More advice needed! Can’t sleep!

[JSCP]

I own the Daytona SS white and the Everose Chocolate Dial the steel is “small”, The everose is thicker and (heavier), it’s a big difference. Si if need to move it , yes go ahead but get a PM Skydweller

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by JSCP

I own the Daytona SS white and the Everose Chocolate Dial the steel is “small”, The everose is thicker and (heavier), it’s a big difference. Si if need to move it , yes go ahead but get a PM Skydweller

Thanks mate, some collection you have there! Decided to pull the trigger on the white gold oyster flex.

Quite drawn to the original gmt black ceramic as a secondary bracelet watch as well

[SS Oyster]

If you really want larger watches, you might consider 44mm DSSD, 43mm SkyD, 42mm Explorer II or even 41mm Submariner (or even 40mm Sub or GMT as case wears larger). Those are all very fine watches.

I would not hold onto watches you do not feel are an appropriate size. That said, you might ask others opinions as I have often thought Daytona's look great on other people with similar wrist size, but when I wear then, they seem small. Of course, that doesn't matter as much as how you think they wear, or legibility, which another topic all together.

So, get what you want. Not sure why so many people are advising you to go PM ... there are many options in SS that wear larger than the Daytona, the YM not being one I would advise.

[Bort]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

Think it’s the uk lockdown, I’m so bored with it all. I’ve probably bought and sold 14 watches in twelve months looking for the one. It doesn’t exist!
Check this out
New sub no date
Batman oyster
Root beer
Blancpain bathyscaphe
Ap elephant
Ap 44 offshore
James Cameron
Sd43
2x panerai
2 x omega

Safe to say, COVID hasn’t done much for my mental health regarding watches!

Seems like you have a new job, buying and selling watches!

[Jonnewbank]

Made my decision and picked up today, as called in a favour from a friend in the industry. Decided to add an sd4000 as well as a collectible beater, should never have sold it a few years ago!

The Daytona in pm is a totally different animal, it feels like a 41mm, so much more hefty and chunkier than the steel, and weirdly flies under the radar more without the pcl.

It’s amazing and I’m in love! I’m not buying another watch now for at least twelve months and it will be additions not replacements!

Thanks for the comments, really helpful

[Bort]

Great choice, you have two very nice watches

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by RyanJ

I don't think you really want a watch. I think you think you do and are really just bored.

Maybe take a step back and not buy anything for a while. There really may not be a watch out there that you truly like yet.

This is likely the answer for many posts around here. A Daytona is not a “superior” watch to a yacht master, and all of these are just flashy toys, so get something you like and enjoy it.

[DoctorsOrders]

I think you should do the trade for a yacht master, that or a sky dweller. I'm hoping I get to see my friend who has one this week and he can't speak highly enough about it!

[EEpro]

Sell both Daytonas and get a RG AP Jumbo.

YM42 and Pepsi would be my choice from your list. Glad you picked up something you love

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by EEpro

Sell both Daytonas and get a RG AP Jumbo.

YM42 and Pepsi would be my choice from your list. Glad you picked up something you love

Being honest not had good times with ap.
Roo forged carbon, spring bars just fell out and both pushers fell off,
Elephant, two case screws just dropped out. Not everyday watches and not been impressed. Love the looks though

[jimcameron]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

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I know the Daytona is a superior watch to the yachtmaster

What have you been smoking?

[ratty]

Originally Posted by djdm

I’m interested in this topic - do the PM Daytonas with the slightly larger case really wear bigger on the wrist? Can you notice the difference compared to a 116500? For me bigger isn’t better. So I’m curious to hear your thoughts on the subtle size increase between these models.

Not in my 8 years of experience they don't!

I fully accept that if you look closely at a WG version and compare it to a SS version they do look a little different, but I certainly do not think I've got a big watch on compared to a small SS when I wear a WG version.

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by ratty

Not in my 8 years of experience they don't!

I fully accept that if you look closely at a WG version and compare it to a SS version they do look a little different, but I certainly do not think I've got a big watch on compared to a small SS when I wear a WG version.

