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Nairn1980 · 22 January 2010, 01:47 AM

Thanks! Liked your review. I have exactly the same watch, V Serial number too, only with the new bracelet.
totally love it!!!

vitix · 22 January 2010, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subexplorer

Gracias Victor!! Ciertamente, hace ya un año, y el entusiasmo por el Daytona sigue muy firme!
Gracias a los amigos que han reflotado este review mio, y espero que disfrutes tus Rolex, Tag y Panerai con mucha salud!
Muy cordialmente, Abel

Gracias Abel... igual vos

Copado!!

Adam100 · 23 January 2010, 11:27 PM

Tnx for a nice review

I just came of the phone with my local dealer and he told me he could get a Daytona for me within 12 months. Im really temted,wanting to buy this watch since I was a young boy. Nice pics to/ Have nice weekend /Adam

Adam100 · 24 January 2010, 02:14 AM

Hi Guys Just came of the phone.

If your going to Sweden or if you live here you can get a brand new Rolex Daytona SS

from an AD in Malmoe within 3-4 weeks black or white face.

Price 11.124 Usd same price for both faces and it will have the new lock.

Good luck/Adam

Subexplorer · 27 January 2010, 12:30 AM

Thanks for your comments Adam100!
Very cordially, Abel

hng · 29 January 2010, 01:59 AM

Ever since I saw my ex boss wearing this, I got the impression that this is a high end rolex model. I could not afford to buy one so I went for sub date instead. I still like it and will get it someday...

landroverking · 31 January 2010, 07:12 AM

With regards to the Dial...not all Rolex's are chronometers, if fact none of the vintage SS Daytona's are.

Subexplorer · 31 January 2010, 08:56 AM

Thanks again for your comments friends.
Best regards, Abel.

edwin871 · 31 January 2010, 05:31 PM

Greetings to one and all from the PHILIPPINES. Great review and it so happen that we got our daytona s/s the same day jan 22. I been wanting this watch for 3 yrs ago and mastered my courage (without my wife approval) to buy one. Like you, I got a GMT master, T/T submariner, T/T oyster with diamond hour indicator, explorer T/T, and the least is a 1956 winding oyster. Proud to have my daytona and saving to have Milgauss green.

Why do you think, daytona s/s is more expensive than daytona t/t? One thing I know is that, I have to wait three year.

brkanand · 3 February 2010, 07:35 AM

Good review.

Subexplorer · 3 February 2010, 07:46 AM

I´m glad you enjoyed the review brkanand!

Hi Edwin871!
Thanks for writting and enjoy your new Daytona. You´ll find it was well worth the three year wait!

I guess SS Daytonas are more popular cause they are more affordable than TT or full gold. Also SS looks more sporty and trendy, I feel.
Anyway, retail prices in AD´s here are allways higher for Tt and gold than SS. I imagine same happens in USA and Europe Ad´s for brand new watches.

May be in the pre-owned market happens what you say, that SS goes higher than TT.
This doesn´t happen here in my Country.

Enjoy your nice collection, and of course your Daytona!
Best cordial regards, Abel

mpkRolex · 23 February 2010, 06:24 AM

Very nice review..I have no complaints with my SS Daytona except that they are so overpriced..

Subexplorer · 23 February 2010, 11:05 PM

Thank you mpkRolex! Glad to know you liked it. Yes, I share your price complaint!
Cordial regards, Abel

paultran37 · 28 February 2010, 01:28 PM

Nice watch!

Daytona2010 · 16 April 2010, 07:29 AM

Excellent review and very honest. I collect my new SS Daytona in two weeks (just having the face changed to a white face), I can't wait, I am like an excited child on Christmas eve. I couldn't agree more about the missing date! Guess i'll have to use my Carrera for work and the Daytona for weekends.

