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dr35mm · 25 December 2016, 09:01 AM

Hey guys,

Just being curious, is the Daytona the ultimate sports watch? As is top of the line from Rolex?

If you could only have one watch, would it be a Daytona?

Thanks!

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tommy91 · 25 December 2016, 09:03 AM

For some people it is.....for some it isn't.....for me it's not, I prefer divers

kilyung · 25 December 2016, 09:21 AM

Ultimate? Totally in the eyes of the beholder. For me it's the GMT.

gregmoeck · 25 December 2016, 09:22 AM

I don't like them, would rather have diver or milgaus

Robrob777 · 25 December 2016, 09:22 AM

Of course not. It is too small. Omega Speedmaster Professional mayyyyybe

crowncollection · 25 December 2016, 09:27 AM

What makes it top of the line Amongst sports models ?

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kingSubTT · 25 December 2016, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

What makes it top of the line Amongst sports models ?

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Platona?

crowncollection · 25 December 2016, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kingSubTT

Platona?

For some maybe, not the most technical movement like ym2. Daytona is a Nice watch for sure don't get me wrong. Like the gmt myself I think its the perfect daily wear amongst sports models

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doc.kool · 25 December 2016, 09:36 AM

What? Only one watch? Inconceivable!

Well, if it had to be one, I would probably choose one of the Subs

mtgjr · 25 December 2016, 09:37 AM

Not at all. Not to me.

MrGMT · 25 December 2016, 09:44 AM

It's without a doubt Rolex most hyped model and extremely sought after. I personally don't really like chronograph watches.

droptopman · 25 December 2016, 10:01 AM

Funny, Rolex really struggled with Daytona sales until the 16520. They heavily discounted the Daytona four digit models in the 70's and 80's...now they are worth a fortune.

I hardly ever wear my Daytona.

I prefer A Sub or GMT.

RPB · 25 December 2016, 10:09 AM

At the moment, my ultimate is my 2009 GMT IIc. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't just sit and stare at it. More so now for a bit since it is brand new back from a service.
Daytona - I had an itch to scratch, however chose poorly. I had a TT MOP dialled with diamond markers. In pictures it was stunning. On my wrist it was illegible! lol. I need reading glasses and found it very hard to read and I missed a date on my watch.
I liked it, but that was not enough for what it cost me so I got rid.
BUT, I will say this, I think I would love the SS White dialled ceramic Daytona.

AK797 · 25 December 2016, 10:13 AM

I think the Sub, Daytona and GMT are all very popular models here, none is the best, all have their place, it's obviously subjective.

japenney · 25 December 2016, 10:31 AM

Gmt is the ultimate.

gtnator · 25 December 2016, 10:54 AM

The ultimate is the DSSD, of course. Next question?

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Yamazaki · 25 December 2016, 11:17 AM

For me yes. It is my favorite watch in any price point and the only watch I really love from rolex.

Racerdj · 25 December 2016, 11:21 AM

If I could only have one Rolex, it would be the YG Sky-Dweller or YG Subc.

Quailhunter · 25 December 2016, 11:22 AM

For me, it would be my old DayDate. Been with me for a very long time. I like the newer watches in my small collection, but the DD would be the last to go.

Mr Daytona · 25 December 2016, 11:50 AM

Nope.

Speed · 25 December 2016, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr35mm

Hey guys,

Just being curious, is the Daytona the ultimate sports watch? As is top of the line from Rolex?

If you could only have one watch, would it be a Daytona?

Thanks!

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What do you think of it?

Would it be your only watch?

rpjrrpjr · 25 December 2016, 11:58 AM

Nop. for me, it would be the GMT.

Dyim · 25 December 2016, 12:25 PM

Platona will be ultimate in price.

DSSD ultimate in diving depth.

You have to clarify your criteria a bit better.

Old Expat Beast · 25 December 2016, 12:30 PM

I'm trying to think of a sport that requires a GMT function.

Afghanvet · 25 December 2016, 12:31 PM

It's all personal preference. For me? Nope, the ultimate is the diver series... submariner or sea dweller. But to each, their own!

Formulansx · 25 December 2016, 12:33 PM

Which Rolex is generally accepted as the one you can beat the most sh!t out of??

mtgjr · 25 December 2016, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGMT

It's without a doubt Rolex most hyped model and extremely sought after. I personally don't really like chronograph watches.

Totally disagree with this. I grew up coveting Rolex watches...mainly the Sub and Datejust. I never really knew about the Daytona until I started browsing watch sites on the internet, many years later.

drhr · 25 December 2016, 12:56 PM

No to all your ?'s for me . . .