I’ve got to disagree slightly, the white gold is definitely larger on the right hand side of the watch, also the Oysterflex makes it wear chunkier as it flares out a bit from the lugs. The heft and weight makes it feel a lot different, there’s also more metal on the bottom of the lugs as they’ve flattened it out to match the strap.
But you won’t feel like you’ve not got a Daytona on, it’s still not as chunky as a gmt or sub.
It’s a lot heavier and in my eyes the perfect size for my 7 inch wrist, steel was just about ok size wise

[JohnGingerwood]

Losing sleep?

[GONZO2LR]

move on....try on others...and if it doesn't make you smile when it's on your wrist, it ain't the one....

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

Think it’s the uk lockdown, I’m so bored with it all. I’ve probably bought and sold 14 watches in twelve months looking for the one. It doesn’t exist!
Check this out
New sub no date
Batman oyster
Root beer
Blancpain bathyscaphe
Ap elephant
Ap 44 offshore
James Cameron
Sd43
2x panerai
2 x omega

Safe to say, COVID hasn’t done much for my mental health regarding watches!

There are some really nice watches on that list...but, it sounds like you've landed on your "two." Congrats!

[Ollie1982]

Originally Posted by RoRoRo

Time to move them on. Crude example but you wouldn’t buy trousers that were too small. If you feels it’s small. It is. The Daytona hype train is full steam ahead but it’s not everyone’s journey.
I find it small for my 7 inch flat wrist, no date. It’s a beautiful watch like the Jaguar e-type arguably one of the nicest looking watches. But if it doesn’t fit, move and and find something that’s more comfortable and pleasing on the eye.

I think waiting for it to “grow on you” is a waste of time. You could sell one and keep one if you really wanted, then keep the white dial as it looks bigger and the centre rings match the bezel and

Exactly this, great advice.

[slus]

Originally Posted by Jonnewbank

Think it’s the uk lockdown, I’m so bored with it all. I’ve probably bought and sold 14 watches in twelve months looking for the one. It doesn’t exist!
Check this out
New sub no date
Batman oyster
Root beer
Blancpain bathyscaphe
Ap elephant
Ap 44 offshore
James Cameron
Sd43
2x panerai
2 x omega

Safe to say, COVID hasn’t done much for my mental health regarding watches!

edit: I see I am late to the party. Congrats on the new watches, those are a great pair, I hope they are "the ones"



You pretty much ran the gamut there. YM42 is my grail due to the size (42-44mm is my sweet spot) but with the movement you've had in the last 12 months, I think you might want to sit this one out for a while and think it through. By all means sell those Daytonas if you're not wearing them, I think they are too small as well.

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by slus

edit: I see I am late to the party. Congrats on the new watches, those are a great pair, I hope they are "the ones"



You pretty much ran the gamut there. YM42 is my grail due to the size (42-44mm is my sweet spot) but with the movement you've had in the last 12 months, I think you might want to sit this one out for a while and think it through. By all means sell those Daytonas if you're not wearing them, I think they are too small as well.

The wg Daytona is amazing, I know I’ve reached the end as it’s the first one I can’t stop staring at. It really is incredible!
The sd4000 I think is the best dive watch going so I’m very very happy! Thanks!

[Robert Bruce]

You want big? Get an SD43, or even a DSSD.

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by Robert Bruce

You want big? Get an SD43, or even a DSSD.

Has them both, dssd I just can’t get over that ring of writing, ruins it for me, sd43 was great just never fell in love with it. Sd4k has character

[AK797]

Wore my Daytona for the first time in weeks today and it does indeed feel a bit small, so I'd sell one of them for a larger piece.

[arosado]

Yacht Master and Pepsi.

[Jonnewbank]

Originally Posted by AK797

Wore my Daytona for the first time in weeks today and it does indeed feel a bit small, so I'd sell one of them for a larger piece.

If it works financially swap it for the white gold oyster, it honestly feels a lot bigger than stated dimensions with the larger case and flared strap. It’s amazing