Alternatives to the Daytona

[Old Expat Beast]

You can get a used THC for around 2.5k, or new for about 3.2k. It's 42mm with a date and timezone bezel.

[sgmgolf]

Take a look at IWC Chronos.....many styles/options....Pilot and Portuguese.

[JR16]

I second the THC if you don’t go Speedy. Would also consider something from Sinn.


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[dberman3]

Originally Posted by AK797

Breitling Transocean is the non-fussy one, esp the Panda dial. Also like the TBB Chrono.



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Man, that’s beautiful! I’ve never seen this watch before.


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[meganfox17]

Originally Posted by Takonwong

Can anyone suggest an alternative to the Daytona.No Omega SMP. Automatic.42mm would be perfect.Don't want to spend crazy money so under 5k

Fulfills your criterias.The latest and newest Baselworld 2017 release into the international market,only 5 units were alloted to Tag Heuer Malaysia, just last week.The Silver Panda Jack Heuer Autavia 85th Birthday Edition Cal H02 L.E/1932.Jack Heuer has the number 00/1932.TH auctioned off 01/1932 , all proceeds to charity.This is limited edition number 49*/1932

[cvo]

You will not be happy with anything else if you already know you want a Daytona. It might as well be a beater watch until you land on your Daytona.

[Radix]

I really like Daytonas and was considering them. Then I bought a Grand Seiko chronograph (SBGC201). I am continually amazed by the watch. I no longer desire a Daytona. I rotate day-to-day between this one and a DS blue.

[breitlings]

I also like the breitling blackbird big date

[MCO1]

I use to think that about a Daytona but since owning one the thought of it being too small went away.

IMHO the only real alternative is a Speedmaster Pro...if you have never owned a manual wind they are kind of cool and really no fuss at all.

[Bryanli88]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Fulfills your criterias.The latest and newest Baselworld 2017 release into the international market,only 5 units were alloted to Tag Heuer Malaysia, just last week.The Silver Panda Jack Heuer Autavia 85th Birthday Edition Cal H02 L.E/1932.Jack Heuer has the number 00/1932.TH auctioned off 01/1932 , all proceeds to charity.This is limited edition number 49*/1932

In a similar boat and think the Daytona is too small, plus the fact it's impossible to get. I ended up picking up the Jack Heuer LE Autavia as an alternative. I've been wearing it for a week and it checks your all your boxes (around $5k, 42 mm, tons of racing authenticity with Heuer, panda dial, in house vertical clutch chrono). I highly recommend it. ).


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[Radix]

By the way, the Grand Seiko chronographs are 43mm and can be found BNIB for around $5500 to $6k US. Just call around to the ADs listed on the GS website until you find one willing to negotiate.

[Takonwong]

Can't get the zenith here in the UK for that price, the 38 mm one maybe. I must admit that Breitling looks really nice especially on rubber.
If I hadn't bought an APRO (the price was too good to say no and it's another of the trinity ticked) I would've had a bigger budget for the chrono.

[regnant]

Zenith El Primero

[Franks07]

This. Lots of dial and bezel configurations to chose from and the vintage vibe is a real plus. Destined for strong future appreciation and truly amazing wrist presence. Slam dunk IMHO

Originally Posted by jets

Tudor big block. You can't get closer to that.

[Amileon]

This one looks cool

[Ad11wrd]

Originally Posted by Takonwong

Can anyone suggest an alternative to the Daytona? Please don't give me grief but I am finding it on the small side... I'm on my third and each time the initial thrill is amazing but then the same thought returns, if only it was a little bigger, 42mm would be perfect. The sub and gmt are 40 but they wear bigger, why does the Daytona look so small?

No Omega Speedmaster professional as I want an automatic, the other speedmasters are way too thick!

Don't want to spend crazy money so under 5k

I had the same issue, I bought the Omega, 44mm, chrono, GMT terra aqua. It’s depends personal taste. Omega a great everyday wearer. Keep my JCDS for weekends. Not sure what’s available in 42mm range.

[Ad11wrd]

Omega


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[KBM]

This would be my choice.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Takonwong

Can't get the zenith here in the UK for that price, the 38 mm one maybe.

There's plenty of grey dealers here in the US that can get you NIB 42mm size el primero for around $4400, and they ship international, unless the import tax is prohibitive.

[aquatimerfla]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Fulfills your criterias.The latest and newest Baselworld 2017 release into the international market,only 5 units were alloted to Tag Heuer Malaysia, just last week.The Silver Panda Jack Heuer Autavia 85th Birthday Edition Cal H02 L.E/1932.Jack Heuer has the number 00/1932.TH auctioned off 01/1932 , all proceeds to charity.This is limited edition number 49*/1932

If this watch said Rolex on the dial it would go for $18000 US from trusted scalpers

[Gerry62]

Jaeger le Coultre

[watchwatcher]

First, are you absolutely certain you need/want a chronograph?

I only ask because I labored under that pretense for years...and then realized I didn't.

[zion_rasta]

Originally Posted by Takonwong

Can anyone suggest an alternative to the Daytona? Please don't give me grief but I am finding it on the small side... I'm on my third and each time the initial thrill is amazing but then the same thought returns, if only it was a little bigger, 42mm would be perfect. The sub and gmt are 40 but they wear bigger, why does the Daytona look so small?

No Omega Speedmaster professional as I want an automatic, the other speedmasters are way too thick!

Don't want to spend crazy money so under 5k

Breitling Chronomat
IWC 3777-09
Zenith el Primero

[Fleetlord]

You really don't WANT any of these < $5k chronos.

Wait until you can get what you really want..

Spending $5k on an "meh" piece just puts you that much further away...

[Takonwong]

I've had three Daytonas. Each time I think it'll be different this time but each time I end up thinking it's too small. The Autavia Here does look good as does the Breitling reverse panda. And I don't need a chrono, I want one because I don't have that complication!

[HogwldFLTR]

Here you go... a perfect alternative!!!

[Spoonage]

My choices for alternatives (both over and under the $5k mark) in no particular order...

AP ROC
VC Overseas Chrono
Omega Speedmaster
Zenith El Primero

[dnpina]

That silver dialed Heuer Autavia is dead sexy.

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[ag986]

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[red1108nyc]

Few options here.