UnicoJG · 25 December 2016, 01:21 PM

Nope! I like the look, however, it's small size making the dial too busy and no date are deal breakers for me.

donut · 25 December 2016, 02:35 PM

For me, it would be a GMT, if I could only have one.

25 December 2016, 09:01 AM	#1
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25 December 2016, 09:27 AM	#6
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25 December 2016, 10:01 AM	#12
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Funny, Rolex really struggled with Daytona sales until the 16520. They heavily discounted the Daytona four digit models in the 70's and 80's...now they are worth a fortune. I hardly ever wear my Daytona. I prefer A Sub or GMT. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

25 December 2016, 10:09 AM	#13
RPB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United Kingdom Watch: V Serial 116710LN Posts: 284	At the moment, my ultimate is my 2009 GMT IIc. There isn't a day that goes by where I don't just sit and stare at it. More so now for a bit since it is brand new back from a service. Daytona - I had an itch to scratch, however chose poorly. I had a TT MOP dialled with diamond markers. In pictures it was stunning. On my wrist it was illegible! lol. I need reading glasses and found it very hard to read and I missed a date on my watch. I liked it, but that was not enough for what it cost me so I got rid. BUT, I will say this, I think I would love the SS White dialled ceramic Daytona. __________________ 2009 V serial GMT IIc 116710LN (serviced Dec' 2016) Wish list - BLRO; TT GMT.

25 December 2016, 11:21 AM	#18
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	If I could only have one Rolex, it would be the YG Sky-Dweller or YG Subc. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

25 December 2016, 09:03 AM	#2
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	For some people it is.....for some it isn't.....for me it's not, I prefer divers

25 December 2016, 09:21 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Ultimate? Totally in the eyes of the beholder. For me it's the GMT.

25 December 2016, 09:22 AM	#4
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	I don't like them, would rather have diver or milgaus

25 December 2016, 09:22 AM	#5
Robrob777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: WA Posts: 272	Of course not. It is too small. Omega Speedmaster Professional mayyyyybe

25 December 2016, 09:36 AM	#9
doc.kool "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 610	What? Only one watch? Inconceivable! Well, if it had to be one, I would probably choose one of the Subs

25 December 2016, 09:37 AM	#10
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Not at all. Not to me.

25 December 2016, 09:44 AM	#11
MrGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Scotland Watch: Omega-Rolex Posts: 230	It's without a doubt Rolex most hyped model and extremely sought after. I personally don't really like chronograph watches.

25 December 2016, 10:13 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	I think the Sub, Daytona and GMT are all very popular models here, none is the best, all have their place, it's obviously subjective.

25 December 2016, 10:31 AM	#15
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Gmt is the ultimate.

25 December 2016, 10:54 AM	#16
gtnator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: DSSD, SD43, Pepsi, Posts: 2,064	The ultimate is the DSSD, of course. Next question? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 December 2016, 11:17 AM	#17
Yamazaki Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Helsinki Posts: 215	For me yes. It is my favorite watch in any price point and the only watch I really love from rolex.

25 December 2016, 11:22 AM	#19
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	For me, it would be my old DayDate. Been with me for a very long time. I like the newer watches in my small collection, but the DD would be the last to go.

25 December 2016, 11:50 AM	#20
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	Nope.

25 December 2016, 11:58 AM	#22
rpjrrpjr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: a place to watch Watch: lvc, gmt2c, exp2 Posts: 2	Nop. for me, it would be the GMT.

25 December 2016, 12:25 PM	#23
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,230	Platona will be ultimate in price. DSSD ultimate in diving depth. You have to clarify your criteria a bit better.

25 December 2016, 12:30 PM	#24
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	I'm trying to think of a sport that requires a GMT function.

25 December 2016, 12:31 PM	#25
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	It's all personal preference. For me? Nope, the ultimate is the diver series... submariner or sea dweller. But to each, their own! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

25 December 2016, 12:33 PM	#26
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,743	Which Rolex is generally accepted as the one you can beat the most sh!t out of?? __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

25 December 2016, 12:56 PM	#28
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,177	No to all your ?'s for me . . . __________________ A Lange Sohne * Blancpain * Hentschel Hamburg * Polo RL * Rolex

25 December 2016, 01:21 PM	#29
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	Nope! I like the look, however, it's small size making the dial too busy and no date are deal breakers for me.

25 December 2016, 02:35 PM	#30
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	For me, it would be a GMT, if I could only have one.

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