. Its fine I guess. Its sad to read how people let the ADs treat them for a watch though.
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21 November 2020, 11:04 PM | #7 |
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Love the Daytona!
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21 November 2020, 11:12 PM | #8 |
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Wow great collection!
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21 November 2020, 11:14 PM | #9 |
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I can get along without one, but I choose not to
There’s two I REALLY love....the platinum and vintage big red. |
21 November 2020, 11:16 PM | #10 |
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21 November 2020, 11:18 PM | #11 |
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I don’t fancy a Daytona yet my grail is a Daytona. Got it
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21 November 2020, 11:28 PM | #12 |
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My watch collection, almost complete, consists of 126610LN, 116509, a soon to come 326235, a stainless and gold Brietling Chronomat 44 (black dial) and a Bell & Ross 03-92. In my opinion, all requisite bases are covered; that said, my favorite is the Daytona 116509 white gold, blue dial. For people that "know watches", well...they know...
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21 November 2020, 11:31 PM | #13 |
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I’ve never understood the controversy. It’s always been the coolest Rolex ever and I always wanted one. Besides these, I am inline for a 116508 JM.
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21 November 2020, 11:38 PM | #14 |
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Thankfully, the Daytona is the only model Rolex hasn’t distorted (yet) with oversized lugs, maxi dials, and overall strange proportions. If they ever maxi dial the Daytona expect the value of the current production models to really skyrocket. I enjoy the classic sporty elegance of the Daytona. It’s the most unique piece in the Rolex line-up with the most complex movement.
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21 November 2020, 11:40 PM | #15 |
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It’s an iconic watch with many different styles and colors to satisfy the most cynical of the bunch
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21 November 2020, 11:47 PM | #16 |
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I don’t know. Seems like the Daytona—especially the white dial—gets a lot more love than hate.
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21 November 2020, 11:53 PM | #17 |
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I don't see too many folks hating on the Daytona. I love the model. My only gripe is I feel it's too small. No hate though, just wish they made a larger version. If they made a true 42 mm Daytona I'd line up to get one for sure. Beautiful watch.
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21 November 2020, 11:56 PM | #18 |
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Wow! Great SS collection!
Love the Daytona. All the haters help me on my journey to collect more varieties! It's good to have something for everyone. Daytona for some, something else for others. |
22 November 2020, 12:00 AM | #19 |
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I say Outstandiing. Great collection of Rolex; also love the blue VC.
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22 November 2020, 12:19 AM | #20 |
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Nice collection, time for some PM pieces
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22 November 2020, 12:34 AM | #21 |
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I can say that when I first entered Rolex world, Daytona did not interest me. I changed my mind when I discovered this configuration. And I would never thought I would wear a YG watch. I really like contrasts and texture on this model. I like the size, the curves and the feel on my wrist.
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22 November 2020, 12:44 AM | #22 |
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Interestingly there are many that don't care for Daytona's. Size, dial, legibility, etc.. I get that, it's not for everyone. However if you like chronos and sports watches, Rolex Daytona is IMO the pinnacle and cornerstone of any collection.
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I think the Daytona is one of the best watches around because of its size. I have small wrist so it sits better on the wrist compared to the maxi case models. Hoping to add an Omega snoopy 50th for the first half of 2021 followed by an OF WG Daytona in the 2nd half of 2021
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22 November 2020, 12:53 AM | #24 |
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That VC is really gorgeous and you can get it. An added bonus.
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Having said that, many love the Daytona, either for it's history, design, or just because it's a hard to get trophy. More power to them. dP
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have owned a daytona and it's still one of my favorite looking rolex's, but the size killed it for me. much much more happy with my true panda speedy at 42mm. |
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22 November 2020, 01:19 AM | #28 |
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You had a lot more success than me. Seeking a Daytona in 1990, I put my name on several lists and a couple of deposits down. Never got the call.
Instead I ended up purchasing a sub at the time. 20 years later, I finally got the Daytona and discovered this forum. I have owned the black and white 116520, and the black 116500. I sold all 3 and decided to find the original that had been so elusive. Over the past few months I searched and just last week finally found the Zenith 16520 i had wanted for so long. It is an excellent and complete example of the last year produced (p serial). This one stays, end of the 30 year waiting list :) Ps what I love best is the size and shape of the case. Pps. You watch collection is fantastic.
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22 November 2020, 01:24 AM | #29 |
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I know right?
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22 November 2020, 01:25 AM | #30 |
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I don't see people hating on the Daytona the way they do, say, the YM II. I think everyone agrees it's an iconic Rolex, but with aspects people have differing views on, particularly the size.
I was never that taken with the SS's, but the 509 steel dial is my daily wearer. |
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