Subexplorer · 20 April 2010, 01:09 AM

Thank you for your comment Rich! I wish you´ll enjoy your white face Daytona in good health. It´s a great watch indeed!!
Very cordially, Abel

vitix · 20 April 2010, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subexplorer

Thank you for your comment Rich! I wish you´ll enjoy your white face Daytona in good health. It´s a great watch indeed!!
Very cordially, Abel

Abel, do you use the daytona daily? and the Chrono functions?

RSubSS · 20 April 2010, 12:32 PM

Great review. I agree with the center links not being polished, that would look great on that watch.

Subexplorer · 21 April 2010, 07:13 AM

Hola Victor! Thank you for your question!
I usually rotate use of my watches; may be I use during a whole week, and then change. Anyway, the Sub is my favorite.

I like my Daytona so much, but I find it a little dangerous one to use in my city nowadays (watch robberies are very common and thugs are very expert to detect Rolex, which are considered a premium bounty!), so I prefer using it during week ends and only if I expect to stay at safe places (if you can find one presently in my Country!!).

When I bought it last year, I used it during a whole month! I feel it is one of my most precise Rolex, together with my Explorer I. I may say amazingly exact, with just a minimal difference notable in a couple of weeks.
I don´t use the chronos features, except when cooking my 3 minutes boiled eggs, or just to amaze myself looking at the different hands working!

RSubSS:
Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, I feel that the so called "Proffessional" Rolex line should use all brushed links. Just a personal point of view, of course!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

Mr. Greene · 20 May 2010, 07:12 AM

nice review, I'm thinking the SS Daytona will be my next purchase

Mystiqz · 20 May 2010, 12:32 PM

thank you for your personal review.

johnkszabo · 15 January 2011, 01:16 PM

Well done!!!!!!!!!!

krzspeedstr · 22 January 2011, 02:44 AM

I really liked the detail review. I have wanted a Daytona for a few years but never really had an opportunity to get one until this December. I got a SS with black dial.
Here are some of the things I wish were different
i. It has to much writing on the dial, looks kind of busy
ii. I wish it had the date, no eyeclops
iii. It be cool to be able to get it with red markers
iiii. The polished part of the bracelet scratches too much, I wish it was just brushed steel.

Snowdog · 17 April 2011, 01:17 AM

so many great reviews on this board
and that daytona is awesome

Michael M. · 17 April 2011, 02:12 AM

Awesome review and watch Abel!

Subexplorer · 18 April 2011, 12:11 PM

Thank you Felipe, Snow dog and Michael for looking at this old post! I´m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you friends!
Best cordial regards, Abel.

SALTY · 5 July 2011, 07:30 AM

My white faced daytona is my fav. With that said, i do agree with your comments. However a daytona is unique and a daytona is a daytona - classic and different, subtly so, but different.

HPY · 7 July 2011, 01:38 AM

Enjoyed reading it

Joey_V · 10 July 2011, 07:59 AM

Good review, but I disagree about the PCL - I think it fits the Daytona like a glove. It's not meant to be purely sporty - this is an iconic jewelry of a watch.

Also, I don't understand when you mentioned that you have a V serial and you have the old style clasp.... I have a V serial and I have the new style oyster clasp on my Daytona.

Subexplorer · 2 August 2011, 05:39 AM

Hello Joey:
Sorry for the delay in answering your question.
Yes, my Daytona is a V serial, but it came from the local AD with the old style clasp.
I have been reading through the Forums, and learned that this was a transitional period, and some watches came with the old style, and later they changed to the new one, while on the same V series.
The watch is completely original, as the owner of this Ad is an old friend of mine, and he ordered this watch from the local Rolex offices to sell it to me.

Regarding PCL, I understand that this is a matter of personal taste. I know that some people like it, and some not. I personally like better the old style "all brushed look", and also like better the upper part of the watch case brushed steel, like the old models, and not the shiny look of today.
But this is all personal taste, I know.

I wish you enjoy your Daytona, as much as I do.
Thank you so much for reading, and kind regards, Abel.

24 January 2010, 02:14 AM	#34
Adam100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sweden Watch: 116610LN & 116520 Posts: 69	Update Hi Guys Just came of the phone. If your going to Sweden or if you live here you can get a brand new Rolex Daytona SS from an AD in Malmoe within 3-4 weeks black or white face. Price 11.124 Usd same price for both faces and it will have the new lock. Good luck/Adam

27 January 2010, 12:30 AM	#35
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thanks for your comments Adam100! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

29 January 2010, 01:59 AM	#36
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	Ever since I saw my ex boss wearing this, I got the impression that this is a high end rolex model. I could not afford to buy one so I went for sub date instead. I still like it and will get it someday... __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

31 January 2010, 08:56 AM	#38
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thanks again for your comments friends. Best regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

31 January 2010, 05:31 PM	#39
edwin871 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: philippines Posts: 1	Mabuhay to all Greetings to one and all from the PHILIPPINES. Great review and it so happen that we got our daytona s/s the same day jan 22. I been wanting this watch for 3 yrs ago and mastered my courage (without my wife approval) to buy one. Like you, I got a GMT master, T/T submariner, T/T oyster with diamond hour indicator, explorer T/T, and the least is a 1956 winding oyster. Proud to have my daytona and saving to have Milgauss green. Why do you think, daytona s/s is more expensive than daytona t/t? One thing I know is that, I have to wait three year. Last edited by edwin871; 31 January 2010 at 05:40 PM.. Reason: adding question

22 January 2010, 01:47 AM	#31
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Thanks! Liked your review. I have exactly the same watch, V Serial number too, only with the new bracelet. totally love it!!!

23 January 2010, 11:27 PM	#33
Adam100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sweden Watch: 116610LN & 116520 Posts: 69	Tnx for a nice review I just came of the phone with my local dealer and he told me he could get a Daytona for me within 12 months. Im really temted,wanting to buy this watch since I was a young boy. Nice pics to/ Have nice weekend /Adam

31 January 2010, 07:12 AM	#37
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	With regards to the Dial...not all Rolex's are chronometers, if fact none of the vintage SS Daytona's are.

3 February 2010, 07:35 AM	#40
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	Good review.

3 February 2010, 07:46 AM	#41
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	I´m glad you enjoyed the review brkanand! Hi Edwin871! Thanks for writting and enjoy your new Daytona. You´ll find it was well worth the three year wait! I guess SS Daytonas are more popular cause they are more affordable than TT or full gold. Also SS looks more sporty and trendy, I feel. Anyway, retail prices in AD´s here are allways higher for Tt and gold than SS. I imagine same happens in USA and Europe Ad´s for brand new watches. May be in the pre-owned market happens what you say, that SS goes higher than TT. This doesn´t happen here in my Country. Enjoy your nice collection, and of course your Daytona! Best cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

23 February 2010, 06:24 AM	#42
mpkRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston USA Watch: BLRO Jubilee Posts: 1,776	Very nice review..I have no complaints with my SS Daytona except that they are so overpriced.. __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

23 February 2010, 11:05 PM	#43
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you mpkRolex! Glad to know you liked it. Yes, I share your price complaint! Cordial regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

28 February 2010, 01:28 PM	#44
paultran37 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: paul Location: virginia Watch: PRESIDENT 118238 Z Posts: 455	Nice watch!

16 April 2010, 07:29 AM	#45
Daytona2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: London Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5	Excellent review and very honest. I collect my new SS Daytona in two weeks (just having the face changed to a white face), I can't wait, I am like an excited child on Christmas eve. I couldn't agree more about the missing date! Guess i'll have to use my Carrera for work and the Daytona for weekends.

20 April 2010, 01:09 AM	#46
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you for your comment Rich! I wish you´ll enjoy your white face Daytona in good health. It´s a great watch indeed!! Very cordially, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 April 2010, 12:32 PM	#48
RSubSS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: US Watch: Submariner Posts: 52	Great review. I agree with the center links not being polished, that would look great on that watch.

21 April 2010, 07:13 AM	#49
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hola Victor! Thank you for your question! I usually rotate use of my watches; may be I use during a whole week, and then change. Anyway, the Sub is my favorite. I like my Daytona so much, but I find it a little dangerous one to use in my city nowadays (watch robberies are very common and thugs are very expert to detect Rolex, which are considered a premium bounty!), so I prefer using it during week ends and only if I expect to stay at safe places (if you can find one presently in my Country!!). When I bought it last year, I used it during a whole month! I feel it is one of my most precise Rolex, together with my Explorer I. I may say amazingly exact, with just a minimal difference notable in a couple of weeks. I don´t use the chronos features, except when cooking my 3 minutes boiled eggs, or just to amaze myself looking at the different hands working! RSubSS: Thanks for your kind comment. Yes, I feel that the so called "Proffessional" Rolex line should use all brushed links. Just a personal point of view, of course! Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

20 May 2010, 07:12 AM	#50
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 366	nice review, I'm thinking the SS Daytona will be my next purchase

20 May 2010, 12:32 PM	#51
Mystiqz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY, NY Watch: Zenith A3818 Posts: 45	thank you for your personal review.

15 January 2011, 01:16 PM	#52
johnkszabo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: florida Watch: 16660 SD,SS 116520 Posts: 109	Well done!!!!!!!!!!

22 January 2011, 02:44 AM	#53
krzspeedstr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Winston Salem, NC Watch: All of them Posts: 193	I really liked the detail review. I have wanted a Daytona for a few years but never really had an opportunity to get one until this December. I got a SS with black dial. Here are some of the things I wish were different i. It has to much writing on the dial, looks kind of busy ii. I wish it had the date, no eyeclops iii. It be cool to be able to get it with red markers iiii. The polished part of the bracelet scratches too much, I wish it was just brushed steel. __________________ Rolex 16710, 116520, 116610LV - Cartier W20073X8, W31077U2 and W20098D6

17 April 2011, 01:17 AM	#54
Snowdog Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: 116613LN Sub Posts: 137	so many great reviews on this board and that daytona is awesome

17 April 2011, 02:12 AM	#55
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Awesome review and watch Abel!

18 April 2011, 12:11 PM	#56
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Thank you Felipe, Snow dog and Michael for looking at this old post! I´m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you friends! Best cordial regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

5 July 2011, 07:30 AM	#57
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,499	My white faced daytona is my fav. With that said, i do agree with your comments. However a daytona is unique and a daytona is a daytona - classic and different, subtly so, but different.

7 July 2011, 01:38 AM	#58
HPY Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: PH Watch: Daytona Posts: 213	Enjoyed reading it

10 July 2011, 07:59 AM	#59
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Good review, but I disagree about the PCL - I think it fits the Daytona like a glove. It's not meant to be purely sporty - this is an iconic jewelry of a watch. Also, I don't understand when you mentioned that you have a V serial and you have the old style clasp.... I have a V serial and I have the new style oyster clasp on my Daytona. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

2 August 2011, 05:39 AM	#60
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Hello Joey: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Yes, my Daytona is a V serial, but it came from the local AD with the old style clasp. I have been reading through the Forums, and learned that this was a transitional period, and some watches came with the old style, and later they changed to the new one, while on the same V series. The watch is completely original, as the owner of this Ad is an old friend of mine, and he ordered this watch from the local Rolex offices to sell it to me. Regarding PCL, I understand that this is a matter of personal taste. I know that some people like it, and some not. I personally like better the old style "all brushed look", and also like better the upper part of the watch case brushed steel, like the old models, and not the shiny look of today. But this is all personal taste, I know. I wish you enjoy your Daytona, as much as I do. Thank you so much for reading, and kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

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